Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s comment that the Government Procurement Bill 2025 would further increase the opportunity for corruption and scandals within the government sparked chaos in the Dewan Rakyat today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_8qNUfpNjI

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s comment that the Government Procurement Bill 2025 would further increase the opportunity for corruption and scandals within the government sparked chaos in the Dewan Rakyat today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_8qNUfpNjI

Dewan Rakyat heats up over Wan Fayhsal's comments on Procurement Bill

A PAS MP has hit out at the tabling process of the Government Procurement Bill 2025, saying that it was being rushed.Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said that the white bill was first submitted by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on August 12 and in just 15 days the bill has already reached its second and third readings today.

A PAS MP has hit out at the tabling process of the Government Procurement Bill 2025, saying that it was being rushed.Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said that the white bill was first submitted by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on August 12 and in just 15 days the bill has already reached its second and third readings today.

PAS MP slams rushed tabling of Govt Procurement Bill

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the government to postpone the Government Procurement Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat.He said the bill contains many weaknesses and should not be rushed through for approval.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/GmsMt8LTzzI

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the government to postpone the Government Procurement Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat.He said the bill contains many weaknesses and should not be rushed through for approval.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/GmsMt8LTzzI

'This bill is dangerous' - Hassan calls for postponement of Government Procurement Bill

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Two BN lawmakers have called for the Urban Renewal Bill to be rejected completely.Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh made an impassioned plea to BN MPs in Parliament to reject the bill, saying it is unfair to homeowners in its present form.Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong also rejected the bill, saying that amendments to the bill are necessary to address the public’s concerns.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda has lodged a police report against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki over allegations that Sabah corruption whistleblower Albert Tei was previously threatened by MACC officers to keep quiet and not expose the matter.Its acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said she filed the report after observing that the agency tasked with combating corruption, particularly Azam, had failed to act on the matter.___________________📌 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/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Two BN lawmakers have called for the Urban Renewal Bill to be rejected completely.Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh made an impassioned plea to BN MPs in Parliament to reject the bill, saying it is unfair to homeowners in its present form.Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong also rejected the bill, saying that amendments to the bill are necessary to address the public’s concerns.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda has lodged a police report against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki over allegations that Sabah corruption whistleblower Albert Tei was previously threatened by MACC officers to keep quiet and not expose the matter.Its acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said she filed the report after observing that the agency tasked with combating corruption, particularly Azam, had failed to act on the matter.___________________📌 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: Akmal, Wee call for rejection of URA; Muda lodges report against Azam Baki

Police have summoned Kampung Sungai Baru activist Rafidah Ibrahim for questioning today over allegations that she obstructed a court bailiff during eviction attempts at the redevelopment site in Kuala Lumpur.Rafidah said an investigating officer from the Criminal Investigation Department at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters called her in to record her statement in relation to the incident last month.

Police have summoned Kampung Sungai Baru activist Rafidah Ibrahim for questioning today over allegations that she obstructed a court bailiff during eviction attempts at the redevelopment site in Kuala Lumpur.Rafidah said an investigating officer from the Criminal Investigation Department at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters called her in to record her statement in relation to the incident last month.

Police summon Kg Sungai Baru activist for questioning over 'obstruction' claims

Umno members and leaders who are unhappy with any issue should use party channels, including lodging reports with the Disciplinary Board, said its Information chief Azalina Othman Said.Azalina, who is also Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), said Umno has long-established systems to handle disciplinary matters since its formation in 1946.

Umno members and leaders who are unhappy with any issue should use party channels, including lodging reports with the Disciplinary Board, said its Information chief Azalina Othman Said.Azalina, who is also Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), said Umno has long-established systems to handle disciplinary matters since its formation in 1946.

Use party channels, says Azalina on dispute between Akmal, Lokman

E-hailing and p-hailing drivers who came together as the Land Public Transport Transformation Association (TPAD) have urged all MPs to support and pass the Gig Workers Bill 2025.TPAD president M Nathan stressed that those who reject or delay the bill’s passage deserve to be labelled as traitors.“If there are those who reject the Gig Workers Bill or continue to delay it, we can say they are traitors to all gig workers,” he said after submitting a memorandum to the human resources minister at the entrance of Parliament today.

