Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes the government can perform better in implementing reform over time, saying that his Madani administration is still new.This came in response to Bersih giving the government a poor rating in its recent assessment, where the electoral reform group criticised Putrajaya for failing to fulfil many of its reform agendas.“UPSR we get a 'D', later during SPM we should get an 'A'. We are still very new," he quipped during the Prime Minister’s Question Time today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes the government can perform better in implementing reform over time, saying that his Madani administration is still new.This came in response to Bersih giving the government a poor rating in its recent assessment, where the electoral reform group criticised Putrajaya for failing to fulfil many of its reform agendas.“UPSR we get a 'D', later during SPM we should get an 'A'. We are still very new," he quipped during the Prime Minister’s Question Time today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

It's a D for UPSR, we can get A for SPM, says Anwar on Bersih's ranking

Taking potshots at Perikatan Nasional, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi said the opposition would not even be eligible for grading if left to the rakyat.He said this in response to Arau MP Shahidan Kassim’s claims yesterday that the government risked getting an “E grade” if the public had a say.

Taking potshots at Perikatan Nasional, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi said the opposition would not even be eligible for grading if left to the rakyat.He said this in response to Arau MP Shahidan Kassim’s claims yesterday that the government risked getting an “E grade” if the public had a say.

PN wouldn't even have a grade, Puad tells Shahidan

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified his recent remarks on Malaysia's stance on Israel made during an interview on CNN and told those criticising him to see it in the full context.Anwar said that he has always been firm against Israel and had even proposed to other countries to consider expelling the country from the UN.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified his recent remarks on Malaysia's stance on Israel made during an interview on CNN and told those criticising him to see it in the full context.Anwar said that he has always been firm against Israel and had even proposed to other countries to consider expelling the country from the UN.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Anwar clarifies recent remarks on Israel

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has chosen not to respond to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh because the latter is not at the same level as him.This is despite Akmal’s repeated attacks on DAP leaders, including Loke himself.The DAP chief further explained that as a minister and key government leader, he has more important tasks such as implementing government policies and economic improvements.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has chosen not to respond to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh because the latter is not at the same level as him.This is despite Akmal’s repeated attacks on DAP leaders, including Loke himself.The DAP chief further explained that as a minister and key government leader, he has more important tasks such as implementing government policies and economic improvements.

Loke won't quarrel with Akmal, to focus on good governance

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that there will be no cover-ups in the MACC investigation into the alleged bribery scandal involving several Sabah state assemblypersons.He said the MACC informed him that the investigation is ongoing and they have called up the assemblypersons implicated in the scandal. "It is not true if anyone wants to allege that there is an effort to cover up or hinder (investigation)," he said during the Prime Minister's Question Time this morning.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that there will be no cover-ups in the MACC investigation into the alleged bribery scandal involving several Sabah state assemblypersons.He said the MACC informed him that the investigation is ongoing and they have called up the assemblypersons implicated in the scandal. "It is not true if anyone wants to allege that there is an effort to cover up or hinder (investigation)," he said during the Prime Minister's Question Time this morning.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Anwar: No cover-up in Sabah bribery scandal

Former Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) CEO Jontih Enggihon underwent another questioning session over an MACC report lodged against him.However, he appeared to be unfazed.“I can handle the hours. Just as long as the truth emerged,” he told Malaysiakini when asked how many hours he spent at the Sabah MACC headquarters in Kota Kinabalu yesterday.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726546

Former Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) CEO Jontih Enggihon underwent another questioning session over an MACC report lodged against him.However, he appeared to be unfazed.“I can handle the hours. Just as long as the truth emerged,” he told Malaysiakini when asked how many hours he spent at the Sabah MACC headquarters in Kota Kinabalu yesterday.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726546

Ex-Sabah Mineral CEO questioned by MACC again

[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court acquitted and discharged the late Daim Zainuddin of an asset disclosure charge today.The court granted the acquittal following an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for the case to be withdrawn.Daim’s lawyer initially argued for the criminal court to continue with the case in spite of prosecutors not wanting to, and that in the alternative the deceased should be acquitted.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersih has given the Anwar Ibrahim-led federal administration a grade of “D” in its mid-term evaluation, with the poor performance attributed to the coalition government’s failure to carry out significant institutional reforms.In a presentation of what Bersih dubbed the government’s report card last night, the electoral reform group also ranked Anwar behind its predecessors Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Dr Mahathir Mohamad in fulfilling their reform promises.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court acquitted and discharged the late Daim Zainuddin of an asset disclosure charge today.The court granted the acquittal following an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for the case to be withdrawn.Daim’s lawyer initially argued for the criminal court to continue with the case in spite of prosecutors not wanting to, and that in the alternative the deceased should be acquitted.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersih has given the Anwar Ibrahim-led federal administration a grade of “D” in its mid-term evaluation, with the poor performance attributed to the coalition government’s failure to carry out significant institutional reforms.In a presentation of what Bersih dubbed the government’s report card last night, the electoral reform group also ranked Anwar behind its predecessors Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Dr Mahathir Mohamad in fulfilling their reform promises.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Court acquits late Daim of asset disclosure charge; Bersih gives Madani govt 'D grade'

Arau MP Shahidan Kassim today warned the government that it risked a lower evaluation than the “D grade” given by Bersih if the people had a say in evaluating its mid-year performance after two years in power.Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Shahidan claimed the Anwar Ibrahim-led administration faces problems both on the domestic and international fronts.

Arau MP Shahidan Kassim today warned the government that it risked a lower evaluation than the “D grade” given by Bersih if the people had a say in evaluating its mid-year performance after two years in power.Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Shahidan claimed the Anwar Ibrahim-led administration faces problems both on the domestic and international fronts.

If the people gave the ranking, I believe they would give an E, says Shahidan

An aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim derided Bersih for giving the government a “D grade” in its mid-term evaluation.Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called it shallow and reckless, saying the evaluation was not based on facts and the country’s situation.

An aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim derided Bersih for giving the government a “D grade” in its mid-term evaluation.Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called it shallow and reckless, saying the evaluation was not based on facts and the country’s situation.

'Shallow and reckless' - Anwar's aide responds to Bersih's ‘D grade’ for govt

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng today asked Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek about her confirmation that she hosted officials from the Taliban-led Afghanistan government.Lim said he was raising the issue not just as a representative of the people, but also as someone who views human rights seriously, particularly those of women’s education.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hZcgEpwYo&t=0s

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng today asked Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek about her confirmation that she hosted officials from the Taliban-led Afghanistan government.Lim said he was raising the issue not just as a representative of the people, but also as someone who views human rights seriously, particularly those of women’s education.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hZcgEpwYo&t=0s

Why did the Education Ministry host Taliban-led deligation? - Guan Eng

The employee who was seen punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) zone has been suspended from duty effective immediately, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He also said the employee is from AeroDarat Services Sdn Bhd, a company engaged to manage the NTL area."The man had already been suspended and slapped with a show cause letter while awaiting a full investigation from the management,” he said at a press conference in Parliament today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKb87GjhrE

The employee who was seen punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) zone has been suspended from duty effective immediately, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He also said the employee is from AeroDarat Services Sdn Bhd, a company engaged to manage the NTL area."The man had already been suspended and slapped with a show cause letter while awaiting a full investigation from the management,” he said at a press conference in Parliament today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKb87GjhrE

Loke: Staff who punched foreigner at KLIA suspended from duty

Immigration officers were not involved in the incident showing an official allegedly punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) area, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.“No officers from the Immigration Department were involved in this. They are only tasked with deciding on NTL (whether a tourist can enter Malaysia or not)," said the spokesperson.

Immigration officers were not involved in the incident showing an official allegedly punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) area, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.“No officers from the Immigration Department were involved in this. They are only tasked with deciding on NTL (whether a tourist can enter Malaysia or not)," said the spokesperson.

