Chants of “Reformasi” and “Turun Anwar” were heard in front of the prime minister’s official residence in Putrajaya today as some 150 protesters rallied to voice their dissatisfaction towards the government.Clad in black attires, the participants of “Rakyat Lawan Anwar” demonstration began their protest about 5pm today with chants demanding the prime minister to address a number of issues they say are affecting the rakyat.They were led by a line-up of speakers, including social media influencers and political activists including former PKR leader Chegubard, lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, Tun Faisal, singer Dayangku Intan, and TikTok famous activist who dubbed himself YB Viral.Among their demands are to reduce the price of diesel, allow targeted Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals, ensure that the healthcare system is taken care of, tackle the rising cost of living and give equal allocations to all MPs.

Chants of “Reformasi” and “Turun Anwar” were heard in front of the prime minister’s official residence in Putrajaya today as some 150 protesters rallied to voice their dissatisfaction towards the government.Clad in black attires, the participants of “Rakyat Lawan Anwar” demonstration began their protest about 5pm today with chants demanding the prime minister to address a number of issues they say are affecting the rakyat.They were led by a line-up of speakers, including social media influencers and political activists including former PKR leader Chegubard, lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, Tun Faisal, singer Dayangku Intan, and TikTok famous activist who dubbed himself YB Viral.Among their demands are to reduce the price of diesel, allow targeted Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals, ensure that the healthcare system is taken care of, tackle the rising cost of living and give equal allocations to all MPs.

Anti-Anwar protesters rally at Seri Perdana to demand change

PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has branded Perikatan Nasional’s campaign in the Sungai Bakap by-election as a lost cause.In a press conference today, Rafizi said its rival is swayed by the ongoing issues at the national level and has neglected problems faced by the constituents of Sungai Bakap.Rafizi was responding to former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s remarks in PN’s campaign trail yesterday, in which the latter played up the issue of how the government has told the people to brace for another surprise on subsidy rationalisation.

PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has branded Perikatan Nasional’s campaign in the Sungai Bakap by-election as a lost cause.In a press conference today, Rafizi said its rival is swayed by the ongoing issues at the national level and has neglected problems faced by the constituents of Sungai Bakap.Rafizi was responding to former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s remarks in PN’s campaign trail yesterday, in which the latter played up the issue of how the government has told the people to brace for another surprise on subsidy rationalisation.

PN campaign in Sg Bakap a lost cause, says Rafizi

The leadership of the coalition government under Anwar Ibrahim has never ignored the position of Islam as the official religion. Instead, it has always been trying to do its best to ensure the religion is protected, said Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.He said the opposition’s claim that the position of Islam is now being neglected under the coalition government is baseless and deliberately made to win voters over during the Sungai Bakap by-election.Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044561133929/videos/975685604340069

The leadership of the coalition government under Anwar Ibrahim has never ignored the position of Islam as the official religion. Instead, it has always been trying to do its best to ensure the religion is protected, said Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.He said the opposition’s claim that the position of Islam is now being neglected under the coalition government is baseless and deliberately made to win voters over during the Sungai Bakap by-election.Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044561133929/videos/975685604340069

Govt doesn't neglect position of Islam - Asyraf

Umno denies that 11 BN federal lawmakers are set to leave the ruling coalition.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says he is confident the rumours are false as the coalition’s MPs had signed an oath of allegiance prior to the last general election.“I’m very sure because if they do, they will have to pay RM100 million and their seat has to be vacated,” he said during the Pakatan Harapan campaign rally last night.Asyraf is refuting Muafakat Nasional chairperson Annuar Musa’s claim that 11 MPs from BN will leave the coalition and support Perikatan Nasional if Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul refuses to vacate the six Bersatu turncoat lawmakers’ seats.Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044561133929/videos/975685604340069

