[KiniNews] Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind.”Speaking to Malaysiakini, Kamil said the PN chairperson failed to comprehend the functions of the Pardons Board with regard to the debate over the prospect of jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak being placed under house arrest.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind.”Speaking to Malaysiakini, Kamil said the PN chairperson failed to comprehend the functions of the Pardons Board with regard to the debate over the prospect of jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak being placed under house arrest.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar's govt won't ruffle royal feathers, says PM's aide; 'PKR morally dead' -Surendran

Former Petronas CEO Hassan Marican has been appointed to chair the newly formed Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PMAC).The Prime Minister’s Office announced the appointment in a statement today, which said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim established the PMAC to provide advice related to national development and economic resilience in line with the economy.

Former Petronas CEO Hassan Marican has been appointed to chair the newly formed Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PMAC).The Prime Minister’s Office announced the appointment in a statement today, which said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim established the PMAC to provide advice related to national development and economic resilience in line with the economy.

Hassan Marican to head PM's new advisory committee

Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind” (biul).Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703217

Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind” (biul).Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703217

Unlike PN, Anwar's govt won't ruffle royal feathers, says PM's aide

Former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.

Former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.

Surendran: PKR is a morally dead party, what's there to celebrate?

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today has written to the Kuala Lumpur High Court seeking leave to file an affidavit linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest legal action.Last week, Zafrul claimed there were factual errors in Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit supporting Najib’s attempt to have his remaining jail sentence served under house arrest.According to the letter today, Zafrul's lawyers said they have instructions to file the affidavit to specifically address Paragraph 6 of Zahid's affidavit due to purported “factual inaccuracies” which ought to be corrected.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703178

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today has written to the Kuala Lumpur High Court seeking leave to file an affidavit linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest legal action.Last week, Zafrul claimed there were factual errors in Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit supporting Najib’s attempt to have his remaining jail sentence served under house arrest.According to the letter today, Zafrul's lawyers said they have instructions to file the affidavit to specifically address Paragraph 6 of Zahid's affidavit due to purported “factual inaccuracies” which ought to be corrected.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703178

Zafrul seeks court leave to file affidavit on Najib's house arrest case

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today announced the launch of Khazanah Nasional’s “National Fund-of-Funds”. It has an initial allocation of RM1 billion to invest in high-growth Malaysian companies, he said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today announced the launch of Khazanah Nasional’s “National Fund-of-Funds”. It has an initial allocation of RM1 billion to invest in high-growth Malaysian companies, he said.

Khazanah Nasional to launch RM1b fund for local high-growth companies

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin has no moral standing to make statements regarding the country’s current affairs including political issues, said PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil.Fahmi said this was due to Muhyiddin’s failure to cooperate with the authorities in urging his son-in-law, Muhammad Adlan Berhan, to return and face criminal breach of trust charges.

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin has no moral standing to make statements regarding the country’s current affairs including political issues, said PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil.Fahmi said this was due to Muhyiddin’s failure to cooperate with the authorities in urging his son-in-law, Muhammad Adlan Berhan, to return and face criminal breach of trust charges.

Fahmi: Muhyiddin has no moral standing to talk about other issues

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reaffirmed Umno’s position to respect seats already won by parties in government.“So our decision is to support any candidate in the name of the unity government, who will be announced by the chairperson,” he said, referring to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as Harapan chairperson.“If there were any problems and statements made, my view is that those are stands taken by individual parties and I hope it will be temporary," he added.

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reaffirmed Umno’s position to respect seats already won by parties in government.“So our decision is to support any candidate in the name of the unity government, who will be announced by the chairperson,” he said, referring to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as Harapan chairperson.“If there were any problems and statements made, my view is that those are stands taken by individual parties and I hope it will be temporary," he added.

Umno will support any candidate announced by PM, says Zahid

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin today said BN components MCA and MIC would be better off supporting his coalition in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.He said this is because public sentiment has turned against Pakatan Harapan - BN’s partner in government“If they don’t support (Harapan), it would be better for them to support us,” said the Bersatu president at a press conference after a PN Hari Raya open house in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor.

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin today said BN components MCA and MIC would be better off supporting his coalition in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.He said this is because public sentiment has turned against Pakatan Harapan - BN’s partner in government“If they don’t support (Harapan), it would be better for them to support us,” said the Bersatu president at a press conference after a PN Hari Raya open house in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor.

