Pakatan Harapan's manifesto in the 14th General Elections was a stumbling block after they formed the government, drawing critique from various parties and the rakyat.Political analyst Wong Chin Huat believes that PH's manifesto going into GE15 needs to be pragmatic enough not just to woo analysts and scholars but also to appeal to the grassroots and the rakyat at large.Failing to do this, Wong said, would result in the opposition using PH's manifesto against them should the form a government after the elections.

Pakatan Harapan's manifesto in the 14th General Elections was a stumbling block after they formed the government, drawing critique from various parties and the rakyat. Political analyst Wong Chin Huat believes that PH's manifesto going into GE15 needs to be pragmatic enough not just to woo analysts and scholars but also to appeal to the grassroots and the rakyat at large. Failing to do this, Wong said, would result in the opposition using PH's manifesto against them should the form a government after the elections.

PH needs a "serious manifesto" to realistically contend in GE15

A family that was about to lose their home several months after losing their father can now breathe a sigh of relief. Their bank, which previously decided to auction off their property, changed its mind today. Pravinraj Chandrasekaran and his family were on the verge of losing their house in Kampung Tersusun Kemuning, Sungai Siput, Perak following the death of his father Chandrasekaran Murgan Kandan from a heart attack in August 2020.

A family that was about to lose their home several months after losing their father can now breathe a sigh of relief. Their bank, which previously decided to auction off their property, changed its mind today. Pravinraj Chandrasekaran and his family were on the verge of losing their house in Kampung Tersusun Kemuning, Sungai Siput, Perak following the death of his father Chandrasekaran Murgan Kandan from a heart attack in August 2020.

After losing father, family saved from losing home

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my__________________Pakatan Harapan has resolved to nominate PKR president Anwar Ibrahim as their candidate for prime minister in the next general election.The coalition - comprising PKR, DAP and Amanah - also resolved that it was open to "negotiations" and "cooperation" with any group.However, these engagements must be anchored to the coalition's reform agenda and to public interest.---Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my __________________ Pakatan Harapan has resolved to nominate PKR president Anwar Ibrahim as their candidate for prime minister in the next general election. The coalition - comprising PKR, DAP and Amanah - also resolved that it was open to "negotiations" and "cooperation" with any group. However, these engagements must be anchored to the coalition's reform agenda and to public interest. --- Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

#KiniNews: Pakatan Harapan names Anwar as GE15 PM candidate

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan was reported to have said that he would pay the fine for failing to wear a facemask in public.This was after a video showing him walking past a row of food and beverage stalls without a mask had gone viral on social media.In the 25-second clip, he also appeared to be handing out RM50 each to five traders as he walked past and was given a drink from one of the stalls.

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan was reported to have said that he would pay the fine for failing to wear a facemask in public.This was after a video showing him walking past a row of food and beverage stalls without a mask had gone viral on social media.In the 25-second clip, he also appeared to be handing out RM50 each to five traders as he walked past and was given a drink from one of the stalls.

S'wak DCM to pay compound for not wearing mask

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he was not aware of any decision to use the term 'territory' for Sabah and Sarawak.Ismail said the matter would be best referred to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.During a visit to Sarawak on April 1, Muhyiddin reportedly said both Sabah and Sarawak share the same 'territory' status as Peninsular Malaysia.

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said he was not aware of any decision to use the term 'territory' for Sabah and Sarawak.Ismail said the matter would be best referred to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.During a visit to Sarawak on April 1, Muhyiddin reportedly said both Sabah and Sarawak share the same 'territory' status as Peninsular Malaysia.

'Wilayah' Sabah, Sarawak: I don't know, says Ismail Sabri

Pakatan Harapan has resolved to nominate PKR president Anwar Ibrahim as their candidate for prime minister in the next general election.The coalition - comprising PKR, DAP and Amanah - also resolved that it was open to "negotiations" and "cooperation" with any group.However, these engagements must be anchored to the coalition's reform agenda and to public interest.