Umno denies that 11 BN federal lawmakers are set to leave the ruling coalition.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says he is confident the rumours are false as the coalition’s MPs had signed an oath of allegiance prior to the last general election.“I’m very sure because if they do, they will have to pay RM100 million and their seat has to be vacated,” he said during the Pakatan Harapan campaign rally last night.Asyraf is refuting Muafakat Nasional chairperson Annuar Musa’s claim that 11 MPs from BN will leave the coalition and support Perikatan Nasional if Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul refuses to vacate the six Bersatu turncoat lawmakers’ seats.Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044561133929/videos/975685604340069

Asyraf denies 11 BN MPs quitting govt coalition

Parliamentarians from both sides of the divide are split on the issue regarding their pension, which has become a hot topic in recent days.Malaysiakini met several MPs at the Dewan Rakyat to ask whether they were agreeable to receiving only one pension or to have their pensions replaced with contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), or maintain the status quo.Reporter: Shakira Buang & Yap Si Err

Parliamentarians from both sides of the divide are split on the issue regarding their pension, which has become a hot topic in recent days.Malaysiakini met several MPs at the Dewan Rakyat to ask whether they were agreeable to receiving only one pension or to have their pensions replaced with contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), or maintain the status quo.Reporter: Shakira Buang & Yap Si Err

One pension, KWSP or status quo: What do MPs say on their pension system?

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has called it unfair for politicians to receive lifetime pensions and is advocating for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions instead.This is especially when considering how civil servants have to toil for decades before obtaining a small amount for their pension, he said in response to Kini News Lab’s two-part series examining MP pensions and allowances.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has called it unfair for politicians to receive lifetime pensions and is advocating for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions instead.This is especially when considering how civil servants have to toil for decades before obtaining a small amount for their pension, he said in response to Kini News Lab’s two-part series examining MP pensions and allowances.

We should reform pension scheme for MPs, ministers, says Syed Saddiq

[KiniNews] The government will be replicating the same strategy to not give the public advance notice on any decision to remove blanket subsidies for RON95 petrol as it did for diesel, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.He said this when asked whether the move will be implemented this year with a pre-announced timetable.“We will keep our cards close to our chest in the same way we surprised everyone with diesel (subsidy rationalisation programme)," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned if Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lied to the Parliament.According to the Pagoh MP, Anwar on Tuesday told the Dewan Rakyat that Hamas saw no issue in the selling of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) shares to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).However, he said the Palestinian political party said otherwise in a statement issued the following day.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] The government will be replicating the same strategy to not give the public advance notice on any decision to remove blanket subsidies for RON95 petrol as it did for diesel, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.He said this when asked whether the move will be implemented this year with a pre-announced timetable.“We will keep our cards close to our chest in the same way we surprised everyone with diesel (subsidy rationalisation programme)," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned if Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lied to the Parliament.According to the Pagoh MP, Anwar on Tuesday told the Dewan Rakyat that Hamas saw no issue in the selling of Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) shares to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).However, he said the Palestinian political party said otherwise in a statement issued the following day.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Everyone is up for another surprise, says Rafizi; 'Did PM lie in Parliament?' - Muhyiddin

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the government will replicate its same strategy to not give the public advance notice on any decision to remove blanket subsidies for RON95 petrol.Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s summer gathering in Dalian, China, Rafizi was asked whether the move will be implemented this year with a pre-announced timetable.

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the government will replicate its same strategy to not give the public advance notice on any decision to remove blanket subsidies for RON95 petrol.Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s summer gathering in Dalian, China, Rafizi was asked whether the move will be implemented this year with a pre-announced timetable.

I think everyone is up for another surprise, says Rafizi on fuel subsidy rationalisation

Former minister Mustapa Mohamed has stressed that he has resigned as a member of Bersatu and given up all his position in the party since September 30th 2023.He said this in response to a report which had quoted Kelantan Bersatu chairperson Kamaruddin Mohd Nor as saying that he could be a potential candidate if there are any by-elections in the Gua Musang or Jeli parliamentary seats.

Former minister Mustapa Mohamed has stressed that he has resigned as a member of Bersatu and given up all his position in the party since September 30th 2023.He said this in response to a report which had quoted Kelantan Bersatu chairperson Kamaruddin Mohd Nor as saying that he could be a potential candidate if there are any by-elections in the Gua Musang or Jeli parliamentary seats.

