KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Dr Mahathir Mohamad sued Anwar Ibrahim because the latter’s allegedly defamatory statements held more weight after he became prime minister compared to when he was the opposition chief, the Shah Alam High Court heard today.In his RM150 million defamation suit, the 100-year-old former prime minister said Anwar had always claimed the former had amassed personal wealth when in power, even before the latter ascended to premiership.'When he became the prime minister (and) said the same accusations, it became very effective and this effect, reflecting what Anwar said to me, could be seen on social media, meaning that these accusations against me are stronger now than when he was not the prime minister,' said Mahathir.Meanwhile, in a separate story, US President Donald Trump said he will soon travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.This is the first time Trump has publicly spoken about his plans to visit Malaysia and Japan as well. ___________________📌 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] Dr Mahathir Mohamad sued Anwar Ibrahim because the latter’s allegedly defamatory statements held more weight after he became prime minister compared to when he was the opposition chief, the Shah Alam High Court heard today.In his RM150 million defamation suit, the 100-year-old former prime minister said Anwar had always claimed the former had amassed personal wealth when in power, even before the latter ascended to premiership.'When he became the prime minister (and) said the same accusations, it became very effective and this effect, reflecting what Anwar said to me, could be seen on social media, meaning that these accusations against me are stronger now than when he was not the prime minister,' said Mahathir.Meanwhile, in a separate story, US President Donald Trump said he will soon travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.This is the first time Trump has publicly spoken about his plans to visit Malaysia and Japan as well. ___________________📌 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: I sued Anwar as his slander carries more weight as PM - Dr M; Trump confirms M'sia visit

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seriously considering attending the 47th Asean Summit, albeit there’s no confirmation so far.Anwar stated that the Russian delegate had only officially confirmed the attendance of its deputy prime minister, while maintaining that Putin had expressed interest towards attending the summit during their August meetup in Beijing.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is seriously considering attending the 47th Asean Summit, albeit there’s no confirmation so far.Anwar stated that the Russian delegate had only officially confirmed the attendance of its deputy prime minister, while maintaining that Putin had expressed interest towards attending the summit during their August meetup in Beijing.

Putin mulls attending Asean Summit, deputy PM confirmed for now, says Anwar

The Louvre Museum in Paris closed to the public on Sunday after a robbery in which nine items of great historical value were stolen.At around 09:30 local time Sunday, a gang of four burglars broke into the museum's Apollo Gallery -- home to the French Crown Jewels and other treasures -- by smashing the gallery's windows with angle grinders after hoisting themselves up from outside on a cherry picker.The Louvre's management had previously warned of infrastructure problems affecting the preservation and security of its collections, pending a major renovation program.

The Louvre Museum in Paris closed to the public on Sunday after a robbery in which nine items of great historical value were stolen.At around 09:30 local time Sunday, a gang of four burglars broke into the museum's Apollo Gallery -- home to the French Crown Jewels and other treasures -- by smashing the gallery's windows with angle grinders after hoisting themselves up from outside on a cherry picker.The Louvre's management had previously warned of infrastructure problems affecting the preservation and security of its collections, pending a major renovation program.

Visitors shocked by robbery at Louvre museum

The police will refer their investigation paper on the school stabbing which claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) today.Petaling Jaya district police chief Shamsudin Mamat confimed the matter to Malaysiakini.“We have obtained an extended period of remand on the suspect, starting today till Oct 28, and we will also be referring the investigation paper to prosecutors for their consideration,” he said.

The police will refer their investigation paper on the school stabbing which claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) today.Petaling Jaya district police chief Shamsudin Mamat confimed the matter to Malaysiakini.“We have obtained an extended period of remand on the suspect, starting today till Oct 28, and we will also be referring the investigation paper to prosecutors for their consideration,” he said.

Remand for suspect in stabbing case extended until Oct 28

A video has emerged showing businessperson Albert Tei discussing the transfer of RM150,000 with Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) deputy president Jahid Jahim.The one-minute video, posted on Oct 19 by the whistleblower Telegram channel Edisi Siasat, started with Tei discussing a mining project with the incumbent Tamparuli assemblyperson. Tei told the politician that initially, the project was ongoing, but there were many issues including forestry.Malaysiakini has contacted Jahid for a response to the video.Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/758575Credit: https://t.me/MY_edisisiasat/19724

A video has emerged showing businessperson Albert Tei discussing the transfer of RM150,000 with Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) deputy president Jahid Jahim.The one-minute video, posted on Oct 19 by the whistleblower Telegram channel Edisi Siasat, started with Tei discussing a mining project with the incumbent Tamparuli assemblyperson. Tei told the politician that initially, the project was ongoing, but there were many issues including forestry.Malaysiakini has contacted Jahid for a response to the video.Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/758575Credit: https://t.me/MY_edisisiasat/19724

Another alleged graft video hits PBS, this time against deputy president

United States President Donald Trump said he will soon travel to Malaysia as well as Japan, and South Korea.He said this in response to a question from a reporter after a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House yesterday.

United States President Donald Trump said he will soon travel to Malaysia as well as Japan, and South Korea.He said this in response to a question from a reporter after a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House yesterday.

Trump confirms upcoming trip to Malaysia

About 100 balloons in Yap Shing Xuen’s favourite shades of blue filled the sky above the Nirvana Centre in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, this morning, as family and friends said their final farewell before she was taken to Nirvana Memorial Park in Shah Alam for cremation and interment.According to media reports, family members, friends, and teachers released the balloons in a quiet tribute, following a 100m funeral procession led by Yap’s elder sister and a white hearse carrying her casket.News - https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/758555

About 100 balloons in Yap Shing Xuen’s favourite shades of blue filled the sky above the Nirvana Centre in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, this morning, as family and friends said their final farewell before she was taken to Nirvana Memorial Park in Shah Alam for cremation and interment.According to media reports, family members, friends, and teachers released the balloons in a quiet tribute, following a 100m funeral procession led by Yap’s elder sister and a white hearse carrying her casket.News - https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/758555

Stabbing victim's favourite colours fill the sky as mourners bid farewell

A video clip has surfaced on whistleblower Telegram channel Edisi Siasat today showing Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) acting president Dr Joachim Gunsalam allegedly discussing money with businessperson Albert Tei.According to a caption at the beginning of the clip and its time stamp, the discussion allegedly occurred last year at Gunsalam's office at the Sabah Local Government and Housing Ministry in Kota Kinabalu.The full context of the conversation was not clearly stated, but it was understood to be over a cancelled mineral exploration project.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/758473Credit https://t.me/MY_edisisiasat/19709

A video clip has surfaced on whistleblower Telegram channel Edisi Siasat today showing Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) acting president Dr Joachim Gunsalam allegedly discussing money with businessperson Albert Tei.According to a caption at the beginning of the clip and its time stamp, the discussion allegedly occurred last year at Gunsalam's office at the Sabah Local Government and Housing Ministry in Kota Kinabalu.The full context of the conversation was not clearly stated, but it was understood to be over a cancelled mineral exploration project.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/758473Credit https://t.me/MY_edisisiasat/19709

Video clip surfaces showing PBS chief discussing money with Albert

The Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) press conference today became tense as reporters grilled officials over the case of seven “heritage” players suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) for allegedly falsifying documents over their Malaysian lineage.The session, chaired by FAM deputy president S Sivasundaram, was initially expected to provide clarity on Fifa’s investigation into the players’ status.Instead, it devolved into a heated back-and-forth marked by disputes and factual confusion.

The Football Association of Malaysia’s (FAM) press conference today became tense as reporters grilled officials over the case of seven “heritage” players suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) for allegedly falsifying documents over their Malaysian lineage.The session, chaired by FAM deputy president S Sivasundaram, was initially expected to provide clarity on Fifa’s investigation into the players’ status.Instead, it devolved into a heated back-and-forth marked by disputes and factual confusion.

Tense moments at FAM press conference as officials grilled over ‘heritage’ player issue

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will establish an independent committee to investigate the case involving seven “heritage players” suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) over allegations of falsifying documents over their Malaysian ancestry.FAM deputy president S Sivasundaram also confirmed that the association’s secretary-general Noor Azman Rahman has been suspended with immediate effect.

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will establish an independent committee to investigate the case involving seven “heritage players” suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) over allegations of falsifying documents over their Malaysian ancestry.FAM deputy president S Sivasundaram also confirmed that the association’s secretary-general Noor Azman Rahman has been suspended with immediate effect.

