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New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PKR polls won't divide party or affect unity, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The ongoing campaign for the PKR party election may be competitive, but Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is optimistic that it will not cause division among members or affect unity in the party. The Home Minister, who is also a PKR central leadership council member, said the party has always placed the welfare of the people and the interests of the nation as its priority. "Nothing is impossible in politics, especially in the lead-up to party elections. PKR is, at the very least, a party that has won 30 seats in past general elections. Leading up to 2025, the party elections will unfold with all sorts of styles and all sorts of candidates. "Some win, some lose, some leave the party. It's all part of it. But at the end of the day, what is the benchmark? It's whether the party is accepted by the people when it contests in a general election. "I would say that for a party that is relatively new after Umno. It's the party that wins the fewest seats. This shows that Keadilan is a political party that has a place in the country's political landscape," he told reporters at a conference after the Immigration Department's Excellent Service Award ceremony. Saifuddin was asked on Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's campaign, which was seen as frequently naming specific PKR leaders, and the possible implications it may have on members who will be voting at the end of the month. Asked on the debate between Rafizi and PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar, Saifuddin stressed that the debate should be viewed from a particular perspective. He said PKR has reached 26 years of existence, and its party elections are usually held in a lively atmosphere. "It's like this, a debate is just one method. It depends on whether the candidates choose to accept or decline it. It's called an offer, not a compulsion," he said. Previously, it was reported that Rafizi has expressed his readiness to engage in an open debate with Nurul Izzah as they vie for the deputy presidency in the upcoming PKR party elections. Rafizi, who is seeking to defend his position as deputy president, said he welcomed the suggestion from grassroots members for a face-to-face debate with his fellow contender – provided it is organised by an independent third party.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia eyes UN-Habitat presidency for 2026-2029 term
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is aiming for the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2026–2029 term, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the Cabinet had endorsed the Housing and Local Government Ministry to lead the country's bid for the role. "On May 29, the ministry will represent Malaysia in Nairobi, Kenya, to contest for the UN-Habitat presidency. We hope to proudly raise the Jalur Gemilang on African soil," he said at the ministry's 2024 Excellence Appreciation Ceremony here today. Nga earlier stated that the ministry has been entrusted with making all necessary preparations to support the nation's candidacy. UN-Habitat, established under the mandate of the United Nations General Assembly, is responsible for promoting socially and environmentally sustainable urban development to ensure adequate housing for all. Meanwhile, Nga called on ministry staff to equip themselves with knowledge and skills aligned with technological advancements and global geopolitical shifts, in line with the ministry's people-centric mission. "We also need unity and commitment across all levels of society, in line with the 4P (People, Public, Private Partnership) concept - to effectively address global issues that directly impact governance and the well-being of the people. "Continuous improvements in good governance are also essential to meet public needs," he said. A total of 411 staff from various agencies received the Excellent Service Award, which includes a RM1,000 incentive and a certificate. Also present were Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu and secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib.– BERNAMA
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia eyes UN-Habitat presidency for 2026-2029 term
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming for the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2026–2029 term, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the Cabinet had endorsed the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to lead the country's bid for the role. 'On May 29, KPKT will represent Malaysia in Nairobi, Kenya, to contest for the UN-Habitat presidency. We hope to proudly raise the Jalur Gemilang on African soil,' he said at the KPKT 2024 Excellence Appreciation Ceremony here today. Nga earlier stated that KPKT has been entrusted with making all necessary preparations to support the nation's candidacy. UN-Habitat, established under the mandate of the United Nations General Assembly, is responsible for promoting socially and environmentally sustainable urban development, with the goal of ensuring adequate housing for all. Meanwhile, Nga called on KPKT staffl to equip themselves with knowledge and skills aligned with technological advancements and global geopolitical shifts, in line with the ministry's people-centric mission. 'We also need unity and commitment across all levels of society, in line with the 4P (People, Public, Private Partnership) concept - to effectively address global issues that directly impact governance and the well-being of the people. 'Continuous improvements in good governance are also essential to meet public needs,' he said. A total of 411 KPKT staff from various agencies received the Excellent Service Award, which includes a RM1,000 incentive and a certificate. Also present were Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu and KPKT secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia eyes UN-Habitat presidency
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming for the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for the 2026–2029 term, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the Cabinet had endorsed the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to lead the country's bid for the role. 'On May 29, KPKT will represent Malaysia in Nairobi, Kenya, to contest for the UN-Habitat presidency. We hope to proudly raise the Jalur Gemilang on African soil,' he said at the KPKT 2024 Excellence Appreciation Ceremony here today. Nga earlier stated that KPKT has been entrusted with making all necessary preparations to support the nation's candidacy. UN-Habitat, established under the mandate of the United Nations General Assembly, is responsible for promoting socially and environmentally sustainable urban development, with the goal of ensuring adequate housing for all. Meanwhile, Nga called on KPKT staffl to equip themselves with knowledge and skills aligned with technological advancements and global geopolitical shifts, in line with the ministry's people-centric mission. 'We also need unity and commitment across all levels of society, in line with the 4P (People, Public, Private Partnership) concept - to effectively address global issues that directly impact governance and the well-being of the people. 'Continuous improvements in good governance are also essential to meet public needs,' he said. A total of 411 KPKT staff from various agencies received the Excellent Service Award, which includes a RM1,000 incentive and a certificate. Also present were Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu and KPKT secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib.
Sinar Daily
06-05-2025
- Sinar Daily
Pamela Ling's husband among individuals under investigation
He said that authorities have also identified several other individuals apart from the woman's husband and that investigations are ongoing. 06 May 2025 04:33pm Razarudin said that so far, statements have been taken from 16 individuals, including the victim's husband, and checks confirmed that he is still in the country. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - The husband of Pamela Ling Yueh is among individuals being probed by police regarding her disappearance on April 9, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that authorities have also identified several other individuals apart from the woman's husband and that investigations are ongoing. "For now, there is a possibility that it being in that direction (that the husband is on the suspect list), and there may be others as well. The investigation (is not yet complete), and we believe there are others whom we also consider as suspects," he told reporters after the 2024 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Excellent Service Award (APC) ceremony at the Bukit Aman Senior Officers' Mess here today. Razarudin said that so far, statements have been taken from 16 individuals, including the victim's husband, and checks confirmed that he is still in the country. "A statement from the victim's children, who are in Singapore, will also be taken soon," he added. Razarudin said that the CCTV footage from the scene was also reviewed, and a statement was taken from an e-hailing driver who claimed that individuals impersonating police officers abducted the victim. "Investigations are ongoing to determine whether it was someone impersonating or an actual police officer who committed the wrongdoing. We will not compromise on such matters. "In past cases involving robbery or abduction by police personnel, we have charged them in court. This is documented in police history," he said. Razarudin added that a special task force has been established by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department to investigate the case, with the first meeting chaired by him tonight. He said the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters is handling the case under Section 363 of the Penal Code for abduction. Ling, 42, was reported missing en route to the Putrajaya Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in an e-hailing vehicle on April 9. Earlier, 66 PDRM personnel were among the 10,534 recipients of the 2024 APC, receiving certificates in recognition of their outstanding commitment and service performance. Of the total, 1,086 were senior police officers, 8,486 were lower-ranking police officers, and 962 were civil servants serving at Bukit Aman, state contingents, brigades, and training institutions nationwide. Bukit Aman's Department of Crime Prevention and Community Safety director Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad led the list of award recipients. Razarudin said that in addition to the APC certificate, each recipient also received a National Education Savings Scheme certificate from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation worth RM1,000 as an additional incentive. - BERNAMA More Like This
