Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s position as deputy prime minister must be defended to uphold the dignity of the Umno president, said Kelantan party delegate Wan Mahusin Wan Zain.He described proposals for the party to pull out of the unity government as inappropriate.He also recalled how Zahid’s dignity was trampled on when the Bagan Datuk MP faced court charges.Full article: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/765860Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/mediaumnomalaysia/videos/1387422856458925#PAU2025

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s position as deputy prime minister must be defended to uphold the dignity of the Umno president, said Kelantan party delegate Wan Mahusin Wan Zain.He described proposals for the party to pull out of the unity government as inappropriate.He also recalled how Zahid’s dignity was trampled on when the Bagan Datuk MP faced court charges.Full article: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/765860Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/mediaumnomalaysia/videos/1387422856458925#PAU2025

Defend Zahid's DPM post, uphold Umno chief's 'dignity' - delegate

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he is aligning the party with the Madani government to save himself, while sidelining his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak.“That is a (false) accusation,” Zahid said with a smile during his policy speech at the Umno general assembly today.“Some claim Zahid is doing this to save himself - that is an accusation. They claim Zahid has sidelined his comrade Najib - that is an accusation. In fact, we sympathise with Bossku," he added.During his speech, Zahid also attempted to appease BN components MCA and MIC with a plea for the parties to stop “sulking” and once again strengthen the coalition formed for over five decades.“Come back here, sit under this big tent, let’s be together… we are Malaysians, we are friends in BN,” the BN chairperson said to cheers from 6,412 delegates from the party’s central body, Youth, Wanita, and Puteri wings gathered at Dewan Merdeka in the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied allegations that he is aligning the party with the Madani government to save himself, while sidelining his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak.“That is a (false) accusation,” Zahid said with a smile during his policy speech at the Umno general assembly today.“Some claim Zahid is doing this to save himself - that is an accusation. They claim Zahid has sidelined his comrade Najib - that is an accusation. In fact, we sympathise with Bossku," he added.During his speech, Zahid also attempted to appease BN components MCA and MIC with a plea for the parties to stop “sulking” and once again strengthen the coalition formed for over five decades.“Come back here, sit under this big tent, let’s be together… we are Malaysians, we are friends in BN,” the BN chairperson said to cheers from 6,412 delegates from the party’s central body, Youth, Wanita, and Puteri wings gathered at Dewan Merdeka in the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Zahid denies joining govt to save himself, urges MCA, MIC to stop sulking and stay in BN

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has announced his resignation from the Malacca government’s executive council, vowing to fight DAP “till the end”.Speaking at the Umno Youth assembly, the Merlimau assemblyperson said he was stepping down as state executive councillor for rural development, agriculture and food security.“I am brave enough to state that I am resigning to ‘lawan DAP habis-habisan’ (fight DAP till the end),” he said to applause and cheers from the delegates.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden praised Akmal's decision and offered to team up against a common foe.“We will fight DAP together! You’ll never walk alone," he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has announced his resignation from the Malacca government’s executive council, vowing to fight DAP “till the end”.Speaking at the Umno Youth assembly, the Merlimau assemblyperson said he was stepping down as state executive councillor for rural development, agriculture and food security.“I am brave enough to state that I am resigning to ‘lawan DAP habis-habisan’ (fight DAP till the end),” he said to applause and cheers from the delegates.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden praised Akmal's decision and offered to team up against a common foe.“We will fight DAP together! You’ll never walk alone," he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Akmal quits as Malacca exco to fight DAP till the end; 'We will fight DAP together!' -PAS

