The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) is the latest to lend its voice to the chorus of disagreement on Nurul Izzah Anwar’s appointment as a senior economics and financial adviser to the prime minister.The think-tank said while she is qualified for the role based on her educational background and past political experience, there is, however, the impression that the former MP was appointed because she is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter.

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) is the latest to lend its voice to the chorus of disagreement on Nurul Izzah Anwar’s appointment as a senior economics and financial adviser to the prime minister.The think-tank said while she is qualified for the role based on her educational background and past political experience, there is, however, the impression that the former MP was appointed because she is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter.

Ideas: Nurul Izzah's appointment counterproductive

Bersatu's party accounts have been frozen by the MACC, just one day after the party declared its 2020 and 2021 accounts.The matter was confirmed to Malaysiakini by Bersatu supreme council member, Muhammad Faiz Na'aman.It is believed that the freeze is related to the MACC's probe on government funds amounting to RM92.5 billion of pandemic stimulus funds that were allegedly misappropriated.

Bersatu's party accounts have been frozen by the MACC, just one day after the party declared its 2020 and 2021 accounts.The matter was confirmed to Malaysiakini by Bersatu supreme council member, Muhammad Faiz Na'aman.It is believed that the freeze is related to the MACC's probe on government funds amounting to RM92.5 billion of pandemic stimulus funds that were allegedly misappropriated.

MACC freezes Bersatu accounts

The government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is in line with the concept of Malaysia Madani, which also emphasises the aspect of sustainability with the concept of a green city and smart city.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653558

The government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is in line with the concept of Malaysia Madani, which also emphasises the aspect of sustainability with the concept of a green city and smart city.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653558

Anwar: Govt aims to turn Federal Territories into smart cities by 2030

The PKR Kota Raja division is waiting for instructions from the party leadership regarding talk that International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to contest one of the state seats in Kota Raja when the Selangor state election is called later this year.When contacted, its chief Gunaraj George said the issue was not discussed yet.

The PKR Kota Raja division is waiting for instructions from the party leadership regarding talk that International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to contest one of the state seats in Kota Raja when the Selangor state election is called later this year.When contacted, its chief Gunaraj George said the issue was not discussed yet.

Kota Raja PKR in the dark about Zafrul contesting in Selangor

The government does not seem to have any plans to introduce any new taxation system anytime soon, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.He said there has been no discussion on the recommendation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) so far under the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The government does not seem to have any plans to introduce any new taxation system anytime soon, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.He said there has been no discussion on the recommendation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) so far under the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Ahmad Maslan: No GST discussion so far, new tax last resort

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said while he welcomes differences of opinion among party members, he will not compromise on them questioning the party’s integrity.Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said this was because he placed great importance on party unity.Elaborating, Zahid said there must never be hidden enemies within the party.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said while he welcomes differences of opinion among party members, he will not compromise on them questioning the party’s integrity.Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said this was because he placed great importance on party unity.Elaborating, Zahid said there must never be hidden enemies within the party.

Zahid: I will not compromise with those questioning Umno's integrity

Putrajaya Umno division deputy chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz became the latest member axed by the party leadership, allegedly for violating Umno's code of ethics.In a statement last night, Faisal, who is known to be aligned to sacked Umno leader Annuar Musa, said he received a letter of his dismissal from Umno headquarters via WhatsApp at about 4.30pm the same day.

Putrajaya Umno division deputy chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz became the latest member axed by the party leadership, allegedly for violating Umno's code of ethics.In a statement last night, Faisal, who is known to be aligned to sacked Umno leader Annuar Musa, said he received a letter of his dismissal from Umno headquarters via WhatsApp at about 4.30pm the same day.

Tun Faisal latest casualty of Umno purge

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan has revealed that the party has met with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) regarding the motion approved during the Umno general assembly to not hold any contest for the two highest positions in the upcoming party election."Four officers from the party presented documents prepared by our lawyers and answered questions from the ROS director-general (Nawardi Saad) along with his deputy, as well as four other officers," he said in a press conference after the Budget 2023 Dialogue in Shah Alam yesterday.