Tok Pa: I have retired from politics, will not be contesting in any polls

Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim lambasted the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for reducing the Selangor FC’s fine.“After this, any club that doesn’t pay salaries, withdraws itself as it likes, violates the league’s rules, can just ask the (state) ruler to write a letter in an angry tone."Tunku Ismail then warned that this action would create a precedent for the football clubs across the country.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710150

Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim lambasted the Malaysian Football League (MFL) for reducing the Selangor FC’s fine.“After this, any club that doesn’t pay salaries, withdraws itself as it likes, violates the league’s rules, can just ask the (state) ruler to write a letter in an angry tone."Tunku Ismail then warned that this action would create a precedent for the football clubs across the country.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710150

TMJ slams football league for reducing Selangor FC's fine

The Election Commission (EC) has set Aug 17 as the polling day for the Nenggiri by-election.EC chairperson Ramlan Harun announced Aug 3 as the nomination day while early voting is fixed for Aug 13.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=989141529350133

The Election Commission (EC) has set Aug 17 as the polling day for the Nenggiri by-election.EC chairperson Ramlan Harun announced Aug 3 as the nomination day while early voting is fixed for Aug 13.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=989141529350133

EC: Nenggiri by-election set on August 17

Organisers of the “Rakyat Lawan Anwar” rally have announced that they will go ahead with the planned protest, which is set to take place at the parking lot facing the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya this Saturday.This decision comes despite police warnings urging the public not to participate in the protest, as it has not received permission from the location’s owner Putrajaya Corporation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710121

Organisers of the “Rakyat Lawan Anwar” rally have announced that they will go ahead with the planned protest, which is set to take place at the parking lot facing the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya this Saturday.This decision comes despite police warnings urging the public not to participate in the protest, as it has not received permission from the location’s owner Putrajaya Corporation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710121

Organisers of anti-Anwar rally to proceed with protest despite police warning

The organiser of the 2024 World Olympic Day celebration at a renowned shopping centre on Sunday, namely MY Creative Moments, admitted to an awkward launch in the official attire of the national contingent for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.MY Creative Moments managing director Wong Kang Woon apologised to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), Youth and Sports Ministry and sports fans of the country for any issues that arose at the ceremony.

The organiser of the 2024 World Olympic Day celebration at a renowned shopping centre on Sunday, namely MY Creative Moments, admitted to an awkward launch in the official attire of the national contingent for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.MY Creative Moments managing director Wong Kang Woon apologised to the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), Youth and Sports Ministry and sports fans of the country for any issues that arose at the ceremony.

Organiser apologises over faux pas in launch of Malaysia's Olympic attire

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned if Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lied to the Parliament.“Anwar said at the Parliament that those who are against the selling of MAHB stakes to GIP are more Hamas than Hamas. He said that Hamas itself did not have any problem."“(However), Hamas later issued a statement stating that it supports all boycott actions against Israel. So, did the prime minister lie in the Parliament?” Muhyiddin asked.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710127

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned if Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lied to the Parliament.“Anwar said at the Parliament that those who are against the selling of MAHB stakes to GIP are more Hamas than Hamas. He said that Hamas itself did not have any problem."“(However), Hamas later issued a statement stating that it supports all boycott actions against Israel. So, did the prime minister lie in the Parliament?” Muhyiddin asked.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710127

Muhyiddin: Did the prime minister lie in Parliament?

