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

For decades, the Temiar community of Kampung Kelaik in Kelantan relied on their rivers and forests for survival. Pristine rivers provided fish and water, while the forests teemed with wildlife essential to their way of life. But over the past decade, much of this has been slipping away. Deforestation and development have scarred their ancestral lands, disrupting their access to clean water and food. Now, they face a new danger — chromium poisoning.Redstar Capital, one of the mine operators denied culpability and said it does not release effluents into the river. Aqua Orion didn't reply.Malaysiakini also asked for the Department of Orang Asli Affairs (Jakoa), Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains Malaysia (JMG), Syarikat Perlombongan Gua Musang, Department of Environment (DOE), and the Health Ministry Department responses.Jakoa has responded that they didn't receive any complaints regarding this issue.For the complete Kini News Lab report, read more : https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/kelantan-red-rivers/ms/Project coordinator & Editor: Aidila RazakJournalist: S VinothaaVideo Producer: Khoo ShiyuanPhoto Journalist: Azneal Ishak#Kelantan #Red River #KiniNewsLab #Malaysiakini #IronOre #Kelaik #Deforestation #Mining #OrangAsli

For decades, the Temiar community of Kampung Kelaik in Kelantan relied on their rivers and forests for survival. Pristine rivers provided fish and water, while the forests teemed with wildlife essential to their way of life. But over the past decade, much of this has been slipping away. Deforestation and development have scarred their ancestral lands, disrupting their access to clean water and food. Now, they face a new danger — chromium poisoning.Redstar Capital, one of the mine operators denied culpability and said it does not release effluents into the river. Aqua Orion didn't reply.Malaysiakini also asked for the Department of Orang Asli Affairs (Jakoa), Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains Malaysia (JMG), Syarikat Perlombongan Gua Musang, Department of Environment (DOE), and the Health Ministry Department responses.Jakoa has responded that they didn't receive any complaints regarding this issue.For the complete Kini News Lab report, read more : https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/kelantan-red-rivers/ms/Project coordinator & Editor: Aidila RazakJournalist: S VinothaaVideo Producer: Khoo ShiyuanPhoto Journalist: Azneal Ishak#Kelantan #Red River #KiniNewsLab #Malaysiakini #IronOre #Kelaik #Deforestation #Mining #OrangAsli

Red Rivers and Death: Natives' fight against iron mining in deep rainforest

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims by the opposition that the government was targeting Dr Mahathir Mohamad with the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the handling of matters related to the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.Anwar pointed out that the initial special task force formed to investigate the matter was established during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob and said the narrative of vengeance should not be raised in the issue.“The special task force was (formed) before me. At the time, Ismail Sabri was the prime minister - with (Larut MP) Hamzah (Zainudin) and (Kota Bharu MP) Takiyuddin (Hassan) as his ministers and their findings were even worse," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, known as Papagomo, was arrested early this morning.Police confirmed that Wan Azri was arrested at his residence in Putrajaya this morning to assist in the investigation into a case of fraudulent fundraising using the name of a company.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims by the opposition that the government was targeting Dr Mahathir Mohamad with the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the handling of matters related to the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge.Anwar pointed out that the initial special task force formed to investigate the matter was established during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob and said the narrative of vengeance should not be raised in the issue.“The special task force was (formed) before me. At the time, Ismail Sabri was the prime minister - with (Larut MP) Hamzah (Zainudin) and (Kota Bharu MP) Takiyuddin (Hassan) as his ministers and their findings were even worse," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, known as Papagomo, was arrested early this morning.Police confirmed that Wan Azri was arrested at his residence in Putrajaya this morning to assist in the investigation into a case of fraudulent fundraising using the name of a company.___________________📌 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: Anwar - Batu Puteh RCI not an act of revenge against Dr M; Papagomo arrested

Najib Abdul Razak reminded his accusers during the 1MDB trial today that they will need to answer to God on Judgment Day.The former prime minister told the Kuala Lumpur High Court that this is the fate of the alleged perpetrators of the politically motivated RM2.27 billion abuse of power and money laundering case against him

Najib Abdul Razak reminded his accusers during the 1MDB trial today that they will need to answer to God on Judgment Day.The former prime minister told the Kuala Lumpur High Court that this is the fate of the alleged perpetrators of the politically motivated RM2.27 billion abuse of power and money laundering case against him

1MDB trial: My accusers will have to answer to God on Judgment Day, says Najib

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, known as Papagomo, was arrested early this morning.He was arrested at 1.30am by eight police officers despite having confirmed an appointment with the police at 11am, said his lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali.

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, known as Papagomo, was arrested early this morning.He was arrested at 1.30am by eight police officers despite having confirmed an appointment with the police at 11am, said his lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali.

Papagomo arrested, remanded one day

The cabinet is planning to declassify the final report of the special task force reviewing laws relating to the sovereignty of Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge, said government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil today.He added that the cabinet will seek the attorney-general’s input on the matter.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=9465412383471251

The cabinet is planning to declassify the final report of the special task force reviewing laws relating to the sovereignty of Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge, said government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil today.He added that the cabinet will seek the attorney-general’s input on the matter.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=9465412383471251

Fahmi: Cabinet to propose declassifying initial task force report on Batu Puteh

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government was targeting former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad with the Batu Puteh Royal Commission of Inquiry report.Anwar pointed out that the initial special task force formed to investigate the matter was established during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob and stressed that the issue had nothing to do with political revenge.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims that the government was targeting former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad with the Batu Puteh Royal Commission of Inquiry report.Anwar pointed out that the initial special task force formed to investigate the matter was established during the premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob and stressed that the issue had nothing to do with political revenge.

Batu Puteh RCI not an act of revenge against Dr Mahathir - Anwar

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Sabah Star) president Jeffrey Kitingan has vehemently denied allegations of conspiring against Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. This follows the circulation of a video containing a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation suggesting Jeffrey’s prior knowledge of videos implicating several assemblypersons in a corruption scandal.“The accusation is categorically false, misleading, and politically motivated. I believe it is aimed at dividing us, GRS, and Sabahans as we approach the state elections,” he said.

Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Sabah Star) president Jeffrey Kitingan has vehemently denied allegations of conspiring against Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. This follows the circulation of a video containing a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation suggesting Jeffrey’s prior knowledge of videos implicating several assemblypersons in a corruption scandal.“The accusation is categorically false, misleading, and politically motivated. I believe it is aimed at dividing us, GRS, and Sabahans as we approach the state elections,” he said.

Jeffrey Kitingan denies claims of conspiring against Sabah CM Hajiji

Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading) hit out at an opposition MP from Kelantan yesterday claiming that he did not know the truth of the Batu Puteh issue.During a debate in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Aminolhuda also shared his experience of being prevented by the authorities from visiting Batu Puteh in 1979.Despite fiery speeches from both sides of the Parliament divide, no decision was reached regarding the government’s motion to back the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge during the last day of the 15th Parliament sitting yesterday.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/K3C1cu_KytA

Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading) hit out at an opposition MP from Kelantan yesterday claiming that he did not know the truth of the Batu Puteh issue.During a debate in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Aminolhuda also shared his experience of being prevented by the authorities from visiting Batu Puteh in 1979.Despite fiery speeches from both sides of the Parliament divide, no decision was reached regarding the government’s motion to back the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, and South Ledge during the last day of the 15th Parliament sitting yesterday.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/K3C1cu_KytA

'You're from Kelantan, you don't know' - Dewan Rakyat heats up over Batu Puteh

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has questioned PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim’s stance to not report Dr Mahathir Mohamad to the police over the decision on Batu Puteh.Puad disagreed with the Pasir Gudang lawmaker’s view.During the Dewan Rakyat proceedings yesterday, Hassan had opposed the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations to report the former premier to the police.

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has questioned PKR MP Hassan Abdul Karim’s stance to not report Dr Mahathir Mohamad to the police over the decision on Batu Puteh.Puad disagreed with the Pasir Gudang lawmaker’s view.During the Dewan Rakyat proceedings yesterday, Hassan had opposed the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s recommendations to report the former premier to the police.

Batu Puteh: Puad questions Hassan Karim's stance to not report Mahathir to police

The Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) withdrawal of its appeal over Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption charges only dented the agency’s already tattered image, Muda said today.“The agency, which is supposed to act independently, is now being questioned as it seems to be compliant with political pressure,” it said.Yesterday, the prosecution team in Zahid’s Foreign Visa System corruption case withdrew its appeal against Zahid’s acquittal in the Court of Appeal, saying they found strong facts and basis under the law to leave the High Court ruling be.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/728828

The Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) withdrawal of its appeal over Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption charges only dented the agency’s already tattered image, Muda said today.“The agency, which is supposed to act independently, is now being questioned as it seems to be compliant with political pressure,” it said.Yesterday, the prosecution team in Zahid’s Foreign Visa System corruption case withdrew its appeal against Zahid’s acquittal in the Court of Appeal, saying they found strong facts and basis under the law to leave the High Court ruling be.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/728828

Muda: AGC's credibility is being damaged by their decision on Zahid's VLN case

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will initiate proceedings on five new issues next year.PAC chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin stated that the proceedings fall under the Standing Orders and are expected to take place from Feb 3 to March 6, 2025.She said the proceedings would cover airport management under the Finance Ministry, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), and Khazanah Nasional Berhad.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvszjWsmFlo

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will initiate proceedings on five new issues next year.PAC chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin stated that the proceedings fall under the Standing Orders and are expected to take place from Feb 3 to March 6, 2025.She said the proceedings would cover airport management under the Finance Ministry, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), and Khazanah Nasional Berhad.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvszjWsmFlo

PAC to probe MAHB share sales, Khazanah investments next year

[KiniNews] Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has hit back at his former cabinet colleagues over the Batu Puteh case, insisting all agreed to his decision.Mahathir said it is puzzling that since 2018, they did not say a word (on the issue) but the moment he spoke the truth, everyone is trying to shirk away from their responsibility.Earlier, former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mahathir's transport minister Anthony Loke, and then-defence minister Mohamad Sabu said that the nonagenarian had only informed the cabinet after he had made the decision.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s acquittal in the Foreign Visa System (VLN) corruption case remains.The prosecution informed the Court of Appeal this morning that they are withdrawing their appeal.___________________📌 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 hit back at his former cabinet colleagues over the Batu Puteh case, insisting all agreed to his decision.Mahathir said it is puzzling that since 2018, they did not say a word (on the issue) but the moment he spoke the truth, everyone is trying to shirk away from their responsibility.Earlier, former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mahathir's transport minister Anthony Loke, and then-defence minister Mohamad Sabu said that the nonagenarian had only informed the cabinet after he had made the decision.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s acquittal in the Foreign Visa System (VLN) corruption case remains.The prosecution informed the Court of Appeal this morning that they are withdrawing their appeal.___________________📌 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 - Dr Mahathir hits back at ex-ministers; AG drops appeal in Zahid's VLN case

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal appealed to PAS not to make hasty decisions following Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s resignation as Perikatan Nasional treasurer-general.“It’s difficult for me to elaborate on Samsuri’s decision as I have no idea why he quit. It’s between him and the PN chairperson. In any case, I pray and perhaps, appeal to our friends in PAS to be patient," he said.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV8s6LIdJmM

Bersatu supreme council member Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal appealed to PAS not to make hasty decisions following Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s resignation as Perikatan Nasional treasurer-general.“It’s difficult for me to elaborate on Samsuri’s decision as I have no idea why he quit. It’s between him and the PN chairperson. In any case, I pray and perhaps, appeal to our friends in PAS to be patient," he said.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV8s6LIdJmM

I appeal to our friends in PAS to be patient, says Wan Fayhsal on Samsuri quitting PN post

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar posted a cryptic message today following his resignation as Perikatan Nasional treasurer-general.The message came in the form of a quote by American basketball legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.This came after Samsuri, who is also a PAS vice-president, announced his resignation as PN treasurer-general through a brief statement to PAS central leadership yesterday.

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar posted a cryptic message today following his resignation as Perikatan Nasional treasurer-general.The message came in the form of a quote by American basketball legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.This came after Samsuri, who is also a PAS vice-president, announced his resignation as PN treasurer-general through a brief statement to PAS central leadership yesterday.

'Right thing at the right time' - Samsuri quits PN post, quotes basketball legend

Three leaders under Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Pakatan Harapan cabinet have affirmed a Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings that the former premier unilaterally decided to drop Malaysia's appeal in the Batu Puteh case.Former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mahathir's transport minister Anthony Loke, and then-defence minister Mohamad Sabu said that the nonagenarian had only informed the cabinet after he had made the decision.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/728699

Three leaders under Dr Mahathir Mohamad's Pakatan Harapan cabinet have affirmed a Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings that the former premier unilaterally decided to drop Malaysia's appeal in the Batu Puteh case.Former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mahathir's transport minister Anthony Loke, and then-defence minister Mohamad Sabu said that the nonagenarian had only informed the cabinet after he had made the decision.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/728699

Dr M only informed Cabinet on Batu Puteh after decision was made, says ex-ministers

The sponsor of national shuttler Lee Zii Jia, Victor, has apologised for an error in displaying the Jalur Gemilang on his jersey.Victor expressed regret for the mistake, emphasising that it was an unintended and accidental oversight.The company stressed that the mistake does not diminish its respect for Malaysia, its national symbols, or its pride in representing the nation on the international stage.

The sponsor of national shuttler Lee Zii Jia, Victor, has apologised for an error in displaying the Jalur Gemilang on his jersey.Victor expressed regret for the mistake, emphasising that it was an unintended and accidental oversight.The company stressed that the mistake does not diminish its respect for Malaysia, its national symbols, or its pride in representing the nation on the international stage.