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan has revealed that the party has met with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) regarding the motion approved during the Umno general assembly to not hold any contest for the two highest positions in the upcoming party election."Four officers from the party presented documents prepared by our lawyers and answered questions from the ROS director-general (Nawardi Saad) along with his deputy, as well as four other officers," he said in a press conference after the Budget 2023 Dialogue in Shah Alam yesterday.

Umno meets ROS over top posts' no-contest resolution

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to fight against misappropriation and will not compromise on any form of corruption to ensure that there will be a big difference in next year’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score.Noting that his administration is still a new one, Anwar said the government will be consistent in offering its continuous support to the MACC to combat corruption.His comments came after Malaysia’s score in the Transparency International (TI) CPI 2022 had dropped for the third year in a row, scoring 47 of 100 points in the index.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to fight against misappropriation and will not compromise on any form of corruption to ensure that there will be a big difference in next year’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score.Noting that his administration is still a new one, Anwar said the government will be consistent in offering its continuous support to the MACC to combat corruption.His comments came after Malaysia’s score in the Transparency International (TI) CPI 2022 had dropped for the third year in a row, scoring 47 of 100 points in the index.

Anwar: We won't tolerate corruption,  ‘big difference’ in CPI score next year

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews | Anwar: Those who abused their power are now criticising Nurul’s appointment

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.

Anwar: Those who enriched their children, are now questioning Nurul Izzah’s appointment

Anwar: Nurul Izzah’s appointment to ensure contracts are managed 'orderly'

Hundreds of members of the legal fraternity today bid their final farewell to the late Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram.Private practitioners, Federal Court judges and deputy public prosecutors began descending on the Nirvana 2 memorial centre at Bukit Seputeh in Kuala Lumpur since 8am this morning.Inside the wide hall of the centre where Sri Ram’s coffin is laid, a long queue began forming early in the morning as members of the legal fraternity and judiciary waited to pay their respects amidst the somber atmosphere.

Hundreds of members of the legal fraternity today bid their final farewell to the late Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram.Private practitioners, Federal Court judges and deputy public prosecutors began descending on the Nirvana 2 memorial centre at Bukit Seputeh in Kuala Lumpur since 8am this morning.Inside the wide hall of the centre where Sri Ram’s coffin is laid, a long queue began forming early in the morning as members of the legal fraternity and judiciary waited to pay their respects amidst the somber atmosphere.

Legal fraternity bids final farewell to Gopal Sri Ram

The 1MDB crisis would not have happened if not for the "complicity" of international financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said.Therefore, it is only fair for the Wall Street bank to fulfill its obligation by paying up its settlement amount to the Malaysian government instead of trying to ignore its "moral and financial responsibilities."Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653426

The 1MDB crisis would not have happened if not for the "complicity" of international financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said.Therefore, it is only fair for the Wall Street bank to fulfill its obligation by paying up its settlement amount to the Malaysian government instead of trying to ignore its "moral and financial responsibilities."Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653426

Anwar tells Goldman Sachs to pay up 1MDB settlement

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as economics and finance adviser may signal that cronyism and nepotism are back, said Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) president Muhammad Mohan.Muhammad said Anwar himself has spoken extensively against nepotism and cronyism in the past, resulting in people questioning the latter’s recent decision.“Our view is, it gives a wrong signal and I’m afraid if it’s not rectified, that will be factored in the perception here.“So, the perception today is that cronyism has come back and nepotism has slipped in. This is not good,” he said at a presser after announcing Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2022 Results at Royal Selangor Club.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as economics and finance adviser may signal that cronyism and nepotism are back, said Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) president Muhammad Mohan.Muhammad said Anwar himself has spoken extensively against nepotism and cronyism in the past, resulting in people questioning the latter’s recent decision.“Our view is, it gives a wrong signal and I’m afraid if it’s not rectified, that will be factored in the perception here.“So, the perception today is that cronyism has come back and nepotism has slipped in. This is not good,” he said at a presser after announcing Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2022 Results at Royal Selangor Club.