E-hailing and p-hailing drivers who came together as the Land Public Transport Transformation Association (TPAD) have urged all MPs to support and pass the Gig Workers Bill 2025.TPAD president M Nathan stressed that those who reject or delay the bill’s passage deserve to be labelled as traitors.“If there are those who reject the Gig Workers Bill or continue to delay it, we can say they are traitors to all gig workers,” he said after submitting a memorandum to the human resources minister at the entrance of Parliament today.

'MPs who reject Gig Workers Bill are traitors' - Group calls on MPs to support bill

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the second reading of the Urban Renewal Bill will move forward in Parliament tomorrow.Nga told reporters this after receiving a memorandum from residents that supported the bill outside Parliament today.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the second reading of the Urban Renewal Bill will move forward in Parliament tomorrow.Nga told reporters this after receiving a memorandum from residents that supported the bill outside Parliament today.

Second reading of URA to proceed tomorrow, says minister

Bukit Aman has taken over the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, who died after sustaining injuries during a Reserve Officer Training Unit (Rotu) training at an army camp in Johor.This followed yesterday's order by the Shah Alam High Court for the exhumation of Syamsul's body to allow for a second post-mortem.

Bukit Aman has taken over the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, who died after sustaining injuries during a Reserve Officer Training Unit (Rotu) training at an army camp in Johor.This followed yesterday's order by the Shah Alam High Court for the exhumation of Syamsul's body to allow for a second post-mortem.

Bukit Aman takes over investigation into UTM cadet's death

Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu) has proposed reintroducing corporal punishment in schools.He said this while debating the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Women, Children and Community Development’s proposals to tackle bullying.Video source:https://youtu.be/XKACy9FEpi4

Rosol Wahid (PN-Hulu Terengganu) has proposed reintroducing corporal punishment in schools.He said this while debating the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Women, Children and Community Development’s proposals to tackle bullying.Video source:https://youtu.be/XKACy9FEpi4

PN MP suggests bringing back caning in schools

The Urban Renewal Bill, if passed and enforced, could breathe new life into old and dilapidated urban areas, said Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.He said the law is a crucial measure to ensure that derelict areas can be effectively developed.However, he added that objections related to the bill needs to be reviewed carefully.

The Urban Renewal Bill, if passed and enforced, could breathe new life into old and dilapidated urban areas, said Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.He said the law is a crucial measure to ensure that derelict areas can be effectively developed.However, he added that objections related to the bill needs to be reviewed carefully.

URA can help redevelop run-down areas like Ampang, Gombak. says S'gor MB

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Opposition MPs will go all out to oppose the Urban Renewal Bill (URA) 2025 that is set to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, said Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.Takiyuddin said PN opposes the bill and reiterated calls for it to be withdrawn.Earlier today, several groups including the Federal Territories residents’ associations had gathered outside Parliament to submit memorandums objecting to the URA.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has commented on the prosecution agreeing to drop their corruption case against Bersatu leader Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad after he agreed to pay a RM4.1 million compound, which ultimately resulted in his acquittal.Rafizi said this appeared to show a trend of bias against the poor in the justice system.___________________📌 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/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Opposition MPs will go all out to oppose the Urban Renewal Bill (URA) 2025 that is set to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, said Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.Takiyuddin said PN opposes the bill and reiterated calls for it to be withdrawn.Earlier today, several groups including the Federal Territories residents’ associations had gathered outside Parliament to submit memorandums objecting to the URA.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has commented on the prosecution agreeing to drop their corruption case against Bersatu leader Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad after he agreed to pay a RM4.1 million compound, which ultimately resulted in his acquittal.Rafizi said this appeared to show a trend of bias against the poor in the justice system.___________________📌 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: PN MPs to go all out against URA bill; Rafizi questions outcome of cases involving VIPs

The Royal Malaysia Police have sought assistance from their partners abroad to track down a foreign individual believed to own the phone number used to send threatening messages to the wife of former economy minister Rafizi Ramli.Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said they are confident the suspect will be identified soon.

The Royal Malaysia Police have sought assistance from their partners abroad to track down a foreign individual believed to own the phone number used to send threatening messages to the wife of former economy minister Rafizi Ramli.Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said they are confident the suspect will be identified soon.

