Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.

Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.

Shamsul, Albert plead not guilty to another charge at Shah Alam court

Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin has passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at the age of 66.His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, announced his father’s passing in a Facebook post earlier today.“It is with great sadness that my father, Bung, has passed away on Dec 5 at 1.46am. We kindly request prayers for his soul to be blessed with mercy and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin has passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at the age of 66.His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, announced his father’s passing in a Facebook post earlier today.“It is with great sadness that my father, Bung, has passed away on Dec 5 at 1.46am. We kindly request prayers for his soul to be blessed with mercy and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Veteran politician Bung Moktar dies at 66

Several areas in the Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods yesterday evening after heavy rain.Bernama reported Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Hafizan Hassan as saying that the department received an emergency call at 6.55 pm, and 18 personnel from two fire stations were deployed to the affected locations.

Several areas in the Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods yesterday evening after heavy rain.Bernama reported Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Hafizan Hassan as saying that the department received an emergency call at 6.55 pm, and 18 personnel from two fire stations were deployed to the affected locations.

Flash floods hit several locations in KL

The Bukit Aman police headquarters has established a team to investigate the case involving three men who were shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month.Its criminal investigation director chief, M Kumar, said the team will take over the investigation of the case, including the police reports lodged by the victims’ family members.

The Bukit Aman police headquarters has established a team to investigate the case involving three men who were shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month.Its criminal investigation director chief, M Kumar, said the team will take over the investigation of the case, including the police reports lodged by the victims’ family members.

Bukit Aman investigating fatal shooting in Malacca

The government has deferred its parliamentary motion to suspend Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September.The decision came following a fiery two-hour debate and interjections between government and opposition MPs, who argued whether Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu) should be penalised through a voting process in the august house or be referred to its privileges committee first.Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the government agreed to defer its motion against Takiyuddin to the next Parliament session.

The government has deferred its parliamentary motion to suspend Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September.The decision came following a fiery two-hour debate and interjections between government and opposition MPs, who argued whether Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu) should be penalised through a voting process in the august house or be referred to its privileges committee first.Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the government agreed to defer its motion against Takiyuddin to the next Parliament session.

Govt defers motion to suspend Takiyuddin

Prosecuting informants whose information and exposè led to a series of investigations, arrests, and eventually charges in court is not a “serious way” to tackle corruption, said lawyer Latheefa Koya.Speaking to reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Latheefa, who is representing businessperson Albert Tei, argued that there is nothing under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 that hinders a supposedly tainted whistleblower or informant from protection.

Prosecuting informants whose information and exposè led to a series of investigations, arrests, and eventually charges in court is not a “serious way” to tackle corruption, said lawyer Latheefa Koya.Speaking to reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Latheefa, who is representing businessperson Albert Tei, argued that there is nothing under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 that hinders a supposedly tainted whistleblower or informant from protection.

Latheefa tells MACC to go after the 'big fish'

Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Speaking to the media after the proceedings, Shamsul vowed to prove his innocence.

Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Speaking to the media after the proceedings, Shamsul vowed to prove his innocence.

Shamsul pleads not guilty, says he will prove his innocence

Several PKR members were at the Kuala Lumpur court complex this morning to show their support for Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin.Shamsul and businessperson Albert Tei are to be charged at the the Kuala Lumpur Sessions court.Yesterday, the Hang Tuah Jaya PKR division has called on its members to gather outside the court to provide moral support to Shamsul.

Several PKR members were at the Kuala Lumpur court complex this morning to show their support for Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin.Shamsul and businessperson Albert Tei are to be charged at the the Kuala Lumpur Sessions court.Yesterday, the Hang Tuah Jaya PKR division has called on its members to gather outside the court to provide moral support to Shamsul.

