[KiniNews] PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang didn't hold back in his first campaign appearance for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, launching a scathing attack on DAP.Addressing the crowd at Perikatan Nasional's "Ceramah Perdana" in Batang Kali last night, he warned Umno members and supporters in Selangor not to repeat their mistake of losing political power in Singapore.DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok did not mince words in her response to Hadi, highlighting what she sees as Hadi's outdated perspective on race and religion.Kok expressed sympathy for Hadi's apparent struggle with modernity, suggesting he's stuck in an outdated mindset fixated on race and religion.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang didn't hold back in his first campaign appearance for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, launching a scathing attack on DAP.Addressing the crowd at Perikatan Nasional's "Ceramah Perdana" in Batang Kali last night, he warned Umno members and supporters in Selangor not to repeat their mistake of losing political power in Singapore.DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok did not mince words in her response to Hadi, highlighting what she sees as Hadi's outdated perspective on race and religion.Kok expressed sympathy for Hadi's apparent struggle with modernity, suggesting he's stuck in an outdated mindset fixated on race and religion.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Hadi slammed for using DAP boogeyman to attract Umno supporters in KKB

Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has responded to opposition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan's statement that PN would file an election petition if Pakatan Harapan wins the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.She said it is their right to file an election petition to challenge the result, however she found it strange that they want to file it before anything had happened.

Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has responded to opposition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan's statement that PN would file an election petition if Pakatan Harapan wins the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.She said it is their right to file an election petition to challenge the result, however she found it strange that they want to file it before anything had happened.

It's as if they already know they will lose, says Azalina on PN's election petition remark

Darsa Group chief executive officer Mohammed Faiz Zuhdi has insisted that their restaurant is not racist as claimed.He said the company does not agree with using religious, racial, or political sentiments to attract customers to a business.“Therefore, once again, we apologise and thank you for this extraordinary response,” he said at a press conference today at DFC Restaurant in Rawang.

Darsa Group chief executive officer Mohammed Faiz Zuhdi has insisted that their restaurant is not racist as claimed.He said the company does not agree with using religious, racial, or political sentiments to attract customers to a business.“Therefore, once again, we apologise and thank you for this extraordinary response,” he said at a press conference today at DFC Restaurant in Rawang.

Type-DFC: Fried chicken restaurant CEO apologises, denies racism claims

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has responded to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil over his response to criticism about Malaysia's ranking in the press freedom index.Khairy said Fahmi is in the government now, not in the opposition and he comes from PKR, a reformist party.He added that Fahmi shouldn’t respond like an Umno minister.The 2024 World Media Freedom Index report published by RSF recently showed that Malaysia's position fell 34 places to 107, compared to last year's position of 73.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eql9tPGzmBc

Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has responded to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil over his response to criticism about Malaysia's ranking in the press freedom index.Khairy said Fahmi is in the government now, not in the opposition and he comes from PKR, a reformist party.He added that Fahmi shouldn’t respond like an Umno minister.The 2024 World Media Freedom Index report published by RSF recently showed that Malaysia's position fell 34 places to 107, compared to last year's position of 73.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eql9tPGzmBc

Fahmi comes from a reformist party, shouldn't respond like an Umno minister, says Khairy

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has responded with a sarcastic retort to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s vitriol.The Seputeh MP said she understands the 76-year-old politician’s “dilemma of being trapped in an antiquated mindset that lacks imagination” which forces him to harp on issues of race and religion.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/705140

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has responded with a sarcastic retort to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s vitriol.The Seputeh MP said she understands the 76-year-old politician’s “dilemma of being trapped in an antiquated mindset that lacks imagination” which forces him to harp on issues of race and religion.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/705140

Teresa Kok fires back at Hadi’s ‘outdated views’

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang launched his trademark tirade against DAP during his maiden appearance on the campaign trail in the Kuala Kulu Baharu poll.Speaking at Perikatan Nasional’s “Ceramah Perdana” in Batang Kali last night, he cautioned Umno members and supporters in Selangor not to repeat the mistake of losing political power like what transpired in Singapore.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/705116

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang launched his trademark tirade against DAP during his maiden appearance on the campaign trail in the Kuala Kulu Baharu poll.Speaking at Perikatan Nasional’s “Ceramah Perdana” in Batang Kali last night, he cautioned Umno members and supporters in Selangor not to repeat the mistake of losing political power like what transpired in Singapore.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/705116

Hadi warns Umno against 'extremist' DAP's agenda to seize power

The management of Darsa Fried Chicken Restaurant (DFC) has transferred a staff member who made racist comments on the restaurant’s official Facebook page to another operational department.Its chief executive officer, Mohammed Faiz Zuhdi, said they took the responsibility seriously and said that the staff’s action did not reflect the views or values held by DFC.

