Former Muda secretary-general Amir Hariri Abd Hadi has been acquitted of charges under Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (PAA) for allegedly failing to notify the authorities of organising the “#ManaKapalLCS” rally in 2022.Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan granted the acquittal this morning after deputy public prosecutor Anis Wahidah Mohamad informed the court that they have no intention to re-charge Amir in the future.

Former Muda secretary-general Amir Hariri Abd Hadi has been acquitted of charges under Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (PAA) for allegedly failing to notify the authorities of organising the “#ManaKapalLCS” rally in 2022.Magistrate Farah Nabihah Muhamad Dan granted the acquittal this morning after deputy public prosecutor Anis Wahidah Mohamad informed the court that they have no intention to re-charge Amir in the future.

Ex-Muda sec-gen acquitted of Peaceful Assembly Act charges

Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a controversial plan to take control of Gaza City, in the northern part of the enclave.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced the plan on Friday.

Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a controversial plan to take control of Gaza City, in the northern part of the enclave.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced the plan on Friday.

Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take over Gaza City

A look back at several debates and moments from the Dewan Rakyat session during the week of August 4 to August 7, 2025.1. Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over remarks on wildlife crossingDewan Rakyat 4/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFHnMRae_42.  Dewan Rakyat heats up as PN MPs brings up 'May 13' during 13MP debateDewan Rakyat 4/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMxdFkGpniU3.  'Ask the question' - Tempers flare after MP interrupts Hamzah's questionDewan Rakyat 5/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ2I_5t0IpU4.   'There is a need for it' - Anwar explains Boeing aircraft purchaseDewan Rakyat 5/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp49qMx0A8Y5.   DAP MP tells Wee Ka Siong to join PASDewan Rakyat 5/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Wve_SsQLU6.   Speaker shuts down verbal spat over 'mambar' vs 'mambang'Dewan Rakyat 6/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFAWVUFSL_Y7.   Just apologise and I will accept it, Muhyiddin tells AnwarDewan Rakyat 7/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcNg9pdy7qA

A look back at several debates and moments from the Dewan Rakyat session during the week of August 4 to August 7, 2025.1. Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over remarks on wildlife crossingDewan Rakyat 4/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiFHnMRae_42. Dewan Rakyat heats up as PN MPs brings up 'May 13' during 13MP debateDewan Rakyat 4/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMxdFkGpniU3. 'Ask the question' - Tempers flare after MP interrupts Hamzah's questionDewan Rakyat 5/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ2I_5t0IpU4. 'There is a need for it' - Anwar explains Boeing aircraft purchaseDewan Rakyat 5/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp49qMx0A8Y5. DAP MP tells Wee Ka Siong to join PASDewan Rakyat 5/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Wve_SsQLU6. Speaker shuts down verbal spat over 'mambar' vs 'mambang'Dewan Rakyat 6/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFAWVUFSL_Y7. Just apologise and I will accept it, Muhyiddin tells AnwarDewan Rakyat 7/8/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcNg9pdy7qA

[Parliament highlights Aug 4-7] Muhyiddin demands apology; Anwar explains Boeing purchase

MCMC has clarified that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is only being investigated as witness, not as a suspect, in an ongoing probe implicating him in a statement related to RON95 subsidies. “The investigation involves the contents of a TikTok account linking him to an allegation about targeted RON95 subsidies," it said.MCMC added that the focus of the investigation to verify the context of the content that was published, and does not involve any allegations or accusation against him.

MCMC has clarified that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is only being investigated as witness, not as a suspect, in an ongoing probe implicating him in a statement related to RON95 subsidies. “The investigation involves the contents of a TikTok account linking him to an allegation about targeted RON95 subsidies," it said.MCMC added that the focus of the investigation to verify the context of the content that was published, and does not involve any allegations or accusation against him.

MCMC: Muhyiddin only witness, not suspect in probe

Three teenagers believed to be involved in a viral video showing them giving leftovers to a homeless man recently were released on police bail yesterday.Seremban police chief Hatta Che Din said the suspects, aged 14, 18, and 19, allegedly committed the act in areas around the district.“The teenagers were brought from Johor to be remanded here for statement recording on Tuesday. They were released on police bail yesterday evening,” he told reporters in Seremban today.

Three teenagers believed to be involved in a viral video showing them giving leftovers to a homeless man recently were released on police bail yesterday.Seremban police chief Hatta Che Din said the suspects, aged 14, 18, and 19, allegedly committed the act in areas around the district.“The teenagers were brought from Johor to be remanded here for statement recording on Tuesday. They were released on police bail yesterday evening,” he told reporters in Seremban today.

