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PKR congratulates Vijay, seeks stronger Malaysia-Tamil Nadu ties

KUALA LUMPUR: The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) International Bureau looks forward to constructive engagement and closer people-to-people ties with Tamil Nadu following the appointment of film star-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay as its new chief minister.

Bersatu expels, suspends four more leaders for disciplinary breaches

KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu's disciplinary board expelled and suspended four more elected representatives and party leaders with immediate effect.

Date of Johor polls only after Ruler gives his blessing, says Zahid

JOHOR BARU: The Johor elections will only be held after receiving the blessing from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamid.

Penang Opposition presses for answers on financial transparency, zakat probe and landfill project

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's financial transparency, zakat governance and environmental oversight have come under scrutiny at the state assembly sitting, with the Opposition demanding answers over several issues.

Wong You Fong’s Senate role a boost women’s empowerment, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA Wanita chief Datuk Wong You Fong will be able to serve the nation and champion women's empowerment at a higher level following her appointment as a senator, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Sabah DAP chairman Phoong appointed senator

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP chairman Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe has been appointed a senator.

Umno leaders’ palace gathering fuels snap poll speculation in Johor

JOHOR BARU: Speculation is rife that Johor could be headed for snap polls by October this year, amid heightened political activity surrounding Umno's 80th anniversary celebrations at Istana Besar here.

Umno leaders gather at party’s birthplace for 80th anniversary

JOHOR BARU: Umno's top leaders have congregated at the party's founding place, Istana Besar here, to celebrate its 80th anniversary.

Penang DAP branch passes resolution backing Loke to contest in state

GEORGE TOWN: The Kampung Kolam DAP branch has passed a resolution to welcome and support party secretary-general Anthony Loke to contest in Penang.

No plans to reword Penang CM term limits to ‘10 years’, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has no current plans to amend the state constitution to change the wording of the chief minister's tenure limit from "two terms" to "10 years".