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Umno claims threats after renewing ties with PAS
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party faced threats and slander after renewing its relationship with PAS. He spoke while presenting the party report at the opening of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, attended by over 5,000 delegates.
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Two killed in two-vehicle crash on Jalan Kuantan-Maran
Two men died in a crash involving a Honda Civic and a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuantan-Maran near Masjid Paya Bungor, Gambang. The victims were identified as Muhammad Daniel Haiqal Abdullah, 17, and Mohd Sharul Sufriyanto, 40. The bodies were sent to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan's forensic unit for post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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UMNO UK club proposes Global TVET Talent Network linking overseas talent with MARA, GLCs
UMNO's United Kingdom overseas club has proposed a Global TVET Talent Network to connect Malaysian talent abroad with MARA, government-linked companies and strategic industries. The proposal was raised during the debate on the UMNO president's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. It also touched on social media mastery and the welfare of Malaysians overseas.
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Rosmah moved by Najib effigy at UMNO assembly 2026
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said she was moved after a supporter brought a life-sized effigy of her husband, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, to the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Rosmah said the act by a man known as Mr J showed supporters' longing for Najib, and that she would tell her husband about it when she visits him in Kajang tomorrow.
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Umno delegates at general assembly want PAS to prove it can change
At the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, delegates including Kuala Krai division secretary Muhammad Awang said past cooperation failures with PAS should not stop a fresh understanding. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revived his "Grand Collaboration" proposal in his speech, calling for political understanding between coalitions while warning partners against betrayal.
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UMNO Kangar wants coalition talks formalised
Kangar UMNO chief Datuk Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya demanded that negotiations between UMNO/BN and other parties be formalised and 'agreed' to prevent betrayal. He said this while debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur. Ahmad Zahid in his speech questioned the change of the coalition government's name from Kerajaan Perpaduan to Kerajaan Madani.
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Puteri UMNO wants wing judged on contribution, not age or membership
Puteri UMNO wants its wing assessed on contribution to the party and performance rather than age, membership numbers or programmes run. Wing exco member Nadhirah Afiqah Abdul Rahim said this while debating the UMNO president's policy speech at the party's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.
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UMNO must be firm in political negotiations, says Kangar division chief
Kangar UMNO division chief Datuk Dr. Fathul Bari Mat Jahya said UMNO must prioritise the party's interests and survival in any political cooperation talks. He said past cooperation with Bersatu and Pas should be a lesson, and any agreement must be formalised. He was debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).
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Pas: Zahid's speech a declaration of political war
Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur amounted to a bold declaration of political war. He highlighted Zahid's proposals on Tafahum Siyasi, Umno-Pas unity without a third party, the Grand Coalition and the Blue Malaysia agenda as signs of a new political alignment.
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Zoo Negara denies neglecting animal safety during flash flood
Zoo Negara has denied claims that it neglected animal safety during a flash flood two days ago. Its deputy president, Datuk Rosly Lana, said overflow from Sungai Pandan and Sungai Kemensah raised water levels to 1.2 metres, but no animals were injured or killed and enclosures have been cleaned.
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Zahid calls for immediate GE16, takes aim at Anwar at UMNO assembly
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the party's 2026 general assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Friday that GE16 should be held immediately and is the decisive moment for UMNO to reclaim the mandate to lead. He took apparent swipes at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, calling for the GST to be reinstated and criticising the government's handling of the Budi95 fuel subsidy quota, and hinted at new political understandings with other parties.
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Achey denies AI was used for Keranda Tan Sri Terbang poster
Comedian Achey has denied claims that the poster for his latest film, Keranda Tan Sri Terbang, was produced using AI technology. He said the poster is genuine and urged audiences to judge the film by its storyline rather than its poster design. The Waan Hafiz-directed film is scheduled to open in cinemas nationwide at the end of the year.
