Indonesian watchdog names parliamentarian as suspect in corruption case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) identified the politician only by the initials "SN", which local media took to be Setya Novanto, speaker of the House of Representatives.
Mon Jul 17 2017
GE14 will be the most intense election in UMNO history - Hishammuddin
The 14th General Election (GE14) will be the most intensely fought in the history of UMNO and it will determine its survival as the ruling party.
Fri Nov 11 2016
UMNO remains dominant despite upheavals - PM
Partai Golkar in Indonesia was regarded a dominant party just like UMNO but currently the party has only one elected representative in the country's Cabinet.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Najib receives courtesy call from Golkar Party Chairman and delegation
Setya, who led a 10-member delegation, met with Najib, who is also Barisan Nasional Chairman and UMNO President for about 30 minutes.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Aburizal Bakrie claims responsibility for Prabowo letter to teachers
Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie said that he was behind a letter sent to teachers asking them to support Prabowo Subianto.
Sat Jun 28 2014
Is Joko Widodo ready to lead Indonesia?
While Joko Widodo has built a reputation for competence, he has yet to detail approaches to the broader economic and social challenges for Indonesia.
Sun Mar 23 2014
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024