Pakatan Harapan has resolved to nominate PKR president Anwar Ibrahim as their candidate for prime minister in the next general election.The coalition - comprising PKR, DAP and Amanah - also resolved that it was open to "negotiations" and "cooperation" with any group.However, these engagements must be anchored to the coalition's reform agenda and to public interest.

Anwar named as Harapan PM candidate for GE15

PAS said it will reject cooperation with Umno if the party partakes in political re-alignments hinted in the audio clip allegedly of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang also that his party will only negotiate seats with Umno once the latter settles their "problems".This comes as PAS continues to push back against Umno's urgings for the Islamist party to ditch Bersatu.

PAS said it will reject cooperation with Umno if the party partakes in political re-alignments hinted in the audio clip allegedly of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang also that his party will only negotiate seats with Umno once the latter settles their "problems".This comes as PAS continues to push back against Umno's urgings for the Islamist party to ditch Bersatu.

This is one of the signs of a new alignment, says Hadi on 'Zahid-Anwar' clip

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong today said the government is working to 
reduce the number of road accidents involving P-hailing riders 
(motorcycle delivery) following a spike of new riders entering the field
 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wee said even during the MCO, when there were not many cars on the road,
 Malaysia recorded 12 deaths a day due to road accidents.

Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong today said the government is working to 
reduce the number of road accidents involving P-hailing riders 
(motorcycle delivery) following a spike of new riders entering the field
 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wee said even during the MCO, when there were not many cars on the road,
 Malaysia recorded 12 deaths a day due to road accidents.

Wee Ka Siong: 12 deaths a day due to traffic accidents in 2020, even during MCO

Malaysia will continue repatriating undocumented migrants in accordance with national laws said Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.In a press conference yesterday, he questioned whether NGOs who had criticised the government over the issue would be willing to bear the government’s daily cost of keeping them in detention centres.

Malaysia will continue repatriating undocumented migrants in accordance with national laws said Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin.In a press conference yesterday, he questioned whether NGOs who had criticised the government over the issue would be willing to bear the government’s daily cost of keeping them in detention centres.

Hamzah: Will NGOs pay us to keep undocumented migrants here?

Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today that it is up to the Umno supreme council to decide on whether to hold party elections this year or postpone it up to 18 months.He said according to the party’s constitution, Umno elections must be held every three years after the term for the party leadership ends.

Umno vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob said today that it is up to the Umno supreme council to decide on whether to hold party elections this year or postpone it up to 18 months.He said according to the party’s constitution, Umno elections must be held every three years after the term for the party leadership ends.

Ismail Sabri: Umno supreme council can decide to hold party polls in June or to postpone it

The tax-linked bankruptcy notice against Najib Abdul Razak is part of a political conspiracy, claimed the former premier's lawyer today.Muhammad Shafee Abdullah alleged that Najib was informed, two days after the Umno annual general assembly, that the ex-prime minister would be served with the notice.They would seek to file an application to set aside the bankruptcy notice, the lawyer said during a press conference at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.Previously, it was reported that Najib was served with the notice by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) on April 5.This was in relation to the RM1.69 billion tax suit against the former premier.Shafee further claimed that the bankruptcy action against Najib was driven by certain quarters wishing to disqualify the Pekan MP from Umno party elections.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/najibrazak/videos/160383482538136

The tax-linked bankruptcy notice against Najib Abdul Razak is part of a political conspiracy, claimed the former premier's lawyer today.Muhammad Shafee Abdullah alleged that Najib was informed, two days after the Umno annual general assembly, that the ex-prime minister would be served with the notice.They would seek to file an application to set aside the bankruptcy notice, the lawyer said during a press conference at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.Previously, it was reported that Najib was served with the notice by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) on April 5.This was in relation to the RM1.69 billion tax suit against the former premier.Shafee further claimed that the bankruptcy action against Najib was driven by certain quarters wishing to disqualify the Pekan MP from Umno party elections.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/najibrazak/videos/160383482538136