Muhyiddin tells MCA, MIC to back PN in KKB polls

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today took a swipe at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after the latter refused to comment on an alleged royal “addendum order” for Najib Abdul Razak to undergo house arrest.He said Anwar would be an “idiot” prime minister if he had no idea about the alleged supplementary order, which was said to have been issued by former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703118

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today took a swipe at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after the latter refused to comment on an alleged royal “addendum order” for Najib Abdul Razak to undergo house arrest.He said Anwar would be an “idiot” prime minister if he had no idea about the alleged supplementary order, which was said to have been issued by former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703118

Muhyiddin: It's weird if Anwar didn’t know about addendum for Najib

PKR’s Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has questioned Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for signing an affidavit in support of jailed ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak’s application to serve his sentence under house arrest.He said such a move was in effect an act of challenging the government and suggested that Zahid should emulate Musa Hitam by resigning from the cabinet.

PKR’s Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has questioned Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for signing an affidavit in support of jailed ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak’s application to serve his sentence under house arrest.He said such a move was in effect an act of challenging the government and suggested that Zahid should emulate Musa Hitam by resigning from the cabinet.

Hassan Karim questions Zahid's affidavit backing Najib house arrest

[KiniNews] Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit to back former premier Najib Abdul Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest was made in the former’s capacity as Umno president, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He stressed that the government would not intervene in the decisions of the Pardons Board, adding that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's rulings during the board meeting were final and could not be challenged."We remain steadfast that all decisions involving the Malay rulers cannot be challenged. I do not wish to comment further as this has been our (the government's) principle since independence," Anwar told reporters after attending Friday prayers at a mosque in Kajang this afternoon.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersih has slammed the government for announcing an allocation of RM5.21 million for Hulu Selangor residents, including projects at Kuala Kubu Baharu, ahead of a by-election there.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit to back former premier Najib Abdul Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest was made in the former’s capacity as Umno president, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He stressed that the government would not intervene in the decisions of the Pardons Board, adding that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's rulings during the board meeting were final and could not be challenged."We remain steadfast that all decisions involving the Malay rulers cannot be challenged. I do not wish to comment further as this has been our (the government's) principle since independence," Anwar told reporters after attending Friday prayers at a mosque in Kajang this afternoon.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersih has slammed the government for announcing an allocation of RM5.21 million for Hulu Selangor residents, including projects at Kuala Kubu Baharu, ahead of a by-election there.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Zahid backed Najib's house arrest bid as Umno president, says Anwar; Bersih slams govt

A Starbucks outlet in Tawau, Sabah, has been vandalised with the words “#Boikot (Boycott) and Free Palestine” spray-painted on the walls.Tawau deputy district police chief Champin Putih said CCTV footage revealed that two individuals were involved but the images were not clear.

A Starbucks outlet in Tawau, Sabah, has been vandalised with the words “#Boikot (Boycott) and Free Palestine” spray-painted on the walls.Tawau deputy district police chief Champin Putih said CCTV footage revealed that two individuals were involved but the images were not clear.

Starbucks outlet in Sabah vandalised with '#Boikot, Free Palestine' graffiti

Bersih has slammed the government for announcing an allocation of RM5.21 million for Hulu Selangor residents, including projects at Kuala Kubu Baharu, ahead of a by-election there.The electoral reform group said the allocation has violated the guidelines of 3C Prohibition: No Conditions, No Campaign, and No Candidates that Bersih has outlined since the last 2023 state election to the non-interim government (non-caretaker government), such as the federal and state governments in the context of a by-election.

Bersih has slammed the government for announcing an allocation of RM5.21 million for Hulu Selangor residents, including projects at Kuala Kubu Baharu, ahead of a by-election there.The electoral reform group said the allocation has violated the guidelines of 3C Prohibition: No Conditions, No Campaign, and No Candidates that Bersih has outlined since the last 2023 state election to the non-interim government (non-caretaker government), such as the federal and state governments in the context of a by-election.

