Umno Youth is launching a campaign urging the public to ensure that products carrying the halal logo are legitimate.This follows the discovery that a sandwich vendor for a convenience store chain had allegedly fraudulently placed a halal logo on its packaging despite not having proper certification.Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the campaign will call on consumers to verify the status of products carrying the halal logo before making a purchase.

Umno Youth is launching a campaign urging the public to ensure that products carrying the halal logo are legitimate.This follows the discovery that a sandwich vendor for a convenience store chain had allegedly fraudulently placed a halal logo on its packaging despite not having proper certification.Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said the campaign will call on consumers to verify the status of products carrying the halal logo before making a purchase.

Umno Youth launches campaign, urges public to check products with halal logo

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said Perikatan Nasional needs to choose its prime minister candidate from among leaders who have good ties with the Malay rulers.Saying that it is one of the most important criteria that PN should consider when choosing their poster boy, the Machang MP named four Bersatu and PAS leaders who he believes can maintain a good relationship with the royals should the coalition form the government.

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said Perikatan Nasional needs to choose its prime minister candidate from among leaders who have good ties with the Malay rulers.Saying that it is one of the most important criteria that PN should consider when choosing their poster boy, the Machang MP named four Bersatu and PAS leaders who he believes can maintain a good relationship with the royals should the coalition form the government.

Wan Fayhsal: PN's PM candidate needs to have good ties with the Malay rulers

[KiniNews] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said believes there shouldn’t be a gag order on Najib Abdul Razak’s royal pardon judicial review.She said this in response to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) move to seek a gag order over the matter yesterday.Azalina said in her personal opinion, there shouldn’t be a gag order as the matter is already in the public domain and Parliament is going to sit next month, so it will be raised again.While opposing the gag order, the Pengerang MP acknowledged that the AGC might have its legal reasons.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth leader Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong have engaged in a heated exchange over the controversy surrounding a ham and cheese sandwich.In their comments on the matter, the two also suggested alternative career paths for each other.__________________📌 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] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said believes there shouldn’t be a gag order on Najib Abdul Razak’s royal pardon judicial review.She said this in response to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) move to seek a gag order over the matter yesterday.Azalina said in her personal opinion, there shouldn’t be a gag order as the matter is already in the public domain and Parliament is going to sit next month, so it will be raised again.While opposing the gag order, the Pengerang MP acknowledged that the AGC might have its legal reasons.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth leader Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong have engaged in a heated exchange over the controversy surrounding a ham and cheese sandwich.In their comments on the matter, the two also suggested alternative career paths for each other.__________________📌 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: There shouldn’t be a gag order on addendum -Azalina; Sandwich row- Akmal hits back at Woo

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed an application by former attorney general (AG) Tommy Thomas to recuse Judge Roz Mawar Rozain from hearing a defamation suit against him.The suit, filed by former Umno minister Shahrir Ab Samad against Thomas and three others, was over alleged malicious prosecution.Note:AI Voiceover

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed an application by former attorney general (AG) Tommy Thomas to recuse Judge Roz Mawar Rozain from hearing a defamation suit against him.The suit, filed by former Umno minister Shahrir Ab Samad against Thomas and three others, was over alleged malicious prosecution.Note:AI Voiceover

Tommy Thomas fails to recuse judge in defamation suit filed by Shahrir

The son of a minister accused of threatening his lover to get an abortion had secretly married his alleged victim last year, according to police.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said police had verified his marriage certificate from a neighbouring country as being legitimate.Note:AI Voiceover

The son of a minister accused of threatening his lover to get an abortion had secretly married his alleged victim last year, according to police.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said police had verified his marriage certificate from a neighbouring country as being legitimate.Note:AI Voiceover

Minister's son got married last year, marriage cert is real, says IGP

Umno Youth leader Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong has engaged in a heated exchange over the ham and cheese sandwich issue.Akmal suggested to Woo if the latter is unable to understand the sensitivities of Muslims and Malays in this homeland, the he should go sell ham sandwiches instead of being a leader.Woo, on the other hand, suggested that Akmal quit politics and become an “enforcement officer to raid ham-producing factories” if he is unable to comprehend simple language.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731564

