[KiniNews] With days left as economy minister, Rafizi Ramli today paid tribute to his policy officers who sacrificed promising careers to help turn his economic ideas into reality.The Pandan MP and former PKR deputy president said that these were people whom he had convinced to leave their previous careers and join his office.Rafizi added that he had gone to the Economy ministry office for the last time today for final matters, including clearing out the office.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police are investigating a member of the Pahang royal family who allegedly stabbed a man in a Kuantan nightclub last month.According to a June 5 police report making the rounds on social media, the incident occurred in the early morning of May 8 at a nightclub in the state’s capital.___________________📌 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] With days left as economy minister, Rafizi Ramli today paid tribute to his policy officers who sacrificed promising careers to help turn his economic ideas into reality.The Pandan MP and former PKR deputy president said that these were people whom he had convinced to leave their previous careers and join his office.Rafizi added that he had gone to the Economy ministry office for the last time today for final matters, including clearing out the office.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police are investigating a member of the Pahang royal family who allegedly stabbed a man in a Kuantan nightclub last month.According to a June 5 police report making the rounds on social media, the incident occurred in the early morning of May 8 at a nightclub in the state’s capital.___________________📌 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 clears out office; Cops probing Pahang royalty over claims of attack

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has denied speculation and claims suggesting that president Abdul Hadi Awang is considering stepping down from his position as party president.Tuan Ibrahim stressed that Hadi, who is a former special envoy to the Middle East, is still needed not only by the party but by the Islamic world at large.

PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has denied speculation and claims suggesting that president Abdul Hadi Awang is considering stepping down from his position as party president.Tuan Ibrahim stressed that Hadi, who is a former special envoy to the Middle East, is still needed not only by the party but by the Islamic world at large.

Tuan Ibrahim denies claims of Hadi stepping down

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has urged the public to stop speculating and spreading slander over the Yusoff Rawther case.“We urge the public to refrain from making any speculation or spreading slander over the matter, especially if it involves making comments outside of the scope of the court’s judgment."“Our criminal justice system must never be affected by trial by media, insinuations or insults,” it said.

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has urged the public to stop speculating and spreading slander over the Yusoff Rawther case.“We urge the public to refrain from making any speculation or spreading slander over the matter, especially if it involves making comments outside of the scope of the court’s judgment."“Our criminal justice system must never be affected by trial by media, insinuations or insults,” it said.

AGC: Stop speculation, slander over Yusoff Rawther case

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the government had allocated RM486,000 for former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s trip to Japan to attend the annual Nikkei conference last month.He said the government decided to bear the cost after receiving a formal application from Mahathir, who is one of the Tambun MP’s fiercest critics.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the government had allocated RM486,000 for former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s trip to Japan to attend the annual Nikkei conference last month.He said the government decided to bear the cost after receiving a formal application from Mahathir, who is one of the Tambun MP’s fiercest critics.

Anwar: I approved RM486k for Dr M's Japan trip, despite his criticisms of the govt

“Imagine if this happened to our own child or family member?”That is the question opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin is posing to Malaysians as he urges national introspection over the case of Yusoff Rawther, who was acquitted of drug trafficking and possession of a fake gun.The Bersatu deputy president called on Malaysians to rise up and demand justice, stressing that those responsible for jailing Yusoff must be held to account.

“Imagine if this happened to our own child or family member?”That is the question opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin is posing to Malaysians as he urges national introspection over the case of Yusoff Rawther, who was acquitted of drug trafficking and possession of a fake gun.The Bersatu deputy president called on Malaysians to rise up and demand justice, stressing that those responsible for jailing Yusoff must be held to account.

Hamzah: Masterminds behind conspiracy against Yusoff must be held accountable

More than 290 people were killed after an Air India flight bound for London with 242 people on board crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday.CCTV+ cited local police as saying that one surviving passenger from the plane had been rescued."The police found one survivor in seat 11A. The survivor is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area," Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik was quoted as saying by the local media.

More than 290 people were killed after an Air India flight bound for London with 242 people on board crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday.CCTV+ cited local police as saying that one surviving passenger from the plane had been rescued."The police found one survivor in seat 11A. The survivor is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area," Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik was quoted as saying by the local media.

At least 290 killed in Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, one survivor found

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would like to have former ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad rejoin the cabinet.While the duo tendered their resignations and applied for leave, Anwar said he merely approved the leave to allow them time to reconsider their decisions.“Let them think about it. Personally, I would prefer that they rejoin the cabinet,” he said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would like to have former ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad rejoin the cabinet.While the duo tendered their resignations and applied for leave, Anwar said he merely approved the leave to allow them time to reconsider their decisions.“Let them think about it. Personally, I would prefer that they rejoin the cabinet,” he said.

I would prefer that Rafizi, Nik Nazmi rejoin the cabinet, says Anwar

[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur High Court has acquitted Yusoff Rawther, the former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation pistols charges.Judge Jamil Hussin ruled today that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges.Meanwhile, Yusoff’s lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali said open to taking legal action against the police and Home Ministry.He told Malaysiakini that 'all options are on the table.'This was in response to calls from PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari and other opposition leaders for Yusoff to take legal action against the police and the Home Ministry.Fadhli had said the legal action is to reveal who allegedly gave the order to plant cannabis and fake firearms on the former researcher.___________________📌 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 Kuala Lumpur High Court has acquitted Yusoff Rawther, the former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation pistols charges.Judge Jamil Hussin ruled today that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges.Meanwhile, Yusoff’s lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali said open to taking legal action against the police and Home Ministry.He told Malaysiakini that 'all options are on the table.'This was in response to calls from PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari and other opposition leaders for Yusoff to take legal action against the police and the Home Ministry.Fadhli had said the legal action is to reveal who allegedly gave the order to plant cannabis and fake firearms on the former researcher.___________________📌 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: Yusoff Rawther freed of drug, fake gun charges; Sue? Legal options open, says lawyer

A trade deal between Washington and Beijing “is done”, subject to final approval with the presidents of the two countries, said US President Donald Trump on Thursday.Trump said the US is “getting a total of 55 percent tariffs, China is getting 10 percent.”

A trade deal between Washington and Beijing “is done”, subject to final approval with the presidents of the two countries, said US President Donald Trump on Thursday.Trump said the US is “getting a total of 55 percent tariffs, China is getting 10 percent.”

Trump says deal with China is done, pending final approval

A coalition of NGOs under the Himpun banner today called for greater allowances for peaceful assemblies, including removing age restrictions and allowing participation by foreigners.Spokesperson Wong Kueng Hui said Himpun has launched a campaign dubbed Rampas Ruang Awam (Reclaim Public Space), with three key demands for amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.

A coalition of NGOs under the Himpun banner today called for greater allowances for peaceful assemblies, including removing age restrictions and allowing participation by foreigners.Spokesperson Wong Kueng Hui said Himpun has launched a campaign dubbed Rampas Ruang Awam (Reclaim Public Space), with three key demands for amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.

NGOs calls for broader rights for peaceful assemblies

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has acquitted Yusoff Rawther, the former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation pistols charges.Judge Jamil Hussin ruled today that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has acquitted Yusoff Rawther, the former research assistant to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation pistols charges.Judge Jamil Hussin ruled today that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges.

Yusoff Rawther acquitted of drug trafficking, possession of fake firearms charges

Certain individuals will be charged soon in connection with the ongoing Sabah corruption scandal, said MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki today.He also hinted at the possibility of further prosecutions against other individuals.

Certain individuals will be charged soon in connection with the ongoing Sabah corruption scandal, said MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki today.He also hinted at the possibility of further prosecutions against other individuals.

Sabah graft scandal: At least two individuals will be charged soon, says Azam

Speculation continues to be rife as to who Umno might push to fill in its quota of seven ministers after Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz quit the party in a bid to join PKR.Despite public chatter about a comeback for Umno-outsider Khairy Jamaluddin, party insiders said there is a more likely candidate - Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad.

Speculation continues to be rife as to who Umno might push to fill in its quota of seven ministers after Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz quit the party in a bid to join PKR.Despite public chatter about a comeback for Umno-outsider Khairy Jamaluddin, party insiders said there is a more likely candidate - Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad.