Shafee: Political conspiracy behind bankruptcy notice to Najib

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang told reporters today that the party will continue to support the Perikanation Nasional government, and will not accept new alliances formed by other parties. Hadi said this when asked to respond to the phone conversation purportedly between Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.Based on the audio clip, a person who sounded like Anwar had praised the person who sounded like Zahid over the latter's handling of last month’s Umno general assembly.During the Umno general assembly, the party delegates resolved to cut ties with Bersatu but gave Zahid the mandate to decide when.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang told reporters today that the party will continue to support the Perikanation Nasional government, and will not accept new alliances formed by other parties. Hadi said this when asked to respond to the phone conversation purportedly between Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.Based on the audio clip, a person who sounded like Anwar had praised the person who sounded like Zahid over the latter's handling of last month’s Umno general assembly.During the Umno general assembly, the party delegates resolved to cut ties with Bersatu but gave Zahid the mandate to decide when.

Hadi: PAS will continue to support PN

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has rubbished his successor's assertion that Putrajaya will be accountable for its unscrutinised emergency spending by publishing the expenses.He said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz's claims were spurious and made a mockery of Parliament."Merely publishing on the federal or state government gazettes the amount of spending done under emergency powers, is by no means tantamount to observing transparency or accountability,"

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has rubbished his successor's assertion that Putrajaya will be accountable for its unscrutinised emergency spending by publishing the expenses.He said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz's claims were spurious and made a mockery of Parliament."Merely publishing on the federal or state government gazettes the amount of spending done under emergency powers, is by no means tantamount to observing transparency or accountability,"

Guan Eng: Merely publishing spending under emergency ordinance isn't accountability

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan reportedly said he would pay a compound for failing to wear a facemask in public.Awang Tengah said that he had forgotten to put his mask back on while rushing off after a meal.This came after a video showing him walking past a row of food and beverage stalls without a mask had gone viral on social media platforms.In the 25-second clip, he also appeared to be handing out RM50 each to five traders as he walked past and was given a drink from one of the stalls.According to Borneo Post today, police have contacted him about the issue and informed him that he would be issued a compound, which he intends to pay. The incident reportedly occurred during his visit to Matu.Awang Tengah added that he was in a hurry at the time, and the money for the traders was to pay for his purchases that his special officer would collect later.

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Awang Tengah Ali Hasan reportedly said he would pay a compound for failing to wear a facemask in public.Awang Tengah said that he had forgotten to put his mask back on while rushing off after a meal.This came after a video showing him walking past a row of food and beverage stalls without a mask had gone viral on social media platforms.In the 25-second clip, he also appeared to be handing out RM50 each to five traders as he walked past and was given a drink from one of the stalls.According to Borneo Post today, police have contacted him about the issue and informed him that he would be issued a compound, which he intends to pay. The incident reportedly occurred during his visit to Matu.Awang Tengah added that he was in a hurry at the time, and the money for the traders was to pay for his purchases that his special officer would collect later.

S'wak DCM to pay compound for not wearing mask, explains why he handed out money

Myanmar's ambassador to London told Reuters he was locked out of the embassy on Wednesday (April 7), and sources said his deputy had shut him out of the building and taken charge on behalf of the military.The military seized power in Myanmar in a coup in February and have cracked down on pro-democracy protesters.London ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn has broken ranks with the ruling junta in recent weeks, calling for the release of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar's ambassador to London told Reuters he was locked out of the embassy on Wednesday (April 7), and sources said his deputy had shut him out of the building and taken charge on behalf of the military.The military seized power in Myanmar in a coup in February and have cracked down on pro-democracy protesters.London ambassador Kyaw Zwar Minn has broken ranks with the ruling junta in recent weeks, calling for the release of detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ousted Myanmar ambassador tells UK to reject the military's envoy

Australia and the Philippines limited use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, while the African Union dropped plans to buy the shot amid global shortages, dealing further blows to the company's hopes to deliver a vaccine for the world.The vaccine - developed with Oxford University and considered a frontrunner in the global vaccine race - has been plagued by safety concerns and supply problems since Phase III trial results were published in December, with Indonesia the latest country forced to seek doses from other drugmakers.