TI-M: Nurul's appointment may signal return of nepotism

The appointment of Nurul Izzah as the pro bono adviser on economics and finance to her father Anwar Ibrahim is not a liability, as she has demonstrated sound political and policy independence throughout her political career, a prominent economist said.According to Jomo Kwame Sundram, although Nurul Izzah's appointment has courted backlash from various quarters, it does not compromise her capability of fulfilling her new responsibilities.

The appointment of Nurul Izzah as the pro bono adviser on economics and finance to her father Anwar Ibrahim is not a liability, as she has demonstrated sound political and policy independence throughout her political career, a prominent economist said.According to Jomo Kwame Sundram, although Nurul Izzah's appointment has courted backlash from various quarters, it does not compromise her capability of fulfilling her new responsibilities.

Jomo not keen on Nurul's appointment, but says criticism unwarranted

A DAP leader has revived the call for the police force to be equipped with body cameras following a raid on a hardcore music gig at a record store in Georgetown, Penang.Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said body cameras were supposed to have been procured and put into use in 2021.He pointed out that this was an important issue that needed to be properly looked into as the new government prioritises reform in the police force.Lim was commenting on the Saturday raid, which resulted in the arrest of four individuals, with three of them being detained for filming the incident. The three were later released.

A DAP leader has revived the call for the police force to be equipped with body cameras following a raid on a hardcore music gig at a record store in Georgetown, Penang.Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said body cameras were supposed to have been procured and put into use in 2021.He pointed out that this was an important issue that needed to be properly looked into as the new government prioritises reform in the police force.Lim was commenting on the Saturday raid, which resulted in the arrest of four individuals, with three of them being detained for filming the incident. The three were later released.

MP: Where are the body cameras for police?

The wake for veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram was held at the Nirvana 2 centre in Kuala Lumpur today.Among those at the wake were Damansara lawmaker Gobind Singh Deo, Housing and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, Attorney General, Idrus Harun and lawyer Siti Kasim.Gobind said Sri Ram was an extraordinary man and his passing is a huge loss to the country and legal profession.

The wake for veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram was held at the Nirvana 2 centre in Kuala Lumpur today.Among those at the wake were Damansara lawmaker Gobind Singh Deo, Housing and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, Attorney General, Idrus Harun and lawyer Siti Kasim.Gobind said Sri Ram was an extraordinary man and his passing is a huge loss to the country and legal profession.

'A huge loss to the country' - Gobind, Nga pay last respects to Gopal Sri Ram

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as his economics and finance adviser puts him in a “dangerous position”, according to the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4).Its deputy chief executive officer K Sudhagaran Stanley called out the move as nepotism and a conflict of interest.“The position being pro bono is irrelevant. It is about nepotism, and more importantly, conflict of interest issues.“This could place the PM in a difficult and dangerous position,” he told Malaysiakini.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as his economics and finance adviser puts him in a “dangerous position”, according to the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4).Its deputy chief executive officer K Sudhagaran Stanley called out the move as nepotism and a conflict of interest.“The position being pro bono is irrelevant. It is about nepotism, and more importantly, conflict of interest issues.“This could place the PM in a difficult and dangerous position,” he told Malaysiakini.

C4: Nurul Izzah's appointment puts Anwar in 'dangerous position'

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin has chastised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly betraying the ideals of the Reformasi movement, but said there is still time to undo the damage.“As an opposition party leader, I could take advantage of mistake after mistake that is being made by Anwar and his government.“But as an ordinary citizen, I could not watch the nation’s dignity marred by the prime minister’s excesses. It is still not too late for Anwar to fix the situation,” he wrote in a Facebook post last night.

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin has chastised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly betraying the ideals of the Reformasi movement, but said there is still time to undo the damage.“As an opposition party leader, I could take advantage of mistake after mistake that is being made by Anwar and his government.“But as an ordinary citizen, I could not watch the nation’s dignity marred by the prime minister’s excesses. It is still not too late for Anwar to fix the situation,” he wrote in a Facebook post last night.