FAM suspends sec-gen, to form independent committee to probe heritage player issue

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today gave a firm reminder to schools and parents to fully cooperate in addressing bullying in educational institutions, and warned them against protecting perpetrators for the sake of preserving a school’s image.He said some school administrators and parent-teacher associations (PTAs) tend to downplay or conceal bullying cases, seeing them as minor or non-serious, but such attitudes only risk worsening the issue in the long term."A reminder to schools: do not protect bullies, even in minor cases. Bullying is still a crime. Not everything should be considered a light offence," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the government is mulling establishing police presence at schools in response to a surge of violent incidents in schools nationwide.Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting today, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the cabinet had discussed the matter from an aspect that considered the “omnipresent” nature of the police force.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today gave a firm reminder to schools and parents to fully cooperate in addressing bullying in educational institutions, and warned them against protecting perpetrators for the sake of preserving a school’s image.He said some school administrators and parent-teacher associations (PTAs) tend to downplay or conceal bullying cases, seeing them as minor or non-serious, but such attitudes only risk worsening the issue in the long term."A reminder to schools: do not protect bullies, even in minor cases. Bullying is still a crime. Not everything should be considered a light offence," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the government is mulling establishing police presence at schools in response to a surge of violent incidents in schools nationwide.Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting today, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the cabinet had discussed the matter from an aspect that considered the “omnipresent” nature of the police force.___________________📌 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 warns schools against protecting bullies; Govt mulls police presence for safety

The government plans to raise the minimum age for social media usage to 16, in an effort to address social issues among school students, said government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil.He added that the government is also exploring the necessity and mechanisms for requiring social media accounts to be registered using official government documents, such as MyKad, MyDigitalID, and passports.

The government plans to raise the minimum age for social media usage to 16, in an effort to address social issues among school students, said government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil.He added that the government is also exploring the necessity and mechanisms for requiring social media accounts to be registered using official government documents, such as MyKad, MyDigitalID, and passports.

Govt considers raising minimum age for social media use to 16

In the wake of several shocking cases of school violence, PKR lawmaker Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has cautioned the government against hastily unveiling new plans or catchy slogans, saying such moves only reveal a deeper failure to grasp the roots of the crisis.The Setiawangsa MP said the real issue lies not in the absence of policies or circulars, but in a culture and system that fail to adequately support both teachers and students.

In the wake of several shocking cases of school violence, PKR lawmaker Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has cautioned the government against hastily unveiling new plans or catchy slogans, saying such moves only reveal a deeper failure to grasp the roots of the crisis.The Setiawangsa MP said the real issue lies not in the absence of policies or circulars, but in a culture and system that fail to adequately support both teachers and students.

Accountability can't be outsourced, Nik Nazmi reminds education minister

Singapore’s Home Affairs Ministry has accused PAS of contradicting itself and attempting to interfere in the city-state’s polls, after the Islamist party defended its leaders’ online posts supporting a Workers’ Party candidate during Singapore’s 2025 general election.The ministry claimed that PAS’ latest stance, which framed the comments by its leaders as “ordinary cross-border commentary”, marked a reversal of its earlier position distancing the party from the posts.

Singapore’s Home Affairs Ministry has accused PAS of contradicting itself and attempting to interfere in the city-state’s polls, after the Islamist party defended its leaders’ online posts supporting a Workers’ Party candidate during Singapore’s 2025 general election.The ministry claimed that PAS’ latest stance, which framed the comments by its leaders as “ordinary cross-border commentary”, marked a reversal of its earlier position distancing the party from the posts.

Singapore claims PAS contradicted itself, tried to influence voters

The Education Ministry will introduce Character Education as one of the key initiatives under the 2027 school curriculum, aimed at producing students with noble and responsible character.The ministry said the initiative represents a strategic shift in the national education system to strengthen the development of character and noble values among students in a comprehensive and structured manner.

The Education Ministry will introduce Character Education as one of the key initiatives under the 2027 school curriculum, aimed at producing students with noble and responsible character.The ministry said the initiative represents a strategic shift in the national education system to strengthen the development of character and noble values among students in a comprehensive and structured manner.

Character Education to be part of 2027 school curriculum, says MOE

Putrajaya has been urged to intervene and stop the MCMC from using public funds to file defamation suits against its critics, following the Shah Alam High Court’s ruling against Australian blogger Murray Hunter.Former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya argued that government agencies have “no business” suing members of the public over criticism, warning that such actions could have a chilling effect on free expression and public debate over the conduct of public institutions.“If the people in charge of MCMC think anyone has made a false statement about (or) in relation to it, the right thing for them to do is issue a statement denying, explaining, or clarifying (the matter),” Latheefa told Malaysiakini.

