[KiniNews] Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.A five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said that the dissenting judgment opens another avenue in the case.When met by the media after proceedings, Shafee declined to confirm whether a second review application would be filed.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.A five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said that the dissenting judgment opens another avenue in the case.When met by the media after proceedings, Shafee declined to confirm whether a second review application would be filed.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Najib back to Kajang Prison, but Shafee says it’s not over

Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Tanjung Bidara Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh hari ini mengangkat sumpah sebagai Ketua Menteri Melaka yang ke-13.Istiadat Pengurniaan Suratcara Pelantikan dan Angkat Sumpah Jawatan, Taat Setia serta Sumpah Simpan Rahsia Yang Amat Berhormat Ketua Menteri Melaka itu berlangsung di hadapan Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam di Seri Negeri di sini, pada pukul 3.33 petang secara tertutup.

Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Tanjung Bidara Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh hari ini mengangkat sumpah sebagai Ketua Menteri Melaka yang ke-13.Istiadat Pengurniaan Suratcara Pelantikan dan Angkat Sumpah Jawatan, Taat Setia serta Sumpah Simpan Rahsia Yang Amat Berhormat Ketua Menteri Melaka itu berlangsung di hadapan Yang Dipertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd Ali Rustam di Seri Negeri di sini, pada pukul 3.33 petang secara tertutup.

Rauf angkat sumpah ketua menteri Melaka

Bank Negara has been urged to continue its policy of holding off on hiking interest rates through the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng said Bank Negara should align itself with the new policies of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government by focusing on his three key priorities.

Bank Negara has been urged to continue its policy of holding off on hiking interest rates through the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng said Bank Negara should align itself with the new policies of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government by focusing on his three key priorities.

Guan Eng: Bank Negara should maintain freeze on interest rate hikes

Schools have been directed to include anti-corruption elements into their syllabus, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.This is in accordance with a 1998 Education Ministry circular to include anti-corruption elements in the nation’s curriculum, she said.She said the ministry is strengthening moral values across every subject taught in schools, as well as specifically refining Islamic and Moral studies.

Schools have been directed to include anti-corruption elements into their syllabus, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.This is in accordance with a 1998 Education Ministry circular to include anti-corruption elements in the nation’s curriculum, she said.She said the ministry is strengthening moral values across every subject taught in schools, as well as specifically refining Islamic and Moral studies.

Minister: Anti-graft included in school syllabus

Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says that the dissenting judgment by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli opens another avenue in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.When met by the media after proceedings, Shafee declines to confirm whether a second review application would be filed.Earlier today, the Federal Court, in a majority 4-1 verdict, dismissed Najib Abdul Razak’s review application to quash his guilty verdict and sentence in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.

Lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah says that the dissenting judgment by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli opens another avenue in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.When met by the media after proceedings, Shafee declines to confirm whether a second review application would be filed.Earlier today, the Federal Court, in a majority 4-1 verdict, dismissed Najib Abdul Razak’s review application to quash his guilty verdict and sentence in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.

Shafee: It's not the end

Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.A five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/660637

Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.A five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/660637

Najib returns to Kajang Prison

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today hinted that the formation of a coalition government that is expected to happen in Malacca may not necessarily occur in other states, including Johor.The BN chairperson said this was because the political situation in Malacca differed from those in other states.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today hinted that the formation of a coalition government that is expected to happen in Malacca may not necessarily occur in other states, including Johor.The BN chairperson said this was because the political situation in Malacca differed from those in other states.

Zahid: Coalition govt may not be formed in all states

Najib Abdul Razak's supporters today chanted 'Bossku' and demanded for his freedom outside the Palace of Justice after a Federal Court bench in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Najib will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.

Najib Abdul Razak's supporters today chanted 'Bossku' and demanded for his freedom outside the Palace of Justice after a Federal Court bench in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Najib will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.