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PAS is confident that its political relevance can outlive Umno by far.This was the response of its information chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's wish to see PAS dissolve on its own."I am not praying for Umno to be dissolved - because Umno still has its own role and distinct strength, and there are contributions from Umno that are still needed. But when compared with PAS, I believe and am very confident that PAS’ political lifespan will be far longer than Umno's, insya-Allah," said Fadhli.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PAS leader has cautioned against elevating Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to the position of Perikatan Nasional chairperson, warning that the move could cost the Islamist party dozens of parliamentary seats.Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad said internal data and analyses suggested the party could lose as many as 37 parliamentary seats if Samsuri were to replace Muhyiddin Yassin as PN chairperson at this stage.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PAS is confident that its political relevance can outlive Umno by far.This was the response of its information chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's wish to see PAS dissolve on its own."I am not praying for Umno to be dissolved - because Umno still has its own role and distinct strength, and there are contributions from Umno that are still needed. But when compared with PAS, I believe and am very confident that PAS’ political lifespan will be far longer than Umno's, insya-Allah," said Fadhli.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PAS leader has cautioned against elevating Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to the position of Perikatan Nasional chairperson, warning that the move could cost the Islamist party dozens of parliamentary seats.Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad said internal data and analyses suggested the party could lose as many as 37 parliamentary seats if Samsuri were to replace Muhyiddin Yassin as PN chairperson at this stage.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PAS hits back at Zahid; PAS leader claims party risks losing seats if Samsuri leads PN

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has denied claims his party sabotaged PAS in Perlis.“We strongly deny being traitors. No, nothing to do. Bersatu is not involved. Bersatu played no role in sabotaging PAS. There was no such thing,” said Muhyiddin.He told reporters this after a Bersatu Supreme Council meeting last night, where Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah had explained issues surrounding the crisis which saw the removal of former menteri besar Shukri Ramli from PAS.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS has denied claims that it nominated its vice-president, Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, as the next Perikatan Nasional chairperson."It is only a rumour. The PN supreme council has not even held a meeting (on this issue). It will only be decided in the PN meeting," said PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has denied claims his party sabotaged PAS in Perlis.“We strongly deny being traitors. No, nothing to do. Bersatu is not involved. Bersatu played no role in sabotaging PAS. There was no such thing,” said Muhyiddin.He told reporters this after a Bersatu Supreme Council meeting last night, where Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah had explained issues surrounding the crisis which saw the removal of former menteri besar Shukri Ramli from PAS.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS has denied claims that it nominated its vice-president, Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, as the next Perikatan Nasional chairperson."It is only a rumour. The PN supreme council has not even held a meeting (on this issue). It will only be decided in the PN meeting," said PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Bersatu did not sabotage PAS in Perlis - Muhyiddin; No candidate yet, says Tuan Ibrahim

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Amid criticism for declaring no further action (NFA) on 47 corruption charges involving Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar today stressed that he did not come to the decision lightly.Speaking to reporters after attending the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Dusuki compared the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ decision in Zahid’s case with other cases convicted by a lower court but were later reviewed on appeal.Dusuki reiterated that while the High Court had ruled for Zahid to enter his defence, further investigations based on six additional representations found that the case linked to Yayasan Akalbudi has been “diluted”.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a figure close to Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested that now is the right time to allow PAS to lead Perikatan Nasional.Muhyiddin’s former senior private secretary, Marzuki Mohamad, said the move should be made in the interest of PN’s stability, given that PAS is the strongest party in the coalition.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Amid criticism for declaring no further action (NFA) on 47 corruption charges involving Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar today stressed that he did not come to the decision lightly.Speaking to reporters after attending the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Dusuki compared the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ decision in Zahid’s case with other cases convicted by a lower court but were later reviewed on appeal.Dusuki reiterated that while the High Court had ruled for Zahid to enter his defence, further investigations based on six additional representations found that the case linked to Yayasan Akalbudi has been “diluted”.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a figure close to Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested that now is the right time to allow PAS to lead Perikatan Nasional.Muhyiddin’s former senior private secretary, Marzuki Mohamad, said the move should be made in the interest of PN’s stability, given that PAS is the strongest party in the coalition.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: AG defends NFA on Zahid's case; PAS stronger, should lead PN, says Marzuki

