Under minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who lost his bid for a parliamentary seat in GE15 and was appointed senator, the ministry has received both praise and brickbats for key actions taken this year.
The high court here has granted Swatch Malaysia leave to commence its legal challenge against the government over the raids and seizure of 172 watches from the company’s Pride Collection series.
The Home Ministry holds the explicit authority to seize the “rainbow” watch from the Swatch brand, which features the symbol associated with the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, said Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Ministry’s ban on Swatch’s Pride-themed watches in the country has garnered criticism among social media users, mostly on freedom of ownership.
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir
