Former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak reiterated his innocence in the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, declaring that he neither knew nor met her, nor did he ever issue an order for her killing.While testifying at the Shah Alam High Court, Najib responded to inquiries from his lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, amid ongoing legal battles stemming from allegations linking him to the high-profile case.Meanwhile, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated his warning for the party's elected representatives not to trigger "disturbances" that could threaten the unity government.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

Former Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak reiterated his innocence in the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, declaring that he neither knew nor met her, nor did he ever issue an order for her killing.While testifying at the Shah Alam High Court, Najib responded to inquiries from his lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, amid ongoing legal battles stemming from allegations linking him to the high-profile case.Meanwhile, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated his warning for the party's elected representatives not to trigger "disturbances" that could threaten the unity government.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: ‘I didn't order Altantuya's murder’, Zahid warns BN reps against unity threats

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's speech at the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/3755686934682774/

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's speech at the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/3755686934682774/

[Full Video] Anwar Ibrahim's speech at the closing ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit

Hundreds thronged outside the Lembaga Tabung Haji headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Israel aggression on Gaza.Attendees gathered outside the building after Friday prayers, before marching towards the US embassy peacefully.

Hundreds thronged outside the Lembaga Tabung Haji headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Israel aggression on Gaza.Attendees gathered outside the building after Friday prayers, before marching towards the US embassy peacefully.

Pro-Palestine rally sees hundreds march to US embassy

Frustrated with the stance of Arab countries that do not defend the plight of Palestine, the president of Amanah has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to seek a new formula for upholding global justice.Speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Kuala Lumpur today, Mohammad Sabu stated that Arab countries are even cooperating with Israel.Earlier hundreds thronged outside the Lembaga Tabung Haji headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Israel aggression on Gaza.

Frustrated with the stance of Arab countries that do not defend the plight of Palestine, the president of Amanah has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to seek a new formula for upholding global justice.Speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Kuala Lumpur today, Mohammad Sabu stated that Arab countries are even cooperating with Israel.Earlier hundreds thronged outside the Lembaga Tabung Haji headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of the ongoing Israel aggression on Gaza.

'UN no longer useful' - Mat Sabu urges PM to seek formula for global justice

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today criticized a group of lawyers planning to sue the government over alleged misconduct in rescuing children from homes operated by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH).

GISBH: ‘Don’t act like you just woke up’ - Saifuddin hits back at lawyers

“I have never known her, and I have never given such an order. I am not involved in Altantuya’s murder.” Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has once again denied any involvement in the murder of Mongolian national, Altantuya Shaariibuu,Testifying at the Shah Alam High Court today, Najib responded to questions posed by his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

“I have never known her, and I have never given such an order. I am not involved in Altantuya’s murder.” Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has once again denied any involvement in the murder of Mongolian national, Altantuya Shaariibuu,Testifying at the Shah Alam High Court today, Najib responded to questions posed by his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

I'm innocent, I didn't order Altantuya's murder, says Najib

Bersatu MP Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has condemned Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek for defending a visit by Chinese naval university students to a Penang school.Mas argued that Fadhlina's claim that the visit was just a cultural and sports program is inadequate since it involved students training for the Chinese navy. 

Bersatu MP Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has condemned Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek for defending a visit by Chinese naval university students to a Penang school.Mas argued that Fadhlina's claim that the visit was just a cultural and sports program is inadequate since it involved students training for the Chinese navy.

Mas Ermieyati questions Fadhlina: Students or Chinese naval cadets?

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has a clear message for those unhappy with Johor’s decision to revert to a Saturday-Sunday weekend - move to other states.The Johor Regent took to Facebook to address critics directly, responding to those unhappy with the change. 

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has a clear message for those unhappy with Johor’s decision to revert to a Saturday-Sunday weekend - move to other states.The Johor Regent took to Facebook to address critics directly, responding to those unhappy with the change.

Upset with weekend shifts? Johor Regent suggests moving elsewhere

Barisan Nasional chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued a stern warning to the party's elected representatives: do not disrupt the unity government.According to Galas assemblyperson Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim, Zahid delivered this message during a BN "pre-council" session at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.

Barisan Nasional chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued a stern warning to the party's elected representatives: do not disrupt the unity government.According to Galas assemblyperson Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim, Zahid delivered this message during a BN "pre-council" session at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.