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Lawyers from various quarters are urging the Attorney-General’s Chambers to explain why it has concluded that there will be “no further action” (NFA) in the Yayasan Akalbudi case against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.This is in light of the High Court ruling that there was a prima facie case for the 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering against Zahid.Among those seeking answers are Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and Lawyers for Liberty co-founder Latheefa Koya.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has reiterated his advice for the party's youth wing's chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, to be more open to dissenting opinions.Asyraf also said that Umno has yet to receive an official notice of Akmal's resignation, noting that such matters will only be deemed valid if there is due documentation.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Lawyers from various quarters are urging the Attorney-General’s Chambers to explain why it has concluded that there will be “no further action” (NFA) in the Yayasan Akalbudi case against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.This is in light of the High Court ruling that there was a prima facie case for the 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering against Zahid.Among those seeking answers are Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and Lawyers for Liberty co-founder Latheefa Koya.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has reiterated his advice for the party's youth wing's chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, to be more open to dissenting opinions.Asyraf also said that Umno has yet to receive an official notice of Akmal's resignation, noting that such matters will only be deemed valid if there is due documentation.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Lawyers grill AGC over NFA decision in Zahid's case; Asyraf reiterates advice for Akmal

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has told youth leaders to accept criticism without “taking shortcuts” in avoiding accountability.Zahid also emphasised that politicians who criticise others must also be ready to face criticism, highlighting that different views were an inherent part of politics.“If we criticise others, we must be prepared to accept criticism. We should not accuse others of being undemocratic or unable to accept reality simply because they disagree with us," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he has been criticised and has no issues with it.However, he added that criticism and principles are two different matters and he will not budge on his principles.__________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has told youth leaders to accept criticism without “taking shortcuts” in avoiding accountability.Zahid also emphasised that politicians who criticise others must also be ready to face criticism, highlighting that different views were an inherent part of politics.“If we criticise others, we must be prepared to accept criticism. We should not accuse others of being undemocratic or unable to accept reality simply because they disagree with us," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he has been criticised and has no issues with it.However, he added that criticism and principles are two different matters and he will not budge on his principles.__________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Zahid tells youth leaders to accept criticism; My principles will never shift, says Akmal

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Recently sacked Bersatu supreme council member Saifuddin Abdullah has claimed the party’s disciplinary board allegedly snubbed his request for a fair trial.This includes demands to summon party president Muhyiddin Yassin for testimony during a Nov 6 disciplinary board hearing.Saifuddin explained in a statement today that he had initially outlined three specific demands from the party’s disciplinary board after his Nov 6 hearing, to ensure that he was granted a fair trial but there has been no response.Meanwhile, in a separate story, doctors have advised against a hip replacement surgery for former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, citing risk of complications due to his old age.Mahathir's son, Mukhriz said that specialists at the National Heart Institute (IJN) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia advised the family that Mahathir should undergo a natural recovery process instead.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Recently sacked Bersatu supreme council member Saifuddin Abdullah has claimed the party’s disciplinary board allegedly snubbed his request for a fair trial.This includes demands to summon party president Muhyiddin Yassin for testimony during a Nov 6 disciplinary board hearing.Saifuddin explained in a statement today that he had initially outlined three specific demands from the party’s disciplinary board after his Nov 6 hearing, to ensure that he was granted a fair trial but there has been no response.Meanwhile, in a separate story, doctors have advised against a hip replacement surgery for former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, citing risk of complications due to his old age.Mahathir's son, Mukhriz said that specialists at the National Heart Institute (IJN) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia advised the family that Mahathir should undergo a natural recovery process instead.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Saifuddin claims Bersatu denied him fair trial; No surgery for Dr M due to age - Mukhriz

