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News Wrap-up: By-Elections Under Way, Anwar Moves Closer to Comeback

Sep 08, 2018

By-Elections Under Way

Voting for the Seri Setia and Balakong by-elections kicked off at 8am today.

All polling centres will close at 5.30 pm today, and t​​​​​​​he results are expected to be announced by 10 pm tonight.

Over 163,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes at both the Selangor state constituencies.

Datuk Seri Anwar On The Comeback Trail

Rafizi Ramli has revealed that a PKR MP will resign next week to pave way for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's comeback.

The PKR deputy president hopeful says this will pave the way for Anwar's return to Parliament in the near future.

He adds efforts to make Anwar an MP is to complete the party's hard work in seeing the former DPM take on the role of the country's Prime Minister.

REIT To Raise Funds for Health Ministry

The Health Minister is planning to set up a Real Estate Investment Trust to raise up to RM3 billion.

Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the move is to improve the quality of health services in the country.

Photo: Malay Mail

He has informed the PM and the Cabinet of the plan, which is expected to take off this year.

Jack Ma Calls It A Day

Photo: Reuters

Chinese billionaire, Jack Ma has announced his retirement to devote his time to philanthropy, with a focus on education.

The 53-year-old was an English teacher before he ventured into the business world.