Zahid warns BN reps: Don't trigger 'disturbances' to threaten unity govt

A total of 16 individuals, including senior management from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) were re-arrested today under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) in connection with allegations of child exploitation and indoctrination of religious fanaticism.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said since the launch of Op Global in September, a total of 58 individuals have been detained under the act.He added that during the month-long operation, authorities arrested 415 individuals and rescued 625 victims aged between two months and 28 years.

A total of 16 individuals, including senior management from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) were re-arrested today under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) in connection with allegations of child exploitation and indoctrination of religious fanaticism.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said since the launch of Op Global in September, a total of 58 individuals have been detained under the act.He added that during the month-long operation, authorities arrested 415 individuals and rescued 625 victims aged between two months and 28 years.

GISBH: 625 victims have been rescued, says Bukit Aman

[KiniNews] Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murderer Azilah Hadri has escaped the gallows after the Federal Court today commuted the former police commando’s death sentence with 40 years in jail and 12 rotan strokes.In reading out the panel’s unanimous ruling today, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the supporting letter from the victim’s family seeking jail time presented strong mitigating factors.Meanwhile, the family's lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo said that the victim’s father Shaariibuu Setev is a strong believer in the sanctity of human life.She said that the father sent a letter in support of Azilah Hadri swapping his death sentence with jail time, to her back in August and she later shared the letter with the lawyers of the former police commando, who was found guilty of the Mongolian woman’s murder in 2006.“Forty years is fair and acceptable to the family in regard to the offence he (Azilah) committed,” Sangeet told the media at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya this afternoon.___________________📌 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] Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murderer Azilah Hadri has escaped the gallows after the Federal Court today commuted the former police commando’s death sentence with 40 years in jail and 12 rotan strokes.In reading out the panel’s unanimous ruling today, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the supporting letter from the victim’s family seeking jail time presented strong mitigating factors.Meanwhile, the family's lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo said that the victim’s father Shaariibuu Setev is a strong believer in the sanctity of human life.She said that the father sent a letter in support of Azilah Hadri swapping his death sentence with jail time, to her back in August and she later shared the letter with the lawyers of the former police commando, who was found guilty of the Mongolian woman’s murder in 2006.“Forty years is fair and acceptable to the family in regard to the offence he (Azilah) committed,” Sangeet told the media at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya this afternoon.___________________📌 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: Altantuya's killer gets 40 years jail, 12 rotan strokes; 'Sentence fair, acceptable'

A Bersatu leader claimed that party president Muhyiddin Yassin is “deeply upset and disappointed” that several members of the supreme council are attempting to undermine the compromise plan agreed upon earlier.Without naming anyone, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal questioned why they were doing so despite agreeing to the plan, calling it irresponsible.

A Bersatu leader claimed that party president Muhyiddin Yassin is “deeply upset and disappointed” that several members of the supreme council are attempting to undermine the compromise plan agreed upon earlier.Without naming anyone, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal questioned why they were doing so despite agreeing to the plan, calling it irresponsible.

Wan Fayhsal: Muhyiddin disappointed with leaders ignoring compromise plan

Forty years imprisonment for Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murderer is fair and acceptable, said the family’s lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo. Forty years is fair and acceptable to the family in regard to the offence he (Azilah) committed,” Sangeet told the media at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya this afternoon.

Forty years imprisonment for Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murderer is fair and acceptable, said the family’s lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo. Forty years is fair and acceptable to the family in regard to the offence he (Azilah) committed,” Sangeet told the media at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya this afternoon.

40 years' jail for Altantuya's killer is fair and acceptable, says family's lawyer

Teresa Kok has expressed her appreciation to PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan for believing in her feline prowess.“I too would like to believe that I am a tiger,” the DAP vice-chairperson told Malaysiakini.“I would also like to believe that the people who voted for me did so because they wanted a tiger to represent them in and outside of Parliament,” she added.

Teresa Kok has expressed her appreciation to PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan for believing in her feline prowess.“I too would like to believe that I am a tiger,” the DAP vice-chairperson told Malaysiakini.“I would also like to believe that the people who voted for me did so because they wanted a tiger to represent them in and outside of Parliament,” she added.