Lee Zii Jia's sponsor apologises for flag error on jersey

There was an uproar in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday after Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) claimed that Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) had said the word 'kurang ajar' in the chamber.It started after the opposition called for a bloc vote for the Online Safety Bill.Opposition MPs had complained after RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) requested for the speaker to take action against them for not being serious with Dewan Rakyat proceedings and always asking for bloc voting.On November 13, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul had said that MPs should no longer use the word during proceedings.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8MVilwqXws&t=8746s

There was an uproar in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday after Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) claimed that Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) had said the word 'kurang ajar' in the chamber.It started after the opposition called for a bloc vote for the Online Safety Bill.Opposition MPs had complained after RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) requested for the speaker to take action against them for not being serious with Dewan Rakyat proceedings and always asking for bloc voting.On November 13, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul had said that MPs should no longer use the word during proceedings.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8MVilwqXws&t=8746s

Chaos in Parliament - If he is lying, he will go to hell, says Speaker

Tommy Thomas had responded to criticism, especially from Umno that during his time as the attorney-general he only went after certain people.In the first episode of Malaysiakini and KiniTV’s new podcast “Straight Talk”, Thomas said this was not his decision.He said the Attorney-General’s Chambers act on the files forwarded to them by the MACC or the police.

Tommy Thomas had responded to criticism, especially from Umno that during his time as the attorney-general he only went after certain people.In the first episode of Malaysiakini and KiniTV’s new podcast “Straight Talk”, Thomas said this was not his decision.He said the Attorney-General’s Chambers act on the files forwarded to them by the MACC or the police.

AGC can't do anything unless we get the investigation papers, says Tommy Thomas

Former attorney-general Tommy Thomas claimed that Anwar Ibrahim never cautioned him about alleged weaknesses in the prosecution’s case against Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case.Speaking during the debut episode of Malaysiakini and KiniTV’s new podcast, Straight Talk, Thomas said that while he had met Anwar several times during Pakatan Harapan’s first tenure in power, the case was never a topic of discussion with the PKR president.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/728622

Former attorney-general Tommy Thomas claimed that Anwar Ibrahim never cautioned him about alleged weaknesses in the prosecution’s case against Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case.Speaking during the debut episode of Malaysiakini and KiniTV’s new podcast, Straight Talk, Thomas said that while he had met Anwar several times during Pakatan Harapan’s first tenure in power, the case was never a topic of discussion with the PKR president.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/728622

Anwar never told me that the case against Zahid is not strong, says Thomas

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s acquittal in the Foreign Visa System (VLN) corruption case remains.The prosecution informed the Court of Appeal this morning that they are withdrawing their appeal.During proceedings this morning, the prosecution team told the court that they decided to withdraw the appeal after considering Zahid’s representations.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s acquittal in the Foreign Visa System (VLN) corruption case remains.The prosecution informed the Court of Appeal this morning that they are withdrawing their appeal.During proceedings this morning, the prosecution team told the court that they decided to withdraw the appeal after considering Zahid’s representations.

Prosecution withdraws appeal in Zahid Hamidi's VLN case

Tensions escalated in Parliament today as prime minister Anwar Ibrahim became furious when Perikatan Nasional MP Takiyuddin Hassan pressed him on the royal addendum related to Najib Razak's pardon. Anwar questioned Takiyuddin's legal credentials, citing sub judice rules, and fired back at the opposition for defending Najib despite their previous condemnation of him.In another development, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad responded to Anwar’s accusation of treachery over Malaysia's Batu Puteh appeal withdrawal, clarifying that the 2018 decision was made by the cabinet, which included Anwar's wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

Tensions escalated in Parliament today as prime minister Anwar Ibrahim became furious when Perikatan Nasional MP Takiyuddin Hassan pressed him on the royal addendum related to Najib Razak's pardon. Anwar questioned Takiyuddin's legal credentials, citing sub judice rules, and fired back at the opposition for defending Najib despite their previous condemnation of him.In another development, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad responded to Anwar’s accusation of treachery over Malaysia's Batu Puteh appeal withdrawal, clarifying that the 2018 decision was made by the cabinet, which included Anwar's wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Anwar furious as PN presses him on royal addendum, ‘Wan Azizah didn’t say anything’

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh has said that there is no point in engaging convicted felon Najib Abdul Razak in a debate as even the Pardons Board maintained his conviction while reducing the duration of his sentence.Ramkarpal said that it was pitiful to see Najib - Malaysia’s sixth prime minister - reduced to a state of desperation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/695313

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh has said that there is no point in engaging convicted felon Najib Abdul Razak in a debate as even the Pardons Board maintained his conviction while reducing the duration of his sentence.Ramkarpal said that it was pitiful to see Najib - Malaysia’s sixth prime minister - reduced to a state of desperation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/695313

Ramkarpal: Pointless to debate 'desperate' Najib