[KiniNews] The eagerly awaited Agencies Committee hearing on MACC boss Azam Baki has been postponed after he complained about the nature of the investigation.Azam argued that this was because he filed a defamation suit and matters to be discussed by the PSC might be considered by the courts.Furthermore, Azam argued that he was already being investigated by the Securities Commission and the MACC Complaints Committee.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on https://bit.ly/3nweI4q Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The eagerly awaited Agencies Committee hearing on MACC boss Azam Baki has been postponed after he complained about the nature of the investigation.Azam argued that this was because he filed a defamation suit and matters to be discussed by the PSC might be considered by the courts.Furthermore, Azam argued that he was already being investigated by the Securities Commission and the MACC Complaints Committee.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on <a href="https://bit.ly/3nweI4q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3nweI4q</a> Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: Azam Baki objects, PSC hearing postponed

Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang has disputed former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's justification of the national emergency that took place from January to August last year by stating that the Covid-19 pandemic was "worse than war". Lim said the emergency undermined checks and balances and saw the Covid-19 pandemic in the country dramatically worsen.

Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang has disputed former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's justification of the national emergency that took place from January to August last year by stating that the Covid-19 pandemic was "worse than war". Lim said the emergency undermined checks and balances and saw the Covid-19 pandemic in the country dramatically worsen.

Kit Siang: M'sia would have done better without the emergency

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today reminded Malaysians to continue complying with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Thaipusam celebration tomorrow and the Chinese New Year festival next month.In a tweet today, he said Malaysia has done well in ensuring the Covid-19 infectivity rate remained under control throughout Christmas and the New Year.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today reminded Malaysians to continue complying with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Thaipusam celebration tomorrow and the Chinese New Year festival next month. In a tweet today, he said Malaysia has done well in ensuring the Covid-19 infectivity rate remained under control throughout Christmas and the New Year.

Khairy: Maintain Covid-19 SOPs during Thaipusam, CNY

Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming today submitted an emergency motion for Parliament to debate MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s shareholdings in a public listed company.“In accordance with Standing Orders 18(1)(2), this is a specific and urgent matter that is of public interest and this motion proposes that the august House debates this matter and approves the resolution so that Azam will be placed on immediate leave until a full investigation has been conducted by the authorities, including the police,” Nga said.He said this in a letter dated Jan 17, 2022, which was sent to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun.

Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming today submitted an emergency motion for Parliament to debate MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s shareholdings in a public listed company. “In accordance with Standing Orders 18(1)(2), this is a specific and urgent matter that is of public interest and this motion proposes that the august House debates this matter and approves the resolution so that Azam will be placed on immediate leave until a full investigation has been conducted by the authorities, including the police,” Nga said. He said this in a letter dated Jan 17, 2022, which was sent to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun.

Nga submits emergency motion for Parliament to debate Azam's shares

A briefing to decide the actual date for the country's transition to the endemic phase will be held next week during the Covid-19 quartet ministerial meeting.Senior Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the briefing will be given by the Health Ministry, Foreign Ministry and other relevant agencies.

A briefing to decide the actual date for the country's transition to the endemic phase will be held next week during the Covid-19 quartet ministerial meeting. Senior Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the briefing will be given by the Health Ministry, Foreign Ministry and other relevant agencies.

Hishammuddin: Briefing on transition to endemic phase will be held next week

The eagerly awaited Agencies Committee hearing on MACC boss Azam Baki has been postponed after he complained about the nature of the investigation.Earlier today, Abdul Latiff Rahman (PAS-Kuala Krai) - chairperson of the bi-partisan Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Agencies under the Prime Minister's Department - informed eight other committee members that he received correspondence from Azam.

The eagerly awaited Agencies Committee hearing on MACC boss Azam Baki has been postponed after he complained about the nature of the investigation. Earlier today, Abdul Latiff Rahman (PAS-Kuala Krai) - chairperson of the bi-partisan Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Agencies under the Prime Minister's Department - informed eight other committee members that he received correspondence from Azam.