'I too would like to believe that I am a tiger' - Teresa

Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family supports swapping the death sentence with jail time for her killer Azilah Hadri.The Federal Court this morning was informed of this during the hearing of the former police commando's bid to commute his death sentence with life imprisonment over the murder that occurred 18 years ago.

Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family supports swapping the death sentence with jail time for her killer Azilah Hadri.The Federal Court this morning was informed of this during the hearing of the former police commando's bid to commute his death sentence with life imprisonment over the murder that occurred 18 years ago.

Altantuya's family backs life imprisonment sentence for Azilah

Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murderer Azilah Hadri has escaped the gallows after the Federal Court today commuted the former police commando’s death sentence with 40 years in jail and 12 rotan strokes.In reading out the panel’s unanimous ruling, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the supporting letter from the victim’s family seeking jail time presented strong mitigating factors.

Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murderer Azilah Hadri has escaped the gallows after the Federal Court today commuted the former police commando’s death sentence with 40 years in jail and 12 rotan strokes.In reading out the panel’s unanimous ruling, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said the supporting letter from the victim’s family seeking jail time presented strong mitigating factors.

Altantuya's killer escapes gallows, gets 40 years jail, 12 rotan strokes

PAS has sunk its claws into academic Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi over his feline threat level assessment of Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and PAS, where he likened the former to a kitten and the latter to a tiger.However, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said based on this “kitten-tiger logic”, the individual with the most potential to morph into a large striped predator was DAP vice-president Teresa Kok.Last week, Tajuddin told Malaysiakini that Akmal appears as a kitten although feral if compared to PAS who resembles a tiger that could tear the nation apart.

PAS has sunk its claws into academic Tajuddin Mohd Rasdi over his feline threat level assessment of Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh and PAS, where he likened the former to a kitten and the latter to a tiger.However, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said based on this “kitten-tiger logic”, the individual with the most potential to morph into a large striped predator was DAP vice-president Teresa Kok.Last week, Tajuddin told Malaysiakini that Akmal appears as a kitten although feral if compared to PAS who resembles a tiger that could tear the nation apart.

Teresa has more potential to be 'tiger', not Akmal or us - PAS responds to academic

Umno vice-president Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has expressed support for party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s call to ease tensions among leaders from component parties in the coalition government.Describing Zahid’s suggestions and reprimand as adequate, Wan Rosdy, who is also Pahang menteri besar, said he agreed that there was no need for Pakatan Harapan to apologise to Umno.

Umno vice-president Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has expressed support for party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s call to ease tensions among leaders from component parties in the coalition government.Describing Zahid’s suggestions and reprimand as adequate, Wan Rosdy, who is also Pahang menteri besar, said he agreed that there was no need for Pakatan Harapan to apologise to Umno.

'Zahid has made a decision… that’s enough' - Wan Rosdy

Singapore's former transport minister, S. Iswaran, was taken to Changi Prison on Monday to begin serving his 12-month sentence.This news caught the attention of Malaysians due to the involvement of Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng.Who is Ong and how was he involved in the case? Let's take a look at this topic.Reporter: Soneeya KalaiselvamVisual Editor: John NgProducer: Robin Koh, Faidzal Mohtar

Singapore's former transport minister, S. Iswaran, was taken to Changi Prison on Monday to begin serving his 12-month sentence.This news caught the attention of Malaysians due to the involvement of Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng.Who is Ong and how was he involved in the case? Let's take a look at this topic.Reporter: Soneeya KalaiselvamVisual Editor: John NgProducer: Robin Koh, Faidzal Mohtar

[Explainer] S'pore former minister jailed: Who is the Malaysian tycoon linked to the case?

[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh appears to be recalcitrant after his party chief reminded members to stop disturbing component parties of the coalition government.Akmal told others that they should not disturb them first, albeit without referring to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s warning.“Do not think that we will stay quiet when you mess with us. While some others might (keep their heads down), but we won’t be,” he added.Meanwhile, in a separate story, lawyers acting for former finance minister Daim Zainuddin have questioned why police are investigating the Bloomberg article instead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.This is over a police report lodged by Daim’s wife Na’imah Abdul Khalid on the article that had cited sources as claiming that Anwar had ordered MACC chief Azam Baki to investigate the premier’s rivals, including Daim.___________________📌 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] Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh appears to be recalcitrant after his party chief reminded members to stop disturbing component parties of the coalition government.Akmal told others that they should not disturb them first, albeit without referring to Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s warning.“Do not think that we will stay quiet when you mess with us. While some others might (keep their heads down), but we won’t be,” he added.Meanwhile, in a separate story, lawyers acting for former finance minister Daim Zainuddin have questioned why police are investigating the Bloomberg article instead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.This is over a police report lodged by Daim’s wife Na’imah Abdul Khalid on the article that had cited sources as claiming that Anwar had ordered MACC chief Azam Baki to investigate the premier’s rivals, including Daim.___________________📌 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 : Do not disturb us first, says Akmal; Why probe Bloomberg but not PM? - Daim's lawyers

