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BN gunning for two-thirds’ victory in Johor: Ismail Sabri Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 10:26 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies SEGAMAT – Barisan Nasional (BN) is targeting a two-thirds majority victory in the Johor election, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.  The prime minister said BN’s chances were good, but the coalition does not intend to merely settle for a simple majority win. “Of course, on behalf of BN, I would say chances are good, but as I have said, we can’t declare victory in any competition before the final whistle is blown,” he said at a media conference after officiating the launch of the Keluarga Malaysia Armed Forces Homes at the Segamat camp here today. Also present were Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Chief of Defence Force Tan Sri Affendi Buang, and Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad. Ismail Sabri, who is also an Umno vice-president, said the party machinery must continue to work hard until a winner is declared. “I am confident, the Johor menteri besar and Hishammuddin are also confident, but confidence alone is not enough. The machinery must keep working to ensure a better performance. “As I have said, we do not want a simple majority, we want more than a simple majority, if possible two-thirds of the seats to be won by BN,” he said. BN will be contesting all 56 seats up for grabs in the March 12 polls. – Bernama, March 7, 2022   Healthy contest in Larkin hot seat, says Muda candidate Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 10:03 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies JOHOR BAHRU: Muda’s candidate in Larkin, Rasid Abu Bakar, says the six-cornered contest for the state seat, which sees him clashing with PKR’s Dr Zamil Najwah, has been healthy so far. In an interview with FMT, Rasid said there were “minimal issues” on the campaign trail between those in contention, which include Barisan Nasional, Perikatan Nasional, Pejuang and independent candidate Norramadan Buan. The 28-year-old said the past week of campaigning had been nothing but a “healthy and clean competition”, adding that this was important in nurturing a flourishing democracy in Malaysia. - More -   Russia tightens grip on seized Ukrainian nuclear plant; US, EU discuss oil bans Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 08:59 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies VIENNA (REUTERS) - Russian forces that seized Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have now placed staff running the facility under their command and restricted communications with the outside world, the UN nuclear watchdog said on Sunday (March 6). The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was "extremely concerned" about developments at Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear power plant, citing information from Ukraine's nuclear regulator. "Ukraine reports that any action of plant management - including measures related to the technical operation of the six reactor units - requires prior approval by the Russian commander," the IAEA said in a statement. - More -   Soaring oil prices gives govt room to continue fuel subsidies: Mustapa Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 08:33 AM - Forum: Business. Economy and Investment - No Replies KOTA BHARU – The soaring world crude oil prices currently gives some room to the government to continue providing fuel subsidies, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. However, he acknowledged that the price hikes due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will also see a rise in prices of other goods, especially imported items such as wheat and corn. He said the government will continue to monitor the situation, adding that it will definitely pose a challenge to the country’s financial management. “The increase in oil prices will increase revenue but some of the revenue will have to be channelled elsewhere. Estimates have not been made, but at the moment it only depends on assumptions. “Part of the increase will be used to pay for additional petrol and diesel subsidies,” he said. He said this during a press conference after officiating the launch of the Siti Khadijah Market Digital Transformation Programme here, today. – Bernama, March 6, 2022   Will The Ukraine Crisis End Washington's Global Hegemony? Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 08:28 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies   Russia-Ukraine conflict won’t devolve into WW3 unless… Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 08:14 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies KUALA LUMPUR – Amid growing fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could escalate into World War III, defence and security analysts are not expecting the conflict to devolve into a full-scale global war. Although about 20 countries – most members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) and the European Union (EU) – are pouring weapons into the former Soviet territory to help it fight off Russian soldiers, the analysts said none of them have moved to put boots on the ground. Nato is a defensive alliance of 30 countries from Europe and North America. Ukraine