[KiniNews] Election watchdog Bersih has accused both Pakatan Harapan and BN of breaking their promises twice since the general election regarding the appointment of Election Commission members.According to Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin, the two coalitions pledged that key EC appointments would undergo review by a parliamentary committee. However, Bersih claims that the government has appointed two EC members without an open and transparent process.___________________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] Election watchdog Bersih has accused both Pakatan Harapan and BN of breaking their promises twice since the general election regarding the appointment of Election Commission members.According to Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin, the two coalitions pledged that key EC appointments would undergo review by a parliamentary committee. However, Bersih claims that the government has appointed two EC members without an open and transparent process.___________________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: ‘Broken promises’ - Don’t you feel ashamed, Bersih asks Harapan

Bukit Aman has dismissed claims shared on social media of a grand conspiracy involving politicians, police and gang leaders, behind the attacks against three footballers - Akhyar Rashid, Faisal Halim and Safiq Rahim.Speaking to reporters, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said at least one social media account using the name “Muhammad Imran Suresh” that shared such claims, was found to be a fake profile.

Bukit Aman has dismissed claims shared on social media of a grand conspiracy involving politicians, police and gang leaders, behind the attacks against three footballers - Akhyar Rashid, Faisal Halim and Safiq Rahim.Speaking to reporters, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said at least one social media account using the name “Muhammad Imran Suresh” that shared such claims, was found to be a fake profile.

Police deny claims of 'grand conspiracy' in attacks on footballers

The government is ready to discuss with the US over its concerns regarding allegations that funds were flowing to Iran and Hamas from Malaysia, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.He also acknowledged that the issue had Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s attention and was briefly discussed during today’s cabinet meeting.However, he said he could not divulge further details.

The government is ready to discuss with the US over its concerns regarding allegations that funds were flowing to Iran and Hamas from Malaysia, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.He also acknowledged that the issue had Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s attention and was briefly discussed during today’s cabinet meeting.However, he said he could not divulge further details.

Fahmi: Govt prepared for talks with US on alleged fund transfers to Hamas

Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the government did not instigate the ongoing police investigation into Bloomberg's casino article.According to Fahmi, the investigation followed a report filed by a law firm representing Berjaya Corporation Bhd.He stressed that neither the government nor his ministry issued any order or lodged any report.

Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the government did not instigate the ongoing police investigation into Bloomberg's casino article.According to Fahmi, the investigation followed a report filed by a law firm representing Berjaya Corporation Bhd.He stressed that neither the government nor his ministry issued any order or lodged any report.

Fahmi: Govt did not order for probe against Bloomberg report

Press conference by government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil, 8th May 2024.Video source: https://fb.watch/rWS7VDaQMB/

Press conference by government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil, 8th May 2024.Video source: https://fb.watch/rWS7VDaQMB/

LIVE: Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil's press conference

Election watchdog Bersih has accused Pakatan Harapan and BN of breaking their promises twice since the general election over appointing Election Commission (EC) members.The group said the two coalitions, which are the largest components in today’s federal government, promised that key EC appointments would be reviewed via parliamentary committee.However, the government has so far appointed two EC members without an open and transparent process, said Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1000967314982405

Election watchdog Bersih has accused Pakatan Harapan and BN of breaking their promises twice since the general election over appointing Election Commission (EC) members.The group said the two coalitions, which are the largest components in today’s federal government, promised that key EC appointments would be reviewed via parliamentary committee.However, the government has so far appointed two EC members without an open and transparent process, said Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1000967314982405

Bersih: Harapan-BN has broken their promise on EC appointments

Some feel that DAP has compromised too much since becoming part of the coalition government but Lim Kit Siang believes it is still on the right track.Speaking to Malaysiakini at MIC’s election war room in Kuala Kubu Baharu this afternoon, the former DAP secretary-general said the party is now operating under different circumstances.

Some feel that DAP has compromised too much since becoming part of the coalition government but Lim Kit Siang believes it is still on the right track.Speaking to Malaysiakini at MIC’s election war room in Kuala Kubu Baharu this afternoon, the former DAP secretary-general said the party is now operating under different circumstances.

Kit Siang confident DAP still on right path despite govt compromise concerns

Former national and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim has become the third national footballer to be attacked in a week last night.Safiq who was driving a Honda Civic car along Jalan Sri Gelam, Johor Bahru was closed in by two suspects on a motorcycle before one of them used a hammer to break his rear windscreen.

