SINGAPORE: The infrastructure expansion of the Johor-Singapore Causeway is possible, but it will require detailed plans and coordination between both sides, according to the republic’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. “Theoretically, is it possible? The answer is yes, but there will be a lot of details to coordinate,” he responded when asked about
PUTRAJAYA: The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a Malaysian citizen, 30-year-old Asrul Nizam Apridwson, has gone missing and is believed to have been affected by the landslide incident in Padang Panjang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 27. In a statement today, it said the Consulate General of Malaysia in Medan
ANKARA, Turkiye: Severe floods and landslides on the Indonesian island of Sumatra have killed at least 303 people, with another 279 missing, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing the National Disaster Management Agency (BNBP) on Saturday. BNBP head Suharyanto said that so far, 166 people have died in North Sumatra, with 143
KUALA LUMPUR: Five women candidates who contested in the 17th Sabah State Election have succeeded in securing the mandate from voters. They are the incumbent for the Kukusan seat, Datuk Rina Jainal; the incumbent for the Matunggong seat, Datuk Julita Mojungki; Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Usukan); Edna Jessica Majimbun (Inanam); and Nurulalsah Hasan Alban (Sungai
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, was sworn in early today as Sabah Chief Minister for a second term. Hajiji, who retained the Sulaman seat in the 17th Sabah State Election yesterday, took his oath of office before Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman in
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, described the victory of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) in the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) as a victory for the people of Sabah. In this regard, Hajiji, who is also the GRS Chairman, thanked all the people of Sabah for
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) won the most seats after the official results of the 17th Sabah State Election in all 73 constituencies were announced by the Election Commission. GRS won 29 state seats as opposed to Parti Warisan that won 25 seats. Barisan Nasional (BN) won six seats, Independents five, UPKO three,
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Negotiations to form a new Sabah State Government following the state election are actively taking place at several locations in the city tonight. As of 11:00 pm, the Election Commission (EC) has officially announced the results for 22 seats, but it is understood that parties are actively
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Federal Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, failed to capture the Tanjung Aru seat in the 17th Sabah State Election today. Chan, who is also Kota Kinabalu Member of Parliament, said that he accepts and respects the election results. “The people of Sabah have made their
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Unofficial results of the 17th Sabah State Election as of 10:05 pm show that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has won 29 seats. The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has 73 seats, and a simple majority of 37 seats is required to form the state government. Parti Warisan has secured victory
