[KiniNews] Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the opposition is its own enemy as it's unwilling to adapt and change. The former minister said, on the other hand, Umno has been practising more change, even by fielding more young candidates in recent elections.The Muda leader said this during a forum organised by Malaysiana LCMS and Leaderonomics.com last night.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak declined to comment over the issue of an alleged "wedding" photo of him with a woman that went viral two days ago.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the opposition is its own enemy as it's unwilling to adapt and change. The former minister said, on the other hand, Umno has been practising more change, even by fielding more young candidates in recent elections.The Muda leader said this during a forum organised by Malaysiana LCMS and Leaderonomics.com last night.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak declined to comment over the issue of an alleged "wedding" photo of him with a woman that went viral two days ago.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: Syed Saddiq schools the opposition, Najib declines to comment on photo

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak declined to comment over the issue of an alleged "wedding" photo of him with a woman that went viral two days ago.The BN advisory board chairperson made this response when approached by the media as he was leaving the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex today.Najib, who was a finance minister, was present in court together with 1MDB’s ex-CEO, Arul Kanda Kandasamy, for the 1MDB audit tampering trial.He did not answer queries by the media about the photo as he was about to enter a car to leave the complex.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak declined to comment over the issue of an alleged "wedding" photo of him with a woman that went viral two days ago. The BN advisory board chairperson made this response when approached by the media as he was leaving the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex today. Najib, who was a finance minister, was present in court together with 1MDB’s ex-CEO, Arul Kanda Kandasamy, for the 1MDB audit tampering trial. He did not answer queries by the media about the photo as he was about to enter a car to leave the complex.

Najib declines to comment on viral 'marriage' photo

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said that he would answer in court all the allegations made by former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who claimed that he had met the former prime minister five times to discuss the former's criminal cases.This comes after Mahathir said in a court affidavit that Zahid came to see him five times between 2018 and 2020 and attached excerpts of his daily schedules to prove his claim.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said that he would answer in court all the allegations made by former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who claimed that he had met the former prime minister five times to discuss the former's criminal cases. This comes after Mahathir said in a court affidavit that Zahid came to see him five times between 2018 and 2020 and attached excerpts of his daily schedules to prove his claim.

I will see him in court, says Zahid on Mahathir's claims

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the opposition is its own enemy as it is unwilling to adapt and change. The former minister said, on the other hand, Umno has been practising more change, even by fielding more young candidates in recent elections.He said this this during a forum organised by Malaysiana LCMS and Leaderonomics.com last night.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the opposition is its own enemy as it is unwilling to adapt and change. The former minister said, on the other hand, Umno has been practising more change, even by fielding more young candidates in recent elections. He said this this during a forum organised by Malaysiana LCMS and Leaderonomics.com last night.

Syed Saddiq: The opposition is its own enemy, no longer changemakers

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy now has the potential to testify against former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak in the duo’s audit report case involving the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund.Deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Gopal Sri Ram this morning applied for the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s green light to call co-accused Arul Kanda to give oral evidence against the former finance minister.

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy now has the potential to testify against former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak in the duo’s audit report case involving the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund. Deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Gopal Sri Ram this morning applied for the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s green light to call co-accused Arul Kanda to give oral evidence against the former finance minister.

1MDB audit report case: Prosecution applies to call Arul Kanda to testify against Najib

Appointing Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia is not a good move by Putrajaya, according to a former diplomat.Speaking to Malaysiakini on condition of anonymity, the retired ambassador said such an important position should be filled by someone with vast experience and training."Looking at the personality of the person that is being appointed, I am of the opinion that he is not suitable to fill such an important position, which is to represent Malaysia as its ambassador to Indonesia," said the career diplomat, who had served as Malaysia ambassador to several countries, including countries in the region.

Appointing Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia is not a good move by Putrajaya, according to a former diplomat. Speaking to Malaysiakini on condition of anonymity, the retired ambassador said such an important position should be filled by someone with vast experience and training. "Looking at the personality of the person that is being appointed, I am of the opinion that he is not suitable to fill such an important position, which is to represent Malaysia as its ambassador to Indonesia," said the career diplomat, who had served as Malaysia ambassador to several countries, including countries in the region.

Ex-envoy: Tajuddin not suitable for such an important position

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the opposition is its own enemy as it's unwilling to adapt and change. The former minister said, on the other hand, Umno has been practising more change, even by fielding more young candidates in recent elections.The Muda leader said this during a forum organised by Malaysiana LCMS and Leaderonomics.com last night.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the opposition is its own enemy as it's unwilling to adapt and change. The former minister said, on the other hand, Umno has been practising more change, even by fielding more young candidates in recent elections. The Muda leader said this during a forum organised by Malaysiana LCMS and Leaderonomics.com last night.

Syed Saddiq: The opposition is its own enemy, not willing to change

Pundit Kamarul Zaman Yusoff has come clean on his appointment as special officer to Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.He said he has been serving in that role since December last year but wanted to keep a low profile.

Pundit Kamarul Zaman Yusoff has come clean on his appointment as special officer to Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said he has been serving in that role since December last year but wanted to keep a low profile.

Kamarul Zaman confirms he is PM's special officer, wanted to keep a low profile

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak today declined to comment on a photograph allegedly depicting him posing with a woman, arms linked, at a party with others.He was approached by reporters when he was leaving the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex this afternoon.Yesterday, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal “congratulated” Najib's “wedding”.Wan Fayhsal's comment came amidst the widespread circulation of the photograph. This has led to speculation online that Najib has a new family.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak today declined to comment on a photograph allegedly depicting him posing with a woman, arms linked, at a party with others. He was approached by reporters when he was leaving the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex this afternoon. Yesterday, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal “congratulated” Najib's “wedding”. Wan Fayhsal's comment came amidst the widespread circulation of the photograph. This has led to speculation online that Najib has a new family.

Najib declines to comment on viral photo on social media

A deputy minister says it is appropriate that Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman is given a government position.This is because Tajuddin is the chairperson of the BN Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) in Parliament, said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin.He added criticism or praise was to be expected for any appointment.

A deputy minister says it is appropriate that Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman is given a government position. This is because Tajuddin is the chairperson of the BN Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) in Parliament, said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin. He added criticism or praise was to be expected for any appointment.

Zahidi: Tajuddin needs a position as he is the BNBBC chairperson

[KiniNews] Former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s presence at the palace during recent events had raised eyebrows and elicited murmurs of disapproval.After all, he was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International funds, described as a national embarrassment and is also embroiled in another trial related to one of the biggest financial scandals in the world.The Kuala Lumpur High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on his wife Rosmah Mansor’s corruption case with regard to a solar hybrid energy project for rural schools in Sarawak on July 7.Under these circumstances, Ambiga Sreenevasan said it was regrettable that the monarch Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah included the former premier in his guest list.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s presence at the palace during recent events had raised eyebrows and elicited murmurs of disapproval.After all, he was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International funds, described as a national embarrassment and is also embroiled in another trial related to one of the biggest financial scandals in the world.The Kuala Lumpur High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on his wife Rosmah Mansor’s corruption case with regard to a solar hybrid energy project for rural schools in Sarawak on July 7.Under these circumstances, Ambiga Sreenevasan said it was regrettable that the monarch Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah included the former premier in his guest list.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: Ambiga regrets Najib invited to palace, Patriot wants Tajuddin’s appointment revoked

Damansara MP Tony Pua was an outspoken politician who exposed many issues concerning the 1MDB debacle before the 14th general election.However, Pua kept an unusually low profile during the Pakatan Harapan administration, where he rarely spoke about current affairs openly.Yesterday, during a fundraising dinner at Petaling Jaya, Pua admitted that he became "a little bit quiet" during his tenure as the then finance minister Lim Guan Eng's political secretary.

Damansara MP Tony Pua was an outspoken politician who exposed many issues concerning the 1MDB debacle before the 14th general election. However, Pua kept an unusually low profile during the Pakatan Harapan administration, where he rarely spoke about current affairs openly. Yesterday, during a fundraising dinner at Petaling Jaya, Pua admitted that he became "a little bit quiet" during his tenure as the then finance minister Lim Guan Eng's political secretary.

Tony Pua responds to being called ‘arrogant’ in Mahathir's book

Damansara MP Tony Pua was an outspoken politician who exposed many issues concerning the 1MDB debacle before the 14th general election.However, Pua kept an unusually low profile during the Pakatan Harapan administration, where he rarely spoke about current affairs openly.Yesterday, during a fundraising dinner at Petaling Jaya, Pua admitted that he became "a little bit quiet" during his tenure as the then finance minister Lim Guan Eng's political secretary.He attributed this to the then prime minister Mahathir Mohammad for castigating him in the cabinet meeting.

Damansara MP Tony Pua was an outspoken politician who exposed many issues concerning the 1MDB debacle before the 14th general election. However, Pua kept an unusually low profile during the Pakatan Harapan administration, where he rarely spoke about current affairs openly. Yesterday, during a fundraising dinner at Petaling Jaya, Pua admitted that he became "a little bit quiet" during his tenure as the then finance minister Lim Guan Eng's political secretary. He attributed this to the then prime minister Mahathir Mohammad for castigating him in the cabinet meeting.

Full speech:Tony Pua tells all at DAP fundraiser in PJ

After Bangi MP Ong Kiang Ming announced he would not contest in the next general election, speculation was rife that two more DAP lawmakers, Tony Pua and Yeo Bee Yin, would opt-out as well.Met at the sidelines of a fundraising event in Petaling Jaya last night, the pair was non-committal, adding fuel to the guessing game."There is no announcement, so the question doesn't arise," replied Pua, who is the MP for Damansara, without elaborating.Yeo, on the other hand, refused to comment if she would contest or defend her Bakri seat in Johor.Meanwhile, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, who was also present at the dinner, announced in his speech that Pua had been appointed as his policy advisor.

After Bangi MP Ong Kiang Ming announced he would not contest in the next general election, speculation was rife that two more DAP lawmakers, Tony Pua and Yeo Bee Yin, would opt-out as well. Met at the sidelines of a fundraising event in Petaling Jaya last night, the pair was non-committal, adding fuel to the guessing game. "There is no announcement, so the question doesn't arise," replied Pua, who is the MP for Damansara, without elaborating. Yeo, on the other hand, refused to comment if she would contest or defend her Bakri seat in Johor. Meanwhile, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, who was also present at the dinner, announced in his speech that Pua had been appointed as his policy advisor.

Full speech_ Anthony Loke 'paints' the future of DAP at fundraiser in PJ

Najib Abdul Razak wished for former 1MDB chairperson Mohd Bakke Salleh’s 2016 testimony to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to be “acceptable” to the then prime minister, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard today.The 15th prosecution witness testified that the then finance minister wanted the former to answer questions from the Parliamentary committee members in a way that was in “harmony”.During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib, Bakke claimed that the former premier wanted to ensure that his testimony to PAC as well as others called to the committee hearing to put the blame on the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund’s management.

Najib Abdul Razak wished for former 1MDB chairperson Mohd Bakke Salleh’s 2016 testimony to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to be “acceptable” to the then prime minister, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard today. The 15th prosecution witness testified that the then finance minister wanted the former to answer questions from the Parliamentary committee members in a way that was in “harmony”. During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib, Bakke claimed that the former premier wanted to ensure that his testimony to PAC as well as others called to the committee hearing to put the blame on the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund’s management.

Bukit Aman investigating alleged leak from govt database

The former 1MDB chairperson conceded that he should have confronted Najib Abdul Razak about whether the then prime minister was involved in the irregular transactions within the sovereign wealth fund.Fifteenth prosecution witness Mohd Bakke Salleh testified during the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib before the Kuala Lumpur High Court today that he was uncomfortable levelling with the Pekan MP in 2009 over the former’s suspicion of the latter’s role in what transpired at 1MDB.During the re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram, the witness claimed that he was restrained and discouraged from making the complaint directly with Najib as the latter was then sitting prime minister.

The former 1MDB chairperson conceded that he should have confronted Najib Abdul Razak about whether the then prime minister was involved in the irregular transactions within the sovereign wealth fund. Fifteenth prosecution witness Mohd Bakke Salleh testified during the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib before the Kuala Lumpur High Court today that he was uncomfortable levelling with the Pekan MP in 2009 over the former’s suspicion of the latter’s role in what transpired at 1MDB. During the re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram, the witness claimed that he was restrained and discouraged from making the complaint directly with Najib as the latter was then sitting prime minister.

Bakke: I wasn’t comfortable telling Najib about my suspicion

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan today provided three reasons why he believed Pejuang leader Dr Mahathir Mohamad was "less relevant".One reason, he said, was Mahathir's snide remarks aimed at former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak for uttering "cash is king, king is rakyat" during a televised debate recently.

Umno secretary-general Ahmad Maslan today provided three reasons why he believed Pejuang leader Dr Mahathir Mohamad was "less relevant". One reason, he said, was Mahathir's snide remarks aimed at former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak for uttering "cash is king, king is rakyat" during a televised debate recently.

Ahmad Maslan: 'Crony is king' during Mahathir's era

Ex-premier Mahathir Mohamad had described Damansara MP Tony Pua as arrogant and not business-friendly in his latest book released last year.Talking about this in his speech, Pua questioned if rejecting proposals or avoiding direct negotiations with those former Barisan Nasional's cronies contractors were considered as "not business-friendly"."(During my tenure) A lot of tan sri, datuk seri came to MOF very regularly. They tried to get appointments with me, and very often, I would find every excuse possible to 'siam' or 'lari'."They have direct access to my minister, but they want to talk to me in the hope that I will buy into their ideas and talk to my boss for their proposals. That's their modus operandi during BN's time."Sometimes when the proposal was useless, and we didn't accept it, they said Tony Pua 'arrogant'. Sometimes the proposal was workable, but we said we have to do open tender, their faces became 'black'," he said.

Ex-premier Mahathir Mohamad had described Damansara MP Tony Pua as arrogant and not business-friendly in his latest book released last year. Talking about this in his speech, Pua questioned if rejecting proposals or avoiding direct negotiations with those former Barisan Nasional's cronies contractors were considered as "not business-friendly". "(During my tenure) A lot of tan sri, datuk seri came to MOF very regularly. They tried to get appointments with me, and very often, I would find every excuse possible to 'siam' or 'lari'. "They have direct access to my minister, but they want to talk to me in the hope that I will buy into their ideas and talk to my boss for their proposals. That's their modus operandi during BN's time. "Sometimes when the proposal was useless, and we didn't accept it, they said Tony Pua 'arrogant'. Sometimes the proposal was workable, but we said we have to do open tender, their faces became 'black'," he said.

Tony Pua: Avoiding direct negotiations with cronies "not business-friendly"?

Damansara MP Tony Pua said the country has 'stupid' ministers because smart people tend to avoid joining politics. He also conceded that there were stupid ministers in the previous Pakatan Harapan administration. He said this during a speech at a DAP fundraising event in Petaling Jaya last night.

Damansara MP Tony Pua said the country has 'stupid' ministers because smart people tend to avoid joining politics. He also conceded that there were stupid ministers in the previous Pakatan Harapan administration. He said this during a speech at a DAP fundraising event in Petaling Jaya last night.

Tony Pua: We have stupid ministers because smart people do not join politics

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s presence at the palace during recent events had raised eyebrows and elicited murmurs of disapproval.After all, he was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International funds, described as a national embarrassment and is also embroiled in another trial related to one of the biggest financial scandals in the world.Whereas, the Kuala Lumpur High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on his wife Rosmah Mansor’s corruption case with regard to a solar hybrid energy project for rural schools in Sarawak on July 7.Under these circumstances, Ambiga Sreenevasan said it was regrettable that the monarch Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah included the former premier in his guest list.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621693

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s presence at the palace during recent events had raised eyebrows and elicited murmurs of disapproval. After all, he was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International funds, described as a national embarrassment and is also embroiled in another trial related to one of the biggest financial scandals in the world. Whereas, the Kuala Lumpur High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on his wife Rosmah Mansor’s corruption case with regard to a solar hybrid energy project for rural schools in Sarawak on July 7. Under these circumstances, Ambiga Sreenevasan said it was regrettable that the monarch Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah included the former premier in his guest list. More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621693

Ambiga regrets Najib invited to palace

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has announced the appointment of Tony Pua has his policy advisor.Many reports indicated that Pua and Bakri MP Yeo Bee Yin will sit out in the next general election, following the similar path of their comrade - Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming.In announcing Pua’s appointment , Loke added that the trio are the top talents in the party, and stressed that Yeo as one of the top 10 talents in the party, will “continue to play a role” as well.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has announced the appointment of Tony Pua has his policy advisor. Many reports indicated that Pua and Bakri MP Yeo Bee Yin will sit out in the next general election, following the similar path of their comrade - Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming. In announcing Pua’s appointment , Loke added that the trio are the top talents in the party, and stressed that Yeo as one of the top 10 talents in the party, will “continue to play a role” as well.

Tony Pua appointed as Anthony Loke’s policy advisor

Former Telok Mas state assemblyperson Noor Effandi Ahmad, who was sacked by Bersatu during the Malacca political crisis last October, has joined Amanah.Taking to Facebook yesterday, Malacca Amanah chairperson Adly Zahari said he welcomes Effandi to the Amanah family.Noor Effandi, who served as a state executive council member between 2018 and 2021, said he handed over his membership form to Adly yesterday.Noor Effandi, together with the then Sungai Udang state assemblyperson Idris Harun and two others, had retracted their support for the Sulaiman Md Ali's Umno-Bersatu government in favour of Pakatan Harapan.

Former Telok Mas state assemblyperson Noor Effandi Ahmad, who was sacked by Bersatu during the Malacca political crisis last October, has joined Amanah. Taking to Facebook yesterday, Malacca Amanah chairperson Adly Zahari said he welcomes Effandi to the Amanah family. Noor Effandi, who served as a state executive council member between 2018 and 2021, said he handed over his membership form to Adly yesterday. Noor Effandi, together with the then Sungai Udang state assemblyperson Idris Harun and two others, had retracted their support for the Sulaiman Md Ali's Umno-Bersatu government in favour of Pakatan Harapan.

Former bersatu rep Noor Effandi joins Amanah

A sundry shop owner in Ayer Tawar, Perak was fined RM3,000 for placing alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages on the same rack.At a press conference yesterday, Beruas MP Ngeh Koo Ham said the shop owner was fined under Rule 361 (5) of the Food Regulation 1985.Under sub-regulation (5)(a), alcoholic beverages shall be displayed for sale in a separate display cabinet/shelf apart from the display cabinet/shelf used for other foods.Ngeh argued that under the wording of the parent law - Food Act 1985 - the purpose of the law was to protect the public from health hazards and fraud in the preparation and use of food.

A sundry shop owner in Ayer Tawar, Perak was fined RM3,000 for placing alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages on the same rack. At a press conference yesterday, Beruas MP Ngeh Koo Ham said the shop owner was fined under Rule 361 (5) of the Food Regulation 1985. Under sub-regulation (5)(a), alcoholic beverages shall be displayed for sale in a separate display cabinet/shelf apart from the display cabinet/shelf used for other foods. Ngeh argued that under the wording of the parent law - Food Act 1985 - the purpose of the law was to protect the public from health hazards and fraud in the preparation and use of food.

Shop owner fined RM3k for placing beer and soft drinks on same rack

Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (Patriot) president Mohamed Arshad Raji has expressed his horror at Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that Umno’s Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman was appointed as Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia."This needs an urgent rethink. The avalanche of public opinion against this move by the prime minister and his cabinet cannot be ignored."In this regard, Patriot demands that the prime minister and his cabinet rethink and quickly revoke the appointment," said Mohamed Arshad in a statement.

Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (Patriot) president Mohamed Arshad Raji has expressed his horror at Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that Umno’s Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman was appointed as Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia. "This needs an urgent rethink. The avalanche of public opinion against this move by the prime minister and his cabinet cannot be ignored. "In this regard, Patriot demands that the prime minister and his cabinet rethink and quickly revoke the appointment," said Mohamed Arshad in a statement.

Patriot: Revoke Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador immediately

[KiniNews] A company paid former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hundreds of thousands of Singapore dollars monthly from 2014 to 2018. This was revealed by a former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) at the Shah Alam High Court today.Harry Lee Vui Khun said the payments were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract.He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] A company paid former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hundreds of thousands of Singapore dollars monthly from 2014 to 2018. This was revealed by a former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) at the Shah Alam High Court today.Harry Lee Vui Khun said the payments were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract.He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: UKSB director admits giving SG$200k-520k monthly to Umno’s Zahid

Veteran Umno lawmaker Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has often made the news for the wrong reasons because of his antics in and out of Parliament.His most recent faux pas came in the aftermath of last year's collision involving two LRT trains, which led to his removal as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairperson.With such a colourful track record, it is no surprise that various quarters have criticised the Pasir Salak MP's appointment as the next ambassador to Indonesia.For Ambiga Sreenevasan, who quipped on Twitter that those who represent the nation abroad should be subjected to an IQ test first, the move could further erode Malaysia's reputation.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621595

Veteran Umno lawmaker Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has often made the news for the wrong reasons because of his antics in and out of Parliament. His most recent faux pas came in the aftermath of last year's collision involving two LRT trains, which led to his removal as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairperson. With such a colourful track record, it is no surprise that various quarters have criticised the Pasir Salak MP's appointment as the next ambassador to Indonesia. For Ambiga Sreenevasan, who quipped on Twitter that those who represent the nation abroad should be subjected to an IQ test first, the move could further erode Malaysia's reputation. More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621595

Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador to Indonesia makes Ambiga feel like crying

A former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) today told the Shah Alam High Court that his company paid cash monthly to former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.The payments were from 2014 to 2018, said Harry Lee Vui Khun, and were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract.He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017.More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621610

A former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) today told the Shah Alam High Court that his company paid cash monthly to former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The payments were from 2014 to 2018, said Harry Lee Vui Khun, and were in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract. He clarified that the payments to Zahid started in late 2014 at SG$200,000 per month and increased to SG$520,000 per month in 2017. More: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621610

Company paid Zahid SG$200k-520k monthly, court told

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has reiterated opposition to the death penalty in cases of medical marijuana use.He said seeking alternative medical treatments was not an offence that deserved extreme punishment in the form of hanging.

Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has reiterated opposition to the death penalty in cases of medical marijuana use. He said seeking alternative medical treatments was not an offence that deserved extreme punishment in the form of hanging.

Syed Saddiq: Medical marijuana use not murder

Former 1MDB chairperson Mohd Bakke Salleh testified that he attended two meetings to get “guidelines” for his testimony to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Feb 11, 2016.The 15th prosecution witness told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning that Najib Abdul Razak wanted him to attend the meetings in order to keep out the names of the then prime minister and key figure Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, from the PAC hearing on the 1MDB affair.During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib today, Bakke testified that the two meetings - that allegedly transpired two weeks before the PAC hearing - were conducted by then PAC chairperson Hasan Arifin and held at the house of then TV3 managing director Ahmad Farid Ridzuan.

Former 1MDB chairperson Mohd Bakke Salleh testified that he attended two meetings to get “guidelines” for his testimony to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Feb 11, 2016. The 15th prosecution witness told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning that Najib Abdul Razak wanted him to attend the meetings in order to keep out the names of the then prime minister and key figure Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, from the PAC hearing on the 1MDB affair. During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib today, Bakke testified that the two meetings - that allegedly transpired two weeks before the PAC hearing - were conducted by then PAC chairperson Hasan Arifin and held at the house of then TV3 managing director Ahmad Farid Ridzuan.

Ex-1MDB chair: Najib called me before I testified at PAC

Police have completed their investigation on Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s son, who earlier this month uploaded a video of himself getting escorted by two police outriders in Penang.According to an officer close to the probe, police will submit their investigation papers (IP) to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) for further instructions."The investigation was carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) against Mohamed Khairul Anwar Abdul Azeez, who is the owner of the Instagram account (where the video was posted)."Investigators have wrapped up the probe, and the IP will be referred to the DPP for further action. Any further action would depend on the DPP's instructions," the official, who declined to be named, told Malaysiakini.

Police have completed their investigation on Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s son, who earlier this month uploaded a video of himself getting escorted by two police outriders in Penang. According to an officer close to the probe, police will submit their investigation papers (IP) to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) for further instructions. "The investigation was carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) against Mohamed Khairul Anwar Abdul Azeez, who is the owner of the Instagram account (where the video was posted). "Investigators have wrapped up the probe, and the IP will be referred to the DPP for further action. Any further action would depend on the DPP's instructions," the official, who declined to be named, told Malaysiakini.

MP's son with outriders: DPP to decide next action

Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah to justify the appointment of Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as the Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia.In a statement today, she said Tajuddin’s (above) shock appointment left many “baffled” and questioned what it took for an individual to represent Malaysia on the international front.“Surely, there has to be some merit to a person who will be the face of Malaysia in Indonesia, carrying government policies, positions and standards as the window to the wealth that Malaysia can offer.“Does Tajuddin have what it takes as a Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia?” Kasthuri asked.

Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah to justify the appointment of Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as the Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia. In a statement today, she said Tajuddin’s (above) shock appointment left many “baffled” and questioned what it took for an individual to represent Malaysia on the international front. “Surely, there has to be some merit to a person who will be the face of Malaysia in Indonesia, carrying government policies, positions and standards as the window to the wealth that Malaysia can offer. “Does Tajuddin have what it takes as a Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia?” Kasthuri asked.

Govt must explain and justify Tajuddin's appointment as ambassador, says MP

Australian miner Lynas has allegedly requested the government to discard an important condition in its operating licence which will expire in March 2023.The condition, set by the Pakatan Harapan government, was to move the cracking and leaching facility, which produces radioactive Water Leach Purification (WLP) residue, outside Malaysia before July 2023.However, the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) told Malaysiakini that it hasn’t received any application from Lynas to renew the licence.

Australian miner Lynas has allegedly requested the government to discard an important condition in its operating licence which will expire in March 2023. The condition, set by the Pakatan Harapan government, was to move the cracking and leaching facility, which produces radioactive Water Leach Purification (WLP) residue, outside Malaysia before July 2023. However, the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) told Malaysiakini that it hasn’t received any application from Lynas to renew the licence.

AELB: Conditions for Lynas remain the same

National Recovery Council (MPN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the government needs to reactivate the national food security council to address the food security problems.During a press conference yesterday, he said through the council, the government could increase food production in the country.He said this when asked whether the MPN was discussing the food supply crisis in the country.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

National Recovery Council (MPN) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the government needs to reactivate the national food security council to address the food security problems. During a press conference yesterday, he said through the council, the government could increase food production in the country. He said this when asked whether the MPN was discussing the food supply crisis in the country. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

Muhyiddin calls for the reactivation of the national food security council

[KiniNews] DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Ong and Damansara MP Tony Pua were the only two Harapan MPs who spoke in favour of Muhyiddin Yassin’s original deal.This earned the duo the wrath of not just the public but also their allies and even those from their own party, the DAP.In the dying days of the Muhyiddin Yassin administration, Muhyiddin begged the opposition to keep him in power.Harapan’s presidential council rejected the offer within hours. However, Harapan signed the CSA with Ismail Sabri a month later.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Ong and Damansara MP Tony Pua were the only two Harapan MPs who spoke in favour of Muhyiddin Yassin’s original deal.This earned the duo the wrath of not just the public but also their allies and even those from their own party, the DAP.In the dying days of the Muhyiddin Yassin administration, Muhyiddin begged the opposition to keep him in power.Harapan’s presidential council rejected the offer within hours. However, Harapan signed the CSA with Ismail Sabri a month later.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - <a href="https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa</a>

#KiniNews: DAP MP says Harapan should’ve taken Muhyiddin’s offer, Dr M dares Zahid

Penang Muda has called for the abolishment of criminal suicide. This comes after several people were said to have fallen off the Penang Bridge recently.In a statement today, Penang Muda chairperson Jazz Tan Yee Mei raised concern regarding Section 309 of the Penal Code which criminalises attempted suicide in Malaysia.She also noted there are currently no discussions to table a bill to abolish criminal suicide.

Penang Muda has called for the abolishment of criminal suicide. This comes after several people were said to have fallen off the Penang Bridge recently. In a statement today, Penang Muda chairperson Jazz Tan Yee Mei raised concern regarding Section 309 of the Penal Code which criminalises attempted suicide in Malaysia. She also noted there are currently no discussions to table a bill to abolish criminal suicide.

Muda reminds govt to abolish criminal suicide

Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has confirmed his rumoured appointment as Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, based in Jakarta."It's true," the Umno leader said in a brief message to Malaysiakini.Online portal Malaysia Now earlier today quoted diplomatic sources who revealed that Tajuddin's appointment has received approval from the Indonesian government under President Joko Widodo.

Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has confirmed his rumoured appointment as Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, based in Jakarta. "It's true," the Umno leader said in a brief message to Malaysiakini. Online portal Malaysia Now earlier today quoted diplomatic sources who revealed that Tajuddin's appointment has received approval from the Indonesian government under President Joko Widodo.

Tajuddin is Malaysia’s ambassador to Indonesia

Najib Abdul Razak never disclosed to 1MDB’s board of directors or management that he received billions of ringgit in monies belonging to the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, its former chief financial officer testified.Twelfth prosecution witness Azmi Tahir also told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this afternoon that the former premier and finance minister also never reprimanded him for following Low Taek Jho’s directions regarding financial transfers out of the fund.During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib, Azmi gave this testimony in reply to questions put forth during re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621485

Najib Abdul Razak never disclosed to 1MDB’s board of directors or management that he received billions of ringgit in monies belonging to the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, its former chief financial officer testified. Twelfth prosecution witness Azmi Tahir also told the Kuala Lumpur High Court this afternoon that the former premier and finance minister also never reprimanded him for following Low Taek Jho’s directions regarding financial transfers out of the fund. During the RM2.28 billion 1MDB corruption trial against Najib, Azmi gave this testimony in reply to questions put forth during re-examination by deputy public prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram. Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/621485

1MDB’s ex-CFO_ Najib never reprimanded me

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay.The nonagenarian said he will also sue the Bagan Datuk MP if the latter does not apologise for making the defamatory claim."I challenge Zahid to show proof that my identity as a Malay is in dispute."If he does not apologise and retract the slander, I will take legal action," he said in a statement today.Mahathir was referring to remarks Zahid made in 2017 when, as home minister, he dredged up a purported copy of the former's identity card (IC), which stated his name as “Mahathir a/l Iskandar Kutty”.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dared Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to prove assertions that the former is not a Malay. The nonagenarian said he will also sue the Bagan Datuk MP if the latter does not apologise for making the defamatory claim. "I challenge Zahid to show proof that my identity as a Malay is in dispute. "If he does not apologise and retract the slander, I will take legal action," he said in a statement today. Mahathir was referring to remarks Zahid made in 2017 when, as home minister, he dredged up a purported copy of the former's identity card (IC), which stated his name as “Mahathir a/l Iskandar Kutty”.

Mahathir dares Zahid to prove he’s not Malay

National Recovery Council (NRC) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the Covid-19 situation in the country is still under control despite reports of an increase in positive cases after the Aidilfitri celebrations.He added that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin did not seem worried about the current Covid-19 situation.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

National Recovery Council (NRC) chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin said the Covid-19 situation in the country is still under control despite reports of an increase in positive cases after the Aidilfitri celebrations. He added that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin did not seem worried about the current Covid-19 situation. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/ts.muhyiddin/videos/1206654903485863

Muhyiddin: Health minister doesn't look worried now

Alor Gajah MP Mohd Redzuan Yusof has vowed to defend his parliamentary seat even if his party Bersatu does not field him again."I will defend my seat, regardless of whether I receive a mandate from our party president or not."They have their own strategy to ensure our party wins. We have seen that during the Malacca election," Redzuan was reported as saying by Sinar Harian.

Alor Gajah MP Mohd Redzuan Yusof has vowed to defend his parliamentary seat even if his party Bersatu does not field him again. "I will defend my seat, regardless of whether I receive a mandate from our party president or not. "They have their own strategy to ensure our party wins. We have seen that during the Malacca election," Redzuan was reported as saying by Sinar Harian.

Redzuan eyes Alor Gajah, with or without Bersatu

DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Ong said it was understandable why some DAP leaders found it difficult to accept Muhyiddin Yassin’s offer for a CSA at the time because the latter was facing massive public backlash.“If you ask some of the party leaders now whether it would be better for us to have accepted it to prevent Umno and BN from coming back to power, I hope most would say yes.“My answer will still be a yes. We should have taken Muhyiddin’s offer to avoid the situation where the ‘court cluster’ has a lot of power,” said Ong.

DAP’s Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming said he felt vindicated now since Harapan eventually signed a confidence-and-supply agreement with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Ong said it was understandable why some DAP leaders found it difficult to accept Muhyiddin Yassin’s offer for a CSA at the time because the latter was facing massive public backlash. “If you ask some of the party leaders now whether it would be better for us to have accepted it to prevent Umno and BN from coming back to power, I hope most would say yes. “My answer will still be a yes. We should have taken Muhyiddin’s offer to avoid the situation where the ‘court cluster’ has a lot of power,” said Ong.

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