Political ‘fatwa’: Muhyiddin influenced by PAS, says Saifuddin Nasution
JOHOR BAHRU: The move by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to issue a political ‘fatwa’ against Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Suhaizat Kaiat in the Pulai parliamentary by-election is a result of influence from PAS. PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this was not surprising because the approach used by PAS, led by […]
Why the ‘haram’ edict, Muhyiddin?
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. – Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President Over the past week, two or three videos of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg were making the rounds in social media, all exuding positive vibes. I […]
Muhyiddin is GPS’ PM candidate, says Abang Johari
BY NATASHA JEE & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has named Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as its choice of prime minister candidate. Premier and GPS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the name will be forwarded to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin […]
No agreement between Ismail Sabri, Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA: The Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa today denied allegations that there was a special agreement between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin including regarding the appointment of the Attorney-General (AG). He said, however, there was an understanding between the two regarding the […]
Posts as ‘sweeteners’ for support not the answer
Ninety per cent of politicians give the other ten per cent a bad name. – Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is under a lot of pressure. And more so now than ever before. It’s not easy being the prime minister, especially for someone in Ismail Sabri’s shoes. Even […]
Bersatu to submit name as Zuraida’s Cabinet replacement
KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu will submit a name to the prime minister soon for appointment as a Cabinet member to replace Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, who announced her resignation from the party yesterday. Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, in a statement, said the party was doing this because Zuraida’s position as Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister was […]
Muhyiddin and Abang Johari’s call
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg would have to decide on the position of Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Wllie Mongin and Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju before the 15th general election (GE15). Universiti Malaya senior lecturer Associate Professor Dr […]
Muhyiddin tests positive for COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: National Recovery Council chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Wednesday confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing a Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rT-PCR) test. In his Facebook post, the former prime minister said he would undergo self-quarantine at home in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) protocols. “Alhamdulillah, I only […]
Muhyiddin congratulates national diving queen
KUCHING: National Recovery Council chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin congratulated national diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong Pamg after she was conferred the Darjah Yang Amat Mulia Bintang Sarawak, Panglima Setia Bintang Sarawak (PSBS), which carries the title ‘Dato’. The former prime minister in a Facebook post yesterday (Oct 10), said the conferment of the award […]
Interstate travel expected to be permitted from October
PUTRAJAYA: Interstate travel is expected to be allowed from next month based on data after 90 per cent of Malaysia’s adult population have been fully vaccinated, says National Recovery Council (NRP) chairman, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “It may be in early or mid-October, the latest. You all will be able to move around but always […]
