FYI, Pesta Kaamatan (Sabah) and Hari Gawai (Sarawak) are both indigenous harvest festivals that mark the end of the rice harvesting season. And both share deep roots in agricultural thanksgiving, communal unity, and the preservation of rich cultural heritage of Sabah and Sarawak.
[Note: Pesta Kaamatan falls on May 30th and 31st annually, while Hari Gawai takes place on June 1st and 2nd every year].
Berjaya Food Berhad posted another loss in the recently-ended quarter as costs and expenses continued to outsize the marginal revenue growth.
Net loss at the franchisee of the Starbucks coffee chain was RM14.32 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (3QFY2026), marking their 10th consecutive quarter in the red.
Still, the loss was smaller than RM37.19 million in 3QFY2025 thanks to cost control and store closures.
Revenue for the quarter rose 4.9% year-on-year to RM119.14 million, largely driven by their overseas operations.
And of course, Starbucks account for the biggest chunk of Berjaya Food's business, contributing about 80% of group revenue. Therefore, shifts in the coffee chain's performance dictate the financial health of the entire group.
A Malaysian resort offering pangolin soup and meat as an “exquisite” experience for their guests face heavy penalties after the authorities swooped in on their illegal activities.
In an integrated crackdown dubbed Ops Khazanah on February 23, Sabah Wildlife Department officials, together with the police, specifically the Sandakan-based General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 22, raided a resort in the Semporna district after receiving information that the operators kept pangolins and listed them on their menu.
“During the raid, enforcement officers discovered a live Sunda pangolin (Manisjavanica), a species classified as Totally Protected under Sabah law. They also found cooked pangolin in herbal soup, and other suspected protected wildlife dishes”, Sabah Wildlife director Soffian Abu Bakar announced in a statement the following day.
Three people were arrested under the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, he said.
He reiterated that as the pangolin is a species protected in Sabah, no one is allowed to possess, keep or sell the animal or serve it as exotic meat. Offenders convicted under this law face severe penalties: a fine of between RM50,000 and RM250,000, and imprisonment of one to five years.
Soffian issued a stern warning against any attempts to serve protected wildlife as exotic food for tourists. He noted that such illicit practices not only violate state laws but severely tarnish Sabah’s reputation as a responsible ecotourism destination.
He added that surveillance and enforcement efforts will be intensified against any tourism premises found complicit in wildlife-related crimes.
The pangolin is currently recognized as the world's most trafficked mammal and is globally listed as a critically endangered species.
VfB Stuttgart welcomed Celtic to Germany on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa League knockout playoff round tie.
And the latter picked up a rare 1-0 win in Europe but unfortunately, it was not enough to overturn their first-leg humbling.
Luke McCowan scored after only 28 seconds to give Celtic a fast start but that was it.
Of course, a three-goal win was a distant dream and they should be content with their achievement yesterday.
Celtic's real challenge will be back in Glasgow, Scotland. Back to back trips to Ibrox on the next two Sundays could decide their fate in the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup. That's where Martin O'Neill and his bhoys must weave their magic.
It is not enough for the Philippines to constantly provoke China.
The latest incitement was on February 21, 2026 when Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros (photo below) raised her country's flag over Zhongye island in the South China Sea.
Now, the said country's Department of Foreign Affairs have reasserted their tiresome claim over Sabah amid renewed discussion over a 2012 Philippine map depicting the Malaysian territory.
At a media briefing in Pasay City on Friday, DFA maritime affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva (left) said the country maintains its sovereignty claim over Sabah, which "is currently administered by Malaysia" (as per Philippine News Agency on Friday).
“The Philippines, with the enactment of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act of 2024, Republic Act 12064, has not repealed Section 2 of Republic Act 5446, which defines the baselines of the territorial zones of the Philippine archipelago and is without prejudice to the Philippines' existing and valid claims on the portion of North Borneo”, he had asserted.
How dare he?! 😡😡😡
I've not seen any official Malaysian response so far – but the Philippines is really getting to be too much!
