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

PKR Youth vice-chief Nabil Halimi today slammed businessperson Albert Tei for pleading not guilty to corruption charges in court.He pointed out that what Tei did in court was contradictory to his previous statements made in public, and branded it as a "third-class acting" rather than an actual effort to fight corruption.

PKR Youth vice-chief Nabil Halimi today slammed businessperson Albert Tei for pleading not guilty to corruption charges in court.He pointed out that what Tei did in court was contradictory to his previous statements made in public, and branded it as a "third-class acting" rather than an actual effort to fight corruption.

PKR Youth slams Albert's not guilty plea

Johor Bersatu Youth claimed certain irresponsible parties had "manipulated" a video clip that was recorded during their meeting with former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya earlier this week.This came after a two-minute video went viral on WhatsApp, where Mahathir purportedly accused Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin of having stolen the party's money.

Johor Bersatu Youth claimed certain irresponsible parties had "manipulated" a video clip that was recorded during their meeting with former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya earlier this week.This came after a two-minute video went viral on WhatsApp, where Mahathir purportedly accused Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin of having stolen the party's money.

Johor Bersatu Youth says clip of Mahathir’s remarks on Muhyiddin was manipulated

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng today made public a letter he sent to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where he called on the Pakatan Harapan chairperson to fulfil the coalition's election manifesto and start defending its supporters' rights.The letter, dated Dec 8 and written in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin, listed 10 key points that Lim believed Anwar should tackle to address the rakyat's trust deficit in his administration.

DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng today made public a letter he sent to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where he called on the Pakatan Harapan chairperson to fulfil the coalition's election manifesto and start defending its supporters' rights.The letter, dated Dec 8 and written in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin, listed 10 key points that Lim believed Anwar should tackle to address the rakyat's trust deficit in his administration.

Guan Eng outlines 10 points to regain public confidence

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," it said.

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," it said.

AGC withdraws appeal against Rosmah's acquittal

Businessperson Albert Tei, who exposed the Sabah mining scandal, insists he is no hero and has challenged Anwar Ibrahim on whether the prime minister can claim the title either.He emphasised that exposing the scandal was never about seeking praise, but a matter of desperation.“I was pushed into a corner. I had no choice. I was warned against going to the MACC with the evidence, so I turned to the media instead,” he said.

Businessperson Albert Tei, who exposed the Sabah mining scandal, insists he is no hero and has challenged Anwar Ibrahim on whether the prime minister can claim the title either.He emphasised that exposing the scandal was never about seeking praise, but a matter of desperation.“I was pushed into a corner. I had no choice. I was warned against going to the MACC with the evidence, so I turned to the media instead,” he said.

'I am not a hero, are you?' - Albert questions Anwar

Bukit Aman has yet to summon former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for questioning despite over a hundred police reports lodged over the US-Malaysia reciprocal trade deal signed in October.According to Pejuang information chief Rafique Rashid Ali, this comes despite the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit mentioning earlier that they would summon Mahathir to record his statement.

Bukit Aman has yet to summon former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for questioning despite over a hundred police reports lodged over the US-Malaysia reciprocal trade deal signed in October.According to Pejuang information chief Rafique Rashid Ali, this comes despite the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit mentioning earlier that they would summon Mahathir to record his statement.

Why was Dr M not summoned over police report on trade deal? - Lawyer

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The counsel representing the families of three men fatally shot by the police in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, confirmed that authorities have taken the mobile phone, which contains an audio recording of the incident, as part of their investigation.Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan said the audio, recorded by one of the men’s wives, a woman known only as Jayashree, proved that there was no attack on the police, as previously alleged.At a press conference later, the lawyer said that the Forensics Department under the Digital Ministry extracted the original audio and took a sample of Jayashree’s voice to compare it with the audio in the phone to ensure its authenticity.Meanwhile, in a separate story, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has hinted that his tenure will end when his contract expires in May next year.Azam said today that his thrice-extended contract had already drawn criticism from certain quarters.___________________📌 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 counsel representing the families of three men fatally shot by the police in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, confirmed that authorities have taken the mobile phone, which contains an audio recording of the incident, as part of their investigation.Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan said the audio, recorded by one of the men’s wives, a woman known only as Jayashree, proved that there was no attack on the police, as previously alleged.At a press conference later, the lawyer said that the Forensics Department under the Digital Ministry extracted the original audio and took a sample of Jayashree’s voice to compare it with the audio in the phone to ensure its authenticity.Meanwhile, in a separate story, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has hinted that his tenure will end when his contract expires in May next year.Azam said today that his thrice-extended contract had already drawn criticism from certain quarters.___________________📌 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: Phone with Malacca shooting audio handed to police; Azam hints at retirement

Sukau assemblyperson Jafry Ariffin has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Sabah Umno liaison committee today.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the appointment of Jafry, who is also Sabah’s tourism, culture and environment minister, was agreed to by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in accordance with Clause 12.5 of the party’s constitution.

Sukau assemblyperson Jafry Ariffin has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Sabah Umno liaison committee today.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the appointment of Jafry, who is also Sabah’s tourism, culture and environment minister, was agreed to by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in accordance with Clause 12.5 of the party’s constitution.

Jafry Ariffin appointed as new Sabah Umno chairperson

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan, who is representing the families of three men shot dead by police in Malacca last month, has said that he fears for his own life because of his race.He said he is “afraid to go home late at night”, pointing to the police’s refusal to classify the Malacca incident as a murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, even after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered that the investigation be conducted with full transparency.

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan, who is representing the families of three men shot dead by police in Malacca last month, has said that he fears for his own life because of his race.He said he is “afraid to go home late at night”, pointing to the police’s refusal to classify the Malacca incident as a murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code, even after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered that the investigation be conducted with full transparency.

I'm also scared that I could get shot, says lawyer in Malacca shooting case

PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh defended her act of declaring Pakatan Harapan and its ally Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) had enough seats to form the Sabah government on the evening of Nov 29.This came after DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke reportedly slammed her for jumping the gun by making such an announcement unilaterally and ahead of official election results.Fuziah said Harapan has been consistent in supporting the leadership of GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor, and that was not changed by the state polls.

PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh defended her act of declaring Pakatan Harapan and its ally Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) had enough seats to form the Sabah government on the evening of Nov 29.This came after DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke reportedly slammed her for jumping the gun by making such an announcement unilaterally and ahead of official election results.Fuziah said Harapan has been consistent in supporting the leadership of GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor, and that was not changed by the state polls.

Harapan remains consistent in its support for Hajiji, Fuziah tells Loke

Two deputy ministers took their oath of office as senators for the second term today before Dewan Negara president Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah.They are Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh and Deputy Minister of National Unity K. Saraswathy.The reappointment, which enables them to continue carrying out their responsibilities in the Unity Government Cabinet, is effective today until Dec 9, 2028.

Two deputy ministers took their oath of office as senators for the second term today before Dewan Negara president Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah.They are Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Fuziah Salleh and Deputy Minister of National Unity K. Saraswathy.The reappointment, which enables them to continue carrying out their responsibilities in the Unity Government Cabinet, is effective today until Dec 9, 2028.

Two deputy ministers take oath of office as senators for second term

Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, has applied at the Kuala Lumpur High Court to challenge two MACC notices issued to him last month, including one that summoned the lawyer for questioning.Mahajoth, through law firm Messrs Raj & Sach, sought a certiorari order to quash the notices, as well as to postpone any legal action by MACC against him pursuant to Section 30(1)(a) and Section 30(1)(b) of the MACC Act 2009.

Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, has applied at the Kuala Lumpur High Court to challenge two MACC notices issued to him last month, including one that summoned the lawyer for questioning.Mahajoth, through law firm Messrs Raj & Sach, sought a certiorari order to quash the notices, as well as to postpone any legal action by MACC against him pursuant to Section 30(1)(a) and Section 30(1)(b) of the MACC Act 2009.

Albert's lawyer applies to challenge two MACC notices in court

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke believes that PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh should not have jumped the gun with a press conference, declaring that Pakatan Harapan and its ally Gabungan Rakyat Sabah had enough seats to form the state government during the recently concluded Sabah polls. At the time, Harapan had only won two of its 22 contested seats but following the official count, this was later reduced to a single seat, and the seat was delivered by a GRS parachute candidate.In response to a questio, Loke said DAP was in the dark about the press conference, which he described as the wrong approach.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke believes that PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh should not have jumped the gun with a press conference, declaring that Pakatan Harapan and its ally Gabungan Rakyat Sabah had enough seats to form the state government during the recently concluded Sabah polls. At the time, Harapan had only won two of its 22 contested seats but following the official count, this was later reduced to a single seat, and the seat was delivered by a GRS parachute candidate.In response to a questio, Loke said DAP was in the dark about the press conference, which he described as the wrong approach.

Announcement should not have been made, says Loke on Fuziah's numbers presser

The Election Commission (EC) confirmed today that it has received official vacancy notifications for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state seats in Sabah, following the passing of incumbent representative Bung Moktar Radin.EC secretary Khairul Shahril Idrus confirmed receiving notifications from Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul and Sabah legislative assembly speaker Kadzim Yahya.“As such, the EC will have a special meeting on Dec 16, chaired by chairperson Ramlan Harun, to decide on when to hold the by-elections, nomination days, and other preparations to conduct the polls,” Khairul said.

The Election Commission (EC) confirmed today that it has received official vacancy notifications for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state seats in Sabah, following the passing of incumbent representative Bung Moktar Radin.EC secretary Khairul Shahril Idrus confirmed receiving notifications from Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul and Sabah legislative assembly speaker Kadzim Yahya.“As such, the EC will have a special meeting on Dec 16, chaired by chairperson Ramlan Harun, to decide on when to hold the by-elections, nomination days, and other preparations to conduct the polls,” Khairul said.

EC to meet on December 16 to determine dates for Kinabatangan, Lamag polls

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] If Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim fails to deliver meaningful reforms within the next six months, DAP will reassess its role in the government, said party secretary-general Anthony Loke.However, he was quick to stress that this does not mean DAP - which holds the largest number of federal seats in the government - would withdraw its support for the Madani administration and risk triggering political turmoil.While Loke did not specify, the reassessment could include DAP pulling out of the cabinet and moving to the government backbench.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has denied involvement with a feedlot project linked to a corruption charge against Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin.Noting that the alleged offence involved a project which fell under the purview of the previous state government administration, Sanusi, who is also the Kedah Perikatan Nasional chairperson, said the matter was “before his time”.___________________📌 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] If Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim fails to deliver meaningful reforms within the next six months, DAP will reassess its role in the government, said party secretary-general Anthony Loke.However, he was quick to stress that this does not mean DAP - which holds the largest number of federal seats in the government - would withdraw its support for the Madani administration and risk triggering political turmoil.While Loke did not specify, the reassessment could include DAP pulling out of the cabinet and moving to the government backbench.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Nor has denied involvement with a feedlot project linked to a corruption charge against Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin.Noting that the alleged offence involved a project which fell under the purview of the previous state government administration, Sanusi, who is also the Kedah Perikatan Nasional chairperson, said the matter was “before his time”.___________________📌 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: DAP will reassess role if there's no major reforms -Loke; Sanusi comments on feedlot case

Two indigenous leaders from British Columbia, Canada, travelled across the Pacific Ocean to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to hand-deliver a complaint to the national oil company.This was because they said their attempts to raise concerns over a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal linked to Petronas were ignored.

Two indigenous leaders from British Columbia, Canada, travelled across the Pacific Ocean to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to hand-deliver a complaint to the national oil company.This was because they said their attempts to raise concerns over a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal linked to Petronas were ignored.

Indigenous leaders from Canada fly to KL over Petronas LNG concerns

Former minister Rafizi Ramli clarified that he had raised several concerns internally during his time in the cabinet, describing it as the proper course of action.He was responding to senior lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla, who had criticised him for waiting seven months to raise his allegation that the MACC had interfered in the PKR polls, instead of lodging a report at the time.

Former minister Rafizi Ramli clarified that he had raised several concerns internally during his time in the cabinet, describing it as the proper course of action.He was responding to senior lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla, who had criticised him for waiting seven months to raise his allegation that the MACC had interfered in the PKR polls, instead of lodging a report at the time.

Rafizi says he raised several concerns internally

An MACC investigation into a candidate who contested in May’s PKR election found no evidence that the individual received bribes from any contractor or other party.An MACC source said the investigation found that all funds used by the individual to purchase assets came from personal savings, business proceeds and company sales.

An MACC investigation into a candidate who contested in May’s PKR election found no evidence that the individual received bribes from any contractor or other party.An MACC source said the investigation found that all funds used by the individual to purchase assets came from personal savings, business proceeds and company sales.

No evidence PKR election candidate involved in bribery - source

Sabah’s recent election sparked fresh debate about MA63, state rights, and whether frustration with Putrajaya still shapes local politics. But are voters really “anti-federal,” or are they simply demanding leaders—local and national—who take Sabah’s rights seriously?KiniTV speaks to veteran Sabah journalist Jason Santos and historian Dr Shari Jeffry to unpack what the results actually reveal about voter sentiment, the legacy of unfulfilled MA63 promises, and how political narratives—both local and federal—continue to shape Sabah’s place in Malaysia.Reporter: Azreen MadzlanVisual editor: Firdaus Hanafiah

Sabah’s recent election sparked fresh debate about MA63, state rights, and whether frustration with Putrajaya still shapes local politics. But are voters really “anti-federal,” or are they simply demanding leaders—local and national—who take Sabah’s rights seriously?KiniTV speaks to veteran Sabah journalist Jason Santos and historian Dr Shari Jeffry to unpack what the results actually reveal about voter sentiment, the legacy of unfulfilled MA63 promises, and how political narratives—both local and federal—continue to shape Sabah’s place in Malaysia.Reporter: Azreen MadzlanVisual editor: Firdaus Hanafiah

Is Sabah anti-federal or just misunderstood? KiniTV speaks to experts

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin has been charged today with abetting a businessperson to receive RM400,000 in bribes for a feedlot project.According to the charge sheet, Azman had allegedly abetted the crime by ordering Kedah Agro Holding Berhad (KAHB) to issue an offer letter to a businessperson, Hassanaim Fauzi, who paid the bribe.The bribe was allegedly given to another businessperson, Amar Assuat Abu Bakar, who was also charged with soliciting and receiving a bribe from Hassanaim.Azman and Amar pleaded not guilty to the charges at the Shah Alam Sessions Court.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC has denied former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s allegations that the commission had been used to probe candidates who were not aligned with PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah during the party polls in May.Describing the allegations as “baseless and untrue”, MACC emphasised that investigations are conducted solely based on complaints or information received.___________________📌 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] Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin has been charged today with abetting a businessperson to receive RM400,000 in bribes for a feedlot project.According to the charge sheet, Azman had allegedly abetted the crime by ordering Kedah Agro Holding Berhad (KAHB) to issue an offer letter to a businessperson, Hassanaim Fauzi, who paid the bribe.The bribe was allegedly given to another businessperson, Amar Assuat Abu Bakar, who was also charged with soliciting and receiving a bribe from Hassanaim.Azman and Amar pleaded not guilty to the charges at the Shah Alam Sessions Court.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC has denied former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s allegations that the commission had been used to probe candidates who were not aligned with PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah during the party polls in May.Describing the allegations as “baseless and untrue”, MACC emphasised that investigations are conducted solely based on complaints or information received.___________________📌 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: PN MP Azman Nasrudin claims trial to abetment charge; MACC denies Rafizi's allegations

Police have recorded Albert Tei’s statement regarding the Nov 28 raid on his Puchong home, where armed MACC officers clad in vests and balaclavas stormed the premises - a show of force widely criticised as excessive.“Last Friday, the police came to my house to take photographs of the incident and recorded my statement for three hours."“I urge the police to conduct a transparent and independent investigation, and to immediately arrest the individual who pointed a gun at my family and me,” the businessperson told Malaysiakini.

Police have recorded Albert Tei’s statement regarding the Nov 28 raid on his Puchong home, where armed MACC officers clad in vests and balaclavas stormed the premises - a show of force widely criticised as excessive.“Last Friday, the police came to my house to take photographs of the incident and recorded my statement for three hours."“I urge the police to conduct a transparent and independent investigation, and to immediately arrest the individual who pointed a gun at my family and me,” the businessperson told Malaysiakini.

Police question Albert on MACC raid

Senior lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla has taken former minister Rafizi Ramli to task for not lodging a report with the MACC when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim allegedly used the anti-graft agency to influence the PKR polls in May.He said whether the MACC would have acted on the complaint was “secondary”, stressing that Rafizi should have done the right thing at the time instead of raising the matter seven months later.

Senior lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla has taken former minister Rafizi Ramli to task for not lodging a report with the MACC when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim allegedly used the anti-graft agency to influence the PKR polls in May.He said whether the MACC would have acted on the complaint was “secondary”, stressing that Rafizi should have done the right thing at the time instead of raising the matter seven months later.

Rafizi should have lodged a report on claims at the time, says Haniff

Amid pressure to take a tougher stance against corruption, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lamented a trend of “glorifying” those who give bribes.He reportedly said this when commenting on his administration’s efforts to combat graft, during a speech at the Works Ministry’s monthly assembly in Kuala Lumpur today.

Amid pressure to take a tougher stance against corruption, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lamented a trend of “glorifying” those who give bribes.He reportedly said this when commenting on his administration’s efforts to combat graft, during a speech at the Works Ministry’s monthly assembly in Kuala Lumpur today.

Anwar concerned over trend of ‘glorifying’ bribe givers

MACC has denied former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s allegations that the commission had been used to probe candidates who were not aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah during the party polls in May.Describing the allegations as “baseless and untrue”, MACC emphasised that investigations are conducted solely based on complaints or information received.

MACC has denied former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s allegations that the commission had been used to probe candidates who were not aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah during the party polls in May.Describing the allegations as “baseless and untrue”, MACC emphasised that investigations are conducted solely based on complaints or information received.

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