PKR members gather at court to show support for Shamsul

Following a catastrophic showing in the recent Sabah state election, the majority of Sabah Bersatu divisions are demanding the resignation of party president Muhyiddin Yassin.Bersatu Libaran division head Yunus Nurdin said that Muhyiddin, who has been struggling to maintain control amid calls to pass the baton to his number two, Hamzah Zainudin, must take full responsibility for the party’s disastrous performance.He revealed that 20 out of 24 Bersatu divisions had unanimously agreed to demand the former prime minister’s immediate resignation as both Bersatu president and PN chairperson.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/3479865995507313/

Following a catastrophic showing in the recent Sabah state election, the majority of Sabah Bersatu divisions are demanding the resignation of party president Muhyiddin Yassin.Bersatu Libaran division head Yunus Nurdin said that Muhyiddin, who has been struggling to maintain control amid calls to pass the baton to his number two, Hamzah Zainudin, must take full responsibility for the party’s disastrous performance.He revealed that 20 out of 24 Bersatu divisions had unanimously agreed to demand the former prime minister’s immediate resignation as both Bersatu president and PN chairperson.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/3479865995507313/

Sabah Bersatu divisions calls for Muhyiddin to resign

Businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, were brought to the Kuala Lumpur court complex at around 8am today.Yesterday, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed that Shamsul and Albert Tei will be charged in two courts.He said Tei and Shamsul will each face five charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.“(For Tei), he will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow with four counts under Section 17(a) for offering bribes and one count of the same charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday.“Shamsul will also be charged with four counts under Section 17(b) for receiving bribes at the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and one of the same charge at the Shah Alam court the next day,” he added.Check https://www.malaysiakini.com/ for the latest update.

Businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, were brought to the Kuala Lumpur court complex at around 8am today.Yesterday, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed that Shamsul and Albert Tei will be charged in two courts.He said Tei and Shamsul will each face five charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.“(For Tei), he will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow with four counts under Section 17(a) for offering bribes and one count of the same charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday.“Shamsul will also be charged with four counts under Section 17(b) for receiving bribes at the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and one of the same charge at the Shah Alam court the next day,” he added.Check https://www.malaysiakini.com/ for the latest update.

Albert and Shamsul arrive at KL court complex

The families of three men who were shot dead in Malacca have rejected the police’s account that the victims had attacked officers, citing an alleged audio recording of the incident.The wife of one of the victims, who wished to be identified only as Jayashree, managed to record a phone conversation with her husband, G Logeswaran, 29, during the incident.In a press conference yesterday, she said based on the recording last Monday (Nov 24), the three could be heard cooperating with the police as they were being detained.

The families of three men who were shot dead in Malacca have rejected the police’s account that the victims had attacked officers, citing an alleged audio recording of the incident.The wife of one of the victims, who wished to be identified only as Jayashree, managed to record a phone conversation with her husband, G Logeswaran, 29, during the incident.In a press conference yesterday, she said based on the recording last Monday (Nov 24), the three could be heard cooperating with the police as they were being detained.

Families reject police narrative of fatal shooting

The MACC’s raid and seizure of several items at businessperson Albert Tei’s house on Nov 28 were done according to the law and fixed standard operating procedure, said its chief commissioner Azam Baki.In a press conference today, Azam also dismissed Tei’s wife’s claim that no search list was given during the raid.He added that his officers’ initial investigation showed there were grounds to order Tei to be called for questioning earlier than Dec 1, the date he was initially scheduled to appear at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.

The MACC’s raid and seizure of several items at businessperson Albert Tei’s house on Nov 28 were done according to the law and fixed standard operating procedure, said its chief commissioner Azam Baki.In a press conference today, Azam also dismissed Tei’s wife’s claim that no search list was given during the raid.He added that his officers’ initial investigation showed there were grounds to order Tei to be called for questioning earlier than Dec 1, the date he was initially scheduled to appear at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.

Azam defends raid at Albert's house

The Coroner’s Court was told yesterday that the five students who were the last to meet Zara Qairina Mahathir, and who allegedly uttered abusive words towards her, were only given verbal warnings by the school and referred to guidance and counselling teachers.SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha Disciplinary Unit secretary, Muliati Alihuddin, 42, said that the five students were not issued penalty points, as Zara’s death remains under police investigation and is currently the subject of ongoing court proceedings.

