Parliament’s Rights and Privileges Committee found that Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s claim of being offered a bribe to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim did not mislead the Dewan Rakyat.Wan Saiful said he showed the committee all the evidence he had, which included audio recordings, pictures, and WhatsApp screenshots in a meeting on September 6.He added that he also shared the identities of the individuals who met him over the bribe.Note:AI Voiceover

Parliament’s Rights and Privileges Committee found that Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan’s claim of being offered a bribe to support Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim did not mislead the Dewan Rakyat.Wan Saiful said he showed the committee all the evidence he had, which included audio recordings, pictures, and WhatsApp screenshots in a meeting on September 6.He added that he also shared the identities of the individuals who met him over the bribe.Note:AI Voiceover

Wan Saiful did not mislead Dewan Rakyat with bribe claim - Parliament committee

Musa Aman returned to Kota Kinabalu today after attending a ceremony to appoint him as Sabah governor at Istana Negara yesterday.He was met by several state ministers as well as members of the public who had gathered at the airport to welcome and congratulate him.

Musa Aman returned to Kota Kinabalu today after attending a ceremony to appoint him as Sabah governor at Istana Negara yesterday.He was met by several state ministers as well as members of the public who had gathered at the airport to welcome and congratulate him.

Musa Aman returns to Kota Kinabalu after being appointed Sabah governor

Several police reports have been lodged against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, three ministers in Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s cabinet, and former attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali based on the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Batu Puteh.Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali said at least two individuals, Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris and Khairuddin Abu Hassan, had separately lodged their reports and more are expected to do so soon.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729260Note:AI Voiceover

Several police reports have been lodged against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, three ministers in Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s cabinet, and former attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali based on the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Batu Puteh.Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali said at least two individuals, Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris and Khairuddin Abu Hassan, had separately lodged their reports and more are expected to do so soon.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729260Note:AI Voiceover

Police report lodged against Anwar, ex-ministers over Batu Puteh RCI report

Health authorities will issue a compound to Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan today for smoking at an eatery in Negeri Sembilan.Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said an officer from the Seremban District Health Office will hand the Rembau MP a notice later in the day ordering him to pay the fine.The issue went viral on social media after a netizen posted a photo of Mohamad sitting at a restaurant while holding a lit cigarette.

Health authorities will issue a compound to Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan today for smoking at an eatery in Negeri Sembilan.Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said an officer from the Seremban District Health Office will hand the Rembau MP a notice later in the day ordering him to pay the fine.The issue went viral on social media after a netizen posted a photo of Mohamad sitting at a restaurant while holding a lit cigarette.

MOH to fine Tok Mat for smoking at eatery - Dzulkefly

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will face an uphill task in convincing voters of his commitment to pursue reforms after the appointment of new Sabah governor Musa Aman, said a former deputy minister.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin warned that the Madani administration could also risk further external repercussions from other recent executive and judicial decisions.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will face an uphill task in convincing voters of his commitment to pursue reforms after the appointment of new Sabah governor Musa Aman, said a former deputy minister.Speaking to Malaysiakini, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin warned that the Madani administration could also risk further external repercussions from other recent executive and judicial decisions.

An uphill task for Anwar to convince voters he's serious about reforms - Hanipa

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has accused three members of his 2018 cabinet of “lying” in their account of the Batu Puteh case.Speaking to reporters today, Mahathir reiterated that he did not unilaterally decide to withdraw Malaysia’s review of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision to award Batu Puteh to Singapore.He cited a purported copy of the cabinet meeting minutes to prove his point.Meanwhile, in a separate story, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil has reiterated that the appointment of the Sabah governor is at the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after consultation with the state’s chief minister.Fahmi said this in response to Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz’s criticisms against the government over Musa Aman’s appointment to the Sabah governor post, effective Jan 1.___________________📌 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] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has accused three members of his 2018 cabinet of “lying” in their account of the Batu Puteh case.Speaking to reporters today, Mahathir reiterated that he did not unilaterally decide to withdraw Malaysia’s review of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision to award Batu Puteh to Singapore.He cited a purported copy of the cabinet meeting minutes to prove his point.Meanwhile, in a separate story, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil has reiterated that the appointment of the Sabah governor is at the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after consultation with the state’s chief minister.Fahmi said this in response to Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz’s criticisms against the government over Musa Aman’s appointment to the Sabah governor post, effective Jan 1.___________________📌 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: Batu Puteh case - Wan Azizah, Loke, and Mat Sabu lied, says Dr M; Fahmi hits back at Muda

