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<title><![CDATA[KKB by-election: Pakatan’s Sock Tao’s victory shows people have confidence in unity govt, say analysts]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 12 — The victory of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao in the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) by-election today is a clear signal that the people want to be represented by an assemblyman aligned with both the state and federal governments, according to political analysts.
The analysts said the victory of the former press secretary to the Housing and Local Government Minister was partly due to the excellent track record of the former assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong and proved that the people have confidence in the unity government and want development continuity.
Associate Professor Awang Azman Awang Pawi, a socio-political analyst at Universiti Malaya, said the voters believed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had brought political stability, economic prosperity and harmony and this greatly contributed to Pang’s success.
“The voters are confident that the federal government led by Anwar and the Selangor government led by Amirudin can steer the country and state to greater heights,” he told Bernama here tonight.
Awang Azman said attempts by certain parties urging the Indian community to boycott the by-election seemed to have failed, proving that voters were wise in rejecting campaigns using the 3R (race, religion and royalty) sentiments.
Jazimin Zakaria, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Kedah, said the resounding win of the Unity Government candidate demonstrates the maturity of voters in evaluating issues raised by the opposition during the campaign.
“The voters wisely evaluated the issues raised by the opposition as non-critical, including matters related to vernacular education, when what the people want is simply balance in the political landscape of the country,” he said.
Professor Datuk Sivamurugan Pandian, senior lecturer in political sociology at the Centre for Social Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, believes that factors such as having a good educational background, experience in government administration and politics, and having good relations with the federal and state governments contributed to Pang’s victory.
“Another factor contributing to PH’s success is the unity and commitment of all parties in the Unity Government coalition who campaigned for the Unity Government candidate,” he said.
Pang won with a majority of 3,869 votes in the four-cornered fight, beating Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent). — Bernama
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<title><![CDATA[KKB by-election: Pakatan victory clear signal to redouble efforts to strengthen economy, says PM Anwar]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The victory of Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election last night signals a clear mandate for the unity government to redouble efforts in attracting investors and subsequently revive and strengthen the country’s economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
In a post on Facebook, Anwar said the unity government will continue to fulfil this trust and responsibility well for the people.
“During PKR’s 25th anniversary celebration in Sentul tonight, I began my speech by congratulating the Pakatan Harapan candidate who successfully defended the Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat,” he said.
He also congratulated and thanked the unity government parties’ machinery whom he said displayed extraordinary levels of unity and high spirits to defend the seat.
The four-cornered contest saw PH candidate from DAP, Pang Sock Tao, securing victory with a 3,869-vote majority over Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
Meanwhile, Anwar also reminded all party members, especially the younger generation, to embrace idealism and not be swayed by the temptation of amassing wealth.
He said the talent of PKR’s young leaders must be honed, adding that they must prepared to continue the struggle for justice in bringing about changes. — Bernama
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<title><![CDATA[DPM Zahid: KKB by-election victory proves consensus spirit of unity govt]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The success of the Pakatan Harapan candidate in winning the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election is proof of the spirit of togetherness of the component parties in the Unity Government.
Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that although the UMDAP (Umno-DAP) issue was played by certain parties in this election, the bond between Barisan Nasional (BN), PH and the component parties remained intact as the backbone of the government.
“And this pillar must be strengthened, I have stated that the DAP leadership helped BN candidates a lot in the by-elections in the past and this is the first time a DAP candidate contested in the by-election and it would not be wrong if we repay the favour they have shown.
“Today’s success is proof that if we have great resilience no matter what is thrown at us by our political opponents, we will remain strong, remain intact to defend this Unity Government,” he said.
He said this at a press conference after Umno’s 78th Anniversary celebration at Menara Dato Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) here tonight.
Ahmad Zahid also congratulated the Pakatan Harapan candidate and party following their success in the by-election.
“Thank you also to BN and Umno machinery, as well as the Kuala Kubu Baru machinery throughout the state of Selangor including friends from other parts of the country,” he said.
Pang Sock Tao who contested on the Pakatan Harapan (PH) ticket representing the Unity Government won with a majority of 3,869 votes, defeating her three challengers Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Nyau Ke Xin (independent) and Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia).
Pang obtained 14,000 votes while Khairul Azhari received 10,131 votes, Nyau (188 votes) and Hafizah (152 votes). — Bernama
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<title><![CDATA[Three things we learnt from: The Kuala Kubu Baru by-election]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 12 — Yesterday, Kuala Kubu Baru voters went to the ballots again for the second time in less than a year after the death of Pakatan Harapan's Lee Kee Hiong in March.
Her successor representing the PH-Barisan Nasional unity coalition, Pang Sock Tao, was declared the winner with a majority of 3,869 votes — slightly lower than Lee's 4,119.
The former press secretary to the Housing and Local Government Minister polled 14,000 votes to beat Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Khairul Azhari Saut, who obtained 10,131 votes.
The other two candidates from Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the independent did not even receive 200 votes each.
Analysts polled by Malay Mail <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/analysts-predict-a-win-for-pakatans-pang-in-kkb-by-election-today-but-with-a-smaller-majority/133641" target="_blank">had called</a> the result prior to the election, and the predicted status quo was one of the reasons why this poll was not generally considered exciting.
Here are some takeaways by our team from the campaigning:


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1. Voter fatigue is real — so what's next?
While it may seem like campaigning was fiery on social media platforms, the reality on the ground was very much different.
When approached by Malay Mail, several residents here were not keen to talk about politics, citing sensitivity as the reason for opting out of the conversations. The locals seemingly like the town as it is: Serene and peaceful.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) had attempted to drum up support by lining up several top leaders to speak at one of the night ceramahs, but instead it had to start 30 minutes later than scheduled due to the many empty seats. Crowds only started to form when former Selangor menteri besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali took the stage, but even then it was hardly a large crowd.
The final voter turnout was 61.51 per cent. It was among the lowest for by-elections after the 15th general election.
Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research (NASR) senior fellow Azmi Hassan told Malay Mail that voters have started showing signs of election fatigue.
"Not only that, but they don’t see the urgency of going out to vote because nothing will change. It’s the politicians who have a point to prove,” he said.
This was especially true in KKB — this was the third election in three years after the 15th general election in 2022 and the Selangor state election last year.
2. Indian community at forefront here, but are they now kingmakers?
While the constituency is predominantly Malay, both PH and PN were chasing the votes of the Indian community.
In the semi-urban constituency in Selangor of roughly 40,000 voters, Malays make up some 49.6 per cent of the electoral roll compared to the ethnic Chinese (30.6 per cent), ethnic Indians (18 per cent) and others (2.1 per cent).
According to pollster <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/ilham-centre-says-survey-predicts-pakatan-may-keep-kkb-as-perikatans-identity-politics-ploy-already-stale/133588" target="_blank">Ilham Centre's survey</a>, while Malay voters seemingly sided with PN and vice versa with the Chinese community and PH, the ethnic Indians could be the "kingmakers".
The minority community's support for PH has been waning, due to the perception that they have been taken for granted by the ruling government, and that their needs are not being met.
Seeing this as an opportunity, PN was honing in on the 7,200 Indian voters here, knowing that it was unlikely to get any support from the Chinese.
In an apparent effort to broaden its appeal among non-Malay voters, PN also <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/06/stumping-for-perikatan-in-kkb-new-ethnic-indian-component-party-says-aiming-to-overhaul-communitys-future-by-2057/132634">recently welcomed</a> the Malaysian Indian People’s Party (MIPP) into its ranks as its newest component, led by former MIC leader P. Punithan, who was also appointed as a deputy chairman of the PN coalition.
It remains to be seen whether this trend will continue in future by-elections, and whether the Indian community will reap any rewards over this.


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<div class="image-caption">Newly-elected Assemblymen Pang Sock Tao was seen leaving the scene after the announcement of the winner of the N.06 Kuala Kubu Bharu By-Election here at Kuala Kubu Bharu Umno office, May 11, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin</div>
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3. Perikatan’s identity politics rejected once again
Pang’s triumph was expected by several political observers who felt that Perikatan Nasional’s campaign, which harped on Malay-Muslim issues, was deemed ineffective in a mixed ethnic seat in Selangor.
llham Centre, for example, had said PN’s approach had reached the saturation point and highlighted that the pact is not campaigning in Malay-majority Kelantan, Terengganu or Kedah.
PN Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu denied this commentary, saying that the reception it received from the grassroots here did not reflect the observation.
"If you want to say that we are saturated, we can see here, from my own personal experience, when we go down to the field, the support is so good and every time we walk from house to house we are greeted so well.
"They have given feedback and they have encouraged us to work harder to win the upcoming elections,” he said in a press conference last night.
In the run-up to the campaign period, PN component parties had somewhat argued with each other as Gerakan wanted to maintain its position as a candidate in the seat last year
However, PN election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor insisted that a Malay candidate should be fielded as it would have given them a better chance of securing a win.
PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari's strategy of <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/04/29/daps-nie-ching-slams-pas-man-for-changing-topic-to-vernacular-schools-after-dare-against-kkb-candidate-fizzles/131531" target="_blank">highlighting</a> Pang’s vernacular school background may similarly have backfired.
So far, PN had only managed to win three by-elections since 15th general election: one of them back in 2022, and the other two were in Terengganu where PAS was incumbent.
Will this now force PN to change tack?
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<dc:creator>Muhammad Yusry</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 07:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Selangor Pakatan: Perikatan threatened to go to court over alleged vote-buying after realising it would lose in KKB]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) had threatened that it would file a suit in the Election Court over alleged vote-buying by the government after realising it would lose in Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) said today.