Noraini more likely to secure minister post over KJ, says Umno sources

A long line of guests queued up to greet Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Russia National Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur today, with many taking the opportunity to snap photos and extend well wishes ahead of his 100th birthday next month.The former prime minister and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Ali, were among the guests of honour invited by the Russian ambassador to Malaysia, NM Latypov, who hosted the event.

A long line of guests queued up to greet Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Russia National Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur today, with many taking the opportunity to snap photos and extend well wishes ahead of his 100th birthday next month.The former prime minister and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Ali, were among the guests of honour invited by the Russian ambassador to Malaysia, NM Latypov, who hosted the event.

'I’m no longer the PM but they still want to take photos' - Dr Mahathir

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will develop a database system for express and tour bus drivers, complete with their previous records, to improve the safety of public land transportation.Its Minister, Anthony Loke, said the system, to be developed by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), would enable bus companies to assess the eligibility and background of drivers before hiring them.

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will develop a database system for express and tour bus drivers, complete with their previous records, to improve the safety of public land transportation.Its Minister, Anthony Loke, said the system, to be developed by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), would enable bus companies to assess the eligibility and background of drivers before hiring them.

Loke: MOT to develop database system for express, tour bus drivers

The permit of the bus operator involved in a crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on Monday has been revoked with immediate effect.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the company, based in Kedah, was also found to have leased its permit to a third party in Kelantan for RM500 a month.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044398390456/videos/724105983847589

The permit of the bus operator involved in a crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on Monday has been revoked with immediate effect.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the company, based in Kedah, was also found to have leased its permit to a third party in Kelantan for RM500 a month.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044398390456/videos/724105983847589

Gerik crash: Bus operator's permit revoked immediately, says Loke

[KiniNews] The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s representation to drop three additional money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.The matter was informed by deputy public prosecutor Ashrof Adrin Kamarul when the case came up for mention before High Court judge K Muniandy.Najib’s lead counsel Shafee Abdullah suggested that the court grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) for his client, to avoid burdening the court’s docket and to allow the prosecution time to prepare without prejudice.The court then fixed June 20 to decide on the DNAA application by Najib.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has dismissed rumours that PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is planning to step down.He emphasised that both the Islamist party and the wider Muslim world still need the 77-year-old politician, who is referred to as Tok Guru, despite his deteriorating health.___________________📌 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 Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has rejected former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s representation to drop three additional money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.The matter was informed by deputy public prosecutor Ashrof Adrin Kamarul when the case came up for mention before High Court judge K Muniandy.Najib’s lead counsel Shafee Abdullah suggested that the court grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) for his client, to avoid burdening the court’s docket and to allow the prosecution time to prepare without prejudice.The court then fixed June 20 to decide on the DNAA application by Najib.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has dismissed rumours that PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is planning to step down.He emphasised that both the Islamist party and the wider Muslim world still need the 77-year-old politician, who is referred to as Tok Guru, despite his deteriorating health.___________________📌 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: AGC rejects Najib’s bid to drop SRC charges; Sanusi denies Hadi quitting

Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has dismissed rumours that PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is planning to step down.He emphasised that both the Islamist party and the wider Muslim world still need the 77-year-old politician, who is referred to as Tok Guru, despite his deteriorating health.“Indeed, his health has slightly deteriorated, but he is still capable of fulfilling his responsibilities well. In fact, Tok Guru himself has never expressed any desire to step down at any official party event before," he said.

Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has dismissed rumours that PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is planning to step down.He emphasised that both the Islamist party and the wider Muslim world still need the 77-year-old politician, who is referred to as Tok Guru, despite his deteriorating health.“Indeed, his health has slightly deteriorated, but he is still capable of fulfilling his responsibilities well. In fact, Tok Guru himself has never expressed any desire to step down at any official party event before," he said.

Sanusi denies rumours of Hadi quitting, says PAS, Muslim world need him

The Muslim convert ex-husband of Hindu mother Loh Siew Hong has died.Nagahswaran reportedly died yesterday, and his cause of death is yet to be known.

The Muslim convert ex-husband of Hindu mother Loh Siew Hong has died.Nagahswaran reportedly died yesterday, and his cause of death is yet to be known.