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has suggested that former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad and members of the public read the entire RCI report on Batu Puteh to understand the entire chronology and the background of the issue.Loke said this in response to Mahathir accusing him and two other members of the 2018 cabinet of “lying” in their account of the Batu Puteh case.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has suggested that former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad and members of the public read the entire RCI report on Batu Puteh to understand the entire chronology and the background of the issue.Loke said this in response to Mahathir accusing him and two other members of the 2018 cabinet of “lying” in their account of the Batu Puteh case.

Dr M should read the entire RCI report on Batu Puteh, says Loke

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said many other people could have been appointed as the informal advisor to assist with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship next year instead of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.When asked for comments on the matter today, Mahathir said Thaksin has his own issues, but he won’t comment further as it’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s right to choose whoever he wants.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said many other people could have been appointed as the informal advisor to assist with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship next year instead of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.When asked for comments on the matter today, Mahathir said Thaksin has his own issues, but he won’t comment further as it’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s right to choose whoever he wants.

I don't know why Anwar chose Thaksin, there are other people, says Dr Mahathir

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil has reiterated that the appointment of the Sabah governor is at the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after consultation with the state’s chief minister.Fahmi said this in response to Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz’s criticisms against the government over Musa Aman’s appointment to the Sabah governor post, effective Jan 1.

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil has reiterated that the appointment of the Sabah governor is at the discretion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after consultation with the state’s chief minister.Fahmi said this in response to Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz’s criticisms against the government over Musa Aman’s appointment to the Sabah governor post, effective Jan 1.

Fahmi hits back at Muda, says Musa was appointed by king on CM's advice

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has accused three members of his 2018 cabinet of “lying” in their account of the Batu Puteh case.Speaking to reporters this morning, Mahathir reiterated that he did not make a unilateral decision to withdraw Malaysia’s review of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision to award Batu Puteh to Singapore.Last week former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mahathir’s transport minister Anthony Loke, and then-defence minister Mohamad Sabu said that Mahathir had only informed the cabinet after he had made the decision.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has accused three members of his 2018 cabinet of “lying” in their account of the Batu Puteh case.Speaking to reporters this morning, Mahathir reiterated that he did not make a unilateral decision to withdraw Malaysia’s review of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision to award Batu Puteh to Singapore.Last week former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mahathir’s transport minister Anthony Loke, and then-defence minister Mohamad Sabu said that Mahathir had only informed the cabinet after he had made the decision.

Batu Puteh: What the three ex-ministers claimed were not true, they lied, says Dr M

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang met with China Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing yesterday, in an effort to “foster harmony”.Hadi said that the meeting at the China embassy in Kuala Lumpur saw the duo exchange views on efforts to “strengthen ties” between the two countries in culture, economy, and international relations.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang met with China Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing yesterday, in an effort to “foster harmony”.Hadi said that the meeting at the China embassy in Kuala Lumpur saw the duo exchange views on efforts to “strengthen ties” between the two countries in culture, economy, and international relations.

Hadi meets China ambassador, hopes to 'foster harmony'

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s statement regarding the corruption scandal in the state underscores the urgent need for a new law on political funding, according to NGOs.Bersih chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz believes that the public funding component is crucial to minimise the reliance of political parties and politicians on corporate donors, who may attempt to influence government policies or unfairly gain access to government contracts.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729132

Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s statement regarding the corruption scandal in the state underscores the urgent need for a new law on political funding, according to NGOs.Bersih chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz believes that the public funding component is crucial to minimise the reliance of political parties and politicians on corporate donors, who may attempt to influence government policies or unfairly gain access to government contracts.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729132

Political funding law needed to ensure transparency, says NGOs on Hajiji's remarks

Selangor Pakatan Harapan has urged for any action that disrupts the state’s political stability to be halted.This came following talks that Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was considering joining PKR.

