Khoo Poay Tiong named Melaka DAP chairman for 2024-2027 term Posted on November 25, 2024 By serv MELAKA — Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong has been appointed Melaka DAP chairman for the 2024-2027 term. Kesidang assemblyman Allex Seah Shoo Chin, who was appointed state DAP secretary for the same term, said that the 15 state committee members who won unopposed met this afternoon to decide the various positions. Former Gadek assemblyman G Saminathan retained his position as state DAP deputy chairman, he added. “Banda Hilir assemblyman Leng Chau Yen and S Chandru meanwhile were appointed vice-presidents,” he said when contacted today. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke had previously been reported as saying that the Melaka DAP had decided to retain its party leadership without contest for the second time since 2021. It was the result of consensus between party members, who agreed to nominate 15 names for the state committee, resulting in no contests, he added. — Bernama News
Najib: My phone call to 1MDB chairman was not to pressure 1MDB board to approve US$1b deal Posted on December 4, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 ± Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied that he had intended in 2009 to pressure government-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) into approving a US$1 billion joint venture with PetroSaudi International Limited (PSI). Testifying as the first defence witness in his 1MDB trial, Najib… Read More
Domestic Trade Ministry busts Selangor syndicate reselling subsidised and used cooking oil mix at marked-up prices Posted on November 15, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) has dismantled a syndicate allegedly mixing subsidised cooking oil with used oil and reselling it at inflated prices. Its minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said the syndicate was uncovered during two separate raids on Tuesday at… Read More
New planes, old problems: Malaysia Airlines says A330neos have engine issues Posted on December 23, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Malaysia Airlines is facing another operational setback after its brand-new Airbus A330neo, which just went into service on December 19, was grounded for at least 48 hours due to technical issues. The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, experienced a series of technical malfunctions… Read More