[KiniNews] Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli's son is one of six individuals remanded by the MACC to assist in an investigation involving the submission of false documents and claims totaling RM600,000 over the past two years.Magistrate Ana Rozana Mohd Nor granted the remand order for all suspects starting today until tomorrow following the MACC's request to conduct investigations under Section 18 of the MACC Act.Sources indicate that among the detained are two civil servants from the MB’s Office and the State Secretary's Office, alongside contractors and company owners.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police are on the hunt for three men suspected of setting a kitten on fire at a motorcycle parking area in Sungai Ramal Baru, Kajang.Kajang police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan confirmed that the disturbing incident was captured on CCTV cameras.According to Hassan, a 63-year-old woman filed a police report, stating that the incident occurred around 1 pm on Monday.CCTV footage revealed two of the men pouring fuel on the kitten before igniting it.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli's son is one of six individuals remanded by the MACC to assist in an investigation involving the submission of false documents and claims totaling RM600,000 over the past two years.Magistrate Ana Rozana Mohd Nor granted the remand order for all suspects starting today until tomorrow following the MACC's request to conduct investigations under Section 18 of the MACC Act.Sources indicate that among the detained are two civil servants from the MB’s Office and the State Secretary's Office, alongside contractors and company owners.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police are on the hunt for three men suspected of setting a kitten on fire at a motorcycle parking area in Sungai Ramal Baru, Kajang.Kajang police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan confirmed that the disturbing incident was captured on CCTV cameras.According to Hassan, a 63-year-old woman filed a police report, stating that the incident occurred around 1 pm on Monday.CCTV footage revealed two of the men pouring fuel on the kitten before igniting it.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Perlis MB’s son nabbed by MACC, cops hunt Kajang ‘pyromaniacs’ in kitten incident

A McDonald’s billboard in Sungai Petani, Kedah, has become the latest vandalism target by proponents of a boycott campaign against Israel-linked entities.The signboard - announcing an upcoming McDonald’s drive-thru facility at the district - was found spray-painted with the words “Boikot Pembunuh” and “Darah Palestin di tangan kamu”.Police had since received a report and opened an investigation under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief.

A McDonald’s billboard in Sungai Petani, Kedah, has become the latest vandalism target by proponents of a boycott campaign against Israel-linked entities.The signboard - announcing an upcoming McDonald’s drive-thru facility at the district - was found spray-painted with the words “Boikot Pembunuh” and “Darah Palestin di tangan kamu”.Police had since received a report and opened an investigation under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief.

McDonald’s billboard in Sungai Petani vandalised

The son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli is among six individuals remanded to assist in a MACC investigation linked to the submission of false documents and claims involving RM600,000 over the past two years.Magistrate Ana Rozana Mohd Nor granted the remand order for all suspects starting today until tomorrow following a request from the MACC to conduct investigations under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.

The son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli is among six individuals remanded to assist in a MACC investigation linked to the submission of false documents and claims involving RM600,000 over the past two years.Magistrate Ana Rozana Mohd Nor granted the remand order for all suspects starting today until tomorrow following a request from the MACC to conduct investigations under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.

Perlis MB's son, 5 others arrested over RM600,000 false claims

Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah has suggested a special parliamentary sitting to oversee the appointment of the Election Committee (EC) chairperson and the implementation of the Parliamentary Services Act (PSA).Saifuddin proposed the special meeting to take place before the June sitting of Dewan Rakyat.“My suggestion is to hold it after the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election,” he said during a forum held at Bersih’s office on Tuesday night.Video source:https://fb.watch/rEjckDUbxX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Indera Mahkota MP Saifuddin Abdullah has suggested a special parliamentary sitting to oversee the appointment of the Election Committee (EC) chairperson and the implementation of the Parliamentary Services Act (PSA).Saifuddin proposed the special meeting to take place before the June sitting of Dewan Rakyat.“My suggestion is to hold it after the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election,” he said during a forum held at Bersih’s office on Tuesday night.Video source:https://fb.watch/rEjckDUbxX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Saifuddin: Govt should hold special Parliament sitting to discuss EC chair appointment

In line with their #Reformasi100percent campaign, electoral watchdog Bersih has released recommendations to amend the Election Offences Act 1954.The report, authored by Asraf Sharafi, New Sin Yew, and Benjamin Wei, proposes amending 19 out of 40 sections, introducing four new sections and sub-sections, and creating four new descriptions for the law.During a briefing about the report, Asraf explained that it was based on engagement conducted between 2019 and 2021 with various agencies, including the election commissioner, Electoral Reform Committee, and political parties, to modernise the law.Video source:https://fb.watch/rEjckDUbxX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

In line with their #Reformasi100percent campaign, electoral watchdog Bersih has released recommendations to amend the Election Offences Act 1954.The report, authored by Asraf Sharafi, New Sin Yew, and Benjamin Wei, proposes amending 19 out of 40 sections, introducing four new sections and sub-sections, and creating four new descriptions for the law.During a briefing about the report, Asraf explained that it was based on engagement conducted between 2019 and 2021 with various agencies, including the election commissioner, Electoral Reform Committee, and political parties, to modernise the law.Video source:https://fb.watch/rEjckDUbxX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Bersih releases reccomendations for fairer polls

MCA president Wee Ka Siong has questioned the need for his party to assist DAP in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election as the latter often insulted them.Taking the matter to TikTok, Wee said that given DAP's long record of insulting his party, he doubted MCA should assist DAP.

MCA president Wee Ka Siong has questioned the need for his party to assist DAP in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election as the latter often insulted them.Taking the matter to TikTok, Wee said that given DAP's long record of insulting his party, he doubted MCA should assist DAP.

Wee: After all the insults, DAP now asking MCA to work together in KKB polls

The suspect in the KLIA shooting case, Hafizul Hawari, 38, claimed trial to seven charges brought against him today. The court did not allow the accused to be bailed for the first three possession charges but allowed bail of RM20,000 for the remaining four charges.The court also allowed the accused to be remanded in Sungai Buloh Prison and set May 23 as the next case management date.

The suspect in the KLIA shooting case, Hafizul Hawari, 38, claimed trial to seven charges brought against him today. The court did not allow the accused to be bailed for the first three possession charges but allowed bail of RM20,000 for the remaining four charges.The court also allowed the accused to be remanded in Sungai Buloh Prison and set May 23 as the next case management date.

KLIA shooter denied bail for firearms possession charge

Most former detainees from the 1987 Ops Lalang, interviewed by Malaysiakini, support former Court of Appeal judge Hishamudin Yunus' recent call for the government to apologise for their detention under the I-S-A.Among those in agreement is Parti Sosialis Malaysia leader and labour activist Dr. Nasir Hashim, who emphasised that despite the years passed, the scars of cruelty, violence, and injustice remain fresh.

Most former detainees from the 1987 Ops Lalang, interviewed by Malaysiakini, support former Court of Appeal judge Hishamudin Yunus' recent call for the government to apologise for their detention under the I-S-A.Among those in agreement is Parti Sosialis Malaysia leader and labour activist Dr. Nasir Hashim, who emphasised that despite the years passed, the scars of cruelty, violence, and injustice remain fresh.

Ops Lalang victims echo call for government apology

Police are tracking down three men suspected of burning a kitten at a motorcycle parking area of the Sri Kenari Flats in Sungai Ramal Baru, Kajang yesterday. Kajang police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan said that the incident was captured on CCTV cameras.He said a 63-year-old woman lodged a police report at 10.51am today regarding the incident and police checks on the CCTV footage found that the incident occurred around 1pm yesterday.

Police are tracking down three men suspected of burning a kitten at a motorcycle parking area of the Sri Kenari Flats in Sungai Ramal Baru, Kajang yesterday. Kajang police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan said that the incident was captured on CCTV cameras.He said a 63-year-old woman lodged a police report at 10.51am today regarding the incident and police checks on the CCTV footage found that the incident occurred around 1pm yesterday.

Justice for kitty: Suspects sought after kitten set on fire in Kajang

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to focus on his duties as Kedah menteri besar instead of meddling in the political affairs of other states.Speaking to reporters today, Fahmi described the Perikatan Nasional election director as someone who talks more than actually doing his job.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to focus on his duties as Kedah menteri besar instead of meddling in the political affairs of other states.Speaking to reporters today, Fahmi described the Perikatan Nasional election director as someone who talks more than actually doing his job.

