State polls: Ahmad Yakob stepping down as Kelantan MB due to health factors
Two-term Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob today said he is stepping down from the post, which he held since May 6, 2013.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Change in Kelantan MB, Deputy MB to give new spirit - Abdul Hadi
He said the matter had been agreed upon by caretaker Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob and his deputy, Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Kelantan to build flood relief centres on state land
The Kelantan government is looking at several pieces of state-owned land to be turned into temporary relief centres (PPS) during floods, Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob said.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Kelantan has sought army's help to protect forest reserves - MB
Kelantan has on past occasions requested the ATM to deal with trespassing of forest reserves in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Ismail Sabri receives courtesy call by Kelantan MB
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today received a courtesy call by Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob at his office in Putrajaya.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Kelantan records highest infectivity rate in Malaysia
Kelantan today records the highest COVID-19 infectivity rate (Rt) or R-nought (R0) in the country, at 1.32, compared with the national rate of 1.19.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Kelantan worried some may use rat trails to return home
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob is worried there will be Kelantan folks outside the state who are willing to use the rat trails just to return home for Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Tue May 19 2020
Flood: DPM Zahid calls for holistic cooperation between federal, Kelantan govt
It was hoped that the Kelantan government helmed by Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob could be open-minded in resolving the problem which the people had to deal with every year.
Thu Jan 05 2017
July 10 not a public holiday for Kelantan
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob said state departments and agencies will open on July 10 to enable outstation Kelantanese to deal with office matters
Tue Jul 05 2016
Selangor Ruler visits Kelantan MB Ahmad Yakob
The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah visited Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob at his official residence at JKR 10, today.
Tue May 03 2016
Collaboration between UMNO, Pas has been ongoing for two years - Mustapa
He said it involved cooperation at the G-to-G level between the UMNO-led federal government and the PAS-led Kelantan government under the leadership of Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob.
Sun Dec 13 2015
Kelantan government ready to implement hudud - Ahmad
The PAS-led Kelantan government is definitely ready to implement hudud law in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob.
Sat Apr 25 2015
Kelantan MB tables hudud, UMNO state assemblymen throw support
Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob today tabled the amendments to the Shariah Criminal Code Enactment II 1993 at the Kelantan state assembly meeting.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Hadi missed his flight, says Kelantan MB
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang missed his flight, said Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Ahmad Yakob.
Sat Sep 13 2014
Ahmad Yakob takes oath of office as Kelantan Menteri Besar
Former Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob took the oath of office as Menteri Besar before the Sultan of Kelantan.
Mon May 06 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024