[KiniNews] A company paid former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hundreds of thousands of Singapore dollars monthly from 2014 to 2018. This was revealed by a former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) at the Shah Alam High Court today.Harry Lee Vui Khun said the payments were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract.He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] A company paid former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hundreds of thousands of Singapore dollars monthly from 2014 to 2018. This was revealed by a former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) at the Shah Alam High Court today.Harry Lee Vui Khun said the payments were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract.He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: UKSB director admits giving SG$200k-520k monthly to Umno’s Zahid

Veteran Umno lawmaker Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has often made the news for the wrong reasons because of his antics in and out of Parliament.His most recent faux pas came in the aftermath of last year's collision involving two LRT trains, which led to his removal as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairperson.With such a colourful track record, it is no surprise that various quarters have criticised the Pasir Salak MP's appointment as the next ambassador to Indonesia.For Ambiga Sreenevasan, who quipped on Twitter that those who represent the nation abroad should be subjected to an IQ test first, the move could further erode Malaysia's reputation.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621595

Veteran Umno lawmaker Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has often made the news for the wrong reasons because of his antics in and out of Parliament. His most recent faux pas came in the aftermath of last year's collision involving two LRT trains, which led to his removal as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairperson. With such a colourful track record, it is no surprise that various quarters have criticised the Pasir Salak MP's appointment as the next ambassador to Indonesia. For Ambiga Sreenevasan, who quipped on Twitter that those who represent the nation abroad should be subjected to an IQ test first, the move could further erode Malaysia's reputation. More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621595

Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador to Indonesia makes Ambiga feel like crying

A former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) today told the Shah Alam High Court that his company paid cash monthly to former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The payments were from 2014 to 2018, said Harry Lee Vui Khun, and were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract.He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621610

A former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) today told the Shah Alam High Court that his company paid cash monthly to former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The payments were from 2014 to 2018, said Harry Lee Vui Khun, and were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract. He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017. More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621610

Company paid Zahid SG$200k-520k monthly, court told

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has reiterated opposition to the death penalty in cases of medical marijuana use.He said seeking alternative medical treatments was not an offence that deserved extreme punishment in the form of hanging.

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has reiterated opposition to the death penalty in cases of medical marijuana use. He said seeking alternative medical treatments was not an offence that deserved extreme punishment in the form of hanging.

Syed Saddiq: Medical marijuana use not murder

Former 1MDB chairperson Mohd Bakke Salleh testified that he attended two meetings to get “guidelines” for his testimony to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Feb 11, 2016.The 15th prosecution witness told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning that Najib Abdul Razak wanted him to attend the meetings in order to keep out the names of the then prime minister and key figure Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, from the PAC hearing on the 1MDB affair.During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib today, Bakke testified that the two meetings - that allegedly transpired two weeks before the PAC hearing - were conducted by then PAC chairperson Hasan Arifin and held at the house of then TV3 managing director Ahmad Farid Ridzuan.

Former 1MDB chairperson Mohd Bakke Salleh testified that he attended two meetings to get “guidelines” for his testimony to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Feb 11, 2016. The 15th prosecution witness told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning that Najib Abdul Razak wanted him to attend the meetings in order to keep out the names of the then prime minister and key figure Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, from the PAC hearing on the 1MDB affair. During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib today, Bakke testified that the two meetings - that allegedly transpired two weeks before the PAC hearing - were conducted by then PAC chairperson Hasan Arifin and held at the house of then TV3 managing director Ahmad Farid Ridzuan.

Ex-1MDB chair: Najib called me before I testified at PAC

Police have completed their investigation on Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s son, who earlier this month uploaded a video of himself getting escorted by two police outriders in Penang.According to an officer close to the probe, police will submit their investigation papers (IP) to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) for further instructions."The investigation was carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) against Mohamed Khairul Anwar Abdul Azeez, who is the owner of the Instagram account (where the video was posted)."Investigators have wrapped up the probe, and the IP will be referred to the DPP for further action. Any further action would depend on the DPP's instructions," the official, who declined to be named, told Malaysiakini.

Police have completed their investigation on Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s son, who earlier this month uploaded a video of himself getting escorted by two police outriders in Penang. According to an officer close to the probe, police will submit their investigation papers (IP) to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) for further instructions. "The investigation was carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) against Mohamed Khairul Anwar Abdul Azeez, who is the owner of the Instagram account (where the video was posted). "Investigators have wrapped up the probe, and the IP will be referred to the DPP for further action. Any further action would depend on the DPP's instructions," the official, who declined to be named, told Malaysiakini.