Former national and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim has become the third national footballer to be attacked in a week last night.Safiq who was driving a Honda Civic car along Jalan Sri Gelam, Johor Bahru was closed in by two suspects on a motorcycle before one of them used a hammer to break his rear windscreen.

JDT’s Safiq Rahim targeted in terrifying hammer attack

Former Bagan Dalam assemblyperson Satees Muniandy has denied having started or circulated the claim that Deputy National Unity Minister Saraswathy Kandasamy had tax arrears totalling RM200,000.Satees also called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to explain the appointment of Saraswathy as deputy minister considering that she was blacklisted by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704846

Former Bagan Dalam assemblyperson Satees Muniandy has denied having started or circulated the claim that Deputy National Unity Minister Saraswathy Kandasamy had tax arrears totalling RM200,000.Satees also called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to explain the appointment of Saraswathy as deputy minister considering that she was blacklisted by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704846

Tax arrears: Satees challenges Anwar to clarify Saraswathy's appointment

The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has allowed the temporary release of Muhyiddin Yassin's passport so the former prime minister can visit a family member with cancer in Australia.Judge Azura Alwi granted the application raised by defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik when deputy public prosecutor Nor Asma Ahmad did not object to the temporary passport-release bid."The reason as stated in the affidavit is to visit a close member of the family in Australia who is in remission for bowel cancer," the lawyer informed the court.

The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has allowed the temporary release of Muhyiddin Yassin's passport so the former prime minister can visit a family member with cancer in Australia.Judge Azura Alwi granted the application raised by defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik when deputy public prosecutor Nor Asma Ahmad did not object to the temporary passport-release bid."The reason as stated in the affidavit is to visit a close member of the family in Australia who is in remission for bowel cancer," the lawyer informed the court.

Muhyiddin granted passport release to visit ailing relative in Australia

[KiniNews] 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.On April 25, Azam said the investigation against the former Langkawi MP was linked to MACC’s request for Mahathir’s sons, Mokhzani and Mirzan, to disclose their assets.Meanwhile, in a separate story, 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.___________________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] 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.On April 25, Azam said the investigation against the former Langkawi MP was linked to MACC’s request for Mahathir’s sons, Mokhzani and Mirzan, to disclose their assets.Meanwhile, in a separate story, 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.___________________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: No plans to arrest Dr M yet - MACC; Cops nab another suspect in acid attack on footballer

The Election Commission (EC) has not received any complaints or reports from any party regarding bribery to voters or misuse of government assets and machinery during the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign.EC chairperson Abdul Ghani Salleh says to date, it received one report concerning the display of the image of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the campaign.

The Election Commission (EC) has not received any complaints or reports from any party regarding bribery to voters or misuse of government assets and machinery during the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign.EC chairperson Abdul Ghani Salleh says to date, it received one report concerning the display of the image of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the campaign.

No reports on bribery during KKB polls, says EC

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

[KiniNews] A Bersatu lawmaker has claimed that the government offered a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) to opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin in exchange for allocation for Perikatan Nasional-held constituencies.Ketereh MP Khlir Mohd Nor reportedly said that an offer has been made to support (the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim) and it would be fine if it just concerns the giving of allocations, but there are conditions (attached). He said opposition MPs do not plan to meet with Deputy Prime Minister Fadilah Yusof over the allocations as long as the government imposed conditions.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda secretary-general Amir Hariri Abd Hadi said the party and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will not join the Perikatan Nasional roadshow.Amir also reiterated Muda's strong position as the third force as well as serving as the check and balance.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] A Bersatu lawmaker has claimed that the government offered a Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) to opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin in exchange for allocation for Perikatan Nasional-held constituencies.Ketereh MP Khlir Mohd Nor reportedly said that an offer has been made to support (the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim) and it would be fine if it just concerns the giving of allocations, but there are conditions (attached). He said opposition MPs do not plan to meet with Deputy Prime Minister Fadilah Yusof over the allocations as long as the government imposed conditions.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda secretary-general Amir Hariri Abd Hadi said the party and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will not join the Perikatan Nasional roadshow.Amir also reiterated Muda's strong position as the third force as well as serving as the check and balance.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PN MP claims govt offered CSA to Hamzah; Muda will not join PN roadshow - Amir