Immigration officers not involved with incident at KLIA NTL area - Home Ministry

The Myanmar junta may be protecting fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), said ex-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s counsel.Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said this was due to the answers he got after cross-examining prosecution witness Jasmine Loo during the RM2.27 billion 1MDB abuse of power and money laundering case against Najib.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726403

The Myanmar junta may be protecting fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), said ex-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s counsel.Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said this was due to the answers he got after cross-examining prosecution witness Jasmine Loo during the RM2.27 billion 1MDB abuse of power and money laundering case against Najib.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726403

Jho Low may be hiding in Myanmar, protected by junta - Najib's lawyer

Next year, the Transport Ministry will announce a new initiative which may incur printing costs for those who wish to procure a physical licence.However, its minister Anthony Loke did not elaborate on the printing fee that users will be charged.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/xPRr3h6ei34

Next year, the Transport Ministry will announce a new initiative which may incur printing costs for those who wish to procure a physical licence.However, its minister Anthony Loke did not elaborate on the printing fee that users will be charged.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/xPRr3h6ei34

Loke: M'sians may have to pay more for physical licence next year

Daim Zainuddin was discharged and acquitted of an asset disclosure charge, following his death last week.Today, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court granted the acquittal despite an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).

Daim Zainuddin was discharged and acquitted of an asset disclosure charge, following his death last week.Today, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court granted the acquittal despite an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).

Court acquits late Daim of asset disclosure charge

A Sabah assemblyperson has lodged a police report denying the contents of a video which implicated him in alleged corruption.According to Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda, a report was received from Tempasuk representative Arsad Bistari, who claimed his conversation in the recording was edited.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726400

A Sabah assemblyperson has lodged a police report denying the contents of a video which implicated him in alleged corruption.According to Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda, a report was received from Tempasuk representative Arsad Bistari, who claimed his conversation in the recording was edited.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726400

Sabah rep lodges police report, says conversation in video was edited

Former Bersih chairperson Maria Chin expressed her concerns over the government's continuing its utilisation of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma).Maria, who is a former Sosma detainee said it bothered her to see the repressive law still being used.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=597956072705207

Former Bersih chairperson Maria Chin expressed her concerns over the government's continuing its utilisation of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma).Maria, who is a former Sosma detainee said it bothered her to see the repressive law still being used.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=597956072705207

Maria Chin: Why are we still using Sosma?

EXCLUSIVE | Last year, Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing barged into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 after it was alleged that a foreign national was held back by corrupt officials.A year on, it seems nothing much has changed.In the latest case, Malaysiakini received several video clips from a tourist who was denied entry into Malaysia upon arriving, held at a place known as “not to land” (NTL), showing improper conduct from officials manning the area including getting assaulted.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726435

EXCLUSIVE | Last year, Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing barged into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 after it was alleged that a foreign national was held back by corrupt officials.A year on, it seems nothing much has changed.In the latest case, Malaysiakini received several video clips from a tourist who was denied entry into Malaysia upon arriving, held at a place known as “not to land” (NTL), showing improper conduct from officials manning the area including getting assaulted.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726435

Foreigner assaulted, yelled at in KLIA's NTL

[KiniNews] The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has demanded that the attorney-general (AG) continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the Daim's name."Daim looked forward to his day in court and had no doubt that he would be finally acquitted. We will not allow (Prime Minister) Anwar Ibrahim to hide behind Daim’s death to evade responsibility for his repeated public slanders against Daim," she said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!

[KiniNews] The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has demanded that the attorney-general (AG) continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the Daim's name."Daim looked forward to his day in court and had no doubt that he would be finally acquitted. We will not allow (Prime Minister) Anwar Ibrahim to hide behind Daim’s death to evade responsibility for his repeated public slanders against Daim," she said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!

#KiniNews: Don't hide behind Daim's death, widow tells PM; Resolve migrant worker quota abuse - MP

Following Malaysiakini’s expose about how migrant workers’ quotas were being abused by unscrupulous quarters, PSM took the government to task for not being serious in dealing with the problem.“It is sickening but not shocking. These happenings have been highlighted over and over, when there were abuses or when there was an expose but there seems to be no seriousness to address the issue,” said its deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.

Following Malaysiakini’s expose about how migrant workers’ quotas were being abused by unscrupulous quarters, PSM took the government to task for not being serious in dealing with the problem.“It is sickening but not shocking. These happenings have been highlighted over and over, when there were abuses or when there was an expose but there seems to be no seriousness to address the issue,” said its deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.

It is sickening but not shocking, says PSM on migrant worker quota abuse

A backbencher has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.

A backbencher has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.

It's time to resolve this, says Hassan on migrant worker quota abuse

The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is too dependent on Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said today.She called for the Defence Ministry and LTAT to take immediate action over the matter as BHB and its subsidiaries had increased the impairment risk of the fund’s value to 50 percent, or nearly RM5 billion.

The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is too dependent on Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said today.She called for the Defence Ministry and LTAT to take immediate action over the matter as BHB and its subsidiaries had increased the impairment risk of the fund’s value to 50 percent, or nearly RM5 billion.

PAC: LTAT too dependent on Boustead, needs overhaul

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 cyberbullying-related reports and complaints or 27 cases daily from January to Nov 1, said its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil.He said the figure showed a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day, thus highlighting the importance of enforcing social media licensing to create a safer online ecosystem for users of their platforms

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 cyberbullying-related reports and complaints or 27 cases daily from January to Nov 1, said its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil.He said the figure showed a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day, thus highlighting the importance of enforcing social media licensing to create a safer online ecosystem for users of their platforms

MCMC received 27 reports on cyberbullying per day, says Fahmi

Another Court of Appeal judge has recused herself from hearing ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak’s appeal to reinstate a malicious prosecution suit against former attorney-general Tommy Thomas.Judge Faizah Jamaludin agreed to withdraw herself today when the appellant’s lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin made the oral recusal application.

Another Court of Appeal judge has recused herself from hearing ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak’s appeal to reinstate a malicious prosecution suit against former attorney-general Tommy Thomas.Judge Faizah Jamaludin agreed to withdraw herself today when the appellant’s lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin made the oral recusal application.

Another judge recuses self from Najib's appeal in suit against Thomas

The operations and obligations of the National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) to any third party remain unaffected despite the suspension of its constitution effective Nov 1.Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said for Nafas business matters involving the supply of fertilisers to paddy farmers, operations continue as usual under the authority of the administrator appointed by the Registrar of Farmers Organisations.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/JMfSB7DDPjA

The operations and obligations of the National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) to any third party remain unaffected despite the suspension of its constitution effective Nov 1.Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said for Nafas business matters involving the supply of fertilisers to paddy farmers, operations continue as usual under the authority of the administrator appointed by the Registrar of Farmers Organisations.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/JMfSB7DDPjA

Nafas operations, obligations not affected by suspension, says Mat Sabu

The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has called for the attorney-general (AG) to continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the name of the businessperson.

The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has called for the attorney-general (AG) to continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the name of the businessperson.

No need for AG, MACC to discontinue prosecution against late Daim, says Na'imah

Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) is taking legal action against its former chief executive officer Jontih Enggihon for allegedly acting beyond his authority to benefit “entities with potential conflict of interest.”The company said it has carried out an internal investigation which purportedly revealed breaches of fiduciary duties, alleged fraudulent activities, misrepresentation, or deception to SMM’s board of directors and misconduct by Jontih.

Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) is taking legal action against its former chief executive officer Jontih Enggihon for allegedly acting beyond his authority to benefit “entities with potential conflict of interest.”The company said it has carried out an internal investigation which purportedly revealed breaches of fiduciary duties, alleged fraudulent activities, misrepresentation, or deception to SMM’s board of directors and misconduct by Jontih.

SMM takes legal action against ex-CEO, files report with MACC and police

Newly minted Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu stressed that Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin is the nominee for the prime minister’s job from the opposition.In an interview with Malaysiakini recently, he said everyone is backing Muhyiddin and questioned why anyone else would jeopardise it.

Newly minted Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu stressed that Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin is the nominee for the prime minister’s job from the opposition.In an interview with Malaysiakini recently, he said everyone is backing Muhyiddin and questioned why anyone else would jeopardise it.