Loh Siew Hong's ex-husband dies

The Attorney-General's Chambers has rejected representations filed by Najib Abdul Razak to drop money laundering charges in his second SRC International criminal case.In 2019, Najib was charged with three counts of laundering RM27 million through his private accounts.This is separate from the RM42 million corruption trial also involving SRC, for which Najib is serving a prison sentence.

The Attorney-General's Chambers has rejected representations filed by Najib Abdul Razak to drop money laundering charges in his second SRC International criminal case.In 2019, Najib was charged with three counts of laundering RM27 million through his private accounts.This is separate from the RM42 million corruption trial also involving SRC, for which Najib is serving a prison sentence.

AGC rejects Najib's bid to drop charges in second SRC case

Amid persistent complaints regarding the slow pace of reforms, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is doing his best to push the reform agenda.However, he also said the agenda takes time and requires support from beyond his Pakatan Harapan coalition, which he noted does not have a simple majority in Parliament.

Amid persistent complaints regarding the slow pace of reforms, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is doing his best to push the reform agenda.However, he also said the agenda takes time and requires support from beyond his Pakatan Harapan coalition, which he noted does not have a simple majority in Parliament.

Govt committed to reforms, but it takes time, says Anwar

Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz leaving Umno will not affect efforts to strengthen the economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Zahid, who is also the Umno president, said an individual’s political leanings should not be mixed with the management of an organisation, especially in the context of governing a country.

Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz leaving Umno will not affect efforts to strengthen the economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Zahid, who is also the Umno president, said an individual’s political leanings should not be mixed with the management of an organisation, especially in the context of governing a country.

Zafrul's exit from Umno won't affect efforts to strengthen economy, says Zahid

Teoh Beng Hock’s family has decided against applying for a judicial review challenging the move by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to classify investigations into his death as “no further action” (NFA).In a press conference in Monday, Beng Hock’s sister, Lee Lan, said the family decided this based on advice from their lawyer, Ramkarpal Singh.She said her family was informed of Malaysia’s legal history, where there has only been one judicial review applicant who won a case against the AGC.

Teoh Beng Hock’s family has decided against applying for a judicial review challenging the move by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to classify investigations into his death as “no further action” (NFA).In a press conference in Monday, Beng Hock’s sister, Lee Lan, said the family decided this based on advice from their lawyer, Ramkarpal Singh.She said her family was informed of Malaysia’s legal history, where there has only been one judicial review applicant who won a case against the AGC.

Teoh Beng Hock's family not filing judicial review

[KiniNews] The Court of Appeal has issued an ad interim stay on all proceedings involving a civil suit brought against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by Yusoff Rawther, who accused him of sexual assault in 2018.This is after a three-judge panel allowed Anwar's application to put the civil suit on hold pending the disposal of the prime minister's bid to get a full stay.The hearing on the full stay application has been set for July 21.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the bus driver involved in the fatal crash on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, has apologised to the families of the victims and the students involved in the crash.Blaming the incident on a “sudden brake failure”, the driver reportedly said that the bus’ air system also failed while its handbrake was unresponsive.___________________📌 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 Court of Appeal has issued an ad interim stay on all proceedings involving a civil suit brought against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by Yusoff Rawther, who accused him of sexual assault in 2018.This is after a three-judge panel allowed Anwar's application to put the civil suit on hold pending the disposal of the prime minister's bid to get a full stay.The hearing on the full stay application has been set for July 21.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the bus driver involved in the fatal crash on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, has apologised to the families of the victims and the students involved in the crash.Blaming the incident on a “sudden brake failure”, the driver reportedly said that the bus’ air system also failed while its handbrake was unresponsive.___________________📌 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 gets temporary stay in Yusoff Rawther case; Gerik crash - Bus driver apologises

The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra complex today.The visit is Andrzej Duda's first to Malaysia since taking office in August 2015 and comes at a significant moment, coinciding with Malaysia's Asean 2025 chairmanship as well as Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025.Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 8.21pm last night.

The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra complex today.The visit is Andrzej Duda's first to Malaysia since taking office in August 2015 and comes at a significant moment, coinciding with Malaysia's Asean 2025 chairmanship as well as Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025.Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 8.21pm last night.