Its chairman Amiruddin Shari again denied the allegation, saying PH had conducted a harmonious campaign during the by-election.
“It was as if they admitted to losing by saying that they would submit a petition three days before the by-election was held," he told the press here.
“In an election, it was a method to review the by-election but it was everyone’s right to decide. But we believed we have conducted an effective campaign without slandering as generated in PN’s campaign including caused confusion in several matters."
The Election Commission (EC) announced that PH candidate Pang Sock Tao has won the state seat with a 3,869-vote majority over PN's Khairul Azhari Saut.
The voter turnout stood at 61.51 per cent, ranking among the lowest for by-elections following the 15th general election.
On Monday, PAS' Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan warned that PN would file an election petition to court if PH wins the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election.
The PN chief whip said that the coalition has evidence that the unity government has abused its funds, which it said amounted to bribing the voters.
The PAS secretary-general said a precedent had been set in Kuala Terengganu, after the Election Court last year invalidated Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim’s victory during the 15th general election.
He also claimed that PN has video evidence and notes of the alleged electoral offences, but did not disclose them to the media.
Earlier this month, electoral watchdog Bersih criticised the RM5.21 million announcement by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to upgrade public infrastructure facilities in Kuala Kubu Baru ahead of the by-election.
This comes as Minister Nga Kor Ming announced an allocation totalling RM5.21 million to upgrade public infrastructure facilities under the supervision of the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) and the Chinese New Village Project in Hulu Selangor.
Nga, during his visit to Kuala Kubu Baru, said the allocation included 14 projects worth RM4.82 million to be implemented by MPHS and the Village Community Management Council.
The move was defended by Selangor PH, which said the announcement was made before the campaigning period and therefore cannot be described as vote buying.
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<dc:creator>Hajar Umira Md Zaki</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 23:04:16 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PKR 25th Anniversary: Appreciate struggle, don’t neglect power in hand, says Anwar]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reminded all party members, especially the younger generation, to appreciate the party’s struggle and not forget the ‘power’ they have when they become the government.
The Prime Minister said the talents of young leaders need to be polished and ready to continue the struggle because many individuals who founded the party’s struggle including Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and friends are getting old and some are infirm.
Anwar said the young generation of PKR should not forget the principles of struggle for 25 years since the establishment of PKR.
“These people (in the past) fought without reward, without position but only sacrifice. I hope the new generation will not forget their service.
“As I always say that power is able to amaze, that power is something glittering. So remember the fundamentals of the struggle, don’t use power to hoard wealth, don’t use power to lose idealism, that we were entrusted to make changes,” he said when speaking at PKR’s 25h Anniversary Celebration at Sentul Depot here tonight.
Also present were PKR Advisory Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, deputy president Rafizi Ramli, secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Information chief Fahmi Fadzil, Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek and Youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim.
Anwar said that although PKR was ‘attacked’ with various accusations by the opposition, PKR as a party in the Unity Government still fought for the policies and rights of the people.
“We see for example in the KKB (Kuala Kubu Baharu) by-election campaign, this issue continues to be played out. How can it be that in Malaysia with a Muslim majority representatives in parliament, wants to deny the rights of Chinese, Indian, Dayak, or Iban, Kadazan to remain represented.
“I want to say that Keadilan (PKR) will continue to defend the constitution and this country so that it is peaceful and every race must get fair representation (rights),” he said.
The Prime Minister insisted that the Unity Government will continue to support the rights of the Malays and Bumiputeras in a fair manner and will not be moved by attacks in the form of narrow racial sentiments.
Touching on foreign policy, Anwar said the Malaysian Government will defend the policy of a free and independent country in establishing relations with foreign countries.
“We still defend the principle of freedom and independence. And while there are issues arising from our relations with the West, with the United States and Europe we should work on strengthening ties and at the same time relations with China, Japan and South Korea continue to be improved as well as with important neighbours in Asean,” he said.
He said this includes the conflict in Gaza, Palestine where the Malaysian government is committed and determined to fight for the issue in the eyes of the world. — Bernama
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<title><![CDATA[EC confirms Sock Tao retains KKB for Pakatan with 3,869-vote majority, slightly lower than late predecessor]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) retained the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state seat when its candidate Pang Sock Tao won the by-election today with a majority of 3,869 votes.
The former press secretary to the Housing and Local Government Minister polled 14,000 votes to beat Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Khairul Azhari Saut, who obtained 10,131 votes, Independent Nyau Ke Xin (188 votes) and Parti Rakyat Malaysia’s (PRM) Hafizah Zainuddin (152 votes).
The results were announced by returning officer Yuhanas Auree Kamaruddin at the vote-tallying centre at the Hulu Selangor Multi-Purpose Hall and District Sports Complex here tonight.
Hafizah and Nyau lost their deposits for obtaining fewer than one-eighth of the votes cast in the by-election.
Yuhanas Auree expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in the polls.
A total of 40,226 electors were eligible to vote in the by-election, including 625 police personnel, 238 military personnel and their spouses, as well as one overseas absentee voter.
The voter turnout was 61.51 per cent.
Pang, 31, in a white shirt and black pants, arrived at the hall at 9.44 pm, accompanied by Selangor PH chairman and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. 
The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee defeated three challengers from PN, PRM and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) with a majority of 4,119 votes.
The victory registered by Pang, representing the Unity Government, means the KKB seat has been a PH stronghold since 2013. 
Pang is an electrical and electronic engineering graduate of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN).
The by-election is the seventh to be held after the 15th general election in 2022. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 22:29:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>EC,confirms,Sock,Tao,retains,KKB,for,Pakatan,with,3,869-vote,majority,,slightly,lower,than,late,predecessor</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[DAP’s Loke: KKB win with majority close to last poll is a show of unity govt’s strength]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has today praised Pakatan Harapan's (PH) win in the Kuala Kubu...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has today praised Pakatan Harapan's (PH) win in the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election, highlighting that the pact has increased its support among Orang Asli and uniformed personnel voters.
Loke also divulged that PH candidate Pang Sock Tao had kept roughly the number of majority votes received by her late predecessor, which was unprecedented since the pact only predicted a slim 1,000-vote margin.
"We had a good campaign and the win shows this unity government's strength. The trend of support from the voters is the same in Kuala Kubu Baru as it was before and they maintained their support today.
"Not only did we manage to hold our previous supporters we also managed to win over some Orang Asli and uniformed personnel's votes which in the end was close to 3,800 more votes than the opposition," he told reporters at PKR's 25th anniversary carnival in Sentul here.
The Election Commission (EC) has since confirmed that Pang won the seat with a 3,869-vote majority — a slight decline from her late predecessor's 4,119-vote majority.
Loke also said that the result showed that all members of the federal government coalition have great chemistry with each other.
"From now on we will work to develop KKB for its eco-tourism and also to help develop the area in any way possible," he added.
A total of 39,269 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today after early voting on Tuesday which saw 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots.
The voter turnout was recorded at 55.79 per cent at 4pm, among the lowest among the by-elections after the 15th general election.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
 
 
 
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<dc:creator>R. Loheswar</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 22:34:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>DAP’s,Loke:,KKB,win,with,majority,close,to,last,poll,is,a,show,of,unity,govt’s,strength</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Woman dies after car plunges into river near Kepala Batas]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KEPALA BATAS, May 11 — A woman was killed after the car she was driving skidded and plunged into a river near Jalan Laha...]]></description>
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KEPALA BATAS, May 11 — A woman was killed after the car she was driving skidded and plunged into a river near Jalan Lahar Kepar Penaga here today.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations centre spokesman said Siti Hawa Mohd Isa, 40, died on the spot in the accident.
“The body was removed at 9.55am and then handed over to the police for further action,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the victim’s best friend Sarimah Saidin, 50, said Siti Hawa was on her way to buy groceries at the market.
She said it was a weekend routine for the mother of five and they would usually go together with two other friends but, this week they had other business and one was unwell.
"So, she was driving alone today to deliver cakes before stopping by at the market. Her passing is deeply felt and we are grateful that the burial went smoothly,” Sarimah said when met at the Forensic Unit of the Kepala Batas Hospital here.
The victim’s husband Mahdzir Mat, 54, said Siti Hawa was buried at the Permatang Langsat Muslim cemetery here after zuhur prayers. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 21:55:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>Woman,dies,after,car,plunges,into,river,near,Kepala,Batas</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Perikatan concedes loss in KKB, touts increased support among voters]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has tonight conceded its defeat in the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has tonight conceded its defeat in the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election after Pakatan Harapan (PH) declared its victory.
The pact's deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said that PN accepts the defeat with an open heart, but claimed that support for it in certain voting district centres in the constituency rose.
"We accept this decision with an open heart and we are determined to continue all our efforts and God willing, we will be back in Kuala Kubu Baru.
"We have seen this trend of increasing support before. So much support from young people for PN. This means support will increase over time," he told reporters in a brief press conference here.
Ahmad Faizal said he is confident that PN will soon take over other states such as Perak if the trend continues.
The Election Commission (EC) has since confirmed that Pang won the seat with a 3,869-vote majority.
The voter turnout stood at 61.51 per cent, ranking among the lowest for by-elections following the 15th general election.
With the voter turnout today hovering around 60 per cent, Ahmad Faizal said the coalition will work harder in the future to get voters out to the ballot box.
“In terms of the relatively low voting percentage, about 61 per cent, we will continue to work in the future to ensure it is higher and be the reason for our victory,” he said.