The management of Darsa Fried Chicken Restaurant (DFC) has transferred a staff member who made racist comments on the restaurant’s official Facebook page to another operational department.Its chief executive officer, Mohammed Faiz Zuhdi, said they took the responsibility seriously and said that the staff’s action did not reflect the views or values held by DFC.

'Type-C' incident: DFC has transferred Facebook admin to another department

The management of Darsa Fried Chicken Restaurant (DFC) held a press conference today over the incident involving one of their staff member who had made racist comments on the restaurant’s official Facebook page.Its chief executive officer, Mohammed Faiz Zuhdi, said they took the responsibility seriously and claimed that the staff’s action did not reflect the views or values held by DFC.

The management of Darsa Fried Chicken Restaurant (DFC) held a press conference today over the incident involving one of their staff member who had made racist comments on the restaurant’s official Facebook page.Its chief executive officer, Mohammed Faiz Zuhdi, said they took the responsibility seriously and claimed that the staff’s action did not reflect the views or values held by DFC.

[Full Video] Press conference by Darsa Fried Chicken over 'Type-C' incident

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain has called on all parties to cease speculations that could compromise ongoing investigations over attacks on three national footballers, including any alleged royal link.Razarudin reportedly dismissed the claims made by “irresponsible parties” sharing speculations and slander, despite an active investigation that has yet to establish a motive behind the series of recent attacks against Akhyar Rashid, Faisal Halim and Safiq Rahim.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/705079

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain has called on all parties to cease speculations that could compromise ongoing investigations over attacks on three national footballers, including any alleged royal link.Razarudin reportedly dismissed the claims made by “irresponsible parties” sharing speculations and slander, despite an active investigation that has yet to establish a motive behind the series of recent attacks against Akhyar Rashid, Faisal Halim and Safiq Rahim.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/705079

IGP: Stop 'royal links' speculations behind attacks on footballers

A suspected petrol bomb attack shook an entertainment centre on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in Kuala Lumpur early yesterday.Dang Wangi deputy police chief Nazron Abdul Yusof confirmed the incident, stating that they are investigating it under Section 435 of the Penal Code for causing mischief by fire or explosive substance.CCTV footage obtained from a neighbouring establishment shows the harrowing events.Four individuals arrived at the scene on two motorcycles.They allegedly threw two objects, believed to be petrol bombs, before swiftly fleeing the area.

A suspected petrol bomb attack shook an entertainment centre on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in Kuala Lumpur early yesterday.Dang Wangi deputy police chief Nazron Abdul Yusof confirmed the incident, stating that they are investigating it under Section 435 of the Penal Code for causing mischief by fire or explosive substance.CCTV footage obtained from a neighbouring establishment shows the harrowing events.Four individuals arrived at the scene on two motorcycles.They allegedly threw two objects, believed to be petrol bombs, before swiftly fleeing the area.

KL entertainment centre hit in petrol bomb attack

Governments may change, but one complaint persists in Malaysia - the feeling of marginalisation among the Indian community.However, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin sees a shift: Indian Malaysians are growing more confident in Islamic leadership.He believes this confidence might lead them to support Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu polls tomorrow.

Governments may change, but one complaint persists in Malaysia - the feeling of marginalisation among the Indian community.However, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin sees a shift: Indian Malaysians are growing more confident in Islamic leadership.He believes this confidence might lead them to support Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu polls tomorrow.

PAS spiritual leader predicts Indian backing for PN candidate in KKB

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang launched his trademark tirade against DAP during his maiden appearance on the campaign trail in the Kuala Kulu Baharu poll.Speaking at Perikatan Nasional’s “Ceramah Perdana” in Batang Kali last night, he cautioned Umno members and supporters in Selangor not to repeat the mistake of losing political power like what transpired in Singapore.Born of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), he described DAP as an “extremist” outfit which seeks to seize political power subtly, which can lead to disturbances in the nation.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/405718832357826

