[KiniNews] Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul has clarified that his son Muhammad Iqbal Johari is not an official member of his staff.“He is not working under the speaker’s office. As of today, there was no appointment, nothing yet,” he told Malaysiakini when contacted today.Asked why Iqbal was listed as “Special Functions Officer 1” to the Dewan Rakyat speaker on the Parliament website, Johari claimed the information on the portal was incorrect.According to the staff directory on the Parliament website, Iqbal also has an official email address and telephone extension number.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul has clarified that his son Muhammad Iqbal Johari is not an official member of his staff.“He is not working under the speaker’s office. As of today, there was no appointment, nothing yet,” he told Malaysiakini when contacted today.Asked why Iqbal was listed as “Special Functions Officer 1” to the Dewan Rakyat speaker on the Parliament website, Johari claimed the information on the portal was incorrect.According to the staff directory on the Parliament website, Iqbal also has an official email address and telephone extension number.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Dewan Rakyat speaker’s son works for him, but not as ‘official staff’

Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul has clarified that his son Muhammad Iqbal Johari is not an official member of his staff.“He is not working under the speaker’s office. As of today, there was no appointment, nothing yet,” he told Malaysiakini when contacted today.Asked why Iqbal was listed as “Special Functions Officer 1” to the Dewan Rakyat speaker on the Parliament website, Johari claimed the information on the portal was incorrect.According to the staff directory on the Parliament website, Iqbal also has an official email address and telephone extension number.

Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul has clarified that his son Muhammad Iqbal Johari is not an official member of his staff.“He is not working under the speaker’s office. As of today, there was no appointment, nothing yet,” he told Malaysiakini when contacted today.Asked why Iqbal was listed as “Special Functions Officer 1” to the Dewan Rakyat speaker on the Parliament website, Johari claimed the information on the portal was incorrect.According to the staff directory on the Parliament website, Iqbal also has an official email address and telephone extension number.

Speaker: My son is not an official staff member

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the development allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) has been reduced to RM1.3 million from RM3.8 million.Anwar said this move was meant to better control the country’s finances and would be implemented in stages.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the development allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) has been reduced to RM1.3 million from RM3.8 million.Anwar said this move was meant to better control the country’s finances and would be implemented in stages.

Anwar: Development allowance for MPs reduced to RM1.3 million

The passing of a no-contest motion for the president and deputy president posts during Umno general assembly 2022 recently did not breach the party’s constitution or rules, said party secretary-general Ahmad Maslan."Everything went smoothly. About 90 percent of the delegates agreed that the president and deputy president posts should not be contested.“There have been many times in Umno's 77-year history that the positions have not been contested," he said, in a Facebook posting today.

The passing of a no-contest motion for the president and deputy president posts during Umno general assembly 2022 recently did not breach the party’s constitution or rules, said party secretary-general Ahmad Maslan."Everything went smoothly. About 90 percent of the delegates agreed that the president and deputy president posts should not be contested.“There have been many times in Umno's 77-year history that the positions have not been contested," he said, in a Facebook posting today.

Ahmad Maslan: No-contest motion did not breach Umno constitution

A former aide to former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has urged the authorities to probe PKR and DAP's "huge" election expenditure.In a statement last night, Marzuki Mohamad said both parties had a lot of campaign materials, ceramah stages, campaign vehicles and a large online presence.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653805

A former aide to former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has urged the authorities to probe PKR and DAP's "huge" election expenditure.In a statement last night, Marzuki Mohamad said both parties had a lot of campaign materials, ceramah stages, campaign vehicles and a large online presence.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653805

'MACC should probe Anwar's GE15 helicopter rides too'

The Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s application for the permanent return of his passport to enable him to perform his duties.However, judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah allowed the temporary return of the rural and regional development minister’s passport to enable the latter to apply for a diplomatic passport.Heads of state rely on diplomatic passports to travel overseas and perform official visits to other countries.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s application for the permanent return of his passport to enable him to perform his duties.However, judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah allowed the temporary return of the rural and regional development minister’s passport to enable the latter to apply for a diplomatic passport.Heads of state rely on diplomatic passports to travel overseas and perform official visits to other countries.

