DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has called for cooler heads to prevail over the latest incident in a string of issues related to race and religion in the nation.The Seputeh MP was commenting on local restaurant Darsa Fried Chicken being accused of racism.She cautioned that an “eye for an eye retaliation would make Malaysia blind” and pointed out that the restaurant has apologised and made it clear that it welcomes people of all races and faiths. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704734

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has called for cooler heads to prevail over the latest incident in a string of issues related to race and religion in the nation.The Seputeh MP was commenting on local restaurant Darsa Fried Chicken being accused of racism.She cautioned that an “eye for an eye retaliation would make Malaysia blind” and pointed out that the restaurant has apologised and made it clear that it welcomes people of all races and faiths. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704734

Fried chicken and race: Teresa rejects calls for boycott

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that there are no plans to arrest former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for now, citing an ongoing investigation.“We have no intention to arrest him yet since the investigation is ongoing,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy programme in Putrajaya today.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that there are no plans to arrest former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for now, citing an ongoing investigation.“We have no intention to arrest him yet since the investigation is ongoing,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy programme in Putrajaya today.

There are no plans to arrest Mahathir yet, says Azam

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that no Israeli-based companies currently operate in the country.He said that since his government took charge, Israeli companies have been prohibited from operating here, adding that Israel cargo company Zim was disallowed from entering the country.He highlighted a decision made in 2002 during Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s tenure as prime minister when Zim was allowed to enter, but the cabinet cancelled it during Anwar’s term.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that no Israeli-based companies currently operate in the country.He said that since his government took charge, Israeli companies have been prohibited from operating here, adding that Israel cargo company Zim was disallowed from entering the country.He highlighted a decision made in 2002 during Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s tenure as prime minister when Zim was allowed to enter, but the cabinet cancelled it during Anwar’s term.

Anwar: No Israeli companies operating in Malaysia

The police have arrested another suspect in the acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the man in his late 30s was arrested in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor late yesterday evening.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704742

The police have arrested another suspect in the acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the man in his late 30s was arrested in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor late yesterday evening.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704742

Cops nab another suspect in acid attack on Faisal Halim

MACC chief Azam Baki's full speech during MACC's launch of National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=qi2Omg&ref=watch_permalink&v=976947057122233&rdid=Jiux1GrLXBQN1T7A

MACC chief Azam Baki's full speech during MACC's launch of National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=qi2Omg&ref=watch_permalink&v=976947057122233&rdid=Jiux1GrLXBQN1T7A

[Full video] Azam Baki's full speech at launch of National Anti-Corruption Strategy

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia adopts a non-interference approach in the business affairs of any global company from any country.This came after Bersatu international bureau chief Saifuddin Abdullah expressed concern over Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems’ inclusion in the National Security (Natsec) Asia 2024 exhibition, saying the government should prohibit the involvement of two companies supplying weapons to the Israeli military.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704716

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said Malaysia adopts a non-interference approach in the business affairs of any global company from any country.This came after Bersatu international bureau chief Saifuddin Abdullah expressed concern over Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems’ inclusion in the National Security (Natsec) Asia 2024 exhibition, saying the government should prohibit the involvement of two companies supplying weapons to the Israeli military.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704716

Mindef: We don't interfere in business dealings of any global company

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech during MACC's launch of National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=976947057122233

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech during MACC's launch of National Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=976947057122233

[Full video] Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at launch of National Anti-Corruption Strategy

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Perikatan Nasional seems to have almost surrendered in the Kuala Kubu Baharu polls.He claimed that the opposition coalition’s morale has seemingly collapsed.Fahmi was commenting on reports regarding the remarks on PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan yesterday.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Perikatan Nasional seems to have almost surrendered in the Kuala Kubu Baharu polls.He claimed that the opposition coalition’s morale has seemingly collapsed.Fahmi was commenting on reports regarding the remarks on PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan yesterday.

KKB polls: PN’s morale appears to have collapsed, says Fahmi

Two early voting centres for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, namely at the multipurpose hall of the Royal Malaysian Police College and the 4th Infantry Division of the Royal Signals Regiment, were opened simultaneously at 8 am today.The early voting process for the state by-election involves 625 police personnel and 238 military personnel and their spouses who would cast their votes to elect their new representative at the State Assembly.The two early voting centres would close at 5 pm.

Two early voting centres for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, namely at the multipurpose hall of the Royal Malaysian Police College and the 4th Infantry Division of the Royal Signals Regiment, were opened simultaneously at 8 am today.The early voting process for the state by-election involves 625 police personnel and 238 military personnel and their spouses who would cast their votes to elect their new representative at the State Assembly.The two early voting centres would close at 5 pm.

Early voting begins for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut unveiled his campaign manifesto at an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor today.Among the attendees at today’s event were Selangor PN chairperson Azmin Ali, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan, Selangor Gerakan president Henry Teoh, and Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) president P Punithan.Video source:Sumber Video: https://www.facebook.com/tvpaspusat/videos/954496896457242

Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut unveiled his campaign manifesto at an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor today.Among the attendees at today’s event were Selangor PN chairperson Azmin Ali, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan, Selangor Gerakan president Henry Teoh, and Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) president P Punithan.Video source:Sumber Video: https://www.facebook.com/tvpaspusat/videos/954496896457242

[Full Video] PN candidate unveils manifesto for KKB polls

[KiniNews] A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan.This is over Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.Wan Saiful had blamed Fahmi for the decline of the ranking after Malaysia dropped 34 places since last year.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.___________________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] A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan.This is over Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.Wan Saiful had blamed Fahmi for the decline of the ranking after Malaysia dropped 34 places since last year.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.___________________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: Fahmi returns fire in press freedom war; Cops arrest suspect in acid attack on footballer

A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan."Unlike Israel, we don't kill people like what is happening in Gaza,” the minister said in response to Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.“We also don't shut down any media outlets like what happened yesterday when Israel shut down and searched Al Jazeera's office," he added.

A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan."Unlike Israel, we don't kill people like what is happening in Gaza,” the minister said in response to Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.“We also don't shut down any media outlets like what happened yesterday when Israel shut down and searched Al Jazeera's office," he added.

Fahmi hits back at Wan Saiful over Press Freedom Index

The Court of Appeal ruled that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was not misled by the four abuse of power charges linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.In a full written grounds of judgment released on Friday last week, the three-person appellate bench chaired by Hadhariah Syed Ali said that the particulars in the four charges were enough to notify the Pagoh MP on what precisely he was being charged with.

The Court of Appeal ruled that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was not misled by the four abuse of power charges linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.In a full written grounds of judgment released on Friday last week, the three-person appellate bench chaired by Hadhariah Syed Ali said that the particulars in the four charges were enough to notify the Pagoh MP on what precisely he was being charged with.

Court of Appeal: Muhyiddin's money laundering charges were clear

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech during meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech during meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188

[Full video] Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at PMO monthly assembly

All parties must give room for the police to investigate two men who allegedly displayed the image of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign.Selangor Pakatan Harapan chairperson Amirudin Shari urged the public not to speculate, as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704594

All parties must give room for the police to investigate two men who allegedly displayed the image of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign.Selangor Pakatan Harapan chairperson Amirudin Shari urged the public not to speculate, as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704594

Display of Agong's photo: Let police conduct investigations, says Amirudin

Police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.

Police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.

Police arrest suspect in acid attack on footballer Faisal Halim

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged workers in the government sector to work efficiently, as it is the factor in driving the country’s economic growth.Speaking at his meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya, Anwar cited the exemplary work ethic displayed by Saudi Arabian staff and told the government workers to follow.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704609

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged workers in the government sector to work efficiently, as it is the factor in driving the country’s economic growth.Speaking at his meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya, Anwar cited the exemplary work ethic displayed by Saudi Arabian staff and told the government workers to follow.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704609

Anwar calls for higher govt efficiency, cites work ethic of Saudi firm as example

