Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the first cabinet meeting following the reshuffle today.The meeting was held after the presentation of appointment letters, as well as the oath-taking of office, allegiance and secrecy by ministers and deputy ministers at Istana Negara.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the first cabinet meeting following the reshuffle today.The meeting was held after the presentation of appointment letters, as well as the oath-taking of office, allegiance and secrecy by ministers and deputy ministers at Istana Negara.

Anwar holds first cabinet meeting after reshuffle

A legal representative for businessperson Albert Tei has doubled down on calls for authorities to release video recordings documenting a raid on his client’s home in Puchong, Selangor, last month.Taking aim at Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar’s recent claim that police have yet to find evidence of MACC officers pointing guns at Tei and his wife, Lee Pei Rie, during the raid, lawyer Mahajoth Singh said the ongoing dispute could be resolved by releasing the footage.

A legal representative for businessperson Albert Tei has doubled down on calls for authorities to release video recordings documenting a raid on his client’s home in Puchong, Selangor, last month.Taking aim at Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar’s recent claim that police have yet to find evidence of MACC officers pointing guns at Tei and his wife, Lee Pei Rie, during the raid, lawyer Mahajoth Singh said the ongoing dispute could be resolved by releasing the footage.

Albert's lawyer: CCTV, bodycam footage of MACC raid should be released

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has urged the government not to dismiss public sentiment surrounding the recent cabinet reshuffle.Asyraf highlighted several questions raised by the public over the new cabinet line-up, which he said should not be taken lightly.He said one of the concerns involved the appointment of Hannah Yeoh, a Chinese DAP leader, as Minister of the Federal Territories, together with Lo Su Fui, a Chinese representative from GRS, as Deputy Minister.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi took a sarcastic swipe at newly appointed Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli, daring him to push for the abolition of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), now that he holds the portfolio.Puad told Adam to "speak up loudly" during post-cabinet meetings at the Higher Education Ministry, to demand the loan scheme’s abolition, adding that only then would his past activism appear worthwhile.___________________📌 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] Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has urged the government not to dismiss public sentiment surrounding the recent cabinet reshuffle.Asyraf highlighted several questions raised by the public over the new cabinet line-up, which he said should not be taken lightly.He said one of the concerns involved the appointment of Hannah Yeoh, a Chinese DAP leader, as Minister of the Federal Territories, together with Lo Su Fui, a Chinese representative from GRS, as Deputy Minister.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi took a sarcastic swipe at newly appointed Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli, daring him to push for the abolition of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), now that he holds the portfolio.Puad told Adam to "speak up loudly" during post-cabinet meetings at the Higher Education Ministry, to demand the loan scheme’s abolition, adding that only then would his past activism appear worthwhile.___________________📌 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: Address public sentiment on cabinet wisely - Asyraf; Puad reminds Adam of PTPTN pledge

A PKR assemblyperson has lauded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for appointing R Ramanan as human resources minister and R Yuvaneswaran as deputy minister for national unity, saying the move recognises the voice, aspirations, and contributions of the Indian community.Dr Gunaraj George thanked Anwar, who is also PKR president, for listening to the concerns and appeals of the Indian community, particularly the need for a full minister of Indian descent who is able to speak Tamil within the cabinet.

A PKR assemblyperson has lauded Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for appointing R Ramanan as human resources minister and R Yuvaneswaran as deputy minister for national unity, saying the move recognises the voice, aspirations, and contributions of the Indian community.Dr Gunaraj George thanked Anwar, who is also PKR president, for listening to the concerns and appeals of the Indian community, particularly the need for a full minister of Indian descent who is able to speak Tamil within the cabinet.

Ramanan's appointment as minister shows PM heeds Indian community - PKR rep

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad on Tuesday accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire deal in Gaza and killing around 400 Palestinians since the truce.The Hamas leader said that Israel had committed over 800 violations, including killings, executions, firing on civilians, bombings and assassinations since the ceasefire agreement came into force on October 10.Hamad also accused the Israeli forces of repeatedly crossing the "yellow line," which marks the zone from which Israeli troops have not withdrawn in the Palestinian enclave as part of the ceasefire arrangements.*Visual provided by CCTV+

Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad on Tuesday accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire deal in Gaza and killing around 400 Palestinians since the truce.The Hamas leader said that Israel had committed over 800 violations, including killings, executions, firing on civilians, bombings and assassinations since the ceasefire agreement came into force on October 10.Hamad also accused the Israeli forces of repeatedly crossing the "yellow line," which marks the zone from which Israeli troops have not withdrawn in the Palestinian enclave as part of the ceasefire arrangements.*Visual provided by CCTV+

Hamas accuses Israel of repeatedly violating Gaza ceasefire deal

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has indicated that his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition is unlikely to field a candidate in the twin by-election for Kinabatangan parliament and Lamag state seat next month.Speaking to reporters after a Sabah state-assembly sitting in Kota Kinabalu yesterday, the GRS chairperson also hinted at possible support for a candidate to be fielded by Umno.

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has indicated that his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition is unlikely to field a candidate in the twin by-election for Kinabatangan parliament and Lamag state seat next month.Speaking to reporters after a Sabah state-assembly sitting in Kota Kinabalu yesterday, the GRS chairperson also hinted at possible support for a candidate to be fielded by Umno.

GRS will 'give way' to Umno in Lamag, Kinabatangan - Hajiji

Police investigation into the fatal shooting of three suspected robbers in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month has been reclassified as a murder case.This followed the Attorney-General's Chambers’ instruction (AGC) after examining a report submitted by the police on the case.

Police investigation into the fatal shooting of three suspected robbers in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month has been reclassified as a murder case.This followed the Attorney-General's Chambers’ instruction (AGC) after examining a report submitted by the police on the case.

AGC orders Durian Tunggal shooting probe to be reclassified as murder

Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi took a sarcastic swipe at newly appointed Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim, daring him to push for the abolition of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) debts, now that he holds the portfolio.Puad mockingly urged Adam to "speak up loudly" during post-cabinet meetings at the Higher Education Ministry, to demand its, adding that only then would his past activism appear worthwhile.

Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi took a sarcastic swipe at newly appointed Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim, daring him to push for the abolition of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) debts, now that he holds the portfolio.Puad mockingly urged Adam to "speak up loudly" during post-cabinet meetings at the Higher Education Ministry, to demand its, adding that only then would his past activism appear worthwhile.

Puad reminds Adam of pledge to abolish PTPTN loan

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his latest cabinet line-up.The major shake-up saw two ministers dropped - PKR’s Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Senator Na’im Mokhtar.The reshuffle followed vacancies in four ministries - economy; investment, trade, and industry; natural resources and environmental sustainability; and entrepreneur development and cooperatives - due to resignations and the end of a senatorship.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PAS leader offered his “condolences”, mourning what he claimed was the death of reformasi.PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said this in response to Anwar’s decision to retain the finance portfolio."The key promise of ‘reformasi’ has now been officially buried. Condolences,” the Pasir Mas MP said.___________________📌 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 has unveiled his latest cabinet line-up.The major shake-up saw two ministers dropped - PKR’s Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Senator Na’im Mokhtar.The reshuffle followed vacancies in four ministries - economy; investment, trade, and industry; natural resources and environmental sustainability; and entrepreneur development and cooperatives - due to resignations and the end of a senatorship.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PAS leader offered his “condolences”, mourning what he claimed was the death of reformasi.PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said this in response to Anwar’s decision to retain the finance portfolio."The key promise of ‘reformasi’ has now been officially buried. Condolences,” the Pasir Mas MP said.___________________📌 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: Cabinet reshuffle - Johari helms Miti, FT for Yeoh; 'Condolences' -PAS says reformasi dead

Amid an ongoing corruption trial, PKR has replaced Shamsul Iskandar Akin, former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the party's Malacca chief.PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said the party's political bureau has named Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim to lead the Malacca state leadership council in an acting capacity.

Amid an ongoing corruption trial, PKR has replaced Shamsul Iskandar Akin, former senior political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the party's Malacca chief.PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said the party's political bureau has named Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim to lead the Malacca state leadership council in an acting capacity.

PKR drops Shamsul as Malacca chief, Adam Adli to replace him

MIC president SA Vigneswaran said his party is in no rush to decide on whether or not to leave BN.Instead, he said it was BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who appeared overly eager for MIC to immediately decide on its direction.

MIC president SA Vigneswaran said his party is in no rush to decide on whether or not to leave BN.Instead, he said it was BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who appeared overly eager for MIC to immediately decide on its direction.

Vigneswaran: MIC takes note of 'desperate' Zahid's warning

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the appointment of new ministers and changes to several portfolios in the cabinet.He said the adjustments were necessary to fill vacancies in the cabinet.“This is to ensure the Cabinet works as a team and focuses on reinvigorating economic growth while addressing the people’s concerns," he said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the appointment of new ministers and changes to several portfolios in the cabinet.He said the adjustments were necessary to fill vacancies in the cabinet.“This is to ensure the Cabinet works as a team and focuses on reinvigorating economic growth while addressing the people’s concerns," he said.

Anwar announces new cabinet appointments, portfolio changes

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LIVE: Cabinet reshuffle - PM Anwar Ibrahim announces new cabinet line-up

The Election Commission has set Jan 24, 2026 as the polling day for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections in Sabah.EC chairperson Ramlan Harun announced that the nomination day and early voting for the by-elections are scheduled for Jan 10 and Jan 20, respectively.

The Election Commission has set Jan 24, 2026 as the polling day for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections in Sabah.EC chairperson Ramlan Harun announced that the nomination day and early voting for the by-elections are scheduled for Jan 10 and Jan 20, respectively.

Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections: Polling on Jan 24, nomination on Jan 10

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended enforcement agencies, amid widespread calls for better accountability mechanisms following public outcry over allegations of power abuse and misconduct.Speaking in the Dewan Negara today, Anwar asserted that the overall RM15.5 billion collected this year by such agencies via seizures, forfeitures, and penalty collections is a testament to how integrity remains a cornerstone for enforcement authorities.He was responding to a question from Senator Amir Ghazali on the government’s measures to strengthen the integrity and transparency of law enforcement in order to curb abuse of power and leaks within such agencies, including the police.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended enforcement agencies, amid widespread calls for better accountability mechanisms following public outcry over allegations of power abuse and misconduct.Speaking in the Dewan Negara today, Anwar asserted that the overall RM15.5 billion collected this year by such agencies via seizures, forfeitures, and penalty collections is a testament to how integrity remains a cornerstone for enforcement authorities.He was responding to a question from Senator Amir Ghazali on the government’s measures to strengthen the integrity and transparency of law enforcement in order to curb abuse of power and leaks within such agencies, including the police.

Anwar defends authorities as calls renew for IPCMC, accountability

Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe is mulling legal action against controversial businessperson Albert Tei for linking him to the Sabah mining license scandal in a recent podcast show.Phoong said he felt "disgusted and outraged" over the allegations made against him and labelled them as a "complete distortion of facts".

Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe is mulling legal action against controversial businessperson Albert Tei for linking him to the Sabah mining license scandal in a recent podcast show.Phoong said he felt "disgusted and outraged" over the allegations made against him and labelled them as a "complete distortion of facts".

