China’s complaints to Malaysia over the trade agreement inked with the United States were merely a way for Beijing to put “on record” its reservations, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Zafrul said Putrajaya had sent over a team to hold discussions with Chinese representatives last week, during which several matters regarding the agreement with Washington were discussed.

China’s complaints to Malaysia over the trade agreement inked with the United States were merely a way for Beijing to put “on record” its reservations, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.Addressing the Dewan Rakyat today, Zafrul said Putrajaya had sent over a team to hold discussions with Chinese representatives last week, during which several matters regarding the agreement with Washington were discussed.

China wanted concerns on US deal noted, not rift with M'sia - Zafrul

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor's new cabinet has been sworn in.Besides leaders from his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, also in the line-up are Upko president Ewon Benedick, PKR's sole assemblyperson Jamawi Jaafar, and BN's Jafry Ariffin.A list distributed to the media shows Ewon appointed as deputy chief minister III, with Dr Joachim Gunsalam and Masidi Manjun designated as deputy chief ministers I and II respectively.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC calling in businessperson Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, for questioning today is related to the graft buster's fear that evidence would be “destroyed”, a source familiar with the matter told Malaysiakini.The source said such concerns were one of the justifications given when the MACC applied to remand Tei on Saturday.When contacted, one of Tei’s lawyers, Zaid Malek said that Tei wants the matter to be investigated and denied that the businessperson would destroy evidence.—📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor's new cabinet has been sworn in.Besides leaders from his Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition, also in the line-up are Upko president Ewon Benedick, PKR's sole assemblyperson Jamawi Jaafar, and BN's Jafry Ariffin.A list distributed to the media shows Ewon appointed as deputy chief minister III, with Dr Joachim Gunsalam and Masidi Manjun designated as deputy chief ministers I and II respectively.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC calling in businessperson Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, for questioning today is related to the graft buster's fear that evidence would be “destroyed”, a source familiar with the matter told Malaysiakini.The source said such concerns were one of the justifications given when the MACC applied to remand Tei on Saturday.When contacted, one of Tei’s lawyers, Zaid Malek said that Tei wants the matter to be investigated and denied that the businessperson would destroy evidence.—📌 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: Hajiji's new cabinet sworn in; MACC feared Albert would 'destroy' evidence - source

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that there will be no major cabinet shake-up, but merely a move to fill roles which have been left vacant.He said that current considerations indicate there is no need for sweeping changes, given that the government has only slightly more than a year to go before the next general election, Bernama reported.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that there will be no major cabinet shake-up, but merely a move to fill roles which have been left vacant.He said that current considerations indicate there is no need for sweeping changes, given that the government has only slightly more than a year to go before the next general election, Bernama reported.

No major cabinet reshuffle, just vacancies to be filled, says Anwar

Lebih 1.2 juta peminjam PTPTN kini berdepan tunggakan keseluruhan lebih RM11 bilion, dengan golongan B40 mencatatkan jumlah tertinggi.Data yang dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat menunjukkan pinjaman tertunggak merangkumi peminjam daripada semua kategori pendapatan, termasuk lebih 64,000 peminjam berpendapatan tinggi.Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi turut mempertimbangkan untuk mengkaji semula mekanisme pengecualian hutang graduan kelas pertama IPTS.

Lebih 1.2 juta peminjam PTPTN kini berdepan tunggakan keseluruhan lebih RM11 bilion, dengan golongan B40 mencatatkan jumlah tertinggi.Data yang dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat menunjukkan pinjaman tertunggak merangkumi peminjam daripada semua kategori pendapatan, termasuk lebih 64,000 peminjam berpendapatan tinggi.Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi turut mempertimbangkan untuk mengkaji semula mekanisme pengecualian hutang graduan kelas pertama IPTS.

Lebih 64,000 peminjam PTPTN dari keluarga berpendapatan tinggi

A poem targeting GRS and DAP over the Sabah election stirred uproar in the Dewan Rakyat this morning.Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor stepped in amid the interjections, warning MPs that they risked suspension if they breached the Standing Orders.

A poem targeting GRS and DAP over the Sabah election stirred uproar in the Dewan Rakyat this morning.Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor stepped in amid the interjections, warning MPs that they risked suspension if they breached the Standing Orders.

Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over poem by PN MP on Sabah polls

MIC sent a letter to Perikatan Nasional enquiring about membership details and processes, party secretary-general S Ananthan clarified.This is after PN chief Muhyiddin Yassin claimed that MIC had already applied to join PN.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Ananthan said the membership query had been sent to PN four days before the MIC general meeting two weeks ago.

MIC sent a letter to Perikatan Nasional enquiring about membership details and processes, party secretary-general S Ananthan clarified.This is after PN chief Muhyiddin Yassin claimed that MIC had already applied to join PN.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Ananthan said the membership query had been sent to PN four days before the MIC general meeting two weeks ago.