MP's son with outriders: DPP to decide next action

Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah to justify the appointment of Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as the Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia.In a statement today, she said Tajuddin’s (above) shock appointment left many “baffled” and questioned what it took for an individual to represent Malaysia on the international front.“Surely, there has to be some merit to a person who will be the face of Malaysia in Indonesia, carrying government policies, positions and standards as the window to the wealth that Malaysia can offer.“Does Tajuddin have what it takes as a Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia?” Kasthuri asked.

Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah to justify the appointment of Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as the Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia. In a statement today, she said Tajuddin’s (above) shock appointment left many “baffled” and questioned what it took for an individual to represent Malaysia on the international front. “Surely, there has to be some merit to a person who will be the face of Malaysia in Indonesia, carrying government policies, positions and standards as the window to the wealth that Malaysia can offer. “Does Tajuddin have what it takes as a Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia?” Kasthuri asked.

Govt must explain and justify Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador, says MP

Australian miner Lynas has allegedly requested the government to discard an important condition in its operating licence which will expire in March 2023.The condition, set by the Pakatan Harapan government, was to move the cracking and leaching facility, which produces radioactive Water Leach Purification (WLP) residue, outside Malaysia before July 2023.However, the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) told Malaysiakini that it hasn’t received any application from Lynas to renew the licence.

Australian miner Lynas has allegedly requested the government to discard an important condition in its operating licence which will expire in March 2023. The condition, set by the Pakatan Harapan government, was to move the cracking and leaching facility, which produces radioactive Water Leach Purification (WLP) residue, outside Malaysia before July 2023. However, the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) told Malaysiakini that it hasn’t received any application from Lynas to renew the licence.

AELB: Conditions for Lynas remain the same

National Recovery Council (MPN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the government needs to reactivate the national food security council to address the food security problems.During a press conference yesterday, he said through the council, the government could increase food production in the country.He said this when asked whether the MPN was discussing the food supply crisis in the country.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

National Recovery Council (MPN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the government needs to reactivate the national food security council to address the food security problems. During a press conference yesterday, he said through the council, the government could increase food production in the country. He said this when asked whether the MPN was discussing the food supply crisis in the country. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

Muhyiddin calls for the reactivation of the national food security council

[KiniNews] DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Ong and Damansara MP Tony Pua were the only two Harapan MPs who spoke in favour of Muhyiddin Yassin’s original deal.This earned the duo the wrath of not just the public but also their allies and even those from their own party, the DAP.In the dying days of the Muhyiddin Yassin administration, Muhyiddin begged the opposition to keep him in power.Harapan’s presidential council rejected the offer within hours. However, Harapan signed the CSA with Ismail Sabri a month later.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Ong and Damansara MP Tony Pua were the only two Harapan MPs who spoke in favour of Muhyiddin Yassin’s original deal.This earned the duo the wrath of not just the public but also their allies and even those from their own party, the DAP.In the dying days of the Muhyiddin Yassin administration, Muhyiddin begged the opposition to keep him in power.Harapan’s presidential council rejected the offer within hours. However, Harapan signed the CSA with Ismail Sabri a month later.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: DAP MP says Harapan should’ve taken Muhyiddin’s offer, Dr M dares Zahid

Penang Muda has called for the abolishment of criminal suicide. This comes after several people were said to have fallen off the Penang Bridge recently.In a statement today, Penang Muda chairperson Jazz Tan Yee Mei raised concern regarding Section 309 of the Penal Code which criminalises attempted suicide in Malaysia.She also noted there are currently no discussions to table a bill to abolish criminal suicide.

Penang Muda has called for the abolishment of criminal suicide. This comes after several people were said to have fallen off the Penang Bridge recently. In a statement today, Penang Muda chairperson Jazz Tan Yee Mei raised concern regarding Section 309 of the Penal Code which criminalises attempted suicide in Malaysia. She also noted there are currently no discussions to table a bill to abolish criminal suicide.

Muda reminds govt to abolish criminal suicide

Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has confirmed his rumoured appointment as Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, based in Jakarta."It's true," the Umno leader said in a brief message to Malaysiakini.Online portal Malaysia Now earlier today quoted diplomatic sources who revealed that Tajuddin's appointment has received approval from the Indonesian government under President Joko Widodo.

Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has confirmed his rumoured appointment as Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, based in Jakarta. "It's true," the Umno leader said in a brief message to Malaysiakini. Online portal Malaysia Now earlier today quoted diplomatic sources who revealed that Tajuddin's appointment has received approval from the Indonesian government under President Joko Widodo.

Tajuddin is Malaysia’s ambassador to Indonesia

Najib Abdul Razak never disclosed to 1MDB’s board of directors or management that he received billions of ringgit in monies belonging to the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, its former chief financial officer testified.Twelfth prosecution witness Azmi Tahir also told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this afternoon that the former premier and finance minister also never reprimanded him for following Low Taek Jho’s directions regarding financial transfers out of the fund.During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib, Azmi gave this testimony in reply to questions put forth during re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621485

Najib Abdul Razak never disclosed to 1MDB’s board of directors or management that he received billions of ringgit in monies belonging to the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, its former chief financial officer testified. Twelfth prosecution witness Azmi Tahir also told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this afternoon that the former premier and finance minister also never reprimanded him for following Low Taek Jho’s directions regarding financial transfers out of the fund. During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib, Azmi gave this testimony in reply to questions put forth during re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram. Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621485

1MDB’s ex-CFO_ Najib never reprimanded me

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay.The nonagenarian said he will also sue the Bagan Datuk MP if the latter does not apologise for making the defamatory claim."I challenge Zahid to show proof that my identity as a Malay is in dispute."If he does not apologise and retract the slander, I will take legal action," he said in a statement today.Mahathir was referring to remarks Zahid made in 2017 when, as home minister, he dredged up a purported copy of the former's identity card (IC), which stated his name as “Mahathir a/l Iskandar Kutty”.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay. The nonagenarian said he will also sue the Bagan Datuk MP if the latter does not apologise for making the defamatory claim. "I challenge Zahid to show proof that my identity as a Malay is in dispute. "If he does not apologise and retract the slander, I will take legal action," he said in a statement today. Mahathir was referring to remarks Zahid made in 2017 when, as home minister, he dredged up a purported copy of the former's identity card (IC), which stated his name as “Mahathir a/l Iskandar Kutty”.

Mahathir dares Zahid to prove he’s not Malay

National Recovery Council (NRC) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the Covid-19 situation in the country is still under control despite reports of an increase in positive cases after the Aidilfitri celebrations.He added that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin did not seem worried about the current Covid-19 situation.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

National Recovery Council (NRC) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the Covid-19 situation in the country is still under control despite reports of an increase in positive cases after the Aidilfitri celebrations. He added that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin did not seem worried about the current Covid-19 situation. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

Muhyiddin: Health minister doesn't look worried now

Alor Gajah MP Mohd Redzuan Yusof has vowed to defend his parliamentary seat even if his party Bersatu does not field him again."I will defend my seat, regardless of whether I receive a mandate from our party president or not."They have their own strategy to ensure our party wins. We have seen that during the Malacca election," Redzuan was reported as saying by Sinar Harian.

Alor Gajah MP Mohd Redzuan Yusof has vowed to defend his parliamentary seat even if his party Bersatu does not field him again. "I will defend my seat, regardless of whether I receive a mandate from our party president or not. "They have their own strategy to ensure our party wins. We have seen that during the Malacca election," Redzuan was reported as saying by Sinar Harian.

Redzuan eyes Alor Gajah, with or without Bersatu

DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Ong said it was understandable why some DAP leaders found it difficult to accept Muhyiddin Yassin’s offer for a CSA at the time because the latter was facing massive public backlash.“If you ask some of the party leaders now whether it would be better for us to have accepted it to prevent Umno and BN from coming back to power, I hope most would say yes.“My answer will still be a yes. We should have taken Muhyiddin’s offer to avoid the situation where the ‘court cluster’ has a lot of power,” said Ong.

DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ong said it was understandable why some DAP leaders found it difficult to accept Muhyiddin Yassin’s offer for a CSA at the time because the latter was facing massive public backlash. “If you ask some of the party leaders now whether it would be better for us to have accepted it to prevent Umno and BN from coming back to power, I hope most would say yes. “My answer will still be a yes. We should have taken Muhyiddin’s offer to avoid the situation where the ‘court cluster’ has a lot of power,” said Ong.