Celtic faced Hibernian on Sunday as the Scottish champions returned to domestic action after a sobering defeat in the Europa League.
Martin O’Neill’s side would have wanted to bounce back with three points – but they didn't quite make it! The Edinburgh team won 2-1 instead.
Hibs struck first just after the midway point in the opening period with a flying header. Celtic equalized when Kieran Tierney's ball from the left reached Benjamin Nygren between the posts to head in from close range on 45 minutes.
And then, the Leith side scored again in the 87th minute to secure their first win at Parkhead since 2010. What a bummer! 😢😢😢
The result leaves the Glasgow side six points behind table leaders Hearts and two behind rivals Rangers.
In Malaysia, Kedah's pugnacious Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Nor (right), is still going on, tak habih habih about how Penang belongs to Kedah.
His big, brash argument? Back in 1791, the British "leased" the island from Kedah.
He says his claim is totally different from the old Sulu Sultanate's failed attempt to claim Sabah. Why? Because Kedah's sultanate still exists and he's doing everything "according to the law".
Meanwhile, Chow Kon Yeow (left), Penang's Chief Minister basically said: "Look, the Sulu heirs tried the same historical claim thing with Sabah and failed. The constitution matters more than old stories".
But Sanusi ain't giving up! He's already got lawyers working on the case. They'll have all the documents ready in three to four months. (Hmm, I thought he already got everything siap sedia before he first made this absurd assertion in June 2023?)
While Sanusi is busy daydreaming about taking Penang, maybe he should spend that time actually developing his own state! Just a thought. It's like that kid in class who doesn't study but spends all his time scheming how to steal someone else's homework. In the real world, success comes from hard work – not from cooking up wild claims about your neighbour's property. But hey, lawyers gotta cari makan too, right? 😉
Liverpool hosted Newcastle United yesterday as they aimed to take their strong Champions League form back into the Premier League.
And they did. The former overcame the latter 4-1, their first league win of 2026! For sure, a big win for Liverpool!
The Magpies struck the first blow in the thirty-sixth minute. A short-lived head start though because Hugo Ekitike sprinkled some magic dust on himself and produced a brilliant brace, 41st and 43rd minutes to turn his team's fortunes around.
It was Florian Wirtz who created the equaliser as he danced through a crowd of black-and-white shirts before cutting the ball across to Ekitike, who finished clinically first time at the near post. And the Frenchman wasn't done yet. He latched onto Milos Kerkez’s pass down the left channel, drove into the box and fired past the goalie into the bottom corner to put Liverpool ahead.
The third goal came when the Reds won the ball on the halfway line, surged forward and Wirtz played it wide to Mohamed Salah who then drove it back for Wirtz to send a pinpoint shot in off the far post in the 67th minute.
Here's wishing all Sabahans and Sarawakians, “Selamat Pesta Kaamatan, Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan” and “Selamat Hari Gawai, Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai”.
These celebrations mirror the rich cultural tapestry that is Malaysia.
China's domestically produced C919 aircraft, a rival designed to compete with the best-selling narrow-body models of dominant plane manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, marked its second anniversary of operation on Wednesday.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, eighteen C919 aircraft have been delivered to China Eastern Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines, serving twenty-four routes across sixteen cities and carrying more than 2 million passengers to date.
As far as I'm concerned, the C919 has demonstrated a strong safety performance and shows steady improvement in metrics like daily utilization, proving its comprehensive operational reliability.
We should do some serious thinking. It’s been 67 years since the Federation of Malaya attained independence from British colonial rule and 61 years since Malaya, Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore came together to form the Federation of Malaysia. [Singapore, of course, was asked to leave in 1965].
Every year those in Peninsular Malaysia celebrate both Merdeka Day on August 31 and Malaysia Day on September 16. Me included.
But why do we need to have two National Days? FMT columnist A Kathirasen raises a valid question. Shouldn’t Malaysia Day be National Day as it covers the whole nation? He is suggesting that we should all just celebrate one day, i.e. September 16. Methinks, it merits important consideration.
