Auditor-General Report: RM620 MILLION in losses due to non-compliance of federal ministries and departments

RM620 mil in losses due to financial management non-compliance: AG KUALA LUMPUR – The non-compliance of federal ministries and departments with financial management has led to issues involving irregular payments, loss of public funds, and wastage amounting to RM620.07 million in 2020. Auditor-General (AG) Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid said of the RM510.49 million…

Will PN be wiped out in the Malacca state election?

The following are the number of seats won by the PN parties in the Malacca state election in GE14: Bersatu – 2 PAS – 0 Gerakan – 0 Will they be wiped out in upcoming state election? Bersatu, PAS and Gerakan to contest in Malacca under PN Bersatu, PAS and Gerakan have agreed to contest…

No physical gatherings related to Melaka elections allowed

No physical Melaka polls activities allowed: Khairy KUALA LUMPUR – Any activity, gathering or social event related to elections will not be allowed starting from tomorrow to November 27, said the health minister today. Khairy Jamaluddin said this in light of the Melaka election, which falls on November 20. “The ministry predicts many assemblies and…

Why is Najib ‘taking charge’ in Melaka?

Why is Najib ‘taking charge’ in Melaka and not Tok Mat in Zahid’s absence? KUALA LUMPUR – Given Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s popularity on social media, political analysts suggest this may be the reason why he appears to have been given the go-ahead to lead Umno into the upcoming Melaka election. Speaking to The Vibes,…

A word of caution on full re-opening during the Covid-19 pandemic

A word of caution on full re-opening during the Covid-19 pandemic …There is need for a word of caution in the full re-opening of the country during the Covid-19 pandemic, and as expressed by the medical specialist whom I am in correspondence, who said: “We hear daily of ‘living with the virus’. The virus is…

They owned more than 20 luxury cars and motorcycles

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told today that Yayasan Akalbudi did not own any luxury cars and motorcycles, although the foundation’s funds were used to pay the vehicles’ insurance policies. Deputy public prosecutor Raja Rozela Raja Toran said the vehicles’ owners were Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, his wife Hamidah Khamis, and former aide Juhari Janan.…

RM31 million in charity foundation but not a single sen went to the poor

‘Not a single sen out of RM31 million went to the poor’ KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had total dominance over his charity foundation Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB), including its bank accounts, the High Court heard today. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Raja Rozela Raja Toran during submission said the accused, who was referred…

Medical group says no to Melaka polls while Covid-19 still rages

Medical group says no to Melaka polls while Covid-19 still rages, condemns ‘selfish’ politicians KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 ― The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) today said it is against holding any election in Melaka for the time being, following the dissolution of the state assembly. Its president Dr Koh Kar Chai said that while the…

Will a Malacca state election spark a new Covid-19 wave?

Malacca election: MOH to prepare for the worst, says DG Hisham Covid-19 | Health authorities are highly concerned on how the upcoming Malacca state election may affect the country’s Covid-19 situation. This was especially after seeing the aftermath of the Sabah state election in Sept last year, which sparked the third wave of the outbreak…

The IQ of cabbage may affect internet access

MDEC Chairman: Minister with an IQ of cabbage should not be talking about cabotage policy The submarine cable cabotage issue has once again come under the spotlight when Transport Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong challenged former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng to a debate. Following yesterday’s Parliament session, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Chairman Dr…