Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that Umno remains loyal to Najib Abdul Razak and reiterated that he had petitioned to get a pardon for the former premier.In his policy speech at the Umno general assembly today, Zahid said Umno has never wavered in its stand with Najib, it has never changed.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that Umno remains loyal to Najib Abdul Razak and reiterated that he had petitioned to get a pardon for the former premier.In his policy speech at the Umno general assembly today, Zahid said Umno has never wavered in its stand with Najib, it has never changed.

Umno's support for Najib hasn't changed, says Zahid

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he is aligning the party with the Madani government to save himself, while sidelining his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak.“That is a (false) accusation,” Zahid said with a smile during his policy speech at the Umno general assembly today.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he is aligning the party with the Madani government to save himself, while sidelining his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak.“That is a (false) accusation,” Zahid said with a smile during his policy speech at the Umno general assembly today.

Zahid denies claims of staying in govt to save himself

Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh today said he respected Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh’s announcement of his resignation from the state executive council.However, Rauf said a decision will only be made after he receives an official letter from Akmal on the matter.

Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh today said he respected Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh’s announcement of his resignation from the state executive council.However, Rauf said a decision will only be made after he receives an official letter from Akmal on the matter.

Rauf respects Akmal's decision, says will wait for official resignation letter

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said he will be meeting with youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh to clarify matters following the Merlimau assemblyperson’s resignation as a Malacca state executive councillor.When asked whether Akmal’s resignation will affect cooperation among parties in government, Zahid said: “I want to know - I will meet him. Who does he want to attack in this matter?”

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said he will be meeting with youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh to clarify matters following the Merlimau assemblyperson’s resignation as a Malacca state executive councillor.When asked whether Akmal’s resignation will affect cooperation among parties in government, Zahid said: “I want to know - I will meet him. Who does he want to attack in this matter?”

'Who does he want to attack in this matter?' - Zahid to meet Akmal

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, in his maiden return to the wing’s assembly, hinted at a comeback to the party since his sacking three years ago.Met by reporters outside Dewan Merdeka at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Khairy, when quizzed on the matter, repeatedly said, “One step at a time”.“Today I’m back as an observer. InsyaAllah, after this, we’ll do what needs to be done,” he said.

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, in his maiden return to the wing’s assembly, hinted at a comeback to the party since his sacking three years ago.Met by reporters outside Dewan Merdeka at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Khairy, when quizzed on the matter, repeatedly said, “One step at a time”.“Today I’m back as an observer. InsyaAllah, after this, we’ll do what needs to be done,” he said.

Return to Umno? One step at a time, says Khairy after Umno AGM

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has announced his exit from the Malacca state government’s executive council.Speaking at the Umno Youth assembly, the Merlimau state assemblyperson said he was stepping down from his role as state executive councillor in charge of rural development, agriculture, and food security.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/mediaumnomalaysia/videos/1277023710926676

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has announced his exit from the Malacca state government’s executive council.Speaking at the Umno Youth assembly, the Merlimau state assemblyperson said he was stepping down from his role as state executive councillor in charge of rural development, agriculture, and food security.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/mediaumnomalaysia/videos/1277023710926676

Akmal announces his resignation as Malacca exco

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has voiced support for the party’s Youth wing led by Dr Akmal Saleh to continue acting as a “pressure group” and assume the role of a “constructive opposition” within the government.Citing the Jan 3 Umno Youth special convention, Mohamad said, contrary to others, he did not view the gathering Akmal organised as an act of insolence."The role of youth is indeed to be loud and rebellious. The role of youth is to be the emergency bell. Akmal, youth wing, keep up your courage. But be a constructive opposition from within the government,” he said.

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has voiced support for the party’s Youth wing led by Dr Akmal Saleh to continue acting as a “pressure group” and assume the role of a “constructive opposition” within the government.Citing the Jan 3 Umno Youth special convention, Mohamad said, contrary to others, he did not view the gathering Akmal organised as an act of insolence."The role of youth is indeed to be loud and rebellious. The role of youth is to be the emergency bell. Akmal, youth wing, keep up your courage. But be a constructive opposition from within the government,” he said.

