[KiniNews] The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify their corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million. Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.In her  judgment, she stated that the doctrine of ‘autrefois acquit’ or rule against double jeopardy argued by the defense did not apply as it did not meet the requirements.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said the accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification.“Based on Islamic judicial methods, accusations of insulting Islam against the management of KK Mart have not been proven. In addition, the act of boycotting a certain race is also not in line with the prophet’s ‘sunnah’,” he told a press conference at the Perak Mufti Department.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify their corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million. Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.In her judgment, she stated that the doctrine of ‘autrefois acquit’ or rule against double jeopardy argued by the defense did not apply as it did not meet the requirements.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said the accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification.“Based on Islamic judicial methods, accusations of insulting Islam against the management of KK Mart have not been proven. In addition, the act of boycotting a certain race is also not in line with the prophet’s ‘sunnah’,” he told a press conference at the Perak Mufti Department.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Court retains charges against Guan Eng, wife; Perak mufti responds to KK Mart boycott

As the clock ticks down to polling day on May 11, former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has issued an ominous warning to Pakatan Harapan and Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.“There is a disconnect between the Selangor state government and Indians,” he told Malaysiakini after visiting Kuala Kubu Baharu.Charles said there were also suggestions that the menteri besar meet with the Indian community to respond to their various grievances.

As the clock ticks down to polling day on May 11, former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has issued an ominous warning to Pakatan Harapan and Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.“There is a disconnect between the Selangor state government and Indians,” he told Malaysiakini after visiting Kuala Kubu Baharu.Charles said there were also suggestions that the menteri besar meet with the Indian community to respond to their various grievances.

Indian voters don't need ceramah, want to meet S’gor MB, says Charles

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has denied claims of widening fissures between parties in the unity government.During an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night, he said every party is helping to  ensure that the candidate from the unity government wins.

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has denied claims of widening fissures between parties in the unity government.During an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night, he said every party is helping to ensure that the candidate from the unity government wins.

Zambry denies claims of widening fissures between parties in unity govt

The accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said today.“From the explanation made by the KK Mart management and the public apology for the incident, as well as the explanation given to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), it turns out that the existence of this pillar of ‘alqasdul jinaei’ cannot be proven," he said.

The accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said today.“From the explanation made by the KK Mart management and the public apology for the incident, as well as the explanation given to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), it turns out that the existence of this pillar of ‘alqasdul jinaei’ cannot be proven," he said.

KK Mart not proven to have insulted Islam, says Perak mufti

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng trained his guns on Perikatan Nasional for zeroing in on the Pakatan Harapan candidate’s vernacular education background.He pointed out that Chang Ming Youn, who was awarded the green beret after completing the army commando training, also studied in a vernacular school.“Would you call him unpatriotic as well?” Lim asked, stating that harping on the vernacular education issue is “low class”.

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng trained his guns on Perikatan Nasional for zeroing in on the Pakatan Harapan candidate’s vernacular education background.He pointed out that Chang Ming Youn, who was awarded the green beret after completing the army commando training, also studied in a vernacular school.“Would you call him unpatriotic as well?” Lim asked, stating that harping on the vernacular education issue is “low class”.

Guan Eng: Commando Chang studied in a vernacular school, is he unpatriotic?

DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng has told voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to make the right choice by choosing a candidate who aligns with the aspirations of the state and Federal governments and to not vote a representative out of anger which could jeopardise their future.Guan Eng called on voters to back Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao so that she can help them to solve their problems.Full story:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=aDfIpUax6nYiLmvZ

DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng has told voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to make the right choice by choosing a candidate who aligns with the aspirations of the state and Federal governments and to not vote a representative out of anger which could jeopardise their future.Guan Eng called on voters to back Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao so that she can help them to solve their problems.Full story:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=aDfIpUax6nYiLmvZ

Vote for a candidate that can help you, says Guan Eng

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has appealed to the voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to vote for the unity government's candidate Pang Sock Tao.During an event last night, Zambry told the audience that Pang does not just represent DAP but is a candidate for the unity government and represents their commitment and their policies.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=NZlzF9Om1v0lnBrk

