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DHPP urges PAS to ensure non-Muslims experience Islamic governance, not just hear it
At the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, a DHPP delegate urged the party to ensure its vision of an Islamic welfare state is felt by non-Muslims through tangible development and fair treatment. He called for the party's non-Muslim rights charter to be implemented in practice, not just discussed in speeches.
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Cyclist killed in Kota Baru highway crash; brother at Pas Muktamar learns of death
Two cyclists were killed when a car hit them on the Kota Baru-Ketereh Highway in Kelantan. One victim's brother, who had returned from Selangor to attend the Pas Muktamar, learned of the death while at the event.
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Two friends die in crash while training for cycling trip to Thailand
Two friends were killed in an accident with a car at Kilometer 18, Jalan Kota Bharu-Ketereh this morning. They were reportedly training for a cycling trip to Thailand. Police confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Pas Muktamar opens in Kota Baru with focus on governance, coalition ties
The 72nd Pas Muktamar opened in Kota Baru, Kelantan, on Thursday with party president Abdul Hadi Awang delivering a policy speech focused on governance and political consolidation. The gathering, which coincides with Pas's 75th anniversary, featured leaders from Perikatan Nasional and, notably, senior Umno figures, reflecting evolving political cooperation.
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Umno sec-gen represents Zahid at PAS congress, calls it historic
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki attended the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, representing party president Zahid Hamidi who could not attend at the last minute. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan called the presence of the Umno delegation a new historic moment for national politics.
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Salor zapin, a fading Kelantan dance, revived after four-year research effort
The Salor zapin, a traditional dance from Kampung Salor in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, that faded in the late 1990s, has been revived. Researchers and cultural artistes spent nearly four years gathering fragments of the choreography from former practitioners to reconstruct the dance. The revival is now being documented to preserve the tradition.
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Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia will not protect anyone involved in violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants. He made the statement in Pasir Puteh after handing over a new marine police base project.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend PAS's 72nd Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, marking the first time in nearly a decade that UMNO leaders will attend the event. The invitation comes after the BN-PN coalition's success in the Negeri Sembilan election.
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In rare sight, PAS Youth muktamar opens with multiracial drum show
PAS Youth's annual muktamar in Kota Bharu opened with a multiracial drum performance, a rare sight for the Islamic party. A PAS central committee member said cultural differences should be seen as strengths, and the event was officiated by the party's deputy president.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
Umno president Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd PAS Muktamar at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, tomorrow. The event will be officiated by PAS president Hadi Awang, and other Umno leaders including the secretary-general and Kelantan state leaders are also expected to attend.
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Umno president expected at Pas annual assembly in Kelantan
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. The event will be officiated by Pas president Abdul Hadi Awang, who will deliver a policy speech. Pas invited Umno leaders as it considers the party a strategic cooperation partner.
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Underestimating opponent caused N Sembilan defeat - Gimenez
Negeri Sembilan FC coach Daniel Gimenez said his team's complacency led to their 2-0 loss to Kelantan City in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV in Kota Bharu. The second leg will be played in Paroi.
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Pas Muslimat urged to strengthen geopolitical knowledge, lead international discourse
At the 66th Pas Central Muslimat Annual Muktamar in Bachok, Kelantan, the wing's chief Nuridah Mohd Salleh urged members to strengthen their geopolitical knowledge to lead international discourse. She highlighted the wing's humanitarian missions and called for a global knowledge network to empower Muslim women.
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Akmal leads Umno Youth delegation at PAS Youth muktamar
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh led a delegation of 26 leaders to attend PAS Youth's annual muktamar in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, marking a significant step in political cooperation between the two parties. The visit follows the PN-BN alliance's victory in the Negeri Sembilan polls and reciprocal invitations to each other's assemblies.
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Kelantan City stun Negri Sembilan in FA Cup upset
A1 Semi-Pro League side Kelantan City beat Super League outfit Negri Sembilan 2-0 in the first leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Baru. Other first-leg results saw Kedah FA draw 2-2 with Star City FC, Penang edge Melaka 1-0, and Sabah draw 2-2 with Selangor.
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Kelantan City takes two-goal lead to Paroi
Kelantan City FC beat Negeri Sembilan FC 2-0 in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV in Kota Bharu. Goals from Ahmad Nazri Muhammad and Emmanuel Ozuchukwu gave them a comfortable advantage ahead of the second leg in Paroi.
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A rare look at Kelantan's century-old royal crown
Kelantan's century-old royal crown, first used at Sultan Ismail's coronation in 1921, is on public display for the first time at the Kelantan Heritage Weapons Festival at Istana Balai Besar in Kota Bharu. The crown, crafted by a local Malay artisan, features gold, diamonds, and other gems, and is the only crown of the Kelantan Sultanate.
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72nd PAS Muktamar kicks off with Youth wing meeting
The 72nd PAS Muktamar began in Kota Baru, Kelantan, with the party's Youth wing meeting. The main central committee meeting is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, where party president Abdul Hadi Awang will deliver his policy speech.
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El Salvador tourist killed in hit-and-run in Kelantan
A 29-year-old tourist from El Salvador was killed in a hit-and-run accident while walking along the Melawi-Kuala Besut road in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan. The victim died at the scene, and police are investigating under the Road Transport Act.
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Irfan praises defensive bounce back after holding Kuching
Kelantan Red Warrior held Kuching City to a goalless draw in the first leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium. KRW coach Irfan Bakti praised his team's improved defensive display after a 5-0 league defeat to Kuching last week. The second leg will be played in Kuching on Sept 8.
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Man detained after returning from visiting wife
A 54-year-old man from Kuala Lumpur was detained at an illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, after returning from visiting his wife in Golok, Thailand. He was arrested by the General Operations Force for entering Malaysia through an illegal route and is being investigated under the Immigration Act.
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FA Cup: The Cats, KRW draw goalless
Kuching City FC drew 0-0 with Kelantan Red Warriors in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu. The second leg is scheduled for September 8, but its venue is uncertain due to haze in Sarawak.
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Haze no excuse, 0-0 still positive – Aidil
Kuching City FC drew 0-0 with Kelantan Red Warriors in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Sultan Muhammad Ke-IV in Kota Bharu. Coach Aidil Sharin Sahak sees the result as positive and refuses to use the haze as an excuse. The second leg will be played on 8 September.
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Surprising turnaround by Kelantan Red Warriors
Kelantan Red Warriors held Kuching City to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Sultan Mohammad IV Stadium, avoiding a repeat of their 5-0 Super League defeat four days earlier. The return leg will be played in Kuching on Sept 8.