Najib supporters shed tears, demand he be freed

The management of a venue in Selangor never confirmed the booking for an event featuring Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.This is despite Sanusi’s claim that the event organiser had secured approval to use a hall at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (Maeps) but was subsequently revoked.

The management of a venue in Selangor never confirmed the booking for an event featuring Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.This is despite Sanusi’s claim that the event organiser had secured approval to use a hall at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (Maeps) but was subsequently revoked.

Mat Sabu: No reservation confirmed for Kedah MB's event

Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.A five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Abdul Rahman made up the sole dissenting ruling to allow the review.

Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.A five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.Abdul Rahman made up the sole dissenting ruling to allow the review.

Najib to stay in jail, apex court denies SRC review

The atmosphere outside the Palace of Justice today appeared sombre after it decided that Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.This is after a five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.

The atmosphere outside the Palace of Justice today appeared sombre after it decided that Najib Abdul Razak will continue to serve his 12-year jail term in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.This is after a five-person Federal Court bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli in a majority 4-1 verdict today denied the former prime minister's review application.

Sombre atmosphere among supporters after court denies Najib's SRC review

The apex court in a 4-1 majority decision dismisses Najib Abdul Razak's review application against his RM42 million SRC International corruption case.Federal Court judge Vernon Ong says on behalf of the five-person bench that Najib Abdul Razak is the author of his misfortune.

The apex court in a 4-1 majority decision dismisses Najib Abdul Razak's review application against his RM42 million SRC International corruption case.Federal Court judge Vernon Ong says on behalf of the five-person bench that Najib Abdul Razak is the author of his misfortune.

Najib's SRC review dismissed by apex court 4-1

[KiniNews] The Federal Court is set to decide tomorrow on Najib Abdul Razak’s application to review the former prime minister’s conviction and sentencing in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.The decision of the five-person bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli could result in the complete acquittal of Najib, also a former finance minister, on seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering.In the event that the apex court does not dismiss the review bid, it could also either order for a retrial of Najib’s case before a new High Court judge, other than Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, or for a rehearing of his appeal before a fresh Federal Court bench not led by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. ___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The Federal Court is set to decide tomorrow on Najib Abdul Razak’s application to review the former prime minister’s conviction and sentencing in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.The decision of the five-person bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli could result in the complete acquittal of Najib, also a former finance minister, on seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering.In the event that the apex court does not dismiss the review bid, it could also either order for a retrial of Najib’s case before a new High Court judge, other than Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, or for a rehearing of his appeal before a fresh Federal Court bench not led by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. ___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: SRC review verdict - Will Najib walk free tomorrow?

Former PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin testified she did not know the details of the RM10 million bond that she signed before being allowed to contest in Ampang under the party ticket during the 14th general election (GE14).In her witness statement against PKR’s RM10 million suit for leaving the party, the former plantation industries and commodities minister claimed that she was forced to sign the document and that she did not know the details of it.The former Parti Bangsa Malaysia member claimed that she had no time to go through the document as she only received it without any explanation the day before the GE14 nomination in 2018.

Former PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin testified she did not know the details of the RM10 million bond that she signed before being allowed to contest in Ampang under the party ticket during the 14th general election (GE14).In her witness statement against PKR’s RM10 million suit for leaving the party, the former plantation industries and commodities minister claimed that she was forced to sign the document and that she did not know the details of it.The former Parti Bangsa Malaysia member claimed that she had no time to go through the document as she only received it without any explanation the day before the GE14 nomination in 2018.