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has, for the time being, ruled out any return to past political arrangements with the opposition, stressing that the party will remain part of the coalition government until the end of the current parliamentary term and the 16th general election.Zahid said the party had not confirmed any plans to revive old coalitions or political branding that had previously failed, warning against repeating costly political missteps.The decision, he said, was reached during an Umno political bureau meeting last night, during which Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh had presented the resolution reached at last week’s special convention.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has fractured his right hip and will require several weeks of hospitalisation.His aide Sufi Yusoff said Mahathir's condition was confirmed after a medical assessment.Mahathir was taken to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur this morning after he sustained a fall at his residence in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has, for the time being, ruled out any return to past political arrangements with the opposition, stressing that the party will remain part of the coalition government until the end of the current parliamentary term and the 16th general election.Zahid said the party had not confirmed any plans to revive old coalitions or political branding that had previously failed, warning against repeating costly political missteps.The decision, he said, was reached during an Umno political bureau meeting last night, during which Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh had presented the resolution reached at last week’s special convention.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has fractured his right hip and will require several weeks of hospitalisation.His aide Sufi Yusoff said Mahathir's condition was confirmed after a medical assessment.Mahathir was taken to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur this morning after he sustained a fall at his residence in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Umno won't be bitten by same snake twice - Zahid; Dr M fractures hip after fall

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated a cautionary reminder for enforcement authorities not to overstep boundaries in the process of executing their duties, amid heightened grievances over alleged misconduct.Although he had previously conveyed the message to the relevant authorities, Anwar said the admonition needed to be repeated.However, the prime minister did not elaborate on the reasons behind this.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Selangor PKR election director Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan has criticised remarks by Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, who called for support for the coalition government to be withdrawn.He described the call as an emotional manoeuvre that deliberately plays on religious and racial sentiments for short-term political gain, showing little regard for national stability.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated a cautionary reminder for enforcement authorities not to overstep boundaries in the process of executing their duties, amid heightened grievances over alleged misconduct.Although he had previously conveyed the message to the relevant authorities, Anwar said the admonition needed to be repeated.However, the prime minister did not elaborate on the reasons behind this.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Selangor PKR election director Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan has criticised remarks by Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh, who called for support for the coalition government to be withdrawn.He described the call as an emotional manoeuvre that deliberately plays on religious and racial sentiments for short-term political gain, showing little regard for national stability.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Enforcement bodies must adhere to rules, says Anwar; PKR leader hits out at Akmal

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has brushed aside claims of efforts to revive the former Muafakat Nasional pact between PAS and Umno, saying any decision rests with the parties involved.He also declined to comment on whether turmoil within Perikatan Nasional would benefit the government.Meanwhile PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has indicated that his party is poised to assume leadership of Perikatan Nasional.He said several names, including his own, were being considered to replace the coalition’s former chairperson and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has brushed aside claims of efforts to revive the former Muafakat Nasional pact between PAS and Umno, saying any decision rests with the parties involved.He also declined to comment on whether turmoil within Perikatan Nasional would benefit the government.Meanwhile PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has indicated that his party is poised to assume leadership of Perikatan Nasional.He said several names, including his own, were being considered to replace the coalition’s former chairperson and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: ‘PN falling apart? Not my problem’, PAS ready to take over PN

KiniNews is now also available at:Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Statements purportedly from Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin saying he is quitting as opposition leader are fake, according to his team.This came after two news outlets published articles about his purported resignation late last night.Yesterday, there were two separate statements allegedly from Hamzah, one resigning from unspecified posts in Perikatan Nasional, and the other quitting as opposition leader.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perlis legislature speaker Rus’sele Eizan has retracted a notice to the Election Commission stating a need for by-elections in three seats in the state.However, the seats, which were previously held by the three who had sided with Bersatu in a power struggle, will remain vacant.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

KiniNews is now also available at:Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Statements purportedly from Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin saying he is quitting as opposition leader are fake, according to his team.This came after two news outlets published articles about his purported resignation late last night.Yesterday, there were two separate statements allegedly from Hamzah, one resigning from unspecified posts in Perikatan Nasional, and the other quitting as opposition leader.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perlis legislature speaker Rus’sele Eizan has retracted a notice to the Election Commission stating a need for by-elections in three seats in the state.However, the seats, which were previously held by the three who had sided with Bersatu in a power struggle, will remain vacant.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Hamzah 'quitting' as opposition chief debunked; Perlis by-election requests retracted

