Amanah postpones national convention scheduled for Dec 28 due to floods Posted on 14/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Parti Amanah Negara’s (Amanah) 2024 National Convention, initially scheduled for Dec 28-29, has been postponed due to the ongoing flood situation in several states. Amanah secretary-general Muhammad Faiz Fadzil said that, in light of the decision, the National Convention for its Women (AWAN), Youth and Young Women (WARDA) wings on Dec 27 had also been postponed. “The National Leadership Committee has decided on new dates for the 2024 National Convention, which will now take place on Jan 25 and 26, 2025, at the KSL Esplanade Hotel, Klang, Selangor. “… the National Convention for the party’s wings will be held on Jan 24, 2025, at the same venue,” he said in a statement today. Following the postponement, Faiz urged Amanah machinery at all levels to assist with flood relief efforts, particularly post-flood recovery in affected areas. “The National Leadership Committee apologises for the inconvenience caused to Amanah leaders, delegates, members, supporters and all other parties affected by this postponement,” he added. — Bernama News
Not a done deal: PM Anwar confirms BNM still in talks with insurers over proposed hike for medical insurance premiums Posted on 06/12/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is still negotiating with stakeholders on the proposal to increase medical insurance premiums, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “As of now, the process is still being renegotiated,” Anwar told reporters after attending Friday prayers at Presint 14, Putrajaya. It was… Read More
Deadly triple stabbing shocks New York Posted on 19/11/2024 Police cordoned off the crime scene following a stabbing spree near the United Nations headquarters in New York. (AP pic) NEW YORK: A man went on a deadly stabbing spree in New York on Monday, police and the mayor said, killing two people and critically injuring a third. Police issued an… Read More
Dakwaan buli siber ‘fitnah’, kata kumpulan veteran tentera Posted on 26/12/2024 Antara veteran tentera yang hadir ke ibu pejabat JHEV di Kuala Lumpur pada Isnin bagi menuntut penjelasan berhubung pengiraan baharu pencen mereka. PETALING JAYA: Seorang wakil kumpulan veteran membidas dakwaan mereka melakukan buli siber terhadap ketua pengarah Jabatan Hal Ehwal Veteran (JHEV) dengan berkata ia fitnah. Rafique Ali Ahmad Nordin… Read More