The Coroner’s Court was told yesterday that the five students who were the last to meet Zara Qairina Mahathir, and who allegedly uttered abusive words towards her, were only given verbal warnings by the school and referred to guidance and counselling teachers.SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha Disciplinary Unit secretary, Muliati Alihuddin, 42, said that the five students were not issued penalty points, as Zara’s death remains under police investigation and is currently the subject of ongoing court proceedings.

Five students only issued warning over abusive words uttered to Zara

Tropical storms and heavy rainfall have triggered floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia in recent days.According to reports, the death toll in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has surpassed 1,000, with hundreds more still missing.

Tropical storms and heavy rainfall have triggered floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia in recent days.According to reports, the death toll in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has surpassed 1,000, with hundreds more still missing.

Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand passes 1,000

The MACC has confirmed that businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will be charged in two courts.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Tei and Shamsul will each face five counts of charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.

The MACC has confirmed that businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will be charged in two courts.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Tei and Shamsul will each face five counts of charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.

Albert, Shamsul to be charged tomorrow - MACC

PKR MP Rafizi Ramli warned that any move to extend MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s contract for the fourth time will erode whatever is left of Pakatan Harapan’s credibility in its commitment to eradicate corruption.The former economy minister said that with Azam embroiled in controversies, it was time for the government to let him go.“If people ask me what Harapan should do for a start after getting routed in Sabah, I would say we must rebuild our credibility as graft-busters. And it should begin with having a new MACC chief commissioner,” he said.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/2470153580047697

PKR MP Rafizi Ramli warned that any move to extend MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s contract for the fourth time will erode whatever is left of Pakatan Harapan’s credibility in its commitment to eradicate corruption.The former economy minister said that with Azam embroiled in controversies, it was time for the government to let him go.“If people ask me what Harapan should do for a start after getting routed in Sabah, I would say we must rebuild our credibility as graft-busters. And it should begin with having a new MACC chief commissioner,” he said.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/2470153580047697

Govt should appoint new MACC chief, don't extend Azam's contract, says Rafizi

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has defended the police’s action in raiding a health club alleged to have been involved in same-sex activities.Saifuddin claimed that the raid, which resulted in the arrest of over 200 individuals, did not violate their privacy.He stated that the raid was carried out after a long surveillance period and that the arrests took place on public premises.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has defended the police’s action in raiding a health club alleged to have been involved in same-sex activities.Saifuddin claimed that the raid, which resulted in the arrest of over 200 individuals, did not violate their privacy.He stated that the raid was carried out after a long surveillance period and that the arrests took place on public premises.

'What privacy?' - Saifuddin defends police's action in raiding health club

Counsel for Albert Tei’s wife has demanded that MACC release the CCTV recordings confiscated by its officers during the raid last week on the businessperson’s home, without altering its content.Lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh said MACC had admitted in its search list that the digital video recorder belonging to the CCTV unit was seized by balaclava-clad personnel.“Unless and until MACC produces that footage, its denials are nothing more than a public relations exercise attempting to mask a severe breach of duty, accountability, and public trust,” they added.

Counsel for Albert Tei’s wife has demanded that MACC release the CCTV recordings confiscated by its officers during the raid last week on the businessperson’s home, without altering its content.Lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh said MACC had admitted in its search list that the digital video recorder belonging to the CCTV unit was seized by balaclava-clad personnel.“Unless and until MACC produces that footage, its denials are nothing more than a public relations exercise attempting to mask a severe breach of duty, accountability, and public trust,” they added.

Lawyers tell MACC to release CCTV recording of raid on Albert's home

Warisan vice-president Junz Wong has poured cold water on the prospect of a stable post-election coalition between his party and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), accusing GRS leaders of ignoring a clear voter mandate for an all-Sabahan government.In an interview with Malaysiakini, Wong said public frustration over BN’s inclusion in the new state cabinet led by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is justified, given the ballot box message delivered in the recently concluded election.

