[KiniNews] There is no need to take action under the Sedition Act against Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the former prime minister’s criticism of the government, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.However, Saifuddin said he would leave it fully to the police to take appropriate action if necessary.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Finance Ministry has denied that one of its officers had signed off on revoking the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.This is believed to be in reference to allegations made by blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin and others that a senior officer in the ministry's tax division had signed off on the cancellation while Lim Guan Eng was in office.“The Finance Ministry, whether through the previous minister and or its officers, has never revoked the tax exemption given to the Albukhary Foundation,” it said in a statement today.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] There is no need to take action under the Sedition Act against Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the former prime minister’s criticism of the government, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.However, Saifuddin said he would leave it fully to the police to take appropriate action if necessary.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Finance Ministry has denied that one of its officers had signed off on revoking the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.This is believed to be in reference to allegations made by blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin and others that a senior officer in the ministry's tax division had signed off on the cancellation while Lim Guan Eng was in office.“The Finance Ministry, whether through the previous minister and or its officers, has never revoked the tax exemption given to the Albukhary Foundation,” it said in a statement today.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Govt sees no need to use Sedition Act against Dr Mahathir

The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has no knowledge of whether disgraced banker Tim Leissner's former girlfriend has returned 1MDB-linked assets to Malaysia.This was revealed in a parliamentary written reply to Lim Lip Eng (Harapan - Kepong) who asked the prime minister whether Rohana Rozhan had returned the US$10 million (RM44.3 million) in cash.Lim had also urged the prime minister to state how much in 1MDB assets have been returned to the government and 1MDB's remaining debt obligations.

The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has no knowledge of whether disgraced banker Tim Leissner's former girlfriend has returned 1MDB-linked assets to Malaysia.This was revealed in a parliamentary written reply to Lim Lip Eng (Harapan - Kepong) who asked the prime minister whether Rohana Rozhan had returned the US$10 million (RM44.3 million) in cash.Lim had also urged the prime minister to state how much in 1MDB assets have been returned to the government and 1MDB's remaining debt obligations.

AGC has 'no knowledge' if Leissner's ex returned US$10m

Dewan Rakyat heated up today after Arau MP Shahidan Kassim was challenged by the Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching to make a statement outside the House.Yesterday, Shahidan Kassim questioned the minister about the disruption of his TikTok account when doing live streams.However, Teo explained that the ministry had nothing to do with the issued raised by Shahidan because TikTok is a private entity and not owned by the government.

Dewan Rakyat heated up today after Arau MP Shahidan Kassim was challenged by the Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching to make a statement outside the House.Yesterday, Shahidan Kassim questioned the minister about the disruption of his TikTok account when doing live streams.However, Teo explained that the ministry had nothing to do with the issued raised by Shahidan because TikTok is a private entity and not owned by the government.

I'm not crazy, Shahidan loses cool in Dewan Rakyat

There was no reason to bar Muslims in Johor from visiting houses of worship of other faiths or participating in their festivals as long as they do not take part in non-Islamic rituals or prayers, said Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar."This is very clear and I have complete trust in Muslims because their faith is strong and unshakable. I do not wish to dwell at length here."There is no need for any kind of polemic over this," said Sultan Ibrahim in an interview with The Star.He said guidelines issued by the palace and the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAIJ) were clear on the matter.

There was no reason to bar Muslims in Johor from visiting houses of worship of other faiths or participating in their festivals as long as they do not take part in non-Islamic rituals or prayers, said Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar."This is very clear and I have complete trust in Muslims because their faith is strong and unshakable. I do not wish to dwell at length here."There is no need for any kind of polemic over this," said Sultan Ibrahim in an interview with The Star.He said guidelines issued by the palace and the Johor Islamic Religious Council (MAIJ) were clear on the matter.

Johor ruler: No reason why Muslims cannot visit other houses of worship

The rising cases of male-to-male HIV transmission are partly due to child sex grooming, said Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.He made the conclusion that if data showed that infection started at age 20, it could actually mean that the virus was transmitted when the patient was in their teens.“This means it (transmission) began at the school level. I see that issues such as grooming are partly why some children or teenagers have no alternatives or are forced to choose this unhealthy lifestyle,” Lukanisman said in the Dewan Rakyat.

The rising cases of male-to-male HIV transmission are partly due to child sex grooming, said Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni.He made the conclusion that if data showed that infection started at age 20, it could actually mean that the virus was transmitted when the patient was in their teens.“This means it (transmission) began at the school level. I see that issues such as grooming are partly why some children or teenagers have no alternatives or are forced to choose this unhealthy lifestyle,” Lukanisman said in the Dewan Rakyat.

Male-to-male HIV spike partly due to child sex grooming, Parliament told

The Finance Ministry has denied that one of its officers had signed off on revoking the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.This is believed to be in reference to allegations made by blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin and others that a senior officer in the ministry's tax division had signed off on the cancellation while Lim Guan Eng was in office.

The Finance Ministry has denied that one of its officers had signed off on revoking the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.This is believed to be in reference to allegations made by blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin and others that a senior officer in the ministry's tax division had signed off on the cancellation while Lim Guan Eng was in office.

MOF denies officer signed tax-exemption cancellation

Kuala Terengganu MP Ahmad Amzad Hashim contended that he has a moral, social and political duty to inform the public about the issue of Anwar Ibrahim allegedly receiving an RM15 million payment.The PAS lawmaker said this as part of his defence of qualified privilege, fair comment and justification against the prime minister’s defamation suit.

Kuala Terengganu MP Ahmad Amzad Hashim contended that he has a moral, social and political duty to inform the public about the issue of Anwar Ibrahim allegedly receiving an RM15 million payment.The PAS lawmaker said this as part of his defence of qualified privilege, fair comment and justification against the prime minister’s defamation suit.

PAS MP: My moral duty to highlight Anwar's 'RM15m payment'

National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang has trained his guns on the media, blaming reporters for “deliberately wanting to fan flames” on sensitive issues, especially those related to race and religion.Aaron said this in response to a reporter seeking his comments on “Jom Ziarah”, an event under "Project Article 11".

National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang has trained his guns on the media, blaming reporters for “deliberately wanting to fan flames” on sensitive issues, especially those related to race and religion.Aaron said this in response to a reporter seeking his comments on “Jom Ziarah”, an event under "Project Article 11".

Unity minister blames media for 'fanning flames' on sensitive issues

There is no need to take action under the Sedition Act against Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the former prime minister’s criticism of the government, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.However, Saifuddin said he would leave it fully to the police to take appropriate action if necessary.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659699

There is no need to take action under the Sedition Act against Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the former prime minister’s criticism of the government, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.However, Saifuddin said he would leave it fully to the police to take appropriate action if necessary.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659699

Home Minister: No need to use Sedition Act against Mahathir

The proposal to establish a paid Mara Science Junior College (MRSM) school will not involve government funds, said Rural and Regional Development Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that the ministry would instead use a private funding initiative (PFI) and collaborate with financial institutions.

The proposal to establish a paid Mara Science Junior College (MRSM) school will not involve government funds, said Rural and Regional Development Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that the ministry would instead use a private funding initiative (PFI) and collaborate with financial institutions.

Zahid: Paid MRSM schools to be funded privately

[KiniNews] The organiser of “Thai Hot Guy” - a performance by Thai men in skimpy clothing at a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur - has called off the event on police orders.Police have since received 60 reports lodged against the programme as of 4pm today.News of the event has since triggered an uproar from PAS, which objected to the event.The issue also caught the attention of the Prime Minister's Office and Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng warned Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin against mounting a racially charged election campaign based on alleged slander linked to the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status."Don't be like Donald Trump. Campaigning on lies," said Lim in reference to the US former president's 2016 presidential campaign known for its right-wing message to “Make America Great Again”.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] The organiser of “Thai Hot Guy” - a performance by Thai men in skimpy clothing at a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur - has called off the event on police orders.Police have since received 60 reports lodged against the programme as of 4pm today.News of the event has since triggered an uproar from PAS, which objected to the event.The issue also caught the attention of the Prime Minister's Office and Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng warned Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin against mounting a racially charged election campaign based on alleged slander linked to the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status."Don't be like Donald Trump. Campaigning on lies," said Lim in reference to the US former president's 2016 presidential campaign known for its right-wing message to “Make America Great Again”.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: 'Thai Hot Guy' cancelled, Guan Eng lodges report against Muhyiddin

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli took a jab at Muhyiddin Yassin today, saying the current administration will not perform worse than when the latter was in power.This is after Muhyiddin (Perikatan Nasional-Pagoh) suggested the government release an economic stimulus package and allocate an additional RM100 billion to RM200 billion in funds to it.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli took a jab at Muhyiddin Yassin today, saying the current administration will not perform worse than when the latter was in power.This is after Muhyiddin (Perikatan Nasional-Pagoh) suggested the government release an economic stimulus package and allocate an additional RM100 billion to RM200 billion in funds to it.

'We won't do worse than when Pagoh was prime minister', says Rafizi

Without mentioning Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s name, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it is the government leader who should be arrested for sedition.He was responding to former Umno lawmaker Nazri Abdul Aziz who wanted the 97-year-old politician to face the music under the Sedition Act for allegedly sowing hatred against the government.Taking to Twitter, Mahathir reiterated his criticisms against the government, whom he has blamed for several venues cancelling the booking for his public gathering to launch a proclamation on the issues confronting the Malays.

Without mentioning Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s name, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it is the government leader who should be arrested for sedition.He was responding to former Umno lawmaker Nazri Abdul Aziz who wanted the 97-year-old politician to face the music under the Sedition Act for allegedly sowing hatred against the government.Taking to Twitter, Mahathir reiterated his criticisms against the government, whom he has blamed for several venues cancelling the booking for his public gathering to launch a proclamation on the issues confronting the Malays.

Dr Mahathir: 'Govt leader' should be arrested for sedition

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng has warned Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin against mounting a racially charged election campaign based on alleged slander linked to the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.Speaking to reporters outside the Dang Wangi district police station, Lim said his police report against Muhyiddin was intended to prevent the matter from being used as campaign fodder for the upcoming six state elections.

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng has warned Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin against mounting a racially charged election campaign based on alleged slander linked to the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.Speaking to reporters outside the Dang Wangi district police station, Lim said his police report against Muhyiddin was intended to prevent the matter from being used as campaign fodder for the upcoming six state elections.

'Don't be like Donald Trump', Guan Eng tells Muhyiddin

A deputy minister had some simple advice for a PAS MP who raised a fuss about an upcoming event featuring buff male performers in the Dewan Rakyat today.Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak, and Special Functions) Ugak Kumbong told Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (Perikatan Nasional-Pasir Mas) that the latter should simply avoid such events.“The Malaysia Madani framework is to follow up with the people at all ministries.“With such agendas, programmes (for this club), don’t go there lah YB,” he said in the Dewan Rakyat.

A deputy minister had some simple advice for a PAS MP who raised a fuss about an upcoming event featuring buff male performers in the Dewan Rakyat today.Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak, and Special Functions) Ugak Kumbong told Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (Perikatan Nasional-Pasir Mas) that the latter should simply avoid such events.“The Malaysia Madani framework is to follow up with the people at all ministries.“With such agendas, programmes (for this club), don’t go there lah YB,” he said in the Dewan Rakyat.

'Don't go lah YB', deputy minister tells PAS MP on 'hot guy' show

The nightclub planning to feature a performance by a group of Thai men in lingerie neither has an entertainment licence nor has it applied to host entertainment activities, said an aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Azman Abidin, one of the prime minister's political secretaries, said the Privacy Club's restaurant licence has also expired.The Privacy Club is reportedly inviting “Thai Hot Guy” - a group of buff male performers from a popular restaurant in Thailand - for their "grand opening" on March 30.The event was reported by a local web portal as well as a nightlife social media account but was missing from the Privacy Club's Facebook page on checks by Malaysiakini today.

The nightclub planning to feature a performance by a group of Thai men in lingerie neither has an entertainment licence nor has it applied to host entertainment activities, said an aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Azman Abidin, one of the prime minister's political secretaries, said the Privacy Club's restaurant licence has also expired.The Privacy Club is reportedly inviting “Thai Hot Guy” - a group of buff male performers from a popular restaurant in Thailand - for their "grand opening" on March 30.The event was reported by a local web portal as well as a nightlife social media account but was missing from the Privacy Club's Facebook page on checks by Malaysiakini today.

PM's aide: 'Thai Hot Guy' club unlicenced, probe ongoing

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng has warned Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin against mounting a racially charged election campaign based on alleged slander linked to the AlBukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.Speaking to reporters outside the Dang Wangi district police station, Lim said his police report against Muhyiddin was intended to prevent the matter from being used as campaign fodder for the upcoming six state elections.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659613

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng has warned Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin against mounting a racially charged election campaign based on alleged slander linked to the AlBukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.Speaking to reporters outside the Dang Wangi district police station, Lim said his police report against Muhyiddin was intended to prevent the matter from being used as campaign fodder for the upcoming six state elections.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659613

Guan Eng tells Muhyiddin not to be like Donald Trump

TikTok Malaysia has assured that it will not adhere to orders from the government regarding its operations.Its public policy head Hafizin Tajudin added that the government has not attempted to interfere in its operations thus far.

TikTok Malaysia has assured that it will not adhere to orders from the government regarding its operations.Its public policy head Hafizin Tajudin added that the government has not attempted to interfere in its operations thus far.

TikTok Malaysia: We will not take orders from the govt

PAS today urged Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and other authorities to stop a nightclub opening ceremony planned for March 30 that would feature a performance by a group of Thai men in lingerie.In a statement, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan expressed the Islamist party's objection to the event which it found as being overboard, insensitive, and immoral.According to Takiyuddin, the club called Privacy Tun Razak located in Kuala Lumpur had posted on Facebook a poster of the event showing the men's group as its main attraction.

PAS today urged Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and other authorities to stop a nightclub opening ceremony planned for March 30 that would feature a performance by a group of Thai men in lingerie.In a statement, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan expressed the Islamist party's objection to the event which it found as being overboard, insensitive, and immoral.According to Takiyuddin, the club called Privacy Tun Razak located in Kuala Lumpur had posted on Facebook a poster of the event showing the men's group as its main attraction.

PAS demands action against men-in-lingerie club opening in KL

Despite his imprisonment, "Bossku" Najib Abdul Razak is still a force to be reckoned with in Umno, said Khairy Jamaluddin.According to the former Umno Youth chief, this is evident in the fact that many of the party's supreme council members now are "loyal supporters" of the former prime minister.

Despite his imprisonment, "Bossku" Najib Abdul Razak is still a force to be reckoned with in Umno, said Khairy Jamaluddin.According to the former Umno Youth chief, this is evident in the fact that many of the party's supreme council members now are "loyal supporters" of the former prime minister.

Khairy: Najib still has influence over Umno from prison

Pagoh MP Muhyiddin Yassin's proposal for the government provide a special stimulus package to help the needy was met with sarcasm from Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.Rafizi explained that based on current data and projections, the economy is in a good state and not as bad as when Muhyiddin led the government.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5h6m...

Pagoh MP Muhyiddin Yassin's proposal for the government provide a special stimulus package to help the needy was met with sarcasm from Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.Rafizi explained that based on current data and projections, the economy is in a good state and not as bad as when Muhyiddin led the government.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5h6m...

Rafizi and Muhyiddin clash over economics in Dewan Rakyat  

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied claims that Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, as then finance minister, revoked the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.In a press conference at Parliament today, Lim reiterated that he had never given a revocation order for the tax exemption and urged Muhyiddin to withdraw the allegations against him or he will take more decisive action.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pejuang's gambit to have better political security by joining Perikatan Nasional has failed.PN's supreme council had decided to reject Pejuang's application to join the coalition.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied claims that Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, as then finance minister, revoked the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.In a press conference at Parliament today, Lim reiterated that he had never given a revocation order for the tax exemption and urged Muhyiddin to withdraw the allegations against him or he will take more decisive action.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pejuang's gambit to have better political security by joining Perikatan Nasional has failed.PN's supreme council had decided to reject Pejuang's application to join the coalition.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Guan Eng demands apology from Muhyiddin, PN rejects Pejuang

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has once again denied that he cancelled the tax exemption given to the Albukhary Foundation.The DAP national chairperson is now demanding an apology from former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has once again denied that he cancelled the tax exemption given to the Albukhary Foundation.The DAP national chairperson is now demanding an apology from former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Guan Eng demands apology from Muhyiddin

Pejuang's gambit to have better political security by joining Perikatan Nasional has failed.PN's supreme council had decided to reject Pejuang's application to join the coalition.Coalition secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said in a statement today that the decision was made during a meeting yesterday.

Pejuang's gambit to have better political security by joining Perikatan Nasional has failed.PN's supreme council had decided to reject Pejuang's application to join the coalition.Coalition secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin said in a statement today that the decision was made during a meeting yesterday.

Pejuang's membership application rejected by PN

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) has urged the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry to reconsider the conditions imposed on Lynas.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Wan Fayhsal called on the ministry to relax conditions, especially for Lynas to relocate its cracking and leaching facility out of Malaysia before this July.“Lynas would be useless in Malaysia if the cracking and leaching facility is closed down in the country,” he said when debating the Supply Bill 2023 at the committee level in the august House today.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) has urged the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry to reconsider the conditions imposed on Lynas.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Wan Fayhsal called on the ministry to relax conditions, especially for Lynas to relocate its cracking and leaching facility out of Malaysia before this July.“Lynas would be useless in Malaysia if the cracking and leaching facility is closed down in the country,” he said when debating the Supply Bill 2023 at the committee level in the august House today.

Wan Fayhsal: Reconsider conditions for Lynas operation 

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya today allowed Rosmah Mansor’s application for the temporary release of her passport to enable her to travel to Singapore to visit her daughter and a grandson who is unwell.A three-member panel of judges comprising Justices Kamaludin Md Said, Hadhariah Syed Ismail, and Azman Abdullah made the decision after deputy public prosecutor Poh Yih Tinn did not object to her application.Justice Kamaludin said since there was no objection by the prosecution to the application, the court, unanimously grant the order in terms.

The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya today allowed Rosmah Mansor’s application for the temporary release of her passport to enable her to travel to Singapore to visit her daughter and a grandson who is unwell.A three-member panel of judges comprising Justices Kamaludin Md Said, Hadhariah Syed Ismail, and Azman Abdullah made the decision after deputy public prosecutor Poh Yih Tinn did not object to her application.Justice Kamaludin said since there was no objection by the prosecution to the application, the court, unanimously grant the order in terms.

Passport returned to Rosmah temporarily

Police today shot down a conspiracy theory by a Bersatu leader who claimed that there is an attempt to cover up Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh’s wrongdoings in its probe into the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme.Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai told Malaysiakini that police officers conduct their investigations fairly and without prejudice, regardless of their racial background.This came after Badrul Hisham Shaharin (above) - better known as Chegubard - brought up the race of police officers who were tasked to handle investigations into reports lodged by him and Yeoh against each other."The claim is wrong. It was only a coincidence. And police conduct investigations in a fair manner, and the race of the officer or complainant has no influence in our probe," Beh said when contacted this morning.

Police today shot down a conspiracy theory by a Bersatu leader who claimed that there is an attempt to cover up Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh’s wrongdoings in its probe into the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme.Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai told Malaysiakini that police officers conduct their investigations fairly and without prejudice, regardless of their racial background.This came after Badrul Hisham Shaharin (above) - better known as Chegubard - brought up the race of police officers who were tasked to handle investigations into reports lodged by him and Yeoh against each other."The claim is wrong. It was only a coincidence. And police conduct investigations in a fair manner, and the race of the officer or complainant has no influence in our probe," Beh said when contacted this morning.

Chegubard's conspiracy theory shot down by cops

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has reiterated that he did not revoke the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.He also urged Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to withdraw the allegations against him or he will take more decisive action."I hope he (Muhyiddin) retracts his statement and apologises to me.“… I hope he will follow the parliamentary proceedings directly and know what has happened. I hope he does the right thing with dignity and withdraws as well as apologises so that this matter can be resolved."I will give him until today, otherwise we will wait for tomorrow," he said, confused as to why he was being dragged into issues that were being investigated by the authorities, specifically on the Jana Wibawa and Albukhary Foundation cases.

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has reiterated that he did not revoke the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.He also urged Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to withdraw the allegations against him or he will take more decisive action."I hope he (Muhyiddin) retracts his statement and apologises to me.“… I hope he will follow the parliamentary proceedings directly and know what has happened. I hope he does the right thing with dignity and withdraws as well as apologises so that this matter can be resolved."I will give him until today, otherwise we will wait for tomorrow," he said, confused as to why he was being dragged into issues that were being investigated by the authorities, specifically on the Jana Wibawa and Albukhary Foundation cases.

Anwar: Guan Eng did not revoke Albukhary's tax-exempt status

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has reiterated that he revoked the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.He also urged Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to withdraw the allegations against him or he will take more decisive action."I hope he (Muhyiddin) retracts his statement and apologises to me.“… I hope he will follow the parliamentary proceedings directly and know what has happened. I hope he does the right thing with dignity and withdraws as well as apologises so that this matter can be resolved."I will give him until today, otherwise we will wait for tomorrow," he said, confused as to why he was being dragged into issues that were being investigated by the authorities, specifically on the Jana Wibawa and Albukhary Foundation cases.

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has reiterated that he revoked the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.He also urged Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to withdraw the allegations against him or he will take more decisive action."I hope he (Muhyiddin) retracts his statement and apologises to me.“… I hope he will follow the parliamentary proceedings directly and know what has happened. I hope he does the right thing with dignity and withdraws as well as apologises so that this matter can be resolved."I will give him until today, otherwise we will wait for tomorrow," he said, confused as to why he was being dragged into issues that were being investigated by the authorities, specifically on the Jana Wibawa and Albukhary Foundation cases.

Guan Eng demands apology from Muhyiddin over Albukhary's tax-exempt status

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied claims that Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, as then finance minister, revoked the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat today that under sub-section 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967, the Inland Revenue Board's director-general has full power over matters related to tax exemption, with no interference from the finance minister or prime minister.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659437 

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has denied claims that Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, as then finance minister, revoked the Albukhary Foundation's tax-exempt status.Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat today that under sub-section 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967, the Inland Revenue Board's director-general has full power over matters related to tax exemption, with no interference from the finance minister or prime minister.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659437

Anwar denies Guan Eng revoked Albukhary's tax-exempt status

Former Umno MP Nazri Abdul Aziz has called for action to be taken against Dr Mahathir Mohamad under the Sedition Act for the latter's criticisms against the government.According to Nazri, what Mahathir is doing now is clearly meant to instigate the people to hate the current government.

Former Umno MP Nazri Abdul Aziz has called for action to be taken against Dr Mahathir Mohamad under the Sedition Act for the latter's criticisms against the government.According to Nazri, what Mahathir is doing now is clearly meant to instigate the people to hate the current government.

Nazri: Charge Mahathir under Sedition ActNazri: Charge Mahathir under Sedition Act

An open payment system for transport services, especially those under Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, will be implemented soon, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.He said this would essentially allow commuters to use their credit or debit cards, in addition to Touch 'n Go cards, to pay for public transport services.

An open payment system for transport services, especially those under Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, will be implemented soon, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.He said this would essentially allow commuters to use their credit or debit cards, in addition to Touch 'n Go cards, to pay for public transport services.

Loke: Other choices besides Touch 'n Go with open payment system

Those who aspire to be astronauts and blast off to the moon don’t have to look at the heavens anymore and go to Sabah for the experience.This sarcastic jibe was made by Wilfred Madius Tangau (Pakatan Harapan-Tuaran) in the Dewan Rakyat today when he bemoaned the poor road conditions in the Land Below the Wind.While venting about the constant congestion on the state’s roads, Wilfred likened its potholes to craters on the surface of the moon.

Those who aspire to be astronauts and blast off to the moon don’t have to look at the heavens anymore and go to Sabah for the experience.This sarcastic jibe was made by Wilfred Madius Tangau (Pakatan Harapan-Tuaran) in the Dewan Rakyat today when he bemoaned the poor road conditions in the Land Below the Wind.While venting about the constant congestion on the state’s roads, Wilfred likened its potholes to craters on the surface of the moon.

MP: Experience driving on the moon with Sabah potholes

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is flipping the script against his once heir apparent Anwar Ibrahim after the nonagenarian’s plans to hold a pro-Malay gathering were nixed once again.During the Reformasi movement, Anwar's supporters labelled Mahathir as mahafiraun (great pharaoh) and mahazalim (great oppressor) over the former's sacking as deputy premier and subsequent jailing, as well as the crackdown against his supporters.Now, it is Mahathir’s turn to paint the present prime minister as an oppressor - one that is worse than the British colonials.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is flipping the script against his once heir apparent Anwar Ibrahim after the nonagenarian’s plans to hold a pro-Malay gathering were nixed once again.During the Reformasi movement, Anwar's supporters labelled Mahathir as mahafiraun (great pharaoh) and mahazalim (great oppressor) over the former's sacking as deputy premier and subsequent jailing, as well as the crackdown against his supporters.Now, it is Mahathir’s turn to paint the present prime minister as an oppressor - one that is worse than the British colonials.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PM treats Malays worse than colonials, says Mahathir

The government’s plan to expand the Rahmah initiative to offer affordable insurance coverage has received positive feedback from providers, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub.Speaking to reporters after attending a Kenduri Rahmah held in Parliament, featuring more than a dozen local vendors offering Menu Rahmah items, Salahuddin said the first response received was from Etiqa Insurance.

The government’s plan to expand the Rahmah initiative to offer affordable insurance coverage has received positive feedback from providers, according to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub.Speaking to reporters after attending a Kenduri Rahmah held in Parliament, featuring more than a dozen local vendors offering Menu Rahmah items, Salahuddin said the first response received was from Etiqa Insurance.

Minister: Insurance company ready to join Rahmah initiative

Police will be calling in Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to take her statement in regard to their probe on the cancelled ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ event.Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai said they hoped to record the minister's statement soon, according to reports.One of Yeoh's detractors, however, claimed there is a conspiracy to cover up the minister's wrongdoings.Bersatu activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin - better known as Chegubard - said this was based on the race of the police officers who took his and Yeoh's respective complaints against each other.

Police will be calling in Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to take her statement in regard to their probe on the cancelled ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ event.Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai said they hoped to record the minister's statement soon, according to reports.One of Yeoh's detractors, however, claimed there is a conspiracy to cover up the minister's wrongdoings.Bersatu activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin - better known as Chegubard - said this was based on the race of the police officers who took his and Yeoh's respective complaints against each other.

Cops summon Hannah Yeoh, Chegubard claims conspiracy over ‘Jom Ziarah' probe

Police will be calling in Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to take her statement in regard to their probe on the cancelled ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ event.One of Yeoh's detractors, however, claimed there is a conspiracy to cover up the minister's wrongdoings.Bersatu activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin - better known as Chegubard - said this was based on the race of the police officers who took his and Yeoh's respective complaints against each other."It is unlikely that it is a coincidence that both officers are non-Muslims."But I am confident that this was not a decision of the police force but instead pressure from above," he told reporters outside the Sentul district police headquarters before submitting himself for questioning.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659336

Police will be calling in Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to take her statement in regard to their probe on the cancelled ‘Jom Ziarah Gereja’ event.One of Yeoh's detractors, however, claimed there is a conspiracy to cover up the minister's wrongdoings.Bersatu activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin - better known as Chegubard - said this was based on the race of the police officers who took his and Yeoh's respective complaints against each other."It is unlikely that it is a coincidence that both officers are non-Muslims."But I am confident that this was not a decision of the police force but instead pressure from above," he told reporters outside the Sentul district police headquarters before submitting himself for questioning.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/659336

Chegubard claims conspiracy in 'Jom Ziarah' probe

Four former MPs returned to Parliament today, albeit as members of the Dewan Negara.They are former Kimanis MP and Parti Cinta Sabah president Anifah Aman, former Lumut MP and Amanah elections director Mohd Hatta Md Ramli, former Cameron Highlands MP and MIC vice-president C Sivarraajh, and former Tenom MP Noorita Sual.

Four former MPs returned to Parliament today, albeit as members of the Dewan Negara.They are former Kimanis MP and Parti Cinta Sabah president Anifah Aman, former Lumut MP and Amanah elections director Mohd Hatta Md Ramli, former Cameron Highlands MP and MIC vice-president C Sivarraajh, and former Tenom MP Noorita Sual.

Four ex-MPs return to Parliament as senators

Is the government’s crackdown against alleged corruption involving previous leaders making Dr Mahathir Mohamad restless, wondered Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy.According to the DAP leader, there is a lingering fear among “recipients of ill-begotten wealth” that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim might cast his net wider.

Is the government’s crackdown against alleged corruption involving previous leaders making Dr Mahathir Mohamad restless, wondered Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy.According to the DAP leader, there is a lingering fear among “recipients of ill-begotten wealth” that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim might cast his net wider.

Ramasamy: Is Mahathir worried that Anwar might cast a wider net?

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has successfully raised RM2.25 million to pay for damages and costs after losing in a defamation suit.Lim called on his supporters to not donate any further and assured there will be accountability."I cannot thank everyone enough for the kindness and help through these difficult times. I am humbled by your generosity."A licensed auditor will be appointed to ensure transparency and accountability on donations collected," he said in a statement today.

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has successfully raised RM2.25 million to pay for damages and costs after losing in a defamation suit.Lim called on his supporters to not donate any further and assured there will be accountability."I cannot thank everyone enough for the kindness and help through these difficult times. I am humbled by your generosity."A licensed auditor will be appointed to ensure transparency and accountability on donations collected," he said in a statement today.

MP 'humbled' after reaching RM2.25m fundraising target to pay damages

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given his commitment to abolish certain provisions of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971.Anwar described the UUCA as comprehensive legislation.However, he said certain provisions must be removed to empower students, academicians and lecturers.Anwar said this will include provisions limiting the freedom of lecturers.Source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/753175972979191

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given his commitment to abolish certain provisions of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971.Anwar described the UUCA as comprehensive legislation.However, he said certain provisions must be removed to empower students, academicians and lecturers.Anwar said this will include provisions limiting the freedom of lecturers.Source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/753175972979191

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