Hulu Selangor MP Hasnizan Harun said Indian voters have a “special” role in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.The Hulu Selangor PAS chairperson believes the support of Indian voters could be decisive in the upcoming polls.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704603

Hulu Selangor MP Hasnizan Harun said Indian voters have a “special” role in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.The Hulu Selangor PAS chairperson believes the support of Indian voters could be decisive in the upcoming polls.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704603

Support of Indian voters could be decisive in KKB polls, says PAS MP

Civil servants who are lazy and have disciplinary issues will be excluded from getting automatic salary hikes, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He regarded the current remuneration system as unfair to civil servants who are dedicated to their jobs because even the lazy could enjoy an annual salary increase.Thus, he announced that the government would introduce a mechanism to deny problematic officers from getting such benefits in the future.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704582

Civil servants who are lazy and have disciplinary issues will be excluded from getting automatic salary hikes, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He regarded the current remuneration system as unfair to civil servants who are dedicated to their jobs because even the lazy could enjoy an annual salary increase.Thus, he announced that the government would introduce a mechanism to deny problematic officers from getting such benefits in the future.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704582

PM: No pay hike for lazy, problematic civil servants

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has reiterated that the party has never opposed the existence of vernacular schools in the country.Instead, the Pasir Mas MP said PAS only requests that reforms be made to these types of schools.

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has reiterated that the party has never opposed the existence of vernacular schools in the country.Instead, the Pasir Mas MP said PAS only requests that reforms be made to these types of schools.

PAS has never been against vernacular schools, says Fadhli

Full speech of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

Full speech of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

[FULL VIDEO] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke speech in Kuala Kubu Bharu - 3 May 2024

Full speech of Amanah president Mohamad Sabu at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

Full speech of Amanah president Mohamad Sabu at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

[FULL VIDEO] Amanah president Mohamad Sabu speech in Kuala Kubu Bharu - 3 May 2024

Selangor Menteri Besar criticises the opposition and accuses them of playing up issues without facts just to rile up the rakyat.Speaking at a Mega Perpaduan event in Batang Kali, Amirudin also slams former economy minister Azmin Ali and calls him a person who lacks an understanding of economics.

Selangor Menteri Besar criticises the opposition and accuses them of playing up issues without facts just to rile up the rakyat.Speaking at a Mega Perpaduan event in Batang Kali, Amirudin also slams former economy minister Azmin Ali and calls him a person who lacks an understanding of economics.

Selangor MB calls Azmin failed minister

[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

[KiniNews] Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said that he believed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had good intentions but was playing it "too safe"."I think he has to execute a little bit more or he has to be a bit brave in terms of making decisions. You can't take care of everyone. You have to make a decision about what's best for the country.”Sometimes if you are being hated for making a good decision for the country, sometimes you have to bite the bullet, Tunku Ismail said during the ‘Keluar Sekejap’ recent podcast hosted by former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin and former BN information chief Shahril Hamdan.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS has taken issue with PKR representatives who have used terms like “grudges” and “resentment” as the basis of their concerns in calling for a review of the Palestine Solidarity Week in schools.PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan urged the group of PKR politicians to be “more careful” in this matter so that they are not seen as trying to paint the wrong picture of the Palestinian struggle.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said that he believed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had good intentions but was playing it "too safe"."I think he has to execute a little bit more or he has to be a bit brave in terms of making decisions. You can't take care of everyone. You have to make a decision about what's best for the country.”Sometimes if you are being hated for making a good decision for the country, sometimes you have to bite the bullet, Tunku Ismail said during the ‘Keluar Sekejap’ recent podcast hosted by former Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin and former BN information chief Shahril Hamdan.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS has taken issue with PKR representatives who have used terms like “grudges” and “resentment” as the basis of their concerns in calling for a review of the Palestine Solidarity Week in schools.PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan urged the group of PKR politicians to be “more careful” in this matter so that they are not seen as trying to paint the wrong picture of the Palestinian struggle.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar needs to be more decisive - TMJ; Takiyuddin hits out at 12 PKR reps