Sabah DAP chief mulls suing Albert over mining scandal claim

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Activist Arun Dorasamy has claimed there was more “evidence” to contradict official statements on the deaths of three men in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, allegedly at the hands of police.Speaking during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty’s office in Petaling Jaya today, Arun revealed that he received a handwritten letter in Tamil from a whistleblower, along with photographs taken from the alleged murder scene.He said the timestamps of the photos, which were shared with the media, corroborated an audio recording by one of the victims’ wives when the incident allegedly occurred.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to MIC not to “say one thing by day and another by night” concerning the party’s membership status in the coalition has not gone down well with MIC Youth, with its chief K Arvind taking issue with the remarks.“If the issue truly is ‘saying one thing by day and another by night’, then the closest mirror Zahid should look into is Umno’s own leadership," he said.___________________📌 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] Activist Arun Dorasamy has claimed there was more “evidence” to contradict official statements on the deaths of three men in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, allegedly at the hands of police.Speaking during a press conference at Lawyers for Liberty’s office in Petaling Jaya today, Arun revealed that he received a handwritten letter in Tamil from a whistleblower, along with photographs taken from the alleged murder scene.He said the timestamps of the photos, which were shared with the media, corroborated an audio recording by one of the victims’ wives when the incident allegedly occurred.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to MIC not to “say one thing by day and another by night” concerning the party’s membership status in the coalition has not gone down well with MIC Youth, with its chief K Arvind taking issue with the remarks.“If the issue truly is ‘saying one thing by day and another by night’, then the closest mirror Zahid should look into is Umno’s own leadership," he said.___________________📌 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: Activist disputes police account of Malacca shooting case; MIC Youth responds to Zahid

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to MIC not to “say one thing by day and another by night” concerning the party’s membership status in the coalition has not gone down well with MIC Youth, with its chief K Arvind taking issue with the remarks.“If the issue truly is ‘saying one thing by day and another by night’, then the closest mirror Zahid should look into is Umno’s own leadership," he said.This prompted Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh to issue a stinging rebuke to Arvind.

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to MIC not to “say one thing by day and another by night” concerning the party’s membership status in the coalition has not gone down well with MIC Youth, with its chief K Arvind taking issue with the remarks.“If the issue truly is ‘saying one thing by day and another by night’, then the closest mirror Zahid should look into is Umno’s own leadership," he said.This prompted Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh to issue a stinging rebuke to Arvind.

MIC-Umno youth wings trade barbs over accusation of being 'drunk on power'

Youth and student groups plan to stage an anti-corruption rally in Kuala Lumpur following the passage of several resolutions at the Kongres Anak Muda 2025, organisers said.Speaking at the closing of the three-day, two-night congress yesterday, Liga Rakyat Demokratik vice president Fadhil Kasim said the rally will serve as a stern reminder to the government on combating graft.

Youth and student groups plan to stage an anti-corruption rally in Kuala Lumpur following the passage of several resolutions at the Kongres Anak Muda 2025, organisers said.Speaking at the closing of the three-day, two-night congress yesterday, Liga Rakyat Demokratik vice president Fadhil Kasim said the rally will serve as a stern reminder to the government on combating graft.

Youths to plan another anti-graft protest

Perikatan Nasional MPs have warned police not to say anything that could influence public perception or undermine a probe into allegations that officers had killed three people in cold blood.This is after Malacca police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar revealed details about a key witness in the case, which was perceived to have undermined her credibility.Coalition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan said the MPs were concerned with Dzulkhairi’s latest revelations about a witness in the case.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/763376

Perikatan Nasional MPs have warned police not to say anything that could influence public perception or undermine a probe into allegations that officers had killed three people in cold blood.This is after Malacca police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar revealed details about a key witness in the case, which was perceived to have undermined her credibility.Coalition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan said the MPs were concerned with Dzulkhairi’s latest revelations about a witness in the case. Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/763376

Malacca shooting case: PN MPs express concern over disclosure of personal info

PKR Youth has slammed claims that it has been silent on corruption committed by politicians, calling such narratives "lazy" and "malicious".Its information chief Danish Hairudin pointed out that the wing is consistent in its stand that graft allegations must be reported to the MACC and investigated.

PKR Youth has slammed claims that it has been silent on corruption committed by politicians, calling such narratives "lazy" and "malicious".Its information chief Danish Hairudin pointed out that the wing is consistent in its stand that graft allegations must be reported to the MACC and investigated.

PKR Youth denies claims it has been silent on graft

Police today announced that they are investigating a claim by Albert Tei's wife that MACC had pointed a gun at the businessperson and her when the agency officers raided the couple's residence in Puchong, Selangor.This came over two weeks after Tei’s wife, Lee Pei Rie, lodged a police report over the Nov 28 incident.Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said the force has opened an inquiry paper, with a pledge to thoroughly investigate the claim.

Police today announced that they are investigating a claim by Albert Tei's wife that MACC had pointed a gun at the businessperson and her when the agency officers raided the couple's residence in Puchong, Selangor.This came over two weeks after Tei’s wife, Lee Pei Rie, lodged a police report over the Nov 28 incident.Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar said the force has opened an inquiry paper, with a pledge to thoroughly investigate the claim.

Police investigating claim of gun being pointed during raid at Albert's home

Around 16 people have been killed in a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.Police said the alleged shooter was among the dead, while a second suspect was injured.

Around 16 people have been killed in a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday.Police said the alleged shooter was among the dead, while a second suspect was injured.

Sydney's Bondi beach shooting: Death toll rises to 16

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Federal Court has instructed the prosecution to rethink its position on reinstating four criminal charges against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.The instruction was similarly extended to the Muar MP’s defence team, with Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais, as the chair for the three-member apex court panel, reportedly saying it is an appropriate time for both parties to “go back, reflect, and reconsider” their stances.The panel then allocated one week for the prosecution to file additional written submissions, followed by another week for the defence to review and respond before making their position known.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Attorney-General’s Chambers decided not to appeal against Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal of 12 money laundering charges and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), as there is no prospect of conviction if the appeal were continued.“Among the factors we considered was that the prosecution would not be able to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt as required when dealing with criminal charges. This is because some of the witnesses needed to secure a conviction have passed away, and others have gone untraceable,” said the AGC.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Federal Court has instructed the prosecution to rethink its position on reinstating four criminal charges against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.The instruction was similarly extended to the Muar MP’s defence team, with Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais, as the chair for the three-member apex court panel, reportedly saying it is an appropriate time for both parties to “go back, reflect, and reconsider” their stances.The panel then allocated one week for the prosecution to file additional written submissions, followed by another week for the defence to review and respond before making their position known.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Attorney-General’s Chambers decided not to appeal against Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal of 12 money laundering charges and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), as there is no prospect of conviction if the appeal were continued.“Among the factors we considered was that the prosecution would not be able to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt as required when dealing with criminal charges. This is because some of the witnesses needed to secure a conviction have passed away, and others have gone untraceable,” said the AGC.___________________📌 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: Prosecution, Syed Saddiq told to reassess stance; AGC drops appeal in Rosmah's acquittal

The Tunku Abdul Rahman Association of New Youth (Tarany) has urged that the government reinstate the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan waiver for first-class honours graduates from private universities.Speaking at the Higher Education Ministry office after handing over a memorandum today, Tarany president Lee Wing Yung said the government should not discriminate against graduates based on their higher education institution.

The Tunku Abdul Rahman Association of New Youth (Tarany) has urged that the government reinstate the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan waiver for first-class honours graduates from private universities.Speaking at the Higher Education Ministry office after handing over a memorandum today, Tarany president Lee Wing Yung said the government should not discriminate against graduates based on their higher education institution.

Group urges govt to reinstate PTPTN loan waiver for top scorers from private varsities

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng appeared on a video posted on his official Facebook explaining why he had his right hand wrapped.He said he underwent a minor surgery to fix a damaged ligament on his pinky.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng appeared on a video posted on his official Facebook explaining why he had his right hand wrapped. He said he underwent a minor surgery to fix a damaged ligament on his pinky.

Guan Eng underwent finger surgery