Selangor Pakatan Harapan has urged for any action that disrupts the state’s political stability to be halted.This came following talks that Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was considering joining PKR.

PH Selangor calls for a stop to any move that disrupts state's political stability

Former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman has been appointed the next Sabah governor, effective Jan 1, 2025.He received his instrument of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Kuala Lumpur today.

Former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman has been appointed the next Sabah governor, effective Jan 1, 2025.He received his instrument of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Kuala Lumpur today.

Musa Aman appointed as Sabah governor

Proton has launched its first electric vehicle, the e.Mas 7.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the vehicle will be the official car for the Asean summit next year.Video source: https://youtube.com/live/e7zNfA3PfSM

Proton has launched its first electric vehicle, the e.Mas 7.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the vehicle will be the official car for the Asean summit next year.Video source: https://youtube.com/live/e7zNfA3PfSM

Anwar launches Proton's first EV, e.Mas 7

[KiniNews] Umno supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz admitted he had engaged in talks with PKR, but said he had not yet made a decision.However, he denied that the talks involved discussions on positions.Zafrul added that if he were to arrive at a decision, he would be courteous about it and inform Umno formally.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PKR leader has questioned why Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is only kicking up a fuss about party hopping now but not during the Sheraton Move.PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan also called on BN to review Akmal’s position in the coalition, saying he is a thorn in the flesh of this government.This came after Akmal proposed that BN reassess its ties with its "friends" - referring to Pakatan Harapan - after news emerged that Tengku Zafrul was exploring defecting from Umno to PKR.___________________📌 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] Umno supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz admitted he had engaged in talks with PKR, but said he had not yet made a decision.However, he denied that the talks involved discussions on positions.Zafrul added that if he were to arrive at a decision, he would be courteous about it and inform Umno formally.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PKR leader has questioned why Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is only kicking up a fuss about party hopping now but not during the Sheraton Move.PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan also called on BN to review Akmal’s position in the coalition, saying he is a thorn in the flesh of this government.This came after Akmal proposed that BN reassess its ties with its "friends" - referring to Pakatan Harapan - after news emerged that Tengku Zafrul was exploring defecting from Umno to PKR.___________________📌 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: No decision yet, says Tengku Zafrul on joining PKR; 'BN should review Akmal’s position'

Full video of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's press conference with Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19jzid3zYc/

Full video of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's press conference with Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19jzid3zYc/

[Full Video] PM Anwar Ibrahim holds joint press conference with Thai PM

The High Court today ordered Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to pay RM400,000 out of the more than RM1.4 million in judgment debt in a defamation suit to former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng before the year ends.Lawyer Guok Ngek Seong, representing Lim said judge Roz Mawar Rozain also ordered Muhyiddin to pay the remaining RM1.02 million before or on Jan 27.Note:AI Voiceover

The High Court today ordered Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to pay RM400,000 out of the more than RM1.4 million in judgment debt in a defamation suit to former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng before the year ends.Lawyer Guok Ngek Seong, representing Lim said judge Roz Mawar Rozain also ordered Muhyiddin to pay the remaining RM1.02 million before or on Jan 27.Note:AI Voiceover

Court orders Muhyiddin to pay RM400k to Guan Eng before Dec 31

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is keeping an open mind about the possibility of Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz joining PKR.He said that parties within the coalition government must look at the bigger picture when discussing the matter.He added that talks were informal and if there was an official application to join then a discussion must be held with their allies in the unity government.Note:AI Voiceover

Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is keeping an open mind about the possibility of Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz joining PKR.He said that parties within the coalition government must look at the bigger picture when discussing the matter.He added that talks were informal and if there was an official application to join then a discussion must be held with their allies in the unity government.Note:AI Voiceover

It would be better for Zafrul to join PKR than PN - Amirudin

A research assistant has lodged a report against a police officer who allegedly showed lewd gestures towards her during a rally recently.In her police report, the woman who only wants to be known as Intan Zaahirah, said the incident occurred on Dec 13 when she was taking photographs of the “Turun Demi Palestin” rally in Kuala Lumpur.Note:AI Voiceover

