Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today advised Sanusi Muhammad Nor that he should focus on his duties as Kedah Menteri Besar instead of meddling in political affairs in other states.Speaking to reporters today, Fahmi described the Perikatan Nasional elections director as someone who talks more than actually doing his job.Fahmi said this in response to Sanusi's remarks yesterday that Perikatan Nasional aims to shatter the "cracked" relations between parties in the government.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today advised Sanusi Muhammad Nor that he should focus on his duties as Kedah Menteri Besar instead of meddling in political affairs in other states.Speaking to reporters today, Fahmi described the Perikatan Nasional elections director as someone who talks more than actually doing his job.Fahmi said this in response to Sanusi's remarks yesterday that Perikatan Nasional aims to shatter the "cracked" relations between parties in the government.

Sanusi should shut up and focus on Kedah, says Fahmi

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar believes Perikatan Nasional will present the better candidate to contest in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.Speaking to reporters, he also said that several surveys have shown a decline in support in the seats held by the unity government.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/DrAhmadSamsuri/videos/631105169219154

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar believes Perikatan Nasional will present the better candidate to contest in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.Speaking to reporters, he also said that several surveys have shown a decline in support in the seats held by the unity government.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/DrAhmadSamsuri/videos/631105169219154

KKB polls: Harapan's popularity has dropped, says Samsuri

[KiniNews] Two naval helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session at the Royal Malaysian Navy stadium in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to the navy, all 10 people on board the two aircraft were killed in the incident during a flyover training for the 90th Naval Day celebration, at 9.32am.The collision involved a Eurocopter Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139 Maritime Operations Helicopter. Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard a bold assertion from Najib Abdul Razak's lead defence counsel, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, stating that the 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib are "all wrong."During today's RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial, Shafee raised concerns about the legality of the charges, comprising four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Two naval helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session at the Royal Malaysian Navy stadium in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to the navy, all 10 people on board the two aircraft were killed in the incident during a flyover training for the 90th Naval Day celebration, at 9.32am.The collision involved a Eurocopter Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139 Maritime Operations Helicopter. Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard a bold assertion from Najib Abdul Razak's lead defence counsel, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, stating that the 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib are "all wrong."During today's RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial, Shafee raised concerns about the legality of the charges, comprising four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: 10 killed in naval chopper collision, Najib’s defence challenges legality of 1MDB charges

The 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib Abdul Razak are “all wrong”, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard.Najib’s lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah raised the contention during today’s RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial against the former prime minister, concerning four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.

The 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib Abdul Razak are “all wrong”, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard.Najib’s lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah raised the contention during today’s RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial against the former prime minister, concerning four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.

‘All wrong!’ - Najib's defence challenges legality of 1MDB charges

PAS Youth has predicted that BN and Pakatan Harapan will “die together” in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.According to its chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, this is because Umno’s “power-abuse disease” has infected its coalition partner.

PAS Youth has predicted that BN and Pakatan Harapan will “die together” in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.According to its chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, this is because Umno’s “power-abuse disease” has infected its coalition partner.

PAS Youth: Umno's 'power-abuse disease' spells doom for BN, Harapan

Two armed forces helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper.They were rehearsing for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.

Two armed forces helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper.They were rehearsing for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.

Two armed forces helicopters crash during Navy celebration prep in Lumut

The armed forces will form an investigation board to probe the helicopter collision in Lumut, Perak.Speaking to reporters, Armed Forces Chief Mohammad Ab Rahman extended his condolences to the victims’ families.

The armed forces will form an investigation board to probe the helicopter collision in Lumut, Perak.Speaking to reporters, Armed Forces Chief Mohammad Ab Rahman extended his condolences to the victims’ families.

Armed forces to launch probe on helicopter collision, offers condolences

A PKR leader has taken a swipe at former PKR vice-president N Surendran over the latter's remark that the party is now "morally dead".PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan said Surendran, who quit the party in February, should consider joining Bersatu along with former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703247

A PKR leader has taken a swipe at former PKR vice-president N Surendran over the latter's remark that the party is now "morally dead".PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan said Surendran, who quit the party in February, should consider joining Bersatu along with former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703247

Surendran should continue his 'struggle' with Azmin in Bersatu, says PKR leader

Perikatan Nasional will use the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election to shatter the “cracked” relations between parties in government.This is according to PN election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor when asked to comment on MCA and MIC's decisions not to help Pakatan Harapan in the by-election.

Perikatan Nasional will use the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election to shatter the “cracked” relations between parties in government.This is according to PN election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor when asked to comment on MCA and MIC's decisions not to help Pakatan Harapan in the by-election.

Sanusi: PN will shatter BN-Harapan 'cracked' relationship

Two Malaysian Armed Forces helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper - both of which were involved in a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.Video source:https://twitter.com/Marchfoward/status/1782599776309231647

Two Malaysian Armed Forces helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper - both of which were involved in a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.Video source:https://twitter.com/Marchfoward/status/1782599776309231647

Two helicopters collide in mid-air at Lumut Naval Base

[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

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said, while he respects the graduates’ freedom of expression and opposes action being taken against them, convocation ceremonies are not the appropriate venues to hold protests.In a post published through his Instagram account last night, Syed Saddiq said convocations are a special occasion for students to celebrate their achievements while their parents look on with pride.Such a joyous and meaningful occasion should not be marred by protests, he said.His stand echoes that of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who said convocations are neither the right time nor place for protests.

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said, while he respects the graduates’ freedom of expression and opposes action being taken against them, convocation ceremonies are not the appropriate venues to hold protests.In a post published through his Instagram account last night, Syed Saddiq said convocations are a special occasion for students to celebrate their achievements while their parents look on with pride.Such a joyous and meaningful occasion should not be marred by protests, he said.His stand echoes that of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who said convocations are neither the right time nor place for protests.

Convocations aren't for protests, Syed Saddiq echoes Dr M