Australia and the Philippines limited use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, while the African Union dropped plans to buy the shot amid global shortages, dealing further blows to the company's hopes to deliver a vaccine for the world.The vaccine - developed with Oxford University and considered a frontrunner in the global vaccine race - has been plagued by safety concerns and supply problems since Phase III trial results were published in December, with Indonesia the latest country forced to seek doses from other drugmakers.

AstraZeneca woes grow as Australia, Philippines, African Union curb Covid-19 shots

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government put aside factional differences on Thursday to call for calm after frustration among pro-British unionists over post-Brexit trade barriers helped trigger some of the worst violence in the region in years.Despite the appeals, clashes spread further into Irish nationalist areas on Thursday night where police responded to petrol bomb and stone attacks with water cannon. The White House joined the British and Irish governments in urging calm.Hundreds of youths in the British province's capital Belfast set a hijacked bus on fire and attacked police with stones on Wednesday in scenes reviving memories of decades of sectarian and political strife that claimed some 3,600 lives prior to a 1998 peace deal.

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government put aside factional differences on Thursday to call for calm after frustration among pro-British unionists over post-Brexit trade barriers helped trigger some of the worst violence in the region in years.Despite the appeals, clashes spread further into Irish nationalist areas on Thursday night where police responded to petrol bomb and stone attacks with water cannon. The White House joined the British and Irish governments in urging calm.Hundreds of youths in the British province's capital Belfast set a hijacked bus on fire and attacked police with stones on Wednesday in scenes reviving memories of decades of sectarian and political strife that claimed some 3,600 lives prior to a 1998 peace deal.

Northern Irish leaders struggle to quell worst violence in years

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/__________________Former Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said he was 101% sure that the audio clip allegedly depicting party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim conversing was real.Annuar said he played the audio clip 10 times last night and since he knew both Zahid and Anwar well, he was convinced it was them.Since both Zahid and Anwar have claimed that the audio clip was fake, Annuar urged the duo to swear their innocence in a mosque.---Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy: https://uralpromo.my/ __________________ Former Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said he was 101% sure that the audio clip allegedly depicting party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim conversing was real. Annuar said he played the audio clip 10 times last night and since he knew both Zahid and Anwar well, he was convinced it was them. Since both Zahid and Anwar have claimed that the audio clip was fake, Annuar urged the duo to swear their innocence in a mosque. --- Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

#KiniNews: Annuar 101% sure "Zahid-Anwar" audio is authentic

Malaysia has come under criticism after its ambassador to Myanmar met with a member of the military junta government.The meeting between ambassador Zahairi Baharim (photo, left) and the junta's Electricity and Energy Minister Aung Than Oo reportedly occurred yesterday.Clips of the meeting aired on a TV station owned by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military), snapshots of which were tweeted by Free Rohingya Coalition co-founder Ro Nay San Lwin, have since gone viral.Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/569902

Malaysia has come under criticism after its ambassador to Myanmar met with a member of the military junta government.The meeting between ambassador Zahairi Baharim (photo, left) and the junta's Electricity and Energy Minister Aung Than Oo reportedly occurred yesterday.Clips of the meeting aired on a TV station owned by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military), snapshots of which were tweeted by Free Rohingya Coalition co-founder Ro Nay San Lwin, have since gone viral.Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/569902

Malaysia slammed after ambassador meets junta leader in Myanmar

Former Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said he was 101% sure that the audio clip allegedly depicting party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim conversing was real.Annuar said he played the audio clip 10 times last night and since he knew both Zahid and Anwar well, he was convinced it was them.Since both Zahid and Anwar have claimed that the audio clip was fake, Annuar urged the duo to swear their innocence in a mosque.

Former Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said he was 101% sure that the audio clip allegedly depicting party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim conversing was real.Annuar said he played the audio clip 10 times last night and since he knew both Zahid and Anwar well, he was convinced it was them.Since both Zahid and Anwar have claimed that the audio clip was fake, Annuar urged the duo to swear their innocence in a mosque.

Annuar 101% sure "Zahid-Anwar" audio is authentic

What does PAS’ Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man have in common with former US president Donald Trump?According to DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, it’s their nonchalance towards climate change.In a statement today, Lim said Tuan Ibrahim was no different from Trump, who, during his presidency, showed a lack of knowledge and enthusiasm in the climate change agenda.