DAP MP: Harapan should’ve taken Muhyiddin’s offer

The police have reclassified investigations on the alleged harassment of two journalists by a security guard.According to The Vibes, this was confirmed by Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigations Department (CID) chief Habibi Majinji.Habibi told The Vibes that he personally reclassified investigations after going through the facts.He said investigations will now be conducted under Section 160 of the Penal Code, which criminalises those involved in an "affray".

The police have reclassified investigations on the alleged harassment of two journalists by a security guard. According to The Vibes, this was confirmed by Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigations Department (CID) chief Habibi Majinji. Habibi told The Vibes that he personally reclassified investigations after going through the facts. He said investigations will now be conducted under Section 160 of the Penal Code, which criminalises those involved in an "affray".

Security guard harassing journalists: Case reclassified under Penal Code

In the dying days of the Muhyiddin Yassin administration, the outgoing prime minister did something unprecedented in Malaysian politics - begging the opposition to keep him in power.In exchange, Muhyiddin offered a slew of institutional reforms, most of which opposition Pakatan Harapan had advocated for such as lowering the voting age, laws to prevent the defection of lawmakers, and term limits for the prime minister.However, as the disdain for Muhyiddin within Harapan remained strong, only two Harapan MPs spoke in favour of the deal - Damansara MP Tony Pua and Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming (above).This earned the duo the wrath of not just the public but also their allies and even those from their own party, the DAP.In a recent interview with Malaysiakini, Ong said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a similar confidence-and-supply agreement (CSA) with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in September last year.

In the dying days of the Muhyiddin Yassin administration, the outgoing prime minister did something unprecedented in Malaysian politics - begging the opposition to keep him in power. In exchange, Muhyiddin offered a slew of institutional reforms, most of which opposition Pakatan Harapan had advocated for such as lowering the voting age, laws to prevent the defection of lawmakers, and term limits for the prime minister. However, as the disdain for Muhyiddin within Harapan remained strong, only two Harapan MPs spoke in favour of the deal - Damansara MP Tony Pua and Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming (above). This earned the duo the wrath of not just the public but also their allies and even those from their own party, the DAP. In a recent interview with Malaysiakini, Ong said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a similar confidence-and-supply agreement (CSA) with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in September last year.

DAP MP feels vindicated after Harapan signed CSA with Ismail Sabri

Umno has successfully amended its constitution today in order to enable them to postpone party polls up to six months after a general election.The amendment was unanimously approved by 2,586 delegates during the Umno extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled Nordin had proposed the amendment, while fellow vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob had supported it.

Umno has successfully amended its constitution today in order to enable them to postpone party polls up to six months after a general election. The amendment was unanimously approved by 2,586 delegates during the Umno extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today. Umno vice-president Mohamed Khaled Nordin had proposed the amendment, while fellow vice-president Ismail Sabri Yaakob had supported it.

Umno can delay party polls after unanimously approving amendment

The once rosy relationship between PKR's Batu MP P Prabakaran and his predecessor Tian Chua seems to be hitting the skids after Chua accused the former of spreading misinformation via several tweets.Chua said there was an element of deception when Prabakaran posted a picture of him attending a breaking fast ceremony organised by Bersatu with a misleading caption.“It is unethical when he spread lies about me attending a Bersatu iftar last Ramadan. The fact is that the ceremony took place in 2021.“It was organised by NGOs in collaboration with the Federal Territories Ministry. Praba's own team member, Stephen Niles, also attended the so-called 'dinner of traitors'," Chua said via Facebook.

The once rosy relationship between PKR's Batu MP P Prabakaran and his predecessor Tian Chua seems to be hitting the skids after Chua accused the former of spreading misinformation via several tweets. Chua said there was an element of deception when Prabakaran posted a picture of him attending a breaking fast ceremony organised by Bersatu with a misleading caption. “It is unethical when he spread lies about me attending a Bersatu iftar last Ramadan. The fact is that the ceremony took place in 2021. “It was organised by NGOs in collaboration with the Federal Territories Ministry. Praba's own team member, Stephen Niles, also attended the so-called 'dinner of traitors'," Chua said via Facebook.

Knives out between Tian Chua and Prabakaran over 'misinformation'

Umno has successfully amended its constitution today in order to enable them to postpone party polls up to six months after a general election.The amendment was unanimously approved by 2,586 delegates during the Umno extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.

