KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has slammed the party’s strategy for the upcoming Sabah state election after it revealed several candidates known for their party-hopping antics.Rafizi reminded PKR how the party sustained a major loss in the 2021 Malacca state election when they fielded a slew of “calon lompat pasang siap” (political frogs).“The outcome was poor. PKR lost all seats, despite previously recording its biggest victory in its history in Malacca during the 2018 general election," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Upko president Ewon Benedick said that the AGC’s decision to appeal against one part of the judge’s verdict in the ruling to restore the 40 percent revenue claim for Sabah felt contradictory.He said the AGC's statement underscored the lack of clarity and commitment he had been questioning from within the government on the issue.___________________📌 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] Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has slammed the party’s strategy for the upcoming Sabah state election after it revealed several candidates known for their party-hopping antics.Rafizi reminded PKR how the party sustained a major loss in the 2021 Malacca state election when they fielded a slew of “calon lompat pasang siap” (political frogs).“The outcome was poor. PKR lost all seats, despite previously recording its biggest victory in its history in Malacca during the 2018 general election," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Upko president Ewon Benedick said that the AGC’s decision to appeal against one part of the judge’s verdict in the ruling to restore the 40 percent revenue claim for Sabah felt contradictory.He said the AGC's statement underscored the lack of clarity and commitment he had been questioning from within the government on the issue.___________________📌 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: PKR didn't learn from Malacca wipeout - Rafizi; Upko cautious over no appeal decision

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is heading for a massive collision with BN in at least 40 state seats, after unveiling its candidate lineup for 51 seats today.Of the 41 seats BN has said it will contest, the only seat that GRS will not fight them in, for now at least, is Sebatik.GRS will contest 55 seats in total, with four yet to be announced.

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is heading for a massive collision with BN in at least 40 state seats, after unveiling its candidate lineup for 51 seats today.Of the 41 seats BN has said it will contest, the only seat that GRS will not fight them in, for now at least, is Sebatik.GRS will contest 55 seats in total, with four yet to be announced.

Sabah polls: GRS contests 55 seats, clashes with BN in 40

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Hajiji Noor's full speech at the candidate unveiling event for the Sabah polls.GRS will contest 55 seats in total in the elections.

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Hajiji Noor's full speech at the candidate unveiling event for the Sabah polls.GRS will contest 55 seats in total in the elections.

[Full Video] Hajiji's speech at unveiling of GRS candidates for Sabah polls

The demolition of houses in Kampung Jalan Papan, Pandamaran, has entered its third day today, in what appears to violate the state government’s commitment that only vacant, unoccupied homes would be torn down.Checks by Malaysiakini as of noon found that four houses, including two that were still occupied, had been demolished.Earlier, tensions rose when residents, activists, and PSM members blocked developers from demolishing homes that were still inhabited.

The demolition of houses in Kampung Jalan Papan, Pandamaran, has entered its third day today, in what appears to violate the state government’s commitment that only vacant, unoccupied homes would be torn down.Checks by Malaysiakini as of noon found that four houses, including two that were still occupied, had been demolished.Earlier, tensions rose when residents, activists, and PSM members blocked developers from demolishing homes that were still inhabited.

Activists, residents continue to protest against demolition of Kg Papan homes

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has slammed the party’s strategy for the upcoming Sabah state election after it revealed several candidates known for their party-hopping antics.Rafizi reminded PKR how the party sustained a major loss in the 2021 Malacca state election when they fielded a slew of “calon lompat pasang siap” (political frogs).

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has slammed the party’s strategy for the upcoming Sabah state election after it revealed several candidates known for their party-hopping antics.Rafizi reminded PKR how the party sustained a major loss in the 2021 Malacca state election when they fielded a slew of “calon lompat pasang siap” (political frogs).

Sabah polls: Rafizi cautions PKR against fielding candidates who had defected

The late Bersih acting chairperson, Shahrul Aman Shaari, and SIS Forum have been named among the winners of the 38th Lim Lian Geok Spirit Award, in recognition of their unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and social reform in Malaysia.Bersih and the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR) nominated the two recipients, respectively.The 38th edition of the award also honoured three other recipients from various fields, namely headmistress Hee Kam Fong, former Universiti Malaya student activist Lee Phung Koon and educationist Teoh Huat.

The late Bersih acting chairperson, Shahrul Aman Shaari, and SIS Forum have been named among the winners of the 38th Lim Lian Geok Spirit Award, in recognition of their unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and social reform in Malaysia.Bersih and the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR) nominated the two recipients, respectively.The 38th edition of the award also honoured three other recipients from various fields, namely headmistress Hee Kam Fong, former Universiti Malaya student activist Lee Phung Koon and educationist Teoh Huat.

SIS Forum, late Bersih acting chair among recipients of Lim Lian Geok Spirit Award

Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister R Ramanan said the government remains committed to supporting bumiputera fruit pickle entrepreneurs through various financing and grant programmes.“For the information of the members of the house, the ministry is always committed to strengthening the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including entrepreneurs who run fruit pickle businesses - pickle, not pickleball,” he said in jest.He was responding to Siti Mastura Muhammad (PN-Kepala Batas), who asked how the government is helping bumiputera entrepreneurs in the business of pickled fruit, known as “jeruk” in Malay, to improve competitiveness, obtain halal certification, and access wider markets locally and internationally.

Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister R Ramanan said the government remains committed to supporting bumiputera fruit pickle entrepreneurs through various financing and grant programmes.“For the information of the members of the house, the ministry is always committed to strengthening the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including entrepreneurs who run fruit pickle businesses - pickle, not pickleball,” he said in jest.He was responding to Siti Mastura Muhammad (PN-Kepala Batas), who asked how the government is helping bumiputera entrepreneurs in the business of pickled fruit, known as “jeruk” in Malay, to improve competitiveness, obtain halal certification, and access wider markets locally and internationally.

Govt won't leave bumi 'jeruk' producers in a pickle - deputy minister

Norhayati Arifin, the wife of missing activist Amri Che Mat, has questioned what Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been doing for the last three years.This was after Saifuddin said on Monday that he is waiting to get a detailed briefing from the police on Amri and pastor Raymond Koh’s disappearance while ordering them to reopen investigations.

Norhayati Arifin, the wife of missing activist Amri Che Mat, has questioned what Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been doing for the last three years.This was after Saifuddin said on Monday that he is waiting to get a detailed briefing from the police on Amri and pastor Raymond Koh’s disappearance while ordering them to reopen investigations.

'Has the home minister not read the report?' - Amri's wife

Displaced Gaza residents like Mahmoud Ayyoub have begun returning to what remains of their homes after two years of Israel-Hamas war, navigating rubble and danger.Ayyoub's neighborhood is barely livable — no water, no roads, and the threat of renewed war looms.Nearby areas remain under Israeli control, making return impossible for many. Despite the ceasefire, hope is fragile, and life remains on hold.*Video provided by DW

Displaced Gaza residents like Mahmoud Ayyoub have begun returning to what remains of their homes after two years of Israel-Hamas war, navigating rubble and danger.Ayyoub's neighborhood is barely livable — no water, no roads, and the threat of renewed war looms.Nearby areas remain under Israeli control, making return impossible for many. Despite the ceasefire, hope is fragile, and life remains on hold.*Video provided by DW

Gaza ceasefire: Palestinians return to war-torn homes

An opposition lawmaker has urged the government to take action against Malaysiakini over its report detailing a coordinated campaign by at least 263 accounts to artificially boost support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Facebook.Referring to the exposé published on Sept 30, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) pressed Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching to address why Putrajaya has yet to “summon” the news site over claims made in the article.“I think Malaysiakini should face action for spreading things that tarnish the prime minister’s image,” the PAS MP said in an additional question to Teo in the Dewan Rakyat today.

An opposition lawmaker has urged the government to take action against Malaysiakini over its report detailing a coordinated campaign by at least 263 accounts to artificially boost support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Facebook.Referring to the exposé published on Sept 30, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) pressed Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching to address why Putrajaya has yet to “summon” the news site over claims made in the article.“I think Malaysiakini should face action for spreading things that tarnish the prime minister’s image,” the PAS MP said in an additional question to Teo in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Why didn't govt summon Mkini over report on PM 'cybertroopers'? - PAS MP

Putrajaya will not appeal against the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s ruling affirming Sabah’s entitlement to a 40 percent share of federal revenue collected from the state.The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said the federal government respects the constitutional principle of the “Special Grant” under Article 112C of the Federal Constitution and has agreed to proceed with negotiations with the Sabah government immediately.

Putrajaya will not appeal against the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s ruling affirming Sabah’s entitlement to a 40 percent share of federal revenue collected from the state.The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said the federal government respects the constitutional principle of the “Special Grant” under Article 112C of the Federal Constitution and has agreed to proceed with negotiations with the Sabah government immediately.

Govt will not appeal Sabah 40pct revenue ruling - AGC

Businessperson Albert Tei has released another video in the Sabah corruption scandal - the latest of which implicates caretaker state youth and sports minister Ellron Angin.In the video uploaded to the "Pejuang Tun Dr Mahathir" Facebook page yesterday, Ellron can be seen discussing with Tei the receipt of alleged RM530,000 in funds.In July, Ellron denied receiving an alleged RM530,000 bribe in connection with the corruption scandal, dismissing the accusation as "baseless slander".Malaysiakini has contacted Ellron, caretaker state chief minister Hajiji Noor, and his aide for comment.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/815329431278884Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/760464

Businessperson Albert Tei has released another video in the Sabah corruption scandal - the latest of which implicates caretaker state youth and sports minister Ellron Angin.In the video uploaded to the "Pejuang Tun Dr Mahathir" Facebook page yesterday, Ellron can be seen discussing with Tei the receipt of alleged RM530,000 in funds.In July, Ellron denied receiving an alleged RM530,000 bribe in connection with the corruption scandal, dismissing the accusation as "baseless slander".Malaysiakini has contacted Ellron, caretaker state chief minister Hajiji Noor, and his aide for comment.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/815329431278884Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/760464

'Money to buy car, shop' - Albert drops 'RM500k' video

Sabah corruption scandal whistleblower Albert Tei has amplified a call for Malaysians to attend an anti-graft rally scheduled outside the MACC headquarters this Friday.Tei, who was charged as an alleged bribe giver in the Sabah mining scandal, said Sabahans in Peninsular Malaysia, in particular, should join him to pressure MACC into pressing charges against other implicated assemblypersons.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/760421

Sabah corruption scandal whistleblower Albert Tei has amplified a call for Malaysians to attend an anti-graft rally scheduled outside the MACC headquarters this Friday.Tei, who was charged as an alleged bribe giver in the Sabah mining scandal, said Sabahans in Peninsular Malaysia, in particular, should join him to pressure MACC into pressing charges against other implicated assemblypersons.https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/760421

'Tangkap jerung': Albert thanks PAS and Bersatu, asks why DAP silent

The ringgit is trading at RM4.16 against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency in Asia, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, said the ringgit’s performance was achieved despite earlier criticism of the government when the domestic currency had weakened against the greenback.

The ringgit is trading at RM4.16 against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency in Asia, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, said the ringgit’s performance was achieved despite earlier criticism of the government when the domestic currency had weakened against the greenback.

Ringgit hits RM4.16, emerges as Asia's best-performing currency - Anwar

Malaysia’s efforts to recover funds and assets linked to 1MDB have shown positive progress, with over RM1 billion recently returned to the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, said the recovery process is ongoing through a special task force handling cases in Switzerland and London, United Kingdom.

Malaysia’s efforts to recover funds and assets linked to 1MDB have shown positive progress, with over RM1 billion recently returned to the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, said the recovery process is ongoing through a special task force handling cases in Switzerland and London, United Kingdom.

PM: Over RM1b in 1MDB funds returned to Malaysia

Perikatan Nasional has announced that it would contest 41 out of the 73 seats available for the Sabah state election.Interestingly, the federal opposition coalition’s list seems to be targeting Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders, while staying out of seats held by Warisan president Shafie Apdal and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president Jeffrey Kitingan.In terms of breakdown, Bersatu is contesting 33 seats, PAS five, and Gerakan three - all under the PN symbol.

Perikatan Nasional has announced that it would contest 41 out of the 73 seats available for the Sabah state election.Interestingly, the federal opposition coalition’s list seems to be targeting Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders, while staying out of seats held by Warisan president Shafie Apdal and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president Jeffrey Kitingan.In terms of breakdown, Bersatu is contesting 33 seats, PAS five, and Gerakan three - all under the PN symbol.

PN takes on Hajiji in Sabah polls, skips Shafie and Kitingan's seats

Malaysia’s role in the peace negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia is limited to coordination and facilitation, without imposing any conditions, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Anwar stressed that Malaysia has never forced either side during the peace process, but merely acted as a mediator to ensure constructive dialogue.Anwar was responding to Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), who cited recent foreign and local media reports that highlighted criticisms of the KL Peace Accord by former Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station chief Rangsi Kitiyanasap.

Malaysia’s role in the peace negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia is limited to coordination and facilitation, without imposing any conditions, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Anwar stressed that Malaysia has never forced either side during the peace process, but merely acted as a mediator to ensure constructive dialogue.Anwar was responding to Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), who cited recent foreign and local media reports that highlighted criticisms of the KL Peace Accord by former Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station chief Rangsi Kitiyanasap.

Malaysia facilitates, not dictates, Thailand–Cambodia peace talks, says Anwar

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that he has never avoided answering questions from opposition MPs in the Dewan Rakyat.His remarks came after an exchange between Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul and Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan, just before the Minister’s Question Time, over today’s list of questions.Anwar had agreed with Johari on the matter, saying the questions submitted by PN had been answered many times before.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police said that rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had a “special relationship” with the Taiwanese female influencer who was found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur recently.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that Namewee had been with the victim when they were abroad until their arrival in Malaysia.___________________📌 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 said that he has never avoided answering questions from opposition MPs in the Dewan Rakyat.His remarks came after an exchange between Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul and Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan, just before the Minister’s Question Time, over today’s list of questions.Anwar had agreed with Johari on the matter, saying the questions submitted by PN had been answered many times before.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police said that rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had a “special relationship” with the Taiwanese female influencer who was found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur recently.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that Namewee had been with the victim when they were abroad until their arrival in Malaysia.___________________📌 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 don't avoid questions, says Anwar; Namewee and Hsieh had 'special relationship' -police

Local rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had a “special relationship” with the Taiwanese female influencer who was found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur recently, police said.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that Namewee had been with the victim when they were abroad until their arrival in Malaysia.

Local rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had a “special relationship” with the Taiwanese female influencer who was found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur recently, police said.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that Namewee had been with the victim when they were abroad until their arrival in Malaysia.

Namewee had 'special relationship' with Taiwanese influencer, says police

Sabah PKR said it respects Upko’s decision to withdraw from Pakatan Harapan and thanked the latter’s leaders for their cooperation in their time together.However, Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakhmud made no response to Upko’s allegations that PKR had strong-armed decisions as well as undermined Upko’s leadership and Sabah Harapan’s autonomy.Mustapha instead addressed disagreements about Sabah’s autonomy as a state, saying it should not be a cause for division.

Sabah PKR said it respects Upko’s decision to withdraw from Pakatan Harapan and thanked the latter’s leaders for their cooperation in their time together.However, Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakhmud made no response to Upko’s allegations that PKR had strong-armed decisions as well as undermined Upko’s leadership and Sabah Harapan’s autonomy.Mustapha instead addressed disagreements about Sabah’s autonomy as a state, saying it should not be a cause for division.

Sabah PKR respects Upko’s decision to part ways with Harapan

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has urged the government to limit the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ appeals on the High Court ruling over the disappearances of pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat to only the damages awarded.She said it would be unbecoming to appeal the ruling that held the government and police liable for their disappearances.

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has urged the government to limit the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ appeals on the High Court ruling over the disappearances of pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat to only the damages awarded.She said it would be unbecoming to appeal the ruling that held the government and police liable for their disappearances.

