[KiniNews] MalaysiaNow has released an audio clip linked to claims that a coal mining licence in Sabah was approved for a company tied to Anwar’s ex-aide, Farhash Wafa.The clip is said to be from a May 2024 meeting of the Sabah Mineral Management board, chaired by CM Hajiji Noor.Meanwhile, the opposition says this Saturday’s “Himpunan Turun Anwar” rally could draw up to a million people.Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin claimed many are fed up with the government, citing “a thousand issues” driving public anger. ___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] MalaysiaNow has released an audio clip linked to claims that a coal mining licence in Sabah was approved for a company tied to Anwar’s ex-aide, Farhash Wafa.The clip is said to be from a May 2024 meeting of the Sabah Mineral Management board, chaired by CM Hajiji Noor.Meanwhile, the opposition says this Saturday’s “Himpunan Turun Anwar” rally could draw up to a million people.Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin claimed many are fed up with the government, citing “a thousand issues” driving public anger. ___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Audio ties Farhash to Sabah mining deal; ‘1 million’ may join anti-Anwar rally Saturday

The mass rally set to take place this Saturday in the capital is not intended to overthrow the government, but to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Perikatan Nasional (PN) Youth Chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden clarified that the protest - called “Himpunan Turun Anwar” - is targeting Anwar personally, not the unity government as a whole.

The mass rally set to take place this Saturday in the capital is not intended to overthrow the government, but to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Perikatan Nasional (PN) Youth Chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden clarified that the protest - called “Himpunan Turun Anwar” - is targeting Anwar personally, not the unity government as a whole.

‘Turun Anwar’ protest aims to change the PM, not topple the government'

The government’s attempt to suppress the public from participating in this Saturday’s “Turun Anwar” rally would only backfire, said PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.In a statement, he criticised Putrajaya’s warning against civil servants joining the protest, likening it to former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s era of crackdowns on anti-government demonstrations.

The government’s attempt to suppress the public from participating in this Saturday’s “Turun Anwar” rally would only backfire, said PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.In a statement, he criticised Putrajaya’s warning against civil servants joining the protest, likening it to former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s era of crackdowns on anti-government demonstrations.

The more you suppress Saturday’s rally, the more will 'turun' - PSM

PN chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan has filed a motion to refer Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee. He claims Anwar misled the Dewan Rakyat over remarks about Dr Mahathir and the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.Takiyuddin argues Anwar wrongly implied he had the power to drop charges, when that authority lies with the attorney-general. He urged Speaker Johari Abdul not to reject the motion, saying there's “no valid reason” to do so.

PN chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan has filed a motion to refer Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee. He claims Anwar misled the Dewan Rakyat over remarks about Dr Mahathir and the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.Takiyuddin argues Anwar wrongly implied he had the power to drop charges, when that authority lies with the attorney-general. He urged Speaker Johari Abdul not to reject the motion, saying there's “no valid reason” to do so.

‘PM misled the House’ - PN pushes for parliamentary committee action

News portal MalaysiaNow has dropped an audio clip linked to claims that a coal mining licence in Sabah was approved for a company tied to Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.The clip allegedly features voices from a May 2024 meeting of the Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) Board, chaired by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.The clip has been uploaded on YouTube and TikTok.

News portal MalaysiaNow has dropped an audio clip linked to claims that a coal mining licence in Sabah was approved for a company tied to Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.The clip allegedly features voices from a May 2024 meeting of the Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) Board, chaired by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor.The clip has been uploaded on YouTube and TikTok.

Leaked audio puts spotlight on 'Farhash linked firm' allegation

Thailand and Cambodia have gone from tense standoff to open conflict.Deadly clashes have broken out along their border and things are escalating fast. According to Thai officials, 12 have been killed in Cambodian shelling.The fighting stems from a long-running dispute over French colonial-era borders, in areas where people once moved freely between the two countries.Video source: Social media

Thailand and Cambodia have gone from tense standoff to open conflict.Deadly clashes have broken out along their border and things are escalating fast. According to Thai officials, 12 have been killed in Cambodian shelling.The fighting stems from a long-running dispute over French colonial-era borders, in areas where people once moved freely between the two countries.Video source: Social media

Thailand, Cambodia exchange rockets and jets in deadly border row

The opposition believes this Saturday’s “Himpunan Turun Anwar” protest in Kuala Lumpur can attract up to a million participants.Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, parliamentary opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin expected the public to turn up in droves, as many are purportedly unhappy with the current government due to “a thousand issues”.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht2P-rlSCxs

The opposition believes this Saturday’s “Himpunan Turun Anwar” protest in Kuala Lumpur can attract up to a million participants.Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, parliamentary opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin expected the public to turn up in droves, as many are purportedly unhappy with the current government due to “a thousand issues”.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht2P-rlSCxs

Rakyat, NGOs unhappy with govt, rally may attract a million - Hamzah

Tension flared briefly in the Dewan Rakyat when Besut MP Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN) stood up to seek clarification on the day’s order of proceedings.Speaker Johari Abdul questioned whether the MP was asking a question or requesting an explanation, leading to a brief back-and-forth that lasted over four minutes.

Tension flared briefly in the Dewan Rakyat when Besut MP Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN) stood up to seek clarification on the day’s order of proceedings.Speaker Johari Abdul questioned whether the MP was asking a question or requesting an explanation, leading to a brief back-and-forth that lasted over four minutes.

Tension in parliament: Besut MP’s question sparks 4-minute disruption

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took a veiled swipe at the current federal opposition, alleging they have seemingly abandoned their traditional role as corruption watchdogs.He expressed bewilderment at the opposition’s purported silence, a marked departure from how previous opposition parties, including his, have raised issues of graft.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/KemKewangan/videos/1795858794469652

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took a veiled swipe at the current federal opposition, alleging they have seemingly abandoned their traditional role as corruption watchdogs.He expressed bewilderment at the opposition’s purported silence, a marked departure from how previous opposition parties, including his, have raised issues of graft.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/KemKewangan/videos/1795858794469652

'Strange' - Anwar slams opposition's alleged muted stance on graft

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismissed calls for his resignation, insisting they would have no political impact whatsoever.The “Turun Anwar” protest scheduled for 2pm in downtown Kuala Lumpur this Saturday is the apex of a series of smaller demonstrations the opposition has been organising, calling for Anwar's resignation.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/KemKewangan/videos/1795858794469652

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismissed calls for his resignation, insisting they would have no political impact whatsoever.The “Turun Anwar” protest scheduled for 2pm in downtown Kuala Lumpur this Saturday is the apex of a series of smaller demonstrations the opposition has been organising, calling for Anwar's resignation.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/KemKewangan/videos/1795858794469652

'Turun Anwar' rally? It will have no political impact, says PM 

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a halt to criticism of the RM100 Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara), emphasising that the assistance is invaluable to many households facing economic hardship.He explained that low-income families comprising a married couple with two adult offspring would receive RM400 in financial support, which could reach up to RM700 when coupled with the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) scheme.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/KemKewangan/videos/1795858794469652

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a halt to criticism of the RM100 Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara), emphasising that the assistance is invaluable to many households facing economic hardship.He explained that low-income families comprising a married couple with two adult offspring would receive RM400 in financial support, which could reach up to RM700 when coupled with the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) scheme.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/KemKewangan/videos/1795858794469652

You earn RM40,000 a month, don't ridicule RM100 aid - PM

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is finally delivering on his pledge to lower petrol prices, a promise that has dogged him since he made it 17 years ago.In a televised address today, Anwar said the price of RON95 will be lowered by six sen to RM1.99 per litre before the end of September.This is only applicable to Malaysians, while foreigners will have to pay the market price.The announcement was part of Anwar’s widely hyped “extraordinary tribute” to all Malaysians.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has challenged Anwar to take him to court over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.Mahathir stressed that he does not need any “immunity” due to old age.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is finally delivering on his pledge to lower petrol prices, a promise that has dogged him since he made it 17 years ago.In a televised address today, Anwar said the price of RON95 will be lowered by six sen to RM1.99 per litre before the end of September.This is only applicable to Malaysians, while foreigners will have to pay the market price.The announcement was part of Anwar’s widely hyped “extraordinary tribute” to all Malaysians.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has challenged Anwar to take him to court over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.Mahathir stressed that he does not need any “immunity” due to old age.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar announces ‘extraordinary tribute’; I don't want immunity, says Dr M on Batu Puteh

An NGO has hit out at the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ decision not to prosecute preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong.The Global Human Rights Federation warned the move would only embolden the duo to continue with their actions.Its president S Shashi Kumar told Malaysiakini, that it is not only a blatant discrimination but also a direct violation of Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of religion for all Malaysians.

An NGO has hit out at the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ decision not to prosecute preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong.The Global Human Rights Federation warned the move would only embolden the duo to continue with their actions.Its president S Shashi Kumar told Malaysiakini, that it is not only a blatant discrimination but also a direct violation of Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of religion for all Malaysians.

Public deserves transparency, not excuses, says NGO leader on Zamri, Firdaus cases

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad dared his successor, Anwar Ibrahim, to take him to court over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.The centenarian also stressed that he does not need any “immunity” due to old age.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad dared his successor, Anwar Ibrahim, to take him to court over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.The centenarian also stressed that he does not need any “immunity” due to old age.

I don’t want immunity, prove I'm guilty in court, says Dr M on Batu Puteh issue

Former minister Rafidah Aziz dismissed the need for grand gestures of appreciation, stressing that leaders should simply fulfil their duties with integrity as expected.She told Malaysiakini that there was no need to appreciate the people or to bait them just to get votes.She added that they should just work for the people with sincerity, integrity, and responsibility.

Former minister Rafidah Aziz dismissed the need for grand gestures of appreciation, stressing that leaders should simply fulfil their duties with integrity as expected.She told Malaysiakini that there was no need to appreciate the people or to bait them just to get votes.She added that they should just work for the people with sincerity, integrity, and responsibility.

No need to bait voters, just work with sincerity and integrity, says Rafidah

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is finally delivering on his pledge to lower petrol prices, a promise that has dogged him since he made it 17 years ago.In a televised address today, Anwar said the price of RON95 will be lowered by six sen to RM1.99 per litre before the end of September.This is only applicable to Malaysians, while foreigners will have to pay the market price.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is finally delivering on his pledge to lower petrol prices, a promise that has dogged him since he made it 17 years ago.In a televised address today, Anwar said the price of RON95 will be lowered by six sen to RM1.99 per litre before the end of September.This is only applicable to Malaysians, while foreigners will have to pay the market price.

RON95 price will be lowered to RM1.99 per litre, says Anwar

Opposition and government MPs have banded together in the Dewan Rakyat today in urging the government to address rising costs of living, particularly amid increased food price inflation.Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) questioned Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying on the government’s plan to tackle the rising food cost inflation, taking issue with the expanded sales and service tax (SST) affecting food items.Stressing that the rakyat are feeling increasingly burdened by high costs of living, Hamzah (above) said Selangor had recorded a 3.1 percent increase in food price inflation, with Putrajaya and Negeri Sembilan witnessing a 2.9 percent and 3.3 percent hike, respectively.

Opposition and government MPs have banded together in the Dewan Rakyat today in urging the government to address rising costs of living, particularly amid increased food price inflation.Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) questioned Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying on the government’s plan to tackle the rising food cost inflation, taking issue with the expanded sales and service tax (SST) affecting food items.Stressing that the rakyat are feeling increasingly burdened by high costs of living, Hamzah (above) said Selangor had recorded a 3.1 percent increase in food price inflation, with Putrajaya and Negeri Sembilan witnessing a 2.9 percent and 3.3 percent hike, respectively.

Hamzah calls on govt to address food cost inflation

A coalition of NGOs has urged the government to do more to ensure justice for the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.The CSO Platform for Reform, which represents 72 NGOs, said that while it acknowledges the MACC’s apology and positive changes to its investigative methods, it does not absolve the anti-graft agency.

A coalition of NGOs has urged the government to do more to ensure justice for the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.The CSO Platform for Reform, which represents 72 NGOs, said that while it acknowledges the MACC’s apology and positive changes to its investigative methods, it does not absolve the anti-graft agency.

NGOs call for action on Beng Hock case, say apology is not accountability

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that in conjunction with National Day this year, all Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-off RM100 Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) that they can use to purchase groceries and household goods.The aid will be disbursed via MyKad and is valid from Aug 31 to Dec 31.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that in conjunction with National Day this year, all Malaysians aged 18 and above will receive a one-off RM100 Rahmah Necessities Aid (Sara) that they can use to purchase groceries and household goods.The aid will be disbursed via MyKad and is valid from Aug 31 to Dec 31.

PM announces one-off RM100 cash aid for all adults

The government will be declaring Monday September 15 as an additional public holiday this year.This is in conjunction with Malaysia Day on September 16.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced this is a televised address today.

The government will be declaring Monday September 15 as an additional public holiday this year.This is in conjunction with Malaysia Day on September 16.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced this is a televised address today.

Anwar declares Sept 15, 2025 as an additional public holiday

[KiniNews] The cabinet decided not to pursue legal action against former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue due to his old age, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.According to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the cabinet also took into account Mahathir's status as a former prime minister."We made the decision because this issue involves a former PM who has reached 100," he said.Anwar was responding to a question regarding maritime boundaries between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea when he touched on the Pulau Batu Puteh case.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has urged Anwar to admit that he has nothing solid to pursue a charge against Mahathir over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.Fadhli also took a swipe at Anwar over the matter, stating Mahathir would neither delay court proceedings nor seek immunity if charged in court.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The cabinet decided not to pursue legal action against former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue due to his old age, the Dewan Rakyat heard today.According to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the cabinet also took into account Mahathir's status as a former prime minister."We made the decision because this issue involves a former PM who has reached 100," he said.Anwar was responding to a question regarding maritime boundaries between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea when he touched on the Pulau Batu Puteh case.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has urged Anwar to admit that he has nothing solid to pursue a charge against Mahathir over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.Fadhli also took a swipe at Anwar over the matter, stating Mahathir would neither delay court proceedings nor seek immunity if charged in court.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Batu Puteh - No action against Dr M due to age factor, says Anwar; PAS MP responds

The road leading to the Parliament building turned slightly chaotic this morning when a group of activists and students were blocked from delivering a memorandum.Made up of 14 NGOs, the group had gathered at Taman Tugu Negara and marched in the rain to Parliament, calling for a reform of the Peaceful Assembly Act and the abolition of the Sedition Act.After about 20 minutes, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, and Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal arrived at the scene to receive the memorandum.

The road leading to the Parliament building turned slightly chaotic this morning when a group of activists and students were blocked from delivering a memorandum.Made up of 14 NGOs, the group had gathered at Taman Tugu Negara and marched in the rain to Parliament, calling for a reform of the Peaceful Assembly Act and the abolition of the Sedition Act.After about 20 minutes, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, and Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal arrived at the scene to receive the memorandum.

Tensions rise slightly during gathering for law reforms outside Parliament

Government servants have been urged to defy a recent warning from the chief secretary of the government against joining the scheduled Himpunan Turun Anwar rally this week.Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) director Zaid Malek labelled Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar’s warning on Sunday, as “unlawful” and a “desperate move” by the government.

Government servants have been urged to defy a recent warning from the chief secretary of the government against joining the scheduled Himpunan Turun Anwar rally this week.Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) director Zaid Malek labelled Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar’s warning on Sunday, as “unlawful” and a “desperate move” by the government.

LFL tells civil servants to ignore chief sec's warning over rally

PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to admit that he has nothing solid to pursue a charge against his predecessor, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.This came after Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat that the cabinet had decided not to charge Mahathir due to age and his status as former premier.

PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to admit that he has nothing solid to pursue a charge against his predecessor, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, over the Pulau Batu Puteh issue.This came after Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat that the cabinet had decided not to charge Mahathir due to age and his status as former premier.

PM should admit they have no evidence to charge Dr M over Batu Puteh, says Fadhli

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said there is insufficient evidence to prosecute controversial preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong.This was according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said.She said the AGC came to this conclusion after the police sent their investigation paper on the duo to the AGC.

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said there is insufficient evidence to prosecute controversial preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong.This was according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said.She said the AGC came to this conclusion after the police sent their investigation paper on the duo to the AGC.

There is insufficient evidence to prosecute Zamri, Firdaus Wong, says Azalina

Despite the “final warning” from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for all quarters to refrain from playing up the controversial “Allah” socks issue, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seems bent on standing his ground on the matter.Asked by Malaysiakini whether he would heed the king’s decree, as well as the Umno leadership’s call for him to turn down the heat on the issue, Akmal asked: “Did the king ask to stop the boycott?”Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/701621

Despite the “final warning” from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for all quarters to refrain from playing up the controversial “Allah” socks issue, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seems bent on standing his ground on the matter.Asked by Malaysiakini whether he would heed the king’s decree, as well as the Umno leadership’s call for him to turn down the heat on the issue, Akmal asked: “Did the king ask to stop the boycott?”Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/701621

Umno Youth chief Akmal defiant despite royal warning on 'Allah' socks issue