Warisan vice-president Junz Wong has poured cold water on the prospect of a stable post-election coalition between his party and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), accusing GRS leaders of ignoring a clear voter mandate for an all-Sabahan government.In an interview with Malaysiakini, Wong said public frustration over BN’s inclusion in the new state cabinet led by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor is justified, given the ballot box message delivered in the recently concluded election.

'Totally understandable' - Warisan responds to voters' frustration over Sabah cabinet

Warisan president Shafie Apdal has rejected allegations that his party attempted to buy or entice assemblypersons, calling it baseless and contrary to the party’s principles.Shafie stressed that Warisan’s conduct remained anchored in integrity and respect for Sabah’s democratic mandate.

Warisan president Shafie Apdal has rejected allegations that his party attempted to buy or entice assemblypersons, calling it baseless and contrary to the party’s principles.Shafie stressed that Warisan’s conduct remained anchored in integrity and respect for Sabah’s democratic mandate.

Shafie denies claims Warisan attempting to lure assemblypersons

PKR secretary-general Fuizah Salleh has denied allegations that the party originally intended to welcome outgoing Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz as a party member since last year.This was in response to former party deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s claims last week, who said that Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim was supposed to announce Zafrul’s membership at the 2024 PKR annual convention.

PKR secretary-general Fuizah Salleh has denied allegations that the party originally intended to welcome outgoing Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz as a party member since last year.This was in response to former party deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s claims last week, who said that Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim was supposed to announce Zafrul’s membership at the 2024 PKR annual convention.

Fuziah denies Rafizi's claims on Zafrul's membership

Jeffrey Kitingan is not part of Sabah’s ruling alliance for now, Deputy Chief Minister Joachim Gunsalam confirmed, after Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) was left out of the cabinet line-up unveiled at Istana Seri Kinabalu yesterday.Joachim made the government’s position clear when asked whether Star, which won two seats in the recently concluded 17th Sabah election, was part of the new administration.

Jeffrey Kitingan is not part of Sabah’s ruling alliance for now, Deputy Chief Minister Joachim Gunsalam confirmed, after Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) was left out of the cabinet line-up unveiled at Istana Seri Kinabalu yesterday.Joachim made the government’s position clear when asked whether Star, which won two seats in the recently concluded 17th Sabah election, was part of the new administration.

Jeffrey not part of Sabah's ruling alliance for now - DCM

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be lodging a police report against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today over the controversial Malaysia-United States reciprocal trade deal.This comes on the heels of a recent Bloomberg report, which detailed that China’s Commerce Ministry had voiced “grave concerns” about sections of the US-Malaysia trade pact during a meeting with Malaysian officials on Nov 25.

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be lodging a police report against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today over the controversial Malaysia-United States reciprocal trade deal.This comes on the heels of a recent Bloomberg report, which detailed that China’s Commerce Ministry had voiced “grave concerns” about sections of the US-Malaysia trade pact during a meeting with Malaysian officials on Nov 25.

Dr M to file police report over Malaysia-US trade deal

A new video clip allegedly linking Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the support letter scandal involving his former aide, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has prompted a PAS MP to question who should now resign.Pasir MAS MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari reiterated Anwar’s previous remark that Shamsul had to resign on the grounds of integrity, and asked who should do the same following the latest video.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/762326

A new video clip allegedly linking Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the support letter scandal involving his former aide, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has prompted a PAS MP to question who should now resign.Pasir MAS MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari reiterated Anwar’s previous remark that Shamsul had to resign on the grounds of integrity, and asked who should do the same following the latest video.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/762326

'Who should resign this time?' - PAS MP responds to video that allegedly implicates Anwar

The Malaysian Bar has expressed serious concerns after the MACC summoned a lawyer representing an individual under investigation, saying the move undermines the integrity of legal professional privilege.Malaysian Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab described the actions of the anti-graft commission as “deeply troubling”, as they indicate a violation of rights that are essential to the administration of justice.

The Malaysian Bar has expressed serious concerns after the MACC summoned a lawyer representing an individual under investigation, saying the move undermines the integrity of legal professional privilege.Malaysian Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab described the actions of the anti-graft commission as “deeply troubling”, as they indicate a violation of rights that are essential to the administration of justice.