He denied that PN had been a victim of any boycott, suggesting instead that the question should instead be directed to PH.
“They recorded a lower support for themselves. So it's more towards them than us,” he said, referring to PH's slight decline in majority votes.
Meanwhile, PN candidate Khairul Azhari Saut said winning candidate Pang Sock Tao should hit the ground running as soon as possible.
“We know that throughout the campaign, I met the residents and received many complaints. There are pending complaints, so to the winning candidate, keep your promises,” he briefly said, appearing disappointed in the result.
A total of 39,269 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today after early voting on Tuesday which saw 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee beat candidates from PeN, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) by a majority of 4,119 votes.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 22:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>Kuala Kubu Baru by-election</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Now elected assemblyman, Pakatan's Sock Tao confirms will relocate to KKB]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/after-declaring-win-pakatans-sock-tao-says-will-now-relocate-to-kkb/133816</link>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan's (PH) Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) candidate Pang Sock Tao said tonight that she would...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan's (PH) Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) candidate Pang Sock Tao said tonight that she would immediately relocate to the constituency after the pact declared her victory.
She indicated her commitment to voters here after previously making the same vow during campaigning.
“I stayed here during the whole by-election and I’m currently looking for a house to live here,” she told the press here.
Pang said that she would listen and find what is the most pressing problem among her constituents.
“The first thing I would do is to listen and find the most pressing problem you the residents and I will be cooperating to solve the issue to ensure the well-being of the people,” she said.
The former press secretary for the Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming had previously said she would love to reside in KKB to be closer to the residents and more accessible.
The decision came after some in the opposition disputed PH's decision of not fielding someone local, unlike Perikatan Nasional’s Khairul Azhari Saut.
 
The Election Commission (EC) has since confirmed that Pang won the seat with a 3,869-vote majority.
The voter turnout stood at 61.51 per cent, ranking among the lowest for by-elections following the 15th general election.
A total of 39,269 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today after early voting on Tuesday which saw 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee beat candidates from Perikatan Nasional, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) by a majority of 4,119 votes.
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<dc:creator>Hajar Umira Md Zaki</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 21:49:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>Kuala Kubu Baru by-election,Pang Sock Tao</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Anwar congratulates Pakatan candidate over KKB polls victory]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Pakatan Harapan (PH) and the Unity Gove...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Pakatan Harapan (PH) and the Unity Government on the DAP candidate’s victory in today’s Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election.
Based on unofficial results, PH candidate Pang Sock Tao has successfully defended the seat in the four-cornered contest.
“Saudara (DAP secretary-general) Anthony Loke, congratulations on the victory in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election... a fight to victory... (and) now we defend that win,” he said.
Anwar, who is also PKR president, was speaking at PKR’s 25th anniversary celebration at Sentul Depot here tonight.
The KKB seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer.
Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, based on the unofficial results, also congratulated Pang.
In a Facebook post, he said Pang won the state seat with a big majority.
Pang faced Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent) in the by-election. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 21:38:38 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>Kuala Kubu Baru by-election</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Pakatan declares win in KKB, says result proves voters rejected ‘agents of division’]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/pakatan-declares-win-in-kkb-says-result-proves-voters-rejected-agents-of-division/133811</link>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has declared tonight that it has kept the Kuala Kubu Baru state seat ahead...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has declared tonight that it has kept the Kuala Kubu Baru state seat ahead of the official result announcement.
The pact said that the result has shown that support for the unity government has increased among all ethnic groups.
"The decision of the people today is a signal that they don't want an agent of division to represent them," Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said in a statement.
"Instead, the people want unity and solidarity as the basis to bring economic advancement in the state and country that would upgrade the status and quality of life for all."
The Election Commission (EC) has since confirmed that Pang won the seat with a 3,869-vote majority.
The voter turnout stood at 61.51 per cent, ranking among the lowest for by-elections following the 15th general election.
Amirudin also said that the votes given to PH were in recognition of the service of the late assemblyman Lee Kee Hiong.
He said Pang will now be responsible for continuing Lee's legacy.
"This victory is not just something that is to be proud of. It is a trust of the people that becomes our responsibility as the leaders that were given the rein to continue advancing the state and reviving the country," Amirudin said.
A total of 39,269 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today after early voting on Tuesday which saw 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee beat candidates from Perikatan Nasional, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) by a majority of 4,119 votes.
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<dc:creator>Hajar Umira Md Zaki</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 21:31:49 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[As PKR turns 25, Anwar tells Malays to ignore Opposition's fearmongering over eroding rights]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/as-pkr-turns-25-anwar-tells-malays-to-ignore-oppositions-fearmongering-over-eroding-rights/133807</link>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today urged the Malay community to not listen to fearmongering from...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today urged the Malay community to not listen to fearmongering from the Opposition claiming that the majority group will lose its rights.
Speaking at PKR’s 25th anniversary carnival here, the PKR president said the country can only prosper if all ethnic groups are treated equally and this does not mean that the Bumiputera will be sidelined as a result.
“Let me say, [PKR] will always defend the Constitution and for Malaysia to be successful all races must be treated fairly,” he said in the event at the Sentul Depot here.
“Bumiputeras and Muslims will not be poor for being fair, we won’t be left behind if we help others if we give other races their rights and the right to representation.”
He said Malaysia needs to mature as a viable democracy and realise its uniqueness as a Muslim-majority country that can take pride in its democratic values.
Anwar, who is also prime minister, said that PKR has been unfairly attacked instead for its insistence to ensure equality among all ethnic groups.
“Islam’s the [religion of the federation] but in order to succeed, we must respect and honour the rights of every single citizen of this country. This is our uniqueness but we were attacked, and almost lost several seats because we defended this principle. We refused to lose our Islamicness and our Bumiputera-ness.
“Then in Kuala Kubu Baru, this sentiment continued to be played. How can we ever erode the rights of the Indian, Chinese, Kadazan, Dusun and more?” he asked.
“We have almost suffered due to the narrow-minded racist games played by the opposition but we will not change and every citizen’s right will always be upheld by [PKR],” he added.
The event was also attended by PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli, party secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong and DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.
 
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<dc:creator>R. Loheswar</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 21:17:33 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PKR making strides to keep up with the times, Fahmi says at 25th anniversary do]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/pkr-making-strides-to-keep-up-with-the-times-fahmi-says-at-25th-anniversary-do/133803</link>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — PKR Information Chief Fahmi Fadzil said today that the party plans to reinvigorate itself to keep...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — PKR Information Chief Fahmi Fadzil said today that the party plans to reinvigorate itself to keep itself relevant with the times.
Speaking at the party's 25th anniversary carnival, said the party wishes to keep the support from the youths and lauded the party for taking steps in the right direction for reform.
"To ensure the youth are with the party and will join in fighting for the party's cause, we should rejuvenate ourselves," he told reporters at the Sentul Depot here.
Other plans by the party included naming young and capable candidates for elections, he said, pointing out that he himself can no longer be considered in the demographic.
"More so than that, there are efforts to make sure our party events are in line with what the youth want.
"This is especially important now when times keep changing and the advent of AI is changing the way we work hence we too should take this into account before taking the next steps," he added, referring to artificial intelligence.
Fahmi also said he hopes to celebrate Pakatan Harapan's win at the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election tonight.
Party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to deliver a speech at the carnival later.
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<dc:creator>R. Loheswar</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 20:30:55 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Pakatan unofficially leading KKB poll with half of votes tallied]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/pakatan-unofficially-leading-kkb-poll-with-one-third-of-votes-tallied/133800</link>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan's (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao is currently leading in the Kuala Kubu Baru state...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan's (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao is currently leading in the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-elections, according to the unofficial tally as of 8.00pm.
According to the vote count provided by Pang's party DAP, she has garnered over 11,510 votes compared to her nearest competitor, Perikatan Nasional's (PN) Khairul Azhari Saut at over 8,000 votes.
The other two candidates have only received over 100 votes each.
Nearly 20,000 votes have been counted so far, roughly half of the total 40,413 eligible voters.
The polling process which began at 8am concluded at 6pm when all 18 polling centres were closed.
A total of 17 polling centres were closed at 6pm except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Bukit Fraser, which closed at 2pm. It catered for only 40 voters.
All ballot boxes from the 74 voting streams were taken to the Dewan Serbaguna and Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor here for tallying.
The official results are expected to be announced as early as 9pm.
A total of 39,269 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today after early voting on Tuesday which saw 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses casting their ballots.
It was held at two polling centres — Signals Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division, Camp Erskine and Dewan Serbaguna Maktab Polis Diraja Malaysia — which had three polling streams.
The EC said the full result is expected to come out by 9pm.
The voter turnout was recorded at 55.79 per cent at 4pm, among the lowest among the by-elections after the 15th general election.
This morning, Pang <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/pakatans-pang-urges-kuala-kubu-baru-to-come-and-vote/133717">had urged</a> voters to come out early to vote for the state legislative assembly seat due to unpredictable weather conditions lately.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee beat candidates from PN, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) by a majority of 4,119 votes.
The four-cornered fight saw Pang and Khairul Azhari Saut also going against Hafizah Zainuddin from Parti Rakyat Malaysia and Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin.
Earlier today, Malay Mail reported that <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/analysts-predict-a-win-for-pakatans-pang-in-kkb-by-election-today-but-with-a-smaller-majority/133641">analysts predicted</a> a victory for Pang, but with a lower majority than Lee had obtained.