Zuraida: I was forced to sign, didn't know details of RM10m PKR bond

Four siblings, aged three to eight years, died in a fire at their house in Kampung Sabak Awor in Muar, Johor, last night.At the time of the incident, their father, a Myanmar national, was working at a restaurant while their mother, an Orang Asli, went out to buy food at a nearby shop for buka puasa.Muar District police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the children, Puteri Aisyah Tenko To aged eight, Mohd Hakim, six, Mustakim, four, and Fatihah Aisyah, three, were found dead inside the bathroom.According to Bernama, Raiz Mukhliz said neighbours heard screams from inside the home.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/660564

Four siblings, aged three to eight years, died in a fire at their house in Kampung Sabak Awor in Muar, Johor, last night.At the time of the incident, their father, a Myanmar national, was working at a restaurant while their mother, an Orang Asli, went out to buy food at a nearby shop for buka puasa.Muar District police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the children, Puteri Aisyah Tenko To aged eight, Mohd Hakim, six, Mustakim, four, and Fatihah Aisyah, three, were found dead inside the bathroom.According to Bernama, Raiz Mukhliz said neighbours heard screams from inside the home.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/660564

Fire claims the lives of 4 siblings in Muar

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed speculation that Tanjung Bidara assemblyperson Ab Rauf Yusoh has been nominated for the position of Malacca chief minister.Rauf, who is the state BN chairperson, will replace Sulaiman Md Ali, who tendered his resignation yesterday, which Zahid attributed to health reasons.Zahid said that a letter was sent to Malacca governor Ali Rustam with the nomination.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed speculation that Tanjung Bidara assemblyperson Ab Rauf Yusoh has been nominated for the position of Malacca chief minister.Rauf, who is the state BN chairperson, will replace Sulaiman Md Ali, who tendered his resignation yesterday, which Zahid attributed to health reasons.Zahid said that a letter was sent to Malacca governor Ali Rustam with the nomination.

Rauf nominated as new Malacca CM

Prime Minister Ibrahim's three-day official visit to China is expected to open a new chapter in strengthening the strategic relationship between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing in a more comprehensive way.This is Anwar’s maiden visit to this East Asian country since taking office last November.

Prime Minister Ibrahim's three-day official visit to China is expected to open a new chapter in strengthening the strategic relationship between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing in a more comprehensive way.This is Anwar’s maiden visit to this East Asian country since taking office last November.

Anwar arrives in China to boost KL-Beijing strategic ties

Technological competition should be one of the principal agenda items for discussion at the highest levels, on par with discourses on security and general economic matters, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.He said with the current race centred around cutting-edge technology as demonstrated in the competition in the semiconductor industry, the rivalry to be ahead in this could take either a productive or destructive turn.“Having said that, let me reiterate that unfettered competition must give way to spirited collaboration,” he said during a plenary session at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 (BFA 2023) in Hainan, China, today.

Technological competition should be one of the principal agenda items for discussion at the highest levels, on par with discourses on security and general economic matters, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.He said with the current race centred around cutting-edge technology as demonstrated in the competition in the semiconductor industry, the rivalry to be ahead in this could take either a productive or destructive turn.“Having said that, let me reiterate that unfettered competition must give way to spirited collaboration,” he said during a plenary session at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2023 (BFA 2023) in Hainan, China, today.

Anwar in China, urges inclusion of technological competition in discussions

The Federal Court is set to decide tomorrow on Najib Abdul Razak’s application to review the former prime minister’s conviction and sentencing in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.The decision of the five-person bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli could result in the complete acquittal of Najib, also a former finance minister, on seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering.

The Federal Court is set to decide tomorrow on Najib Abdul Razak’s application to review the former prime minister’s conviction and sentencing in the RM42 million SRC International corruption case.The decision of the five-person bench chaired by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli could result in the complete acquittal of Najib, also a former finance minister, on seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering.

Najib's SRC International review verdict to be known tomorrow

MACC has denied allegations of selective prosecution in its investigation into the Pandora Papers.Its chief commissioner Azam Baki said this in response to political economist Edmund Terence Gomez’s claims that MACC has not called up leaders from the government bloc despite being named in the leaked documents.

MACC has denied allegations of selective prosecution in its investigation into the Pandora Papers.Its chief commissioner Azam Baki said this in response to political economist Edmund Terence Gomez’s claims that MACC has not called up leaders from the government bloc despite being named in the leaked documents.