Influencers who gave chicken bones to homeless man released on bail

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng’s lawyers have hit out at recent reports alleging that a key prosecution witness in his ongoing graft trial had been assaulted.The lawyers said they regret the premature and misleading nature of the reports, which had irresponsibly linked the incident to the ongoing trial."The insinuation of any connection between the incident and our client—echoed by remarks from the lead prosecutor—is baseless, unfair, and prejudicial," they added.

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng’s lawyers have hit out at recent reports alleging that a key prosecution witness in his ongoing graft trial had been assaulted.The lawyers said they regret the premature and misleading nature of the reports, which had irresponsibly linked the incident to the ongoing trial."The insinuation of any connection between the incident and our client—echoed by remarks from the lead prosecutor—is baseless, unfair, and prejudicial," they added.

Defence hits out at attempt to link Guan Eng to assault on witness in case

Malaysia has condemned the Israeli Zionist regime’s latest decision to launch a full military takeover of Gaza.The Ministry of foreign affairs said that the move signals a clear intention by the regime to permanently occupy Palestinian lands and is intended to put an end to the two-State solution.

Malaysia has condemned the Israeli Zionist regime’s latest decision to launch a full military takeover of Gaza.The Ministry of foreign affairs said that the move signals a clear intention by the regime to permanently occupy Palestinian lands and is intended to put an end to the two-State solution.

Malaysia condemns Israeli Zionist regime's plan to take over Gaza

Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) has demanded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim apologise and retract claims that he had allegedly supported retaining RON95 fuel subsidies for foreigners, calling it “completely untrue”.Debating the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today, Muhyiddin warned Anwar (Harapan-Tambun) that parliamentary immunity does not spare a person from the sin of slander."Maybe it was a mistake. It’s not hard for the prime minister to say, ‘Muhyiddin, I was wrong, I apologise.’ Just say that, and it’s settled,” he said.

Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) has demanded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim apologise and retract claims that he had allegedly supported retaining RON95 fuel subsidies for foreigners, calling it “completely untrue”.Debating the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today, Muhyiddin warned Anwar (Harapan-Tambun) that parliamentary immunity does not spare a person from the sin of slander."Maybe it was a mistake. It’s not hard for the prime minister to say, ‘Muhyiddin, I was wrong, I apologise.’ Just say that, and it’s settled,” he said.

Just apologise, retract remarks and I will accept it, says Muhyiddin on Anwar's claim

The government will hold discussions with several US companies under the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce after US President Donald Trump recently proposed a 100 percent tariff on imported semiconductor chips.Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted that Trump had implied the tariff would be imposed on companies that are not building in the US or in the process of doing so.“(However), many companies based in Malaysia that export to the US also have facilities in the US - so we want to seek clarity from the US administration on what exactly it means by companies that need to reinvest or invest more heavily in the US," he said.“We’ve already reached out this morning to seek official clarification, though there is, of course, a time difference,” he said.

The government will hold discussions with several US companies under the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce after US President Donald Trump recently proposed a 100 percent tariff on imported semiconductor chips.Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz highlighted that Trump had implied the tariff would be imposed on companies that are not building in the US or in the process of doing so.“(However), many companies based in Malaysia that export to the US also have facilities in the US - so we want to seek clarity from the US administration on what exactly it means by companies that need to reinvest or invest more heavily in the US," he said.“We’ve already reached out this morning to seek official clarification, though there is, of course, a time difference,” he said.

Miti to seek clarification on Trump's proposed 100% tariff on chips, says Zafrul

Former Selangor Menteri Besar Khir Toyo’s leaving Umno for Bersatu is a good riddance, according to Sungai Besar Umno division chief Jamal Yunos.“I would like to thank Bersatu for opening their doors for this ‘broom’ guy. Now, Sungai Besar Umno no longer has a thorn (in its flesh),” he said.

Former Selangor Menteri Besar Khir Toyo’s leaving Umno for Bersatu is a good riddance, according to Sungai Besar Umno division chief Jamal Yunos.“I would like to thank Bersatu for opening their doors for this ‘broom’ guy. Now, Sungai Besar Umno no longer has a thorn (in its flesh),” he said.

Jamal responds to Khir Toyo joining Bersatu, thanks party for taking ‘broom guy'

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari accused the prime minister of power abuse for ordering MCMC to investigate whether Muhyiddin Yassin made statements supporting the right of foreigners to subsidised fuel.Tthe Pasir Mas MP said that the action constitutes a serious abuse of executive power, involving political interference in an enforcement body that should act independently.

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari accused the prime minister of power abuse for ordering MCMC to investigate whether Muhyiddin Yassin made statements supporting the right of foreigners to subsidised fuel.Tthe Pasir Mas MP said that the action constitutes a serious abuse of executive power, involving political interference in an enforcement body that should act independently.

