PAS has censured Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for comparing Bersih’s poor grading of his government to the UPSR examination.“It is irresponsible and immature,” said PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah.“As the top leader, he should view the criticism seriously and display his commitment to address the weaknesses in his administration,” he added.

PAS has censured Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for comparing Bersih’s poor grading of his government to the UPSR examination.“It is irresponsible and immature,” said PAS vice-president Amar Abdullah.“As the top leader, he should view the criticism seriously and display his commitment to address the weaknesses in his administration,” he added.

It's irresponsible and immature, says PAS veep on Anwar's response to Bersih's ranking

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that there will be no cover-ups in the MACC investigation into the alleged bribery scandal involving several Sabah state assemblypersons.Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, he reiterated the government's seriousness in fighting graft and that they would not protect anyone.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin recalled how Anwar has been chanting “reformasi” since his unceremonious exit in September 1998 and spent more than two decades delivering blistering speeches nationwide on how he intended to transform the nation for the better.“He had 24 years to prepare for the UPSR examination. And unlike other exams, he was given the luxury of answering the questions for two years," he said.Hanipa was responding to Anwar saying his Madani government could do better in the future and would aspire to score an “A” in the SPM examination after obtaining a “D” in Bersih’s test, which he equated to the UPSR examination for Standard Six pupils in the past___________________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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that there will be no cover-ups in the MACC investigation into the alleged bribery scandal involving several Sabah state assemblypersons.Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, he reiterated the government's seriousness in fighting graft and that they would not protect anyone.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin recalled how Anwar has been chanting “reformasi” since his unceremonious exit in September 1998 and spent more than two decades delivering blistering speeches nationwide on how he intended to transform the nation for the better.“He had 24 years to prepare for the UPSR examination. And unlike other exams, he was given the luxury of answering the questions for two years," he said.Hanipa was responding to Anwar saying his Madani government could do better in the future and would aspire to score an “A” in the SPM examination after obtaining a “D” in Bersih’s test, which he equated to the UPSR examination for Standard Six pupils in the past___________________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: No cover-up in Sabah scandal, says PM; Anwar had 24 years to prepare for UPSR - Hanipa

PKR is holding a disciplinary hearing for its Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim at the party headquarters in Petaling Jaya this afternoon.According to sources, the disciplinary board has summoned the outspoken representative over his statement on Putrajaya’s decision to appoint the royalty-linked U Mobile as the second operator for Malaysia’s 5G network.

PKR is holding a disciplinary hearing for its Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim at the party headquarters in Petaling Jaya this afternoon.According to sources, the disciplinary board has summoned the outspoken representative over his statement on Putrajaya’s decision to appoint the royalty-linked U Mobile as the second operator for Malaysia’s 5G network.

PKR disciplinary board summons Hassan over remarks on 5G network decision

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes the government can perform better in implementing reform over time, saying that his Madani administration is still new.This came in response to Bersih giving the government a poor rating in its recent assessment, where the electoral reform group criticised Putrajaya for failing to fulfil many of its reform agendas.“UPSR we get a 'D', later during SPM we should get an 'A'. We are still very new," he quipped during the Prime Minister’s Question Time today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes the government can perform better in implementing reform over time, saying that his Madani administration is still new.This came in response to Bersih giving the government a poor rating in its recent assessment, where the electoral reform group criticised Putrajaya for failing to fulfil many of its reform agendas.“UPSR we get a 'D', later during SPM we should get an 'A'. We are still very new," he quipped during the Prime Minister’s Question Time today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

It's a D for UPSR, we can get A for SPM, says Anwar on Bersih's ranking

Taking potshots at Perikatan Nasional, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi said the opposition would not even be eligible for grading if left to the rakyat.He said this in response to Arau MP Shahidan Kassim’s claims yesterday that the government risked getting an “E grade” if the public had a say.

