2013 transboundary smoke cost Malaysia RM1.57 billion, says report
The substantial economic and health impact of the yearly smoke should compel Putrajaya to do more to combat it, say the authors.
Umno-PAS pact popular, but not sure-fire election winner
Though surveys have shown most Malays support union, Pakatan can come out tops if it delivers on polls promises, say experts.
Umno-PAS to bank on ‘Islamic golden age’ to beat Pakatan in GE15
The nation’s 2 largest Malay parties signed pact resembling ‘Medina charter’ but analysts say it’s just political tool to regain power.
Nik Aziz would be happy with PAS-Umno deal, says Hadi
Revered deceased party spiritual leader was open to cooperating with Umno, but not joining a formal coalition, says PAS president.
Non-Malay parties can clear the air on new deal, says Hadi
PAS president accuses opponents of misleading other Malays to challenge Islam, royalty.
Umno, PAS pact offers ‘new deal for Malaysia’
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Malay parties’ new path in bid to topple Pakatan Harapan at GE15.
Umno, PAS won’t forget non-Muslims, says Tok Mat
Top priority now for 2 largest Malay parties in the country to achieve cohesion first before tackling unity among other races.
PAS, Umno willing to set aside bitter past for ‘Malay unity’
Leaders, grassroots of two largest parties to converge on PWTC today to formalise political pact.
Umno, PAS will control 8 states after GE15
Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah will fall as new pact able to garner Malay votes, predicts Umno No. 2.
Pressure group warns Umno-PAS pact not to fail or Malays will lose heart
Cooperation of 2 parties can make community on a par with Chinese and Indians, says Ummah chief.
PAS-Umno to build pact on ‘besieged’ Malay narrative
Country’s 2 largest Malay-Muslim parties to seal the deal on Saturday with single aim of ousting Pakatan Harapan at GE15.
Malaysia can’t expect trade war benefits to continue
Economic gains from US-China dispute not guaranteed to be sustainable, so nation must leverage own strengths.
US-China trade war bad for Malaysia despite early gains
Negative impact will ultimately outweigh short-term benefits, warns American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.
Muslim groups unbothered by Jakim directive
Abim, Ikram say no joint prayers at their interfaith programmes anyway.
Joint prayers between Muslims, non-Muslims ‘not recommended’, confirms Jakim
The department says the ruling was made based on two meetings with state religious authorities and fatwa councils.