Umno Youth leader Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong has engaged in a heated exchange over the ham and cheese sandwich issue.Akmal suggested to Woo if the latter is unable to understand the sensitivities of Muslims and Malays in this homeland, the he should go sell ham sandwiches instead of being a leader.Woo, on the other hand, suggested that Akmal quit politics and become an “enforcement officer to raid ham-producing factories” if he is unable to comprehend simple language.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731564

Akmal, DAP Youth chief trade barbs over ham sandwich issue

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had an audience with the United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai yesterday at the Za'abeel Palace in Dubai.Anwar is on a three-day visit to the UAE at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. He arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had an audience with the United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai yesterday at the Za'abeel Palace in Dubai.Anwar is on a three-day visit to the UAE at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. He arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

PM Anwar meets UAE PM in Dubai

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers not to seek a gag order on former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s royal addendum judicial review.He pointed out that public comments on the matter are overwhelmingly negative.Note:AI Voiceover

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has urged the Attorney-General’s Chambers not to seek a gag order on former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s royal addendum judicial review.He pointed out that public comments on the matter are overwhelmingly negative.Note:AI Voiceover

Gag order on addendum will worsen public trust towards govt, says Puad

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said believed there shouldn’t be a gag order on Najib Abdul Razak’s royal pardon judicial review.She said this in response to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) move to seek a gag order over the matter yesterday.Note:AI Voiceover

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said believed there shouldn’t be a gag order on Najib Abdul Razak’s royal pardon judicial review.She said this in response to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) move to seek a gag order over the matter yesterday.Note:AI Voiceover

Azalina: There shouldn't be a gag order on royal addendum

PKR Youth has urged the authorities, particularly the police, to conduct a comprehensive probe into allegations that KK Mart and its supplier, Shake And Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd, have been selling ham and cheese sandwich products bearing the halal logo without the required Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM).PKR Youth information chief Nabil Halimi expressed concern over the implications of such actions on Muslim consumers’ trust in halal-certified products.Note: AI Voiceover

PKR Youth has urged the authorities, particularly the police, to conduct a comprehensive probe into allegations that KK Mart and its supplier, Shake And Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd, have been selling ham and cheese sandwich products bearing the halal logo without the required Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM).PKR Youth information chief Nabil Halimi expressed concern over the implications of such actions on Muslim consumers’ trust in halal-certified products.Note: AI Voiceover

PKR Youth calls on authorities to investigate halal logo misuse on ham sandwiches

[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is seeing red over the ham sandwich being sold at a KK Mart outlet in Universiti Malaya.Reminding the supermarket chain that the “old wound” over the socks controversy has yet to heal, he questioned the halal certification for the sandwich.Meanwhile, in a separate story, KK Mart said the supplier of the sandwiches, Shake and Bake Cafe had provided a halal certificate for the chicken ham and cheese layers for its reference and the labelling was done by the supplier.KK Mart added that it viewed the issue seriously and had frozen all business dealings with the supplier as well as halting the processing of the product from entering any outlets pending investigations over the matter.It said the supplier was not authorised to use KK Mart’s logo on the sandwich’s packaging - which it said was done by the manufacturer, and KK Mart has filed a police report.The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) had also commented on the issue stating that the sandwich as a whole does not have halal certification, in response to the halal logo being placed on the sandwich’s packaging.___________________📌 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] Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is seeing red over the ham sandwich being sold at a KK Mart outlet in Universiti Malaya.Reminding the supermarket chain that the “old wound” over the socks controversy has yet to heal, he questioned the halal certification for the sandwich.Meanwhile, in a separate story, KK Mart said the supplier of the sandwiches, Shake and Bake Cafe had provided a halal certificate for the chicken ham and cheese layers for its reference and the labelling was done by the supplier.KK Mart added that it viewed the issue seriously and had frozen all business dealings with the supplier as well as halting the processing of the product from entering any outlets pending investigations over the matter.It said the supplier was not authorised to use KK Mart’s logo on the sandwich’s packaging - which it said was done by the manufacturer, and KK Mart has filed a police report.The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) had also commented on the issue stating that the sandwich as a whole does not have halal certification, in response to the halal logo being placed on the sandwich’s packaging.___________________📌 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: Akmal sees red over KK Mart's 'ham' sandwich; KK Mart responds to issue

Attorney-General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar should resign or have his service terminated for not being transparent on the existence of the addendum related to former premier Najib Abdul Razak, said his predecessor Mohamed Apandi Ali.He said Dusuki’s immediate predecessor, Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh, who is now a Federal Court judge, should also be held responsible since the decree from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was specifically addressed to him.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731470

Attorney-General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar should resign or have his service terminated for not being transparent on the existence of the addendum related to former premier Najib Abdul Razak, said his predecessor Mohamed Apandi Ali.He said Dusuki’s immediate predecessor, Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh, who is now a Federal Court judge, should also be held responsible since the decree from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was specifically addressed to him.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731470

Apandi calls on AG to resign, ex-AG to take responsibility over addendum issue

DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong has called out Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh for allegedly sensationalising the ham sandwich controversy involving KK Mart outlets at Universiti Malaya.Woo accused Akmal of creating the impression that UM authorities failed to act on the matter.“In reality, the university authorities had already ordered an immediate closure whenever any suspicious incident occurred,” he said today.

DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong has called out Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh for allegedly sensationalising the ham sandwich controversy involving KK Mart outlets at Universiti Malaya.Woo accused Akmal of creating the impression that UM authorities failed to act on the matter.“In reality, the university authorities had already ordered an immediate closure whenever any suspicious incident occurred,” he said today.

Focus on building bridges of unity, don't destroy them, DAP Youth chief tells Akmal

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's admission that the attorney-general (AG) had received the royal addendum granting Najib Abdul Razak house arrest is deeply problematic, according to PAS.Party secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan warned that it could even cause a constitutional crisis."PAS finds that Anwar's explanation on the matter... is not only weak and confusing, but could cause conflicts in the law and a constitutional crisis, besides eroding the legitimacy of the government under his leadership," he said.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731434

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's admission that the attorney-general (AG) had received the royal addendum granting Najib Abdul Razak house arrest is deeply problematic, according to PAS.Party secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan warned that it could even cause a constitutional crisis."PAS finds that Anwar's explanation on the matter... is not only weak and confusing, but could cause conflicts in the law and a constitutional crisis, besides eroding the legitimacy of the government under his leadership," he said.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731434

Najib's addendum: Anwar's explanation is weak, raises more questions, says PAS

Age has not dulled Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s wit or sense of humour, as evident in a recent video where he jokingly searches for the billions he is alleged to have amassed.The clip shows the former premier, who will turn 100 this year, looking for something in various places, including behind a TV.Asked what he was looking for, Mahathir replied: “Duit, duit, duit (money). The RM3 billion that is with me.”Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2056355828138492&rdid=eQxn1s1kDrLaxs3R

Age has not dulled Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s wit or sense of humour, as evident in a recent video where he jokingly searches for the billions he is alleged to have amassed.The clip shows the former premier, who will turn 100 this year, looking for something in various places, including behind a TV.Asked what he was looking for, Mahathir replied: “Duit, duit, duit (money). The RM3 billion that is with me.”Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2056355828138492&rdid=eQxn1s1kDrLaxs3R

'I have not found it' - Dr M searches under bed, behind TV for his billions

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was escorted off a Frontier Airlies flight after a dispute with one of the airlines staff.In a post on X, Khabib explained what had occured in a video which had gone viral on social media,Khabib, who was sitting at the emergency exit row, said even though he speaks decent English and can understand everything and agreed to assist in the event of an emergency, the staff had still insisted on removing him from his seat.

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was escorted off a Frontier Airlies flight after a dispute with one of the airlines staff.In a post on X, Khabib explained what had occured in a video which had gone viral on social media,Khabib, who was sitting at the emergency exit row, said even though he speaks decent English and can understand everything and agreed to assist in the event of an emergency, the staff had still insisted on removing him from his seat.