Umno has successfully amended its constitution today in order to enable them to postpone party polls up to six months after a general election. The amendment was unanimously approved by 2,586 delegates during the Umno extraordinary general meeting (EGM) at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.

Umno leaders united in support of amendment to delay party polls

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rubbished claims that the party is amending its constitution to save his presidency.Speaking at the party's emergency meeting today, Zahid said there is no way for him to do that.Previously, Zahid said the amendment is intended to ensure the party does not become divided ahead of the 15th general election.The constitutional amendment will see Zahid staying longer as party president as the Umno election will be postponed until after the 15th general election.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rubbished claims that the party is amending its constitution to save his presidency. Speaking at the party's emergency meeting today, Zahid said there is no way for him to do that. Previously, Zahid said the amendment is intended to ensure the party does not become divided ahead of the 15th general election. The constitutional amendment will see Zahid staying longer as party president as the Umno election will be postponed until after the 15th general election.

Zahid denies Umno amending its constitution to save his presidency

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LIVE: Umno emergency meeting to amend party constitution

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today demonstrated of how he and his party would distribute Malaysia's 'economic cake' compared to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.The opposition leader was referring to the analogy made by Najib last week that the country's economy is like a cake, which needs to be distributed to the community.

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today demonstrated of how he and his party would distribute Malaysia's 'economic cake' compared to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak. The opposition leader was referring to the analogy made by Najib last week that the country's economy is like a cake, which needs to be distributed to the community.

Anwar shows how he would distribute the 'economic cake' compared to Najib

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has panned former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak for his explanation of his infamous "cash is king" remark by saying that the king is the public.He said Najib's new interpretation made no sense."He tried to spin that the 'king' is the rakyat, meaning the cash is rakyat. I don't follow this logic," Loke said in a Facebook post last night.“Cash is king” is commonly taken to mean that money can be used to buy anything, including power and influence.Najib became associated with the phrase in 2015 after uttering the remarks to Dr Mahathir Mohamad when the latter expressed concern over the controversial 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) cash aid policy.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has panned former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak for his explanation of his infamous "cash is king" remark by saying that the king is the public.He said Najib's new interpretation made no sense."He tried to spin that the 'king' is the rakyat, meaning the cash is rakyat. I don't follow this logic," Loke said in a Facebook post last night.“Cash is king” is commonly taken to mean that money can be used to buy anything, including power and influence.Najib became associated with the phrase in 2015 after uttering the remarks to Dr Mahathir Mohamad when the latter expressed concern over the controversial 1Malaysia People's Aid (BR1M) cash aid policy.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: DAP leader slams Najib's 'illogical' spin on 'cash is king'

The parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) on restricting MPs from switching parties has reached a consensus on "almost all" matters on the framework of the bill.Thus, the Attorney-General's Chambers will proceed to prepare the bill for the PSSC's scrutiny when it convenes again next Thursday (May 19).

The parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) on restricting MPs from switching parties has reached a consensus on "almost all" matters on the framework of the bill. Thus, the Attorney-General's Chambers will proceed to prepare the bill for the PSSC's scrutiny when it convenes again next Thursday (May 19).

Anti-hopping bill framework mostly settled, says law minister

Najib Abdul Razak’s explanation of his infamous "cash is king" remark has left many puzzled. The former prime minister during a debate with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim last night, said the king in his phrase referred to the public.However, many are having a hard time accepting the Umno leader’s explanation.DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said Najib's new interpretation made no sense.

Najib Abdul Razak’s explanation of his infamous "cash is king" remark has left many puzzled. The former prime minister during a debate with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim last night, said the king in his phrase referred to the public. However, many are having a hard time accepting the Umno leader’s explanation. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said Najib's new interpretation made no sense.

Najib's 'illogical' spin on 'cash is king' draws criticism

Kelantan has recorded a 553 percent increase in the number of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases, or 1,548 cases between January and early this month, as compared to only 237 cases in the same period last year.Kelantan Health Department director Dr Zaini Hussin said of the total, the majority of cases involved children aged between one and four or 75.8 percent.

Kelantan has recorded a 553 percent increase in the number of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases, or 1,548 cases between January and early this month, as compared to only 237 cases in the same period last year. Kelantan Health Department director Dr Zaini Hussin said of the total, the majority of cases involved children aged between one and four or 75.8 percent.