A research assistant has lodged a report against a police officer who allegedly showed lewd gestures towards her during a rally recently.In her police report, the woman who only wants to be known as Intan Zaahirah, said the incident occurred on Dec 13 when she was taking photographs of the “Turun Demi Palestin” rally in Kuala Lumpur.Note:AI Voiceover

Research assistant lodges report against cop who made lewd gestures

A PKR lawmaker has defended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's refusal to confirm or deny the existence of a royal addendum giving Najib Abdul Razak a reprieve via house arrest.Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim - who is also a lawyer - said the premier's actions are in line with the principle of separation of power as the case is pending at the Court of Appeal, with a hearing only slated in January.Note:AI Voiceover

A PKR lawmaker has defended Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's refusal to confirm or deny the existence of a royal addendum giving Najib Abdul Razak a reprieve via house arrest.Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim - who is also a lawyer - said the premier's actions are in line with the principle of separation of power as the case is pending at the Court of Appeal, with a hearing only slated in January.Note:AI Voiceover

Hassan Karim defends Anwar's response on Najib's addendum

PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan has questioned why Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is only kicking up a fuss about party hopping now but not during the Sheraton Move.This came after Akmal proposed that BN reassess its ties with its "friends" after news emerged that Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was exploring defecting from Umno to PKR.Sathia added that BN should instead review Akmal’s position in the coalition, as he is a thorn in the flesh of this government.Note:AI Voiceover

PKR deputy secretary-general Dr Sathia Prakash Nadarajan has questioned why Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is only kicking up a fuss about party hopping now but not during the Sheraton Move.This came after Akmal proposed that BN reassess its ties with its "friends" after news emerged that Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz was exploring defecting from Umno to PKR.Sathia added that BN should instead review Akmal’s position in the coalition, as he is a thorn in the flesh of this government.Note:AI Voiceover

BN should review Akmal’s position in the coalition, says PKR leader

Umno has objected to the alleged plans for its supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz to jump ship and join PKR.Party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said Umno would not "accept or allow" party-hopping for any members of the coalition government.Note:AI Voiceover

Umno has objected to the alleged plans for its supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz to jump ship and join PKR.Party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said Umno would not "accept or allow" party-hopping for any members of the coalition government.Note:AI Voiceover

Umno will not accept or allow party-hopping of any members in govt, says Asyraf

Umno supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz admitted he had engaged in talks with PKR, but said he had not yet made a decision.However, he denied that the talks involved discussions on positions.Zafrul added that if he were to arrive at a decision, he would be courteous about it and inform Umno formally.Note:AI Voiceover

Umno supreme council member Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz admitted he had engaged in talks with PKR, but said he had not yet made a decision.However, he denied that the talks involved discussions on positions.Zafrul added that if he were to arrive at a decision, he would be courteous about it and inform Umno formally.Note:AI Voiceover

I have not made a decision, says Zafrul on joining PKR

Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that initial discussions have taken place within the party regarding Umno leader Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s potential entry.While PKR does not typically extend invitations to individuals, Anwar emphasised that the party will consider those interested.

Prime Minister and PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that initial discussions have taken place within the party regarding Umno leader Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s potential entry.While PKR does not typically extend invitations to individuals, Anwar emphasised that the party will consider those interested.

Zafrul joining PKR? There were initial discussions, says Anwar

Amanah is committed to expanding its branches and increasing party members nationwide to prepare for the 16th General Election (GE16).Amanah vice president Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the party has 1,900 branches and more than 200,000 members, adding that it should have at least one branch for each polling district centre in Malaysia.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/harapandaily/videos/2113840325632532

Amanah is committed to expanding its branches and increasing party members nationwide to prepare for the 16th General Election (GE16).Amanah vice president Mujahid Yusof Rawa said the party has 1,900 branches and more than 200,000 members, adding that it should have at least one branch for each polling district centre in Malaysia.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/harapandaily/videos/2113840325632532

Mujahid: Amanah to expand branches in preparation for GE16