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang launched his trademark tirade against DAP during his maiden appearance on the campaign trail in the Kuala Kulu Baharu poll.Speaking at Perikatan Nasional’s “Ceramah Perdana” in Batang Kali last night, he cautioned Umno members and supporters in Selangor not to repeat the mistake of losing political power like what transpired in Singapore.Born of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP), he described DAP as an “extremist” outfit which seeks to seize political power subtly, which can lead to disturbances in the nation.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/405718832357826

Hadi warns Umno supporters of DAP's Singapore-like threat

Police are probing a suspected petrol bomb at an entertainment centre in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in Kuala Lumpur, early yesterday.Dang Wangi deputy police chief Nazron Abd Yusof confirmed the incident.CCTV footage of the incident, recorded from a premise neighbouring the attacked outlet, shows four men arriving at the scene on two motorcycles, before lobbing two objects, believed to be petrol bombs, and fleeing.

Police are probing a suspected petrol bomb at an entertainment centre in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in Kuala Lumpur, early yesterday.Dang Wangi deputy police chief Nazron Abd Yusof confirmed the incident.CCTV footage of the incident, recorded from a premise neighbouring the attacked outlet, shows four men arriving at the scene on two motorcycles, before lobbing two objects, believed to be petrol bombs, and fleeing.

Entertainment outlet in KL petrol bombed, cops initiate probe

The coalition government’s poster boy for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari spoke at the coalition's Grand Finale 'mega ceramah' on Thursday night.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/pakatanharapan.my/videos/305297395946538

The coalition government’s poster boy for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari spoke at the coalition's Grand Finale 'mega ceramah' on Thursday night.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/pakatanharapan.my/videos/305297395946538

[Full Speech] Selangor MB Amirudin Shari at Harapan's 'mega ceramah' in KKB

Full video of PN Chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin's speech at the PN Grand Finale 'mega ceramah' in conjunction with the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, which will be held on May 11, 2024.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/405718832357826

Full video of PN Chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin's speech at the PN Grand Finale 'mega ceramah' in conjunction with the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, which will be held on May 11, 2024.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/405718832357826

[Full speech] Muhyiddin Yassin at PN's Grand Finale 'mega ceramah' in KKB

[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story. We are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first, he said.Yesterday Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin had reportedly said that the two have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.Hamzah said that based on Bersatu’s constitution, they have automatically ceased to be members.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://mk.my/hFMfYpu

[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story. We are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first, he said.Yesterday Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin had reportedly said that the two have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.Hamzah said that based on Bersatu’s constitution, they have automatically ceased to be members.___________________Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://mk.my/hFMfYpu

#KiniNews: No talks of admitting ex-Bersatu reps, says Fahmi; Rogue Bersatu reps membership ceased

Bersatu vice-president Radzi Jidin's full speech at Kuala Kubu Baharu on May 8th 2024.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/973833414333711

Bersatu vice-president Radzi Jidin's full speech at Kuala Kubu Baharu on May 8th 2024.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/perikatann/videos/973833414333711

[Full Video] Radzi Jidin's speech at PN's ceramah in KKB, 8 May 2024

After being called a liar, ex-MP Charles Santiago said the Indian community needs real solutions to their plight instead of empty rhetoric.“It’s easy to gloss over with vague words. Promises to look into issues are even easier. These problems are decades long. What are the tangible solutions proposed? Don’t vomit rhetoric. Give me real answers,” he said.Charles said this in response to Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide Jay Jay Denis , who had accused him of painting an inaccurate picture about Amirudin not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.

After being called a liar, ex-MP Charles Santiago said the Indian community needs real solutions to their plight instead of empty rhetoric.“It’s easy to gloss over with vague words. Promises to look into issues are even easier. These problems are decades long. What are the tangible solutions proposed? Don’t vomit rhetoric. Give me real answers,” he said.Charles said this in response to Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide Jay Jay Denis , who had accused him of painting an inaccurate picture about Amirudin not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.