Tok Mat expresses support for Akmal, tells him to continue being courageous

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan warned that political differences left unmanaged and without wisdom could lead to the fall of a government, citing lessons from modern world history.In the context of political cooperation, Mohamad stressed that Umno’s participation in the coalition government does not mean the party will compromise on its core principles.He said this in his speech to open the party’s youth, women, and young women wings general assembly yesterday.

Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan warned that political differences left unmanaged and without wisdom could lead to the fall of a government, citing lessons from modern world history.In the context of political cooperation, Mohamad stressed that Umno’s participation in the coalition government does not mean the party will compromise on its core principles.He said this in his speech to open the party’s youth, women, and young women wings general assembly yesterday.

We will not remain silent if Umno’s red lines are crossed, says Tok Mat

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin was seen at the Umno Youth Annual General Assembly today.He arrived at the World Trade Centre KL with Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and Nazri Abdul Aziz.Yesterday, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi extended an olive branch to former party leaders, either suspended or sacked, to return to the fold.Zahid invited those wishing to return to attend the AGM as observers.

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin was seen at the Umno Youth Annual General Assembly today.He arrived at the World Trade Centre KL with Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh and Nazri Abdul Aziz.Yesterday, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi extended an olive branch to former party leaders, either suspended or sacked, to return to the fold.Zahid invited those wishing to return to attend the AGM as observers.

Khairy attends Umno General Assembly

MACC today detained another high-ranking officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to assist in investigations into a corruption case involving the uniformed force.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the officer was detained at 11am and is being investigated in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

MACC today detained another high-ranking officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to assist in investigations into a corruption case involving the uniformed force.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the officer was detained at 11am and is being investigated in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

Another senior army officer detained by MACC over corruption case

PAS, once seen as a party for rural voters, has expanded its reach to emerge as the biggest political force after the last general election, securing 43 parliamentary seats, while its traditional rival Umno, once regarded as an impregnable fortress, has experienced the opposite.Highlighting Umno’s dwindling fortunes, PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad did the math to remind Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of the party’s current standing.Idris was responding to Zahid recalling the words of the late PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, who said the Islamist party would dissolve if Umno placed Islam as the foundation of its constitution.

PAS, once seen as a party for rural voters, has expanded its reach to emerge as the biggest political force after the last general election, securing 43 parliamentary seats, while its traditional rival Umno, once regarded as an impregnable fortress, has experienced the opposite.Highlighting Umno’s dwindling fortunes, PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad did the math to remind Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of the party’s current standing.Idris was responding to Zahid recalling the words of the late PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, who said the Islamist party would dissolve if Umno placed Islam as the foundation of its constitution.

PAS reminds Zahid of Umno’s electoral record

A former Bersih activist has urged the government to withdraw its application to review the Federal Court’s declaration that a provision of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012 was unconstitutional.Mandeep Singh reminded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that he was once charged under the PAA for exercising his right to assembly.

A former Bersih activist has urged the government to withdraw its application to review the Federal Court’s declaration that a provision of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012 was unconstitutional.Mandeep Singh reminded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that he was once charged under the PAA for exercising his right to assembly.

Ex-Bersih activist reminds PM of his own PAA charge

PAS is confident that its political relevance can outlive Umno by far.This was the response of its information chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's wish to see PAS dissolve on its own.

PAS is confident that its political relevance can outlive Umno by far.This was the response of its information chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's wish to see PAS dissolve on its own.

PAS will outlive Umno, says Fadhli in response to Zahid

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden stressed that his party has chosen to “move on” following the recent political crisis in Perlis, while emphasising the importance of focusing on the people’s agenda rather than internal grudges.He said “weapons” should be turned toward Perikatan Nasional’s real enemies, while debates on whether the political crisis in Perlis was an act of betrayal or otherwise were no longer important.