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took a veiled jab at the opposition's turmoil while expressing his gratitude for the lack of internal "sabotage" within the Madani government."I am grateful, and I thank God because the consensus of the Madani unity government is stronger and more genuine. There are no efforts towards sabotage and betrayal, unlike what is happening among other friends," he said.He was speaking at a livestreamed press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya this evening.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muhyiddin Yassin has resigned as Perikatan Nasional chairperson, effective Jan 1.The decision came as tensions between PAS and Bersatu appear to be easing, after Bersatu leaders in Perlis initiated a coup, which led to PAS losing hold over the state government.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://b

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took a veiled jab at the opposition's turmoil while expressing his gratitude for the lack of internal "sabotage" within the Madani government."I am grateful, and I thank God because the consensus of the Madani unity government is stronger and more genuine. There are no efforts towards sabotage and betrayal, unlike what is happening among other friends," he said.He was speaking at a livestreamed press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya this evening.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muhyiddin Yassin has resigned as Perikatan Nasional chairperson, effective Jan 1.The decision came as tensions between PAS and Bersatu appear to be easing, after Bersatu leaders in Perlis initiated a coup, which led to PAS losing hold over the state government.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://b

#KiniNews: No ‘sabotage’ in govt - Anwar jabs at opposition; Muhyiddin resigns as PN chief

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Arguing that the recent political crisis in Perlis has proved Bersatu unfit to lead, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Azamudden said his party should take over the chairpersonship of Perikatan Nasional.He did not name Bersatu, but instead referred to it as a “friend” who is weak and treacherous.“After what happened in Perlis, PAS is highly qualified to take over the PN leadership. PAS (should) take over PN; PAS president (Abdul Hadi Awang) should be the PN chairperson […]" he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Wanita Umno exco member Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid has penned an advisory note to Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh after the latter announced a special convention to determine the party's direction.In his post announcing the Jan 3 convention yesterday, Akmal had issued a rallying call for the party's youth leaders to determine whether the party should remain in the government.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Arguing that the recent political crisis in Perlis has proved Bersatu unfit to lead, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Azamudden said his party should take over the chairpersonship of Perikatan Nasional.He did not name Bersatu, but instead referred to it as a “friend” who is weak and treacherous.“After what happened in Perlis, PAS is highly qualified to take over the PN leadership. PAS (should) take over PN; PAS president (Abdul Hadi Awang) should be the PN chairperson […]" he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Wanita Umno exco member Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid has penned an advisory note to Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh after the latter announced a special convention to determine the party's direction.In his post announcing the Jan 3 convention yesterday, Akmal had issued a rallying call for the party's youth leaders to determine whether the party should remain in the government.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PAS should take over PN leadership, says youth chief; Nurulhidayah responds to Akmal

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The High Court has found former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak guilty on all four counts of abuse of power and all 21 money laundering charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.Presiding judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah, in delivering the verdict, said the court found the prosecution had proven its case against Najib beyond reasonable doubt.Najib was sentenced to a total of 15 years’ imprisonment, which will begin after he concludes his current imprisonment for the SRC International case and he was ordered to pay a total fine of RM11.38 billion.Earlier, during the proceedings, Sequerah had dismissed any suggestion that Najib was unaware of the 1MDB embezzlement, saying the former prime minister was “no country bumpkin” who could feign ignorance of what was taking place.“The accused was no country bumpkin but was possessed of not only an impeccable family and political pedigree, but of superior intelligence. (This is) given his academic background, his previous experience in politics and in the administration, not only regionally but also on a national level,” he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The High Court has found former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak guilty on all four counts of abuse of power and all 21 money laundering charges linked to the 1MDB scandal.Presiding judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah, in delivering the verdict, said the court found the prosecution had proven its case against Najib beyond reasonable doubt.Najib was sentenced to a total of 15 years’ imprisonment, which will begin after he concludes his current imprisonment for the SRC International case and he was ordered to pay a total fine of RM11.38 billion.Earlier, during the proceedings, Sequerah had dismissed any suggestion that Najib was unaware of the 1MDB embezzlement, saying the former prime minister was “no country bumpkin” who could feign ignorance of what was taking place.“The accused was no country bumpkin but was possessed of not only an impeccable family and political pedigree, but of superior intelligence. (This is) given his academic background, his previous experience in politics and in the administration, not only regionally but also on a national level,” he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Najib found guilty on 25 charges; He's not a 'country bumpkin' to feign ignorance - Judge