Muhyiddin: Anwar should undo his mistakes, ask Zahid to take leave

[KiniNews] Khairy Jamaluddin will not be appealing against his expulsion from Umno because he saw no point in doing so."Appealing means appealing against the same entity that has unilaterally and summarily executed me from the party so there is no point," he told BFM this morning.Meanwhile, Khairy has not ruled out the possibility of contesting in the upcoming state elections, following his recent sacking from Umno.According to the former health minister, he’s in the midst of shopping for offers, of which he has had several following recent developments.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Khairy Jamaluddin will not be appealing against his expulsion from Umno because he saw no point in doing so."Appealing means appealing against the same entity that has unilaterally and summarily executed me from the party so there is no point," he told BFM this morning.Meanwhile, Khairy has not ruled out the possibility of contesting in the upcoming state elections, following his recent sacking from Umno.According to the former health minister, he’s in the midst of shopping for offers, of which he has had several following recent developments.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews | Khairy will not appeal expulsion, begins search for ‘new club’

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Singapore today for an official visit.It’s Anwar’s third official visit abroad since appointed as the prime minister.He was greeted on arrival by the republic’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Singapore today for an official visit.It’s Anwar’s third official visit abroad since appointed as the prime minister.He was greeted on arrival by the republic’s Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Singapore High Commissioner to Malaysia Vanu Gopala Menon.

Anwar arrives in S'pore for official visit

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, Azman Abidin, has denied speculation that the former’s wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has been appointed to an official position in the Prime Minister’s Department (PMD).Azman said Wan Azizah was not appointed to any position in the PMD and a poster being circulated online alleging her appointment was untrue.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, Azman Abidin, has denied speculation that the former’s wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has been appointed to an official position in the Prime Minister’s Department (PMD).Azman said Wan Azizah was not appointed to any position in the PMD and a poster being circulated online alleging her appointment was untrue.

Anwar's aide; Wan Azizah not appointed to PMD position

Former Umno supreme council member Zahidi Zainul Abidin said he and his supporters will submit their application to join PKR on Feb 4.Zahidi claimed that he will be accompanied by some 100 supporters who are currently Padang Besar Umno division members."I expect a lot of branches in Padang Besar to be closed soon. A lot of people are asking me to teach them how to join PKR."They include national-level Umno leaders. Some of them are joining Perikatan Nasional," he

Former Umno supreme council member Zahidi Zainul Abidin said he and his supporters will submit their application to join PKR on Feb 4.Zahidi claimed that he will be accompanied by some 100 supporters who are currently Padang Besar Umno division members."I expect a lot of branches in Padang Besar to be closed soon. A lot of people are asking me to teach them how to join PKR."They include national-level Umno leaders. Some of them are joining Perikatan Nasional," he

Zahidi to apply for PKR membership after leaving Umno

Khairy Jamaluddin has not ruled out the possibility of contesting in the upcoming state elections, following his recent sacking from Umno.According to the former health minister, he’s in the midst of shopping for offers, of which he has had several following recent developments.“All options are on the table, or I could give it a miss and come back at a later date.“It’s 23 years of your life in one party, it’s difficult to move on. I didn’t leave (Umno), I was sacked. I will need to adjust to the reality and choose another vehicle very carefully,” he told an interview with BFM this morning.

Khairy Jamaluddin has not ruled out the possibility of contesting in the upcoming state elections, following his recent sacking from Umno.According to the former health minister, he’s in the midst of shopping for offers, of which he has had several following recent developments.“All options are on the table, or I could give it a miss and come back at a later date.“It’s 23 years of your life in one party, it’s difficult to move on. I didn’t leave (Umno), I was sacked. I will need to adjust to the reality and choose another vehicle very carefully,” he told an interview with BFM this morning.

'All options are on the table' - Offers pour in for KJ

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as a senior adviser has received criticism from a fellow PKR lawmaker.Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim described the move as "morally wrong"."A friend of mine who is also a Pakatan Harapan supporter had asked me for my opinion about Anwar appointing his daughter as a senior adviser on economics and finance to the prime minister."To this, my answer to the friend was simple: It was legally right but morally wrong," he said in a statement today.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as a senior adviser has received criticism from a fellow PKR lawmaker.Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim described the move as "morally wrong"."A friend of mine who is also a Pakatan Harapan supporter had asked me for my opinion about Anwar appointing his daughter as a senior adviser on economics and finance to the prime minister."To this, my answer to the friend was simple: It was legally right but morally wrong," he said in a statement today.