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden stressed that his party has chosen to “move on” following the recent political crisis in Perlis, while emphasising the importance of focusing on the people’s agenda rather than internal grudges.He said “weapons” should be turned toward Perikatan Nasional’s real enemies, while debates on whether the political crisis in Perlis was an act of betrayal or otherwise were no longer important.

PAS has moved on, don't reopen old wounds, says PAS Youth on Perlis crisis

Mandiri executive director Amir Hariri Abd Hadi questioned Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to reform after the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) filed a review of the Federal Court’s declaration that a provision of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012 was unconstitutional.The former Muda secretary-general said that Anwar should stop pretending to care about reforms and imprison protesting activists straightaway, if that is what the premier wants.

Mandiri executive director Amir Hariri Abd Hadi questioned Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to reform after the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) filed a review of the Federal Court’s declaration that a provision of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012 was unconstitutional.The former Muda secretary-general said that Anwar should stop pretending to care about reforms and imprison protesting activists straightaway, if that is what the premier wants.

Activist hits out at PM after AGC applies to review ruling on PAA

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he will abide by the decisions made by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh regarding the positions he currently holds.He said this was because both parties had previously selected him to contest as a Malacca assemblyperson and to serve as the state executive councillor for rural development, agriculture and food security.

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he will abide by the decisions made by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh regarding the positions he currently holds.He said this was because both parties had previously selected him to contest as a Malacca assemblyperson and to serve as the state executive councillor for rural development, agriculture and food security.

Akmal to abide by Zahid, Malacca CM's decisions

The Bersatu supreme council has accepted party president Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as Perikatan Nasional chairperson.Speaking to reporters at the party’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya last night, Muhyiddin, who chaired a meeting that lasted over four hours, revealed that the matter was discussed at length by all leaders in attendance.

The Bersatu supreme council has accepted party president Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as Perikatan Nasional chairperson.Speaking to reporters at the party’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya last night, Muhyiddin, who chaired a meeting that lasted over four hours, revealed that the matter was discussed at length by all leaders in attendance.

Bersatu supreme council accepts Muhyiddin's resignation as PN chief

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the 30 percent salary increase for judges will contribute towards promoting the independence of the judiciary.Earlier during his speech at the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 here today, Wan Ahmad Farid expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the government for the pay adjustment, describing it as both timely and significant.He said this is the first adjustment in a decade and highlighted how judges do not receive annual increments and are precluded from holding other offices or engaging in business.

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the 30 percent salary increase for judges will contribute towards promoting the independence of the judiciary.Earlier during his speech at the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 here today, Wan Ahmad Farid expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the government for the pay adjustment, describing it as both timely and significant.He said this is the first adjustment in a decade and highlighted how judges do not receive annual increments and are precluded from holding other offices or engaging in business.

Pay rise for judiciary reinforces judicial independence, says CJ

Neither businessperson Albert Tei nor Port Dickson Bersatu chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin is a whistleblower, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said.Azam explained that Tei was involved in the crimes he exposed, while Badrul, popularly known as Chegubard, was a complainant who reported the information he received to the police, leading the MACC to act on the report.

Neither businessperson Albert Tei nor Port Dickson Bersatu chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin is a whistleblower, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said.Azam explained that Tei was involved in the crimes he exposed, while Badrul, popularly known as Chegubard, was a complainant who reported the information he received to the police, leading the MACC to act on the report.

'Not a whistleblower' - Azam clarifies roles of Albert, Chegubard

The study on the need to revive the Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) and Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examinations will be conducted this year, with the findings to be presented to the cabinet as soon as possible.As such, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek urged all quarters to give the Education Ministry time to comprehensively study the matter, including consulting key stakeholders, especially parents.