Bersih condemns announcement of govt allocations in KKB

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied the opposition's claims that its members of parliament will only be given allocations if they pledged support for his leadership.Instead, the prime minister said discussions on the matter were more focused on ensuring government stability and economic growth.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=910966374044545

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied the opposition's claims that its members of parliament will only be given allocations if they pledged support for his leadership.Instead, the prime minister said discussions on the matter were more focused on ensuring government stability and economic growth.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=910966374044545

Anwar: Claims of opposition MPs needing to support PM for allocations baseless

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he did not want to get involved in the supplementary order dispute regarding Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest.The prime minister said the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the pardons board, over which the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malay Rulers have absolute authority.He stressed that the government would not intervene in the decisions of the Pardons Board, adding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's rulings during the board meeting are final and cannot be challenged.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=910966374044545Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702942

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he did not want to get involved in the supplementary order dispute regarding Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest.The prime minister said the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the pardons board, over which the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malay Rulers have absolute authority.He stressed that the government would not intervene in the decisions of the Pardons Board, adding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's rulings during the board meeting are final and cannot be challenged.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=910966374044545Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702942

I don’t want to get involved, says Anwar on Najib's house arrest issue

Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in HeiTech Padu Bhd.In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, HeiTech Padu said the cessation of his deemed interest was due to the change in shareholdings in Mfivesouthsea Sdn Bhd, the holding company of Rosetta Partners Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 8(4) of the Companies Act 2016.

Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in HeiTech Padu Bhd.In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, HeiTech Padu said the cessation of his deemed interest was due to the change in shareholdings in Mfivesouthsea Sdn Bhd, the holding company of Rosetta Partners Sdn Bhd pursuant to Section 8(4) of the Companies Act 2016.

Farhash ceases to be substantial shareholder of HeiTech Padu

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded the statements of three social media personalities to assist in an investigation under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.MCMC said it recorded the statements of Badrul Hisham Shaharin (Chegubard) and Mohamad Salim Iskandar, at its headquarters in Cyberjaya, Selangor.It also said the statement of Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was recorded at the Setapak police station in Kuala Lumpur.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded the statements of three social media personalities to assist in an investigation under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988.MCMC said it recorded the statements of Badrul Hisham Shaharin (Chegubard) and Mohamad Salim Iskandar, at its headquarters in Cyberjaya, Selangor.It also said the statement of Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) was recorded at the Setapak police station in Kuala Lumpur.

MCMC records statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar, Papagomo

Selangor Perikatan Nasional chief Azmin Ali has accused DAP of playing “dirty money politics” in Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) as the by-election looms on May 11.This came after Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced an allocation of RM5.21 million for Hulu Selangor residents, including projects at KKB.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702843

Selangor Perikatan Nasional chief Azmin Ali has accused DAP of playing “dirty money politics” in Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) as the by-election looms on May 11.This came after Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced an allocation of RM5.21 million for Hulu Selangor residents, including projects at KKB.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702843

DAP playing 'dirty money politics' in KKB, claims Azmin

[KiniNews] Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in the chamber.“Since the case involves a high-profile individual, is of public interest, and involves public funds, it needs to be done openly and transparently that is available to the public.“Proceedings of such a high-profile case should be done openly so that the people know its progress,” said Bersih’s steering committee.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a member of Najib Abdul Razak’s legal team took to task criticisms by several quarters about the former prime minister’s house arrest court proceedings, which were held in the chamber, labelling them as misplaced.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee reminded critics that the law mandates that all judicial review leave applications - including Najib’s bid for house arrest - must be held in the judge’s chambers.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in the chamber.“Since the case involves a high-profile individual, is of public interest, and involves public funds, it needs to be done openly and transparently that is available to the public.“Proceedings of such a high-profile case should be done openly so that the people know its progress,” said Bersih’s steering committee.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a member of Najib Abdul Razak’s legal team took to task criticisms by several quarters about the former prime minister’s house arrest court proceedings, which were held in the chamber, labelling them as misplaced.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee reminded critics that the law mandates that all judicial review leave applications - including Najib’s bid for house arrest - must be held in the judge’s chambers.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: NGOs call for open court proceedings on Najib's pardon; Criticisms misplaced, says lawyer

The Attorney-General's Chamber (AGC) and MACC must be held accountable over the AG’s decision to seek a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption case, contended the Malaysian Bar.Its counsel Ambiga Sreenevasan said this while presenting oral submissions before the Kuala Lumpur High Court today.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702817