553 percent spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Kelantan

On May 9 - the fourth anniversary of BN's stunning defeat at the polls - Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming dropped a bombshell.Ong publicly announced that he would no longer be seeking re-election, despite being relatively young at 47 and being the incumbent of a safe and thus highly prized seat.In an interview with Malaysiakini, Ong apologised if he was seen as being too aggressive or rude.

On May 9 - the fourth anniversary of BN's stunning defeat at the polls - Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming dropped a bombshell. Ong publicly announced that he would no longer be seeking re-election, despite being relatively young at 47 and being the incumbent of a safe and thus highly prized seat. In an interview with Malaysiakini, Ong apologised if he was seen as being too aggressive or rude.

Ong: I could be seen as too aggressive, rude

PAS should stop attacking Umno leaders if they are truly interested in achieving their goal of uniting Muslims in the country, said Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan.He was responding to a statement by PAS information chief Khairil Nizam Khirudin who had vowed that the Islamist party will continue its agenda to unite the Muslims “although the Umno president has rejected it”.

PAS should stop attacking Umno leaders if they are truly interested in achieving their goal of uniting Muslims in the country, said Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan. He was responding to a statement by PAS information chief Khairil Nizam Khirudin who had vowed that the Islamist party will continue its agenda to unite the Muslims “although the Umno president has rejected it”.

Stop attacking Umno leaders, PAS told

Sarawak will engage with Norway towards the successful formation and management of its own sovereign wealth fund.This was revealed by Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg in a statement issued from Oslo today. He said given the success of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which had been managed with the highest standard of governance since its inception in 1996, it was a standard Sarawak needed to follow.

Sarawak will engage with Norway towards the successful formation and management of its own sovereign wealth fund. This was revealed by Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg in a statement issued from Oslo today. He said given the success of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which had been managed with the highest standard of governance since its inception in 1996, it was a standard Sarawak needed to follow.

Sarawak in talks with Norway to form own sovereign fund

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob met with United States President Joe Biden and Asean leaders at the White House today.President Biden hosted the leaders of Asean for a two-day Asean-US Special Summit in Washington DC, which began on Thursday.Ismail Sabri also joined Biden and Asean leaders for a group photo at the compound of the White House.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob met with United States President Joe Biden and Asean leaders at the White House today. President Biden hosted the leaders of Asean for a two-day Asean-US Special Summit in Washington DC, which began on Thursday. Ismail Sabri also joined Biden and Asean leaders for a group photo at the compound of the White House.

Ismail Sabri meets Joe Biden at the White House

In an apparent case of “the pot calling the kettle black”, former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak criticised his political opponents Pakatan Harapan, especially their federal administration, during his debate last night with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.Answering a question posed by Anwar on integrity and transparency during the past BN administrations, Najib took a swipe at the Harapan government's decision in 2018 to appoint lawyers Tommy Thomas and Latheefa Koya as the attorney-general and MACC chief respectively.Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621071

In an apparent case of “the pot calling the kettle black”, former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak criticised his political opponents Pakatan Harapan, especially their federal administration, during his debate last night with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Answering a question posed by Anwar on integrity and transparency during the past BN administrations, Najib took a swipe at the Harapan government's decision in 2018 to appoint lawyers Tommy Thomas and Latheefa Koya as the attorney-general and MACC chief respectively. Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621071

Najib criticises Harapan's ‘political appointments’ during debate with Anwar

[KiniNews] PAS vice-president Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has responded to Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan over his suggestion for PAS to be dissolved.Mohd Amar stressed that if there was a party that should be dissolved, it should be Umno as PAS had been fighting for the Islamic agenda since the very beginning.Yesterday, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan opined that PAS should be dissolved because Umno already has an Islamic agenda.Ahmad explained that Umno had amended Clause 3.1 of its constitution in 2019 to include an Islamic agenda.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] PAS vice-president Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has responded to Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan over his suggestion for PAS to be dissolved.Mohd Amar stressed that if there was a party that should be dissolved, it should be Umno as PAS had been fighting for the Islamic agenda since the very beginning.Yesterday, Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan opined that PAS should be dissolved because Umno already has an Islamic agenda.Ahmad explained that Umno had amended Clause 3.1 of its constitution in 2019 to include an Islamic agenda.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: ‘Umno should be dissolved’ - PAS responds to Ahmad Maslan

Following his announcement to sit out of the next general elections, Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he had received validation for his past work in the form of messages that he had received from some current and past ministers who are in Perikatan Nasional or BN.In an interview with Malaysiakini, he said surprisingly, quite a number of ministers and former ministers sent him messages. "A former Umno minister asked me to stay on as an MP. He said whether in government or opposition, we need good people to be part of the political and public policymaking process."Ong added that this is part and parcel of how we should be moving the country forward to a more mature political landscape.