Police seek int'l assistance to track foreign suspect in threat against Rafizi's wife

Government lawmakers, the opposition, civil society groups, and Kuala Lumpur residents are putting up a fight against the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), which is expected to be debated in Parliament this week.Outside Parliament today, pro-Perikatan Nasional groups and Federal Territories residents’ associations turned up to submit memorandums objecting to the URA.Government and opposition MPs, including Hassan Karim (Harapan-Pasir Gudang), Wong Chen (Harapan-Subang), Wee Jeck Seng (BN-Tanjung Piai), Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian), and Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), accepted the memorandums from the group.

Government lawmakers, the opposition, civil society groups, and Kuala Lumpur residents are putting up a fight against the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA), which is expected to be debated in Parliament this week.Outside Parliament today, pro-Perikatan Nasional groups and Federal Territories residents’ associations turned up to submit memorandums objecting to the URA.Government and opposition MPs, including Hassan Karim (Harapan-Pasir Gudang), Wong Chen (Harapan-Subang), Wee Jeck Seng (BN-Tanjung Piai), Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian), and Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), accepted the memorandums from the group.

Groups hold protest against URA in front of Parliament

The opposition’s bid to refer Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee fell through after Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul rejected the motion.PN chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan had submitted the motion to refer Anwar to the committee on July 24, following the premier’s remarks regarding no legal action against former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Pulau Batu Puteh case.

The opposition’s bid to refer Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee fell through after Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul rejected the motion.PN chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan had submitted the motion to refer Anwar to the committee on July 24, following the premier’s remarks regarding no legal action against former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Pulau Batu Puteh case.

PN's motion to refer Anwar to parliamentary committee rejected

The Science, Technology and  Innovation ministry held an an engagement session with the media on its efforts to drive the country's hydrogen economy in Putrajaya on Friday.Among the key initiatives shown was the Mobile Hydrogen Refueling Station (MHRS) project in Putrajaya as well as a test drive and demonstration of the Toyota Mirai which uses the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) system.

The Science, Technology and Innovation ministry held an an engagement session with the media on its efforts to drive the country's hydrogen economy in Putrajaya on Friday.Among the key initiatives shown was the Mobile Hydrogen Refueling Station (MHRS) project in Putrajaya as well as a test drive and demonstration of the Toyota Mirai which uses the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) system.

Mosti holds engagement session with media on Malaysia's hydrogen initiative

The Shah Alam High Court today has ordered that the remains of Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, a former cadet of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officers' Training Unit (Rotu), be exhumed for a second post-mortem.Judge Bhupindar Singh Gurcharan Singh Preet also ruled that the second post-mortem must be carried out under the supervision of the inspector-general of police.

The Shah Alam High Court today has ordered that the remains of Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, a former cadet of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officers' Training Unit (Rotu), be exhumed for a second post-mortem.Judge Bhupindar Singh Gurcharan Singh Preet also ruled that the second post-mortem must be carried out under the supervision of the inspector-general of police.

Court orders exhumation of UTM Rotu cadet’s body for second post-mortem

Police have arrested and secured remand orders against two people today over their social media posts on X, including the former chief operating officer of myBurgerLab, Andrew Chong.Bukit Aman CID director M Kumar Muthuvelu said Chong is being remanded for two days from yesterday to facilitate investigations under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.

Police have arrested and secured remand orders against two people today over their social media posts on X, including the former chief operating officer of myBurgerLab, Andrew Chong.Bukit Aman CID director M Kumar Muthuvelu said Chong is being remanded for two days from yesterday to facilitate investigations under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.

Burger chain’s ex-COO remanded for sedition probe

Representatives of over 90 NGOs and associations gathered to oppose the recent tabling of the Urban Renewal Bill, alleging it was unfair, legally unsound, and would affect the rights of homeowners.They also said the proposed legislation would grant too much power to developers, at the expense of homeowners.

Representatives of over 90 NGOs and associations gathered to oppose the recent tabling of the Urban Renewal Bill, alleging it was unfair, legally unsound, and would affect the rights of homeowners.They also said the proposed legislation would grant too much power to developers, at the expense of homeowners.

Over 90 NGOs, associations urge govt to retract Urban Renewal Bill

Protesters in Indonesia staged a demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR)building in Jakarta today.The group were protesting the salaries and allowances of their representatives which they said were excessive.

Protesters in Indonesia staged a demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR)building in Jakarta today.The group were protesting the salaries and allowances of their representatives which they said were excessive.