PAS MP alleges abuse of power in PM's directive to MCMC on Muhyiddin

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has given his unconditional pledge to safeguard judicial independence, following concerns over his political history.Wan Ahmad Farid, who faced recent public criticism over his past ties with Umno, said that he has served in all three branches of the government and cannot erase his history, political or otherwise.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmO6IAQJH58

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has given his unconditional pledge to safeguard judicial independence, following concerns over his political history.Wan Ahmad Farid, who faced recent public criticism over his past ties with Umno, said that he has served in all three branches of the government and cannot erase his history, political or otherwise.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmO6IAQJH58

CJ says he can't erase his past, vows to protect judiciary's independence

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a state welcoming ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace today.Sultan Ibrahim arrived at the Kremlin at about 3 pm before proceeding to the St. George's Hall, where Putin formally greeted His Majesty.Following the ceremony, both leaders moved to the Green Room for an official meeting.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar met Russian President Vladimir Putin during a state welcoming ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace today.Sultan Ibrahim arrived at the Kremlin at about 3 pm before proceeding to the St. George's Hall, where Putin formally greeted His Majesty.Following the ceremony, both leaders moved to the Green Room for an official meeting.

Agong meets Putin during state visit to Russia

The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly has passed a motion to nominate DAP central executive committee member Vincent Wu and Rembau PKR division chief Jufitri Joha as senators representing the state in the Dewan Negara.The motion was tabled by Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun and seconded by state executive council member Teo Kok Seong yesterday.Only five opposition assemblypersons reportedly abstained from voting, while the rest supported the motion.

The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly has passed a motion to nominate DAP central executive committee member Vincent Wu and Rembau PKR division chief Jufitri Joha as senators representing the state in the Dewan Negara.The motion was tabled by Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun and seconded by state executive council member Teo Kok Seong yesterday.Only five opposition assemblypersons reportedly abstained from voting, while the rest supported the motion.

Negeri Sembilan state assembly nominates DAP-PKR duo as senators

Veteran PKR lawmaker Hassan Karim has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to apologise for his allegedly defamatory remarks against Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin over the provision of fuel subsidies to foreigners.The Pasir Gudang MP asserted that the ball is now in the prime minister’s court after Muhyiddin denied the allegations Anwar had made in Parliament earlier.

Veteran PKR lawmaker Hassan Karim has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to apologise for his allegedly defamatory remarks against Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin over the provision of fuel subsidies to foreigners.The Pasir Gudang MP asserted that the ball is now in the prime minister’s court after Muhyiddin denied the allegations Anwar had made in Parliament earlier.

Anwar should apologise to Muhyiddin if there's no evidence of claim, says Hassan

A key prosecution witness in the corruption trial involving former finance minister Lim Guan Eng was attacked by several assailants earlier today at his home near Petaling Jaya.Sources close to the trial told Malaysiakini that the victim was verbally threatened before being physically attacked.When contacted, lead prosecutor Wan Shahruddin Wan Ladin confirmed the incident.

A key prosecution witness in the corruption trial involving former finance minister Lim Guan Eng was attacked by several assailants earlier today at his home near Petaling Jaya.Sources close to the trial told Malaysiakini that the victim was verbally threatened before being physically attacked.When contacted, lead prosecutor Wan Shahruddin Wan Ladin confirmed the incident.

Key prosecution witness in Guan Eng's graft trial attacked at home

Zaid Ibrahim has launched a scathing condemnation of Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh for mocking critics by likening them to persons with disabilities.The former law minister described the remark not only as “deeply offensive” but as a glaring symptom of a poisonous, backward political culture that ridicules the marginalised rather than defends them.

Zaid Ibrahim has launched a scathing condemnation of Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh for mocking critics by likening them to persons with disabilities.The former law minister described the remark not only as “deeply offensive” but as a glaring symptom of a poisonous, backward political culture that ridicules the marginalised rather than defends them.

Zaid hits out at Akmal, says weaponising disability is an assault on dignity

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is ready to disclose the full investigation report into the National Farmers' Organisation (Nafas) to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)."I think disclosing the full report to PAC is not a problem, because PAC can summon any government department, including the ministers themselves, to provide explanations," said its minister Mohamad Sabu.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is ready to disclose the full investigation report into the National Farmers' Organisation (Nafas) to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)."I think disclosing the full report to PAC is not a problem, because PAC can summon any government department, including the ministers themselves, to provide explanations," said its minister Mohamad Sabu.

