The Myanmar junta may be protecting fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), said ex-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s counsel.Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said this was due to the answers he got after cross-examining prosecution witness Jasmine Loo during the RM2.27 billion 1MDB abuse of power and money laundering case against Najib.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726403

The Myanmar junta may be protecting fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), said ex-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s counsel.Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said this was due to the answers he got after cross-examining prosecution witness Jasmine Loo during the RM2.27 billion 1MDB abuse of power and money laundering case against Najib.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726403

Jho Low may be hiding in Myanmar, protected by junta - Najib's lawyer

Next year, the Transport Ministry will announce a new initiative which may incur printing costs for those who wish to procure a physical licence.However, its minister Anthony Loke did not elaborate on the printing fee that users will be charged.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/xPRr3h6ei34

Next year, the Transport Ministry will announce a new initiative which may incur printing costs for those who wish to procure a physical licence.However, its minister Anthony Loke did not elaborate on the printing fee that users will be charged.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/xPRr3h6ei34

Loke: M'sians may have to pay more for physical licence next year

Daim Zainuddin was discharged and acquitted of an asset disclosure charge, following his death last week.Today, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court granted the acquittal despite an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).

Daim Zainuddin was discharged and acquitted of an asset disclosure charge, following his death last week.Today, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court granted the acquittal despite an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).

Court acquits late Daim of asset disclosure charge

A Sabah assemblyperson has lodged a police report denying the contents of a video which implicated him in alleged corruption.According to Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda, a report was received from Tempasuk representative Arsad Bistari, who claimed his conversation in the recording was edited.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726400

A Sabah assemblyperson has lodged a police report denying the contents of a video which implicated him in alleged corruption.According to Kota Kinabalu police chief Kasim Muda, a report was received from Tempasuk representative Arsad Bistari, who claimed his conversation in the recording was edited.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726400

Sabah rep lodges police report, says conversation in video was edited

Former Bersih chairperson Maria Chin expressed her concerns over the government's continuing its utilisation of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma).Maria, who is a former Sosma detainee said it bothered her to see the repressive law still being used.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=597956072705207

Former Bersih chairperson Maria Chin expressed her concerns over the government's continuing its utilisation of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma).Maria, who is a former Sosma detainee said it bothered her to see the repressive law still being used.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=597956072705207

Maria Chin: Why are we still using Sosma?

EXCLUSIVE | Last year, Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing barged into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 after it was alleged that a foreign national was held back by corrupt officials.A year on, it seems nothing much has changed.In the latest case, Malaysiakini received several video clips from a tourist who was denied entry into Malaysia upon arriving, held at a place known as “not to land” (NTL), showing improper conduct from officials manning the area including getting assaulted.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726435

EXCLUSIVE | Last year, Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing barged into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 after it was alleged that a foreign national was held back by corrupt officials.A year on, it seems nothing much has changed.In the latest case, Malaysiakini received several video clips from a tourist who was denied entry into Malaysia upon arriving, held at a place known as “not to land” (NTL), showing improper conduct from officials manning the area including getting assaulted.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726435

Foreigner assaulted, yelled at in KLIA's NTL

[KiniNews] The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has demanded that the attorney-general (AG) continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the Daim's name."Daim looked forward to his day in court and had no doubt that he would be finally acquitted. We will not allow (Prime Minister) Anwar Ibrahim to hide behind Daim’s death to evade responsibility for his repeated public slanders against Daim," she said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

[KiniNews] The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has demanded that the attorney-general (AG) continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the Daim's name."Daim looked forward to his day in court and had no doubt that he would be finally acquitted. We will not allow (Prime Minister) Anwar Ibrahim to hide behind Daim’s death to evade responsibility for his repeated public slanders against Daim," she said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

#KiniNews: Don't hide behind Daim's death, widow tells PM; Resolve migrant worker quota abuse - MP

Following Malaysiakini’s expose about how migrant workers’ quotas were being abused by unscrupulous quarters, PSM took the government to task for not being serious in dealing with the problem.“It is sickening but not shocking. These happenings have been highlighted over and over, when there were abuses or when there was an expose but there seems to be no seriousness to address the issue,” said its deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.

Following Malaysiakini’s expose about how migrant workers’ quotas were being abused by unscrupulous quarters, PSM took the government to task for not being serious in dealing with the problem.“It is sickening but not shocking. These happenings have been highlighted over and over, when there were abuses or when there was an expose but there seems to be no seriousness to address the issue,” said its deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan.

It is sickening but not shocking, says PSM on migrant worker quota abuse

A backbencher has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.

A backbencher has urged the government, particularly three ministries, to resolve the abuse of the migrant worker quota system.This comes after Malaysiakini exposed how several unscrupulous quarters abuse the system to reap enormous profits.

It's time to resolve this, says Hassan on migrant worker quota abuse

The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is too dependent on Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said today.She called for the Defence Ministry and LTAT to take immediate action over the matter as BHB and its subsidiaries had increased the impairment risk of the fund’s value to 50 percent, or nearly RM5 billion.

The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is too dependent on Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB), Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said today.She called for the Defence Ministry and LTAT to take immediate action over the matter as BHB and its subsidiaries had increased the impairment risk of the fund’s value to 50 percent, or nearly RM5 billion.

PAC: LTAT too dependent on Boustead, needs overhaul

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 cyberbullying-related reports and complaints or 27 cases daily from January to Nov 1, said its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil.He said the figure showed a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day, thus highlighting the importance of enforcing social media licensing to create a safer online ecosystem for users of their platforms

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 cyberbullying-related reports and complaints or 27 cases daily from January to Nov 1, said its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil.He said the figure showed a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day, thus highlighting the importance of enforcing social media licensing to create a safer online ecosystem for users of their platforms

MCMC received 27 reports on cyberbullying per day, says Fahmi

Another Court of Appeal judge has recused herself from hearing ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak’s appeal to reinstate a malicious prosecution suit against former attorney-general Tommy Thomas.Judge Faizah Jamaludin agreed to withdraw herself today when the appellant’s lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin made the oral recusal application.

Another Court of Appeal judge has recused herself from hearing ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak’s appeal to reinstate a malicious prosecution suit against former attorney-general Tommy Thomas.Judge Faizah Jamaludin agreed to withdraw herself today when the appellant’s lawyer Firoz Hussein Ahmad Jamaluddin made the oral recusal application.

Another judge recuses self from Najib's appeal in suit against Thomas

The operations and obligations of the National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) to any third party remain unaffected despite the suspension of its constitution effective Nov 1.Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said for Nafas business matters involving the supply of fertilisers to paddy farmers, operations continue as usual under the authority of the administrator appointed by the Registrar of Farmers Organisations.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/JMfSB7DDPjA

The operations and obligations of the National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) to any third party remain unaffected despite the suspension of its constitution effective Nov 1.Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said for Nafas business matters involving the supply of fertilisers to paddy farmers, operations continue as usual under the authority of the administrator appointed by the Registrar of Farmers Organisations.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/JMfSB7DDPjA

Nafas operations, obligations not affected by suspension, says Mat Sabu

The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has called for the attorney-general (AG) to continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the name of the businessperson.

The wife of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has called for the attorney-general (AG) to continue with the asset-disclosure criminal court case against the deceased.Na’imah Abdul Khalid today said that she wished for the case to continue in court to clear the name of the businessperson.

No need for AG, MACC to discontinue prosecution against late Daim, says Na'imah

Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) is taking legal action against its former chief executive officer Jontih Enggihon for allegedly acting beyond his authority to benefit “entities with potential conflict of interest.”The company said it has carried out an internal investigation which purportedly revealed breaches of fiduciary duties, alleged fraudulent activities, misrepresentation, or deception to SMM’s board of directors and misconduct by Jontih.

Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) is taking legal action against its former chief executive officer Jontih Enggihon for allegedly acting beyond his authority to benefit “entities with potential conflict of interest.”The company said it has carried out an internal investigation which purportedly revealed breaches of fiduciary duties, alleged fraudulent activities, misrepresentation, or deception to SMM’s board of directors and misconduct by Jontih.

SMM takes legal action against ex-CEO, files report with MACC and police

Newly minted Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu stressed that Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin is the nominee for the prime minister’s job from the opposition.In an interview with Malaysiakini recently, he said everyone is backing Muhyiddin and questioned why anyone else would jeopardise it.

Newly minted Bersatu vice-president Ahmad Faizal Azumu stressed that Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin is the nominee for the prime minister’s job from the opposition.In an interview with Malaysiakini recently, he said everyone is backing Muhyiddin and questioned why anyone else would jeopardise it.

[Interview] PN's PM candidate? Everyone is backing Muhyiddin, says Peja

[KiniNews] Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad's acquittal in an RM2.8 million corruption case has been nullified.The Court of Appeal this morning allowed the prosecution's appeal for the couple to be ordered to enter defence in the criminal case linked to unit trust investments.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.He said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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] Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad's acquittal in an RM2.8 million corruption case has been nullified.The Court of Appeal this morning allowed the prosecution's appeal for the couple to be ordered to enter defence in the criminal case linked to unit trust investments.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.He said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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: Bung and wife ordered to enter defence; MCMC orders removal of Sabah graft video - Fahmi

Amid allegations of a corruption scandal in Sabah, one of its assemblypersons has called for the federal government to reveal the identities of those given prospecting licences.The only cure for the disease of corruption is transparency, Moyog assemblyperson Darell Leiking said during the Sabah assembly sitting today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/A5r1fILUiwM

Amid allegations of a corruption scandal in Sabah, one of its assemblypersons has called for the federal government to reveal the identities of those given prospecting licences.The only cure for the disease of corruption is transparency, Moyog assemblyperson Darell Leiking said during the Sabah assembly sitting today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/A5r1fILUiwM

Sabah rep calls on govt to reveal identities of prospecting licence-holders

The family of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86, said that he always believed that Malaysia’s strength was in its “diversity, unity, hard work, and the unshakeable belief that we can achieve greatness together.”“He forever held onto the hope of the potential of this nation, to see a more just, prosperous, inclusive, and united Malaysia,” they added.