Protesters rally outside Indonesia's parliament over reps' salaries

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that allocations received by any community group should not be turned into a polemic, as all development initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are implemented fairly and equitably.Tabling the 13MP motion at the Dewan Negara today, Anwar said the government remains committed to ensuring that all groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak, Orang Asli, women, persons with disabilities, and youth, receive benefits according to their needs.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that allocations received by any community group should not be turned into a polemic, as all development initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are implemented fairly and equitably.Tabling the 13MP motion at the Dewan Negara today, Anwar said the government remains committed to ensuring that all groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak, Orang Asli, women, persons with disabilities, and youth, receive benefits according to their needs.

PM: Allocations are based on needs, not race

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has received a letter of demand from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.However, the PKR lawmaker stated that he will not back down and is prepared to defend himself in court.“In my view, if Farhash takes me to court, it will become a matter of public interest, which would allow my counsel to ask questions that have been brought up by many quarters earlier,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said that DAP has become the party it once despised - MCA - under Anthony Loke’s leadership.This came after the DAP secretary-general declared that his party could function without the support of MCA in the coalition government.___________________📌 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/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has received a letter of demand from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.However, the PKR lawmaker stated that he will not back down and is prepared to defend himself in court.“In my view, if Farhash takes me to court, it will become a matter of public interest, which would allow my counsel to ask questions that have been brought up by many quarters earlier,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said that DAP has become the party it once despised - MCA - under Anthony Loke’s leadership.This came after the DAP secretary-general declared that his party could function without the support of MCA in the coalition government.___________________📌 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 unfazed with Farhash's cease and desist letter; Ti brands DAP as 'MCA 2.0'

A DAP lawmaker has urged authorities to take follow-up action in a 2024 alleged bullying case involving a student from a private educational institution in Hulu Selangor.Jelutong MP RSN Rayer noted that the victim’s family lodged a report at the Kuala Kubu Bharu police station in December last year.However, he claimed that the family is still awaiting justice for the boy, now aged 15.

A DAP lawmaker has urged authorities to take follow-up action in a 2024 alleged bullying case involving a student from a private educational institution in Hulu Selangor.Jelutong MP RSN Rayer noted that the victim’s family lodged a report at the Kuala Kubu Bharu police station in December last year.However, he claimed that the family is still awaiting justice for the boy, now aged 15.

Rayer calls on authorities to take action in bullying case involving disabled student

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla’s RM12.5 million claim against Bersatu and three others, ruling there was no contractual basis for payment.Justice Akhtar Tahir held that Haniff’s legal services to Bersatu between 2016 and 2020 were rendered voluntarily and not pursuant to any fee agreement.“The court found that the plaintiff had rendered his services legal or otherwise on a voluntary basis without any payment to be made for services rendered," he said.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla’s RM12.5 million claim against Bersatu and three others, ruling there was no contractual basis for payment.Justice Akhtar Tahir held that Haniff’s legal services to Bersatu between 2016 and 2020 were rendered voluntarily and not pursuant to any fee agreement.“The court found that the plaintiff had rendered his services legal or otherwise on a voluntary basis without any payment to be made for services rendered," he said.

Court dismisses Haniff's RM12.5m legal fee suit against Bersatu

The Alor Setar High Court has found Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail liable for defaming Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor in 2023.This is over the home minister’s remarks about Sanusi on rare earth mining in Kedah and Putrajaya’s allocation under the Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris).

The Alor Setar High Court has found Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail liable for defaming Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor in 2023.This is over the home minister’s remarks about Sanusi on rare earth mining in Kedah and Putrajaya’s allocation under the Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris).

Sanusi wins defamation case, Saifuddin to pay RM670k

The Education Ministry will not compromise on the cause of death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir and will not protect any parties involved.Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the ministry is prepared to cooperate with the police to assist in the investigation.Wong was responding to a question from Shafie Apdal, who had asked asked about Zara Qairina’s case, which has drawn significant public attention, and expressed hope that there would be no attempts to protect certain parties.

The Education Ministry will not compromise on the cause of death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir and will not protect any parties involved.Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the ministry is prepared to cooperate with the police to assist in the investigation.Wong was responding to a question from Shafie Apdal, who had asked asked about Zara Qairina’s case, which has drawn significant public attention, and expressed hope that there would be no attempts to protect certain parties.

MOE will not protect anyone, says minister on Zara Qarina's case