Azam objects to PSC inquiry, hearing postponed

Hisham: Transition to endemic phase temporarily postponed

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee chairperson Wong Kah Woh has dismissed Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun's statement on keeping the special proceedings on Wednesday (Jan 19) behind closed doors due to the Parliament's Standing Orders.Instead, Wong said the people have a right to follow the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) meeting that has been scheduled to discuss MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki's shareholding ownership scandal."The speaker also said that the closed-door proceedings are meant to ensure complete cooperation from everyone involved. This is totally absurd," stressed the Ipoh Timur MP.

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee chairperson Wong Kah Woh has dismissed Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun's statement on keeping the special proceedings on Wednesday (Jan 19) behind closed doors due to the Parliament's Standing Orders. Instead, Wong said the people have a right to follow the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) meeting that has been scheduled to discuss MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki's shareholding ownership scandal. "The speaker also said that the closed-door proceedings are meant to ensure complete cooperation from everyone involved. This is totally absurd," stressed the Ipoh Timur MP.

MP: Absurd statement by speaker on Azam Baki’s PSC meeting

The parliamentary select committee (PSC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the shareholdings of MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki will not be open to the public due to the Parliament’s Standing Orders.Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun said the Standing Orders apply to all PSC proceedings.This is meant to preserve the integrity of such proceedings and to ensure complete cooperation from everyone involved, he added.

The parliamentary select committee (PSC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the shareholdings of MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki will not be open to the public due to the Parliament’s Standing Orders. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun said the Standing Orders apply to all PSC proceedings. This is meant to preserve the integrity of such proceedings and to ensure complete cooperation from everyone involved, he added.

Speaker: PSC meeting on Azam Baki not open to public

[KiniNews] The Special Committee on Corruption, one of five MACC oversight panels, said a key question with regard to the controversy surrounding MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki's share ownership in public listed firms was whether he declared them.Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim, who chairs the Special Committee on Corruption, noted that there are standing circulars that state a civil servant should not own more than RM100,000 in shares.The committee, which reviews reports by the MACC, said based on the information provided to the panel, there was no indication of a declaration from Azam.As such, Rais added, an investigation was required.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on https://bit.ly/3nweI4q Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The Special Committee on Corruption, one of five MACC oversight panels, said a key question with regard to the controversy surrounding MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki's share ownership in public listed firms was whether he declared them.Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim, who chairs the Special Committee on Corruption, noted that there are standing circulars that state a civil servant should not own more than RM100,000 in shares.The committee, which reviews reports by the MACC, said based on the information provided to the panel, there was no indication of a declaration from Azam.As such, Rais added, an investigation was required.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on <a href="https://bit.ly/3nweI4q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3nweI4q</a> Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: Five MACC oversight panels, but who is probing Azam Baki?

Kuala Nerus MP Khairuddin Aman Razali has been removed from his position as a PAS central committee member, according to party president Abdul Hadi Awang.Hadi confirmed the matter when met by reporters in Marang, Terengganu, before Friday prayers this afternoon.

Kuala Nerus MP Khairuddin Aman Razali has been removed from his position as a PAS central committee member, according to party president Abdul Hadi Awang. Hadi confirmed the matter when met by reporters in Marang, Terengganu, before Friday prayers this afternoon.

MACC told to address double standards in use of orange detention T shirts

Kuala Nerus MP Khairuddin Aman Razali has been removed from his position as a PAS central committee member, according to party president Abdul Hadi Awang.Hadi confirmed the matter when met by reporters in Marang, Terengganu, before Friday prayers this afternoon.Khairuddin is among a group of leaders who are opposed to Hadi's strategy of forging stronger ties with Bersatu under the PN banner, which is causing tension with Umno.

Kuala Nerus MP Khairuddin Aman Razali has been removed from his position as a PAS central committee member, according to party president Abdul Hadi Awang. Hadi confirmed the matter when met by reporters in Marang, Terengganu, before Friday prayers this afternoon. Khairuddin is among a group of leaders who are opposed to Hadi's strategy of forging stronger ties with Bersatu under the PN banner, which is causing tension with Umno.

Pro-Muafakat Khairuddin sacked as PAS central committee member

Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik today advised the police to also be proactive in investigating reports against MACC chief Azam Baki.This comes after Maszlee was summoned to give his statement at the Putrajaya district police headquarters this morning for being present during a PKR Youth protest against Azam five days ago.According to the Dewan Rakyat member, he was not sure if police have already called Azam to have his statement recorded, despite the top graft buster being the "main subject" of the protest.

Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik today advised the police to also be proactive in investigating reports against MACC chief Azam Baki. This comes after Maszlee was summoned to give his statement at the Putrajaya district police headquarters this morning for being present during a PKR Youth protest against Azam five days ago. According to the Dewan Rakyat member, he was not sure if police have already called Azam to have his statement recorded, despite the top graft buster being the "main subject" of the protest.

Maszlee: I’m probed for being a spectator, what about Azam Baki?

The Special Committee on Corruption, one of five MACC oversight panels, said a key question with regard to the controversy surrounding MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki's share ownership in public listed firms was whether he declared them.Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim, who chairs the Special Committee on Corruption noted that there are standing circulars that state a civil servant should not own more than RM100,000 in shares.

The Special Committee on Corruption, one of five MACC oversight panels, said a key question with regard to the controversy surrounding MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki's share ownership in public listed firms was whether he declared them. Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim, who chairs the Special Committee on Corruption noted that there are standing circulars that state a civil servant should not own more than RM100,000 in shares.

Rais Yatim: Investigation needed to determine if Azam declared assets

Special Committee on Corruption chairperson Rais Yatim wants the MACC to address its apparent double standards when it dresses up an accused in MACC's bright orange detention T-shirts.Rais said this was among the issues discussed by the Special Committee on Corruption, which was one of five panels providing oversight on the MACC.

Special Committee on Corruption chairperson Rais Yatim wants the MACC to address its apparent double standards when it dresses up an accused in MACC's bright orange detention T-shirts. Rais said this was among the issues discussed by the Special Committee on Corruption, which was one of five panels providing oversight on the MACC.

MACC told to address double standards in use of orange detention T-shirts

Malaysia’s downgrade to Tier 3 in Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report has been acknowledged by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.This comes after Reuters reported the US State Department to downgrade Malaysia to the lowest ranking in its closely watched annual report on human trafficking released last year.

Malaysia’s downgrade to Tier 3 in Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report has been acknowledged by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. This comes after Reuters reported the US State Department to downgrade Malaysia to the lowest ranking in its closely watched annual report on human trafficking released last year.

Chief justice acknowledges M’sia’s drop to 'Tier 3' in human trafficking

Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik has urged the police to be proactive in investigating reports against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.This comes after Maszlee was summoned to give his statement at the Putrajaya district police headquarters this morning for being present during a PKR Youth protest against Azam several days ago.

Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik has urged the police to be proactive in investigating reports against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki. This comes after Maszlee was summoned to give his statement at the Putrajaya district police headquarters this morning for being present during a PKR Youth protest against Azam several days ago.

Investigate Azam Baki too, Maszlee says after being questioned over protest

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed hope that the Pongal festival to be celebrated from today until Monday (Jan 17) can foster unity and togetherness among ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ (Malaysian family).He also hoped that the harvest festival would bring prosperity and open up new opportunities for all Malaysians.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has expressed hope that the Pongal festival to be celebrated from today until Monday (Jan 17) can foster unity and togetherness among ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ (Malaysian family). He also hoped that the harvest festival would bring prosperity and open up new opportunities for all Malaysians.

Ismail Sabri: Pongal festival can foster unity among 'Keluarga Malaysia'

Opposition MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has cried foul after he was not granted permission to carry out flood aid initiatives in his own constituency of Muar, Johor.He questioned if the move was aimed at preventing his party - the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) - from proceeding with its activities.

Opposition MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has cried foul after he was not granted permission to carry out flood aid initiatives in his own constituency of Muar, Johor. He questioned if the move was aimed at preventing his party - the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) - from proceeding with its activities.

Denied from helping own constituency, Syed Saddiq cries foul

Syed Saddiq: Why the hypocrisy, afraid of Muda?