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today denied Lim Guan Eng’s claim that he had threatened to sack the DAP leader from his cabinet, saying it was a “blatant lie”.According to Mahathir, he always respected Lim’s position as a component party leader even when they had different views on certain matters.“I never threatened to sack Guan Eng. That is a blatant lie. He was the head of DAP, a coalition member. I must respect his position," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) over a graft case stays in place.The Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning denied leave for the Malaysian Bar to proceed with its judicial review.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa 

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today denied Lim Guan Eng’s claim that he had threatened to sack the DAP leader from his cabinet, saying it was a “blatant lie”.According to Mahathir, he always respected Lim’s position as a component party leader even when they had different views on certain matters.“I never threatened to sack Guan Eng. That is a blatant lie. He was the head of DAP, a coalition member. I must respect his position," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) over a graft case stays in place.The Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning denied leave for the Malaysian Bar to proceed with its judicial review.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: 'I never threatened to sack Guan Eng' - Mahathir denies claim; Zahid's DNAA remains

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (Perikatan Nasional-Kubang Kerian) accused the government of abusing its agencies to harass and spy on political opponents during elections.In a speech at the Dewan Rakyat today, the opposition lawmaker claimed there were many complaints about such incidents including during the ongoing Sungai Bakap by-election in Penang.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710066

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (Perikatan Nasional-Kubang Kerian) accused the government of abusing its agencies to harass and spy on political opponents during elections.In a speech at the Dewan Rakyat today, the opposition lawmaker claimed there were many complaints about such incidents including during the ongoing Sungai Bakap by-election in Penang.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/710066

PAS claims govt using police to harass opposition during elections

A persistent fly infestation has local traders and customers in Sungai Bakap up in arms, as the pesky insects continue to swarm the local markets and food vendors.The infestation, according to local traders, follows a seasonal pattern closely tied to weather conditions and harvesting cycles, particularly those of chicken and pig farms in the vicinity.Malaysiakini and KiniTV journalists Shahrin Aizat Noorshahrizam and Hoi Jia Xuan report from Sungai Bakap.

A persistent fly infestation has local traders and customers in Sungai Bakap up in arms, as the pesky insects continue to swarm the local markets and food vendors.The infestation, according to local traders, follows a seasonal pattern closely tied to weather conditions and harvesting cycles, particularly those of chicken and pig farms in the vicinity.Malaysiakini and KiniTV journalists Shahrin Aizat Noorshahrizam and Hoi Jia Xuan report from Sungai Bakap.

'Buzz of frustration': Longstanding fly issue plagues Sungai Bakap

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is set to run 200km from his constituency to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur as a sign of protest against the government for not giving constituency allocations for opposition lawmakers.In a press conference in Parliament today, Syed Saddiq said the run will be live-streamed on his social media accounts to prevent allegations of cheating.He said he will share the details of the route he intends to take on the run, which will begin in Muar tomorrow at 6.30am.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is set to run 200km from his constituency to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur as a sign of protest against the government for not giving constituency allocations for opposition lawmakers.In a press conference in Parliament today, Syed Saddiq said the run will be live-streamed on his social media accounts to prevent allegations of cheating.He said he will share the details of the route he intends to take on the run, which will begin in Muar tomorrow at 6.30am.

Syed Saddiq plans 200km run from Muar to Parliament in protest over allocation

PKR's Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has criticized the national human rights commission, Suhakam, over their silence over the conversion remarks by Firdaus Wong.Hassan questioned why wasn’t there any response from Suhakam. For the record, the police are investigating Firdaus over the alleged statement that could trigger public mischief.

PKR's Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has criticized the national human rights commission, Suhakam, over their silence over the conversion remarks by Firdaus Wong.Hassan questioned why wasn’t there any response from Suhakam. For the record, the police are investigating Firdaus over the alleged statement that could trigger public mischief.

MP questions Suhakam's silence over Firdaus Wong's conversion remark

Controversial US firm Blackrock has been investing in Malaysia since the 1990s and currently owns assets worth RM27.5 billion locally.However, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz assured that the government has no direct dealings with the company, nor does Blackrock have any influence over national policy.

Controversial US firm Blackrock has been investing in Malaysia since the 1990s and currently owns assets worth RM27.5 billion locally.However, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz assured that the government has no direct dealings with the company, nor does Blackrock have any influence over national policy.

Blackrock has RM27.5b assets in M'sia, says Zafrul

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has urged the government to stop hiring retired government officials to senior positions and prioritise serving young professionals instead.The DAP lawmaker was commenting on the appointment of former Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Ramlan Harun as the Election Commission (EC) chairperson.According to Lim, appointing Ramlan, who has an impressive track record as a senior government official, may not be the best policy choice in the current political climate in the country.