Every Malaysian knows that Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj (left) declared the independence of the Federation of Malaya on August 31, 1957 by shouting “Merdeka” seven times at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.
But that was not the only occasion in which he did that.
The father of independence also shouted “Merdeka” seven times at the same place when he announced the merging of the Federation of Malaya with Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah to form Malaysia on September 17, 1963, a day after its official founding.
The name “Malaysia” only came about after September 16, 1963.
August 31 does not have the same significance for Sarawakians and Sabahans as it does for those in the peninsula. Last year, Sabah celebrated August 31 as Sabah Day to mark the day Sabah gained self-governance from British rule, on the road to the formation of Malaysia. However, Sabah Day was only officially gazetted this year. In 2016, Sarawak gazetted July 22 as Sarawak Independence Day and a public holiday – and the state observed the 50th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence from Britain with pomp and ceremony on July 22, 2013.
If Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak had been granted independence on the same day – as was initially planned – we would all have only one day of independence to celebrate.
But thanks to opposition to the formation of Malaysia by Indonesia and the Philippines, the United Nations decided to send a fact-finding mission to the two Borneo states to ascertain if the people really wanted a Federation of Malaysia, and the formation of Malaysia was pushed to September 16.
The existence of a Merdeka Day, Sabah Day, and a Sarawak Day sadly illustrates the reality of the situation: Malaysia is not just divided between East and West by the South China Sea, but also by emotional attachment.
I reckon, it is high time we exercise courage to properly bridge all this "separateness" and "separation" and that we truly become one.
The Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Center in Hulu Selangor, Selangor is leading the charge to safeguard the endangered species through breeding and rehabilitation programs.
Located in the 4,330ha Sungai Dusun wildlife reserve, it is the only semi-wild sanctuary for Malayan tapirs (Tapirus indicus) in Malaysia. It houses eight tapirs, many of which were rescued after reports of disturbances from the public.
According to Muhd Adli Ahmad (right), who heads its operations, the center aims to care for and treat tapirs to encourage reproduction, with the goal of releasing some back into the wild.
“Since 2004, 14 tapirs have been released, comprising both captive-bred and rescued animals”, he said.
The center’s veterinarian Dr Donny Yawah (left) is optimistic about the prospects of tapirs bred in captivity at the center surviving in the wild.
“Tapirs are a prehistoric animal known for their high adaptability. There is a reason they have survived till now”, he said.
The center’s efforts are much needed as tapir numbers are falling in the country. In Malaysia, tapirs are considered an endangered species and protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2020 (Act 716).
The species is also listed in Appendix I under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
They largely exist within the peninsula’s Central Forest Spine and may live in primary and secondary tropical rainforests. Tapirs are also found in certain parts of Indonesia and Thailand but have gone extinct in Sabah and Sarawak.
These mammals are known to travel up to 4km a day and in the process, spread the seeds of the plants they consume, which helps sustain the ecosystem. However, forest fragmentation due to development and human activities, such as farming, has significantly threatened their habitat and population.
Estimates by Perhilitan in 2020 suggest the tapir population has dwindled to between 700 and 800, down from 1,100 to 1,500 in 2013. Recent years have also seen an increase in roadkill incidents, further endangering the species, along with a rise in human-tapir conflicts, from 29 cases in 2018 to 67 in 2021.
The dedicated efforts of the center and Perhilitan personnel highlight the crucial need to do what's necessary to preserve the Malayan tapir, ensuring its survival for future generations.
Note: Though the center is not open to walk-in visitors, those keen on visiting may submit a request to Perhilitan (wildlife.gov.my) for a special permit.
My July 28 post "Pearly-Thinaah Stun World No. 6 Pair in Paris" had referred to the supercomputer prediction made on the Olympic Games Paris 2024. I betted on China to do better than the 68 medals it is anticipated to win. And that I wished for at least 100 medals.
Well, China produced mixed results. It did beat the forecasted 68-medal haul but it could only manage 91 medals in total. At least China equaled the US gold medal tally of 40.
Point to note: If Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei (i.e. Taiwan) were to be included, then China's collection of medals would have added up to 44 gold, 27 silver and 31 bronze.
