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.

MACC: Rafizi's allegations are 'baseless and untrue'

One year after the fall of Assad, Daraya remains in ruins. Once home to 200,000 people, the Syrian town was devastated by airstrikes during the civil war. Despite promises of reconstruction and justice, residents still live in destroyed homes, struggling to survive. With no aid and soaring inflation, rebuilding feels impossible — and peace remains out of reach.*Video provided by DW

One year after the fall of Assad, Daraya remains in ruins. Once home to 200,000 people, the Syrian town was devastated by airstrikes during the civil war. Despite promises of reconstruction and justice, residents still live in destroyed homes, struggling to survive. With no aid and soaring inflation, rebuilding feels impossible — and peace remains out of reach.*Video provided by DW

Syria still scarred after 14-year civil war

Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin arrived at the Shah Alam court at around 8am this morning.According to the charge sheet, Azman is being charged with abetting a businessperson to take RM400,000 in bribes for a feedlot project.He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin arrived at the Shah Alam court at around 8am this morning.According to the charge sheet, Azman is being charged with abetting a businessperson to take RM400,000 in bribes for a feedlot project.He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin arrives at Shah Alam court

The appointment of Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) was done within the prime minister’s discretion as per the law, said Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.He told reporters today that the prime minister’s decision, which cannot be challenged, was made without needing to consult anyone, not even himself.

The appointment of Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) was done within the prime minister’s discretion as per the law, said Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.He told reporters today that the prime minister’s decision, which cannot be challenged, was made without needing to consult anyone, not even himself.

Terrirudin appointed as member of JAC by the PM, says CJ

ormer economy minister Rafizi Ramli has revealed that a firm mentioned in the alleged support letter by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin had never submitted a pre-qualification application.He said the company, Kamal Engineering has lodged police and MCMC reports regarding the misuse of its name in the letter. Rafizi questioned if it was not involved in the project, how and who saw it fit to use the company’s name to the extent that it reached the Prime Minister’s Office?

ormer economy minister Rafizi Ramli has revealed that a firm mentioned in the alleged support letter by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin had never submitted a pre-qualification application.He said the company, Kamal Engineering has lodged police and MCMC reports regarding the misuse of its name in the letter. Rafizi questioned if it was not involved in the project, how and who saw it fit to use the company’s name to the extent that it reached the Prime Minister’s Office?

Rafizi: Company denies involvement in support letter, says name was misused

The cabinet decided to refer PAS MP Takiyuddin Hassan to the Rights and Privileges Committee over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September, which involved Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Azalina Othman Said, explained that this was after considering views from all MPs during the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting.As such, she said the motion tabled in the Dewan Rakyat will be fine-tuned for the matter to be officially referred to the committee.

The cabinet decided to refer PAS MP Takiyuddin Hassan to the Rights and Privileges Committee over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September, which involved Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Azalina Othman Said, explained that this was after considering views from all MPs during the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting.As such, she said the motion tabled in the Dewan Rakyat will be fine-tuned for the matter to be officially referred to the committee.

Cabinet refers Takiyuddin to privileges committee

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at 1.56am, at the age of 66.He was laid to rest at the Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery in Kota Kinabalu at 2.25pm this afternoon.___________________📌 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] Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at 1.56am, at the age of 66.He was laid to rest at the Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery in Kota Kinabalu at 2.25pm this afternoon.___________________📌 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: Shamsul, Albert claim trial to another bribery charge; Bung Moktar dies at 66

The MACC has detained a Perikatan Nasional MP over alleged corruption in a cattle farming joint venture owned by the Kedah state government.A commission source said the probe into Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin, which began in February, centres on allegations that he misused his position as Kedah Agriculture and Food Industry exco and received roughly RM400,000 for assisting with land-use approval for a feedlot project.

The MACC has detained a Perikatan Nasional MP over alleged corruption in a cattle farming joint venture owned by the Kedah state government.A commission source said the probe into Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin, which began in February, centres on allegations that he misused his position as Kedah Agriculture and Food Industry exco and received roughly RM400,000 for assisting with land-use approval for a feedlot project.

MACC detains PN MP over alleged graft in cattle livestock project

DAP, which holds the largest number of federal seats - 40 - in the Madani administration, appears to be stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Party adviser Lim Guan Eng today shared his speech from Monday night at a Penang event on Facebook, in which he said that some feel Anwar has not done enough.

DAP, which holds the largest number of federal seats - 40 - in the Madani administration, appears to be stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Party adviser Lim Guan Eng today shared his speech from Monday night at a Penang event on Facebook, in which he said that some feel Anwar has not done enough.

If PM does not do enough, it is our responsibility to speak up, says Guan Eng

Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.

Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.

Shamsul, Albert plead not guilty to another charge at Shah Alam court

Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin has passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at the age of 66.His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, announced his father’s passing in a Facebook post earlier today.“It is with great sadness that my father, Bung, has passed away on Dec 5 at 1.46am. We kindly request prayers for his soul to be blessed with mercy and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin has passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at the age of 66.His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, announced his father’s passing in a Facebook post earlier today.“It is with great sadness that my father, Bung, has passed away on Dec 5 at 1.46am. We kindly request prayers for his soul to be blessed with mercy and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Veteran politician Bung Moktar dies at 66

Several areas in the Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods yesterday evening after heavy rain.Bernama reported Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Hafizan Hassan as saying that the department received an emergency call at 6.55 pm, and 18 personnel from two fire stations were deployed to the affected locations.

Several areas in the Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods yesterday evening after heavy rain.Bernama reported Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Hafizan Hassan as saying that the department received an emergency call at 6.55 pm, and 18 personnel from two fire stations were deployed to the affected locations.

Flash floods hit several locations in KL

The Bukit Aman police headquarters has established a team to investigate the case involving three men who were shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month.Its criminal investigation director chief, M Kumar, said the team will take over the investigation of the case, including the police reports lodged by the victims’ family members.

The Bukit Aman police headquarters has established a team to investigate the case involving three men who were shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month.Its criminal investigation director chief, M Kumar, said the team will take over the investigation of the case, including the police reports lodged by the victims’ family members.

Bukit Aman investigating fatal shooting in Malacca

The government has deferred its parliamentary motion to suspend Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September.The decision came following a fiery two-hour debate and interjections between government and opposition MPs, who argued whether Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu) should be penalised through a voting process in the august house or be referred to its privileges committee first.Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the government agreed to defer its motion against Takiyuddin to the next Parliament session.

The government has deferred its parliamentary motion to suspend Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September.The decision came following a fiery two-hour debate and interjections between government and opposition MPs, who argued whether Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu) should be penalised through a voting process in the august house or be referred to its privileges committee first.Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the government agreed to defer its motion against Takiyuddin to the next Parliament session.

Govt defers motion to suspend Takiyuddin

Prosecuting informants whose information and exposè led to a series of investigations, arrests, and eventually charges in court is not a “serious way” to tackle corruption, said lawyer Latheefa Koya.Speaking to reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Latheefa, who is representing businessperson Albert Tei, argued that there is nothing under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 that hinders a supposedly tainted whistleblower or informant from protection.

Prosecuting informants whose information and exposè led to a series of investigations, arrests, and eventually charges in court is not a “serious way” to tackle corruption, said lawyer Latheefa Koya.Speaking to reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Latheefa, who is representing businessperson Albert Tei, argued that there is nothing under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 that hinders a supposedly tainted whistleblower or informant from protection.

Latheefa tells MACC to go after the 'big fish'

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Tei later claimed trial to four charges for giving the bribes to Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli has voiced disagreement with those who hailed Tei, the businessperson behind the Sabah mining scandal, as a “whistleblower hero”.However, the PKR lawmaker emphasised that, unlike Tei, the alleged recipients of the bribes are public office holders with a mandate from the people and they will never accept a situation where only the broker is punished while the people who took the money go free.___________________📌 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] Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Tei later claimed trial to four charges for giving the bribes to Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli has voiced disagreement with those who hailed Tei, the businessperson behind the Sabah mining scandal, as a “whistleblower hero”.However, the PKR lawmaker emphasised that, unlike Tei, the alleged recipients of the bribes are public office holders with a mandate from the people and they will never accept a situation where only the broker is punished while the people who took the money go free.___________________📌 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

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