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<dc:creator>Hajar Umira Md Zaki</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 19:49:45 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Home minister assures footballers police prioritising their safety after three attacks in one week]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/home-minister-assures-footballers-police-prioritising-their-safety-after-three-attacks-in-one-week/133799</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ALOR STAR, May 11 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has assured teams participating in the Malaysian...]]></description>
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ALOR STAR, May 11 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has assured teams participating in the Malaysian League (M-League) that police prioritise their safety following recent attacks against three football players.
He said players should not worry about their safety throughout the league season, which started yesterday.
Saifuddin Nasution reminded all parties to refrain from speculating on the three incidents and leave it to the police to investigate.
“(Inspector-General of Police) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain had already said there should not be any speculation as this could jeopardise police investigation.
“Police will be looking at all matters in their investigations. Arrests have also been made," he told reporters at an Aidilfitri Hi-Tea with the Persatuan Solidariti Nasional Kedah here today.
Saifuddin Nasution also reminded social media users not to upload any malicious content against any players.
“If postings inciting hatred against players are made repeatedly, certain groups might be driven into taking the law into their own hands. There should not be any actions sparking speculation,” he said.
The local football fraternity was stunned when three players fell victim to violent incidents in a space of six days.
On May 2, Terengganu FC player Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid was injured in the head and legs during a robbery in Kuala Terengganu while Harimau Malaya and Selangor FC winger Faisal Halim was splashed with acid at a shopping mall in Damansara on May 5.
On May 7, Johor Darul Ta’zim's Safiq Rahim became the latest victim after the rear windscreen of his car was smashed by two men on a motorcycle in Johor Baru. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 19:43:08 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[KKB polls: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — The polling process for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, which began at 8am today,...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — The polling process for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, which began at 8am today, concluded at 6pm when all 18 polling centres were closed.
A total of 17 polling centres were closed at 6pm except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Bukit Fraser, which closed at 2pm. It catered for only 40 voters.
All ballot boxes from the 74 voting streams were taken to the Dewan Serbaguna and Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor here for tallying.
The official results are expected to be announced as early as 9pm.
A total of 39,269 voters were eligible to cast their ballots today.
On Tuesday, 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses cast their ballots in early voting.
It was held at two polling centres - Signals Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division, Camp Erskine and Dewan Serbaguna Maktab Polis Diraja Malaysia - which had three polling streams.
Meanwhile, the polling process proceeded smoothly today, with fair weather in the morning and rain in the afternoon, and without untoward incidents.
The by-election is a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer. — Bernama
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 19:00:49 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>Kuala Kubu Baru by-election</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Voter turnout for KKB by-election at 55.79pc as at 4pm]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 () — The turnout for the Kuala Kubu Baharu State state by-election recorded 55.79 per cent as of 4pm, according to the Election Commission (EC).
The voting process at 17 polling stations is still going on in the rain and the polling stations will close at 6pm.
Before this, the polling station at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Bukit Fraser which had 40 voters, was closed at 2pm this afternoon.
The official tallying of votes will be done at the Hulu Selangor District Multipurpose Hall and Sports Complex here and the official results are expected to be announced as early as 9 pm.
The KKB by-election saw a four-cornered contest involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent). — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 17:01:48 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Perhilitan relocates wild elephant in Jertih]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[JERTIH, May 11 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has relocated a bull elephant which had been...]]></description>
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JERTIH, May 11 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has relocated a bull elephant which had been roaming for the past two weeks in Kampung Pak Sik in Hulu Besut, today.
Terengganu Perhilitan director Loo Kean Seong said the elephant was captured on Wednesday, after being tracked down for two days, after receiving complaints about the animal damaging the villagers’ crops.
“A total of 21 Perhilitan personnel, including from Johor and the headquarters, were involved in the operation to relocate the elephant.
“This operation was also assisted by two female elephants, namely Suria and Indah, brought from the Sungai Deka Elephant Conservation Centre, Hulu Terengganu,” he said when met by Bernama at the location today.
Loo said that the operation, which started at 8.30 this morning, was completed about three hours later.
He added that the healthy bull elephant was relocated to a more suitable and safe natural habitat.
“With the capture and relocation of this elephant, we can avoid greater losses, which are estimated to reach up to RM1 million to the villagers, since the area is filled with various types of crops such as palm oil, bananas and other crops,” he said.
In the meantime, he said each operation to catch and relocate an elephant would involve a cost of between RM50,000 and RM70,000.
He said that today’s relocation was the third operation carried out in Terengganu this year, after one each in Dendong in Besut and Merang in Setiu. — Bernama
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 16:51:47 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PM Anwar to undertake official visit to Qatar beginning Sunday]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Qatar from Sunday May 12...]]></description>
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PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Qatar from Sunday May 12 to 14 aimed at strengthening the longstanding relations and multifaceted cooperation between Malaysia and Qatar, said the Foreign Ministry.
The ministry, widely known as Wisma Putra, stated on Saturday that this inaugural visit by the Prime Minister, upon the invitation of the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Qatar.
“The Prime Minister will be received in an official welcoming ceremony by the Amir of Qatar and will also pay an audience on the latter.
“The visit will also include a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. Both leaders are expected to discuss the progress of bilateral relations, particularly economic cooperation, education as well as exchange views on regional and international issues, including the Palestine-Israel conflict,” the statement read. 
 According to Wisma Putra while in Doha, the Prime Minister will participate in the 4th Qatar Economy Forum (QEF) 2024, where he will meet with Qatari captains of industry and potential investors who are keen to participate in Madani Economy initiatives.
Anwar will also meet with the Malaysian diaspora residing in Doha, it added.
Wisma Putra said during the official visit Anwar will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
From January to March 2024, Malaysia’s total trade with Qatar increased by 178.4 per cent to RM1.43 billion (US$303.9 million) compared with RM514.9 million (US$116.7 million) for the corresponding period in 2023.
According to the statement, in 2023, Qatar emerged as Malaysia’s fifth-largest trading partner, sixth-largest export destination, and sixth-largest import source within the West Asia region.
In 2023, Qatar was Malaysia’s fifth-largest trading partner, sixth-largest export destination and sixth-largest import source from the West Asia region, the statement added. — Bernama
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 16:37:39 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[In Penang, DAP rep calls for master plan to care for old trees]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[GEORGE TOWN, May 11 — A DAP assemblyman has urged the city council to implement a master plan on the care of ancient tre...]]></description>
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GEORGE TOWN, May 11 — A DAP assemblyman has urged the city council to implement a master plan on the care of ancient trees to prevent any untoward incidents.
Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo Sze Zeng said there is a need for a more aggressive plan by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to maintain these trees through scheduled pruning and maintenance.
“If there is a need to clear some of these dangerous trees, then the MBPP should not hesitate to do so to ensure that these public areas and roads are safe for users,” he said in a statement.
He was responding to an incident this morning when a large tree uprooted and fell over along Macalister Road, damaging vehicles and the concrete fence of a building.
“In fact, on April 26, a tree fell and damaged four cars at Lebuh Raya Scott in Pulau Tikus,” he said.
He said no one was hurt in both incidents but something must be done to prevent this from happening.
“My service centre team has been working closely with MBPP to monitor and prune trees, especially those large ones along the four ‘green corridors’ in Pulau Tikus, Jalan Kelawai, Jalan Burma, Jalan Macalister, and Jalan Utama,” he said.
He said there are hundreds of very old and large trees in these areas compared to other places.
He said the trees are important to a city’s landscape and act as “green lung” in urban setting but if MBPP needs to clear some of these “dangerous trees”, it should do so.
“Our priority is the lives of Penangites,” he said.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 15:35:59 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[KKB by-election: Polling centre at SJKC Bukit Fraser closes at 2pm]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/kkb-by-election-polling-centre-at-sjkc-bukit-fraser-closes-at-2pm/133770</link>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — The polling centre for the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan C...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — The polling centre for the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Bukit Fraser was closed at 2pm today.
The centre has a total of 40 voters and the remaining 17 polling centres will close at 6pm.
The closure of the polling centre was confirmed by returning officer Yuhanas Auree Kamaruddin to Bernama.
The by-election is a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer. — Bernama
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 15:21:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:subject>Kuala Kubu Baru by-election,kuala kubu baru voters</dc:subject>
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<title><![CDATA[Fake, Reuters says of report claiming Malaysia flagged as terror sponsor]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The Reuters news agency today rejected links to a purported news report online that claimed the U...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The Reuters news agency today rejected links to a purported news report online that claimed the US has flagged Malaysia as a state sponsoring terrorism.
The global news agency said it did not produce any such report.
“Any claims that Reuters reported that Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to be listed by the United States as a state sponsor of terror are false. Reuters did not report this,” it said in a statement today.
Images of the news report, which appeared to mimic the appearance of a Reuters news report, have been shared online since yesterday.
The images suggested that Malaysia was now among a list of countries identified by the US government as state sponsors of terrorist activities.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 15:12:07 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[KL cops say two more held over petrol bomb attack on entertainment outlet at Jalan Yap Kwan Seng]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/kl-cops-say-two-more-held-over-petrol-bomb-attack-on-entertainment-outlet-at-jalan-yap-kwan-seng/133766</link>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The police have arrested two more individuals to assist in the investigations into a suspected pe...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The police have arrested two more individuals to assist in the investigations into a suspected petrol bomb attack at an entertainment centre in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday morning.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the two men were arrested today, bringing the total number of arrests related to the case to four.
He said the four arrested, aged 25 to 28, were remanded for four days from today until May 14.
“The motive of the incident is still under investigation,” he said in a statement today.