The family of the late former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who passed away on Nov 13 at the age of 86, said that he always believed that Malaysia’s strength was in its “diversity, unity, hard work, and the unshakeable belief that we can achieve greatness together.”“He forever held onto the hope of the potential of this nation, to see a more just, prosperous, inclusive, and united Malaysia,” they added.

To those who distrusted his efforts, Daim held no malice, says family

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil reportedly said that the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.Fahmi said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has instructed social media platform operators to remove video and audio content related to the alleged Sabah corruption scandal.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil reportedly said that the MCMC received removal requests from the police and MACC.Fahmi said this is because it could compromise the police and MACC’s investigations into the alleged corruption of several Sabah assemblypersons and a death threat to the whistleblower.

MCMC asked social media platforms to remove video on Sabah reps - Fahmi

Malacca has revoked the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka which carries the title Datuk conferred on GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Nasiruddin Mohd Ali on Aug 25 with immediate effect.State secretary Azhar Arshad said Malacca governor Mohd Ali Rustam made the decision following advice from Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Malacca has revoked the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka which carries the title Datuk conferred on GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Nasiruddin Mohd Ali on Aug 25 with immediate effect.State secretary Azhar Arshad said Malacca governor Mohd Ali Rustam made the decision following advice from Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Malacca revokes GISBH CEO Nasiruddin's 'Datuk' title

Rehabilitation efforts for children rescued under Op Global involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are comprehensive, covering faith, counselling, patriotism, education and skills, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the focus extends to reuniting these children with their parents and families.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/5vYN_KPp-pM

Rehabilitation efforts for children rescued under Op Global involving GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are comprehensive, covering faith, counselling, patriotism, education and skills, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the focus extends to reuniting these children with their parents and families.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/5vYN_KPp-pM

GISBH: Govt focusing on children's rehabilitation, reuniting them with families

The police is investigating a crash involving a civilian vehicle and a police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP at Kilometre (KM) 259 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) on Saturday.Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said they had received information regarding the incident.Mohd Yusri said the case was still under JSPT investigation to obtain more information.

The police is investigating a crash involving a civilian vehicle and a police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP at Kilometre (KM) 259 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) on Saturday.Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said they had received information regarding the incident.Mohd Yusri said the case was still under JSPT investigation to obtain more information.

Police investigating crash involving VIP's police escort on NSE

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties to step up efforts to combat lies, which he claimed are aimed at toppling the state government.This comes amid a corruption scandal implicating Hajiji and other representatives in the state government.

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has called on Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties to step up efforts to combat lies, which he claimed are aimed at toppling the state government.This comes amid a corruption scandal implicating Hajiji and other representatives in the state government.

Hajiji urges GRS to fight slander before it 'poisons minds'

Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson Woo Kah Leong has been elected as the DAP Youth national chief for the 2024–2027 term.DAP vice-chairperson Nga Kor Ming said Balakong assemblyperson Ong Chun Wei has been elected as the wing’s deputy.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/h99no1PWBRLsmiuX/

Pasir Bedamar assemblyperson Woo Kah Leong has been elected as the DAP Youth national chief for the 2024–2027 term.DAP vice-chairperson Nga Kor Ming said Balakong assemblyperson Ong Chun Wei has been elected as the wing’s deputy.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/h99no1PWBRLsmiuX/

Pasir Bedamar rep named as new DAP Youth chief

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebutted claims that his supposed inability to focus on his finance minister role is contributing to the ringgit’s devaluation against the US dollar and regional currencies.“Tell the person who suggested that to read up on the economic and financial reports instead of PAS’ report,” Anwar was quoted as saying by Bernama today.He was referring to PAS assistant secretary-general Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman who reportedly said the fall of the ringgit was because Malaysia does not have a full-time finance minister.The Bachok MP accused Anwar of having difficulties paying attention to the Finance Ministry, given the heavy workload of being the prime minister.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebutted claims that his supposed inability to focus on his finance minister role is contributing to the ringgit’s devaluation against the US dollar and regional currencies.“Tell the person who suggested that to read up on the economic and financial reports instead of PAS’ report,” Anwar was quoted as saying by Bernama today.He was referring to PAS assistant secretary-general Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman who reportedly said the fall of the ringgit was because Malaysia does not have a full-time finance minister.The Bachok MP accused Anwar of having difficulties paying attention to the Finance Ministry, given the heavy workload of being the prime minister.

Anwar: External factors responsible for ringgit's depreciation, not lack of focus