PKR MP: Appointing Nurul Izzah as PM's adviser 'morally wrong'

Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib described the late ad hoc 1MDB prosecution team leader Gopal Sri Ram as “like a father to all of us”.The prosecutor told the Kuala Lumpur High Court today over the prosecution’s application to adjourn this morning’s scheduled continued hearing of the 1MDB corruption case against former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.During proceedings before trial judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah today, Akram said they seek the postponement because following the death of former federal court judge Sri Ram yesterday, the prosecution team needs the adjournment to discuss among themselves the redistribution of work for the case.

Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib described the late ad hoc 1MDB prosecution team leader Gopal Sri Ram as “like a father to all of us”.The prosecutor told the Kuala Lumpur High Court today over the prosecution’s application to adjourn this morning’s scheduled continued hearing of the 1MDB corruption case against former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.During proceedings before trial judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah today, Akram said they seek the postponement because following the death of former federal court judge Sri Ram yesterday, the prosecution team needs the adjournment to discuss among themselves the redistribution of work for the case.

DPP: Sri Ram was like a father to all of us

Khairy Jamaluddin will not be appealing against his expulsion from Umno because he saw no point in doing so."Appealing means appealing against the same entity that has unilaterally and summarily executed me from the party so there is no point," he told BFM this morning.Khairy said he conferred with Noh Omar and Shahril Hamdan - who were also expelled and suspended by the party leadership respectively - before coming to this decision.

Khairy Jamaluddin will not be appealing against his expulsion from Umno because he saw no point in doing so."Appealing means appealing against the same entity that has unilaterally and summarily executed me from the party so there is no point," he told BFM this morning.Khairy said he conferred with Noh Omar and Shahril Hamdan - who were also expelled and suspended by the party leadership respectively - before coming to this decision.

Khairy will not appeal against expulsion, says no point

Communication and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied a viral message on social media claiming that he had instructed Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) to ban any news involving three menteris besar from Perikatan Nasional-led states.He also threatened action against those behind the slanderous message."This is slander. I will take action against these slanderers," he tweeted.

Communication and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied a viral message on social media claiming that he had instructed Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) to ban any news involving three menteris besar from Perikatan Nasional-led states.He also threatened action against those behind the slanderous message."This is slander. I will take action against these slanderers," he tweeted.

Fahmi denies calling for RTM 'ban' on PN MBs

A Bersatu Youth leader has questioned whether Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is actually committed to the principles of good governance.The wing's information chief Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir said Anwar had already gone against this when he took on the finance minister portfolio, which contradicted Pakatan Harapan's previous stance on the matter.Ashraf argued that Anwar further undermined the principles of good governance in appointing his daughter Nurul Izzah as his senior adviser on economics and finance.

A Bersatu Youth leader has questioned whether Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is actually committed to the principles of good governance.The wing's information chief Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim Badrul Munir said Anwar had already gone against this when he took on the finance minister portfolio, which contradicted Pakatan Harapan's previous stance on the matter.Ashraf argued that Anwar further undermined the principles of good governance in appointing his daughter Nurul Izzah as his senior adviser on economics and finance.

Bersatu Youth: Is Nurul Izzah as adviser good governance?

An Umno leader has urged Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu to focus on Bersatu's potential corruption charges over alleged misappropriation of government funds, rather than meddle in the affairs of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Umno information chief Isham Jalil said Faizal should cease interfering with Zahid's affairs that have nothing to do with Bersatu.

An Umno leader has urged Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu to focus on Bersatu's potential corruption charges over alleged misappropriation of government funds, rather than meddle in the affairs of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Umno information chief Isham Jalil said Faizal should cease interfering with Zahid's affairs that have nothing to do with Bersatu.

Faizal should prepare to be 'court cluster 2.0' instead of meddling with Zahid's affairs - Isham

The Home Ministry does not intend to interfere in the police probe against two Pakatan Harapan MPs’ aides over a tweet linking Umno Youth to a commotion at a ceramah by Muda, its minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.Saifuddin said he will leave it to the “wisdom” of the police to use their discretion to carry out the investigation.