Zahid's passport returned temporarily

Former Umno supreme council member Zahidi Zainul Abidin said he was no threat to Pakatan Harapan and its component parties.Zahidi also said that his situation was unlike that of recently sacked Umno member Khairy Jamaluddin, who might pose a threat to PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli's future political ambitions.

Former Umno supreme council member Zahidi Zainul Abidin said he was no threat to Pakatan Harapan and its component parties.Zahidi also said that his situation was unlike that of recently sacked Umno member Khairy Jamaluddin, who might pose a threat to PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli's future political ambitions.

Zahidi: I'm no threat to Harapan, unlike KJ

Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi told Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin not to be upset over his party's frozen accounts but to take a leaf out of Umno's book instead."Muhyiddin requests that the MACC cancel the freezing of Bersatu’s account. The reason is that the party will find it difficult to pay staff salaries."Muhyiddin has to learn from Umno. It was misery for Umno when its accounts were frozen.“Umno’s accounts have been frozen for years, and just two days ago, the appeal to freeze Umno's account was withdrawn," said Puad in a Facebook post.

Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi told Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin not to be upset over his party's frozen accounts but to take a leaf out of Umno's book instead."Muhyiddin requests that the MACC cancel the freezing of Bersatu’s account. The reason is that the party will find it difficult to pay staff salaries."Muhyiddin has to learn from Umno. It was misery for Umno when its accounts were frozen.“Umno’s accounts have been frozen for years, and just two days ago, the appeal to freeze Umno's account was withdrawn," said Puad in a Facebook post.

Puad: Bersatu should learn from Umno's frozen assets dilemma

Some two million Hindu devotees and visitors are expected to throng Batu Caves for the annual Thaipusam celebration from Jan 15 to Feb 15.Gombak District police chief ACP Zainal Mohamed Mohamed said yesterday that traffic congestion is expected to take effect around Batu Caves from Thursday, Feb 2, to next Monday, Feb 6.He said the chariot procession would leave the temple in Jalan Tun HS Lee at around 10pm on Friday and arrive at Batu Caves at around 3pm on Saturday.Seven roads around the Batu Caves Temple will be closed from midnight tonight (Feb 3) until Feb 8.The seven roads are the Kampung Melayu Batu Caves traffic light junction, the Middle Ring Road 2 turn off to the Batu Caves Temple and the traffic light junction in front of the Shell Batu Caves petrol station,” Zainal Mohamed said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur last night."Other roads are the Jalan SBC 8/Jalan Lama Batu Caves junction, the Middle Ring Road 2 turnoff from Sri Gombak headed to the Jalan Perusahaan Batu Caves and Jalan Perusahaan toward the Batu Caves Temple.

Some two million Hindu devotees and visitors are expected to throng Batu Caves for the annual Thaipusam celebration from Jan 15 to Feb 15.Gombak District police chief ACP Zainal Mohamed Mohamed said yesterday that traffic congestion is expected to take effect around Batu Caves from Thursday, Feb 2, to next Monday, Feb 6.He said the chariot procession would leave the temple in Jalan Tun HS Lee at around 10pm on Friday and arrive at Batu Caves at around 3pm on Saturday.Seven roads around the Batu Caves Temple will be closed from midnight tonight (Feb 3) until Feb 8.The seven roads are the Kampung Melayu Batu Caves traffic light junction, the Middle Ring Road 2 turn off to the Batu Caves Temple and the traffic light junction in front of the Shell Batu Caves petrol station,” Zainal Mohamed said at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur last night."Other roads are the Jalan SBC 8/Jalan Lama Batu Caves junction, the Middle Ring Road 2 turnoff from Sri Gombak headed to the Jalan Perusahaan Batu Caves and Jalan Perusahaan toward the Batu Caves Temple.

