Politics

LONDON: The British parliament dissolved on Thursday ahead of a July 4 general election, which looks set to bring Labour to power after 14 years of Conservative rule. Five weeks of campaigning officially began as 650 seats of members of…

TOKYO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday reiterated his statement that his meeting with Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Khalid Meshaal in Doha, Qatar last week was to persuade them to come up with a peaceful solution to…

CYBERJAYA: According to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, three Bumiputera agencies have been reorganised under the Ministry of Economy to increase their economic participation. This will be accomplished through creative and astute…

KUANTAN: The government would ensure that low-density, rural, and interior locations have adequate internet access to let students to learn online, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.He also stated that the government…

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg of Sarawak has stated that the state intends to build a new international airport in Kuching to facilitate the expansion of the aviation sector in the state. He asserts…

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the King should decide if Anwar's incarcerated predecessor, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, may spend his remaining sentence under house arrest. "Whether Najib should be given house…

SINGAPORE: On Wednesday evening, Singapore will celebrate the appointment of a new prime minister, a historic occasion that comes after almost 20 years. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, 51, will take over as…

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Wednesday swiftly and overwhelmingly defeated an effort by firebrand Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, a fellow Republican, from his leadership role.…

PETALING JAYA: Voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu will head to the ballot box on May 11 in a by-election to choose their state assembly representative. To measure how the constituency stacks up against other state seats in Selangor, The Star…

Barisan Nasional is prepared to contest six parliamentary seats currently held by Bersatu if they are declared vacant, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi . The coalition chairman and Umno president said these seats used to be…