The Home Ministry does not intend to interfere in the police probe against two Pakatan Harapan MPs’ aides over a tweet linking Umno Youth to a commotion at a ceramah by Muda, its minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.Saifuddin said he will leave it to the “wisdom” of the police to use their discretion to carry out the investigation.

I’ll leave it to the wisdom of the police, says Saifuddin on probe against Harapan MPs’ aides

[KiniNews] Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should be relieved of his duty as the deputy prime minister, pending the conclusion of the court cases against him.He said this is because Zahid's position in the government while he undergoes graft proceedings exerts undue pressure on the courts.The former Perak menteri besar was commenting on Zahid's recent application to the Kuala Lumpur High Court to have his passport returned permanently to him to enable him to carry out his official duties as deputy prime minister.Meanwhile, Umno information chief Isham Jalil has urged Faizal to focus on Bersatu's potential corruption charges over alleged misappropriation of government funds, rather than meddle in the Zahid's affairs."I suggest that you and your friends in the party prepare to be the 'court cluster 2.0' over allegations of vote buying and the country's biggest scandal involving misappropriation of government funds," he said.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should be relieved of his duty as the deputy prime minister, pending the conclusion of the court cases against him.He said this is because Zahid's position in the government while he undergoes graft proceedings exerts undue pressure on the courts.The former Perak menteri besar was commenting on Zahid's recent application to the Kuala Lumpur High Court to have his passport returned permanently to him to enable him to carry out his official duties as deputy prime minister.Meanwhile, Umno information chief Isham Jalil has urged Faizal to focus on Bersatu's potential corruption charges over alleged misappropriation of government funds, rather than meddle in the Zahid's affairs."I suggest that you and your friends in the party prepare to be the 'court cluster 2.0' over allegations of vote buying and the country's biggest scandal involving misappropriation of government funds," he said.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Faizal wants Anwar to relieve Zahid of DPM duty; Don't meddle, says Isham

After helming Malaysiakini’s editorial for 23 years, Steven Gan is stepping down as the independent news website’s editor-in-chief at the end of this month.He will, however, remain in Malaysiakini, taking a nominal role as editor-at-large.

After helming Malaysiakini’s editorial for 23 years, Steven Gan is stepping down as the independent news website’s editor-in-chief at the end of this month.He will, however, remain in Malaysiakini, taking a nominal role as editor-at-large.

Steven Gan steps down as Malaysiakini editor-in-chief

Former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin said he wouldn't be surprised if he is sacked or suspended from Umno without it going through the disciplinary board at the party’s supreme council meeting tonight. According to Utusan Malaysia, he said this is as several other Umno leaders were also denied the opportunity to defend themselves and ended up being suspended from the party based on the Umno supreme council decision.

Former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin said he wouldn't be surprised if he is sacked or suspended from Umno without it going through the disciplinary board at the party’s supreme council meeting tonight. According to Utusan Malaysia, he said this is as several other Umno leaders were also denied the opportunity to defend themselves and ended up being suspended from the party based on the Umno supreme council decision.

I won't be surprised, says Khairy on possibility of being sacked or suspended from Umno

A court in Luxembourg has agreed to set aside an order that allowed purported heirs to the Sulu sultanate to seize Malaysian assets.This is believed to be in reference to two Petronas subsidiaries that the Sulus seized last year as part of a legal tussle with Malaysia over unpaid lease payments for Sabah.De facto Law Minister Azalina Othman Said, who revealed the development, hailed it as a victory for Malaysia.

A court in Luxembourg has agreed to set aside an order that allowed purported heirs to the Sulu sultanate to seize Malaysian assets.This is believed to be in reference to two Petronas subsidiaries that the Sulus seized last year as part of a legal tussle with Malaysia over unpaid lease payments for Sabah.De facto Law Minister Azalina Othman Said, who revealed the development, hailed it as a victory for Malaysia.