On Thursday, closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage of the incident went viral on social media. The clips show four men on motorcycles throwing petrol bombs at the entertainment centre. 
Following that, two men were arrested in Batu Caves, Selangor yesterday afternoon to assist in the investigations under Section 435 and Section 506 of the Penal Code.
Yesterday, Rusdi reportedly said that statements from the owner of the premises and the manager of the entertainment centre were also recorded to assist the investigation. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 15:03:18 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Anthony Loke: Transport Ministry plans to establish JPJ academies in Sabah, Sarawak]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/11/anthony-loke-transport-ministry-plans-to-establish-jpj-academies-in-sabah-sarawak/133765</link>
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<description><![CDATA[MELAKA, May 11 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is planning to establish Road Transport Department (JPJ) academies in S...]]></description>
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MELAKA, May 11 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is planning to establish Road Transport Department (JPJ) academies in Sabah and Sarawak as a long-term plan to ensure that members and officials in both states receive sufficient training without having to travel to the peninsula.
Its minister Anthony Loke said that thus far there are 786 JPJ officers in Sabah and 739 in Sarawak and he sees the need to establish academies in both states.
“We see that there is a need and it is better to have an academy that can train members there, but this is still in the planning stage and has not yet received budget approval.
“However, we have included the application for the construction of the academy in the 12th Malaysia Plan, so we will wait for the decision,” he told the media after officiating the department’s 78th anniversary celebration at the Melaka JPJ Academy, Tiang Dua Ayer Molek here today which was also attended by JPJ director-general Datuk Rospiagos Taha.
He stressed that currently JPJ academies only operate in peninsular Malaysia, namely the main campus in Melaka, the southern region in Johor, the eastern region in Kelantan and the northern region on Langkawi Island.
Meanwhile, he said that in line with this year’s JPJ’s anniversary celebration, themed, ‘Digitalisasi Memacu Profesionalisme JPJ’, all department’s members and officers should take the opportunity to improve the existing technology further.
“I believe that JPJ is ready to prepare a strategy to ensure the survival of the road transport ecosystem in this country, including following the trend of digitalisation which includes driver licensing services, vehicle licensing, integrated enforcement and the field of automotive engineering.
“This development has also been proven to have an impact when, up to May 10, more than nine million driving licence holders had JPJeID to access the MyJPJ application,” he said. — Bernama
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[Late Dewan Negara president Mutang Tagal a fair leader to all, says Sarawak premier]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUCHING, May 11 — The late Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal who died yesterday was a fair leader to all communities....]]></description>
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KUCHING, May 11 — The late Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal who died yesterday was a fair leader to all communities.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said Sarawak also lost a great leader with the passing of Mutang.
“I had the opportunity to visit Mutang on Wednesday.
“He was a good leader, he was very fair to all communities,” he told reporters after attending Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supreme council meeting here, today.
Mutang died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur at 11.46 am on Friday at the age of 69.
He was admitted to IJN shortly after arriving from Azerbaijan on May 6, following a working visit that started on April 29 and returning earlier than scheduled.
The Senate president had led a Malaysian delegation to attend the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held from May 1 to 3 in Baku.
On February 19, Mutang was appointed as the 20th president of the Dewan Negara, replacing Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who relinquished the post following his appointment as the Sarawak Governor.
Mutang made history as the first leader from the Lun Bawang ethnic group to be appointed as the Senate president. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 14:35:35 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Late Mutang had strong principles, values towards parliamentary reform, says PM Anwar]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 ― Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the country has lost a leader who was very serious in...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 ― Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the country has lost a leader who was very serious in parliamentary reform efforts with the demise of Senate president Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal.
The prime minister said that although Mutang had quit politics a long time ago, his determination to elevate the dignity of Parliament, including the Senate, to greater heights could be seen as soon as he was appointed to hold the office of Senate president last February.
“(As soon as he was appointed) he began holding serious discussions on parliamentary reform with the Dewan Rakyat Speaker (Tan Sri Johari Abdul). I took him as someone who had strong principles and good moral values.
“We have indeed lost a Senate president who was able to elevate the dignity of the Senate and proposed a reform in our parliamentary system,” Anwar told reporters when met at the Nirvana Centre here today.
Anwar arrived at the memorial centre at noon to pay his last respects to Mutang who died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) yesterday.
Anwar spent about 20 minutes meeting Mutang family members including his wife, Datin Ho May Leng, and their three children to convey his condolences.
Mutang, 69, was admitted to the IJN on May 6 upon his return from Azerbaijan on May 6.
Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Johari and his deputy Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor, as well as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said also paid their last respects to the Senate president today.
According to a statement from the Senate President’s Office, another memorial service will be held at the Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) Church in Miri starting at 10am on Sunday.
Mutang will be laid to rest at the SIB Lambir Cemetery on Monday.
On February 19, the former Bukit Mas Member of Parliament was appointed as the 20th president of the Senate, replacing Wan Junaidi, who relinquished the post following his appointment as the Sarawak governor.
Mutang also made history as the first leader from the Lun Bawang ethnic group to be appointed as the Senate president. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 14:13:57 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IGP: No reports involving 3R issues received during KKB by-election campaign]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― Police have not received any report involving 3R (race, religion and royalty) issues througho...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― Police have not received any report involving 3R (race, religion and royalty) issues throughout the 14-day campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that based on police monitoring and observation, none of the contesting parties were found to have raised such issues during their campaign, as focus was given more on development issues.
“In terms of security control, most of our officers and personnel are already well versed in maintaining public order and safety, especially for the voters and election workers,” he said when met after attending a briefing at the Hulu Selangor District Police headquarters here today.
The two-week campaign period for the KKB polls began on April 27 and ended at midnight last night.
Meanwhile, Razarudin said 190 campaign permits were approved for contesting parties and candidates for the by-election.
The by-election is a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 13:55:24 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Abang Johari: GPS broached Sarawak redelineation this year]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUCHING, May 11 — The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supreme council discussed the possibility of the Electoral Commission...]]></description>
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KUCHING, May 11 — The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) supreme council discussed the possibility of the Electoral Commission reviewing voting boundaries for the state this year, Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said today.
The GPS chairman said the coalition would make proposals on the new constituencies, but acknowledged that it was the EC’s prerogative to decide.
“We will give our views to EC on matters that should be taken into consideration in determining the new state constituencies that will be created by the EC,” he told reporters after chairing the supreme council meeting.
He said the GPS has basic parameters for how constituencies should be drawn up, such as including diverse communities and a mix of both urban and rural areas.
Presently, Sarawak has 82 state and 31 federal seats.
The last review of the state’s electoral boundaries was carried out in 2015.
Earlier, the GPS supreme council also observed a minute’s silence at the meeting to pay respects to Dewan Negara President Datuk Mutang Tagal who died yesterday.
Abang Johari said Mutang’s death was a great loss for the state.
Mutang became the Senate president on February 19 as a replacement to Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who left the post to become the governor of Sarawak.
The appointment made Mutang the first Sarawak native to head the Dewan Negara.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 13:46:58 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[KKB polls: 32.51pc voter turnout as of noon, says EC]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― The voter turnout for the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election has reached 32.51 per cent...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― The voter turnout for the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election has reached 32.51 per cent as of noon, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Eighteen polling centres with 74 voting streams for the by-election opened simultaneously at 8am.
All the polling stations will be open until 6pm, except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Bukit Fraser, which will close at 2pm. It caters for only 40 voters.
A total of 39,269 voters are eligible to cast their ballots today, with the EC expecting the total voter turnout to be around 60 per cent.
Vote tallying will be done at the Dewan Serbaguna dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor here and the official results are expected to be announced by 9pm at the earliest.
The by-election is a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 13:15:53 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[KKB polls: EC says results expected to be known by 9pm]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― The Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) by-election results will be known as early as 9pm, said Election Co...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― The Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) by-election results will be known as early as 9pm, said Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom.
He expressed his confidence that the vote tallying process would go smoothly thus allowing the results to be known early and he expected the voter turnout for the by-election to be around 60 per cent.
He said this when met by reporters after inspecting the voting process at the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kuala Kubu Baru voting centre today.
Commenting on the progress today, Azmi said as of noon, the EC was satisfied with the smooth process and voter turnout percentage.
“Thus far everything is going smoothly. I haven't heard of any problems, access to the voting channel is good for the elderly and the disabled,” he said.
Today’s by-election sees a four-cornered clash between Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent), and it is being held following the death of the incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, on March 21 due to cancer.
A total of 39,269 voters are eligible to cast their ballots today at 18 polling centres with 74 voting streams which opened simultaneously at 8am and will be closed at 6pm, except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Bukit Fraser which will be closed at 2pm as it caters for only 40 voters. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 13:09:44 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IGP: Cops to release photofit of suspect in Faisal Halim acid attack case]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 ― Police are in the process of preparing a photofit of a suspect involved in the acid attack on...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 ― Police are in the process of preparing a photofit of a suspect involved in the acid attack on national football player Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim, better known as Faisal Halim, last week.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the process would be carried out today based on the investigation findings, witness statements, and CCTV footage from the scene.
“We will produce the photofit, and from there, we will be able to gather even more information,” he told reporters after launching the Autism Day celebration at the Royal Malaysia Police Autism Centre here today.
Razarudin said that so far, the police have recorded statements from more than 12 individuals, including Faisal, in their investigation into the case.
“Faisal's statement has been recorded earlier, along with statements from over 12 other witnesses, including family members, the victim's in-laws, security guards (at the scene of the incident) and doctors,” he added.
