Sirens sounded in Indonesia on Thursday as survivors and families gathered to remember over 220,000 lives lost in the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago.A ceremony at Banda Aceh’s Baiturrahman Grand Mosque marked the start of regional memorials, with a three-minute siren at the exact moment the December 26, 2004, earthquake struck.

Sirens sounded in Indonesia on Thursday as survivors and families gathered to remember over 220,000 lives lost in the Indian Ocean tsunami 20 years ago.A ceremony at Banda Aceh’s Baiturrahman Grand Mosque marked the start of regional memorials, with a three-minute siren at the exact moment the December 26, 2004, earthquake struck.

Three-minute siren in Banda Aceh honours 2004 tsunami victims

The whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal has unveiled screenshots of WhatsApp messages, along with details of the time and location of transactions allegedly tied to a payment of RM500,000 to state Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mohd Arifin Arif.Arifin is also the assemblyperson for Membakut and the son-in-law of the newly appointed Sabah governor, Musa Aman.Read more here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729910

The whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal has unveiled screenshots of WhatsApp messages, along with details of the time and location of transactions allegedly tied to a payment of RM500,000 to state Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mohd Arifin Arif.Arifin is also the assemblyperson for Membakut and the son-in-law of the newly appointed Sabah governor, Musa Aman.Read more here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729910

'When, how, where' - RM500k linked to Musa Aman's son-in-law

Large holes visible on the tail of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday have sparked speculation it was downed by an attack, Anadolu Agency reported. Online commentators and the public suggested the holes may have been caused by weapons fire, though investigators have not confirmed this. The crash claimed 38 lives, with 29 people surviving the tragic incident.

Large holes visible on the tail of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday have sparked speculation it was downed by an attack, Anadolu Agency reported. Online commentators and the public suggested the holes may have been caused by weapons fire, though investigators have not confirmed this. The crash claimed 38 lives, with 29 people surviving the tragic incident.

Holes in crashed Azerbaijan plane spark speculation of attack

PAS’s decision to launch a “jihad donation” fund to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay a defamation lawsuit has been criticized as an act that seemingly “legitimises” slander.UMNO Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi claimed the initiative was also a strategy by PAS to sensationalise the issue and garner public sympathy.

PAS’s decision to launch a “jihad donation” fund to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay a defamation lawsuit has been criticized as an act that seemingly “legitimises” slander.UMNO Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi claimed the initiative was also a strategy by PAS to sensationalise the issue and garner public sympathy.

‘Derma jihad’: PAS’s interpretation makes slander ‘ditanggung halal’ - Puad

Twelve aid containers from the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) have successfully crossed the Rafah border into Gaza. Sani Araby, head of the Malaysia Emergency Aid Mission to Gaza, shared a heartfelt moment from a viral video showing a Gazan refugee running joyfully with a Malaysian-flagged aid box. This marks the first phase of the mission, with plans underway to deliver 100 containers in total.Video source: MAPIM Malaysia 

Twelve aid containers from the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) have successfully crossed the Rafah border into Gaza. Sani Araby, head of the Malaysia Emergency Aid Mission to Gaza, shared a heartfelt moment from a viral video showing a Gazan refugee running joyfully with a Malaysian-flagged aid box. This marks the first phase of the mission, with plans underway to deliver 100 containers in total.Video source: MAPIM Malaysia

Joy in Gaza as Malaysia’s food aid reaches those in need

[KiniNews] The whistleblower at the heart of Sabah's corruption scandal will lodge a report with the MACC onver his allegations.The whistleblower’s lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, revealed that he had advised his client to file a report with the MACC to “break the stalemate”.“My client will lodge a report and submit all the evidence in his possession to ensure action is taken. This includes videos, screenshots of WhatsApp conversations, documents, and other evidence to substantiate his allegations,” he added.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a DAP leader has asked whether anyone in PAS would voice out against slander.This comes following reports that PAS was allegedly organising a donation drive to help  Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders after losing a court battle.___________________📌 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] The whistleblower at the heart of Sabah's corruption scandal will lodge a report with the MACC onver his allegations.The whistleblower’s lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, revealed that he had advised his client to file a report with the MACC to “break the stalemate”.“My client will lodge a report and submit all the evidence in his possession to ensure action is taken. This includes videos, screenshots of WhatsApp conversations, documents, and other evidence to substantiate his allegations,” he added.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a DAP leader has asked whether anyone in PAS would voice out against slander.This comes following reports that PAS was allegedly organising a donation drive to help Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders after losing a court battle.___________________📌 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: Sabah whistleblower to file MACC report; Will PAS speak out against slander? - DAP leader

The organisers of a dinner event hosted by a mining company in Tanah Merah last Saturday, which featured a provocative dance performance, have been fined 10,000 ringgit.According to Kosmo, state Local Government, Housing, Health, and Environment Committee chairperson Hilmi Abdullah said the compound was paid under Section 6 of the Entertainment and Control of Entertainment Places Enactment 1998.

The organisers of a dinner event hosted by a mining company in Tanah Merah last Saturday, which featured a provocative dance performance, have been fined 10,000 ringgit.According to Kosmo, state Local Government, Housing, Health, and Environment Committee chairperson Hilmi Abdullah said the compound was paid under Section 6 of the Entertainment and Control of Entertainment Places Enactment 1998.

Organisers of event in Kelantan featuring obscene dance fined RM10,000

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed an application by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman for leave to challenge the government’s decision to withdraw allocation intended for his constituency.Judge Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh who made the ruling, said that the application was made out of time, and he has no jurisdiction to determine the matter.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729789

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today dismissed an application by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman for leave to challenge the government’s decision to withdraw allocation intended for his constituency.Judge Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh who made the ruling, said that the application was made out of time, and he has no jurisdiction to determine the matter.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729789

Court rejects Syed Saddiq's judicial review bid over allocations for Muar

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department to immediately investigate the deadly three-vehicle crash which left seven dead and 33 others injured.He said preliminary probe by the authorities found the accident occurred after the trailer’s tyre got detached on the highway, resulting in the tour bus trying to avoid it crashing into three vehicles moving in the opposite direction.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department to immediately investigate the deadly three-vehicle crash which left seven dead and 33 others injured.He said preliminary probe by the authorities found the accident occurred after the trailer’s tyre got detached on the highway, resulting in the tour bus trying to avoid it crashing into three vehicles moving in the opposite direction.

Initial probe finds dislodged tyre caused three-vehicle crash in Ayer Keroh - Loke

The whistleblower at the heart of Sabah's corruption scandal has unveiled new allegations implicating Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and several state assemblypersons.The whistleblower’s lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, revealed that he had advised his client to file a report with the MACC to “break the stalemate”.

The whistleblower at the heart of Sabah's corruption scandal has unveiled new allegations implicating Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and several state assemblypersons.The whistleblower’s lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, revealed that he had advised his client to file a report with the MACC to “break the stalemate”.

Sabah scandal: Whistleblower will file MACC report, says Shafee

With PAS organising a donation drive to help PAS MP Siti Mastura Muhammad, a DAP leader asked whether anyone in the Islamist party would voice out against slander.This comes after PAS allegedly organised a donation drive to help Siti Mastura pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders after losing a court battle.

With PAS organising a donation drive to help PAS MP Siti Mastura Muhammad, a DAP leader asked whether anyone in the Islamist party would voice out against slander.This comes after PAS allegedly organised a donation drive to help Siti Mastura pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders after losing a court battle.

Derma jihad: Will anyone in PAS voice out against slander? - DAP leader

Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin has urged all parties to respect Sabah’s harmony and abide by the rule of law.He said this after another group, purportedly in support of Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, had decided to hold a rally at the same place where a group of students had planned to gather to oppose corruption in the state.

Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin has urged all parties to respect Sabah’s harmony and abide by the rule of law.He said this after another group, purportedly in support of Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, had decided to hold a rally at the same place where a group of students had planned to gather to oppose corruption in the state.