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has urged the government to stop hiring retired government officials to senior positions and prioritise serving young professionals instead.The DAP lawmaker was commenting on the appointment of former Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general Ramlan Harun as the Election Commission (EC) chairperson.According to Lim, appointing Ramlan, who has an impressive track record as a senior government official, may not be the best policy choice in the current political climate in the country.

Stop hiring retired officials to senior positions, DAP MP tells govt

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must be seen as neutral when considering official invitations to visit other countries, said Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Mohamad (BN-Rembau) disclosed that many official invitations, including from Russia, had been sent to Anwar as well as the Foreign Ministry.He said his ministry has advised Anwar to be cautious before accepting any invitation in a bid to prevent Malaysia from falling into the complex politics of the world.Mohamad said this in response to Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN–Machang) who asked when Anwar would accept the invitation for an official visit to Russia.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must be seen as neutral when considering official invitations to visit other countries, said Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Mohamad (BN-Rembau) disclosed that many official invitations, including from Russia, had been sent to Anwar as well as the Foreign Ministry.He said his ministry has advised Anwar to be cautious before accepting any invitation in a bid to prevent Malaysia from falling into the complex politics of the world.Mohamad said this in response to Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN–Machang) who asked when Anwar would accept the invitation for an official visit to Russia.

PM must be seen as neutral, says Tok Mat on Russia invite

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) over a graft case stays in place.The Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning denied leave for the Malaysian Bar to proceed with its judicial review.With today’s ruling, the civil court will not hear oral submissions for the merits of the judicial review targeting the attorney-general’s decision to withdraw the corruption case linked to millions of ringgit from Yayasan Akalbudi.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) over a graft case stays in place.The Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning denied leave for the Malaysian Bar to proceed with its judicial review.With today’s ruling, the civil court will not hear oral submissions for the merits of the judicial review targeting the attorney-general’s decision to withdraw the corruption case linked to millions of ringgit from Yayasan Akalbudi.

Court dismisses M'sian Bar's challenge on Zahid's DNAA

Umno supreme council member Ahmad Maslan has challenged Bersih to review court rulings following the latter’s criticism of the former’s allocation announcements."I challenge Bersih to review the court decision, bring it back to court, and challenge it. Then there would be no further announcements," he said.

Umno supreme council member Ahmad Maslan has challenged Bersih to review court rulings following the latter’s criticism of the former’s allocation announcements."I challenge Bersih to review the court decision, bring it back to court, and challenge it. Then there would be no further announcements," he said.

Ahmad Maslan challenges Bersih to review court decision on allocation pledges

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today denied Lim Guan Eng’s claim that he had threatened to sack the DAP leader from his cabinet, saying it was a “blatant lie”.According to Mahathir, he always respected Lim’s position as a component party leader even when they had different views on certain matters.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today denied Lim Guan Eng’s claim that he had threatened to sack the DAP leader from his cabinet, saying it was a “blatant lie”.According to Mahathir, he always respected Lim’s position as a component party leader even when they had different views on certain matters.

'I never threatened to sack Guan Eng, that's a blatant lie' - Dr M

The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the aircraft that crashed near Bandar Elmina in Shah Alam last Thursday has been sent to a laboratory in Singapore for analysis, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He said the Malaysian Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) faced difficulties in retrieving data from the charred CVR, whose memory puck was still intact.He said experts in Singapore would retrieve data from the final 30 minutes of voice recording captured in the memory puck before the crash happened.

The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the aircraft that crashed near Bandar Elmina in Shah Alam last Thursday has been sent to a laboratory in Singapore for analysis, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He said the Malaysian Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) faced difficulties in retrieving data from the charred CVR, whose memory puck was still intact.He said experts in Singapore would retrieve data from the final 30 minutes of voice recording captured in the memory puck before the crash happened.

Voice recorder from plane in Elmina crash sent to Singapore for analysis