Fahmi tells Sanusi to ‘just shut up’

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today advised Sanusi Muhammad Nor that he should focus on his duties as Kedah Menteri Besar instead of meddling in political affairs in other states.Speaking to reporters today, Fahmi described the Perikatan Nasional elections director as someone who talks more than actually doing his job.Fahmi said this in response to Sanusi's remarks yesterday that Perikatan Nasional aims to shatter the "cracked" relations between parties in the government.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today advised Sanusi Muhammad Nor that he should focus on his duties as Kedah Menteri Besar instead of meddling in political affairs in other states.Speaking to reporters today, Fahmi described the Perikatan Nasional elections director as someone who talks more than actually doing his job.Fahmi said this in response to Sanusi's remarks yesterday that Perikatan Nasional aims to shatter the "cracked" relations between parties in the government.

Sanusi should shut up and focus on Kedah, says Fahmi

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar believes Perikatan Nasional will present the better candidate to contest in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.Speaking to reporters, he also said that several surveys have shown a decline in support in the seats held by the unity government.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/DrAhmadSamsuri/videos/631105169219154

PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar believes Perikatan Nasional will present the better candidate to contest in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.Speaking to reporters, he also said that several surveys have shown a decline in support in the seats held by the unity government.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/DrAhmadSamsuri/videos/631105169219154

KKB polls: Harapan's popularity has dropped, says Samsuri

[KiniNews] Two naval helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session at the Royal Malaysian Navy stadium in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to the navy, all 10 people on board the two aircraft were killed in the incident during a flyover training for the 90th Naval Day celebration, at 9.32am.The collision involved a Eurocopter Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139 Maritime Operations Helicopter. Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard a bold assertion from Najib Abdul Razak's lead defence counsel, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, stating that the 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib are "all wrong."During today's RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial, Shafee raised concerns about the legality of the charges, comprising four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] Two naval helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session at the Royal Malaysian Navy stadium in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to the navy, all 10 people on board the two aircraft were killed in the incident during a flyover training for the 90th Naval Day celebration, at 9.32am.The collision involved a Eurocopter Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139 Maritime Operations Helicopter. Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard a bold assertion from Najib Abdul Razak's lead defence counsel, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, stating that the 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib are "all wrong."During today's RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial, Shafee raised concerns about the legality of the charges, comprising four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: 10 killed in naval chopper collision, Najib’s defence challenges legality of 1MDB charges

The 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib Abdul Razak are “all wrong”, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard.Najib’s lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah raised the contention during today’s RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial against the former prime minister, concerning four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.

The 25 1MDB criminal charges against Najib Abdul Razak are “all wrong”, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard.Najib’s lead defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah raised the contention during today’s RM2.27 billion 1MDB graft trial against the former prime minister, concerning four abuse of power charges and 21 money laundering counts.

‘All wrong!’ - Najib's defence challenges legality of 1MDB charges

PAS Youth has predicted that BN and Pakatan Harapan will “die together” in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.According to its chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, this is because Umno’s “power-abuse disease” has infected its coalition partner.

PAS Youth has predicted that BN and Pakatan Harapan will “die together” in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.According to its chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, this is because Umno’s “power-abuse disease” has infected its coalition partner.

PAS Youth: Umno's 'power-abuse disease' spells doom for BN, Harapan

Two armed forces helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper.They were rehearsing for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.

Two armed forces helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper.They were rehearsing for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.

Two armed forces helicopters crash during Navy celebration prep in Lumut

The armed forces will form an investigation board to probe the helicopter collision in Lumut, Perak.Speaking to reporters, Armed Forces Chief Mohammad Ab Rahman extended his condolences to the victims’ families.

The armed forces will form an investigation board to probe the helicopter collision in Lumut, Perak.Speaking to reporters, Armed Forces Chief Mohammad Ab Rahman extended his condolences to the victims’ families.

Armed forces to launch probe on helicopter collision, offers condolences

A PKR leader has taken a swipe at former PKR vice-president N Surendran over the latter's remark that the party is now "morally dead".PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan said Surendran, who quit the party in February, should consider joining Bersatu along with former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703247

A PKR leader has taken a swipe at former PKR vice-president N Surendran over the latter's remark that the party is now "morally dead".PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan said Surendran, who quit the party in February, should consider joining Bersatu along with former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703247

Surendran should continue his 'struggle' with Azmin in Bersatu, says PKR leader

Perikatan Nasional will use the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election to shatter the “cracked” relations between parties in government.This is according to PN election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor when asked to comment on MCA and MIC's decisions not to help Pakatan Harapan in the by-election.

Perikatan Nasional will use the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election to shatter the “cracked” relations between parties in government.This is according to PN election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor when asked to comment on MCA and MIC's decisions not to help Pakatan Harapan in the by-election.

Sanusi: PN will shatter BN-Harapan 'cracked' relationship

Two Malaysian Armed Forces helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper - both of which were involved in a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.Video source:https://twitter.com/Marchfoward/status/1782599776309231647

Two Malaysian Armed Forces helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal session in Lumut, Perak, this morning.According to early information from the Perak Fire and Rescue Services Department, the incident involved a Fennec (M502-6) helicopter and a HOM (M503-3) chopper - both of which were involved in a rehearsal for the Royal Malaysian Navy's 90th-anniversary celebration.Video source:https://twitter.com/Marchfoward/status/1782599776309231647

Two helicopters collide in mid-air at Lumut Naval Base

[KiniNews] Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind.”Speaking to Malaysiakini, Kamil said the PN chairperson failed to comprehend the functions of the Pardons Board with regard to the debate over the prospect of jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak being placed under house arrest.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind.”Speaking to Malaysiakini, Kamil said the PN chairperson failed to comprehend the functions of the Pardons Board with regard to the debate over the prospect of jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak being placed under house arrest.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar's govt won't ruffle royal feathers, says PM's aide; 'PKR morally dead' -Surendran

Former Petronas CEO Hassan Marican has been appointed to chair the newly formed Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PMAC).The Prime Minister’s Office announced the appointment in a statement today, which said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim established the PMAC to provide advice related to national development and economic resilience in line with the economy.

Former Petronas CEO Hassan Marican has been appointed to chair the newly formed Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister (PMAC).The Prime Minister’s Office announced the appointment in a statement today, which said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim established the PMAC to provide advice related to national development and economic resilience in line with the economy.

Hassan Marican to head PM's new advisory committee

Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind” (biul).Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703217

Unlike the Perikatan Nasional government, the current administration is not willing to ruffle the feathers of the rulers, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide.On the same note, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called former premier Muhyiddin Yassin, who inferred that his boss could be an “idiot”, of suffering from an “unsound mind” (biul).Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703217

Unlike PN, Anwar's govt won't ruffle royal feathers, says PM's aide

Former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.

Former PKR vice-president N Surendran did not mince words when sharing his feelings about the party’s 25th anniversary over the weekend.Pouring cold water on the milestone, he described the Anwar Ibrahim-led party as “morally dead”.

Surendran: PKR is a morally dead party, what's there to celebrate?

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today has written to the Kuala Lumpur High Court seeking leave to file an affidavit linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest legal action.Last week, Zafrul claimed there were factual errors in Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit supporting Najib’s attempt to have his remaining jail sentence served under house arrest.According to the letter today, Zafrul's lawyers said they have instructions to file the affidavit to specifically address Paragraph 6 of Zahid's affidavit due to purported “factual inaccuracies” which ought to be corrected.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703178

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today has written to the Kuala Lumpur High Court seeking leave to file an affidavit linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest legal action.Last week, Zafrul claimed there were factual errors in Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit supporting Najib’s attempt to have his remaining jail sentence served under house arrest.According to the letter today, Zafrul's lawyers said they have instructions to file the affidavit to specifically address Paragraph 6 of Zahid's affidavit due to purported “factual inaccuracies” which ought to be corrected.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/703178

Zafrul seeks court leave to file affidavit on Najib's house arrest case

The government must regulate the working hours of migrant workers as part of the efforts to reduce their impact which includes suppressing the wages of Malaysians, said economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram.He said the influx of migrant workers over the years has suppressed wages with their willingness to work longer hours at lower pay."For decades now, we have a situation where the large presence of foreign workers is suppressing the wages of Malaysian workers."Because it's always so easy to get foreigners to do twice as much work as a Malaysian for less money," he said at a press conference on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report 2019 at Mercu UEM in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

The government must regulate the working hours of migrant workers as part of the efforts to reduce their impact which includes suppressing the wages of Malaysians, said economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram.He said the influx of migrant workers over the years has suppressed wages with their willingness to work longer hours at lower pay."For decades now, we have a situation where the large presence of foreign workers is suppressing the wages of Malaysian workers."Because it's always so easy to get foreigners to do twice as much work as a Malaysian for less money," he said at a press conference on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report 2019 at Mercu UEM in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

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Gov't should regulate working hours of migrant workers, says Jomo