The Attorney-General's Chamber (AGC) and MACC must be held accountable over the AG’s decision to seek a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption case, contended the Malaysian Bar.Its counsel Ambiga Sreenevasan said this while presenting oral submissions before the Kuala Lumpur High Court today.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702817

M'sian Bar: AGC, MACC need to be held accountable over Zahid's DNAA

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today quashed the conviction and sentence imposed by a Sessions Court on former technician Chiok Wai Loong for posting offensive Facebook comments on the controversial socks with the word Allah.According to reports, the court ruled that the confession he made before he was sentenced to six months in jail and fined RM12,000 was not clear, unconditional, and inadmissible.Following this, Chiok was charged again in the Kuala Lumpur Session Court over the alleged comments, where he pleaded not guilty over the charge.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702813

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today quashed the conviction and sentence imposed by a Sessions Court on former technician Chiok Wai Loong for posting offensive Facebook comments on the controversial socks with the word Allah.According to reports, the court ruled that the confession he made before he was sentenced to six months in jail and fined RM12,000 was not clear, unconditional, and inadmissible.Following this, Chiok was charged again in the Kuala Lumpur Session Court over the alleged comments, where he pleaded not guilty over the charge.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/702813

Ex-technician charged again after court quashes conviction over socks comments

The Unity Government Secretariat Supreme Leadership Council has agreed in principle to consider extending allocations to elected representatives from the opposition, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.The government chief whip said a draft memorandum of understanding will be prepared and conveyed to the opposition for further discussion.

The Unity Government Secretariat Supreme Leadership Council has agreed in principle to consider extending allocations to elected representatives from the opposition, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.The government chief whip said a draft memorandum of understanding will be prepared and conveyed to the opposition for further discussion.

Govt to consider allocations for opposition, will draft MOU

Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in the chamber.The electoral reform group said this in response to the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision yesterday to allow Najib's application to switch proceedings of his judicial review bid to be held in the chamber instead of regular court proceedings."Since the case involves a high-profile individual, and is of public interest and involves public funds, it needs to be done openly and transparently that is available to the public," it said.

Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in the chamber.The electoral reform group said this in response to the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision yesterday to allow Najib's application to switch proceedings of his judicial review bid to be held in the chamber instead of regular court proceedings."Since the case involves a high-profile individual, and is of public interest and involves public funds, it needs to be done openly and transparently that is available to the public," it said.

Bersih: Court proceedings on Najib's pardon should be conducted openly

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has revealed that his party will set up a Karpal Singh scholarship with an initial annual grant of RM100,000.He placed Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan, a lawyer, in charge of the effort.“I would like to announce that DAP will set up a Karpal Singh scholarship to support the studies of needy students pursuing law in particular,” Loke said.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has revealed that his party will set up a Karpal Singh scholarship with an initial annual grant of RM100,000.He placed Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan, a lawyer, in charge of the effort.“I would like to announce that DAP will set up a Karpal Singh scholarship to support the studies of needy students pursuing law in particular,” Loke said.

Loke: DAP to set up Karpal Singh scholarship for needy law students

PKR senator Mohd Imran Abd Hamid has proposed the enactment of a sexual harassment law to protect men from being seduced into committing crimes such as rape."I propose a Sexual Harassment Act to protect men from the actions, words and clothing of women, which can cause men to be seduced to the point they can commit acts such as incest, rape, molestation, (watching) pornography and likewise."This is important, we (men) need to be protected. The actions, clothing of women can seduce us into breaking the law and causing us to be charged (with a crime)."I ask that the minister consider this so that the men in this country are safe, and the country is peaceful," the retired Navy admiral told the Dewan Negara today.

PKR senator Mohd Imran Abd Hamid has proposed the enactment of a sexual harassment law to protect men from being seduced into committing crimes such as rape."I propose a Sexual Harassment Act to protect men from the actions, words and clothing of women, which can cause men to be seduced to the point they can commit acts such as incest, rape, molestation, (watching) pornography and likewise."This is important, we (men) need to be protected. The actions, clothing of women can seduce us into breaking the law and causing us to be charged (with a crime)."I ask that the minister consider this so that the men in this country are safe, and the country is peaceful," the retired Navy admiral told the Dewan Negara today.

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