Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has asserted that his attendance in the Dewan Rakyat is significantly better than that of PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.During his winding-up speech in Parliament today, Saifuddin addressed the matter after Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) highlighted his absence during the vote on the enforcement period of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) under Section 4(5) in 2022.

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has asserted that his attendance in the Dewan Rakyat is significantly better than that of PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.During his winding-up speech in Parliament today, Saifuddin addressed the matter after Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) highlighted his absence during the vote on the enforcement period of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) under Section 4(5) in 2022.

Dewan Rakyat attendance: 'My record better than Hadi's, that's a fact'

Lim Guan Eng (Harapan-Bagan) urged the Dewan Rakyat to take action against Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (PN-Pengkalan Chepa) for linking his anti-discrimination law proposal to the May 13 tragedy.Citing Standing Orders 36(10)(c) and 36(12), Lim argued Marzuk’s speech could incite hostility and mislead the house. He also clarified that he never mentioned the May 13 riots when making his proposal.

Lim Guan Eng (Harapan-Bagan) urged the Dewan Rakyat to take action against Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (PN-Pengkalan Chepa) for linking his anti-discrimination law proposal to the May 13 tragedy.Citing Standing Orders 36(10)(c) and 36(12), Lim argued Marzuk’s speech could incite hostility and mislead the house. He also clarified that he never mentioned the May 13 riots when making his proposal.

'Outrageous accusation' - LGE calls for stern action against Ahmad Marzuk

Police ban against controversial preacher Zakir Naik is no longer effective, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He told the Dewan Rakyat today that the ban that stopped the Indian national from delivering any ceramah was only imposed in 2019 as he was under police investigation then.

Police ban against controversial preacher Zakir Naik is no longer effective, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He told the Dewan Rakyat today that the ban that stopped the Indian national from delivering any ceramah was only imposed in 2019 as he was under police investigation then.

No more ban on Zakir Naik giving speeches, says Saifuddin

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has hit back at PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, accusing the party of using racial scare tactics over the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA).He dismissed claims that the URA is a scheme to displace Malays and Indians, stressing that original homeowners—regardless of race—are prioritised and offered better housing in the same location.

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has hit back at PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, accusing the party of using racial scare tactics over the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA).He dismissed claims that the URA is a scheme to displace Malays and Indians, stressing that original homeowners—regardless of race—are prioritised and offered better housing in the same location.

PAS fearmongering again? DAP MP debunks URA displacement claims

Amidst the undercurrents of the impending party election and simmering tensions, last night’s dinner to celebrate DAP legend Lim Kit Siang’s 84th birthday was a display of unity and harmony.With the upcoming polls looming, talk of factionalism has been gaining traction, a notion that DAP leaders were keen to dispel.

Amidst the undercurrents of the impending party election and simmering tensions, last night’s dinner to celebrate DAP legend Lim Kit Siang’s 84th birthday was a display of unity and harmony.With the upcoming polls looming, talk of factionalism has been gaining traction, a notion that DAP leaders were keen to dispel.

A night for Kit Siang: Celebration or strategic show of strength?

The Singapore Court of Appeal has granted Malaysian death row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman a last-minute stay of execution, just hours before he was set to be hanged today (Thursday, 20th February).The decision allows him to file a post-appeal application under Singapore’s new law, which gives death row prisoners a final legal avenue.

The Singapore Court of Appeal has granted Malaysian death row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman a last-minute stay of execution, just hours before he was set to be hanged today (Thursday, 20th February).The decision allows him to file a post-appeal application under Singapore’s new law, which gives death row prisoners a final legal avenue.

Pannir Selvam granted last-minute stay hours before execution

Bersatu vice-president Ronald Kiandee has called on the public to be the judge of the Sabah corruption scandal.Kiandee likened the issue to a Netflix series, suggesting many there were many episodes ahead before the matter reaches its conclusion.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/734988

Bersatu vice-president Ronald Kiandee has called on the public to be the judge of the Sabah corruption scandal.Kiandee likened the issue to a Netflix series, suggesting many there were many episodes ahead before the matter reaches its conclusion.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/734988

The people will be the judge, says Kiandee on Sabah scandal

[KiniNews] Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has responded to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his ‘tiga ekor orang putih’ remarks in Parliament yesterday.He said he welcomed Hadi’s awareness on the importance of upholding Malay as the national language but questioned the credibility of his advocacy for elevating the national language.'Did Hadi skip grammar classes as a child, or did he deliberately use the term 'ekor' to insult others?' Lim questioned.Meanwhile, in a separate story, an immigration officer was caught napping with 12 foreign passports tucked inside his waistband.According to a police report dated Jan 7, an immigration officer said she spotted her colleague sleeping in the meeting room of the Terminal 2 operations office at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).She said she noticed a book resembling a passport tucked into the waistband of the officer’s pants and immediately woke the officer and conducted an initial inspection, where she found 12 passports from various countries hidden in the waistband.___________________📌 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] Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has responded to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his ‘tiga ekor orang putih’ remarks in Parliament yesterday.He said he welcomed Hadi’s awareness on the importance of upholding Malay as the national language but questioned the credibility of his advocacy for elevating the national language.'Did Hadi skip grammar classes as a child, or did he deliberately use the term 'ekor' to insult others?' Lim questioned.Meanwhile, in a separate story, an immigration officer was caught napping with 12 foreign passports tucked inside his waistband.According to a police report dated Jan 7, an immigration officer said she spotted her colleague sleeping in the meeting room of the Terminal 2 operations office at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).She said she noticed a book resembling a passport tucked into the waistband of the officer’s pants and immediately woke the officer and conducted an initial inspection, where she found 12 passports from various countries hidden in the waistband.___________________📌 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: 'Did Hadi skip grammar classes?' - MP; Immigration officer caught with hidden passports

An immigration officer was caught napping with 12 foreign passports tucked inside his waistband.According to a police report dated Jan 7, an immigration officer said she spotted her colleague sleeping in the meeting room of the Terminal 2 operations office at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).She said she noticed a book resembling a passport tucked into the waistband of the officer’s pants and immediately woke the officer and conducted an initial inspection, where she found 12 passports from various countries hidden in the waistband.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/734974

An immigration officer was caught napping with 12 foreign passports tucked inside his waistband.According to a police report dated Jan 7, an immigration officer said she spotted her colleague sleeping in the meeting room of the Terminal 2 operations office at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).She said she noticed a book resembling a passport tucked into the waistband of the officer’s pants and immediately woke the officer and conducted an initial inspection, where she found 12 passports from various countries hidden in the waistband.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/734974

Immigration officer caught napping with 12 foreign passports hidden in waistband

DAP will open a disciplinary investigation if any complaint is lodged into the incident involving an outburst against Penang DAP chief Steven Sim last Saturday.DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.

DAP will open a disciplinary investigation if any complaint is lodged into the incident involving an outburst against Penang DAP chief Steven Sim last Saturday.DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.

DAP will probe if there's a complaint, says Loke on outburst against Sim

Amid the much-heated upcoming party polls, two DAP veteran leaders - Tan Kok Wai and Fong Kui Lun - have announced their withdrawal from the Central Executive Committee contest.Tan and Fong said their move is part of a succession plan to make way for new blood."DAP is blessed with many talented individuals, and we have a good leadership succession plan. Now the time has come to give more room to the new generation of leaders to play a more pivotal leadership role to propel the party to even greater heights,” they said.

Amid the much-heated upcoming party polls, two DAP veteran leaders - Tan Kok Wai and Fong Kui Lun - have announced their withdrawal from the Central Executive Committee contest.Tan and Fong said their move is part of a succession plan to make way for new blood."DAP is blessed with many talented individuals, and we have a good leadership succession plan. Now the time has come to give more room to the new generation of leaders to play a more pivotal leadership role to propel the party to even greater heights,” they said.

Tan, Fong withdraw from DAP's CEC polls

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has responded to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his ‘tiga ekor orang putih’ remarks in Parliament yesterday.Lim welcomed Hadi’s awareness of the importance of upholding Malay as the national language but argued that such advocacy is meaningless if leaders themselves fail to use it correctly.

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has responded to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his ‘tiga ekor orang putih’ remarks in Parliament yesterday.Lim welcomed Hadi’s awareness of the importance of upholding Malay as the national language but argued that such advocacy is meaningless if leaders themselves fail to use it correctly.

'Did Hadi skip grammar classes?' - DAP MP responds to Hadi

Sindumin assemblyperson Yusof Yacob claimed to have been vindicated after the MACC chief commissioner said the whistleblower videos in the Sabah corruption scandal are inadmissible as evidence.He reportedly said that the matter should no longer be an issue.It has been resolved, so it is correct (that it is slander). Who else are we going to believe? Previously, I have said we will leave it to the MACC and the MACC has made the announcement, so the accusations and negative interpretations have been addressed," he said.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/734961

Sindumin assemblyperson Yusof Yacob claimed to have been vindicated after the MACC chief commissioner said the whistleblower videos in the Sabah corruption scandal are inadmissible as evidence.He reportedly said that the matter should no longer be an issue.It has been resolved, so it is correct (that it is slander). Who else are we going to believe? Previously, I have said we will leave it to the MACC and the MACC has made the announcement, so the accusations and negative interpretations have been addressed," he said.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/734961

There's no more issues, we work as usual, says Sabah rep on 'inadmissible' videos

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman raised the issue of allocations in the Dewan Rakyat today, saying that he had already negotiated multiple times and had still not received anything.He said he had resorted to becoming a model to raise money for his constituency and managed to raise over RM1 million for Muar.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman raised the issue of allocations in the Dewan Rakyat today, saying that he had already negotiated multiple times and had still not received anything.He said he had resorted to becoming a model to raise money for his constituency and managed to raise over RM1 million for Muar.

I had to become a model to raise money for Muar, says Syed Saddiq on allocations

Pendang MP Awang Solahuddin Hashim has questioned how the Unity Ministry can carry out its purpose if a DAP minister allegedly interfered in Islamic matters.In his speech debating the king’s royal address in the Dewan Rakyat today, he highlighted recent events that he claims did not help to promote harmony among the people.In response, Ngeh Koo Ham (PH-Beruas) stood up to deny Awang's claims and urged him to retract his remarks.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z06Et_Y4UQ

Pendang MP Awang Solahuddin Hashim has questioned how the Unity Ministry can carry out its purpose if a DAP minister allegedly interfered in Islamic matters.In his speech debating the king’s royal address in the Dewan Rakyat today, he highlighted recent events that he claims did not help to promote harmony among the people.In response, Ngeh Koo Ham (PH-Beruas) stood up to deny Awang's claims and urged him to retract his remarks.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z06Et_Y4UQ

'It is not true!' - DAP MP hits back at Pendang MP over claims

[KiniNews] Police arrested a corn vendor and his wife yesterday following backlash over a racist sign they put up at their stall in Sepang, Selangor, which sparked public outrage.While the corn seller has been released on police bail, his Indonesian spouse remains in custody due to an expired travel document.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the vendor is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and the Sedition Act, while his wife was summoned as a witness.Meanwhile, in a separate story, FreedomFilmFest (FFF) has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to intervene and save a Malaysian man scheduled to be executed in Singapore this Thursday.“We call on Anwar and the government of Malaysia to show mercy and take immediate action to appeal to the Singaporean government to halt the execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman,” FFF said in calling for a pause to an irreversible decision.___________________📌 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] Police arrested a corn vendor and his wife yesterday following backlash over a racist sign they put up at their stall in Sepang, Selangor, which sparked public outrage.While the corn seller has been released on police bail, his Indonesian spouse remains in custody due to an expired travel document.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the vendor is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and the Sedition Act, while his wife was summoned as a witness.Meanwhile, in a separate story, FreedomFilmFest (FFF) has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to intervene and save a Malaysian man scheduled to be executed in Singapore this Thursday.“We call on Anwar and the government of Malaysia to show mercy and take immediate action to appeal to the Singaporean government to halt the execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman,” FFF said in calling for a pause to an irreversible decision.___________________📌 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: Corn seller released on police bail; FFF urges Anwar to help halt Pannir's execution

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is disappointed that the Malay language is often sidelined in favour of English, especially when only a few foreigners are present.He said that English is used at functions even when there are just “tiga ekor orang putih (three white people)”.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oI7u08oWjw

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is disappointed that the Malay language is often sidelined in favour of English, especially when only a few foreigners are present.He said that English is used at functions even when there are just “tiga ekor orang putih (three white people)”.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oI7u08oWjw

Hadi disappointed BM sidelined for 'tiga ekor orang putih'

Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin has denied allegations of insulting Hindus with his remark regarding the “vibuthi” (sacred ash) on DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer’s forehead.He questioned why the Jelutong MP only reacted after a delay, pointing out that the comment was made two weeks ago.Asri also contended that it is Rayer who should apologise for his “numerous statements” regarding Muslims.

Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin has denied allegations of insulting Hindus with his remark regarding the “vibuthi” (sacred ash) on DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer’s forehead.He questioned why the Jelutong MP only reacted after a delay, pointing out that the comment was made two weeks ago.Asri also contended that it is Rayer who should apologise for his “numerous statements” regarding Muslims.

Rayer is the one who should apologise for his remarks, says Perlis mufti

Police have arrested a corn vendor and his wife following backlash over a racist sign they put up at their stall in Sepang, Selangor, which sparked public outrage.The vendor, who has since issued an apology, and his wife were detained yesterday.While the corn seller has been released on police bail, his Indonesian spouse remains in custody due to an expired travel document.

Police have arrested a corn vendor and his wife following backlash over a racist sign they put up at their stall in Sepang, Selangor, which sparked public outrage.The vendor, who has since issued an apology, and his wife were detained yesterday.While the corn seller has been released on police bail, his Indonesian spouse remains in custody due to an expired travel document.

Police detain corn seller over racist sign

The three companies appointed to carry out vehicle inspections have only received conditional approval, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.Responding to a question from Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut), Loke said the companies must fulfil all criteria before an operating licence can be given to them.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/7oI7u08oWjw

The three companies appointed to carry out vehicle inspections have only received conditional approval, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.Responding to a question from Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut), Loke said the companies must fulfil all criteria before an operating licence can be given to them.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/7oI7u08oWjw

Loke: Vehicle inspection firms were given conditional approval

There is no need for the government to create an anti-racial discrimination act because the existing legal provisions are sufficient, said National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang.He emphasised that what is important is the fair enforcement of laws to ensure inter-ethnic relations in the country are not disrupted.

There is no need for the government to create an anti-racial discrimination act because the existing legal provisions are sufficient, said National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang.He emphasised that what is important is the fair enforcement of laws to ensure inter-ethnic relations in the country are not disrupted.

No need for anti-racial discrimination act, says minister

Police have shot dead a man linked to the recent shooting in a shopping mall in Setia Alam during a raid at a hotel on Pulau Ketam, near Port Klang.During the 3am raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation Departments of Selangor and Bukit Aman today, a shootout occurred between police officers and the suspect.Hussein added that the man had nine criminal records, including seven robberies and one drug-related offence.

Police have shot dead a man linked to the recent shooting in a shopping mall in Setia Alam during a raid at a hotel on Pulau Ketam, near Port Klang.During the 3am raid conducted by the Criminal Investigation Departments of Selangor and Bukit Aman today, a shootout occurred between police officers and the suspect.Hussein added that the man had nine criminal records, including seven robberies and one drug-related offence.

Setia Alam mall shooting suspect killed in Pulau Ketam

Bersatu supreme council member Dr Afif Bahardin has accused Jelutong MP RSN Rayer of stoking racial and religious tensions by repeatedly questioning the Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik’s presence in the country.He demanded Rayer to retract his statements and apologise to Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin and all Muslims for being “insolent and insensitive” within 24 hours, or a police report will be lodged against him for allegedly disturbing national harmony.

Bersatu supreme council member Dr Afif Bahardin has accused Jelutong MP RSN Rayer of stoking racial and religious tensions by repeatedly questioning the Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik’s presence in the country.He demanded Rayer to retract his statements and apologise to Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin and all Muslims for being “insolent and insensitive” within 24 hours, or a police report will be lodged against him for allegedly disturbing national harmony.

Afif tells Rayer to apologise to Perlis Mufti and all Muslims

DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer has questioned whether Perlis mufti Asri Zainul Abidin, popularly known as Maza, will follow the example of the corn seller who apologised for displaying a racist sign.This comment was in reference to Asri's remarks about the "vibuthi" (sacred ash) on Rayer's forehead after a clash between the two over controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik's speech in the northern state.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbx_CvCysZM

DAP lawmaker RSN Rayer has questioned whether Perlis mufti Asri Zainul Abidin, popularly known as Maza, will follow the example of the corn seller who apologised for displaying a racist sign.This comment was in reference to Asri's remarks about the "vibuthi" (sacred ash) on Rayer's forehead after a clash between the two over controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik's speech in the northern state.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbx_CvCysZM

[Full video] Will Dr Maza emulate corn seller and apologise over his remarks?

Four government MPs have urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to intervene in the upcoming execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, scheduled for this Thursday, in Singapore.Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh expressed hope that Pannir would instead be allowed to return to Malaysia to serve his prison sentence while providing information to assist investigations related to his case.“We are, respectfully, of the view that Pannir was a drug mule and ought not to be hanged while members of drug syndicates continue to freely roam and likely re-strategising on how to prey and recruit unsuspecting victims from Malaysia to help them in transboundary transportation of drug packages, totally unaware of its contents,” he said at a press conference today.

Four government MPs have urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to intervene in the upcoming execution of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, scheduled for this Thursday, in Singapore.Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh expressed hope that Pannir would instead be allowed to return to Malaysia to serve his prison sentence while providing information to assist investigations related to his case.“We are, respectfully, of the view that Pannir was a drug mule and ought not to be hanged while members of drug syndicates continue to freely roam and likely re-strategising on how to prey and recruit unsuspecting victims from Malaysia to help them in transboundary transportation of drug packages, totally unaware of its contents,” he said at a press conference today.

MPs call on govt to intervene and bring back M'sian set for execution in S'pore

Former Harapan colleagues-turned-rivals Anwar Ibrahim and Ahmad Faizal Azumu arrive at the nomination centre around the same time at the  Industrial Training Institute, Tambun at around 9.10am.Anwar along with Manjoi candidate Asmuni Awi and Hulu Kinta candidate Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad are in the barricade.Meanwhile, just 50 metres away, Faizal and some 200 supporters from PN, hoist flags while reciting prayers.As Faizal and his team walk past Harapan supporters, they are bombarded with chants of “pengkhianat” (traitor).

Former Harapan colleagues-turned-rivals Anwar Ibrahim and Ahmad Faizal Azumu arrive at the nomination centre around the same time at the Industrial Training Institute, Tambun at around 9.10am.Anwar along with Manjoi candidate Asmuni Awi and Hulu Kinta candidate Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad are in the barricade.Meanwhile, just 50 metres away, Faizal and some 200 supporters from PN, hoist flags while reciting prayers.As Faizal and his team walk past Harapan supporters, they are bombarded with chants of “pengkhianat” (traitor).

Harapan supporters chant ‘pengkhianat’ at Faizal Azumu in Tambun