On May 5, Faisal suffered fourth-degree burns after being splashed with acid at a shopping mall in Petaling Jaya. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 13:20:00 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EC deputy chief: Flags OK as long as outside limit at polling centres]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Political party flags near polling centres were acceptable so long as they were at least 50m awa...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 — Political party flags near polling centres were acceptable so long as they were at least 50m away, Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said.
Responding to a question on Perikatan Nasional supporters waving their flags nearby SMK Kuala Kubu Baru, he said this was discouraged but technically not against the law.
“It is a problem but they have to be at least 50 metres away. As long as they keep a distance. But, you know it is what it is," he said at a press conference here today.
As of 11am, the voters turnout has only reached 26 per cent.
Azmi said that while it would be unusual for a by-election, he was hopeful that the target for a 70 per cent turnout would be reached today.
He said voting has been smooth and uneventful, with the result expected by 9pm.
The EC deputy chair also added that accessibility for senior citizens and people with disabilities has been good.


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At SJKC Khing Ming, Malay Mail observed EC officers at the school gate actively looking out for the elderly who needed to use the two wheelchairs kept by the entrance.
Voters began gathering outside the school as early as 7.30am.
Palanisamy Dharmalingam, 34, came out to vote before 9am before even having breakfast as he had work after, “Haven't had breakfast. (I) need to go work later.”
Yap Kew, 74, was fortunate to have arrived early as it turned out his voting centre has changed.
“Before this, I (voted) here,” the 74-year-old said while awaiting assistance from EC officials.
The crowd at the voting centres was mostly older folk, some of whom came to vote with walking sticks and wheelchairs.
The queue was only the length of a classroom but the voting centre was filled with chatter even from the gate as people greeted their friends along the way.
Twins Chan Sher Er and Chan Sher Ni, 25, were voting for the second time and said that it was fun.


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But some voters were unhappy with the press presence in the area when Pakatan Harapan's Pang Sock Tao visited the voting centre. Malay Mail overheard a man complaining to the EC officers.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
The contest is between Pang, Perikatan Nasional's Khairul Azhari Saut, Hafizah Zainuddin from Parti Rakyat Malaysia, and independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 13:06:36 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wisma Putra: Malaysia welcomes UNGA's Resolution adoption, will continue support Palestine as UN's full member]]></title>
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PUTRAJAYA, May 11 ― Malaysia welcomed the adoption of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s (UNGA) Resolution during the resumed Tenth Emergency Special Session yesterday, which calls for the UN Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s application for full membership in the UN, said the Foreign Ministry. 
The ministry widely known as Wisma Putra, in a statement today, said Malaysia co-sponsored the resolution, along with 76 Member States and voted in favour of the Resolution, in line with her unwavering and long-standing position to the Palestinian cause.
“Malaysia will continue her efforts for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as the admission of Palestine as a full Member of the United Nations,” the statement read.
The ministry said the Resolution, which received 143 affirmative votes, 9 against and 25 abstentions, calls upon the UN Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s application for admission as a full UN Member State, after it was blocked by a veto last month.
The Foreign Ministry also noted that the overwhelming support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the right to their independent State of Palestine, signifies the international community’s steadfast commitment towards achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.
The Resolution also confers the State of Palestine additional rights and privileges that enable full participation in the sessions and work of the UN, it added.
Earlier, Anadolu Agency reported UNGA yesterday overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for the reevaluation of Palestine's UN membership bid and granting additional rights.
The resolution, which was spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates (on behalf of the Arab Group), was adopted by overwhelming consensus on Friday.
Co-sponsored by Turkiye along with nearly 80 member states, the resolution expressed “deep regret and concern” over veto of the US at the UN Security Council on April 18, reported Anadolu. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 12:52:16 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MMEA seizes 45 'bubu naga' fish traps in Yan]]></title>
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ALOR SETAR, May 11 ― The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 45 sets of 'bubu naga' fish traps through operations dubbed the Op Aman in several locations in the waters of Sungai Limau, near Yan, recently.
Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Noor Azreyanti Ishak said the operations were conducted based on public complaints and routine monitoring of ‘bubu naga’ fish traps which, if not curbed, could affect the country's fisheries resources.
“During the patrolling, members of MMEA found some suspicious-looking poles installed in the area. All ‘bubu naga’ fish traps worth almost RM6,000 were seized and taken to the jetty for further action,” she said in a statement here today.
She said the case was investigated under Section 11(3)(c) of the Fisheries Act 1985.
“MMEA will not compromise on any activity that violates maritime laws and is always committed to continuing operations and patrols to curb illegal activities in the country's waters,” she said.
“The public is urged to report any criminal activity or emergency at sea through the 24-hour emergency line MERS 999 or the Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone maritime operations centre at 04-7310579,” she said. ― Bernama
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[Invest Selangor eyes RM7b transaction value from Selangor International Business Summit 2024]]></title>
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BANGKOK, May 11 ― Invest Selangor Bhd is eyeing up to RM7 billion in potential transaction value from the Selangor In...]]></description>
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BANGKOK, May 11 ― Invest Selangor Bhd is eyeing up to RM7 billion in potential transaction value from the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) this year.
Invest Selangor Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Hasan Azhari Idris said following the overwhelming response from last year's SIBS, the summit will be held twice this year to accommodate increasing demand.
“Last year we managed to achieve about RM6 billion in potential transaction value, so we are confident to be able to achieve RM1 billion more this year, with the first series set from July 25 to July 27 while the second series will be held from October 16 to 19,” he told Bernama after promoting the summit here today.
In terms of visitors, he said they are expecting around 60,000 visitors to attend the trade shows.
SIBS is an annual business event initiated by the Selangor state government and organised by Invest Selangor Bhd.
However, Hasan said the two events in the first series in July will focus on the investment sector, namely the Selangor Industrial Park Expo (Spark) and the Selangor Asean Business Conference (SABC).
He said Spark, themed ‘Selangor, Gateway to Asean,’ aims to showcase Selangor's capabilities and attractiveness as an investment destination in the South East Asian region and to provide a one-stop event to showcase potential investment locations in Malaysia as well as in South East Asia.
“Currently, Spark has received over 60 per cent of bookings and the response is very positive. It could be due to Spark (being able to) offer different and possible investment locations in a single event.
“Investors and business delegations can evaluate and compare to find any suitable locations as well as suitable partners for their investment projects,” he said.
He added that Spark will feature over 150 companies, not only from Malaysia but also from Asean countries and the participants will be from a diverse range of business sectors.
Meanwhile, Hasan said Selangor is pushing for an Asean agenda in SABC as it aligns with its strategic objectives of economic growth, regional collaboration, policy advocacy and brand enhancement within the Asean context.
“In addition, it is with great advantage that Selangor see Asean as a comprehensive industries supply-chain ecosystem, where we must admit, some countries may have competitive advantages to develop parts of the supply chain of certain industries, whereas we focus on the other parts of that supply-chain of certain industries
“Therefore, the close cooperation is vital to ensure Asean as a whole can attract the investment projects into the region collectively,” he said.
He said the SABC will provide an intellectual discourse platform for investors and business communities to understand more about each country's value proposition, before visiting the country's pavilions in Spark 2024.
“The combination of these events will provide appropriate topics of discussion and networking opportunities between potential investors, the business leaders of Asean as well as the government officials attending SABC and Spark,” he added.
SIBS, introduced in 2015, has attracted the participation of various government agencies, as well as industry players and trade visitors from foreign countries, including China, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Uganda, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Korea, Turkey, Kenya, and Australia. ― Bernama
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[KKB polls: Senior couple travels nearly 200km to cast ballots]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― A couple in their 60s travelled for nearly 200 kilometres (km) today from Kuala Kangsar, Pera...]]></description>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― A couple in their 60s travelled for nearly 200 kilometres (km) today from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, to fulfil their responsibilities as voters for the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election.
Private sector retiree Abdul Rahim Bidin, 67, and his wife, Noraini Mansor, 65, started their journey as early as 5am and the journey took them more than two hours to reach the polling station.
“After voting I will drive home... we came down here because voting is our responsibility. I would drive back and forth to vote in every election and we have been doing it for the past 10 years,” he said when met by reporters at the Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Khing Ming voting centre here today.
Abdul Rahim, came to the polling station using a cane, and Noraini, cast their ballot papers at the same polling station.
Meanwhile, another voter, Rodznah Bakar, 61, did not want to miss the opportunity to fulfil her responsibilities and came with her husband to the polling centre as early as 7am despite suffering from pain in her legs and having to use a wheelchair.
Rodznah cast her vote at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kuala Kubu Baru.
“My husband and I went out as early as 7 this morning even though the location of the polling station is close to the house in Taman Pesara. We booked a rental car last night to take us to the polling station since my husband and I can’t drive ourselves.
“I would like to thank the Election Commission (EC) staff who helped make it easier for us to vote today,” she said.
Meanwhile, according to the EC, the turnout for the by-election was 18.05 per cent as of 10 this morning and the voting process took place in good weather conditions.
Today's by-election sees a four-cornered clash between Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Periktaan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent), and it is being held following the death of the incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, on March 21 due to cancer.
A total of 39,269 voters are eligible to cast their ballots today. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 11:28:18 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tuan Ibrahim: Perikatan still to settle on PM candidate]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is yet to decide on its prime minister candidate, according to PAS deputy...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is yet to decide on its prime minister candidate, according to PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
The senior PAS leader said issue of selecting a prime minister candidate for the coalition for the 16th general election is yet to be discussed.
