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.

'Deeply troubling' - Bar slams MACC for summoning lawyer

China’s complaints to Malaysia over the trade agreement inked with the United States were merely a way for Beijing to put “on record” its reservations, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Zafrul said Putrajaya had sent over a team to hold discussions with Chinese representatives last week, during which several matters regarding the agreement with Washington were discussed.

China’s complaints to Malaysia over the trade agreement inked with the United States were merely a way for Beijing to put “on record” its reservations, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Zafrul said Putrajaya had sent over a team to hold discussions with Chinese representatives last week, during which several matters regarding the agreement with Washington were discussed.

China wanted concerns on US deal noted, not rift with M'sia - Zafrul

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that there will be no major cabinet shake-up, but merely a move to fill roles which have been left vacant.He said that current considerations indicate there is no need for sweeping changes, given that the government has only slightly more than a year to go before the next general election, Bernama reported.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that there will be no major cabinet shake-up, but merely a move to fill roles which have been left vacant.He said that current considerations indicate there is no need for sweeping changes, given that the government has only slightly more than a year to go before the next general election, Bernama reported.

No major cabinet reshuffle, just vacancies to be filled, says Anwar

Lebih 1.2 juta peminjam PTPTN kini berdepan tunggakan keseluruhan lebih RM11 bilion, dengan golongan B40 mencatatkan jumlah tertinggi.Data yang dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat menunjukkan pinjaman tertunggak merangkumi peminjam daripada semua kategori pendapatan, termasuk lebih 64,000 peminjam berpendapatan tinggi.Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi turut mempertimbangkan untuk mengkaji semula mekanisme pengecualian hutang graduan kelas pertama IPTS.

Lebih 1.2 juta peminjam PTPTN kini berdepan tunggakan keseluruhan lebih RM11 bilion, dengan golongan B40 mencatatkan jumlah tertinggi.Data yang dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat menunjukkan pinjaman tertunggak merangkumi peminjam daripada semua kategori pendapatan, termasuk lebih 64,000 peminjam berpendapatan tinggi.Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi turut mempertimbangkan untuk mengkaji semula mekanisme pengecualian hutang graduan kelas pertama IPTS.

Lebih 64,000 peminjam PTPTN dari keluarga berpendapatan tinggi

A poem targeting GRS and DAP over the Sabah election stirred uproar in the Dewan Rakyat this morning.Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor stepped in amid the interjections, warning MPs that they risked suspension if they breached the Standing Orders.

A poem targeting GRS and DAP over the Sabah election stirred uproar in the Dewan Rakyat this morning.Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor stepped in amid the interjections, warning MPs that they risked suspension if they breached the Standing Orders.

Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over poem by PN MP on Sabah polls

MIC sent a letter to Perikatan Nasional enquiring about membership details and processes, party secretary-general S Ananthan clarified.This is after PN chief Muhyiddin Yassin claimed that MIC had already applied to join PN.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Ananthan said the membership query had been sent to PN four days before the MIC general meeting two weeks ago.

MIC sent a letter to Perikatan Nasional enquiring about membership details and processes, party secretary-general S Ananthan clarified.This is after PN chief Muhyiddin Yassin claimed that MIC had already applied to join PN.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Ananthan said the membership query had been sent to PN four days before the MIC general meeting two weeks ago.

MIC sent PN membership query, not application, says MIC sec-gen

MACC has refuted the allegation that it was trying to intimidate Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, by summoning the counsel for questioning today.Instead, the agency claimed the lawyer was called in because he possessed evidence relevant to their investigation against his client.In a statement yesterday, the MACC also stressed it has authority under Section 30(1) of the MACC Act to issue a notice and require any person to attend and produce documents or recordings necessary to assist an investigation.

MACC has refuted the allegation that it was trying to intimidate Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, by summoning the counsel for questioning today.Instead, the agency claimed the lawyer was called in because he possessed evidence relevant to their investigation against his client.In a statement yesterday, the MACC also stressed it has authority under Section 30(1) of the MACC Act to issue a notice and require any person to attend and produce documents or recordings necessary to assist an investigation.

Albert's lawyer called in as he has evidence, says MACC

After securing the second largest bloc in the state election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal vowed to keep fighting for unity among Sabah-based parties and push for a fully Sabah-led political front.Warisan secured 25 seats in the state polls, making it the biggest single party in the state legislative assembly.In a press conference yesterday, Shafie said the results showed that many voters want state affairs to be driven by local leadership, not by coalitions dictated from Putrajaya.

After securing the second largest bloc in the state election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal vowed to keep fighting for unity among Sabah-based parties and push for a fully Sabah-led political front.Warisan secured 25 seats in the state polls, making it the biggest single party in the state legislative assembly.In a press conference yesterday, Shafie said the results showed that many voters want state affairs to be driven by local leadership, not by coalitions dictated from Putrajaya.

[Full Video] Warisan will press on for unity, Sabah led political front, says Shafie

Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor seems to be on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.However, he cannot be sworn in yet as official results are still trickling in.

Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor seems to be on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.However, he cannot be sworn in yet as official results are still trickling in.

Hajiji arrives at his official residence all dressed up and on standby

Police have set up a roadblock on the roads heading towards Istana Seri Kinabalu.Earlier, there were reports that Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor is on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.

Police have set up a roadblock on the roads heading towards Istana Seri Kinabalu.Earlier, there were reports that Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor is on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.

Road leading to Istana Seri Kinabalu blocked by police

PAS said that it has won its first seat in Sabah.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that its candidate Aliakbar Gulasan won the Karambunai seat with a slim majority of 371 votes.“Thank God PAS has given birth to its ‘first child’ in Sabah,” PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari wrote on his Facebook page.

PAS said that it has won its first seat in Sabah.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that its candidate Aliakbar Gulasan won the Karambunai seat with a slim majority of 371 votes.“Thank God PAS has given birth to its ‘first child’ in Sabah,” PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari wrote on his Facebook page.

PAS hails its ‘first born’ in Sabah

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud arrived at the official residence of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Hajiji Noor.According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Hajiji is reportedly due to be sworn in for another term as chief minister tonight.Earlier, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh had said that PKR Central Election Committee operations director Amirudin Shari is holding discussions with Hajiji regarding the formation of a new Sabah government.

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud arrived at the official residence of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Hajiji Noor.According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Hajiji is reportedly due to be sworn in for another term as chief minister tonight.Earlier, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh had said that PKR Central Election Committee operations director Amirudin Shari is holding discussions with Hajiji regarding the formation of a new Sabah government.