What does PAS’ Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man have in common with former US president Donald Trump?According to DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, it’s their nonchalance towards climate change.In a statement today, Lim said Tuan Ibrahim was no different from Trump, who, during his presidency, showed a lack of knowledge and enthusiasm in the climate change agenda.

Lim slams PAS minister over nonchalance towards climate change

Annuar 101% sure audio is authentic, wants Zahid and Anwar to swear

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has become the second person to deny the authenticity of a recorded conversation purportedly between him and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after the Umno general assembly.Unlike Zahid, who is now facing mounting pressure even from his own party, Anwar said PH members have been understanding.  Earlier this week, a four-minute audio clip has been making rounds where a person who sounded like Anwar praised the person who sounded like Zahid over the latter's handling of the Umno general assembly.Anwar's denial comes after Zahid said he was "shocked" and "disappointed" over the allegation and claimed that he was a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has become the second person to deny the authenticity of a recorded conversation purportedly between him and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after the Umno general assembly.Unlike Zahid, who is now facing mounting pressure even from his own party, Anwar said PH members have been understanding. Earlier this week, a four-minute audio clip has been making rounds where a person who sounded like Anwar praised the person who sounded like Zahid over the latter's handling of the Umno general assembly.Anwar's denial comes after Zahid said he was "shocked" and "disappointed" over the allegation and claimed that he was a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.

Anwar: It may sound like me, but this is slander

Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah called on Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to quit as Umno president if if he had indeed spoken to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim after the party's annual general assembly.His call comes after the emergence of an audio clip of a purported phone conversation between Zahid and Anwar after the Umno meeting.Tengku Razaleigh said Zahid is not qualified to hold the position of Umno president if the audio recording is authentic.

Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah called on Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to quit as Umno president if if he had indeed spoken to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim after the party's annual general assembly.His call comes after the emergence of an audio clip of a purported phone conversation between Zahid and Anwar after the Umno meeting.Tengku Razaleigh said Zahid is not qualified to hold the position of Umno president if the audio recording is authentic.

Ku Li: Zahid must go if audio recording is true

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has denied the authenticity of a recorded conversation purportedly between him and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after the Umno general assembly.Since last night, the four-minute audio clip has been making rounds where a person who sounded like Anwar praised the person who sounded like Zahid over the latter's handling of the Umno general assembly.Anwar's denial comes after Zahid said he was "shocked" and "disappointed" over the allegation and claimed that he was a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has denied the authenticity of a recorded conversation purportedly between him and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after the Umno general assembly.Since last night, the four-minute audio clip has been making rounds where a person who sounded like Anwar praised the person who sounded like Zahid over the latter's handling of the Umno general assembly.Anwar's denial comes after Zahid said he was "shocked" and "disappointed" over the allegation and claimed that he was a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.

Anwar joins Zahid in denying authenticity of audio recording

Brazil's brutal surge in Covid-19 deaths will soon surpass the worst of a record January wave in the United States, scientists forecast, with fatalities climbing for the first time above 4,000 in a day on Tuesday as the outbreak overwhelms hospitals.Brazil's overall death toll trails only the US outbreak, with nearly 337,000 killed, according to Health Ministry data, compared with more than 555,000 dead in the United States.But with Brazil's healthcare system at the breaking point, the country could exceed total US deaths, despite having a population two-thirds that of the United States, two experts told Reuters.

Brazil's brutal surge in Covid-19 deaths will soon surpass the worst of a record January wave in the United States, scientists forecast, with fatalities climbing for the first time above 4,000 in a day on Tuesday as the outbreak overwhelms hospitals.Brazil's overall death toll trails only the US outbreak, with nearly 337,000 killed, according to Health Ministry data, compared with more than 555,000 dead in the United States.But with Brazil's healthcare system at the breaking point, the country could exceed total US deaths, despite having a population two-thirds that of the United States, two experts told Reuters.