[Video] Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from flight after dispute with airline staff

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has rejected Dr Mahathir Mohamad's judicial review bid to allow him and his legal counsel to be present throughout the proceedings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) regarding the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge.Judge Amarjeet Singh dismissed the former premier’s application without costs during proceedings attended by Mahathir’s lawyers Zainur Zakaria and Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, as well as senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan and Nur Hafizza Azizan representing the respondents.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has rejected Dr Mahathir Mohamad's judicial review bid to allow him and his legal counsel to be present throughout the proceedings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) regarding the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge.Judge Amarjeet Singh dismissed the former premier’s application without costs during proceedings attended by Mahathir’s lawyers Zainur Zakaria and Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, as well as senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan and Nur Hafizza Azizan representing the respondents.

Dr M's fails in bid for legal representation in Batu Puteh RCI proceedings

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is seeing red over the ham sandwich being sold at a KK Mart outlet in Universiti Malaya.Reminding the supermarket chain that the “old wound” over the socks controversy has yet to heal, he questioned the halal certification for the sandwich.When pointed out that there is also chicken and turkey ham, the Umno Youth leader told Malaysiakini that according to the requirements, the halal logo must specify this but it was not done.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731454

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is seeing red over the ham sandwich being sold at a KK Mart outlet in Universiti Malaya.Reminding the supermarket chain that the “old wound” over the socks controversy has yet to heal, he questioned the halal certification for the sandwich.When pointed out that there is also chicken and turkey ham, the Umno Youth leader told Malaysiakini that according to the requirements, the halal logo must specify this but it was not done.Note:AI Voiceover Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731454

Akmal calls for probe on KK Mart's 'ham' sandwich

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s son has denied telling Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s son that he intends to enrich himself using his father’s position.“I categorically deny it. I never said such a thing, nor did I do such things,” said Kamaluddin Abdullah.Note:AI Voiceover

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s son has denied telling Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s son that he intends to enrich himself using his father’s position.“I categorically deny it. I never said such a thing, nor did I do such things,” said Kamaluddin Abdullah.Note:AI Voiceover

Pak Lah's son denies Dr Mahathir's 'time to steal' claim

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged that the attorney-general (AG) did receive a letter regarding the royal addendum that ordered former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest.However, he said that after the letter was received, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong changed, and the AG submitted the letter to Istana Negara to allow the newly appointed Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, to make a decision.“The decision (addendum) was sent to the AG… not to me… not to members of the Pardons Board," he said during a speech at Program Muhibbah Madani on Saturday.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19q6aAFsDt/

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has acknowledged that the attorney-general (AG) did receive a letter regarding the royal addendum that ordered former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest.However, he said that after the letter was received, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong changed, and the AG submitted the letter to Istana Negara to allow the newly appointed Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, to make a decision.“The decision (addendum) was sent to the AG… not to me… not to members of the Pardons Board," he said during a speech at Program Muhibbah Madani on Saturday.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19q6aAFsDt/

Anwar breaks silence on Najib's addendum, denies hiding anything

[KiniNews] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa has denied hiding the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest.Zaliha, who is a member of the Pardons Board, said such accusations are completely baseless.Yesterday, former Umno minister Khairy Jamaluddin had accused Zaliha and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said of knowing about the addendum and being responsible for the fiasco.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Department denied receiving the royal addendum ordering former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his jail term under house arrest.The Legal Affairs Division said that neither it nor the Prime Minister’s Department have any files or official records containing the addendum or additional documents.___________________📌 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] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa has denied hiding the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest.Zaliha, who is a member of the Pardons Board, said such accusations are completely baseless.Yesterday, former Umno minister Khairy Jamaluddin had accused Zaliha and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said of knowing about the addendum and being responsible for the fiasco.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Legal Affairs Division under the Prime Minister’s Department denied receiving the royal addendum ordering former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his jail term under house arrest.The Legal Affairs Division said that neither it nor the Prime Minister’s Department have any files or official records containing the addendum or additional documents.___________________📌 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: Najib's addendum- I didn't hide anything, says Zaliha; Pardons Board secretariat responds

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed an alleged conversation between his son and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s son, in which the latter purportedly expressed an intention to use his father’s position to enrich himself.Without mentioning specific names, the former premier claimed he was shocked by this revelation.Mahathir, who served as prime minister twice, made the claim during a podcast on YouTube this morning hosted by former minister Idris Jala and his son Leon, while responding to questions about grooming successors.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731282Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO7JGo1sV60&amp;t=2965s

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has revealed an alleged conversation between his son and Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s son, in which the latter purportedly expressed an intention to use his father’s position to enrich himself.Without mentioning specific names, the former premier claimed he was shocked by this revelation.Mahathir, who served as prime minister twice, made the claim during a podcast on YouTube this morning hosted by former minister Idris Jala and his son Leon, while responding to questions about grooming successors.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/731282 Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO7JGo1sV60&amp;t=2965s

Dr M claims Pak Lah's son told his son that it's 'our turn to steal'

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa today denied hiding the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest.Zaliha, who is a member of the Pardons Board, said such accusations are completely baseless.Note:AI Voiceover

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa today denied hiding the royal addendum granting former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak house arrest.Zaliha, who is a member of the Pardons Board, said such accusations are completely baseless.Note:AI Voiceover

'I didn’t hide anything' - Zaliha responds to claims of concealing Najib's addendum

Full video of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLfx6fpaXOY

Full video of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLfx6fpaXOY

[Full Video] PM Anwar Ibrahim holds joint press conference with Japan's PM

The attorney-general (AG) may have deliberately refrained from challenging the validity of the addendum issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, fearing it could negatively impact the monarchy, legal expert Zulqarnain Lukman suggested.He noted that the issue, linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, must be handled cautiously as any misstep could affect the Istana Negara or the royal institution.“Najib has already brought this case to court. If the AG also pursues it (to the court) there would be a redundancy of proceedings and potential embarrassment for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” Zulqarnain told Malaysiakini.Note:AI Voiceover

The attorney-general (AG) may have deliberately refrained from challenging the validity of the addendum issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, fearing it could negatively impact the monarchy, legal expert Zulqarnain Lukman suggested.He noted that the issue, linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, must be handled cautiously as any misstep could affect the Istana Negara or the royal institution.“Najib has already brought this case to court. If the AG also pursues it (to the court) there would be a redundancy of proceedings and potential embarrassment for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” Zulqarnain told Malaysiakini.Note:AI Voiceover

AG may be avoiding embarrassing former Agong over addendum issue - Expert

[KiniNews] Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) and 35 other NGOs have called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to establish a commission of inquiry into the assault of a deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keongby a police officer.Speaking to the media, LFL director Zaid Malek pointed out that although the investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), no charges have been brought against the officer involved.Meanwhile, in a separate story, aroad construction worker has accused a Pahang royalty of being involved in an attack in which he was stabbed and shot at.Alias Awang, 44, told Malaysiakini the alleged incident occurred at a stable in Kuantan on June 6. He then lodged a police report on June 8.Following this, Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah has urged the police to investigate the claims, saying that if there is evidence of wrongdoings, they must be charged in court.___________________📌 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] Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) and 35 other NGOs have called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to establish a commission of inquiry into the assault of a deaf e-hailing driver Ong Ing Keongby a police officer.Speaking to the media, LFL director Zaid Malek pointed out that although the investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), no charges have been brought against the officer involved.Meanwhile, in a separate story, aroad construction worker has accused a Pahang royalty of being involved in an attack in which he was stabbed and shot at.Alias Awang, 44, told Malaysiakini the alleged incident occurred at a stable in Kuantan on June 6. He then lodged a police report on June 8.Following this, Pahang Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah has urged the police to investigate the claims, saying that if there is evidence of wrongdoings, they must be charged in court.___________________📌 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: Driver assault case - LFL calls for commission of inquiry; Man claims royalty attacked him