Putrajaya has been urged to intervene and stop the MCMC from using public funds to file defamation suits against its critics, following the Shah Alam High Court’s ruling against Australian blogger Murray Hunter.Former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya argued that government agencies have “no business” suing members of the public over criticism, warning that such actions could have a chilling effect on free expression and public debate over the conduct of public institutions.“If the people in charge of MCMC think anyone has made a false statement about (or) in relation to it, the right thing for them to do is issue a statement denying, explaining, or clarifying (the matter),” Latheefa told Malaysiakini.

Latheefa tells govt to stop MCMC from using taxpayers' money to silence critics

Police are not investigating the alleged forgery of documents involving Malaysia’s “heritage” football players, citing “no elements of a criminal offence."Urimai secretary Satees Muniandy, who lodged the police report, said he was informed of the matter via email yesterday.

Police are not investigating the alleged forgery of documents involving Malaysia’s “heritage” football players, citing “no elements of a criminal offence."Urimai secretary Satees Muniandy, who lodged the police report, said he was informed of the matter via email yesterday.

Police found 'no criminal element' in FAM document scandal, says Satees

Perikatan Nasional lawmakers have urged stricter vetting, psychological screening, and enhanced training for all school personnel, amid growing concern over sexual and violent crimes involving students on school premises.Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah claimed that the public perceived the government to be taking a “business as usual” stance in facing the issue, which has garnered widespread public alarm.As such, he called on the government to take immediate and drastic action to ensure that student safety is made an absolute priority.

Perikatan Nasional lawmakers have urged stricter vetting, psychological screening, and enhanced training for all school personnel, amid growing concern over sexual and violent crimes involving students on school premises.Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah claimed that the public perceived the government to be taking a “business as usual” stance in facing the issue, which has garnered widespread public alarm.As such, he called on the government to take immediate and drastic action to ensure that student safety is made an absolute priority.

PN MPs urge govt to take immediate action to improve school safety

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The mother of the Bandar Utama schoolgirl who died from her injuries following an attack by a 14-year-old assailant made a shocking revelation that her daughter was allegedly stabbed 200 times.At a press conference held at her 16-year-old daughter’s wake, Wong Lee Ping lamented that many falsehoods had been circulating on social media since the incident at her daughter’s school."We know online reports say 50 stab wounds, but in reality, my daughter suffered 200 stab wounds. She had 200 stab wounds from the stabbing. Not slashes, but stabs," said Wong.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police said that the suspect was only known as having learning difficulties."So far, I have been informed that the suspect had undergone remedial counselling managed by the school to improve his learning ability, not for his mental health or personality,” said Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar.___________________📌 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] The mother of the Bandar Utama schoolgirl who died from her injuries following an attack by a 14-year-old assailant made a shocking revelation that her daughter was allegedly stabbed 200 times.At a press conference held at her 16-year-old daughter’s wake, Wong Lee Ping lamented that many falsehoods had been circulating on social media since the incident at her daughter’s school."We know online reports say 50 stab wounds, but in reality, my daughter suffered 200 stab wounds. She had 200 stab wounds from the stabbing. Not slashes, but stabs," said Wong.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police said that the suspect was only known as having learning difficulties."So far, I have been informed that the suspect had undergone remedial counselling managed by the school to improve his learning ability, not for his mental health or personality,” said Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar.___________________📌 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: 'My daughter was stabbed 200 times' -Victim's mum; Suspect only had learning difficulties

DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng (Harapan-Bagan) urged the reinstatement of caning as a disciplinary measure amid the ongoing school safety crisis.During his debate on Budget 2026, he said caning should be implemented immediately in all schools, including private schools."Bring back caning widely into school grounds by requiring all teachers assigned to cane students to undergo regular psychological examinations for the health and safety of teachers and students.""Caning was effective during our school days when there were no such unfortunate incidents as today," he said in the Dewan Rakyat today.

DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng (Harapan-Bagan) urged the reinstatement of caning as a disciplinary measure amid the ongoing school safety crisis.During his debate on Budget 2026, he said caning should be implemented immediately in all schools, including private schools."Bring back caning widely into school grounds by requiring all teachers assigned to cane students to undergo regular psychological examinations for the health and safety of teachers and students.""Caning was effective during our school days when there were no such unfortunate incidents as today," he said in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Guan Eng urges govt to reinstate caning, equip schools with CCTV

The suspect who stabbed his 16-year-old schoolmate to death at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, was only known as having learning difficulties, said Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar.He dismissed widespread claims suggesting the school knew the 14-year-old suspect had mental health issues as not true.

The suspect who stabbed his 16-year-old schoolmate to death at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, was only known as having learning difficulties, said Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar.He dismissed widespread claims suggesting the school knew the 14-year-old suspect had mental health issues as not true.

School stabbing suspect was undergoing counselling for learning difficulties - police

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the Sabah state election will be held on Nov 29.In a press conference today, it also set Nov 15 for nominations, with early voting scheduled for Nov 25.EC chairperson Ramlan Harun said the campaigning period is set at 14 days, beginning from the nomination day until Nov 28 (11.59pm).

The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the Sabah state election will be held on Nov 29.In a press conference today, it also set Nov 15 for nominations, with early voting scheduled for Nov 25.EC chairperson Ramlan Harun said the campaigning period is set at 14 days, beginning from the nomination day until Nov 28 (11.59pm).

EC: Sabah polls set for Nov 29, nomination on Nov 15

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has sought to soften her ministry’s top officer’s admission that bullying and sexual harassment cases in schools had long been swept under the rug.When pressed in the Dewan Rakyat today by backbencher Howard Lee (Harapan-Ipoh Timor), Fadhlina moved to “clarify” Education Ministry director-general Azam Ahmad’s Oct 14 remark.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has sought to soften her ministry’s top officer’s admission that bullying and sexual harassment cases in schools had long been swept under the rug.When pressed in the Dewan Rakyat today by backbencher Howard Lee (Harapan-Ipoh Timor), Fadhlina moved to “clarify” Education Ministry director-general Azam Ahmad’s Oct 14 remark.

Edu DG didn't mean that bullying, sexual harassment cases were covered up, says Fadhlina

Several injuries were reported after a severe storm in Sijangkang, Kuala Langat yesterday.Five schools, a hall and about 40 houses were reported to have suffered damage during the storm which occurred at around 4.15 pm.

Several injuries were reported after a severe storm in Sijangkang, Kuala Langat yesterday.Five schools, a hall and about 40 houses were reported to have suffered damage during the storm which occurred at around 4.15 pm.

Injuries reported after severe storm sweeps through Sijangkang

In a clear violation of the ceasefire declaration, Israeli forces continued their aggression against the Gaza Strip today, reported the Palestine News and Information Agency.Occupation military tanks fired artillery shells towards civilians in the town of Bani Suhaila and the Sheikh Nasser neighbourhood, east of Khan Yunis and Gaza City.

In a clear violation of the ceasefire declaration, Israeli forces continued their aggression against the Gaza Strip today, reported the Palestine News and Information Agency.Occupation military tanks fired artillery shells towards civilians in the town of Bani Suhaila and the Sheikh Nasser neighbourhood, east of Khan Yunis and Gaza City.

Israeli tanks fire on Gaza despite ceasefire

Lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has expressed disappointment over the High Court in Kuala Lumpur's decision to allow attorney-general Tommy Thomas' application for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges against Najib Abdul Razak. In his submission earlier, Thomas said on Jan 28, there was an argument on whether there should be a joinder with the other charges."In a move to assist the court and avoid troubling your lordship for a ruling on the point, I propose not to proceed on those three charges before this court."I, therefore, seek an order of DNAA from your lordship on those three charges," he said.Thomas added that Najib would be charged over the three counts of money laundering before the Sessions Court on a later date.Najib is being represented by Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has expressed disappointment over the High Court in Kuala Lumpur's decision to allow attorney-general Tommy Thomas' application for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges against Najib Abdul Razak. In his submission earlier, Thomas said on Jan 28, there was an argument on whether there should be a joinder with the other charges. "In a move to assist the court and avoid troubling your lordship for a ruling on the point, I propose not to proceed on those three charges before this court. "I, therefore, seek an order of DNAA from your lordship on those three charges," he said. Thomas added that Najib would be charged over the three counts of money laundering before the Sessions Court on a later date. Najib is being represented by Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Shafee: This is completely bonkers