Anyway, that aside, this has been Team China's best performance in the Olympic Games held overseas since it began participating in the Summer Olympics in 1984.
BTW, Malaysia only got 2 bronze medals. Gold remains elusive.
Never mind. There's always the next Olympics. LA 2028.
You know you're on an AirAsia flight when your legroom is this tight! 👇
I had traveled to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia for work on Wednesday. Thankfully, the plane was an Airbus A320, and not a Boeing.
And just sharing here that my meal on board was Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak. (No surprise here). As for my beverage, I opted for an ice-cold coconut latte, instead of my usual Coke:
It's been a long, long while since I've been to Sabah and it's great to be back!
And for sure, I must not forget to record my appreciation to Ahmad Fakhri and Jamilah Samian for having sprung a surprise and reconnected me with Diana David, an ex-student of mine from Nilai's Australian University Degree Program (La Trobe) from eighteen years ago:
American country singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor Tim McGraw is spot-on when he says: "We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere".
To all Sabahans and Sarawakians, Happy Kaamatan and Gawai!
We knew crows were smart but it turns out they can also do math. Well, they can count.
And they do it out loud.
According to a study from the University of Tübingen in Germany which reveals that crows caw as they count, producing a specific and deliberate number of sounds in response to visual and auditory cues.
To be clear, quite a few animals – even honeybees – understand numbers, but counting out loud requires not only that understanding, but purposeful vocal control with the aim of communication.
"Producing a specific number of vocalizations with purpose requires a sophisticated combination of numerical abilities and vocal control", write neuroscientists Diana A Liao, Katharina F Brecht, Lena Veit and Andreas Nieder in a scientific paper titled "Crows
'count' the number of self-generated vocalizations" published in Science, May 23, 2024,
Vol. 384, Issue 6698,
pp. 874-877.
Numerical ability has been increasingly identified in non-human animals. Animals as diverse as birds and bees have been shown to be able to “count” and they can discriminate among different numbers of objects or between greater or fewer objects.
The researchers tested whether crows, which are known for both their numerical skills and high level of cognition, could use vocalizations to count out loud, a skill that is challenging even for young humans. The crows flexibly produced between one and four vocalizations for corresponding cues associated with numerical values. Furthermore, they used different calls for different numbers.
The researchers trained three carrion crows (Corvus corone) to respond to symbols or audio cues by cawing a specific number of times, between one and four. When the crows were done, they pecked a target to indicate completion.
"The findings suggest that the birds are capable of using a non-symbolic approximate number system, showing a level of vocal control that mirrors the early counting skills of human toddlers", they write.
A species of toad feared to have gone extinct following the destruction of its habitat after the Mount Kinabalu earthquake has been sighted again, as per Malaysia's The Star published May 10, 2024.
This rediscovery of the Mesilau Stream toad (Scientific name: Ansonia guibei) was made by researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Sabah Parks on Mount Kinabalu late last year.
UMS Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation herpetologist Assoc Prof Dr Evan SH Quah (right) said the species was once relatively common but was feared to have become extinct following a rare 6.0-magnitude earthquake which struck Sabah, Malaysia, on June 05, 2015.
The quake caused massive damage to the species’ habitat and was believed to have caused a significant decline in the toad’s population and even its potential extinction, he said.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature listed the species as critically endangered in 2017 after a survey in Mesilau failed to locate any specimens, supporting this theory, according to Quah.
With funding from the Asian Species Action Partnership, the research team led by Quah set out to reassess the status of the species last year.
In September 2023, the team was elated to rediscover a single sub-adult specimen of the Mesilau Stream Toad in its typical locality.
“In addition, tadpoles of the toad were also recorded in the main Mesilau River and Tibabar Stream. These findings are extremely encouraging, as they not only indicate that the species survived but is also breeding”, Quah said.
He added that the research team is continuing to monitor the toads in Mesilau to gather more ecological data on the species post-earthquake.