[KiniNews] Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching is being investigated by the police over a social media post she shared in 2017.Reacting to the investigation, DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang criticised and questioned the police’s motive.He urged Inspector-general of police (IGP) Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani to explain whether this was a reflection of police inefficiency or abuse of power under Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on https://bit.ly/3nweI4q Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching is being investigated by the police over a social media post she shared in 2017.Reacting to the investigation, DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang criticised and questioned the police’s motive.He urged Inspector-general of police (IGP) Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani to explain whether this was a reflection of police inefficiency or abuse of power under Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on <a href="https://bit.ly/3nweI4q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3nweI4q</a> Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: Probe after 4 years - Inefficiency or abuse of power, Kit Siang questions IGP

Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has denied claims that he was not vaccinated before performing Umrah in Saudi ArabiaThe Kubang Kerian MP posted details of his vaccination dates on Facebook this evening to dispel the rumours.

Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has denied claims that he was not vaccinated before performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia The Kubang Kerian MP posted details of his vaccination dates on Facebook this evening to dispel the rumours.

Tuan Ibrahim shares vaccination dates on Facebook, denies being unvaccinated

The government today announced the ceiling price for the sale of two different Covid-19 vaccines in the private market. They are Sinovac and Sinopharm.In a joint statement, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the ceiling prices will come into effect starting January 15th.

The government today announced the ceiling price for the sale of two different Covid-19 vaccines in the private market. They are Sinovac and Sinopharm. In a joint statement, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the ceiling prices will come into effect starting January 15th.

Govt announces ceiling prices for private sale of Sinovac, Sinopharm

Malaysia is currently having government-to-government talks with India, Bangladesh and Thailand on bringing more foreign workers into the local plantation industry besides Indonesia, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.She said Indonesia has already approved the entry of 32,000 Indonesians by the middle of February this year after Malaysia settled some technical issues with its government.

Malaysia is currently having government-to-government talks with India, Bangladesh and Thailand on bringing more foreign workers into the local plantation industry besides Indonesia, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. She said Indonesia has already approved the entry of 32,000 Indonesians by the middle of February this year after Malaysia settled some technical issues with its government.

Zuraida: Malaysia in talks to bring in more foreign plantation workers

Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad has criticised the government’s approach in distributing aid to victims of the floods that hit several states recently.He said it appeared as if the government was campaigning for an election.

Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad has criticised the government’s approach in distributing aid to victims of the floods that hit several states recently. He said it appeared as if the government was campaigning for an election.

Khalid Samad: Gov’t appears to be campaigning with flood aid

The Umno supreme council has decided to hold the party’s 2021 general assembly from March 16 to 19, after postponing the event on several occasions.The event was previously scheduled to be held from Jan 13 to 15 but was postponed in response to severe flooding last month.

The Umno supreme council has decided to hold the party’s 2021 general assembly from March 16 to 19, after postponing the event on several occasions. The event was previously scheduled to be held from Jan 13 to 15 but was postponed in response to severe flooding last month.

Umno assembly to be held on March 16 after several delays

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has questioned the motive behind the police’s investigation into Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching’s social media posting from April 2017.He said the police should focus on combating crime instead of being a political tool to intimidate or harass the public for speaking their mind.

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang has questioned the motive behind the police’s investigation into Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching’s social media posting from April 2017. He said the police should focus on combating crime instead of being a political tool to intimidate or harass the public for speaking their mind.

Probing 4-year-old post: Inefficiency or abuse of power, Kit Siang questions IGP

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has been ordered to appear before the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department for a meeting on Jan 19 over his controversial company shares ownership.PSC member Chan Foong Hin said Dewan Rakyat secretary Nizam Mydin Bacha wrote a letter to Azam asking him to attend the meeting set for next Wednesday.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has been ordered to appear before the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department for a meeting on Jan 19 over his controversial company shares ownership. PSC member Chan Foong Hin said Dewan Rakyat secretary Nizam Mydin Bacha wrote a letter to Azam asking him to attend the meeting set for next Wednesday.

Azam Baki ordered to attend PSC meeting

Travellers who have been infected with Covid-19 and have completed their vaccination do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia but they are still required to take the RTK Antigen (Ag) test at the international checkpoint.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin however said travellers who have not completed their vaccination or have not been vaccinated, need to undergo seven-day compulsory quarantine upon arrival in the country as well as taking Covid-19 detection test.

Travellers who have been infected with Covid-19 and have completed their vaccination do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia but they are still required to take the RTK Antigen (Ag) test at the international checkpoint. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin however said travellers who have not completed their vaccination or have not been vaccinated, need to undergo seven-day compulsory quarantine upon arrival in the country as well as taking Covid-19 detection test.

No quarantine for those fully vaccinated and infected with Covid-19 in the past

Rosmah Mansor has filed a new application to recuse a trial judge from hearing her RM7 million money laundering and tax evasion case.The wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak is also set to file a fresh application to disqualify former federal court judge Gopal Sri Ram from acting as deputy public prosecutor in the case.

Rosmah Mansor has filed a new application to recuse a trial judge from hearing her RM7 million money laundering and tax evasion case. The wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak is also set to file a fresh application to disqualify former federal court judge Gopal Sri Ram from acting as deputy public prosecutor in the case.

Rosmah to file fresh bid to disqualify Sri Ram

[KiniNews] MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki, who is under pressure following calls for him to quit, said only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to terminate him.He insisted that he would not jump to the rhythm of any party with a specific political agenda.Meanwhile, the Pakatan Harapan presidential council is calling for Azam and MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board chairperson Abu Zahar Ujang to be suspended pending a probe into Azam's shareholding scandal.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on https://bit.ly/3nweI4q Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki, who is under pressure following calls for him to quit, said only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to terminate him.He insisted that he would not jump to the rhythm of any party with a specific political agenda.Meanwhile, the Pakatan Harapan presidential council is calling for Azam and MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board chairperson Abu Zahar Ujang to be suspended pending a probe into Azam's shareholding scandal.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on <a href="https://bit.ly/3nweI4q" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3nweI4q</a> Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: Azam will not resign, Harapan adds pressure

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang wants MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki to volunteer to appear before the Parliament Select Committee or PSC on the Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department.This came after it was revealed that the PSC would hold a meeting next Wednesday to discuss the share ownership issue involving Azam.

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang wants MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki to volunteer to appear before the Parliament Select Committee or PSC on the Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department. This came after it was revealed that the PSC would hold a meeting next Wednesday to discuss the share ownership issue involving Azam.

Kit Siang: Azam should volunteer to appear before PSC

Indonesian domestic workers from several different countries including Malaysia, joined in a campaign on Sunday calling on lawmakers in Indonesia's Parliament to table a draft protection law.Around 200 Indonesian domestic workers, migrant activists and religious chiefs took part in the campaign and banged on pots and pans 18 times, which is the number of years the draft bill has been dragged in and out of Indonesia's Lower House. The campaign came amid ongoing bilateral discussions for new recruitment terms in Malaysia.

Indonesian domestic workers from several different countries including Malaysia, joined in a campaign on Sunday calling on lawmakers in Indonesia's Parliament to table a draft protection law. Around 200 Indonesian domestic workers, migrant activists and religious chiefs took part in the campaign and banged on pots and pans 18 times, which is the number of years the draft bill has been dragged in and out of Indonesia's Lower House. The campaign came amid ongoing bilateral discussions for new recruitment terms in Malaysia.

'Beat the Pot' - Indonesian domestic workers demand protection law

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has decided not to resign because according to him, there is no need to do so. Speaking to Sinar Harian, Azam said only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to terminate him.He added that he has already "submitted himself" to be investigated by the MACC's panels and the truth will be known in the end.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has decided not to resign because according to him, there is no need to do so. Speaking to Sinar Harian, Azam said only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has the power to terminate him. He added that he has already "submitted himself" to be investigated by the MACC's panels and the truth will be known in the end.

Azam: I will not resign, no need to do so

PKR Youth vice-chief Thiban Subramaniam has claimed that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is trying to distance himself from MACC chief Azam Baki's case.He said Muhyiddin could have asked for a different candidate if he had disagreed with Government Chief Secretary Mohd Zuki Ali's reccomendation for the position.This came after after Muhyiddin denied appointing Azam Baki as MACC chief commissioner.

PKR Youth vice-chief Thiban Subramaniam has claimed that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is trying to distance himself from MACC chief Azam Baki's case. He said Muhyiddin could have asked for a different candidate if he had disagreed with Government Chief Secretary Mohd Zuki Ali's reccomendation for the position. This came after after Muhyiddin denied appointing Azam Baki as MACC chief commissioner.