Azalina: Luxembourg court sets aside seizure of Petronas assets by Sulu 'heirs'

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should be relieved of his duty as the deputy prime minister, pending the conclusion of the court cases against him, said Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.He said this is because Zahid's position in the government while he undergoes graft proceedings exerts undue pressure on the courts.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi should be relieved of his duty as the deputy prime minister, pending the conclusion of the court cases against him, said Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.He said this is because Zahid's position in the government while he undergoes graft proceedings exerts undue pressure on the courts.

Zahid should be relieved of his duties as DPM until court cases cleared, says Faizal

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi filed an application at the High Court to have his passport returned permanently to him so as to enable him to carry out his official duties as deputy prime minister.The passport was previously surrendered to the court as an additional bail condition after he was charged with 47 charges of corruption, criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving Akalbudi Foundation funds, of which the proceedings are now at the defence stage.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi filed an application at the High Court to have his passport returned permanently to him so as to enable him to carry out his official duties as deputy prime minister.The passport was previously surrendered to the court as an additional bail condition after he was charged with 47 charges of corruption, criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving Akalbudi Foundation funds, of which the proceedings are now at the defence stage.

Zahid files for permanent return of passport, cites DPM duties

The Umno supreme council meeting tomorrow will decide the fate of Khairy Jamaluddin and other Umno members who had allegedly sabotaged the party in the recent general election, said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The Umno president told reporters this evening that it would be part of the party's clean-up operation, as what had been promised during the party's annual general meeting (AGM) two weeks ago.

The Umno supreme council meeting tomorrow will decide the fate of Khairy Jamaluddin and other Umno members who had allegedly sabotaged the party in the recent general election, said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The Umno president told reporters this evening that it would be part of the party's clean-up operation, as what had been promised during the party's annual general meeting (AGM) two weeks ago.

Zahid: Fate of KJ, other party saboteurs to be decided tomorrow

[KiniNews] The verbal scrimmage between Umno and PAS over cash handouts to voters during the last general election has taken a mental health twist.Nur Jazlan Mohamed struck a nerve when he diagnosed PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang as suffering from “extreme political depression”.However, PAS Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari claimed it was the Johor Umno deputy chairperson who is suffering from a psychological disorder.On Sunday, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called the PAS president a “hypocrite”, saying: “It’s charity if Hadi does it but corruption if others do it.”Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional (PN) and its component PAS are willing to accept any political leader or individual in their fold if they shared the same agenda for the rakyat.This was PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar's response when asked whether the coalition would accept former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin into PN or PAS if he gets kicked out of Umno.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The verbal scrimmage between Umno and PAS over cash handouts to voters during the last general election has taken a mental health twist.Nur Jazlan Mohamed struck a nerve when he diagnosed PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang as suffering from “extreme political depression”.However, PAS Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari claimed it was the Johor Umno deputy chairperson who is suffering from a psychological disorder.On Sunday, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called the PAS president a “hypocrite”, saying: “It’s charity if Hadi does it but corruption if others do it.”Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional (PN) and its component PAS are willing to accept any political leader or individual in their fold if they shared the same agenda for the rakyat.This was PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar's response when asked whether the coalition would accept former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin into PN or PAS if he gets kicked out of Umno.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Umno-PAS spat continue over Hadi’s ‘charity’, PN open to welcoming KJ

The verbal scrimmage between Umno and PAS over cash handouts to voters during the last general election has taken a mental health twist.Nur Jazlan Mohamed struck a nerve when he diagnosed PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang as suffering from “extreme political depression”.However, PAS Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari claimed it was the Johor Umno deputy chairperson who is suffering from a psychological disorder.“I suggest that Umno members collect funds, to contribute (or donate) to him to undergo a mental examination… (I am) concerned that if he continues like this, his own friends would sideline him,” he added, in a statement published in Harakah.

The verbal scrimmage between Umno and PAS over cash handouts to voters during the last general election has taken a mental health twist.Nur Jazlan Mohamed struck a nerve when he diagnosed PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang as suffering from “extreme political depression”.However, PAS Youth chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari claimed it was the Johor Umno deputy chairperson who is suffering from a psychological disorder.“I suggest that Umno members collect funds, to contribute (or donate) to him to undergo a mental examination… (I am) concerned that if he continues like this, his own friends would sideline him,” he added, in a statement published in Harakah.