The study on the need to revive the Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) and Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examinations will be conducted this year, with the findings to be presented to the cabinet as soon as possible.As such, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek urged all quarters to give the Education Ministry time to comprehensively study the matter, including consulting key stakeholders, especially parents.

Study on need to revive UPSR, PT3 to be conducted this year – Fadhlina

Amid criticism for declaring no further action (NFA) on 47 corruption charges involving Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar today stressed that he did not come to the decision lightly.Speaking to reporters after attending the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Dusuki compared the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ decision in Zahid’s case with other cases convicted by a lower court but were later reviewed on appeal.

Amid criticism for declaring no further action (NFA) on 47 corruption charges involving Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar today stressed that he did not come to the decision lightly.Speaking to reporters after attending the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Dusuki compared the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ decision in Zahid’s case with other cases convicted by a lower court but were later reviewed on appeal.

AG defends NFA on Zahid's cases

Two PN component Youth chiefs have voiced resistance to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s call for coalition leaders to urgently convene a supreme council meeting and reaffirm the appointment of its new chairperson.Speaking to Malaysiakini, MIPP Youth chief Justin Prabakaran said that, contrary to Hadi’s call for an urgent meeting, individual component parties should first be given time to deliberate on the matter following Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as PN chairperson.

Two PN component Youth chiefs have voiced resistance to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s call for coalition leaders to urgently convene a supreme council meeting and reaffirm the appointment of its new chairperson.Speaking to Malaysiakini, MIPP Youth chief Justin Prabakaran said that, contrary to Hadi’s call for an urgent meeting, individual component parties should first be given time to deliberate on the matter following Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation as PN chairperson.

PN Youth chiefs respond to Hadi: Let parties be ready before any urgent PN meeting

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke disagreed with fellow party leader Yeo Bee Yin’s “another reason to celebrate” social media post after former premier Najib Abdul Razak failed in his application for house arrest.The DAP publicity secretary’s post on Dec 22 greatly incensed Umno, sparking tensions between both parties.Loke said Yeo did not need to give Najib “an extra stab”, as it would damage the cooperation between the two parties within the Madani government.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke disagreed with fellow party leader Yeo Bee Yin’s “another reason to celebrate” social media post after former premier Najib Abdul Razak failed in his application for house arrest.The DAP publicity secretary’s post on Dec 22 greatly incensed Umno, sparking tensions between both parties.Loke said Yeo did not need to give Najib “an extra stab”, as it would damage the cooperation between the two parties within the Madani government.

Loke disagrees with Yeo's remarks on Najib

PAS Youth has urged a thorough and transparent probe into the ongoing military tender procurement graft and “parti yeye” scandal, describing these matters as a serious threat to national security.The party’s youth wing chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, highlighted that corruption in tender procurements not only reflected weaknesses in the administration but also directly impacted the quality of national defence, military equipment, and the armed forces’ preparedness.

PAS Youth has urged a thorough and transparent probe into the ongoing military tender procurement graft and “parti yeye” scandal, describing these matters as a serious threat to national security.The party’s youth wing chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, highlighted that corruption in tender procurements not only reflected weaknesses in the administration but also directly impacted the quality of national defence, military equipment, and the armed forces’ preparedness.

Procurement graft, 'parti yeye' - PAS Youth calls for thorough and transparent probe

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has expressed intentions to resign not only from his party position but also from his role as Merlimau assemblyperson, according to sources close to the party.The sources told Malaysiakini that Akmal had informed a group of Umno Youth leaders via a WhatsApp message yesterday, while he was still in Shanghai, China.However, Umno Youth secretary Hafiz Ariffin has denied the claims, saying that it is not true.

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has expressed intentions to resign not only from his party position but also from his role as Merlimau assemblyperson, according to sources close to the party.The sources told Malaysiakini that Akmal had informed a group of Umno Youth leaders via a WhatsApp message yesterday, while he was still in Shanghai, China.However, Umno Youth secretary Hafiz Ariffin has denied the claims, saying that it is not true.