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has appealed to the voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to vote for the unity government's candidate Pang Sock Tao.During an event last night, Zambry told the audience that Pang does not just represent DAP but is a candidate for the unity government and represents their commitment and their policies.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=NZlzF9Om1v0lnBrk

Vote for candidate from the unity government in KKB polls, says Zambry

The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify the corruption and money laundering case against them.Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.The criminal court today also denied a similar application by businessperson Phang Li Koon.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704326

The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify the corruption and money laundering case against them.Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.The criminal court today also denied a similar application by businessperson Phang Li Koon.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704326

Court dismisses application by Guan Eng, wife to strike out graft charges

Allowing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home will undermine the rule of law, said Projek Sama.The NGO said this is because the home minister has not made any regulation to enable home detentions.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704262

Allowing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home will undermine the rule of law, said Projek Sama.The NGO said this is because the home minister has not made any regulation to enable home detentions.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704262

NGO: Allowing Najib home detention could be an affront to the rule of law

Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s failure to obtain leave to file an affidavit in Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid raises various questions and concerns about the government’s integrity and the Malay rulers’ institution, says PAS.PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the matter was compounded by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s irresolute stance on the issue involving an alleged “addendum order” issued by former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah in January as well as Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit confirming the document’s existence.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704322

Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s failure to obtain leave to file an affidavit in Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid raises various questions and concerns about the government’s integrity and the Malay rulers’ institution, says PAS.PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the matter was compounded by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s irresolute stance on the issue involving an alleged “addendum order” issued by former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah in January as well as Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit confirming the document’s existence.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704322

Quashing of Zafrul's affidavit raises concerns about govt's integrity, says PAS

Perikatan Nasional has never discussed closing down vernacular schools but wants its curriculum to reflect the national character, said Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.“We cannot close vernacular schools. As to what we debated in Parliament, we want vernacular schools to be enriched with the national curriculum so it reflects the national character. This is the government’s education policy. So it is a different story."“But on principle, PN will not close down vernacular schools. How can we do that? We are not part of the government and since the onset, we have not discussed this as a major issue,” Wan Fayhsal told reporters in Batang Kali, Selangor, today.

Perikatan Nasional has never discussed closing down vernacular schools but wants its curriculum to reflect the national character, said Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.“We cannot close vernacular schools. As to what we debated in Parliament, we want vernacular schools to be enriched with the national curriculum so it reflects the national character. This is the government’s education policy. So it is a different story."“But on principle, PN will not close down vernacular schools. How can we do that? We are not part of the government and since the onset, we have not discussed this as a major issue,” Wan Fayhsal told reporters in Batang Kali, Selangor, today.

PN never discussed closing down vernacular schools, says Wan Fayhsal

The Health Ministry will seek clarification from AstraZeneca on the side effects of its Covid-19 vaccine as reported by international media recently.Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation to Malaysia and the world.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704276

The Health Ministry will seek clarification from AstraZeneca on the side effects of its Covid-19 vaccine as reported by international media recently.Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the pharmaceutical company should be responsible by submitting a thorough and transparent explanation to Malaysia and the world.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704276

Govt to seek AstraZeneca explanation on Covid vaccine side effects

[KiniNews] Controversial blogger Papagomo was charged with sedition at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today over his social media post on the socks with the word Allah.The pro-Perikatan Nasional activist, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, claimed trial to the charge read before judge Siti Aminah Ghazali.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has thrown down a vernacular education gauntlet to Perikatan Nasional chairperson and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.The challenge comes in the wake of PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari honing in on the coalition government’s candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Pang Sock Tao's vernacular education background.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Controversial blogger Papagomo was charged with sedition at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today over his social media post on the socks with the word Allah.The pro-Perikatan Nasional activist, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, claimed trial to the charge read before judge Siti Aminah Ghazali.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has thrown down a vernacular education gauntlet to Perikatan Nasional chairperson and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.The challenge comes in the wake of PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari honing in on the coalition government’s candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Pang Sock Tao's vernacular education background.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Papagomo charged with sedition; Muhyiddin told to state PN's stand on vernacular schools

Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz failed to obtain court leave to file an affidavit in former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest legal action.The senator wanted to file an affidavit to correct the purported factual inaccuracy in Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's affidavit in support of Najib's judicial review, linked to an alleged supplementary royal order permitting the house arrest.

Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz failed to obtain court leave to file an affidavit in former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest legal action.The senator wanted to file an affidavit to correct the purported factual inaccuracy in Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's affidavit in support of Najib's judicial review, linked to an alleged supplementary royal order permitting the house arrest.

Zafrul not allowed to file affidavit in Najib's house arrest action

Former minister Zaid Ibrahim slammed the government for allegedly practising double standards when taking action on issues concerning the royals.Citing the Bar Council as an example, he asked why the government had not taken action against the body for questioning the Agong’s prerogative in issuing pardons.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704235

Former minister Zaid Ibrahim slammed the government for allegedly practising double standards when taking action on issues concerning the royals.Citing the Bar Council as an example, he asked why the government had not taken action against the body for questioning the Agong’s prerogative in issuing pardons.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704235

Zaid: Why no action on Bar Council for challenging ruler's powers?

The coalition government under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is “weak” due to the lack of collaboration between its components, PAS election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor claimed.Hence, he urged the government to let someone else run the country if they were not up to the task.“Everyone is fighting (with each other). They don’t even have a WhatsApp group,” the Kedah menteri besar quipped during Perikatan Nasional’s ceramah in Batang Kali last night.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=967579881177241Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704220

The coalition government under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is “weak” due to the lack of collaboration between its components, PAS election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor claimed.Hence, he urged the government to let someone else run the country if they were not up to the task.“Everyone is fighting (with each other). They don’t even have a WhatsApp group,” the Kedah menteri besar quipped during Perikatan Nasional’s ceramah in Batang Kali last night.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=967579881177241Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704220

Govt is weak as there's no collaboration between parties, says Sanusi

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has exceeded his scope of authority by threatening the public over the casino issue, according to Lawyers For Liberty.Labelling Anwar’s warning as unlawful and unprecedented, its director Zaid Malek asserted that it is not in Anwar's job scope to decide whether anyone has committed any crime.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704216

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has exceeded his scope of authority by threatening the public over the casino issue, according to Lawyers For Liberty.Labelling Anwar’s warning as unlawful and unprecedented, its director Zaid Malek asserted that it is not in Anwar's job scope to decide whether anyone has committed any crime.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704216

LFL: Anwar should withdraw threats over comments on casino issue

In a veiled swipe against former deputy Penang chief minister P Ramasamy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim denies that his government has ignored the plight of the Indian community.Anwar said that leaders who criticise the government over its policies involving the Indian community have malicious intent to confuse them and create distrust towards his administration.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704180

In a veiled swipe against former deputy Penang chief minister P Ramasamy, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim denies that his government has ignored the plight of the Indian community.Anwar said that leaders who criticise the government over its policies involving the Indian community have malicious intent to confuse them and create distrust towards his administration.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704180

Anwar denies neglecting Indian community

Controversial blogger Papagomo was today charged with sedition at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, over his social media post on the socks with the word Allah.The pro-Perikatan Nasional activist, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, claimed trial to the charge read before judge Siti Aminah Ghazali.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704204

Controversial blogger Papagomo was today charged with sedition at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, over his social media post on the socks with the word Allah.The pro-Perikatan Nasional activist, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, claimed trial to the charge read before judge Siti Aminah Ghazali.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704204

Papagomo charged with sedition

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has thrown down a vernacular education gauntlet to Perikatan Nasional chairperson and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.The challenge comes in the wake of PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari honing in on the coalition government’s candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Pang Sock Tao's vernacular education background.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704187

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has thrown down a vernacular education gauntlet to Perikatan Nasional chairperson and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.The challenge comes in the wake of PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari honing in on the coalition government’s candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Pang Sock Tao's vernacular education background.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704187

Muhyiddin should declare PN's stand on vernacular education, says Teresa Kok

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli said that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission had questioned him over various cases.He said this when met by reporters after he was questioned for around nine hours by the MACC at their headquarters today.

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli said that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission had questioned him over various cases.He said this when met by reporters after he was questioned for around nine hours by the MACC at their headquarters today.