Brazil's Covid-19 death toll could outpace the US

Italy recommended on Wednesday that AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot only be used on those over 60 and Britain that people under 30 should get an alternative, due to possible links between the vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots.More than a dozen countries have at one time suspended use of the vaccine, which has been given to tens of millions in Europe. But most have resumed, with some, including France, the Netherlands and Germany, recommending a minimum age.European Union health ministers failed to agree common guidance on the use of the shot, despite calls for coordination across member states to combat public hesitancy over a vaccine set to be a key component of many vaccination programmes.

Italy recommended on Wednesday that AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot only be used on those over 60 and Britain that people under 30 should get an alternative, due to possible links between the vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots.More than a dozen countries have at one time suspended use of the vaccine, which has been given to tens of millions in Europe. But most have resumed, with some, including France, the Netherlands and Germany, recommending a minimum age.European Union health ministers failed to agree common guidance on the use of the shot, despite calls for coordination across member states to combat public hesitancy over a vaccine set to be a key component of many vaccination programmes.

Italy, Britain suggest age limits for AstraZeneca vaccine but still recommend it

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy:https://uralpromo.my/ ________________Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he spoke to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim after the Umno general assembly and that the conversation was recorded.Zahid said he was "shocked" and "disappointed" over the allegation and claimed that he was a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.In view of this, the Umno president said his officer would lodge a police report to investigate the affair and identify the person behind the "scheme of things".-----Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com

[AD] Click to learn more how Ural reduces uric acid levels to prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy:<div>https://uralpromo.my/ ________________ Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he spoke to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim after the Umno general assembly and that the conversation was recorded. Zahid said he was "shocked" and "disappointed" over the allegation and claimed that he was a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno. In view of this, the Umno president said his officer would lodge a police report to investigate the affair and identify the person behind the "scheme of things".-----Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://membership.malaysiakini.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://membership.malaysiakini.com</a></div>

#KiniNews: Zahid says audio clip is fake, denies speaking to Anwar

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat fears that if Malaysians lose hope on the democratic process, this would give right-wing conservative leaders an opportunity to rise. Wong said these would likely be narrow-mind politicians with no experience.

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat fears that if Malaysians lose hope on the democratic process, this would give right-wing conservative leaders an opportunity to rise. Wong said these would likely be narrow-mind politicians with no experience.

The rise of right-wing conservative leaders would be the worst scenario - Chin Huat

Najib Abdul Razak has decried his political persecution after being served with a bankruptcy notice by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) over the RM1.7 billion taxes it sought from him.The former prime minister vowed to fight back against the government's move."I will not bow to individuals who abused the law to oppress me on a political basis and greed to cling on to power."

Najib Abdul Razak has decried his political persecution after being served with a bankruptcy notice by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) over the RM1.7 billion taxes it sought from him.The former prime minister vowed to fight back against the government's move."I will not bow to individuals who abused the law to oppress me on a political basis and greed to cling on to power."

Najib vows to fight bankruptcy notice

Deputy Federal Territories Minister Edmund Santhara today sidestepped questions on his controversial recent trip and stay in New Zealand, saying that "the matter was over".Met at a protest rally by a group of settlers at Ladang Tennamaram in Tanjung Karang, Selangor today, he said the question was also not related to the event.

Deputy Federal Territories Minister Edmund Santhara today sidestepped questions on his controversial recent trip and stay in New Zealand, saying that "the matter was over".Met at a protest rally by a group of settlers at Ladang Tennamaram in Tanjung Karang, Selangor today, he said the question was also not related to the event.