Taking potshots at Perikatan Nasional, Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi said the opposition would not even be eligible for grading if left to the rakyat.He said this in response to Arau MP Shahidan Kassim’s claims yesterday that the government risked getting an “E grade” if the public had a say.

PN wouldn't even have a grade, Puad tells Shahidan

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified his recent remarks on Malaysia's stance on Israel made during an interview on CNN and told those criticising him to see it in the full context.Anwar said that he has always been firm against Israel and had even proposed to other countries to consider expelling the country from the UN.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified his recent remarks on Malaysia's stance on Israel made during an interview on CNN and told those criticising him to see it in the full context.Anwar said that he has always been firm against Israel and had even proposed to other countries to consider expelling the country from the UN.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Anwar clarifies recent remarks on Israel

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has chosen not to respond to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh because the latter is not at the same level as him.This is despite Akmal’s repeated attacks on DAP leaders, including Loke himself.The DAP chief further explained that as a minister and key government leader, he has more important tasks such as implementing government policies and economic improvements.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has chosen not to respond to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh because the latter is not at the same level as him.This is despite Akmal’s repeated attacks on DAP leaders, including Loke himself.The DAP chief further explained that as a minister and key government leader, he has more important tasks such as implementing government policies and economic improvements.

Loke won't quarrel with Akmal, to focus on good governance

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that there will be no cover-ups in the MACC investigation into the alleged bribery scandal involving several Sabah state assemblypersons.He said the MACC informed him that the investigation is ongoing and they have called up the assemblypersons implicated in the scandal. "It is not true if anyone wants to allege that there is an effort to cover up or hinder (investigation)," he said during the Prime Minister's Question Time this morning.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that there will be no cover-ups in the MACC investigation into the alleged bribery scandal involving several Sabah state assemblypersons.He said the MACC informed him that the investigation is ongoing and they have called up the assemblypersons implicated in the scandal. "It is not true if anyone wants to allege that there is an effort to cover up or hinder (investigation)," he said during the Prime Minister's Question Time this morning.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/MWNm48uGcik

Anwar: No cover-up in Sabah bribery scandal

Former Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) CEO Jontih Enggihon underwent another questioning session over an MACC report lodged against him.However, he appeared to be unfazed.“I can handle the hours. Just as long as the truth emerged,” he told Malaysiakini when asked how many hours he spent at the Sabah MACC headquarters in Kota Kinabalu yesterday.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726546

Former Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) CEO Jontih Enggihon underwent another questioning session over an MACC report lodged against him.However, he appeared to be unfazed.“I can handle the hours. Just as long as the truth emerged,” he told Malaysiakini when asked how many hours he spent at the Sabah MACC headquarters in Kota Kinabalu yesterday.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726546

Ex-Sabah Mineral CEO questioned by MACC again

[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court acquitted and discharged the late Daim Zainuddin of an asset disclosure charge today.The court granted the acquittal following an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for the case to be withdrawn.Daim’s lawyer initially argued for the criminal court to continue with the case in spite of prosecutors not wanting to, and that in the alternative the deceased should be acquitted.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersih has given the Anwar Ibrahim-led federal administration a grade of “D” in its mid-term evaluation, with the poor performance attributed to the coalition government’s failure to carry out significant institutional reforms.In a presentation of what Bersih dubbed the government’s report card last night, the electoral reform group also ranked Anwar behind its predecessors Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Dr Mahathir Mohamad in fulfilling their reform promises.___________________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] The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court acquitted and discharged the late Daim Zainuddin of an asset disclosure charge today.The court granted the acquittal following an application by deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin for the case to be withdrawn.Daim’s lawyer initially argued for the criminal court to continue with the case in spite of prosecutors not wanting to, and that in the alternative the deceased should be acquitted.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersih has given the Anwar Ibrahim-led federal administration a grade of “D” in its mid-term evaluation, with the poor performance attributed to the coalition government’s failure to carry out significant institutional reforms.In a presentation of what Bersih dubbed the government’s report card last night, the electoral reform group also ranked Anwar behind its predecessors Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Dr Mahathir Mohamad in fulfilling their reform promises.___________________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: Court acquits late Daim of asset disclosure charge; Bersih gives Madani govt 'D grade'

Arau MP Shahidan Kassim today warned the government that it risked a lower evaluation than the “D grade” given by Bersih if the people had a say in evaluating its mid-year performance after two years in power.Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Shahidan claimed the Anwar Ibrahim-led administration faces problems both on the domestic and international fronts.