Police: Seven roads around Batu Caves Temple closed for Thaipusam

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government is using the MACC as a political tool against Bersatu.Speaking at a press conference today, he stressed that the anti-graft body is independent in its operations.“It is irresponsible for party leaders in the opposition party, that is being investigated, to accuse the unity government of interfering (in the MACC’s investigation),” he said.Yesterday, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin decried the current administration for allegedly using a government agency as a tool to “kill” the party’s credibility as well as that of Perikatan Nasional.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government is using the MACC as a political tool against Bersatu.Speaking at a press conference today, he stressed that the anti-graft body is independent in its operations.“It is irresponsible for party leaders in the opposition party, that is being investigated, to accuse the unity government of interfering (in the MACC’s investigation),” he said.Yesterday, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin decried the current administration for allegedly using a government agency as a tool to “kill” the party’s credibility as well as that of Perikatan Nasional.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: MACC weaponised against Bersatu? - Anwar shoots down claim

Days after it was revealed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had appointed his daughter, Nurul Izzah, as a senior adviser on economy and finance, the internet has gone abuzz once again today of an alleged similar incident involving another PKR leader.This time, it saw Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul being accused of appointing his son as a special duties officer in his office.Among the first to bring up the issue was Bersatu member Badrul Hisham Shaharin, who posted on Twitter this morning questioning Johari about the appointment.Badrul Hisham, otherwise known as Chegubard, also alleged that the full name of Johari's son Mohammed Iqbal had been amended on the Parliament's online staff directory, where his surname was said to have been removed.

Days after it was revealed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had appointed his daughter, Nurul Izzah, as a senior adviser on economy and finance, the internet has gone abuzz once again today of an alleged similar incident involving another PKR leader.This time, it saw Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul being accused of appointing his son as a special duties officer in his office.Among the first to bring up the issue was Bersatu member Badrul Hisham Shaharin, who posted on Twitter this morning questioning Johari about the appointment.Badrul Hisham, otherwise known as Chegubard, also alleged that the full name of Johari's son Mohammed Iqbal had been amended on the Parliament's online staff directory, where his surname was said to have been removed.

Dewan Rakyat speaker accused of appointing son as special officer

Days after it was revealed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had appointed his daughter, Nurul Izzah, as a senior adviser on economy and finance, the internet has gone abuzz once again today of an alleged similar incident involving another PKR leader.This time, it saw Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul being accused of appointing his son as a special duties officer in his office.Among the first to bring up the issue was Bersatu member Badrul Hisham Shaharin, who posted on Twitter this morning questioning Johari about the appointment.

Days after it was revealed that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had appointed his daughter, Nurul Izzah, as a senior adviser on economy and finance, the internet has gone abuzz once again today of an alleged similar incident involving another PKR leader.This time, it saw Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul being accused of appointing his son as a special duties officer in his office.Among the first to bring up the issue was Bersatu member Badrul Hisham Shaharin, who posted on Twitter this morning questioning Johari about the appointment.

Anwar: Irresponsible to accuse govt of weaponising MACC against Bersatu

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today said his party will write a letter to the MACC with a request to unfreeze its accounts, which are currently under probe.Muhyiddin, who again denied claims Bersatu received ill-gotten funds while he served as prime minister, said the request was to ease the party's operations including paying wages to its staff and office rentals."Bersatu will write a letter to the MACC today so that the freeze can be lifted."Once our accounts are frozen, we, as an important and major political party, have no money to pay wages for even a month, and now they are saying the freeze is for three months," said the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur after a retreat for the coalition's parliamentarians.

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today said his party will write a letter to the MACC with a request to unfreeze its accounts, which are currently under probe.Muhyiddin, who again denied claims Bersatu received ill-gotten funds while he served as prime minister, said the request was to ease the party's operations including paying wages to its staff and office rentals."Bersatu will write a letter to the MACC today so that the freeze can be lifted."Once our accounts are frozen, we, as an important and major political party, have no money to pay wages for even a month, and now they are saying the freeze is for three months," said the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur after a retreat for the coalition's parliamentarians.

Muhyiddin: Bersatu can't pay party workers after MACC froze accounts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government is using the MACC as a political tool against Bersatu.Speaking at a press conference today, Anwar stressed that the anti-graft body is independent in its operations.“It is irresponsible for party leaders in the opposition party, that is being investigated, to accuse the unity government of interfering (in the MACC’s investigation),” he said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government is using the MACC as a political tool against Bersatu.Speaking at a press conference today, Anwar stressed that the anti-graft body is independent in its operations.“It is irresponsible for party leaders in the opposition party, that is being investigated, to accuse the unity government of interfering (in the MACC’s investigation),” he said.

Anwar denies using MACC against Bersatu

MACC’s freezing of Bersatu's accounts could hurt the party's chances in the upcoming state election, said Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.This is because Bersatu is a "small party" that does not have a lot of funds, he explained.

MACC’s freezing of Bersatu's accounts could hurt the party's chances in the upcoming state election, said Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.This is because Bersatu is a "small party" that does not have a lot of funds, he explained.

'Bersatu is a small party, account freeze will affect state polls campaign'

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today said his party will be writing a letter to the MACC with a request to unfreeze its accounts, which are currently under probe.Muhyiddin, who again denied claims that Bersatu had received ill-gotten funds while he served as prime minister, said the request was made partly to ease the party's operations including payment of wages to its staff and office rentals.

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today said his party will be writing a letter to the MACC with a request to unfreeze its accounts, which are currently under probe.Muhyiddin, who again denied claims that Bersatu had received ill-gotten funds while he served as prime minister, said the request was made partly to ease the party's operations including payment of wages to its staff and office rentals.

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Returning the one-third seat composition in the Dewan Rakyat for Sabah and Sarawak as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is still in the discussion stage, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.However, he said the matter will take two to three years to complete as it needed to go through many stages including three main committees, namely the MA63 Steering Committee; A63 Technical Committee and MA63 Implementation Action Council, as well as other parties.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653651

Returning the one-third seat composition in the Dewan Rakyat for Sabah and Sarawak as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is still in the discussion stage, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.However, he said the matter will take two to three years to complete as it needed to go through many stages including three main committees, namely the MA63 Steering Committee; A63 Technical Committee and MA63 Implementation Action Council, as well as other parties.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653651

Fadillah: One-third parliamentary seats for Sabah, S'wak still being discussed

Perikatan Nasional has not ruled out the possibility of nominating Azmin Ali as the Selangor menteri besar if he wins the state election, said Selangor PN election machinery deputy director Zulkafperi Hanafi.Zulkafperi, who is also Tanjong Karang MP, said opportunities are always open for the former Selangor MB to return to lead the state.However, he said all decisions rest with the PN leadership to determine the best candidate for the state polls, which must be held before June this year.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653627

Perikatan Nasional has not ruled out the possibility of nominating Azmin Ali as the Selangor menteri besar if he wins the state election, said Selangor PN election machinery deputy director Zulkafperi Hanafi.Zulkafperi, who is also Tanjong Karang MP, said opportunities are always open for the former Selangor MB to return to lead the state.However, he said all decisions rest with the PN leadership to determine the best candidate for the state polls, which must be held before June this year.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653627

PN leader: Don't rule out Azmin returning as Selangor MB

Anti-corruption investigators have identified up to 90 individuals who had allegedly received cash handouts in Terengganu for voting for a party in the 15th general election, according to MACC sources.This was part of the agency's investigation into a viral video, which shows people waiting in front of a building to purportedly collect payment from PAS for voting.So far, MACC has managed to track down about half of the 90 men and women, said one source close to the investigation, and the recipients have been called in to get their statements recorded.

Anti-corruption investigators have identified up to 90 individuals who had allegedly received cash handouts in Terengganu for voting for a party in the 15th general election, according to MACC sources.This was part of the agency's investigation into a viral video, which shows people waiting in front of a building to purportedly collect payment from PAS for voting.So far, MACC has managed to track down about half of the 90 men and women, said one source close to the investigation, and the recipients have been called in to get their statements recorded.

MACC identifies 90 voters in PAS 'charity' probe

Following the freezing of Bersatu’s bank accounts, its secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin has decried the current administration for allegedly using a government agency as a tool to “kill” the party’s credibility as well as that of Perikatan Nasional.Hamzah, in a statement today, expressed disappointment over the government’s actions and said the people are aware of the current administration’s “sleazy” strategy to divert the people’s attention from its weakness, failure and nepotism.

Following the freezing of Bersatu’s bank accounts, its secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin has decried the current administration for allegedly using a government agency as a tool to “kill” the party’s credibility as well as that of Perikatan Nasional.Hamzah, in a statement today, expressed disappointment over the government’s actions and said the people are aware of the current administration’s “sleazy” strategy to divert the people’s attention from its weakness, failure and nepotism.

Hamzah: Anwar-led government using MACC to 'kill' Bersatu's reputation

[KiniNews] Bersatu party accounts have been frozen by the MACC, just one day after the party declared its 2020 and 2021 accounts.It was initially believed that the freeze is related to the MACC's probe on government funds amounting to RM92.5 billion of pandemic stimulus funds that were allegedly misappropriated.However, a MACC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed that the account freeze was over allegations that Bersatu received contributions from some 10 contractors who received various projects when the party was running the government.According to the source, the amount of contributions was suspected to be more than RM300 million in total._______Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Bersatu party accounts have been frozen by the MACC, just one day after the party declared its 2020 and 2021 accounts.It was initially believed that the freeze is related to the MACC's probe on government funds amounting to RM92.5 billion of pandemic stimulus funds that were allegedly misappropriated.However, a MACC source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed that the account freeze was over allegations that Bersatu received contributions from some 10 contractors who received various projects when the party was running the government.According to the source, the amount of contributions was suspected to be more than RM300 million in total._______Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: MACC freezes Bersatu’s accounts

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) is the latest to lend its voice to the chorus of disagreement on Nurul Izzah Anwar’s appointment as a senior economics and financial adviser to the prime minister.The think-tank said while she is qualified for the role based on her educational background and past political experience, there is, however, the impression that the former MP was appointed because she is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter.

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) is the latest to lend its voice to the chorus of disagreement on Nurul Izzah Anwar’s appointment as a senior economics and financial adviser to the prime minister.The think-tank said while she is qualified for the role based on her educational background and past political experience, there is, however, the impression that the former MP was appointed because she is Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter.

Ideas: Nurul Izzah's appointment counterproductive

Bersatu's party accounts have been frozen by the MACC, just one day after the party declared its 2020 and 2021 accounts.The matter was confirmed to Malaysiakini by Bersatu supreme council member, Muhammad Faiz Na'aman.It is believed that the freeze is related to the MACC's probe on government funds amounting to RM92.5 billion of pandemic stimulus funds that were allegedly misappropriated.

Bersatu's party accounts have been frozen by the MACC, just one day after the party declared its 2020 and 2021 accounts.The matter was confirmed to Malaysiakini by Bersatu supreme council member, Muhammad Faiz Na'aman.It is believed that the freeze is related to the MACC's probe on government funds amounting to RM92.5 billion of pandemic stimulus funds that were allegedly misappropriated.

MACC freezes Bersatu accounts

The government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is in line with the concept of Malaysia Madani, which also emphasises the aspect of sustainability with the concept of a green city and smart city.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653558

The government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is in line with the concept of Malaysia Madani, which also emphasises the aspect of sustainability with the concept of a green city and smart city.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653558

Anwar: Govt aims to turn Federal Territories into smart cities by 2030

The PKR Kota Raja division is waiting for instructions from the party leadership regarding talk that International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to contest one of the state seats in Kota Raja when the Selangor state election is called later this year.When contacted, its chief Gunaraj George said the issue was not discussed yet.

The PKR Kota Raja division is waiting for instructions from the party leadership regarding talk that International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to contest one of the state seats in Kota Raja when the Selangor state election is called later this year.When contacted, its chief Gunaraj George said the issue was not discussed yet.

Kota Raja PKR in the dark about Zafrul contesting in Selangor

The government does not seem to have any plans to introduce any new taxation system anytime soon, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.He said there has been no discussion on the recommendation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) so far under the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The government does not seem to have any plans to introduce any new taxation system anytime soon, said Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan.He said there has been no discussion on the recommendation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) so far under the administration of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Ahmad Maslan: No GST discussion so far, new tax last resort

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said while he welcomes differences of opinion among party members, he will not compromise on them questioning the party’s integrity.Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said this was because he placed great importance on party unity.Elaborating, Zahid said there must never be hidden enemies within the party.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said while he welcomes differences of opinion among party members, he will not compromise on them questioning the party’s integrity.Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said this was because he placed great importance on party unity.Elaborating, Zahid said there must never be hidden enemies within the party.

Zahid: I will not compromise with those questioning Umno's integrity

Putrajaya Umno division deputy chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz became the latest member axed by the party leadership, allegedly for violating Umno's code of ethics.In a statement last night, Faisal, who is known to be aligned to sacked Umno leader Annuar Musa, said he received a letter of his dismissal from Umno headquarters via WhatsApp at about 4.30pm the same day.

Putrajaya Umno division deputy chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz became the latest member axed by the party leadership, allegedly for violating Umno's code of ethics.In a statement last night, Faisal, who is known to be aligned to sacked Umno leader Annuar Musa, said he received a letter of his dismissal from Umno headquarters via WhatsApp at about 4.30pm the same day.

Tun Faisal latest casualty of Umno purge

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan has revealed that the party has met with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) regarding the motion approved during the Umno general assembly to not hold any contest for the two highest positions in the upcoming party election."Four officers from the party presented documents prepared by our lawyers and answered questions from the ROS director-general (Nawardi Saad) along with his deputy, as well as four other officers," he said in a press conference after the Budget 2023 Dialogue in Shah Alam yesterday.

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan has revealed that the party has met with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) regarding the motion approved during the Umno general assembly to not hold any contest for the two highest positions in the upcoming party election."Four officers from the party presented documents prepared by our lawyers and answered questions from the ROS director-general (Nawardi Saad) along with his deputy, as well as four other officers," he said in a press conference after the Budget 2023 Dialogue in Shah Alam yesterday.

Umno meets ROS over top posts' no-contest resolution

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to fight against misappropriation and will not compromise on any form of corruption to ensure that there will be a big difference in next year’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score.Noting that his administration is still a new one, Anwar said the government will be consistent in offering its continuous support to the MACC to combat corruption.His comments came after Malaysia’s score in the Transparency International (TI) CPI 2022 had dropped for the third year in a row, scoring 47 of 100 points in the index.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to fight against misappropriation and will not compromise on any form of corruption to ensure that there will be a big difference in next year’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score.Noting that his administration is still a new one, Anwar said the government will be consistent in offering its continuous support to the MACC to combat corruption.His comments came after Malaysia’s score in the Transparency International (TI) CPI 2022 had dropped for the third year in a row, scoring 47 of 100 points in the index.

Anwar: We won't tolerate corruption,  ‘big difference’ in CPI score next year

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews | Anwar: Those who abused their power are now criticising Nurul’s appointment

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has put his foot down on his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment as his adviser for economics in both the Prime Minister’s Department as well as the Finance Ministry, saying it is to ensure that contracts and tenders are managed in an “orderly” manner.Pointing out that his eldest daughter is taking on the unpaid role, Anwar gave his assurance that the appointment is not to misuse power or to enrich his family like those who grant projects worth millions of ringgit to their children and son or daughter-in-law.

Anwar: Those who enriched their children, are now questioning Nurul Izzah’s appointment

Anwar: Nurul Izzah’s appointment to ensure contracts are managed 'orderly'

Hundreds of members of the legal fraternity today bid their final farewell to the late Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram.Private practitioners, Federal Court judges and deputy public prosecutors began descending on the Nirvana 2 memorial centre at Bukit Seputeh in Kuala Lumpur since 8am this morning.Inside the wide hall of the centre where Sri Ram’s coffin is laid, a long queue began forming early in the morning as members of the legal fraternity and judiciary waited to pay their respects amidst the somber atmosphere.

Hundreds of members of the legal fraternity today bid their final farewell to the late Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram.Private practitioners, Federal Court judges and deputy public prosecutors began descending on the Nirvana 2 memorial centre at Bukit Seputeh in Kuala Lumpur since 8am this morning.Inside the wide hall of the centre where Sri Ram’s coffin is laid, a long queue began forming early in the morning as members of the legal fraternity and judiciary waited to pay their respects amidst the somber atmosphere.