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UMNO Kedah to meet Sanusi after 2026 general assembly to discuss PAS cooperation
UMNO Kedah plans to meet Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor after the 2026 UMNO General Assembly to discuss possible cooperation between UMNO and PAS in the state. Kedah UMNO chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the meeting will be arranged after PAS's muktamar in Kota Bharu and the UMNO assembly in Kuala Lumpur, with any decision subject to the central leadership.
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Zoo Negara ZooKu membership: free BZU BZU gift, unlimited kids entry from 11 Sept
Zoo Negara Malaysia is running a ZooKu Membership Card promotion from 11 September 2026 with BZU BZU Malaysia. Children aged 3 to 17 who register walk-in get a free BZU BZU product while stocks last, unlimited free zoo entry for a year, and parents get 20% off every visit.
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Jimmy Liong loses to Shimabukuro in KL Cup round of 16
Jimmy Liong Kai Long lost to American teenager Tama Shimabukuro 12-10, 11-4 in the round of 16 at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood on Friday. The national No. 1 admitted losing focus at a crucial point in the first game. Shimabukuro advanced to the semi-finals, where he will face Hong Kong's Wong Hong Kit.
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PAS leaders attend UMNO 2026 assembly, Nik Abduh confident of Muslim unity
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior PAS leaders attended UMNO's 2026 General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Kuala Lumpur today to hear the policy speech of UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The visit was a return gesture after UMNO's secretary-general attended PAS's annual congress in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan last week, and is seen as a sign of political cooperation ahead of the Melaka state election. Senator Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz said Zahid's speech gave him confidence that Muslim unity can be realised.
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UMNO cannot do 'business as usual' anymore, says Johari
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the party must understand changing public expectations and can no longer operate with a 'business as usual' approach. He was commenting on President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Two other vice-presidents and the secretary-general also welcomed the party's stated direction.
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Nik Abduh: Zahid's speech gives confidence Islamic unity will succeed
PAS central working committee member Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz said Umno president Zahid Hamidi's policy speech at the 2026 Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur was a convincing sign that efforts to unite Muslims can be realised. He said PAS and Umno are now preparing to head to Putrajaya, and that the presence of PAS leaders at the assembly shows ties between the two parties are opening up.
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Zahid proposes 'Grand Collaboration' between coalitions at Umno assembly
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the party's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur that a 'Grand Collaboration' through political understanding (Tafahum Siyasi) has been proposed to avoid clashes between coalitions. He said the concept is not a merger, rests on three principles, and draws on the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, while stressing Umno keeps its own identity in any cooperation.
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Zahid: Bumiputera leadership is a trust that ensures racial harmony
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Bumiputera leadership must be upheld as a trust to guarantee stability and harmony between races in the country. Speaking at the presidential address at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, he said inclusive leadership distinguishes UMNO from political domination.
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Army officer murder case: chemical report due 13 October
The Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court has fixed 13 October for the chemical report in the case of Captain Jad Faid Arhan, 31, accused of killing Bangladeshi influencer Muzahid Millad, 22, in a crash on the Maju Expressway (MEX) on 23 April. The same date was set in a separate traffic court for two charges of driving under the influence that seriously injured an e-hailing driver and a woman passenger.
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PAS says UMNO's Malaysia Biru agenda aligns with its WINS 2051 vision
PAS vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad said UMNO's Malaysia Biru agenda is in line with PAS's own Wawasan Induk Negara Sejahtera 2051 (WINS 2051). He spoke after attending the opening of UMNO's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Idris also said PAS-UMNO cooperation for the Melaka state election is already being mobilised at the grassroots.
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Ku Li: UMNO and PAS need to reunite
Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said UMNO and PAS should reunite in political cooperation as one big family. He welcomed the presence of PAS leaders at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur and urged former UMNO leaders to return to the party.
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Umno calls for Malay-Muslim unity, welcomes PAS at assembly
Umno renewed its call for Malay-Muslim unity as more than 3,000 delegates gathered at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged former allies to put past differences behind them and outlined three principles for cooperation. The presence of PAS leaders was welcomed as a sign of old ties being rebuilt.