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Borneo Post
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Mohamad: BN to go into Sabah polls as a solid team
Mohamad Hasan speaking after officiating the UMNO Ledang Division Delegates' Meeting. – Bernama photo TANGKAK (June 29): Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the Sabah state election as a solid team, said its Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Mohamad, who is also Umno Deputy President, said the coalition is currently exploring cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) as well as understandings with local parties in Sabah in preparation for the upcoming state polls. 'We are exploring cooperation with PH in Sabah because BN cannot go it alone there, so we need partners to face the state election. We are still considering various aspects, especially seat distribution. 'We don't want confusion. We want to be a strong team, so that voters are not confused and will give their support to strong parties that can govern Sabah,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating the Umno Ledang Division Delegates' Meeting, which was also attended by Umno Ledang Division chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Talib at Dewan Putra Padang Lerek here today. Meanwhile, in Penang, Umno Wanita Chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad said the wing is conducting a detailed sentiment study to understand voter trends and grassroots feedback, which will be channelled directly to central, division and 'war room' leaderships. She said the sentiment analysis is being conducted continuously across the country to strengthen the party, and not just for elections. 'For the Sabah state election, the sentiment study has been completed and we leave it to the leadership to disclose the findings,' she said when met after officiating the Kepala Batas Umno Wanita, Youth and Puteri Division Delegates' Meeting at Kubang Menerung in Kepala Batas. Noraini, who is also Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, said for the Sabah polls, Wanita Umno is moving in step with the state Umno to ensure the election machinery is always at peak readiness. She said Umno has a well-organised structure with task distribution among the Wanita, Youth and Puteri wings to ensure all operations run smoothly and with focus. 'In fact, each wing – Wanita, Youth and Puteri – has its own specific role, but the real strength comes from coordination and teamwork,' she said. The five-year term of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly is set to dissolve automatically on November 11, paving the way for the 17th Sabah State Election to be held. – Bernama barisan nasional Mohamad Hasan Sabah state election

Barnama
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
BN To Go Into Sabah Polls As A Solid Team
TANGKAK, June 29 (Bernama) – Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest the Sabah state election as a solid team, said its Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Mohamad, who is also UMNO Deputy President, said the coalition is currently exploring cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH) as well as understandings with local parties in Sabah in preparation for the upcoming state polls. 'We are exploring cooperation with PH in Sabah because BN cannot go it alone there, so we need partners to face the state election. We are still considering various aspects, especially seat distribution. bootstrap slideshow 'We don't want confusion. We want to be a strong team, so that voters are not confused and will give their support to strong parties that can govern Sabah,' he said. He was speaking to reporters after officiating the UMNO Ledang Division Delegates' Meeting, which was also attended by UMNO Ledang Division chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Talib at Dewan Putra Padang Lerek here today. Meanwhile, in KEDAH, UMNO Wanita Chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad said the wing is conducting a detailed sentiment study to understand voter trends and grassroots feedback, which will be channelled directly to central, division and 'war room' leaderships. bootstrap slideshow She said the sentiment analysis is being conducted continuously across the country to strengthen the party, and not just for elections. 'For the Sabah state election, the sentiment study has been completed and we leave it to the leadership to disclose the findings,' she said when met after officiating the Kepala Batas UMNO Wanita, Youth and Puteri Division Delegates' Meeting at Kubang Menerung in Kepala Batas. Noraini, who is also Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, said for the Sabah polls, Wanita UMNO is moving in step with the state UMNO to ensure the election machinery is always at peak readiness.


Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Man dies, wife and two children injured in two-vehicle collision on North-South highway near Kepala Batas
KEPALA BATAS, June 27 — A man, who was travelling with his wife and two children, was killed in an accident involving two vehicles at Kilometre 127.8 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said the department received an emergency call at 7.51am before dispatching a team from the Kepala Batas Fire and Rescue Station to the scene. 'The accident involved a Proton Wira and a Proton Saga BLM. There were five victims, three adults and two children, who were rescued by members of the public before our team arrived,' he said in a statement. He identified the deceased as the 33-year-old driver of the Proton Wira, who was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The body was sent to Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) for post-mortem. 'His wife suffered spinal injuries while their two children, aged six and eight, were slightly injured,' he added. The driver of the Proton Saga, a 35-year-old man, also suffered minor injuries. — Bernama


Malay Mail
27-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Man killed, wife, two children injured in two-vehicle collision on North-South expressway
KEPALA BATAS, June 27 — A man, who was travelling with his wife and two children, was killed in an accident involving two vehicles at Kilometre 127.8 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Assistant Director of the Fire and Rescue Operations Division of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Penang, John Sagun Francis, said the department received an emergency call at 7.51am before dispatching a team from the Kepala Batas Fire and Rescue Station to the scene. 'The accident involved a Proton Wira and a Proton Saga BLM. There were five victims, three adults and two children, who were rescued by members of the public before our team arrived,' he said in a statement. He identified the deceased as the 33-year-old driver of the Proton Wira, who was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The body was sent to Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) for post-mortem. 'His wife suffered spinal injuries while their two children, aged six and eight, were slightly injured,' he added. The driver of the Proton Saga, a 35-year-old man, also suffered minor injuries. — Bernama


Malay Mail
21-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police arrest Penaga car theft suspect who drove off with special needs girl in unattended vehicle
KEPALA BATAS, June 21 — Police have arrested a man who fled in a vehicle with a 12-year-old special needs girl in Penaga yesterday. Seberang Perai Utara police chief ACP Anuar Abd Rahman said the incident occurred around 5.30 pm when the girl's mother had gone to her husband's workshop to deliver engine oil, leaving her daughter in the car with the engine still running. 'However, when the woman, who is in her 40s, returned to the vehicle, she discovered that both the car and her daughter were missing. She then used the Life360 location tracking app to locate her phone, which was with her daughter, and found it was in the Bagan Lalang area of Butterworth,' he said in a statement today. He added that based on this information, a team from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Seberang Perai Utara district police headquarters, together with personnel from the Butterworth police station, managed to arrest a suspect and recover both the victim and the vehicle. He said checks revealed that the suspect, who is in his 60s, has seven prior criminal records and 11 past drug-related cases. 'The victim is in good condition and did not sustain any injuries. She was taken to Kepala Batas Hospital for a medical examination,' he added. Anuar said that further investigations are ongoing. The case is being investigated under Sections 379A and 363 of the Penal Code. Members of the public with any information are urged to contact investigating officer ASP Haslinda Rahmat at 04-576 2222 (ext 2275) or report to the nearest police station to assist with the investigation. — Bernama