MACC: No selective prosecution in Pandora Papers probe

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he has received Malacca Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali’s resignation letter.He said Sulaiman handed him the letter when they met at his office at the Parliament complex.On rumours that Tanjung Bidara assemblyperson Ab Rauf Yusoh is set to replace Sulaiman, Zahid refused to confirm or deny the matter.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he has received Malacca Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali’s resignation letter.He said Sulaiman handed him the letter when they met at his office at the Parliament complex.On rumours that Tanjung Bidara assemblyperson Ab Rauf Yusoh is set to replace Sulaiman, Zahid refused to confirm or deny the matter.

Zahid confirms Malacca CM's resignation

The current taxation model in the country is not sustainable and will eventually need to be phased out, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.As such, the government is already looking at taking steps to improve the country’s tax revenue, he said.

The current taxation model in the country is not sustainable and will eventually need to be phased out, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.As such, the government is already looking at taking steps to improve the country’s tax revenue, he said.

Ahmad Maslan: Govt to address unsustainable tax model

Pakatan Harapan and BN have agreed upon several parameters for the allocation of seats in the six state polls, said Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.“Negotiations on the formula for seat distribution between Harapan and BN have started,” he said at a dialogue with the media yesterday, adding that negotiations were already held but have not been completed because a series of negotiations is needed.

Pakatan Harapan and BN have agreed upon several parameters for the allocation of seats in the six state polls, said Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.“Negotiations on the formula for seat distribution between Harapan and BN have started,” he said at a dialogue with the media yesterday, adding that negotiations were already held but have not been completed because a series of negotiations is needed.

Harapan, BN start seat negotiations for state polls

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has expressed surprise over the claim by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor that he (Sanusi) has been barred from attending events organised by the federal government."I am here in Kedah in my capacity as the communications and digital minister, and everyone, all the MPs, and state assemblypersons are invited to my programmes. "In fact, I am here with a representative of the Padang Terap MP (Nurul Amin Hamid of PAS)," Fahmi told reporters at the event where he officiated the Fixed Broadband Unity Package at Dewan Persatuan Penduduk Taman Sri Wang in Sungai Petani, Kedah."I do not know what he means," he added when asked about the claim by Sanusi that the federal government had made a decision not to invite him to such events.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has expressed surprise over the claim by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor that he (Sanusi) has been barred from attending events organised by the federal government."I am here in Kedah in my capacity as the communications and digital minister, and everyone, all the MPs, and state assemblypersons are invited to my programmes. "In fact, I am here with a representative of the Padang Terap MP (Nurul Amin Hamid of PAS)," Fahmi told reporters at the event where he officiated the Fixed Broadband Unity Package at Dewan Persatuan Penduduk Taman Sri Wang in Sungai Petani, Kedah."I do not know what he means," he added when asked about the claim by Sanusi that the federal government had made a decision not to invite him to such events.

Fahmi puzzled by Sanusi's claim that federal govt barred him from its events

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar told reporters that he has been attending events organised by the federal government.He added that he will check with Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on claims that the latter has been barred from attending such events.Yesterday, Sanusi made the claim on social media that he has been barred from attending federal government events.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=196...

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar told reporters that he has been attending events organised by the federal government.He added that he will check with Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on claims that the latter has been barred from attending such events.Yesterday, Sanusi made the claim on social media that he has been barred from attending federal government events.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=196...

Terengganu MB has no issues attending federal govt events, to check with Sanusi

An academic has urged Pakatan Harapan to improve how it formulates and communicates its policies.Speaking at a forum last night, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia principal research fellow Denison Jayasooria said that recent events reveal that the government seems ill-prepared when implementing its initiatives.

An academic has urged Pakatan Harapan to improve how it formulates and communicates its policies.Speaking at a forum last night, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia principal research fellow Denison Jayasooria said that recent events reveal that the government seems ill-prepared when implementing its initiatives.

Harapan needs to improve how it formulates and communicates its policies, says academic