[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story. We are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first, he said.Yesterday Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin had reportedly said that the two have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.Hamzah said that based on Bersatu’s constitution, they have automatically ceased to be members.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://mk.my/hFMfYpu

[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story. We are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first, he said.Yesterday Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin had reportedly said that the two have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.Hamzah said that based on Bersatu’s constitution, they have automatically ceased to be members.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://mk.my/hFMfYpu

#KiniNews: No talks of admitting ex-Bersatu reps, says Fahmi; Rogue Bersatu reps membership ceased

Bersatu vice-president Radzi Jidin's full speech at Kuala Kubu Baharu on May 8th 2024.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/973833414333711

Bersatu vice-president Radzi Jidin's full speech at Kuala Kubu Baharu on May 8th 2024.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/973833414333711

[Full Video] Radzi Jidin's speech at PN's ceramah in KKB, 8 May 2024

After being called a liar, ex-MP Charles Santiago said the Indian community needs real solutions to their plight instead of empty rhetoric.“It’s easy to gloss over with vague words. Promises to look into issues are even easier. These problems are decades long. What are the tangible solutions proposed? Don’t vomit rhetoric. Give me real answers,” he said.Charles said this in response to Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide Jay Jay Denis , who had accused him of painting an inaccurate picture about Amirudin not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.

After being called a liar, ex-MP Charles Santiago said the Indian community needs real solutions to their plight instead of empty rhetoric.“It’s easy to gloss over with vague words. Promises to look into issues are even easier. These problems are decades long. What are the tangible solutions proposed? Don’t vomit rhetoric. Give me real answers,” he said.Charles said this in response to Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide Jay Jay Denis , who had accused him of painting an inaccurate picture about Amirudin not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.

Skip the rhetoric, give real answers, Charles tells S'gor MB's aide

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has backed Selangor FC’s decision not to participate in an upcoming match with Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) in Johor for the Charity Shield 2024 event.This comes after several football players were attacked by unknown persons.The ruler also expressed disappointment with the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for rejecting Selangor FC’s appeal for the games to be postponed.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704977

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has backed Selangor FC’s decision not to participate in an upcoming match with Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) in Johor for the Charity Shield 2024 event.This comes after several football players were attacked by unknown persons.The ruler also expressed disappointment with the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for rejecting Selangor FC’s appeal for the games to be postponed.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704977

State ruler backs S'gor FC's decision to withdraw, chides football league

Bersatu's Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi campaigned for Pakatan Harapan in Kuala Kubu Bharu last night and called on voters to vote for Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao.In his speech, Zulkafperi explained why he decided to back Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=946176783658122

Bersatu's Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi campaigned for Pakatan Harapan in Kuala Kubu Bharu last night and called on voters to vote for Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao.In his speech, Zulkafperi explained why he decided to back Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=946176783658122

Rogue Bersatu MP explains why he decided to support Anwar

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.“We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story and we are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first,” said the PKR leader.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.“We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story and we are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first,” said the PKR leader.

There has been no talks of admitting ex-Bersatu reps, says Fahmi

The Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election which will be held on Saturday is said to be the platform for Indians to 'teach' the Unity Government under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim a lesson.As soon as the campaign kicked off after nomination day, both Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional began to focus on attracting Indian votes.The issue came up after Bersatu's information chief Razali Idris claimed that the Unity Government was neglecting the needs and welfare of the Indians there.KiniTV went to several areas with a majority Indian community in Kuala Kubu Bharu to find out if it is true that the Indians are being marginalised.

The Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election which will be held on Saturday is said to be the platform for Indians to 'teach' the Unity Government under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim a lesson.As soon as the campaign kicked off after nomination day, both Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional began to focus on attracting Indian votes.The issue came up after Bersatu's information chief Razali Idris claimed that the Unity Government was neglecting the needs and welfare of the Indians there.KiniTV went to several areas with a majority Indian community in Kuala Kubu Bharu to find out if it is true that the Indians are being marginalised.

[Voxpop] Will the Indians 'teach' the government a lesson in the KKB polls?

Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.This is according to the party’s secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.“They spoke on the Harapan stage during the Kuala Kubu Baharu campaign. Based on our (Bersatu’s) constitution, they automatically cease to be members," he said.

Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.This is according to the party’s secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.“They spoke on the Harapan stage during the Kuala Kubu Baharu campaign. Based on our (Bersatu’s) constitution, they automatically cease to be members," he said.

'Rogue Bersatu reps membership ceased after joining Harapan's KKB campaign'

Citing concerns over player safety, the Selangor football team has withdrawn from the scheduled Charity Shield game against Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow.Selangor FC said that after much deliberation and detailed discussions with parties involved following a series of criminal incidents and recent threats involving several players and team officials within just 72 hours, the club has reluctantly decided to not participate in the match.

Citing concerns over player safety, the Selangor football team has withdrawn from the scheduled Charity Shield game against Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow.Selangor FC said that after much deliberation and detailed discussions with parties involved following a series of criminal incidents and recent threats involving several players and team officials within just 72 hours, the club has reluctantly decided to not participate in the match.

S'gor pulls out of Charity Shield match

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide has accused former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago of painting an inaccurate picture about his boss not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.Jay Jay Denis told Malaysiakini that the menteri besar together with Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail met with 120 Indian leaders from Hulu Selangor who represented various NGOs, residents’ associations, and education groups yesterday evening.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704950

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide has accused former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago of painting an inaccurate picture about his boss not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.Jay Jay Denis told Malaysiakini that the menteri besar together with Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail met with 120 Indian leaders from Hulu Selangor who represented various NGOs, residents’ associations, and education groups yesterday evening. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704950

Amirudin's aide responds to Charles' claim, says MB met local Indian leaders

[KiniNews] Election watchdog Bersih has accused both Pakatan Harapan and BN of breaking their promises twice since the general election regarding the appointment of Election Commission members.According to Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin, the two coalitions pledged that key EC appointments would undergo review by a parliamentary committee. However, Bersih claims that the government has appointed two EC members without an open and transparent process.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Election watchdog Bersih has accused both Pakatan Harapan and BN of breaking their promises twice since the general election regarding the appointment of Election Commission members.According to Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin, the two coalitions pledged that key EC appointments would undergo review by a parliamentary committee. However, Bersih claims that the government has appointed two EC members without an open and transparent process.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: ‘Broken promises’ - Don’t you feel ashamed, Bersih asks Harapan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fahmi: Govt did not order for probe against Bloomberg report

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

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

LIVE: Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil's press conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JDT’s Safiq Rahim targeted in terrifying hammer attack

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

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

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

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

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

Muhyiddin granted passport release to visit ailing relative in Australia

[KiniNews] MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that there are no plans to arrest former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for now, citing an ongoing investigation.“We have no intention to arrest him yet since the investigation is ongoing,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy programme in Putrajaya today.On April 25, Azam said the investigation against the former Langkawi MP was linked to MACC’s request for Mahathir’s sons, Mokhzani and Mirzan, to disclose their assets.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the police have arrested another suspect in the acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the man in his late 30s was arrested in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor late yesterday evening.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that there are no plans to arrest former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for now, citing an ongoing investigation.“We have no intention to arrest him yet since the investigation is ongoing,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy programme in Putrajaya today.On April 25, Azam said the investigation against the former Langkawi MP was linked to MACC’s request for Mahathir’s sons, Mokhzani and Mirzan, to disclose their assets.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the police have arrested another suspect in the acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the man in his late 30s was arrested in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor late yesterday evening.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: No plans to arrest Dr M yet - MACC; Cops nab another suspect in acid attack on footballer

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

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

No reports on bribery during KKB polls, says EC

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has called for cooler heads to prevail over the latest incident in a string of issues related to race and religion in the nation.The Seputeh MP was commenting on local restaurant Darsa Fried Chicken being accused of racism.She cautioned that an “eye for an eye retaliation would make Malaysia blind” and pointed out that the restaurant has apologised and made it clear that it welcomes people of all races and faiths. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704734

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has called for cooler heads to prevail over the latest incident in a string of issues related to race and religion in the nation.The Seputeh MP was commenting on local restaurant Darsa Fried Chicken being accused of racism.She cautioned that an “eye for an eye retaliation would make Malaysia blind” and pointed out that the restaurant has apologised and made it clear that it welcomes people of all races and faiths. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704734

Fried chicken and race: Teresa rejects calls for boycott

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that there are no plans to arrest former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for now, citing an ongoing investigation.“We have no intention to arrest him yet since the investigation is ongoing,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy programme in Putrajaya today.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that there are no plans to arrest former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad for now, citing an ongoing investigation.“We have no intention to arrest him yet since the investigation is ongoing,” he told reporters after attending the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy programme in Putrajaya today.

There are no plans to arrest Mahathir yet, says Azam

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that no Israeli-based companies currently operate in the country.He said that since his government took charge, Israeli companies have been prohibited from operating here, adding that Israel cargo company Zim was disallowed from entering the country.He highlighted a decision made in 2002 during Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s tenure as prime minister when Zim was allowed to enter, but the cabinet cancelled it during Anwar’s term.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that no Israeli-based companies currently operate in the country.He said that since his government took charge, Israeli companies have been prohibited from operating here, adding that Israel cargo company Zim was disallowed from entering the country.He highlighted a decision made in 2002 during Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s tenure as prime minister when Zim was allowed to enter, but the cabinet cancelled it during Anwar’s term.

Anwar: No Israeli companies operating in Malaysia

The police are moving ahead in their investigation of death threats to lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid, after identifying the social media accounts of the alleged suspects.Kuala Lumpur police chief Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the police have received three reports on the matter and have opened investigations into each case.

The police are moving ahead in their investigation of death threats to lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid, after identifying the social media accounts of the alleged suspects.Kuala Lumpur police chief Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the police have received three reports on the matter and have opened investigations into each case.

Police have identified owners of social media accounts behind threats to Nik Elin