The matter is over, says Edmund Santhara on New Zealand trip

Increased xenophobia and discrimination have caused a lot of fear within the refugee and migrant communities in Malaysia, and this has prevented them from being able to access basic services, said Asylum Access Malaysia director Tham Hui Ying.She said this during the launch of Amnesty International's Annual report today.She said the xenophobia is now visible, with Malaysians reporting foreigners and refugees losing their jobshttps://www.facebook.com/AmnestyMy/videos/770858570521671

Increased xenophobia and discrimination have caused a lot of fear within the refugee and migrant communities in Malaysia, and this has prevented them from being able to access basic services, said Asylum Access Malaysia director Tham Hui Ying.She said this during the launch of Amnesty International's Annual report today.She said the xenophobia is now visible, with Malaysians reporting foreigners and refugees losing their jobshttps://www.facebook.com/AmnestyMy/videos/770858570521671

'Fear within refugees, migrant communities prevented them from accessing basic services'

PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan has called on the Pakatan Harapan state government in Selangor to make a 'U-turn' to help Tanjung Pasir settlers after approving leases to two businessmen. Arutchelvan said since the PH government has never had an issue making U-turns on the promises it has made, they should do another that will help the settlers from Tanjung Pasir.He also said the settlers will hold a demonstration outside the Selangor secretariat building to urge the state government to revoke the leases granted to businessmen.

PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan has called on the Pakatan Harapan state government in Selangor to make a 'U-turn' to help Tanjung Pasir settlers after approving leases to two businessmen. Arutchelvan said since the PH government has never had an issue making U-turns on the promises it has made, they should do another that will help the settlers from Tanjung Pasir.He also said the settlers will hold a demonstration outside the Selangor secretariat building to urge the state government to revoke the leases granted to businessmen.

PH no stranger to making U-turns, do another for Tanjung Pasir settlers - PSM

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat said new leadership would be the best scenario for Umno to face the 15th General Election, but this will depend on when the election is called. Wong said among of the leaders who could fit the role are Mohamad Hasan or Khairy Jamaluddin.He said despite Khairy being in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's cabinet currently, the Rembau MP is still popular in Umno.

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat said new leadership would be the best scenario for Umno to face the 15th General Election, but this will depend on when the election is called. Wong said among of the leaders who could fit the role are Mohamad Hasan or Khairy Jamaluddin.He said despite Khairy being in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's cabinet currently, the Rembau MP is still popular in Umno.

Chin Huat: New leadership will be the best scenario for Umno

Padang Rengas MP Nazri Abdul Aziz is the latest party leader to openly call for Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's ouster.Nazri warned that BN will have a slim chance of winning the 15th general election if Zahid stays on as the Umno president and BN chairperson.He also claimed that Zahid no longer commanded respect among BN component parties.

Padang Rengas MP Nazri Abdul Aziz is the latest party leader to openly call for Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's ouster.Nazri warned that BN will have a slim chance of winning the 15th general election if Zahid stays on as the Umno president and BN chairperson.He also claimed that Zahid no longer commanded respect among BN component parties.

Nazri: Slim chance of winning if Zahid stays

The alleged leaked conversation between Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim is fake, according to the Umno president. In a statement released this afternoon, Zahid expressed shock and disappointment over the allegation that he spoke to Anwar after the Umno general assembly and that the conversation was recorded.Zahid said he appears to be a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.

The alleged leaked conversation between Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim is fake, according to the Umno president. In a statement released this afternoon, Zahid expressed shock and disappointment over the allegation that he spoke to Anwar after the Umno general assembly and that the conversation was recorded.Zahid said he appears to be a victim of a political scheme to weaken or destroy Umno.

Zahid shocked by plot to destroy Umno, denies speaking to Anwar

A team from Selangor MCA has discovered non-effective hand sanitizers being provided at coffeeshops, resultants and certain shops in malls after collecting 72 samples in the state.This is following public complaints that they felt suspicious with the quality of hand sanitizers provided by certain outlets, especially in undescriptive plastic bottles. MCA Government Affairs Monitoring Committee (GMC) Chief Coordinator Wong Kok Fye said from all the 72 samples collected, 13 were in refilled bottles, without a label on the source of the liquid used.Some bottles were even found to contain only water, while others were found to contain small amounts of soap, Wong said during a press conference at the MCA Selangor State Liaison Committee Office this morning. Meanwhile, Selangor MCA liaison committee secretary Leong Kok Wee said the government should take enforcement action by checking and controlling the price of hand sanitizers to reduce the burden on shops owner, which may be a factor on why they choose to cut corners.