Don’t appeal or limit appeal to damages for Koh and Amri families, says Teresa

Zohran Mamdani is making history by becoming New York City's first Muslim American mayor, a milestone celebrated by the city's Muslim community.Supporters praise his focus on justice and affordability, while advocates stress that Muslim voices remain underrepresented in US politics.Mamdani's win boosts visibility for Muslim voters, but expectations are high for him to deliver on promises for all New Yorkers.* Video provided by DW

Zohran Mamdani is making history by becoming New York City's first Muslim American mayor, a milestone celebrated by the city's Muslim community.Supporters praise his focus on justice and affordability, while advocates stress that Muslim voices remain underrepresented in US politics.Mamdani's win boosts visibility for Muslim voters, but expectations are high for him to deliver on promises for all New Yorkers.* Video provided by DW

What does Mamdani's election mean for New York's Muslims?

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul rebuked the opposition for saying they reserve the right to have their questions answered by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat.Under current arrangements, the Dewan Rakyat proceedings on Tuesday and Thursday will start with the Minister's Question Time (MQT), with Anwar making it a customary practice to attend and answer questions on Tuesday.According to Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu), the list of questions to be answered by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today only had two and both were from the government bench.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul rebuked the opposition for saying they reserve the right to have their questions answered by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat.Under current arrangements, the Dewan Rakyat proceedings on Tuesday and Thursday will start with the Minister's Question Time (MQT), with Anwar making it a customary practice to attend and answer questions on Tuesday.According to Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu), the list of questions to be answered by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today only had two and both were from the government bench.

'You have no right' - Speaker responds to opposition over criticism on Minister's Question Time

The Sabah-based United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) will leave the Pakatan Harapan coalition with immediate effect, following a decision at the party’s supreme council meeting today.Upko secretary-general Nelson Angang cited disagreements over the Sabah revenue issue and Sabah Harapan’s lack of autonomy as the reasons to leave.

The Sabah-based United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) will leave the Pakatan Harapan coalition with immediate effect, following a decision at the party’s supreme council meeting today.Upko secretary-general Nelson Angang cited disagreements over the Sabah revenue issue and Sabah Harapan’s lack of autonomy as the reasons to leave.

Upko exits Harapan over revenue issue, lack of autonomy

An academic’s controversial claim that the Romans learned shipbuilding from the Malays was discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today as MPs continue debating the 2026 Supply Bill.At least two government MPs urged the National Unity Ministry to address the manipulation of historical facts.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKXTxMX2EFM

An academic’s controversial claim that the Romans learned shipbuilding from the Malays was discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today as MPs continue debating the 2026 Supply Bill.At least two government MPs urged the National Unity Ministry to address the manipulation of historical facts.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKXTxMX2EFM

'Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays' claim makes it to Parliament

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's use of the humble water spinach or kangkung to explain why the government should not be blamed for the volatility of food prices has drawn ridicule on social media.At an event in Kemaman yesterday, an irate sounding Najib explained that vegetable and fish prices at times increase due to factors out of government control, such as bad weather. "There are times when the price of vegetables, sawi (mustard green) and kangkung goes up and there are times it comes down. "I read in the newspaper that some prices have come down. Kangkung prices once went up and now it is down. "When the prices come down, why are there no praises for the government? When it goes up, the government gets the blame. "This is unfair because (such issues are determined by) the weather condition," he said, during his off-the-cuff speech.The premier's use of this ubiquitous and cheap vegetable as an example has become the fodder for jokes on Facebook and Twitter.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's use of the humble water spinach or kangkung to explain why the government should not be blamed for the volatility of food prices has drawn ridicule on social media. At an event in Kemaman yesterday, an irate sounding Najib explained that vegetable and fish prices at times increase due to factors out of government control, such as bad weather. "There are times when the price of vegetables, sawi (mustard green) and kangkung goes up and there are times it comes down. "I read in the newspaper that some prices have come down. Kangkung prices once went up and now it is down. "When the prices come down, why are there no praises for the government? When it goes up, the government gets the blame. "This is unfair because (such issues are determined by) the weather condition," he said, during his off-the-cuff speech. The premier's use of this ubiquitous and cheap vegetable as an example has become the fodder for jokes on Facebook and Twitter.

Save money, eat kangkung: Twitterjaya fries PM