is not a Nato member but it is a partner country. This means Ukraine does not enjoy the security guarantee provided by the alliance’s founding treaty. Last Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had appealed to the EU to immediately allow Ukraine to gain membership under a special procedure as it defends itself from the Russian forces. According to a report by The Guardian, it is expected that EU leaders will be asked to discuss Ukraine’s application at an upcoming summit. However, Ukraine would be wise to not bank on what could prove to be more empty promises. - More -   Come back Rafizi, PKR needs you, says Wong Chen Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 08:10 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies PETALING JAYA: PKR needs its vice-president Rafizi Ramli to return to active politics and boost the party’s chances at the next general election, says Subang MP Wong Chen. Rafizi, a former MP for Pandan, took a step back from politics in December 2019, citing the need to concentrate on a start-up project. He said he was at a stage in life where he “needs to learn”. Wong Chen told FMT that “Rafizi is a proven politician, proven fighter and a great orator. That helps build a good image of the party, so we do need these kinds of people to be back in the party,” - More -   Adulation for Najib – have we lost our moral compass? Posted by: superadmin - 03-07-2022, 07:53 AM - Forum: Politics - No Replies BobbyO: If the Chinese in Johor can support a party and a leader that have allegedly robbed and plundered the nation, then there is hardly any hope left. The Scorpene fiasco, the 1MDB heist and the SRC robbery are just three of the main billion-ringgit deals that have damaged the reputation of this nation. Only God will know what this couple (former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak and wife Rosmah Mansor) will put their hands on should they return to power. At the same time, there is hardly any shame shown by Najib. Also, by all those who surround him and support such blatant actions. Vent: "I feel honoured that he (Najib) is willing to help me in this election," said MCA's Perling candidate Nicole Tan Hiang Kee. So, there we have it. MCA is not just a running dog for Umno, it also supports a shameless convicted felon unashamedly. I guess it's a case of birds of a feather flocking together - or perhaps the other avian adage - 'What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander too' may be more befitting? - More -   People still love Muafakat Nasional, don’t deny it: Annuar Posted by: superadmin - 03-06-2022, 08:45 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies MUAR – Many Malaysians still love Muafakat Nasional (MN) on the basis of the cooperation and unification brought about by the political coalition, says Ketereh Umno division head Tan Sri Annuar Musa. According to him, the Malay community and Muslims in particular, are happy to see leaders being on the same page and practising moderation in politics. “Many people like MN, let’s not deny that. When they see leaders being moderate, being in consensus, there will be more (supporters) there. “If we go to extremes, it will cause resentment among the people, and that’s why we need to understand the sentiments of the people,” he told reporters after attending the ceremony to hand out letters of appointments for Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) Community in the northern zone of Johor here today. Annuar was asked about Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s statement two days ago that political cooperation between the party and PAS should be kept ‘in a fold that need not be reopened’. In this regard, the former MN secretary-general said he took an open attitude by waiting for the official decision from Umno, while respecting the views given by individuals on the status of the cooperation. Annuar, who is the minister of communications and multimedia, said a total of 1,674 Keluarga Malaysia communities had been established as of February 17. He said 168 Keluarga Malaysia communities have been established in Johor, involving all its 56 state constituencies. “The government hopes that through the establishment of the Keluarga Malaysia community, it will be able to strengthen the socio-economic capacity and competitiveness of the local communities, in line with the development of the digital economy,” he said. – Bernama, March 6, 2022   Jaded voters in Skudai, but DAP set to win again Posted by: superadmin - 03-06-2022, 12:34 PM - Forum: Politics - No Replies SKUDAI: Voters in the Johor Bahru suburb of Skudai are frustrated and unhappy with politicians from both sides, but the seat, considered to be a DAP stronghold, looks likely to remain with the party. Locals met by FMT said they were disappointed with politicians, whether they were from government or opposition parties. Some said they would not cast their ballot this time, while others were undecided about their choice. A restaurant owner who only wanted to be known as Salam said businesses had been badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent floods. He claimed that local politicians turned a blind eye to their predicament. - More - Pages (1326): « Previous 1 … 870 871 872 873 874 … 1326 Next » Jump to page: