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.Note:AI Voiceover

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.Note:AI Voiceover

AGC files appeal against Najib's judicial review of royal addendum

US President Donald Trump has declared that the "US will take over the Gaza Strip," shortly after proposing the permanent resettlement of Palestinians outside the enclave."The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too," Anadolu Agency quoted Trump as saying during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733584Note:AI Voiceover

US President Donald Trump has declared that the "US will take over the Gaza Strip," shortly after proposing the permanent resettlement of Palestinians outside the enclave."The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too," Anadolu Agency quoted Trump as saying during a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733584Note:AI Voiceover

Trump: US will take over the Gaza Strip

Petaling Jaya MCA Youth lodged a police report yesterday, urging authorities to investigate the dispute between the party and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh over the term “crazy horse”.The divisional youth wing believed the term had been maliciously translated and distorted to mislead the public, which placed the party at the receiving end of unfair accusations.MCA Youth urged the police to thoroughly investigate the matter to uphold the truth and prevent the further spread of false information.Note:AI Voiceover

Petaling Jaya MCA Youth lodged a police report yesterday, urging authorities to investigate the dispute between the party and Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh over the term “crazy horse”.The divisional youth wing believed the term had been maliciously translated and distorted to mislead the public, which placed the party at the receiving end of unfair accusations.MCA Youth urged the police to thoroughly investigate the matter to uphold the truth and prevent the further spread of false information.Note:AI Voiceover

MCA Youth files police over 'crazy horse' dispute

Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has declined an offer to join PAS, acknowledging that at 73, he lacks the physical endurance of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who will be turning 100 this year.“I appreciate the offer to let me join PAS, but unlike Tun M (Mahathir), I am not physically strong enough to roam the country. Even walking nine holes (on the golf course) is a struggle,” he said.Note:AI Voiceover

Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has declined an offer to join PAS, acknowledging that at 73, he lacks the physical endurance of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who will be turning 100 this year.“I appreciate the offer to let me join PAS, but unlike Tun M (Mahathir), I am not physically strong enough to roam the country. Even walking nine holes (on the golf course) is a struggle,” he said.Note:AI Voiceover

Zaid turns down PAS' offer, says unlike Dr M he's not physically strong enough

[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

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has sarcastically "thanked" DAP for offering to pay for lessons to educate PAS about Chinese names.However, he said it would be better for DAP to enrol its leaders in a basic Islamic education class instead.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733486

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has sarcastically "thanked" DAP for offering to pay for lessons to educate PAS about Chinese names.However, he said it would be better for DAP to enrol its leaders in a basic Islamic education class instead.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733486

Fadhli hits back at DAP over suggestion on Chinese surname courses for PAS

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.

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.

Zahid: Only those ‘daydreaming’ would suggest removing MCA from BN

A law firm representing the state-owned Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) has warned Malaysiakini of contempt proceedings over the news portal’s article yesterday regarding the latest twist in the corruption scandal in the state.It claimed it has obtained an injunction from the Kota Kinabalu High Court in relation to the SMM’s lawsuit against its ex-CEO Jontih Enggihon and an external third party Tei Jiann Chieng.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733448

A law firm representing the state-owned Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) has warned Malaysiakini of contempt proceedings over the news portal’s article yesterday regarding the latest twist in the corruption scandal in the state.It claimed it has obtained an injunction from the Kota Kinabalu High Court in relation to the SMM’s lawsuit against its ex-CEO Jontih Enggihon and an external third party Tei Jiann Chieng.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733448

Malaysiakini gets legal letter from law firm representing SMM over Sabah article

The Dewan Rakyat was in an uproar today after opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin brought up the issue of the royal addendum regarding former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest.Hamzah had raised the royal addendum issue and alleged there was insolence against the monarchs.Following this, several MPs from Pakatan Harapan stood up and demanded that he retract his claim.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/Pd8MQggvpSA

The Dewan Rakyat was in an uproar today after opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin brought up the issue of the royal addendum regarding former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest.Hamzah had raised the royal addendum issue and alleged there was insolence against the monarchs.Following this, several MPs from Pakatan Harapan stood up and demanded that he retract his claim.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/Pd8MQggvpSA

Dewan Rakyat heats up after Hamzah brings up royal addendum

There are no plans to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) to allow whistleblowers to go to the media before lodging a report with enforcement authorities.Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said told the Dewan Rakyat today that going to an enforcement agency must be the first step for whistleblowers.This is so that the agency can determine if the information given is essential and whether it should be classified under an older case or whether a new case should be opened, she explained.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/OUdmzxsh3CQ

There are no plans to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) to allow whistleblowers to go to the media before lodging a report with enforcement authorities.Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said told the Dewan Rakyat today that going to an enforcement agency must be the first step for whistleblowers.This is so that the agency can determine if the information given is essential and whether it should be classified under an older case or whether a new case should be opened, she explained.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/OUdmzxsh3CQ

Whistleblowers can't go to the public domain and then seek protection, says Azalina

Rosmah Mansor has denied allegations about her marital status which had been posted to a Facebook account impersonating her.Rosmah clarified that the account did not belong to her and she is still the wife of former premier Najib Abdul Razak.

Rosmah Mansor has denied allegations about her marital status which had been posted to a Facebook account impersonating her.Rosmah clarified that the account did not belong to her and she is still the wife of former premier Najib Abdul Razak.

I'm still Najib's wife, don't spread slander, says Rosmah

The government is expected to announce an increase in the paddy purchase floor price next week, along with additional subsidies to mitigate the impact on consumers.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu would table a ministerial paper to announce and clarify the floor price increase.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCsgL27dsnw

The government is expected to announce an increase in the paddy purchase floor price next week, along with additional subsidies to mitigate the impact on consumers.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu would table a ministerial paper to announce and clarify the floor price increase.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCsgL27dsnw

New paddy floor price to be announced next week, says Anwar

Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is seeking an apex court ruling over the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Sedition Act 1948.The Pagoh MP seeks the Federal Court determination in order to challenge the validity of his sedition charge linked to the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The Perikatan Nasional chairperson’s counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning of their intent to file the application under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.

Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is seeking an apex court ruling over the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Sedition Act 1948.The Pagoh MP seeks the Federal Court determination in order to challenge the validity of his sedition charge linked to the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The Perikatan Nasional chairperson’s counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad informed the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning of their intent to file the application under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.

Muhyiddin maintains not guilty plea, to challenge validity of sedition charge

The Dewan Rakyat sitting started off this morning with MPs reciting the Rukun Negara pledge.It was first read in Parliament on February 27 2024, after the initiative was approved by the cabinet in July 2023, as a gesture of unity and solidarity.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/OUdmzxsh3CQ

The Dewan Rakyat sitting started off this morning with MPs reciting the Rukun Negara pledge.It was first read in Parliament on February 27 2024, after the initiative was approved by the cabinet in July 2023, as a gesture of unity and solidarity.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/OUdmzxsh3CQ

MPs recite the Rukun Negara pledge at Dewan Rakyat

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that electricity tariffs will only be raised for industrial users.In response to a question from Wan Ahmad Faysal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) in the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar said 85 per cent of the people will not be affected by the increase.Yesterday, Anwar defended the hike in electricity tariffs after Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIM) president Ng Yih Pyng raised concerns over the increase for businesses.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/OUdmzxsh3CQ

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that electricity tariffs will only be raised for industrial users.In response to a question from Wan Ahmad Faysal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) in the Dewan Rakyat today, Anwar said 85 per cent of the people will not be affected by the increase.Yesterday, Anwar defended the hike in electricity tariffs after Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIM) president Ng Yih Pyng raised concerns over the increase for businesses.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/OUdmzxsh3CQ

Electricity tariff hike is for industries, Anwar responds to Wan Fayhsal

Umno supreme council member Abdul Rahman Dahlan has dismissed claims of ongoing discussions to remove MCA from the BN coalition.Rahman clarified that no party, including MCA’s longtime political rival and coalition government ally, DAP, had made such a request.

Umno supreme council member Abdul Rahman Dahlan has dismissed claims of ongoing discussions to remove MCA from the BN coalition.Rahman clarified that no party, including MCA’s longtime political rival and coalition government ally, DAP, had made such a request.

DAP did not ask for MCA to be kicked from BN, says Umno leader

[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..

Not allowing PKR members to contest the party's top two posts will prevent it from preparing for what comes after Anwar Ibrahim steps down as president.According to Sunway University political scientist Wong Chin Huat, PKR's three-term limit for party posts means that Anwar's presidency will end soon.He said PKR badly needs a successor plan that is not dictated by Anwar and instead subject to the preferences of the party's delegates.

Not allowing PKR members to contest the party's top two posts will prevent it from preparing for what comes after Anwar Ibrahim steps down as president.According to Sunway University political scientist Wong Chin Huat, PKR's three-term limit for party posts means that Anwar's presidency will end soon.He said PKR badly needs a successor plan that is not dictated by Anwar and instead subject to the preferences of the party's delegates.

No contest for top two PKR posts prevents preparation for post-Anwar future, says analyst

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has suggested that Zaid Ibrahim would be a more suitable candidate to join the Islamist party instead of Khairy Jamaluddin.“We invite him (Zaid) to join PAS. Why is he inviting KJ (Khairy) instead? He should be the one joining PAS,” Takiyuddin reportedly said.

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has suggested that Zaid Ibrahim would be a more suitable candidate to join the Islamist party instead of Khairy Jamaluddin.“We invite him (Zaid) to join PAS. Why is he inviting KJ (Khairy) instead? He should be the one joining PAS,” Takiyuddin reportedly said.

‘We invited Zaid to join PAS, why is he inviting Khairy’ - Takiyuddin

PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin appeared to suggest that cooperation between PAS and Umno could be revived if Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is out of the picture.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.

PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin appeared to suggest that cooperation between PAS and Umno could be revived if Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is out of the picture.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.

PAS open to working with Umno if there is a change of leadership

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim's royal address at the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament for the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/-0uue1ntGto

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim's royal address at the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament for the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/-0uue1ntGto

[Full video] His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's royal address at opening of new parliamentary session

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to be firm in curbing the culture of slander and online incitement on social media that could lead to division.In his royal address during the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today, Sultan Ibrahim expressed concern over this culture, which has caused confusion, hostility and division among the people. Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/-0uue1ntGto

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to be firm in curbing the culture of slander and online incitement on social media that could lead to division.In his royal address during the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today, Sultan Ibrahim expressed concern over this culture, which has caused confusion, hostility and division among the people. Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/-0uue1ntGto

Govt must be firm in tackling culture of online slander and incitement - King

Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has defended the party’s firebrand youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh against allegations of racism and turned the tables on MCA instead.Emphasising that the Merlimau assemblyperson is not a racist, he asked: “What proof is there that non-Malays dislike Akmal?”Responding to MCA vice-president Tan Teik Cheng, he urged the BN component party to engage in self-reflection regarding its political influence.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733367

Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has defended the party’s firebrand youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh against allegations of racism and turned the tables on MCA instead.Emphasising that the Merlimau assemblyperson is not a racist, he asked: “What proof is there that non-Malays dislike Akmal?”Responding to MCA vice-president Tan Teik Cheng, he urged the BN component party to engage in self-reflection regarding its political influence.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733367

Tan should ask why non-Malays don't support MCA, says Puad

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has reminded MPs that the Dewan Rakyat is an honourable chamber for debating matters of public interest.In his opening address in Parliament today, Sultan Ibrahim emphasised that it is not a place for shouting matches, hurling insults, or spreading slander.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/-0uue1ntGtoFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733370

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has reminded MPs that the Dewan Rakyat is an honourable chamber for debating matters of public interest.In his opening address in Parliament today, Sultan Ibrahim emphasised that it is not a place for shouting matches, hurling insults, or spreading slander.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/-0uue1ntGtoFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733370

Parliament is not a place for insults or slander - Agong

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has reminded MCA that the latter is only in Parliament due to Malay support.This is after an MCA vice-president advised Akmal to reflect on why non-Malays deeply disliked him."Try to reflect, the two seats you won are what kind of constituencies. In case you forget, I'm reminding you," he said.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733358

Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has reminded MCA that the latter is only in Parliament due to Malay support.This is after an MCA vice-president advised Akmal to reflect on why non-Malays deeply disliked him."Try to reflect, the two seats you won are what kind of constituencies. In case you forget, I'm reminding you," he said.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/733358

Akmal tells MCA to reflect on where its two seats are

PAS MP Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (Perikatan Nasional-Pengkalan Chepa) shocked the Dewan Rakyat with his analysis of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.He described the group’s lifestyle as perverse and beyond animal limits."When it comes to the LGBT, I am sure that normal people, with the right mindset, will not support them."If someone says this is human rights, let me say that this is not human."A perverse act like this goes beyond animal limits. Two male bulls will not marry, two female cows will not marry,” he said when debating the national unity index today.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/658655

PAS MP Ahmad Marzuk Shaary (Perikatan Nasional-Pengkalan Chepa) shocked the Dewan Rakyat with his analysis of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.He described the group’s lifestyle as perverse and beyond animal limits."When it comes to the LGBT, I am sure that normal people, with the right mindset, will not support them."If someone says this is human rights, let me say that this is not human."A perverse act like this goes beyond animal limits. Two male bulls will not marry, two female cows will not marry,” he said when debating the national unity index today.Read more: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/658655

PAS MP: LGBT lifestyle 'not human', perverse beyond animal limits