[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the cabinet has decided that the proposed guidelines for Muslims participating in events at non-Muslim places of worship are not required.He said that the guidelines are unnecessary as Muslims know their limits.Anwar added that he would present the cabinet’s decision to Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah soon.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Na’im Mokhtar and National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said that the cabinet had agreed that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) could advise Muslims on the importance of preserving their faith on such matters.However, they added that the advice cannot be construed as a policy and we must be reminded that any policies made must consider national unity and get cabinet permission first.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the cabinet has decided that the proposed guidelines for Muslims participating in events at non-Muslim places of worship are not required.He said that the guidelines are unnecessary as Muslims know their limits.Anwar added that he would present the cabinet’s decision to Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah soon.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Na’im Mokhtar and National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said that the cabinet had agreed that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) could advise Muslims on the importance of preserving their faith on such matters.However, they added that the advice cannot be construed as a policy and we must be reminded that any policies made must consider national unity and get cabinet permission first.___________________📌 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: No need for non-Muslim event guidelines, says Anwar; Jakim can only advise - Cabinet

[KiniNews] MACC has widened its investigation into the alleged corruption scandal involving Sabah’s elected representatives after a whistleblower claimed there was an attempt to bribe him.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed this, saying he has ordered investigators to look into the matter.“I have ordered my officers to look into it as we need to establish what this is about,” he told Malaysiakini.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has condemned US President Donald Trump’s plan to oust Palestinians from Gaza as beyond rational thought.Mohamad, popularly known as Tok Mat, told the Dewan Rakyat today that Trump’s statement contradicts all international conventions and treaties.___________________📌 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] MACC has widened its investigation into the alleged corruption scandal involving Sabah’s elected representatives after a whistleblower claimed there was an attempt to bribe him.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed this, saying he has ordered investigators to look into the matter.“I have ordered my officers to look into it as we need to establish what this is about,” he told Malaysiakini.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has condemned US President Donald Trump’s plan to oust Palestinians from Gaza as beyond rational thought.Mohamad, popularly known as Tok Mat, told the Dewan Rakyat today that Trump’s statement contradicts all international conventions and treaties.___________________📌 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: MACC probing alleged bid to buy off whistleblower; Trump's Gaza plan irrational - Tok Mat

[KiniNews] The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice seeking leave from the Federal Court to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision regarding ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's judicial review of the royal addendum.The AGC said its appeal is based on conflicting interpretations of the law between the High Court and the Court of Appeal.It argued there were also matters of constitutional law that needed to be heard.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional urged the government to stand together in opposing US president Donald Trump's plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza.Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal also called on the Dewan Rakyat speaker to allow his motion to hold a special sitting on Palestine, saying it was needed to inform the public of the importance of aiding Gaza.Wan Fayhsal’s remark came following Trump’s plan to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians elsewhere.___________________📌 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 Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice seeking leave from the Federal Court to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision regarding ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's judicial review of the royal addendum.The AGC said its appeal is based on conflicting interpretations of the law between the High Court and the Court of Appeal.It argued there were also matters of constitutional law that needed to be heard.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional urged the government to stand together in opposing US president Donald Trump's plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza.Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal also called on the Dewan Rakyat speaker to allow his motion to hold a special sitting on Palestine, saying it was needed to inform the public of the importance of aiding Gaza.Wan Fayhsal’s remark came following Trump’s plan to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle Palestinians elsewhere.___________________📌 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: AGC files appeal over Najib's addendum case; PN urges govt to oppose Trump’s Gaza plan

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified today that electricity tariffs will only be raised for industrial users and the “maha kaya” (ultra rich)."I reiterate that the increase in electricity rates for industry will occur according to the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) method starting in July.""Eighty-five percent of the people will not be affected by this increase," he told the Dewan Rakyat during Prime Minister Question Time.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed there were no discussions about removing MCA from the coalition.He said such a notion could only be proposed by those who are “daydreaming”, and described MCA as a core party of BN.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified today that electricity tariffs will only be raised for industrial users and the “maha kaya” (ultra rich)."I reiterate that the increase in electricity rates for industry will occur according to the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) method starting in July.""Eighty-five percent of the people will not be affected by this increase," he told the Dewan Rakyat during Prime Minister Question Time.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed there were no discussions about removing MCA from the coalition.He said such a notion could only be proposed by those who are “daydreaming”, and described MCA as a core party of BN.___________________📌 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: Tariff hike only for industries, says Anwar; No talks on removing MCA from BN, says Zahid

[KiniNews] Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has defended the party’s firebrand youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh against comments by MCA.In a response to MCA vice-president Tan Teik Cheng, Puad stressed that Akmal is not a racist and asked what proof is there that non-Malays dislike Akmal.He also urged the BN component party to reflect on its waning political influence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin appeared to suggest that cooperation between PAS and Umno could be revived if there was a change in its leadership.He stated that the Islamist party has always kept its doors open to the possibility of working with Umno again to unite Muslims in the country.___________________📌 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 supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has defended the party’s firebrand youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh against comments by MCA.In a response to MCA vice-president Tan Teik Cheng, Puad stressed that Akmal is not a racist and asked what proof is there that non-Malays dislike Akmal.He also urged the BN component party to reflect on its waning political influence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin appeared to suggest that cooperation between PAS and Umno could be revived if there was a change in its leadership.He stated that the Islamist party has always kept its doors open to the possibility of working with Umno again to unite Muslims in the country.___________________📌 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: 'Why don't non-Malays support MCA?' - Puad defends Akmal; PAS open to work with Umno if..

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised those who questioned the government’s efforts in helping to rebuild Gaza.He said opposing such efforts was not in line with Islamic teachings, which encouraged Muslims to extend assistance to those in need, especially fellow believers, within their means.Previously, Anwar announced that Malaysia would construct a school, hospital, and mosque as an initial effort to assist Gaza’s reconstruction.Meanwhile, in a separate story, four reform-based NGOs said former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak does not deserve mercy including home detention.This came following the one-year 'anniversary' of Najib receiving a 'grand discount' over his sentencing.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised those who questioned the government’s efforts in helping to rebuild Gaza.He said opposing such efforts was not in line with Islamic teachings, which encouraged Muslims to extend assistance to those in need, especially fellow believers, within their means.Previously, Anwar announced that Malaysia would construct a school, hospital, and mosque as an initial effort to assist Gaza’s reconstruction.Meanwhile, in a separate story, four reform-based NGOs said former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak does not deserve mercy including home detention.This came following the one-year 'anniversary' of Najib receiving a 'grand discount' over his sentencing.___________________📌 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: Anwar slams critics of govt’s efforts to rebuild Gaza; No mercy for Najib, says NGOs

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has responded to Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria's false claim that she is the daughter of YTL Corporation Berhad’s founder, Yeoh Tiong Lay.In a post on X, Yeoh announced her intention to take legal action against Razman, who had previously apologised for the inaccurate statement made during a 30-minute speech.Meanwhile, DAP lawmaker Syahredzan Johan expressed doubts about extending the benefit of the doubt to Razman over his latest "error." PKR communications director Lee Chean Chung also criticised Razman’s apology, calling it insincere and accusing him of attempting to blame the media.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has responded to Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria's false claim that she is the daughter of YTL Corporation Berhad’s founder, Yeoh Tiong Lay.In a post on X, Yeoh announced her intention to take legal action against Razman, who had previously apologised for the inaccurate statement made during a 30-minute speech.Meanwhile, DAP lawmaker Syahredzan Johan expressed doubts about extending the benefit of the doubt to Razman over his latest "error." PKR communications director Lee Chean Chung also criticised Razman’s apology, calling it insincere and accusing him of attempting to blame the media.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: ‘Wait for my lawyer’s letter’ - Yeoh to Razman, DAP MP calls Razman ‘serial defamer’

Hannah Yeoh has denied allegations by Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria, who claimed she is the daughter of YTL Corporation founder Yeoh Tiong Lay. The Youth and Sports Minister stated that not all individuals with the surname "Yeoh" are related. Meanwhile Razman later admitted to making a false claim, acknowledging that Hannah has no connection to the corporate figure or the company. He also expressed frustration that the media, particularly Malaysiakini, highlighted this mistake from his 30-minute speech.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

Hannah Yeoh has denied allegations by Perak PAS Commissioner Razman Zakaria, who claimed she is the daughter of YTL Corporation founder Yeoh Tiong Lay. The Youth and Sports Minister stated that not all individuals with the surname "Yeoh" are related. Meanwhile Razman later admitted to making a false claim, acknowledging that Hannah has no connection to the corporate figure or the company. He also expressed frustration that the media, particularly Malaysiakini, highlighted this mistake from his 30-minute speech.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Hannah Yeoh denies ties to YTL family, Razman admits ‘faux pas’

Amid accusations of suppressing an anti-corruption rally, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he has no objections to the gathering. However, the Pakatan Harapan chairperson expressed surprise that it targets his two-year administration, despite previous high-profile corruption cases.Meanwhile, Muhyiddin Yassin has deposited RM1.35 million in defamation damages and RM50,000 in costs to Lim Guan Eng pending appeal over a suit regarding the alleged revocation of Albukhary Foundation’s tax-exempt status.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

Amid accusations of suppressing an anti-corruption rally, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he has no objections to the gathering. However, the Pakatan Harapan chairperson expressed surprise that it targets his two-year administration, despite previous high-profile corruption cases.Meanwhile, Muhyiddin Yassin has deposited RM1.35 million in defamation damages and RM50,000 in costs to Lim Guan Eng pending appeal over a suit regarding the alleged revocation of Albukhary Foundation’s tax-exempt status.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PM says "Go ahead" with rally; Muhyiddin deposits RM1.35m to Guan Eng

Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad has deposited RM830,034.75 into the account of the law firm representing three DAP leaders who sued her for defamation.However, the money will not be paid to Lim Kit Siang, Lim Guan Eng, and Teresa Kok just yet, as Siti Mastura is appealing the High Court’s decision.Meanwhile, nine former Malaysian Bar presidents have accused the Madani government of failing to uphold judicial independence compared to the past three administrations. ___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad has deposited RM830,034.75 into the account of the law firm representing three DAP leaders who sued her for defamation.However, the money will not be paid to Lim Kit Siang, Lim Guan Eng, and Teresa Kok just yet, as Siti Mastura is appealing the High Court’s decision.Meanwhile, nine former Malaysian Bar presidents have accused the Madani government of failing to uphold judicial independence compared to the past three administrations. ___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: PAS MP settles RM830k payment, Judicial independence: 'Madani worse than 3 past govts'

[KiniNews] Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has taken the high road in response to repeated attacks from Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh on his party and other issues.The DAP lawmaker made it clear that he has no intention of engaging in an argument with someone not of the same league.Meanwhile, in a separate story, National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang has urged all parties to refrain from escalating tensions regarding the KK Mart outlet at Universiti Malaya which was vandalised with red paint.“I want to emphasise that there will be no compromise with any party that tries to disrupt the harmony of our nation, which we have built together over the years," he said.___________________📌 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] Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has taken the high road in response to repeated attacks from Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh on his party and other issues.The DAP lawmaker made it clear that he has no intention of engaging in an argument with someone not of the same league.Meanwhile, in a separate story, National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang has urged all parties to refrain from escalating tensions regarding the KK Mart outlet at Universiti Malaya which was vandalised with red paint.“I want to emphasise that there will be no compromise with any party that tries to disrupt the harmony of our nation, which we have built together over the years," he said.___________________📌 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: We are not on the same level, says Nga on Akmal; Minister responds to KK Mart vandalism

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar has recalled his own time in prison to defend the eased jail conditions for former premier Najib Abdul Razak who has been found guilty of corruption in the RM42 million SRC International case.Speaking to UK-based Financial Times while on an official visit to London, Anwar reportedly said he does not wish for Najib to suffer in prison like he did.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the government has filed an application for a gag order over Najib's house arrest judicial review linked to an alleged royal addendum.Najib's counsel Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee confirmed with Malaysiakini that the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) filed the application at the Kuala Lumpur High Court at around 7.45 last night.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar has recalled his own time in prison to defend the eased jail conditions for former premier Najib Abdul Razak who has been found guilty of corruption in the RM42 million SRC International case.Speaking to UK-based Financial Times while on an official visit to London, Anwar reportedly said he does not wish for Najib to suffer in prison like he did.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the government has filed an application for a gag order over Najib's house arrest judicial review linked to an alleged royal addendum.Najib's counsel Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee confirmed with Malaysiakini that the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) filed the application at the Kuala Lumpur High Court at around 7.45 last night.___________________📌 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: Anwar recalls hell in prison, won't treat Najib that way; Govt files for gag order

[KiniNews] A PKR leader has expressed outrage over Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah’s accusation against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the royal addendum.Fahmi Zainol demanded that the 87-year-old Umno politician publicly apologise to the prime minister for his “reckless and baseless” claims.The PKR supreme council member regretted that Tengku Razaleigh, also known as Ku Li, had accused Anwar of concealing documents and obstructing justice despite explanations on the matter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has called for fairness toward newly appointed Federal Court judge Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh amid demands for his resignation, saying he could have just been following orders.This was over critics alleging that Terrirudin, during his tenure as attorney-general, concealed the royal addendum ordering former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest.___________________📌 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] A PKR leader has expressed outrage over Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah’s accusation against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the royal addendum.Fahmi Zainol demanded that the 87-year-old Umno politician publicly apologise to the prime minister for his “reckless and baseless” claims.The PKR supreme council member regretted that Tengku Razaleigh, also known as Ku Li, had accused Anwar of concealing documents and obstructing justice despite explanations on the matter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has called for fairness toward newly appointed Federal Court judge Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh amid demands for his resignation, saying he could have just been following orders.This was over critics alleging that Terrirudin, during his tenure as attorney-general, concealed the royal addendum ordering former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest.___________________📌 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: Ku Li should apologise to Anwar, says PKR leader; Zaid- Be fair to Terrirudin on addendum

[KiniNews] Senior PAS leader Mokhtar Senik has clarified his remarks about PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang being the most qualified candidate for prime minister.This came following various reactions, including negative comments over his remarks.Mokhtar also dismissed the argument that the 77-year-old politician seemed frail which would make it difficult for him to lead, saying that the job of the PM is not about dancing.Meanwhile, in a separate story, graphic artist Fahmi Reza is prepared to appear and defend himself at the Keningau Native Court after the latter summoned him over his caricature of Sabah governor Musa Aman.Fahmi said Sabahans know he is not their enemy and he is also prepared to face any punishment, including jail and fine, to defend his right to use art to fight corruption.___________________📌 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] Senior PAS leader Mokhtar Senik has clarified his remarks about PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang being the most qualified candidate for prime minister.This came following various reactions, including negative comments over his remarks.Mokhtar also dismissed the argument that the 77-year-old politician seemed frail which would make it difficult for him to lead, saying that the job of the PM is not about dancing.Meanwhile, in a separate story, graphic artist Fahmi Reza is prepared to appear and defend himself at the Keningau Native Court after the latter summoned him over his caricature of Sabah governor Musa Aman.Fahmi said Sabahans know he is not their enemy and he is also prepared to face any punishment, including jail and fine, to defend his right to use art to fight corruption.___________________📌 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: PAS leader clarifies Hadi most qualified to be PM remark; Fahmi Reza unfazed 

[KiniNews] The Attorney-General’s Chambers will continue seeking a gag order to bar the public from discussing the royal addendum instructing for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to undergo house arrest.Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan reportedly said his team would pursue the application unless instructed otherwise.The AGC had applied for the gag order at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Jan 13.Meanwhile, in a separate story, food manufacturer Shake and Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd has broken its silence on the sandwich controversy but did not explain why it used the Islamic Development Department (Jakim)’s halal logo on its sandwich packaging when it did not have the certification.___________________📌 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 Attorney-General’s Chambers will continue seeking a gag order to bar the public from discussing the royal addendum instructing for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to undergo house arrest.Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan reportedly said his team would pursue the application unless instructed otherwise.The AGC had applied for the gag order at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Jan 13.Meanwhile, in a separate story, food manufacturer Shake and Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd has broken its silence on the sandwich controversy but did not explain why it used the Islamic Development Department (Jakim)’s halal logo on its sandwich packaging when it did not have the certification.___________________📌 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: AGC to continue pursuing gag order on Najib's addendum; Sandwich maker breaks silence

[KiniNews] Perikatan Nasional’s next prime minister candidate must be someone who is well accepted by the Malay rulers, said Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.Saying that it is one of the most important criteria that PN should consider when choosing their poster boy, the Machang MP named four leaders from Bersatu and PAS who he believes can maintain a good relationship with the royals should the coalition form the government.Malaysiakini had contacted Wan Fayhsal to get his response to PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin, who reportedly said the Islamist party should be leading the opposition coalition.In an interview with Utusan Malaysia, Hashim also responded in the affirmative when asked if PAS is ready to nominate its own prime minister candidate.Meanwhile, in a separate story, 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.___________________📌 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] Perikatan Nasional’s next prime minister candidate must be someone who is well accepted by the Malay rulers, said Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.Saying that it is one of the most important criteria that PN should consider when choosing their poster boy, the Machang MP named four leaders from Bersatu and PAS who he believes can maintain a good relationship with the royals should the coalition form the government.Malaysiakini had contacted Wan Fayhsal to get his response to PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin, who reportedly said the Islamist party should be leading the opposition coalition.In an interview with Utusan Malaysia, Hashim also responded in the affirmative when asked if PAS is ready to nominate its own prime minister candidate.Meanwhile, in a separate story, 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.___________________📌 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: Wan Fayhsal names potential PM candidates; Akmal campaigns against fake halal logos

[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

[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

[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

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declined to entertain PAS' call for him to step down over the addendum order issue.When asked to comment this morning, Anwar only smiled and said "Oooh" before chuckling slightly and walking away with his entourage.PAS had called for Anwar's resignation on Monday for allegedly hiding the truth about the previous Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah's addendum order for former premier Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his jail sentence as house arrest.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the minutes of the Pardons Board meeting concerning Najib will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to the public.Zaliha, who is a member of the Pardons Board, was asked about Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin's suggestion yesterday that the Pardons Board reveal the meeting details to end speculation surrounding the royal addendum on Najib’s house arrest.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declined to entertain PAS' call for him to step down over the addendum order issue.When asked to comment this morning, Anwar only smiled and said "Oooh" before chuckling slightly and walking away with his entourage.PAS had called for Anwar's resignation on Monday for allegedly hiding the truth about the previous Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah's addendum order for former premier Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his jail sentence as house arrest.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the minutes of the Pardons Board meeting concerning Najib will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to the public.Zaliha, who is a member of the Pardons Board, was asked about Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin's suggestion yesterday that the Pardons Board reveal the meeting details to end speculation surrounding the royal addendum on Najib’s house arrest.___________________📌 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: Step down? Oooh, says Anwar; 'Pardons Board meeting minutes on Najib are confidential'

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has strongly criticised PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for attempting to link the party to the controversy surrounding the royal addendum in Najib Abdul Razak’s case. Loke denounced Hadi’s repeated political strategy of blaming DAP for every issue under the slogan “Everything is DAP’s fault”, labelling it irresponsible and malicious.He also stressed that matters related to pardons fall under the jurisdiction of the Pardons Board, which does not involve the cabinet and there is no DAP representative in the Pardons Board.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does not need to resign over the royal addendum issue as demanded by certain parties.He said Anwar should be praised for his commitment to upholding judicial independence as personally and as prime minister, he cannot arbitrarily comment on whether the royal addendum exists.___________________📌 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] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has strongly criticised PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang for attempting to link the party to the controversy surrounding the royal addendum in Najib Abdul Razak’s case. Loke denounced Hadi’s repeated political strategy of blaming DAP for every issue under the slogan “Everything is DAP’s fault”, labelling it irresponsible and malicious.He also stressed that matters related to pardons fall under the jurisdiction of the Pardons Board, which does not involve the cabinet and there is no DAP representative in the Pardons Board.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim does not need to resign over the royal addendum issue as demanded by certain parties.He said Anwar should be praised for his commitment to upholding judicial independence as personally and as prime minister, he cannot arbitrarily comment on whether the royal addendum exists.___________________📌 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: Loke slams Hadi for linking DAP to Najib's addendum; No need for Anwar to resign - PKR MP

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has won his appeal, putting him a step closer to implementing a royal addendum for him to serve house arrest.The Court of Appeal this afternoon allowed his appeal for leave to commence judicial review to compel the home minister and the government to enforce the alleged decree by the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong.In a split 2-1 decision, the three-person appellate bench chaired by judge Azizah Nawawi ordered the matter be reverted to the Kuala Lumpur High Court for hearing of the merits of the judicial review.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno has appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant former premier Najib Abdul Razak a full pardon."Umno appeals to the benevolence, wisdom, and justness of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant a full pardon to Najib in line with His Majesty's prerogative under Article 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution," said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.___________________📌 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] Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has won his appeal, putting him a step closer to implementing a royal addendum for him to serve house arrest.The Court of Appeal this afternoon allowed his appeal for leave to commence judicial review to compel the home minister and the government to enforce the alleged decree by the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong.In a split 2-1 decision, the three-person appellate bench chaired by judge Azizah Nawawi ordered the matter be reverted to the Kuala Lumpur High Court for hearing of the merits of the judicial review.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno has appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant former premier Najib Abdul Razak a full pardon."Umno appeals to the benevolence, wisdom, and justness of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant a full pardon to Najib in line with His Majesty's prerogative under Article 42(1) and (2) of the Federal Constitution," said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.___________________📌 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 wins royal addendum appeal; Umno calls on Agong to grant Najib full pardon

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to "read, understand and accept" the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree today where Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar ordered all parties who wish to get any prisoner pardoned to go through the Pardons Board that he chairs."Must read, understand and accept His Majesty's decree," he told reporters in a brief doorstop interview during a walkabout at an eatery in Wangsa Maju this afternoon.When asked if he believes the order issued by Istana Negara earlier today was related to the planned rally by Umno and PAS to show support for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's court case, Anwar replied: "Yes, must read, must read."Meanwhile, in a separate story, a crowd of around 200 gathered in front of Masjid Jamek in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur after Friday prayers today in a rally against DAP cabinet members Nga Kor Ming and Hannah Yeoh.After a few speeches from PAS and Bersatu's youth wing leaders, around 80 protesters marched to the Dang Wangi police station to lodge a police report.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to "read, understand and accept" the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree today where Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar ordered all parties who wish to get any prisoner pardoned to go through the Pardons Board that he chairs."Must read, understand and accept His Majesty's decree," he told reporters in a brief doorstop interview during a walkabout at an eatery in Wangsa Maju this afternoon.When asked if he believes the order issued by Istana Negara earlier today was related to the planned rally by Umno and PAS to show support for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's court case, Anwar replied: "Yes, must read, must read."Meanwhile, in a separate story, a crowd of around 200 gathered in front of Masjid Jamek in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur after Friday prayers today in a rally against DAP cabinet members Nga Kor Ming and Hannah Yeoh.After a few speeches from PAS and Bersatu's youth wing leaders, around 80 protesters marched to the Dang Wangi police station to lodge a police report.___________________📌 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: Read and accept Agong's decree - Anwar; Around 200 attend rally against Nga, Yeoh

[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng for doubting the Malay-centric party's sincerity in forming the coalition federal government.Taking a jibe at Lim, the deputy prime minister said Lim's era has passed and urged the Bagan MP to put his trust in the latest DAP leadership."I think his time has passed. Give trust in the current DAP leadership, and not 'menyiku'any of their allies," Zahid told reporters after an event in Putrajaya this morning.He was asked to respond to Lim, who on Tuesday issued a statement criticising Umno for planning a joint rally with opposition party PAS this Monday to show solidarity with jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno supreme council member Nur Jazlan Mohamed urged party members not to get hoodwinked by PAS’ sudden support for their upcoming solidarity rally for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Calling PAS “political genies”, Nur Jazlan warned Umno members not to be deceived.___________________📌 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 president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng for doubting the Malay-centric party's sincerity in forming the coalition federal government.Taking a jibe at Lim, the deputy prime minister said Lim's era has passed and urged the Bagan MP to put his trust in the latest DAP leadership."I think his time has passed. Give trust in the current DAP leadership, and not 'menyiku'any of their allies," Zahid told reporters after an event in Putrajaya this morning.He was asked to respond to Lim, who on Tuesday issued a statement criticising Umno for planning a joint rally with opposition party PAS this Monday to show solidarity with jailed former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno supreme council member Nur Jazlan Mohamed urged party members not to get hoodwinked by PAS’ sudden support for their upcoming solidarity rally for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Calling PAS “political genies”, Nur Jazlan warned Umno members not to be deceived.___________________📌 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: Guan Eng's time has passed, says Zahid; Don't be fooled by PAS, Nur Jazlan tells Umno

[KiniNews] The police have confirmed that activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza is under a one-day remand over his caricature of Sabah governor Musa Aman.Penampang police chief Sammy Newton told Malaysiakini that Fahmi is being investigated under three legal provisions: Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for misuse of network facilities, and Section 504 of the Penal Code for intentional insult intended to provoke a breach of peace.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng has hit out at Umno over their solidarity rally supporting former Umno president Najib Abdul Razak, which will be attended by PAS members.Lim cautioned Umno that any joint programme with the opposition party PAS - whether solidarity gatherings or demonstrations - risks undermining political stability and casting doubt on Umno’s position in the government.In a response later, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that his party had never held discussions with PAS to hold the rally together and had planned it before PAS came out with a letter requesting its members to attend the rally. ___________________📌 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 police have confirmed that activist and graphic designer Fahmi Reza is under a one-day remand over his caricature of Sabah governor Musa Aman.Penampang police chief Sammy Newton told Malaysiakini that Fahmi is being investigated under three legal provisions: Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for misuse of network facilities, and Section 504 of the Penal Code for intentional insult intended to provoke a breach of peace.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng has hit out at Umno over their solidarity rally supporting former Umno president Najib Abdul Razak, which will be attended by PAS members.Lim cautioned Umno that any joint programme with the opposition party PAS - whether solidarity gatherings or demonstrations - risks undermining political stability and casting doubt on Umno’s position in the government.In a response later, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that his party had never held discussions with PAS to hold the rally together and had planned it before PAS came out with a letter requesting its members to attend the rally. ___________________📌 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