Skip the rhetoric, give real answers, Charles tells S'gor MB's aide

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has backed Selangor FC’s decision not to participate in an upcoming match with Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) in Johor for the Charity Shield 2024 event.This comes after several football players were attacked by unknown persons.The ruler also expressed disappointment with the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for rejecting Selangor FC’s appeal for the games to be postponed.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704977

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has backed Selangor FC’s decision not to participate in an upcoming match with Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) in Johor for the Charity Shield 2024 event.This comes after several football players were attacked by unknown persons.The ruler also expressed disappointment with the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for rejecting Selangor FC’s appeal for the games to be postponed.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704977

State ruler backs S'gor FC's decision to withdraw, chides football league

Bersatu's Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi campaigned for Pakatan Harapan in Kuala Kubu Bharu last night and called on voters to vote for Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao.In his speech, Zulkafperi explained why he decided to back Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=946176783658122

Bersatu's Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi campaigned for Pakatan Harapan in Kuala Kubu Bharu last night and called on voters to vote for Pakatan Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao.In his speech, Zulkafperi explained why he decided to back Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=946176783658122

Rogue Bersatu MP explains why he decided to support Anwar

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.“We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story and we are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first,” said the PKR leader.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said there has been no discussion about admitting Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari into Pakatan Harapan after the duo lost their Bersatu membership.“We have not discussed this. We will wait and see because it’s a developing story and we are unsure of the full facts. Let’s clarify a few things first,” said the PKR leader.

There has been no talks of admitting ex-Bersatu reps, says Fahmi

The Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election which will be held on Saturday is said to be the platform for Indians to 'teach' the Unity Government under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim a lesson.As soon as the campaign kicked off after nomination day, both Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional began to focus on attracting Indian votes.The issue came up after Bersatu's information chief Razali Idris claimed that the Unity Government was neglecting the needs and welfare of the Indians there.KiniTV went to several areas with a majority Indian community in Kuala Kubu Bharu to find out if it is true that the Indians are being marginalised.

The Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election which will be held on Saturday is said to be the platform for Indians to 'teach' the Unity Government under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim a lesson.As soon as the campaign kicked off after nomination day, both Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional began to focus on attracting Indian votes.The issue came up after Bersatu's information chief Razali Idris claimed that the Unity Government was neglecting the needs and welfare of the Indians there.KiniTV went to several areas with a majority Indian community in Kuala Kubu Bharu to find out if it is true that the Indians are being marginalised.

[Voxpop] Will the Indians 'teach' the government a lesson in the KKB polls?

Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.This is according to the party’s secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.“They spoke on the Harapan stage during the Kuala Kubu Baharu campaign. Based on our (Bersatu’s) constitution, they automatically cease to be members," he said.

Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi and Selat Kelang assemblyperson Abdul Rashid Asari have ceased being Bersatu members after attending a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night.This is according to the party’s secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.“They spoke on the Harapan stage during the Kuala Kubu Baharu campaign. Based on our (Bersatu’s) constitution, they automatically cease to be members," he said.

'Rogue Bersatu reps membership ceased after joining Harapan's KKB campaign'

Citing concerns over player safety, the Selangor football team has withdrawn from the scheduled Charity Shield game against Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow.Selangor FC said that after much deliberation and detailed discussions with parties involved following a series of criminal incidents and recent threats involving several players and team officials within just 72 hours, the club has reluctantly decided to not participate in the match.

Citing concerns over player safety, the Selangor football team has withdrawn from the scheduled Charity Shield game against Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri tomorrow.Selangor FC said that after much deliberation and detailed discussions with parties involved following a series of criminal incidents and recent threats involving several players and team officials within just 72 hours, the club has reluctantly decided to not participate in the match.

S'gor pulls out of Charity Shield match

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide has accused former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago of painting an inaccurate picture about his boss not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.Jay Jay Denis told Malaysiakini that the menteri besar together with Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail met with 120 Indian leaders from Hulu Selangor who represented various NGOs, residents’ associations, and education groups yesterday evening.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704950

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari’s aide has accused former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago of painting an inaccurate picture about his boss not meeting with Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to address their grievances.Jay Jay Denis told Malaysiakini that the menteri besar together with Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail met with 120 Indian leaders from Hulu Selangor who represented various NGOs, residents’ associations, and education groups yesterday evening. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704950

Amirudin's aide responds to Charles' claim, says MB met local Indian leaders

The MACC is in the middle of reviewing cases classified as No Further Action (NFA), said its chief commissioner Latheefa Koya. She said NFA files would require MACC to shift through the necessary paperwork, some of which could be old and they were in the process of doing this.Pressed whether the files would include cases from Sarawak, Latheefa replied: "No comment."

The MACC is in the middle of reviewing cases classified as No Further Action (NFA), said its chief commissioner Latheefa Koya. She said NFA files would require MACC to shift through the necessary paperwork, some of which could be old and they were in the process of doing this.Pressed whether the files would include cases from Sarawak, Latheefa replied: "No comment."

We are in the middle of reviewing NFA cases, says Latheefa