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former deputy law minister Hanipa Maidin has criticised senior lawyer Shafee Abdullah over his remarks on the High Court’s rejection of Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid.This came after the counsel to the former premier claimed that the verdict had reduced the powers of Malay rulers.Taking Shafee to task, Hanipa asked if the lawyer was trying to rewrite Article 42 of the Federal Constitution on the rulers’ and governors’ pardon powers.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a DAP man has floated the once-unthinkable idea of a full pardon for Najib, arguing that such a measure could be part of a broader “reset” aimed at discouraging court charges against political rivals. Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said that his thoughts on the matter had been “influenced” by a “grand amnesty” proposal put forth by “Keluar Sekejap” co-host Khairy Jamaluddin in an August 2023 episode.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former deputy law minister Hanipa Maidin has criticised senior lawyer Shafee Abdullah over his remarks on the High Court’s rejection of Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid.This came after the counsel to the former premier claimed that the verdict had reduced the powers of Malay rulers.Taking Shafee to task, Hanipa asked if the lawyer was trying to rewrite Article 42 of the Federal Constitution on the rulers’ and governors’ pardon powers.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a DAP man has floated the once-unthinkable idea of a full pardon for Najib, arguing that such a measure could be part of a broader “reset” aimed at discouraging court charges against political rivals. Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said that his thoughts on the matter had been “influenced” by a “grand amnesty” proposal put forth by “Keluar Sekejap” co-host Khairy Jamaluddin in an August 2023 episode.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Is Shafee trying to rewrite pardon law? - Hanipa; DAP man floats full pardon for Najib

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PAS says it respects the High Court’s rejection of Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid but insists the royal decree be enforced immediately, citing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s absolute discretion over pardons through the Pardons BoardMeanwhile tensions continue to escalate between Umno-BN and DAP following the High Court’s dismissal of former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid. Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan and MCA president Wee Ka Siong have now launched pointed critiques at DAP.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PAS says it respects the High Court’s rejection of Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid but insists the royal decree be enforced immediately, citing the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s absolute discretion over pardons through the Pardons BoardMeanwhile tensions continue to escalate between Umno-BN and DAP following the High Court’s dismissal of former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid. Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan and MCA president Wee Ka Siong have now launched pointed critiques at DAP.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PAS wants Najib's house arrest enforced, Umno, MCA trade blows with DAP

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur High Court has denied former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid, ruling the royal decree invalid. The decision has sent shockwaves through Umno, angering party leaders while some government allies welcomed the outcome. Amid the fallout, Umno President Zahid Hamidi issued a stark warning to the party.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur High Court has denied former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid, ruling the royal decree invalid. The decision has sent shockwaves through Umno, angering party leaders while some government allies welcomed the outcome. Amid the fallout, Umno President Zahid Hamidi issued a stark warning to the party.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Najib stays behind bars, Umno leaders consider coalition exit