Muhyiddin could have asked for a different candidate for MACC chief, says PKR Youth vice-chief

The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department will hold a meeting next Wednesday to discuss MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki's share ownership in two public listed companies.This is according to a notice sent out by Dewan Rakyat secretary Nizam Mydin Bacha to the PSC members.

The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Agencies under the Prime Minister’s Department will hold a meeting next Wednesday to discuss MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki's share ownership in two public listed companies. This is according to a notice sent out by Dewan Rakyat secretary Nizam Mydin Bacha to the PSC members.

PSC to hold meeting on Azam Baki's share ownership on Jan 19

The police have opened an investigation paper into an alleged violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) of Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan, at a political party event in Kuala Lumpur, last Sunday (Jan 9).This came following a viral post on social media about several individuals not wearing face masks at the event.The event, 'Bossku Our National Pride' organised by the Malaysia Makkal Sakthi Party was attended by former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.

The police have opened an investigation paper into an alleged violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) of Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan, at a political party event in Kuala Lumpur, last Sunday (Jan 9). This came following a viral post on social media about several individuals not wearing face masks at the event. The event, 'Bossku Our National Pride' organised by the Malaysia Makkal Sakthi Party was attended by former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Police investigating alleged SOP violation at political party event attended by Najib

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public to take a stand against corruption and raise their voices against corrupt acts.In a press conference yesterday, he said the public will be the victim if the country is not saved from corruption.He added that he had spoken up against several issues before and called for investigations but they were ignored by the government.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public to take a stand against corruption and raise their voices against corrupt acts. In a press conference yesterday, he said the public will be the victim if the country is not saved from corruption. He added that he had spoken up against several issues before and called for investigations but they were ignored by the government.

'Corruption is systemic' - Anwar calls on public to speak out against corruption

The Pakatan Harapan president council is calling for MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki and MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board chairperson Abu Zahar Ujang to be suspended pending a probe into Azam's shareholding scandal.They are also calling for MACC Consultative and Anti -Corruption Panel chair Borhan Dolah to be place on leave as well, and for the government to ensure that no senior MACC personnel are involved in any probe which should be carried out by independent investigators.

The Pakatan Harapan president council is calling for MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki and MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board chairperson Abu Zahar Ujang to be suspended pending a probe into Azam's shareholding scandal. They are also calling for MACC Consultative and Anti -Corruption Panel chair Borhan Dolah to be place on leave as well, and for the government to ensure that no senior MACC personnel are involved in any probe which should be carried out by independent investigators.

Harapan: Azam Baki, Abu Zahar, Borhan must be put on leave pending probe

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has denied appointing MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.This comes after Pengerang MP Azalina Othman Said questioned whether Muhyiddin had checked Azam's background before advising his appointment.The statement apparently contradicts Azam’s press release on March 9th, 2020, following his appointment.In the statement, Azam thanked Muhyiddin for proposing his appointment to the king, and to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for assenting to the appointment.___________________[AD] Did you know too much uric acid builds up caused by purine-rich foods can cause attacks of painful arthritis (gout) especially in toes and fingers?Don’t worry because now you can neutralise your uric acid problem with Ural®! Ural® is a sugar-free, pleasantly lemon-flavoured urinary alkalinizer which is palatable and would prevent crystallisation of urates in gout therapy.___________________[AD] Get *RM10 OFF for every RM150 purchase on all Thomson products with promo code ‘THMSRM10’ on https://bit.ly/3nweI4q Poor Blood Circulation can cause Numbness of fingers and toes, Cold hands and feet, General fatigue, Vertigo (Dizziness).THOMSON ACTIVATED GINKGO contains Ginkgo Biloba extract with Activation Technology from Japan.___________________[AD] Stand to win up to RM240 cash rewards by just opening an account or making an eFD placement with Maybank via maybank.my/ESGAccount today! Valid till 31 January 2022. T&amp;C Apply.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein wants the full force of the law to come down on those responsible for making fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates.Hishammuddin, who is the senior minister overseeing the enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOP) against Covid-19, said such actions will jeopardise the safe reopening of the country.

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein wants the full force of the law to come down on those responsible for making fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates. Hishammuddin, who is the senior minister overseeing the enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOP) against Covid-19, said such actions will jeopardise the safe reopening of the country.

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