MIC sent PN membership query, not application, says MIC sec-gen

MACC has refuted the allegation that it was trying to intimidate Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, by summoning the counsel for questioning today.Instead, the agency claimed the lawyer was called in because he possessed evidence relevant to their investigation against his client.In a statement yesterday, the MACC also stressed it has authority under Section 30(1) of the MACC Act to issue a notice and require any person to attend and produce documents or recordings necessary to assist an investigation.

MACC has refuted the allegation that it was trying to intimidate Albert Tei’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, by summoning the counsel for questioning today.Instead, the agency claimed the lawyer was called in because he possessed evidence relevant to their investigation against his client.In a statement yesterday, the MACC also stressed it has authority under Section 30(1) of the MACC Act to issue a notice and require any person to attend and produce documents or recordings necessary to assist an investigation.

Albert's lawyer called in as he has evidence, says MACC

After securing the second largest bloc in the state election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal vowed to keep fighting for unity among Sabah-based parties and push for a fully Sabah-led political front.Warisan secured 25 seats in the state polls, making it the biggest single party in the state legislative assembly.In a press conference yesterday, Shafie said the results showed that many voters want state affairs to be driven by local leadership, not by coalitions dictated from Putrajaya.

After securing the second largest bloc in the state election, Warisan president Shafie Apdal vowed to keep fighting for unity among Sabah-based parties and push for a fully Sabah-led political front.Warisan secured 25 seats in the state polls, making it the biggest single party in the state legislative assembly.In a press conference yesterday, Shafie said the results showed that many voters want state affairs to be driven by local leadership, not by coalitions dictated from Putrajaya.

[Full Video] Warisan will press on for unity, Sabah led political front, says Shafie

The Election Commission has finalised the results of the Sabah election.Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has officially won 29 seats, and Warisan 25.While neither meets the threshold to form a state government on its own, both are in a position to cobble together a ruling coalition.However, all signs point to GRS coming out on top, with Hajiji Noor poised to be sworn in as chief minister.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/jabatanpenerangansabah/videos/2321454148268941

The Election Commission has finalised the results of the Sabah election.Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has officially won 29 seats, and Warisan 25.While neither meets the threshold to form a state government on its own, both are in a position to cobble together a ruling coalition.However, all signs point to GRS coming out on top, with Hajiji Noor poised to be sworn in as chief minister.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/jabatanpenerangansabah/videos/2321454148268941

Sabah polls: EC announces official results - GRS 29, Warisan 25

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chief Hajiji Noor left his official residence at around 1.28am to head to the state palace.It is believed that he may have secured the support of the five independent assemblypersons, which would give him, together with Pakatan Harapan and Upko, 38 seats, one more than a simple majority.

Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chief Hajiji Noor left his official residence at around 1.28am to head to the state palace.It is believed that he may have secured the support of the five independent assemblypersons, which would give him, together with Pakatan Harapan and Upko, 38 seats, one more than a simple majority.

Hajiji heads to governor’s official residence

Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor seems to be on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.However, he cannot be sworn in yet as official results are still trickling in.

Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor seems to be on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.However, he cannot be sworn in yet as official results are still trickling in.

Hajiji arrives at his official residence all dressed up and on standby

Police have set up a roadblock on the roads heading towards Istana Seri Kinabalu.Earlier, there were reports that Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor is on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.

Police have set up a roadblock on the roads heading towards Istana Seri Kinabalu.Earlier, there were reports that Sabah caretaker chief minister Hajiji Noor is on standby to be called in and sworn in for a second term in office.Hajiji arrived at his official residence at 11.50pm, dressed in a black baju melayu, the official dress code when appearing before the governor at the state palace.

Road leading to Istana Seri Kinabalu blocked by police

PAS said that it has won its first seat in Sabah.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that its candidate Aliakbar Gulasan won the Karambunai seat with a slim majority of 371 votes.“Thank God PAS has given birth to its ‘first child’ in Sabah,” PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari wrote on his Facebook page.

PAS said that it has won its first seat in Sabah.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that its candidate Aliakbar Gulasan won the Karambunai seat with a slim majority of 371 votes.“Thank God PAS has given birth to its ‘first child’ in Sabah,” PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari wrote on his Facebook page.

PAS hails its ‘first born’ in Sabah

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud arrived at the official residence of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Hajiji Noor.According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Hajiji is reportedly due to be sworn in for another term as chief minister tonight.Earlier, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh had said that PKR Central Election Committee operations director Amirudin Shari is holding discussions with Hajiji regarding the formation of a new Sabah government.

Sabah PKR chief Mustapha Sakmud arrived at the official residence of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Hajiji Noor.According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Hajiji is reportedly due to be sworn in for another term as chief minister tonight.Earlier, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh had said that PKR Central Election Committee operations director Amirudin Shari is holding discussions with Hajiji regarding the formation of a new Sabah government.

Sabah PKR chief arrives at Hajiji's residence

PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said that Harapan already has enough seats to form a coalition government with GRS.She added that PKR operations leader Amirudin Shari has met with GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor to discuss the matter.

PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said that Harapan already has enough seats to form a coalition government with GRS.She added that PKR operations leader Amirudin Shari has met with GRS chairperson Hajiji Noor to discuss the matter.