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Fahmi Reza was released on police bail today after giving a statement to police over an investigation into his post on X involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.The graphic artist had been detained after being summoned for questioning by Bukit Aman at around 10.20am this morning.Earlier, it was reported that Fahmi had been called in for questioning under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.“Police have called. Let’s dance!” he posted on social media, alongside a notice from Bukit Aman.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a Bersatu leader claimed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will not call for an early general election so that he can take time to rebuild his support base.Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said that the Sabah election reflected the coalition’s declining support among voters, which, he added, had weakened Anwar’s confidence in its GE16 prospects.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Fahmi Reza was released on police bail today after giving a statement to police over an investigation into his post on X involving Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.The graphic artist had been detained after being summoned for questioning by Bukit Aman at around 10.20am this morning.Earlier, it was reported that Fahmi had been called in for questioning under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.“Police have called. Let’s dance!” he posted on social media, alongside a notice from Bukit Aman.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a Bersatu leader claimed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will not call for an early general election so that he can take time to rebuild his support base.Bersatu Youth information chief Harris Idaham Rashid said that the Sabah election reflected the coalition’s declining support among voters, which, he added, had weakened Anwar’s confidence in its GE16 prospects.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Fahmi Reza released on police bail; 'No early GE16' - Bersatu Youth responds

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the appointment of Hannah Yeoh as minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), along with Lo Su Fui as her deputy, will not undermine the Malay agenda in the federal territories.He said that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had considered several factors before appointing Yeoh and Lo to lead the portfolios.He also gave his assurance that the prime minister and the deputy prime ministers, including himself, will continue to work together in monitoring developments to ensure that the national agenda is always accorded priority.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Anwar has defended his decision to appoint Yeoh, saying that it was incomprehensible to reject her just because of her race.He added that to reject a person because of her colour and race is atrocious in this day and age.Yeoh is the first non-Malay to be appointed to the Federal Territories portfolio since the post and its various iterations were created in 1976.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the appointment of Hannah Yeoh as minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), along with Lo Su Fui as her deputy, will not undermine the Malay agenda in the federal territories.He said that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had considered several factors before appointing Yeoh and Lo to lead the portfolios.He also gave his assurance that the prime minister and the deputy prime ministers, including himself, will continue to work together in monitoring developments to ensure that the national agenda is always accorded priority.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Anwar has defended his decision to appoint Yeoh, saying that it was incomprehensible to reject her just because of her race.He added that to reject a person because of her colour and race is atrocious in this day and age.Yeoh is the first non-Malay to be appointed to the Federal Territories portfolio since the post and its various iterations were created in 1976.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: FT Malays won't be undermined, says Zahid; Anwar hits out at 'atrocious' racist backlash

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has urged the government not to dismiss public sentiment surrounding the recent cabinet reshuffle.Asyraf highlighted several questions raised by the public over the new cabinet line-up, which he said should not be taken lightly.He said one of the concerns involved the appointment of Hannah Yeoh, a Chinese DAP leader, as Minister of the Federal Territories, together with Lo Su Fui, a Chinese representative from GRS, as Deputy Minister.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi took a sarcastic swipe at newly appointed Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli, daring him to push for the abolition of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), now that he holds the portfolio.Puad told Adam to "speak up loudly" during post-cabinet meetings at the Higher Education Ministry, to demand the loan scheme’s abolition, adding that only then would his past activism appear worthwhile.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has urged the government not to dismiss public sentiment surrounding the recent cabinet reshuffle.Asyraf highlighted several questions raised by the public over the new cabinet line-up, which he said should not be taken lightly.He said one of the concerns involved the appointment of Hannah Yeoh, a Chinese DAP leader, as Minister of the Federal Territories, together with Lo Su Fui, a Chinese representative from GRS, as Deputy Minister.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi took a sarcastic swipe at newly appointed Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli, daring him to push for the abolition of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), now that he holds the portfolio.Puad told Adam to "speak up loudly" during post-cabinet meetings at the Higher Education Ministry, to demand the loan scheme’s abolition, adding that only then would his past activism appear worthwhile.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Address public sentiment on cabinet wisely - Asyraf; Puad reminds Adam of PTPTN pledge