Arau MP Shahidan Kassim today warned the government that it risked a lower evaluation than the “D grade” given by Bersih if the people had a say in evaluating its mid-year performance after two years in power.Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Shahidan claimed the Anwar Ibrahim-led administration faces problems both on the domestic and international fronts.

If the people gave the ranking, I believe they would give an E, says Shahidan

An aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim derided Bersih for giving the government a “D grade” in its mid-term evaluation.Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called it shallow and reckless, saying the evaluation was not based on facts and the country’s situation.

An aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim derided Bersih for giving the government a “D grade” in its mid-term evaluation.Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim called it shallow and reckless, saying the evaluation was not based on facts and the country’s situation.

'Shallow and reckless' - Anwar's aide responds to Bersih's ‘D grade’ for govt

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng today asked Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek about her confirmation that she hosted officials from the Taliban-led Afghanistan government.Lim said he was raising the issue not just as a representative of the people, but also as someone who views human rights seriously, particularly those of women’s education.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hZcgEpwYo&t=0s

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng today asked Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek about her confirmation that she hosted officials from the Taliban-led Afghanistan government.Lim said he was raising the issue not just as a representative of the people, but also as someone who views human rights seriously, particularly those of women’s education.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hZcgEpwYo&t=0s

Why did the Education Ministry host Taliban-led deligation? - Guan Eng

The employee who was seen punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) zone has been suspended from duty effective immediately, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He also said the employee is from AeroDarat Services Sdn Bhd, a company engaged to manage the NTL area."The man had already been suspended and slapped with a show cause letter while awaiting a full investigation from the management,” he said at a press conference in Parliament today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKb87GjhrE

The employee who was seen punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) zone has been suspended from duty effective immediately, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He also said the employee is from AeroDarat Services Sdn Bhd, a company engaged to manage the NTL area."The man had already been suspended and slapped with a show cause letter while awaiting a full investigation from the management,” he said at a press conference in Parliament today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOKb87GjhrE

Loke: Staff who punched foreigner at KLIA suspended from duty

Immigration officers were not involved in the incident showing an official allegedly punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) area, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.“No officers from the Immigration Department were involved in this. They are only tasked with deciding on NTL (whether a tourist can enter Malaysia or not)," said the spokesperson.

Immigration officers were not involved in the incident showing an official allegedly punching a foreigner at KLIA’s “not to land” (NTL) area, a Home Ministry spokesperson said.“No officers from the Immigration Department were involved in this. They are only tasked with deciding on NTL (whether a tourist can enter Malaysia or not)," said the spokesperson.

Immigration officers not involved with incident at KLIA NTL area - Home Ministry

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

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the collaboration between the Malaysian Government and the founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc and SpaceX, Elon Musk, will create tens of thousands of skilled job opportunities in the country.He said this comes after Musk agreed to make significant investments in Malaysia, including setting up Tesla headquarters in Cyberjaya.Anwar said Musk himself conveyed the matter to him during their virtual meeting today.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the collaboration between the Malaysian Government and the founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc and SpaceX, Elon Musk, will create tens of thousands of skilled job opportunities in the country.He said this comes after Musk agreed to make significant investments in Malaysia, including setting up Tesla headquarters in Cyberjaya.Anwar said Musk himself conveyed the matter to him during their virtual meeting today.

Tesla will set up HQ in Cyberjaya, says Anwar