Following his announcement to sit out of the next general elections, Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he had received validation for his past work in the form of messages that he had received from some current and past ministers who are in Perikatan Nasional or BN. In an interview with Malaysiakini, he said surprisingly, quite a number of ministers and former ministers sent him messages. "A former Umno minister asked me to stay on as an MP. He said whether in government or opposition, we need good people to be part of the political and public policymaking process." Ong added that this is part and parcel of how we should be moving the country forward to a more mature political landscape.

Ong: A former Umno minister asked me to stay on as an MP

Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said once his term is over, he plans to write, research and teach on matters of public policy, either locally or abroad.In an interview with Malaysiakini, Ong said that two terms as an MP on both sides of the aisle had given him perspectives and experiences that he must now distil through the rigours of academia.Besides that, he planned to assist small and medium-sized enterprises to adapt to the post-pandemic world as well as government policy after he took a step back from politics.

Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said once his term is over, he plans to write, research and teach on matters of public policy, either locally or abroad. In an interview with Malaysiakini, Ong said that two terms as an MP on both sides of the aisle had given him perspectives and experiences that he must now distil through the rigours of academia. Besides that, he planned to assist small and medium-sized enterprises to adapt to the post-pandemic world as well as government policy after he took a step back from politics.

Ong Kian Ming shares his plans for the future once term as MP ends

PKR's Petaling MP Maria Chin Abdullah said that the remarks by Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin on party hopping gave an indication that the anti-hopping bill may not happen on June 7th, the date that MPs were being called back to Parliament to debate and supposedly pass the bill.According to Maria the remarks were flawed but were used as a justification by those who were involved in the Sheraton move in 2020.

PKR's Petaling MP Maria Chin Abdullah said that the remarks by Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin on party hopping gave an indication that the anti-hopping bill may not happen on June 7th, the date that MPs were being called back to Parliament to debate and supposedly pass the bill. According to Maria the remarks were flawed but were used as a justification by those who were involved in the Sheraton move in 2020.

Hamzah's outburst against party-hopping is flawed, says Maria Chin

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has warned that Pakatan Harapan must be prepared to fight a “social media war” in the country’s 15th general election.The Iskandar Puteri MP said the information war that took place during the election of the neighbouring Philippines - which resulted in a landslide victory for Ferdinand Marcos Jr - must act as a lesson for Malaysia.

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has warned that Pakatan Harapan must be prepared to fight a “social media war” in the country’s 15th general election. The Iskandar Puteri MP said the information war that took place during the election of the neighbouring Philippines - which resulted in a landslide victory for Ferdinand Marcos Jr - must act as a lesson for Malaysia.

Kit Siang: GE15 will be a social media war, Harapan parties must be prepared

PAS vice -president Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has responded to Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan over his suggestion for PAS to be dissolved.Mohd Amar stressed that if there was a party that should be dissolved, it should be Umno as PAS had been fighting for the Islamic agenda since the very beginning.

PAS vice -president Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah has responded to Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan over his suggestion for PAS to be dissolved. Mohd Amar stressed that if there was a party that should be dissolved, it should be Umno as PAS had been fighting for the Islamic agenda since the very beginning.

Umno is the party that should be dissolved, says PAS leader

A stream of comments on Umno by PAS leaders has Umno supreme council member Shabery Cheek pondering aloud about the timing.He said every day (they talk) about Umno... Are they sending hidden messages before Umno's extraordinary general meeting on Sunday?Shabery was referring to recent statements by PAS leaders supportive of the Muafakat Nasional pact with Umno.

A stream of comments on Umno by PAS leaders has Umno supreme council member Shabery Cheek pondering aloud about the timing. He said every day (they talk) about Umno... Are they sending hidden messages before Umno's extraordinary general meeting on Sunday? Shabery was referring to recent statements by PAS leaders supportive of the Muafakat Nasional pact with Umno.