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his latest cabinet line-up.The major shake-up saw two ministers dropped - PKR’s Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Senator Na’im Mokhtar.The reshuffle followed vacancies in four ministries - economy; investment, trade, and industry; natural resources and environmental sustainability; and entrepreneur development and cooperatives - due to resignations and the end of a senatorship.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PAS leader offered his “condolences”, mourning what he claimed was the death of reformasi.PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said this in response to Anwar’s decision to retain the finance portfolio."The key promise of ‘reformasi’ has now been officially buried. Condolences,” the Pasir Mas MP said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his latest cabinet line-up.The major shake-up saw two ministers dropped - PKR’s Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Senator Na’im Mokhtar.The reshuffle followed vacancies in four ministries - economy; investment, trade, and industry; natural resources and environmental sustainability; and entrepreneur development and cooperatives - due to resignations and the end of a senatorship.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PAS leader offered his “condolences”, mourning what he claimed was the death of reformasi.PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said this in response to Anwar’s decision to retain the finance portfolio."The key promise of ‘reformasi’ has now been officially buried. Condolences,” the Pasir Mas MP said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Cabinet reshuffle - Johari helms Miti, FT for Yeoh; 'Condolences' -PAS says reformasi dead

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Arun Dorasamy has claimed there was more “evidence” to contradict official statements on the deaths of three men in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, allegedly at the hands of police.Speaking during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty’s office in Petaling Jaya today, Arun revealed that he received a handwritten letter in Tamil from a whistleblower, along with photographs taken from the alleged murder scene.He said the timestamps of the photos, which were shared with the media, corroborated an audio recording by one of the victims’ wives when the incident allegedly occurred.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to MIC not to “say one thing by day and another by night” concerning the party’s membership status in the coalition has not gone down well with MIC Youth, with its chief K Arvind taking issue with the remarks.“If the issue truly is ‘saying one thing by day and another by night’, then the closest mirror Zahid should look into is Umno’s own leadership," he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Arun Dorasamy has claimed there was more “evidence” to contradict official statements on the deaths of three men in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, allegedly at the hands of police.Speaking during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty’s office in Petaling Jaya today, Arun revealed that he received a handwritten letter in Tamil from a whistleblower, along with photographs taken from the alleged murder scene.He said the timestamps of the photos, which were shared with the media, corroborated an audio recording by one of the victims’ wives when the incident allegedly occurred.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to MIC not to “say one thing by day and another by night” concerning the party’s membership status in the coalition has not gone down well with MIC Youth, with its chief K Arvind taking issue with the remarks.“If the issue truly is ‘saying one thing by day and another by night’, then the closest mirror Zahid should look into is Umno’s own leadership," he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Activist disputes police account of Malacca shooting case; MIC Youth responds to Zahid

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Federal Court has instructed the prosecution to rethink its position on reinstating four criminal charges against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.The instruction was similarly extended to the Muar MP’s defence team, with Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais, as the chair for the three-member apex court panel, reportedly saying it is an appropriate time for both parties to “go back, reflect, and reconsider” their stances.The panel then allocated one week for the prosecution to file additional written submissions, followed by another week for the defence to review and respond before making their position known.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Attorney-General’s Chambers decided not to appeal against Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal of 12 money laundering charges and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), as there is no prospect of conviction if the appeal were continued.“Among the factors we considered was that the prosecution would not be able to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt as required when dealing with criminal charges. This is because some of the witnesses needed to secure a conviction have passed away, and others have gone untraceable,” said the AGC.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Federal Court has instructed the prosecution to rethink its position on reinstating four criminal charges against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.The instruction was similarly extended to the Muar MP’s defence team, with Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais, as the chair for the three-member apex court panel, reportedly saying it is an appropriate time for both parties to “go back, reflect, and reconsider” their stances.The panel then allocated one week for the prosecution to file additional written submissions, followed by another week for the defence to review and respond before making their position known.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Attorney-General’s Chambers decided not to appeal against Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal of 12 money laundering charges and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), as there is no prospect of conviction if the appeal were continued.“Among the factors we considered was that the prosecution would not be able to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt as required when dealing with criminal charges. This is because some of the witnesses needed to secure a conviction have passed away, and others have gone untraceable,” said the AGC.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa