Speaker Johari Abdul will request a briefing from Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on the assault of Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli’s 12-year-old son.Johari told the Dewan Rakyat today that if he deems it necessary, he will request Saifuddin to explain the matter to the house.This was in response to Wong Chen (Harapan-Subang), who had asked for the relevant minister to provide details in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow morning.

Speaker Johari Abdul will request a briefing from Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on the assault of Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli’s 12-year-old son.Johari told the Dewan Rakyat today that if he deems it necessary, he will request Saifuddin to explain the matter to the house.This was in response to Wong Chen (Harapan-Subang), who had asked for the relevant minister to provide details in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow morning.

Speaker to summon home minister for details of assault on Rafizi's son

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli’s 12-year-old was attacked at the car park of a shopping mall in Putrajaya this afternoon.Rafizi said an unidentified man had dragged his son and gave him an injection.“Upon checking (CCTV), two men on a motorcycle had tailed my wife’s car. In my opinion, they had planned this,” he stated.Rafizi added that he believes it's an attempt to silence him from speaking out on certain issues and stressed that he will not bow to threats.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has ordered an inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir to determine if there were criminal elements in the July 16 incident.The AGC said the decision was made after it reviewed an investigation report police submitted yesterday.___________________📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli’s 12-year-old was attacked at the car park of a shopping mall in Putrajaya this afternoon.Rafizi said an unidentified man had dragged his son and gave him an injection.“Upon checking (CCTV), two men on a motorcycle had tailed my wife’s car. In my opinion, they had planned this,” he stated.Rafizi added that he believes it's an attempt to silence him from speaking out on certain issues and stressed that he will not bow to threats.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has ordered an inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir to determine if there were criminal elements in the July 16 incident.The AGC said the decision was made after it reviewed an investigation report police submitted yesterday.___________________📌 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: Rafizi's son attacked at mall car park; AGC orders inquest into Zara's death

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has come to the defence of Terengganu Umno Youth over its botched Jalur Gemilang graphic, saying that it had not committed any legal offence.“It is basic in law that a person can only be found guilty for an offence if they have the ‘intention’ to commit the offence. This is called ‘mens rea’ in legal language,” said  LFL director Zaid Malek.He added that it was clear in both the Terengganu Umno Youth and Penang hardware store case - where the national flag was hoisted upside down - there was no intention to insult the flag.

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has come to the defence of Terengganu Umno Youth over its botched Jalur Gemilang graphic, saying that it had not committed any legal offence.“It is basic in law that a person can only be found guilty for an offence if they have the ‘intention’ to commit the offence. This is called ‘mens rea’ in legal language,” said LFL director Zaid Malek.He added that it was clear in both the Terengganu Umno Youth and Penang hardware store case - where the national flag was hoisted upside down - there was no intention to insult the flag.

'Mistakes happen' –  LFL defends T'ganu Umno Youth over flag error

The addendum order, which would purportedly allow former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home, ought to be executed since the Attorney-General’s Chambers had confirmed its existence, said lawyer Shafee Abdullah.Shafee, who is representing Najib in his bid for house arrest, said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree should not be questioned, regardless of whether the document is perfect or not.

The addendum order, which would purportedly allow former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home, ought to be executed since the Attorney-General’s Chambers had confirmed its existence, said lawyer Shafee Abdullah.Shafee, who is representing Najib in his bid for house arrest, said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree should not be questioned, regardless of whether the document is perfect or not.

[Full video] Najib's addendum must be executed after AG confirms existence - Shafee

Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul lost his cool today after a shouting match between opposition and DAP MPs.“Very shameful of you all, shameful!” he exclaimed after an extended shouting match primarily between Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) and RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong).The uproar began when Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang) ended his debate with a poem urging Pakatan Harapan leaders, particularly those from DAP, to resign from their positions in the government.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/4EE8vz2ro38

Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul lost his cool today after a shouting match between opposition and DAP MPs.“Very shameful of you all, shameful!” he exclaimed after an extended shouting match primarily between Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) and RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong).The uproar began when Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang) ended his debate with a poem urging Pakatan Harapan leaders, particularly those from DAP, to resign from their positions in the government.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/4EE8vz2ro38

'Shameful!' - Speaker rebukes MPs after chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Hadi's speech

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has has called on the government to take stricter actions against those in charge at schools over bullying incidents.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, he cited similar liabilities under current laws for negligent parents it should also apply for negligent wardens, principals, and schoolmates.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/4EE8vz2ro38

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has has called on the government to take stricter actions against those in charge at schools over bullying incidents.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, he cited similar liabilities under current laws for negligent parents it should also apply for negligent wardens, principals, and schoolmates.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/4EE8vz2ro38

Syed Saddiq calls for stricter action against 'enablers' of bullying in schools 

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak will have his house arrest bid heard in the High Court, before a new judge, following the Federal Court’s decision that dismisses the attorney-general’s (AG) appeal this morning.A panel of three judges, led by Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim, found that despite the AG’s submission saying that the addendum order does exist, they found that its existence does not automatically render the document valid.The addendum’s validity has to be determined at a substantive hearing, they said.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak will have his house arrest bid heard in the High Court, before a new judge, following the Federal Court’s decision that dismisses the attorney-general’s (AG) appeal this morning.A panel of three judges, led by Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim, found that despite the AG’s submission saying that the addendum order does exist, they found that its existence does not automatically render the document valid.The addendum’s validity has to be determined at a substantive hearing, they said.

Apex court dismisses AG's appeal on Najib's addendum, High Court to hear case

DAP installed a giant Jalur Gemilang at a hardware store on Jalan Bertam Perdana, which recently went viral for flying the national flag upside down.Penang DAP assistant secretary H’ng Mooi Lye said the huge flag measuring 10x20ft was put up as an educational effort to demonstrate the correct way to display the national flag and to prevent similar mistakes from recurring.

DAP installed a giant Jalur Gemilang at a hardware store on Jalan Bertam Perdana, which recently went viral for flying the national flag upside down.Penang DAP assistant secretary H’ng Mooi Lye said the huge flag measuring 10x20ft was put up as an educational effort to demonstrate the correct way to display the national flag and to prevent similar mistakes from recurring.

DAP installs giant Jalur Gemilang at hardware shop in Penang

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LIVE: Najib's lawyers hold press conference on AG's appeal in house arrest bid

The principal, senior assistant of student affairs, and all wardens at the school where 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir attended have been transferred out temporarily.The Education Ministry said the SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha staff will be placed in the Sabah State Education Department until police investigations into the teen’s death have concluded.

The principal, senior assistant of student affairs, and all wardens at the school where 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir attended have been transferred out temporarily.The Education Ministry said the SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha staff will be placed in the Sabah State Education Department until police investigations into the teen’s death have concluded.

MOE: Principal, wardens at Zara's school transferred out pending probe

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's supporters gathered outside the Palace of Justice from around 8am today to show support.The Federal Court will be delivering its verdict on the attorney-general (AG)’s appeal in Najib's bid for house arrest.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's supporters gathered outside the Palace of Justice from around 8am today to show support.The Federal Court will be delivering its verdict on the attorney-general (AG)’s appeal in Najib's bid for house arrest.

Najib's supporters gather outside Palace of Justice

[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged authorities to investigate and prosecute the Terengganu Umno Youth member responsible for a poster bearing incorrect flag stripes on the Jalur Gemilang.“There are two stripes missing there, and I want to say I've already verified that the mistake indeed came from the person who made the poster, and we take responsibility," Akmal added.He said that though the error came from his own wing member, he would not back down.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the opposition today demanded that the police explain why they did not order a post-mortem for the body of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir following her mysterious death in Sabah last month.Its chief whip, Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), said such an order should have been a standard procedure whenever there is a sudden death case.___________________📌 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] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged authorities to investigate and prosecute the Terengganu Umno Youth member responsible for a poster bearing incorrect flag stripes on the Jalur Gemilang.“There are two stripes missing there, and I want to say I've already verified that the mistake indeed came from the person who made the poster, and we take responsibility," Akmal added.He said that though the error came from his own wing member, he would not back down.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the opposition today demanded that the police explain why they did not order a post-mortem for the body of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir following her mysterious death in Sabah last month.Its chief whip, Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), said such an order should have been a standard procedure whenever there is a sudden death case.___________________📌 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: Flag error - Akmal calls for action on T’ganu Umno Youth; Takiyuddin questions Zara probe

A PAS lawmaker has questioned the authorities’ alleged inaction against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, over allegations of corruption.Che Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) also accused Anwar and his administration of “selectively” cracking down on those who have amassed massive wealth.He claimed that Anwar appears to be more intent on going after his political rivals and their families than addressing similar allegations involving his allies.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/oe0utxUWPIkFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/752023

A PAS lawmaker has questioned the authorities’ alleged inaction against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, over allegations of corruption.Che Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) also accused Anwar and his administration of “selectively” cracking down on those who have amassed massive wealth.He claimed that Anwar appears to be more intent on going after his political rivals and their families than addressing similar allegations involving his allies.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/oe0utxUWPIkFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/752023

PAS MP: Anwar hounds Dr M, Daim’s families but silent on Farhash

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s no-show at the handover of a memorandum on the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir has incited the ire of student activists and concerned citizens.Claiming that Fadhlina had previously assured that she would turn up in person to accept the memorandum, Himpunan Advokasi Rakyat Malaysia president Brendon Gan did not mince his words in criticising the minister’s apparent backtracking on her promise.Malaysiakini was informed that the minister had sent a representative from her office to accept the memorandum, which, among others, demanded justice for Zara and all bullying victims in Malaysia.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s no-show at the handover of a memorandum on the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir has incited the ire of student activists and concerned citizens.Claiming that Fadhlina had previously assured that she would turn up in person to accept the memorandum, Himpunan Advokasi Rakyat Malaysia president Brendon Gan did not mince his words in criticising the minister’s apparent backtracking on her promise.Malaysiakini was informed that the minister had sent a representative from her office to accept the memorandum, which, among others, demanded justice for Zara and all bullying victims in Malaysia.

Group holds #JusticeForZara rally outside Parliament, calls out Fadhlina

Terengganu Umno Youth published a graphic with an incorrect Jalur Gemilang.This came amid fury from the wing’s chief Dr Akmal Saleh, against a hardware store owner in Penang for displaying the national flag upside down.The graphic was aimed at expressing their anger over the upside-down flag blunder in Penang, as well as the death of Sabah student Zara Qairina Mahathir.

Terengganu Umno Youth published a graphic with an incorrect Jalur Gemilang.This came amid fury from the wing’s chief Dr Akmal Saleh, against a hardware store owner in Penang for displaying the national flag upside down.The graphic was aimed at expressing their anger over the upside-down flag blunder in Penang, as well as the death of Sabah student Zara Qairina Mahathir.

Terengganu Umno Youth draws flak over flag error

Tensions rose in the Dewan Rakyat this morning after Pendang MP Awang Hashim said that he felt like Jelutong MP RSN Rayer 'was involved with May 13.'This came after Rayer questioned if action would be taken against Awang for his remarks in the Dewan Rakyat on the May 13 riots last week.Awang later withdrew his statement against after Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul instructed him to do so.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/dmkV48NTHQg

Tensions rose in the Dewan Rakyat this morning after Pendang MP Awang Hashim said that he felt like Jelutong MP RSN Rayer 'was involved with May 13.'This came after Rayer questioned if action would be taken against Awang for his remarks in the Dewan Rakyat on the May 13 riots last week.Awang later withdrew his statement against after Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul instructed him to do so.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/dmkV48NTHQg

Chaos in Dewan Rakyat after PAS MP links Rayer to May 13

This news segment discusses the bold proposal by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli to set the school-leaving age at 16. The move is seen as preparation to face the challenges of an ageing nation and the need for a younger workforce. Public reactions are divided, some view it as an opportunity to accelerate skills development and career readiness, while others are concerned it could undermine basic education and reduce opportunities for further studies. The issue also has the potential to impact the private education sector.Script: Mastura MalakHost: Lishani BalasuntramVisual Editor: Firdaus HanafiahProducer: Mastura Malak

This news segment discusses the bold proposal by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli to set the school-leaving age at 16. The move is seen as preparation to face the challenges of an ageing nation and the need for a younger workforce. Public reactions are divided, some view it as an opportunity to accelerate skills development and career readiness, while others are concerned it could undermine basic education and reduce opportunities for further studies. The issue also has the potential to impact the private education sector.Script: Mastura MalakHost: Lishani BalasuntramVisual Editor: Firdaus HanafiahProducer: Mastura Malak

School leaving age at 16: Bold reform or risky move?

The opposition today demanded that the police explain why they did not order a post-mortem for the body of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir following her mysterious death in Sabah last month.Its chief whip, Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), said such an order should have been a standard procedure whenever there is a sudden death case.Takiyuddin also claimed that the Attorney-General’s Chambers returning police investigation papers with an instruction for them to complete the probe has also proved that the enforcement agency did not do a proper job in the first place.

The opposition today demanded that the police explain why they did not order a post-mortem for the body of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir following her mysterious death in Sabah last month.Its chief whip, Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), said such an order should have been a standard procedure whenever there is a sudden death case.Takiyuddin also claimed that the Attorney-General’s Chambers returning police investigation papers with an instruction for them to complete the probe has also proved that the enforcement agency did not do a proper job in the first place.

Takiyuddin questions initial probe on Zara Qairina's death

Lawyers for Liberty has hit out at Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh's threat to educate a hardware store owner in Penang and lead a protest if authorities fail to charge the individual by Wednesday, in connection with a flag mistake.LFL Director Zaid Malek questioned why the police and the government have remained silent over Akmal's actions.He said it is ridiculous that the government and police are not putting a stop to the Umno Youth chief’s harassment and bullying.

Lawyers for Liberty has hit out at Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh's threat to educate a hardware store owner in Penang and lead a protest if authorities fail to charge the individual by Wednesday, in connection with a flag mistake.LFL Director Zaid Malek questioned why the police and the government have remained silent over Akmal's actions.He said it is ridiculous that the government and police are not putting a stop to the Umno Youth chief’s harassment and bullying.

Why are police, govt silent over Akmal's antics? - LFL

The plight of Bangladeshi migrant workers was among the topics of discussion between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Putrajaya today.Anwar, in a joint address with Muhammad, said that among matters discussed and agreed to was the introduction of a multiple-entry visa to Malaysia for Bangladesh citizens.Describing the country as an important partner for Malaysia, Anwar also credited the contributions of their workers in various sectors here.

The plight of Bangladeshi migrant workers was among the topics of discussion between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Putrajaya today.Anwar, in a joint address with Muhammad, said that among matters discussed and agreed to was the introduction of a multiple-entry visa to Malaysia for Bangladesh citizens.Describing the country as an important partner for Malaysia, Anwar also credited the contributions of their workers in various sectors here.

[Full video] PM Anwar announces 'multiple-entry visa facility' for Bangladesh workers

A special task force from Bukit Aman will take over investigations into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.Police said the special task force consists of nine officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, to ensure the probe is thorough and transparent.Separately, Sabah governor Musa Aman has called for no stone to be left unturned in the investigation.

A special task force from Bukit Aman will take over investigations into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.Police said the special task force consists of nine officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, to ensure the probe is thorough and transparent.Separately, Sabah governor Musa Aman has called for no stone to be left unturned in the investigation.

Bukit Aman takes over probe into Zara's death

If the hardware store owner who hung the Jalur Gemilang upside down is not hauled to court within two days, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he will "educate" the man.Akmal said if there are no charges on the individual by Wednesday, then on Thursday he will go and give a class to educate him on how to properly hoist the flag.

If the hardware store owner who hung the Jalur Gemilang upside down is not hauled to court within two days, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said he will "educate" the man.Akmal said if there are no charges on the individual by Wednesday, then on Thursday he will go and give a class to educate him on how to properly hoist the flag.

Akmal says will hold 'class' for store owner if there are no charges by Wednesday

[KiniNews] The post-mortem on 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir’s remains, who died on July 17, concluded yesterday after eight hours.With that, her family lawyers indicated that the procedure could be a key step towards pursuing a formal inquest into investigating what caused her death last month.Zara’s family’s counsel Shahlan Jufri said they may seek an inquest if the findings point to foul play or the cause of death remains undetermined.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said that while mistakes with the Jalur Gemilang are wrong and should be investigated, there was no need for bullying.He said the police will investigate and there is no need for any party to ‘fish in troubled waters’, or threaten to protest in front of the business premises involved or ‘teach’ people how to fly the flag.___________________📌 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 post-mortem on 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir’s remains, who died on July 17, concluded yesterday after eight hours.With that, her family lawyers indicated that the procedure could be a key step towards pursuing a formal inquest into investigating what caused her death last month.Zara’s family’s counsel Shahlan Jufri said they may seek an inquest if the findings point to foul play or the cause of death remains undetermined.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said that while mistakes with the Jalur Gemilang are wrong and should be investigated, there was no need for bullying.He said the police will investigate and there is no need for any party to ‘fish in troubled waters’, or threaten to protest in front of the business premises involved or ‘teach’ people how to fly the flag.___________________📌 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: Zara's family may seek inquest - lawyer; No need for bullying, says Loke on flag incident

Mara chairperson Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki should take over Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s post as the latter has failed to address bullying issues in schools adequately, said PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden.Putting forth Asyraf as his preferred education minister candidate, the Alor Setar MP said that Asyraf appears to be more capable of cracking down on bullying among students.

Mara chairperson Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki should take over Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s post as the latter has failed to address bullying issues in schools adequately, said PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden.Putting forth Asyraf as his preferred education minister candidate, the Alor Setar MP said that Asyraf appears to be more capable of cracking down on bullying among students.

Asyraf Wajdi should replace Fadhlina as education minister, says PAS MP

The owner of a hardware shop on Jalan Bertam Perdana in Kepala Batas on the mainland has been released on police bail after having his statement recorded for allegedly flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down in front of his premises.Seberang Perai Utara district police chief Anuar Abd Rahman said the 59-year-old man, who was arrested on Saturday night, was released yesterday after police completed recording his statement.

The owner of a hardware shop on Jalan Bertam Perdana in Kepala Batas on the mainland has been released on police bail after having his statement recorded for allegedly flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down in front of his premises.Seberang Perai Utara district police chief Anuar Abd Rahman said the 59-year-old man, who was arrested on Saturday night, was released yesterday after police completed recording his statement.

Flag incident: Store owner released on police bail

Authorities have launched a probe into the Chinese-language daily Kwong Wah Yit Poh, after announcing a similar investigation against Sin Chew Daily.This is over Kwong Wah Yit Poh’s Facebook post showing the front page of its evening edition yesterday featuring the Jalur Gemilang without its iconic crescent moon."The offence has the same impact (as Sin Chew’s offence). There can be no compromise, and it will be investigated under legal provisions on the new media," said the home ministry.Checks found that the crescent moon was present in the original image used by Kwong Wah, but has become obscured by text for a headline.

Authorities have launched a probe into the Chinese-language daily Kwong Wah Yit Poh, after announcing a similar investigation against Sin Chew Daily.This is over Kwong Wah Yit Poh’s Facebook post showing the front page of its evening edition yesterday featuring the Jalur Gemilang without its iconic crescent moon."The offence has the same impact (as Sin Chew’s offence). There can be no compromise, and it will be investigated under legal provisions on the new media," said the home ministry.Checks found that the crescent moon was present in the original image used by Kwong Wah, but has become obscured by text for a headline.

Authorities investigating Kwong Wah Yit Poh over flag gaffe