Legal fraternity bids final farewell to Gopal Sri Ram

The 1MDB crisis would not have happened if not for the "complicity" of international financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said.Therefore, it is only fair for the Wall Street bank to fulfill its obligation by paying up its settlement amount to the Malaysian government instead of trying to ignore its "moral and financial responsibilities."Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653426

The 1MDB crisis would not have happened if not for the "complicity" of international financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said.Therefore, it is only fair for the Wall Street bank to fulfill its obligation by paying up its settlement amount to the Malaysian government instead of trying to ignore its "moral and financial responsibilities."Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/653426

Anwar tells Goldman Sachs to pay up 1MDB settlement

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as economics and finance adviser may signal that cronyism and nepotism are back, said Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) president Muhammad Mohan.Muhammad said Anwar himself has spoken extensively against nepotism and cronyism in the past, resulting in people questioning the latter’s recent decision.“Our view is, it gives a wrong signal and I’m afraid if it’s not rectified, that will be factored in the perception here.“So, the perception today is that cronyism has come back and nepotism has slipped in. This is not good,” he said at a presser after announcing Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2022 Results at Royal Selangor Club.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as economics and finance adviser may signal that cronyism and nepotism are back, said Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) president Muhammad Mohan.Muhammad said Anwar himself has spoken extensively against nepotism and cronyism in the past, resulting in people questioning the latter’s recent decision.“Our view is, it gives a wrong signal and I’m afraid if it’s not rectified, that will be factored in the perception here.“So, the perception today is that cronyism has come back and nepotism has slipped in. This is not good,” he said at a presser after announcing Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2022 Results at Royal Selangor Club.

TI-M: Nurul's appointment may signal return of nepotism

The appointment of Nurul Izzah as the pro bono adviser on economics and finance to her father Anwar Ibrahim is not a liability, as she has demonstrated sound political and policy independence throughout her political career, a prominent economist said.According to Jomo Kwame Sundram, although Nurul Izzah's appointment has courted backlash from various quarters, it does not compromise her capability of fulfilling her new responsibilities.

The appointment of Nurul Izzah as the pro bono adviser on economics and finance to her father Anwar Ibrahim is not a liability, as she has demonstrated sound political and policy independence throughout her political career, a prominent economist said.According to Jomo Kwame Sundram, although Nurul Izzah's appointment has courted backlash from various quarters, it does not compromise her capability of fulfilling her new responsibilities.

Jomo not keen on Nurul's appointment, but says criticism unwarranted

A DAP leader has revived the call for the police force to be equipped with body cameras following a raid on a hardcore music gig at a record store in Georgetown, Penang.Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said body cameras were supposed to have been procured and put into use in 2021.He pointed out that this was an important issue that needed to be properly looked into as the new government prioritises reform in the police force.Lim was commenting on the Saturday raid, which resulted in the arrest of four individuals, with three of them being detained for filming the incident. The three were later released.

A DAP leader has revived the call for the police force to be equipped with body cameras following a raid on a hardcore music gig at a record store in Georgetown, Penang.Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said body cameras were supposed to have been procured and put into use in 2021.He pointed out that this was an important issue that needed to be properly looked into as the new government prioritises reform in the police force.Lim was commenting on the Saturday raid, which resulted in the arrest of four individuals, with three of them being detained for filming the incident. The three were later released.

MP: Where are the body cameras for police?

The wake for veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram was held at the Nirvana 2 centre in Kuala Lumpur today.Among those at the wake were Damansara lawmaker Gobind Singh Deo, Housing and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, Attorney General, Idrus Harun and lawyer Siti Kasim.Gobind said Sri Ram was an extraordinary man and his passing is a huge loss to the country and legal profession.

The wake for veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram was held at the Nirvana 2 centre in Kuala Lumpur today.Among those at the wake were Damansara lawmaker Gobind Singh Deo, Housing and Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, Attorney General, Idrus Harun and lawyer Siti Kasim.Gobind said Sri Ram was an extraordinary man and his passing is a huge loss to the country and legal profession.

'A huge loss to the country' - Gobind, Nga pay last respects to Gopal Sri Ram

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as his economics and finance adviser puts him in a “dangerous position”, according to the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4).Its deputy chief executive officer K Sudhagaran Stanley called out the move as nepotism and a conflict of interest.“The position being pro bono is irrelevant. It is about nepotism, and more importantly, conflict of interest issues.“This could place the PM in a difficult and dangerous position,” he told Malaysiakini.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to appoint his daughter Nurul Izzah as his economics and finance adviser puts him in a “dangerous position”, according to the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4).Its deputy chief executive officer K Sudhagaran Stanley called out the move as nepotism and a conflict of interest.“The position being pro bono is irrelevant. It is about nepotism, and more importantly, conflict of interest issues.“This could place the PM in a difficult and dangerous position,” he told Malaysiakini.

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