The Mesilau Stream Toad still faces many ongoing threats as it has an extremely restricted range and is confined only to the Mesilau watershed on Mount Kinabalu, which makes it vulnerable to any extensive changes in the environment, he explained.
Landslides still frequently occur at the cliff faces exposed after the earthquake, especially during the rainy season. And runoff and siltation from the landslides affect the water quality of the waterways where the toads breed.
The data collected from this ongoing study is critical in the construction of a sound conservation plan to ensure the survival of the species. Details of the findings "Enduring the Earthquake: Rediscovery of the Critically Endangered Mesilau Stream Toad, Ansonia guibei Inger, 1966 (Anura, Bufonidae) and its conservation implications" were published in the journal Zootaxa, May 06, 2024, Volume 5447, Issue 2, pp 253-262.
Yesterday, being the final day of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign as well as Jürgen Klopp's final game as Liverpool manager, the Reds beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0.
Alex Mac Allister headed Liverpool ahead in the 34th minute from Harvey Elliott's cross, and Jarell Quansah added a second from almost on the goalline six minutes later as they finished the season third in the Premier League.
This has been a poor season for Liverpool. They could only manage to win the EFL Cup and were in contention for three other trophies. But they lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup, Atalanta in the Europa League, and dropped out of title contention as their form abandoned them at the crucial time.
This year's Chinese New Year celebration witnessed a significant resurgence in consumer spending in cross-border tourism in Malaysia, signalling a robust rebound post-Covid-19.
Malaysia became the fifth most popular destination globally for Chinese tourists, according to data from Alipay+ and Paynet. Other countries in Asia on the list of preferred travel locations for Chinese travelers are Japan, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea by their Alipay spending.
The data stated that spending in Malaysia in the first seven days of CNY was two times that of the same period in 2019 and more than 10 times that of 2023.
In fact, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore combined saw a 7.5 percent increase over 2019 and a 580 percent leap over 2023, with Thailand leading in total volume and Malaysia showing the most significant growth, according to a news report from New Straits Times published February 27.
New visa-free policies from major Southeast Asia destinations, including Malaysia, are critical enablers of the cross-border travel boom, it is said.
[Note: Since November 2023, Alipay+ has been accepted by more than 1.9 million DuitNow QR merchants, giving Chinese tourists greater convenience to pay via their home e-wallets no matter where in the country they visit].
And if you exclude Chinese tourists, Malaysia ranks as the sixth most popular destination amongst other Asian tourists.
The same New Straits Times had on January 23 highlighted Malaysia as the third most popular destination – after Japan and Thailand – for tourists to celebrate the Lunar New Year, according to digital travel platform Agoda.
Booking data showed that Singapore, Brunei, China, Indonesia and South Korea as the top inbound markets to Malaysia, marking China's return as a top-five source market for the first time since 2019.
And the five most popular destinations visited within Malaysia are Kuala Lumpur, followed by Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca and Penang", said Agoda in a statement.
Yesterday, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported Kampar, Perak; Raub, Bentong, Temerloh, Kuantan, and Jerantut in Pahang; Pasir Mas and Kuala Krai, Kelantan; Beaufort, Kota Kinabalu, and Kinabatangan in Sabah as parts of the country under Level 1 alert for high temperatures.
Level 1 alerts are issued when the maximum daily temperatures remain between 35°C and 37°C for three days straight, with caution advised.
On May 16, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi said Putrajaya would not yet declare an emergency but may reconsider if temperatures exceed 40°C.
Amidst the current heatwave in the country, Malay Mail Online revealed to readers what are the most sought-after items by Malaysians – and which come as no surprise really.
Shopee Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd had shared that in April 2023 alone, there were over three million searches for fans and over five million searches for air conditioners.
The online marketplace said that the purchase of air conditioners and coolers saw an increase of 22 percent while the purchase of fans increased by 12 percent last month as compared to the same period last year.
Similarly, Lazada Malaysia told Malay Mail that mineral water, ice makers, air conditioners, coolers and humidifiers for home, ceiling and standing fans, portable handheld fans, and cooling bedsheets and mattress protectors are among the popular items sought by the public in this current hot weather.