“Whether to maintain PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as the prime minister candidate is yet to be discussed,” he reportedly told Sinar Harian yesterday.
He said the issue of a PN candidate did not arise as the 16th general election is yet to come.
“For now, we focus on our agenda to strengthen PN and the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election,” he said.
He said there was no need to stir up controversies over issues that are yet to be decided.
“All parties must have a prime minister candidate but PN will only make the decision when the time comes,” he said.
He said that previously, PN had agreed to the appointment of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob from Umno for the country's interest at the time.
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<title><![CDATA[Pakatan’s Pang urges Kuala Kubu Baru to come and vote]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao has asked Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) residents to fulfil the...]]></description>
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KUALA SELANGOR, May 11 — Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao has asked Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) residents to fulfil their constitutional duty to vote in the by-election here today.
She also urged them to come out early to vote for the state legislative assembly seat due to unpredictable weather conditions lately.
“I hope all Kuala Kubu Baru voters can come out and fulfil their responsibility as a citizen,” she told reporters outside of SJKC Khing Ming, here.
She also reminded voters to be at their polling stations before 6pm, but reminded those voting at SJKC Bukit Fraser that it will close at 2pm because it has only 40 voters.
Voters at SJKC Ching Ming spent an average of 15 minutes in and out of the voting centre, as queues were typically the length of a classroom.
The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee Kee Hiong, on March 21 from cancer.
Today, PH's Pang will be contending with Perikatan Nasional's Khairul Azhari Saut, Hafizah Zainuddin from Parti Rakyat Malaysia and Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin.
In the state election in August last year, Lee beat candidates from PN, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) by a majority of 4,119 votes.
Earlier today, Malay Mail reported that analysts predict a victory for Pang, but with a lower majority than Lee had obtained.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 09:59:48 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Malaysian teacher, Faridah Mohamed, raising profile of Bahasa Melayu in Japan]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 ― She has dedicated a substantial portion of her career as an educator to teaching Bahasa Melayu in Japan and raising the profile of Malaysia’s national language in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Faridah Mohamed is 65 now but retirement is the last thing on her mind. She is currently a special visiting lecturer at the Centre for Language and Culture Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Just recently, the university renewed her contract for another four years.
The former teacher of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sanzac Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, considers Japan a home away from home, having first set foot in Tokyo in 1989.
In a telephone interview with Bernama, she said she was among the first batch of government schoolteachers selected under the Look East Policy to attend a one-year course in Japanese language studies.
“After completing this course, I accepted an offer to do a four-year degree course in Japanese language and culture studies at Mei Kai University (in Chiba, about 50 kilometres from Tokyo),” she said.
Needless to say, Faridah, who hails from Batu Pahat, Johor, became fluent in Japanese and can also read and write in the language.
“During my early days (in Japan), I received numerous offers for part-time jobs teaching Bahasa Melayu in schools and universities, translating (from Japanese to Malay and vice-versa), proofreading and doing voiceovers for schools and private companies,” she said.
She also got offers to translate radio and drama scripts, and documentaries and has even compiled a few Japanese-Malay, Malay-Japanese dictionaries and written basic and intermediate-level Japanese-Malay communication books.
“I did not turn down any offer because I enjoyed teaching the locals our national language, focusing on the use of proper grammar. The pay was good too... I didn’t have much competition because at that time there were no Malays here taking advantage of all those opportunities,” she told Bernama.
On why she decided to stay back in Japan after completing the one-year course in 1989, Faridah said it was driven by her enthusiasm to elevate Bahasa Melayu’s prominence on the world stage.
The mother-of-two said it was a tough decision to make but she saw the vast job opportunities in Japan as a Bahasa Melayu teacher.
Since she was a government teacher then, she had to pay a penalty as compensation to the Malaysian government for choosing to remain in Japan. Fortunately, she could settle the payment with the money she earned from her part-time work as a teacher and translator.
“I have teaching skills and expertise in both Bahasa Melayu and the Japanese language. My name is well-known and often referenced,” said Faridah, who also has a Master’s degree in Comparative Cultural Studies from the International Christian University in Tokyo.
Faridah hoped the Malaysian government or local universities would send experienced educators of high calibre to Japan to further promote the Malay language in that nation.
“The Japanese people’s acceptance of Malay is growing and gaining more ground compared to 20 or 30 years ago. While people of other races can also teach Bahasa Melayu, their grammar and vocabulary skills may not be precise, and they often mix Malay with foreign languages,” she said.
She added that she is worried universities or schools in Japan may be forced to discontinue their Bahasa Melayu courses due to a shortage of teachers.
Asked when she plans to return to her homeland for good, Faridah said she will remain in Japan as long as her expertise and skills are needed or until a suitable replacement can be found to continue the work she is currently doing. ― Bernama
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[PM Anwar provides assistance to actor ‘Daddy Rock’]]></title>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided some assistance to actor Shahrol Asikin Mohd Shariff, popularly known as Daddy Rock, for his medication and daily use.
The prime minister shared the matter in a Facebook post, adding that the donation was presented by his political secretary Ahmad Farhan Fauzi during a recent visit.
Anwar also said that Shahrol Asikin would be undergoing a heart operation due to heart complications next month.
“I pray that his operation will go well and for his speedy recovery, Insya-Allah,” Anwar added. ― Bernama 
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<title><![CDATA[KKB by-election: 18 polling centres open at 8am]]></title>
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HULU SELANGOR, May 11 ― A total of 18 polling centres with 74 voting streams for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election opened simultaneously at 8am today.
All the polling stations will be open until 6pm, except for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Bukit Fraser, which will close at 2pm. It caters for only 40 voters.
A total of 39,269 voters are eligible to cast their ballots today.
Vote tallying will be done at the Dewan Serbaguna dan Kompleks Sukan Daerah Hulu Selangor here and the official results are expected to be announced at 10pm.
The voting process will be managed by 760 Election Commission (EC) workers while 1,133 police personnel will be deployed for polling day duty.
Last Tuesday, 97 per cent or 769 police and military personnel and their spouses cast their ballots in early voting.
It was held at two polling centres ― Signals Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division, Camp Erskine and Dewan Serbaguna Maktab Polis Diraja Malaysia ― which have three polling streams.
The by-election is a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent).
All the candidates will not be voting as they are not registered voters in the constituency.
The seat fell vacant following the death of incumbent Lee Kee Hiong, 58, of DAP on March 21 due to cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee defeated challengers from Perikatan Nasional, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance with a majority of 4,119 votes to retain the seat for the third consecutive term. ― Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 08:14:25 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Analysts predict a win for Pakatan’s Pang in KKB by-election today, but with a smaller majority]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Political analysts have predicted that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate, Pang Sock Tao, will wi...]]></description>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — Political analysts have predicted that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate, Pang Sock Tao, will win the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election today.
However, several told Malay Mail that the victory is expected to have a lower margin than what the late Lee Kee Hiong amassed during last year’s state election due to a lower voter turnout in the constituency.
Syaza Shukri, assistant professor of political science at International Islamic University Malaysia, said he anticipates that the voter turnout will be so-so as the sense of excitement is simply not there.
“Perhaps 50 to 60 per cent just because I don’t get a sense of excitement that usually brings people out to vote.
“My suspicion is that PH will win, even with an average turnout, because I think PH supporters may have more to lose so they will likely be more motivated to go out and vote.
“Perikatan Nasional (PN) voters are split between PAS and Bersatu voters and my suspicion is that PAS supporters may not be too eager to vote, but I’m not sure given that Takiyuddin said not voting is ‘<a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/07/as-race-for-kkb-vote-tightens-pas-sec-gen-warns-members-of-disciplinary-action-as-it-is-haram-if-they-dont-vote/132907" target="_blank">haram</a>’,” she told Malay Mail when contacted, while referring to PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan’s recent comments.


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<div class="image-caption">Perikatan Nasional candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election Khairul Azhari Saut speaks at the Ceramah Umum Perikatan Nasional in Kuala Kubu Baru April 30, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara.</div>
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Singapore Institute of International Affairs senior fellow Oh Ei Sun echoed Syaza’s sentiments that the status quo will prevail despite a lower voter turnout.
“Perhaps the voter turnout will be no higher than other recent by-elections, ranging from 50 per cent to 60 per cent or so.
“I think DAP will still squeeze by with a lower margin. Inevitably by-elections are usually used as referendums on the performance of the government of the day,” he said.
Similarly, Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research (NASR) senior fellow Azmi Hassan said voters were showing signs of election fatigue.
“Looking at the campaigns and sentiments played, I think voters are quite tired.
“Not only that, but they don’t see the urgency of going out to vote because nothing will change. It’s the politicians who have a point to prove,” he said.
The electoral roll for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election has 40,226 people consisting of 39,362 ordinary voters, 625 policemen, 238 military personnel and spouses and one overseas absentee voter.


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<div class="image-caption">The electoral roll for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election has 40,226 people consisting of 39,362 ordinary voters, 625 policemen, 238 military personnel and spouses and one overseas absentee voter. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin </div>
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The Kuala Kubu Baru seat fell vacant following the death of its three-term assemblyman, Lee, on March 21 from cancer.
In the state election in August last year, Lee beat candidates from PN, Parti Rakyat Malaysia and the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) by a majority of 4,119 votes.
In a four-cornered fight, Pang will take on PN’s Khairul Azhari Saut, Hafizah Zainuddin from Parti Rakyat Malaysia and Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin.
Pang’s victory could put an end to the suggestion from the Opposition that fielding a Malay candidate would have given them a better chance of securing a win.