A team from Selangor MCA has discovered non-effective hand sanitizers being provided at coffeeshops, resultants and certain shops in malls after collecting 72 samples in the state.This is following public complaints that they felt suspicious with the quality of hand sanitizers provided by certain outlets, especially in undescriptive plastic bottles. MCA Government Affairs Monitoring Committee (GMC) Chief Coordinator Wong Kok Fye said from all the 72 samples collected, 13 were in refilled bottles, without a label on the source of the liquid used.Some bottles were even found to contain only water, while others were found to contain small amounts of soap, Wong said during a press conference at the MCA Selangor State Liaison Committee Office this morning. Meanwhile, Selangor MCA liaison committee secretary Leong Kok Wee said the government should take enforcement action by checking and controlling the price of hand sanitizers to reduce the burden on shops owner, which may be a factor on why they choose to cut corners.

MCA finds ineffective hand-sanitizers at shops, restaurants in Selangor

Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide crossed 3 million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the latest global resurgence of COVID-19 infections is challenging vaccination efforts across the globe.Worldwide Covid-19 deaths are rising once again, especially in Brazil and India. Health officials blame more infectious variants that were first detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, along with public fatigue with lockdowns and other restrictions.According to a Reuters tally, it took more than a year for the global coronavirus death toll to reach 2 million. The next 1 million deaths were added in about three months.

Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide crossed 3 million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the latest global resurgence of COVID-19 infections is challenging vaccination efforts across the globe.Worldwide Covid-19 deaths are rising once again, especially in Brazil and India. Health officials blame more infectious variants that were first detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, along with public fatigue with lockdowns and other restrictions.According to a Reuters tally, it took more than a year for the global coronavirus death toll to reach 2 million. The next 1 million deaths were added in about three months.

Global Covid-19 death toll surpasses 3 million amid new infections resurgence

Rescuers searched for dozens missing in the remote islands of southeast Indonesia on Tuesday, as reinforcements arrived to help in the aftermath of a tropical cyclone that killed at least 119 people.Helicopters were deployed to aid the search, and ships carrying food, water, blankets and medicine reached ports previously blocked by high waves whipped up by tropical cyclone Seroja, which brought heavy rain and triggered deadly floods and landslides on Sunday.Indonesia's disaster agency BNPB revised upwards the death toll from the cyclone in the East Nusa Tenggara islands, after earlier saying 86 had died. Seventy-six people were still missing.

Rescuers searched for dozens missing in the remote islands of southeast Indonesia on Tuesday, as reinforcements arrived to help in the aftermath of a tropical cyclone that killed at least 119 people.Helicopters were deployed to aid the search, and ships carrying food, water, blankets and medicine reached ports previously blocked by high waves whipped up by tropical cyclone Seroja, which brought heavy rain and triggered deadly floods and landslides on Sunday.Indonesia's disaster agency BNPB revised upwards the death toll from the cyclone in the East Nusa Tenggara islands, after earlier saying 86 had died. Seventy-six people were still missing.

Rescuers hunt for survivors after cyclone kills 119 in Indonesia

Russian police detained nine people outside a prison holding Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Tuesday as a small group of his supporters came to the facility, and authorities turned away a doctor who tried to see him.Navalny, 44, an opponent of President Vladimir Putin, announced a hunger strike last week in protest at what he said was the refusal of prison authorities to treat him properly for acute back and leg pain.Some allies had said they would protest from Tuesday at the prison in the town of Pokrov, about 100 km (60 miles) east of Moscow, unless he saw a doctor of his choice and was given proper medicine.

Russian police detained nine people outside a prison holding Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Tuesday as a small group of his supporters came to the facility, and authorities turned away a doctor who tried to see him.Navalny, 44, an opponent of President Vladimir Putin, announced a hunger strike last week in protest at what he said was the refusal of prison authorities to treat him properly for acute back and leg pain.Some allies had said they would protest from Tuesday at the prison in the town of Pokrov, about 100 km (60 miles) east of Moscow, unless he saw a doctor of his choice and was given proper medicine.

Russian police detain supporters of Kremlin critic Navalny outside prison holding him

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