PAC can summon anyone including minister, says Mat Sabu on Nafas issue

DAP senator Dr A Lingeshwaran has called out the deafening silence of Perikatan Nasional’s non-Malay allies after a PAS MP invoked the spectre of the May 13 racial riots.He did not just take aim at PN component parties, Gerakan and MIPP, but also called out P Ramasamy’s Urimai and P Waythamoorthy’s Malaysian Advancement Party (MAP), both of which supported the July 26 PAS-led rally demanding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s resignation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/751323

DAP senator Dr A Lingeshwaran has called out the deafening silence of Perikatan Nasional’s non-Malay allies after a PAS MP invoked the spectre of the May 13 racial riots.He did not just take aim at PN component parties, Gerakan and MIPP, but also called out P Ramasamy’s Urimai and P Waythamoorthy’s Malaysian Advancement Party (MAP), both of which supported the July 26 PAS-led rally demanding Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s resignation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/751323

DAP senator questions silence of PN's non-Malay allies over MP's May 13 remark

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin has denied allegations that he defended the provision of petrol subsidies for foreigners, as claimed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Muhyiddin described Anwar’s claim that he had made such a statement as a lie and slander.“I’ve never said anything like that, and I strongly refute it. That statement is defamatory and false," he said.

PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin has denied allegations that he defended the provision of petrol subsidies for foreigners, as claimed by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Muhyiddin described Anwar’s claim that he had made such a statement as a lie and slander.“I’ve never said anything like that, and I strongly refute it. That statement is defamatory and false," he said.

'I never said that' - Muhyiddin denies Anwar's claims

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has advised opposition MPs to first reach a consensus among themselves before making requests regarding allocations for opposition representatives.Anwar said that if the opposition MPs succeed in reaching an agreement, they could then meet with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, who has been given the mandate to handle the matter."First hold talks with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and the other MPs, reach a consensus, and then inform the DPM (Fadillah), who has been given the mandate,” he said in response to a question on allocations from Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau) in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has advised opposition MPs to first reach a consensus among themselves before making requests regarding allocations for opposition representatives.Anwar said that if the opposition MPs succeed in reaching an agreement, they could then meet with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, who has been given the mandate to handle the matter."First hold talks with Perikatan Nasional (PN) and the other MPs, reach a consensus, and then inform the DPM (Fadillah), who has been given the mandate,” he said in response to a question on allocations from Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau) in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Opposition needs to discuss and reach consensus on allocations, says Anwar

Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong has proposed that the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) be restructured into an independent statutory body under Parliament’s oversight, citing concerns over its powers and potential political interference.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, the MCA president said the IRB’s wide-ranging powers warrant a comprehensive structural reform.

Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong has proposed that the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) be restructured into an independent statutory body under Parliament’s oversight, citing concerns over its powers and potential political interference.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, the MCA president said the IRB’s wide-ranging powers warrant a comprehensive structural reform.

IRB should be restructured as an independent body under Parliament, says Wee

DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong has reminded Malaysians that politicising issues related to the national flag will not bring the nation forward, and could only further fuel unnecessary conflicts.Woo, who is also Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson, criticised the “village champion” (jaguh kampung) mentality and hypocrisy of politicians who did not scrutinise or express similar outrage over previous incidents where the national flag had also been depicted inaccurately.

DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong has reminded Malaysians that politicising issues related to the national flag will not bring the nation forward, and could only further fuel unnecessary conflicts.Woo, who is also Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson, criticised the “village champion” (jaguh kampung) mentality and hypocrisy of politicians who did not scrutinise or express similar outrage over previous incidents where the national flag had also been depicted inaccurately.

DAP Youth chief hits out at those politicising flag issue

MCMC has launched an investigation into a viral video showing three influencers handing KFC chicken bones to a homeless man - an act it condemned as exploitative and deeply unethical.“MCMC views seriously any attempt to create or spread content that exploits marginalised communities for cheap entertainment, online clout, or public provocation,” it said.The commission warned that content which insults or degrades a person’s dignity not only violates basic ethics but also risks normalising inhumane behaviour in society.

MCMC has launched an investigation into a viral video showing three influencers handing KFC chicken bones to a homeless man - an act it condemned as exploitative and deeply unethical.“MCMC views seriously any attempt to create or spread content that exploits marginalised communities for cheap entertainment, online clout, or public provocation,” it said.The commission warned that content which insults or degrades a person’s dignity not only violates basic ethics but also risks normalising inhumane behaviour in society.

MCMC investigating video of trio who gave KFC bones to homeless man

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that MAG’s purchase of Boeing aircrafts was not a decision made due to tariff pressures.In response to a question in the Dewan Rakyat today, he said there was a demand for it and Malaysia Airlines has recorded a profit after years of losses.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that MAG’s purchase of Boeing aircrafts was not a decision made due to tariff pressures.In response to a question in the Dewan Rakyat today, he said there was a demand for it and Malaysia Airlines has recorded a profit after years of losses.