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to Umno leaders not to “disturb” other component parties in the coalition government proves the spirit of unity exists within the administration, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.Fahmi, who is also the government spokesperson, said this reflects that the government leadership is united and has a common goal to ensure political stability for the nation’s development.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s reminder to Umno leaders not to “disturb” other component parties in the coalition government proves the spirit of unity exists within the administration, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.Fahmi, who is also the government spokesperson, said this reflects that the government leadership is united and has a common goal to ensure political stability for the nation’s development.

Fahmi: Zahid's reminder proof of solidarity among govt's top leaders

Lawyers acting for former finance minister Daim Zainuddin have questioned why police are investigating a Bloomberg article instead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.This is over a police report lodged by Daim’s wife Na’imah Abdul Khalid on the article, which had cited sources that alleged Anwar had ordered MACC chief Azam Baki to investigate the premier’s rivals, including Daim.

Lawyers acting for former finance minister Daim Zainuddin have questioned why police are investigating a Bloomberg article instead of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.This is over a police report lodged by Daim’s wife Na’imah Abdul Khalid on the article, which had cited sources that alleged Anwar had ordered MACC chief Azam Baki to investigate the premier’s rivals, including Daim.

Daim's lawyer: Why probe Bloomberg but not PM?

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi agreed with DAP deputy secretary-general Liew Chin Tong that the next general election is the main battlefield for the coalition government.Stressing the importance for ministers and the government to prove to the public that it is a high-performing administration, he took a potshot at Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and reiterated Umno’s commitment to securing its former president Najib Abdul Razak’s freedom.

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi agreed with DAP deputy secretary-general Liew Chin Tong that the next general election is the main battlefield for the coalition government.Stressing the importance for ministers and the government to prove to the public that it is a high-performing administration, he took a potshot at Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and reiterated Umno’s commitment to securing its former president Najib Abdul Razak’s freedom.

Puad: Najib's freedom remains Umno's top priority

MACC is mulling to summon former education minister Mahdzir Khalid to facilitate its investigation into the 1BestariNet case, where a company engaged by the ministry to provide broadband services to 8,000 schools allegedly made false claims.According to a source close to the probe, Mahdzir’s name is among those on the investigators’ list, besides former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/722018

MACC is mulling to summon former education minister Mahdzir Khalid to facilitate its investigation into the 1BestariNet case, where a company engaged by the ministry to provide broadband services to 8,000 schools allegedly made false claims.According to a source close to the probe, Mahdzir’s name is among those on the investigators’ list, besides former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/722018

MACC may summon Mahdzir, Muhyiddin in 1BestariNet probe

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has slammed the police questioning of former Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil after he urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to sue Bloomberg.The human rights organisation's director, Zaid Malek, said the Anwar-led Madani government is plunging into dictatorial rule with such an investigation against Isham.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/721998

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has slammed the police questioning of former Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil after he urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to sue Bloomberg.The human rights organisation's director, Zaid Malek, said the Anwar-led Madani government is plunging into dictatorial rule with such an investigation against Isham.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/721998

LFL hits out at probe against Isham over call for PM to sue Bloomberg

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has criticised certain politicians who have hurled abusive and rude words during political campaigning.This happened when political figures dragged the royal institution into their speeches, he said.One should maintain one's manners, especially when we go to someone's state or home, he said during a speech after swearing in 10 state executive council members at Istana Alam Shah, Klang today.

Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has criticised certain politicians who have hurled abusive and rude words during political campaigning.This happened when political figures dragged the royal institution into their speeches, he said.One should maintain one's manners, especially when we go to someone's state or home, he said during a speech after swearing in 10 state executive council members at Istana Alam Shah, Klang today.

Selangor ruler reminds politicians to mind their manners