There were various cases, says Perlis MB on MACC questioning

[KiniNews] Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has been released on MACC bail after anti-graft investigators finished recording his statement regarding alleged abuse of power.This was confirmed by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki when contacted around 4pm today.He also confirmed that the menteri besar was indeed detained by the agencyMeanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC suspects that one of the four Bugatti Veyron hypercars seized in Munich, Germany, was purchased by Jho Low using funds from 1MDB.According to a source cited by Utusan Malaysia, the remaining cars allegedly belonged to Khadem al-Qubaisi, former managing director of the International Petroleum Investment Company, and Mohamed Ahmed Badawy al-Husseiny, ex-CEO of Aabar, both implicated in the scandal.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has been released on MACC bail after anti-graft investigators finished recording his statement regarding alleged abuse of power.This was confirmed by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki when contacted around 4pm today.He also confirmed that the menteri besar was indeed detained by the agencyMeanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC suspects that one of the four Bugatti Veyron hypercars seized in Munich, Germany, was purchased by Jho Low using funds from 1MDB.According to a source cited by Utusan Malaysia, the remaining cars allegedly belonged to Khadem al-Qubaisi, former managing director of the International Petroleum Investment Company, and Mohamed Ahmed Badawy al-Husseiny, ex-CEO of Aabar, both implicated in the scandal.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Perlis MB released on MACC bail, spotlight on Jho Low's Bugatti

Perikatan Nasional Youth’s election machinery director for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, Muhammad Hilman Idham, says only a local candidate can fully understand the needs of young voters there.This includes cost of living issues and rising prices of goods and services which he says “is caused by the state government’s failure and the failure of the elected representative who was not cognisant of the needs of the local community”. Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=784303197098828

Perikatan Nasional Youth’s election machinery director for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, Muhammad Hilman Idham, says only a local candidate can fully understand the needs of young voters there.This includes cost of living issues and rising prices of goods and services which he says “is caused by the state government’s failure and the failure of the elected representative who was not cognisant of the needs of the local community”. Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=784303197098828

PN leader urges constituents to vote for local candidate

How did the KK Mart 'Allah' socks controversy spiral out of control? Was it driven by cognitive biases among different believers, politicians, and internet celebrities stoking the flames, double standards in law enforcement, or the social media echo chambers?After calm and thoughtful reflection, KiniTV invites you to join us in this new episode of explainer for a collective reflection.Script: Yap Si ErrHost: Camelia Nor AzlanVisual Editor: Phung Yie Wen, Yap Si ErrVideo Producer: Robin Koh, Azreen Madzlan

How did the KK Mart 'Allah' socks controversy spiral out of control? Was it driven by cognitive biases among different believers, politicians, and internet celebrities stoking the flames, double standards in law enforcement, or the social media echo chambers?After calm and thoughtful reflection, KiniTV invites you to join us in this new episode of explainer for a collective reflection.Script: Yap Si ErrHost: Camelia Nor AzlanVisual Editor: Phung Yie Wen, Yap Si ErrVideo Producer: Robin Koh, Azreen Madzlan

[Kini Explainer] From socks to firestorm: Unwinding the KK Mart 'Allah' socks controversy

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain has confirmed the arrest of controversial blogger Papagomo for alleged seditious remarks made against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.He said Papagomo, or his real name Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, was arrested at his home in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur around noon today.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704047

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain has confirmed the arrest of controversial blogger Papagomo for alleged seditious remarks made against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.He said Papagomo, or his real name Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, was arrested at his home in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur around noon today.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704047

Papagomo arrested for remarks against Agong

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appeared to imply that Perikatan Nasional (PN)’s election funds partly came from gaming companies involved in special draws.He said the Finance Ministry also found “violations” in the awarding of RM600 billion without tender on unspecified matters.Speaking at a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya, Anwar said election funds for the “Malay” and “Islamic” parties came from gaming companies.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has denied backing Perikatan Nasional after he uploaded an image on social media showing that he met the coalition’s president Muhyiddin Yassin for two hours.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appeared to imply that Perikatan Nasional (PN)’s election funds partly came from gaming companies involved in special draws.He said the Finance Ministry also found “violations” in the awarding of RM600 billion without tender on unspecified matters.Speaking at a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya, Anwar said election funds for the “Malay” and “Islamic” parties came from gaming companies.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has denied backing Perikatan Nasional after he uploaded an image on social media showing that he met the coalition’s president Muhyiddin Yassin for two hours.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar links PN election funds to gambling companies, Syed Saddiq meets Muhyiddin