'We look forward to a new and better Sabah' - Fuziah

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has taken full responsibility for the party’s wipeout in the Sabah state election, where it failed to retain a single seat.Loke said DAP accepts and respects the verdict delivered by voters in all eight constituencies it contested.Based on unofficial results, DAP had been completely wiped out in the polls, losing in all eight seats it contested.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has taken full responsibility for the party’s wipeout in the Sabah state election, where it failed to retain a single seat.Loke said DAP accepts and respects the verdict delivered by voters in all eight constituencies it contested.Based on unofficial results, DAP had been completely wiped out in the polls, losing in all eight seats it contested.

Silence outside DAP war room, Loke accepts blame for Sabah wipeout

Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe said he accepts that his party has lost in the state election even though the full official results have yet to be announced.The party will conduct a post-mortem of the election, he adds."As the Sabah DAP chief, this result reflects the disappointment that the people of Sabah have in us," he said.

Sabah DAP chief Phoong Jin Zhe said he accepts that his party has lost in the state election even though the full official results have yet to be announced.The party will conduct a post-mortem of the election, he adds."As the Sabah DAP chief, this result reflects the disappointment that the people of Sabah have in us," he said.

Sabah DAP chief accepts party’s defeat

Members of the media gathered outside caretaker Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor's official residence where a screen showing the unofficial polling results had been set up.Several GRS members and supporters had also gathered to follow the results.

Members of the media gathered outside caretaker Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor's official residence where a screen showing the unofficial polling results had been set up.Several GRS members and supporters had also gathered to follow the results.

GRS members, supporters gather outside Hajiji's residence

The last voters cast their ballots just before the polling centres closed at 5.30pm for the Sabah polls.According to the Election Commission, 60.94 per cent, or 1,062,114 voters, had cast their ballots by 4.00 pm.The counting of ballots from polling centres that closed earlier is now underway,

The last voters cast their ballots just before the polling centres closed at 5.30pm for the Sabah polls.According to the Election Commission, 60.94 per cent, or 1,062,114 voters, had cast their ballots by 4.00 pm.The counting of ballots from polling centres that closed earlier is now underway,

Sabah polls: Polling centres close, vote counting begins

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli claimed Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was slated to join the party and become an MP through a by-election last year.According to him, this was part of a supposed plan that would ultimately help Nurul Izzah Anwar replace Amirudin Shari as the Selangor menteri besar.However, Rafizi claimed, the idea faltered due to Umno’s fierce objection against PKR poaching their party members.

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli claimed Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was slated to join the party and become an MP through a by-election last year.According to him, this was part of a supposed plan that would ultimately help Nurul Izzah Anwar replace Amirudin Shari as the Selangor menteri besar.However, Rafizi claimed, the idea faltered due to Umno’s fierce objection against PKR poaching their party members.

Rafizi: Zafrul was to join PKR, be MP last year

The Election Commission has announced that 1,062,114 voters or 60.94 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of 4pm for the Sabah election.

Sabah polls: Voter turnout at 60.94% as of 4pm - EC

Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said that 157 police reports related to election offenses, including mischief and provocation on social media, have been received, but no major issues were reported.He had earlier observed the election process at SJK(C) Chung Hwa in the Api-Api state constituency.

Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said that 157 police reports related to election offenses, including mischief and provocation on social media, have been received, but no major issues were reported.He had earlier observed the election process at SJK(C) Chung Hwa in the Api-Api state constituency.

IGP: 157 police reports lodged over Sabah polls

Electoral watchdog Bersih has called out BN’s Tanjung Keramat candidate Jeffery Nor Mohamed over alleged campaigning on polling day today.Contacted for comments, Bersih acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Azhar said such acts go against Section 26 of the Election Offences Act 1954.The alleged offence occurred less than 100m from SMK Putatan, one of seven polling centres in the Tanjung Keramat constituency, where Jeffery and 26 other family members earlier voted.

Electoral watchdog Bersih has called out BN’s Tanjung Keramat candidate Jeffery Nor Mohamed over alleged campaigning on polling day today.Contacted for comments, Bersih acting executive director Asraf Sharafi Azhar said such acts go against Section 26 of the Election Offences Act 1954.The alleged offence occurred less than 100m from SMK Putatan, one of seven polling centres in the Tanjung Keramat constituency, where Jeffery and 26 other family members earlier voted.

'Radu Tatap Radu!': BN's Jeffery called out for polling day campaigning

The Election Commission has announced that 686,216 voters or 39.37 percent of total registered voters have came out to vote as of noon for the Sabah election.

Sabah polls: Voter turnout at 39.37% as of noon

There will be no contest for the PAS Youth chief post at the upcoming party polls later this week.However, there will still be a leadership change as incumbent wing chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari will not be defending his post.

There will be no contest for the PAS Youth chief post at the upcoming party polls later this week.However, there will still be a leadership change as incumbent wing chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari will not be defending his post.

Ahmad Fadhli not defending PAS Youth chief post