Currently, the Malay community in Kuala Kubu Baru makes up 46 per cent of voters, compared to Chinese voters at 30.6 per cent.
This represents a significant shift from 2018 when Malays made up 44 per cent of voters and Chinese 35 per cent.
 
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 07:00:00 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PM urges Sime Darby Plantation to pioneer less reliance on foreign labour]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/pm-urges-sime-darby-plantation-to-pioneer-less-reliance-on-foreign-labour/133690</link>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (Sime Darby Plantation) to be a supporter and pioneer of the government’s efforts to reduce dependency on foreign labour in the plantation sector.
In his Facebook post tonight, Anwar said the approach and technological advancement used by the plantation company should be emulated as a model by smallholders in the future.
Sharing about his working visit to the Sime Darby Plantation’s operation site at Pulau Carey, Selangor, Anwar said he was shown the transformative potential of mechanisation, automation and digitalisation in the oil palm plantation sector.
“This includes the use of new plantation technology and machinery, like autonomous palm fruit picking robots and fertiliser application machinery developed by the company’s in-house expertise.
“SD Plantation is also pioneering advanced technology that is equipped with AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning to reduce the sector’s reliance on manual labour and, thus, attract more young local talents to be involved in the oil palm industry,” he said. 
Anwar also expressed his pride after being told of the existence of technologies at the Sime Darby Plantation operations centre which is operated by local companies like eMooVit Technology Sdn Bhd, which is a high-tech company that specialises in autonomous vehicle technology and robotics.
“In its collaboration with Sime Darby Plantation, eMooVit has developed various technologies, including the Autonomous Mechanical Buffalo Grabber (AMBG), which is a driverless vehicle to pick oil palm,” he said.
The Prime Minister said another local start-up company which has partnered with Sime Darby Plantation is Braintree Technologies Sdn Bhd, which assists Sime Darby Plantation in developing an autonomous fertiliser sprayer to ensure the fertilisation process is done efficiently and accurately.
In addition, he also hopes that government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) in the plantation sector will mobilise energy and funds and share ideas with start-up companies to ensure they expand to the international stage and achieve their maximum potential, as envisioned through the Madani Economy framework. — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 23:51:40 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[KL police: Two men arrested over firebombing of entertainment outlet at Jalan Yap Kwan Seng]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/kl-police-two-men-arrested-over-firebombing-of-entertainment-outlet-at-jalan-yap-kwan-seng/133688</link>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The police have arrested two local men at Batu Caves this afternoon to facilitate investigations into the firebombing of an entertainment outlet in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng early yesterday morning.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the men were arrested at 3 pm at a house.
“We will submit an application for remand for both suspects tomorrow, and based on preliminary investigations, the incident does not involve any extremist elements.
“The case is being investigated under Section 435 and 506 of the Penal Code,” he said at the Sentul district police headquarters Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations here today, adding that the police have also taken statements from the owner of the premises and the entertainment outlet manager.
On the 10 suspects, including three foreigners, with ties to the Israeli man charged for firearms’ possession, Rusdi said that they will be released next week on police bail and the three foreigners will be handed over to the Immigration Department for further action.
“They will be released before the remand period is up but can be recalled to facilitate investigations,” he added. — Bernama
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[Secondary schools in Sarawak to implement dual-language programme immediately]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/secondary-schools-in-sarawak-to-implement-dual-language-programme-immediately/133680</link>
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<description><![CDATA[SIBU, May 10 — The Sarawak dual-language programme (DLP) which uses English in teaching Mathematics and Science subjects...]]></description>
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SIBU, May 10 — The Sarawak dual-language programme (DLP) which uses English in teaching Mathematics and Science subjects will be extended to secondary schools across Sarawak with immediate effect, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.
The state Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development pointed out that the move was in line with Sarawak government’s objective to use English as a medium of instruction in all schools across the state.
“The DLP programme, which is currently implemented to Primary 1 to 5 in Sarawak, will also be extended to secondary schools across the state with immediate effect.
“This is one of the several agreed-upon points by the federal government that Sarawak has presented,” Dr Annuar told The Borneo Post.
The Nangka assemblyman said with the implementation of DLP in secondary schools, STEM subjects, namely Additional Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, will be taught in English.
He added that this was the right step towards encouraging more students to be interested in STEM subjects.
Also, he said the state government has presented 15 very comprehensive points to the federal government as part of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) negotiations for the devolution of power in education.
This was within the framework of the ambit of Paragraph 17 of the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report 1962, he said.
“We aim to translate these into a circular for smooth implementation.
“We are also exploring the possibility of incorporating these points into regulations or relevant statutes to ensure continuity regardless of changes in leadership or government,” he said in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Dr Annuar was responding to a question posed by Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing (GPS-Meradong) regarding the status of the devolution of education autonomy to the Sarawak government. — The Borneo Post
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[KKB polls: Go out to vote with peace of mind as safety assured, says Selangor police]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/kkb-polls-go-out-to-vote-with-peace-of-mind-as-safety-assured-says-selangor-police/133679</link>
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SHAH ALAM, May 10 — The public need not worry about voting in the Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) state by-election tomorrow because public order and security are assured, said Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.
He said voters can fulfil their responsibilities without any concerns as security forces are present at all locations to maintain order.
“Selangor police guarantee the safety of voters and they can go out to vote without any worries.
“Voters and the parties involved are advised to park their vehicles in appropriate places and to follow the instructions of the officers on duty,” he said in a statement here today.
Hussein also reminded candidates and their supporters to always respect and adhere to the legal requirements throughout the voting process tomorrow.
He said all parties should refrain from touching on the 3R issue (royalty, religion and race) and avoid any provocations that could jeopardise public order and security.
Hussein said five investigation papers were opened involving two arrests during the campaign period from April 27 until yesterday.
He said the five investigation papers involved Sections 4 and 4(A) of the Election Act 1954, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section 504 of the Penal Code.
“Out of the five investigation papers, two local men have been charged in court,” he said, adding that no ceramah and campaigns were conducted without a permit.
The by-election is a four-cornered fight involving Pang Sock Tao (Pakatan Harapan), Khairul Azhari Saut (Perikatan Nasional), Hafizah Zainuddin (Parti Rakyat Malaysia) and Nyau Ke Xin (Independent). — Bernama
 
 
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 22:18:24 +0800</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Anwar: Malaysia ready to strengthen ties with Singapore under incoming PM Lawrence Wong ]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/anwar-malaysia-ready-to-strengthen-ties-with-singapore-under-incoming-pm-lawrence-wong/133677</link>
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Malaysia is ready to continue strengthening relations with Singapore under its incoming prime minister Lawrence Wong, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a Facebook post today, Anwar said Malaysia’s readiness reflects the positive sentiment expressed by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who hopes to see the close relationship between the two countries continue to flourish under Wong’s leadership.
Anwar said that Singapore’s hope was conveyed by Lee when he received a phone call from his Singaporean counterpart after the inauguration of the Malaysia Artificial Intelligence Nexus 2024.
“PM Lee officially informed me that he will be handing over the reins to Lawrence Wong next week and expressed his desire to see the close Malaysia-Singapore relationship continue to thrive under the new leadership.
“I welcome PM Lee’s wish and am ready to continue strengthening Malaysia-Singapore relations under Lawrence’s leadership,” he said.
Anwar added that he had the opportunity to invite Lee and his wife, Ho Ching, to visit Malaysia soon.
According to Anwar, both he and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, highly value the close personal relationship with Lee and Ho Ching.
“Our conversations in every meeting are always grounded in a friend-to-friend approach.
“All the best, my friend. May a bright future continue to await Malaysia and Singapore, God willing,” he said.
Wong, who is currently Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will take over as Singapore’s Prime Minister from Lee on May 15. — Bernama
 
 
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<title><![CDATA[Ties with Malaysia good but some issues left for successor to settle, says Singapore PM Lee]]></title>
<link>https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/05/10/ties-with-malaysia-good-but-some-issues-left-for-successor-to-settle-says-singapore-pm-lee/133676</link>
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SINGAPORE, May 10 — Outgoing Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the republic’s relations with neighbouring Malaysia have been “generally good” during his time, but there are still some issues for his successor to address and work on.
Lee in an interview with local media ahead of the leadership transition on May 15, said during his 20 years as Prime Minister, he made progress on several issues with different counterparts from Malaysia, including the Pedra Branca (Pulau Batu Puteh) and the Malayan Railway land. 
“For example, with (Tun) Abdullah Badawi, he was PM when the Pedra Branca judgment at the ICJ (International Court of Justice) was published.
“And we discussed it, I talked to him, and we decided, we would both accept this and now we should move on and talk about the next stage,” he said in the interview which was aired today.
The transcript of the interview was shared on the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) website.
Lee, who became Singapore’s third Prime Minister in 2004, has worked with a long list of Malaysian Prime Ministers, starting with Abdullah, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Singapore head of government mentioned that with his current counterpart, Anwar, the two sides have been discussing significant cooperation, including the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) that will connect Johor with Singapore.
“We are talking about other issues, can be cooperative but also sensitive. Airspace, the maritime boundaries... water; these are things which need to be discussed. We have not settled them. So, there is work to be done by my successor,” he said.
Lee emphasised that ties with neighbouring countries like Malaysia will always involve “complicated relationships” due to the potential for differing perspectives or points of contention.
“I think we both know that, and both try our best not to collide, because we can do many things together,” he added.
Lee will relinquish his office on May 15 to give way to his successor Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong who is set to be sworn in as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister on the same date. — Bernama
 
 
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