“Since April 2023 until now, our “Beat The Heat Campaign” observed an increase of more than 40 per cent of searches, added to cart and purchased on our platform”, the e-commerce site trumpeted.
Other products that have been in high demand during this current heat wave are Ultra Violet protection sunscreen, sunblock and after-sun care, hydrating facial mask, oil-free moisturiser, umbrella, hat and cap, hijab and tudung in light fabrics and cotton and quick dry clothing.
The weather is expected to stay oppressively hot as the country continues to grapple with elevated temperatures that are expected to worsen with the El Nino phenomenon this year.
I wish I can transport myself to some cold, cold place!
According to Malaysia’s Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni, the weather has been scorching these days due to the heatwave that there were a total of 14 cases of heatstroke recorded todate.
To prove his point, Fatasha Nadia demonstrated cooking an egg without the help of gas but instead, with the sun.
On Friday, at her hometown in Kampung Bukau, near Beaufort in Sabah, where the temperature was up to 36°C at 12:49 PM, she started her experiment (and sharing it on Facebook) by pouring some cooking oil into a metal pot at 01:00 PM and let it simmer for about 10 minutes before cracking a raw egg into it.
At 01:20 PM, she went to check on the egg where she found that the egg white and yolk had shown some signs of becoming more solid.
Then at 02:45 PM, the texture of the egg appeared to have solidified even more, and both the yolk and white had almost completely set.
Finally, at 03:30 PM, just over two hours after the egg was cracked, the raw egg had turned into a sunny-side-up ready for consumption.
Vandalism and progress. Both actually represent the two sides of a coin.
Big irony!
Malaysians already know that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah have opted to support Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.
Still, GRS made it known officially that they have dropped Bersatu as a coalition member.
In a statement today, GRS deputy chairperson Maximus Ongkili said this was decided at the coalition’s Supreme Council meeting on December 09.
The day after, GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor (right) announced that Sabah Bersatu leaders and their supporters were leaving the Muhyiddin Yassin-led party.
He said the “unanimous decision” by Sabah Bersatu leaders to quit the party was based on the premise that the status quo is “no longer tenable”.
Note: Bersatu, which are part of the Perikatan Nasional coalition have chosen to be in the opposition.
Business Insider visited The Garage at Industry City in Brooklyn, New York, to talk with food design experts Steve Giralt, Brett Kurzweil, production designer Paola Andrea Ramirez, and rigger Matt Huber to learn the immensely wild and creative ways fast food commercials are shot.
Believe it or not, it takes not a few people, expensive robots, and fancy cameras to bring a fast food commercial to life. But they use real food on set, so they work against the clock to film each take before it starts to wilt.
Newly-minted Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday that Sabah's GRS have agreed to join his government, thus giving him a two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat.
On Thursday, Anwar confirmed that his unity government comprised Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional and Gabungan Parti Sarawak, with support from MPs from Muda, Warisan and Parti Bangsa Malaysia.
Pakatan Harapan chairperson Anwar Ibrahim (left) has been named the country’s 10th prime minister, ending a five-day wait for Malaysians following the divisive 15th general election.
He will be sworn in at 5 PM today at Istana Negara.
In a statement, the Comptroller of the Royal Household Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said the decision was made after the special meeting of the Conference of Malay Rulers at 11 AM.
He said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had consented to the appointment, which was made in accordance with Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution.
The appointment was finalised after the King (right) sought the opinions of the Malay Rulers who convened a special meeting at Istana Negara today to make the best decision for the interests and well-being of the country and the people, he said.
It helped that UMNO are willing to form a unity government with Pakatan Harapan.
Their secretary-general Ahmad Maslan announced their decision “to uphold the decree by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for Barisan Nasional to support and be part of a unity government, (and we have decided that this would be one) which is not led by PN, to ensure a stable and prosperous government can be formed” (New Straits Times, November 24, 2022 @ 2:06 AM).
Sarawak's GPS and Sabah's Warisan are similarly expected to throw their support behind this unity government.
