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
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 CMCO compliance level drops to 90 per cent - Police
Kelantan's level of public compliance during CMCO dropped to 90 per cent from the previous 95 per cent.
Thu Jul 02 2020
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
Lim's support for Husam Musa to be Kelantan MB personal view - Azmin
DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang's statement supporting Datuk Husam Musa be appointed as Kelantan Menteri Besar if Pakatan Harapan wrested the state in the 14th General Election is his own personal view.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Sultan Muhammad V has people's welfare at heart - Ahmad Yakob
The 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, has great concern for the administration of the Kelantan government as well as the welfare of his subjects.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Ahmad Yakob not interested to be PAS spiritual leader
Ahmad gave his various commitments including his duties as Kelantan menteri besar and state PAS commissioner as the reason for him not being keen on the post.
Thu Sep 22 2016
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
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
'Love To The End' among today's headlines
The country's major newspapers today pay tribute to the former Kelantan menteri besar and PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat.
Sat Feb 14 2015
Nik Aziz making progress in hospital
Former Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, 83 who was admitted to the ICU of the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital in Kubang Kerian remained unconscious but stable condition.
Wed Jan 21 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
PAS to announce candidate for Pengkalan Kubor by-election tomorrow
Kelantan Menteri Besar Kelantan Datuk Ahmad Yakub is expected to announce PAS' candidate for the Pengkalan Kubor by-election, tomorrow.
Wed Sep 10 2014
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
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024