[Interview] PN's PM candidate? Everyone is backing Muhyiddin, says Peja

[KiniNews] Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad's acquittal in an RM2.8 million corruption case has been nullified.The Court of Appeal this morning allowed the prosecution's appeal for the couple to be ordered to enter defence in the criminal case linked to unit trust investments.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.He said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad's acquittal in an RM2.8 million corruption case has been nullified.The Court of Appeal this morning allowed the prosecution's appeal for the couple to be ordered to enter defence in the criminal case linked to unit trust investments.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.He said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Bung and wife ordered to enter defence; MCMC orders removal of Sabah graft video - Fahmi

Amid allegations of a corruption scandal in Sabah, one of its assemblypersons has called for the federal government to reveal the identities of those given prospecting licences.The only cure for the disease of corruption is transparency, Moyog assemblyperson Darell Leiking said during the Sabah assembly sitting today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/A5r1fILUiwM

Amid allegations of a corruption scandal in Sabah, one of its assemblypersons has called for the federal government to reveal the identities of those given prospecting licences.The only cure for the disease of corruption is transparency, Moyog assemblyperson Darell Leiking said during the Sabah assembly sitting today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/A5r1fILUiwM

Sabah rep calls on govt to reveal identities of prospecting licence-holders

The family of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86, said that he always believed that Malaysia’s strength was in its “diversity, unity, hard work, and the unshakeable belief that we can achieve greatness together.”“He forever held onto the hope of the potential of this nation, to see a more just, prosperous, inclusive, and united Malaysia,” they added.

The family of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86, said that he always believed that Malaysia’s strength was in its “diversity, unity, hard work, and the unshakeable belief that we can achieve greatness together.”“He forever held onto the hope of the potential of this nation, to see a more just, prosperous, inclusive, and united Malaysia,” they added.

To those who distrusted his efforts, Daim held no malice, says family

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil reportedly said that the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.Fahmi said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil reportedly said that the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.Fahmi said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.

MCMC asked social media platforms to remove video on Sabah reps - Fahmi

Malacca has revoked the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka which carries the title Datuk conferred on GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Nasiruddin Mohd Ali on Aug 25 with immediate effect.State secretary Azhar Arshad said Malacca governor Mohd Ali Rustam made the decision following advice from Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Malacca has revoked the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka which carries the title Datuk conferred on GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Nasiruddin Mohd Ali on Aug 25 with immediate effect.State secretary Azhar Arshad said Malacca governor Mohd Ali Rustam made the decision following advice from Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Malacca revokes GISBH CEO Nasiruddin's 'Datuk' title

Rehabilitation efforts for children rescued under Op Global involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are comprehensive, covering faith, counselling, patriotism, education and skills, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the focus extends to reuniting these children with their parents and families.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/5vYN_KPp-pM

Rehabilitation efforts for children rescued under Op Global involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are comprehensive, covering faith, counselling, patriotism, education and skills, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the focus extends to reuniting these children with their parents and families.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/5vYN_KPp-pM

GISBH: Govt focusing on children's rehabilitation, reuniting them with families

The police is investigating a crash involving a civilian vehicle and a police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP at Kilometre (KM) 259 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) on Saturday.Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said they had received information regarding the incident.Mohd Yusri said the case was still under JSPT investigation to obtain more information.

The police is investigating a crash involving a civilian vehicle and a police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP at Kilometre (KM) 259 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) on Saturday.Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said they had received information regarding the incident.Mohd Yusri said the case was still under JSPT investigation to obtain more information.

Police investigating crash involving VIP's police escort on NSE

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties to step up efforts to combat lies, which he claimed are aimed at toppling the state government.This comes amid a corruption scandal implicating Hajiji and other representatives in the state government.

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties to step up efforts to combat lies, which he claimed are aimed at toppling the state government.This comes amid a corruption scandal implicating Hajiji and other representatives in the state government.

Hajiji urges GRS to fight slander before it 'poisons minds'

Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson Woo Kah Leong has been elected as the DAP Youth national chief for the 2024–2027 term.DAP vice-chairperson Nga Kor Ming said Balakong assemblyperson Ong Chun Wei has been elected as the wing’s deputy.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/h99no1PWBRLsmiuX/

Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson Woo Kah Leong has been elected as the DAP Youth national chief for the 2024–2027 term.DAP vice-chairperson Nga Kor Ming said Balakong assemblyperson Ong Chun Wei has been elected as the wing’s deputy.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/h99no1PWBRLsmiuX/

Pasir Bedamar rep named as new DAP Youth chief

Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad's acquittal in an RM2.8 million corruption case has been nullified.The Court of Appeal this morning allowed the prosecution's appeal for the couple to be ordered to enter defence in the criminal case linked to unit trust investments.

Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad's acquittal in an RM2.8 million corruption case has been nullified.The Court of Appeal this morning allowed the prosecution's appeal for the couple to be ordered to enter defence in the criminal case linked to unit trust investments.

Court orders Bung, wife to enter defence in corruption case

The MACC yesterday said it had received a complaint regarding a businessperson who is suspected to be involved in a bribery scandal over a mineral mining project in Sabah.This is believed to be in reference to the whistleblower who has been making a series of exposés against several Sabah assemblypersons to whom he admitted to giving bribes.The anti-graft agency said it had recorded the statement of five Sabah representatives to facilitate an investigation into the case.

The MACC yesterday said it had received a complaint regarding a businessperson who is suspected to be involved in a bribery scandal over a mineral mining project in Sabah.This is believed to be in reference to the whistleblower who has been making a series of exposés against several Sabah assemblypersons to whom he admitted to giving bribes.The anti-graft agency said it had recorded the statement of five Sabah representatives to facilitate an investigation into the case.

MACC calls up five Sabah state reps

[KiniNews] A businessperson, who has been rattling Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s administration with his videos, has unveiled a fourth recording which suggests that the state’s top leader is aware about the quantum of the alleged kickbacks to elected representatives.The clip featured Deputy Chief Minister Shahelmey Yahya, who also serves as the state’s works minister.The businessperson, who admitted to offering bribes to the politicians in exchange for supporting his application for a mining exploration licence, told Malaysiakini that the latest video is an edited version of the one Malaysiakini sighted.Malaysiakini has contacted Shahelmey for comment.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim fired a salvo at Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu for his remarks that the public should focus on their livelihoods instead of claims on the corruption case.“If we do not worry about corruption, there will be less food on the table, Peja (Faizal),” said Zaid.___________________Read the full story on the whistleblower’s video here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726058In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!

[KiniNews] A businessperson, who has been rattling Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s administration with his videos, has unveiled a fourth recording which suggests that the state’s top leader is aware about the quantum of the alleged kickbacks to elected representatives.The clip featured Deputy Chief Minister Shahelmey Yahya, who also serves as the state’s works minister.The businessperson, who admitted to offering bribes to the politicians in exchange for supporting his application for a mining exploration licence, told Malaysiakini that the latest video is an edited version of the one Malaysiakini sighted.Malaysiakini has contacted Shahelmey for comment.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim fired a salvo at Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu for his remarks that the public should focus on their livelihoods instead of claims on the corruption case.“If we do not worry about corruption, there will be less food on the table, Peja (Faizal),” said Zaid.___________________Read the full story on the whistleblower’s video here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726058In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!

#KiniNews: CM knows everyone's portion, deputy CM tells whistleblower; Zaid responds to Peja

PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil took potshots at a Bersatu leader for saying Muhyiddin Yassin is more capable of managing party affairs as opposed to Anwar Ibrahim.“Is that so? He (Muhyiddin) has set everything and everyone had to comply. It’s okay, that’s his opinion,” the communications minister said briefly during his weekly press conference in Putrajaya today.

PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil took potshots at a Bersatu leader for saying Muhyiddin Yassin is more capable of managing party affairs as opposed to Anwar Ibrahim.“Is that so? He (Muhyiddin) has set everything and everyone had to comply. It’s okay, that’s his opinion,” the communications minister said briefly during his weekly press conference in Putrajaya today.

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