Sabah rallies: Bung urges all parties to respect state's harmony

As Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim begins his second year in office, a survey found that voters had given him a slightly improved rating of 54 percent.This is according to the findings of a Merdeka Center survey that asked 1,207 people from Nov 27 and Dec 10 whether they were satisfied with the prime minister’s performance.

As Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim begins his second year in office, a survey found that voters had given him a slightly improved rating of 54 percent.This is according to the findings of a Merdeka Center survey that asked 1,207 people from Nov 27 and Dec 10 whether they were satisfied with the prime minister’s performance.

Anwar's approval rating increases to 54pct in second year - survey

[KiniNews] PAS is allegedly organising a donation drive to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders.This is after she lost a defamation case for claiming that Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng were related to Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng and that Teresa Kok was also related to the Lims.In a letter that had spread on social media, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that to avoid Siti Mastura being disqualified as an MP, the party is organising a donation drive.Malaysiakini is trying to contact Takiyuddin and other PAS leaders to confirm the authenticity of the letter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Universiti Malaya has suspended a lecturer accused of sending nude photos to students, pending an investigation.The university said the measure was taken under the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000.___________________📌 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] PAS is allegedly organising a donation drive to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders.This is after she lost a defamation case for claiming that Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng were related to Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng and that Teresa Kok was also related to the Lims.In a letter that had spread on social media, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said that to avoid Siti Mastura being disqualified as an MP, the party is organising a donation drive.Malaysiakini is trying to contact Takiyuddin and other PAS leaders to confirm the authenticity of the letter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Universiti Malaya has suspended a lecturer accused of sending nude photos to students, pending an investigation.The university said the measure was taken under the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000.___________________📌 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: PAS allegedly seeking donations to help Siti Mastura pay DAP; UM suspends lecturer

Universiti Malaya has suspended a lecturer implicated in sending nude photographs of himself to students.The university said the measure was taken under the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000.“Universiti Malaya will continue to ensure that its campus environment remains safe and conducive, including taking firm action against any party involved in misconduct, regardless of their position or status,” it said.Note:AI Voiceover

Universiti Malaya has suspended a lecturer implicated in sending nude photographs of himself to students.The university said the measure was taken under the Statutory Bodies (Discipline and Surcharge) Act 2000.“Universiti Malaya will continue to ensure that its campus environment remains safe and conducive, including taking firm action against any party involved in misconduct, regardless of their position or status,” it said.Note:AI Voiceover

Universiti Malaya suspends lecturer over inappropriate messages

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today dismissed Segambut MP Hannay Yeoh’s defamation suit against former inspector-general of police Musa Hassan over remarks he made during a forum at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) four years ago.Judicial commissioner Arziah Mohamed Apandi ruled that the plaintiff had failed to establish that the defendant’s (Musa) statements were defamatory.Note:AI Voiceover

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today dismissed Segambut MP Hannay Yeoh’s defamation suit against former inspector-general of police Musa Hassan over remarks he made during a forum at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) four years ago.Judicial commissioner Arziah Mohamed Apandi ruled that the plaintiff had failed to establish that the defendant’s (Musa) statements were defamatory.Note:AI Voiceover

Court dismisses Hannah Yeoh's defamation suit against Musa Hassan

PAS is allegedly organising a donation drive to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders.This is after she lost a defamation case for claiming that Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng were related to Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng and that Teresa Kok was also related to the Lims.Note:AI Voiceover

PAS is allegedly organising a donation drive to help Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders.This is after she lost a defamation case for claiming that Lim Kit Siang and Lim Guan Eng were related to Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leader Chin Peng and that Teresa Kok was also related to the Lims.Note:AI Voiceover

PAS allegedly seeking donations to help Siti Mastura pay RM825k to DAP

A couple and their five children, who had been living in a car, were able to find relief after receiving assistance from Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.The family had been forced into this difficult situation after being deceived by their landlord. Responding to their ordeal, Sim, who is also Bukit Mertajam MP, has provided the family with a home, offering a fresh start for the parents and their five children, aged between two and nine.Note:AI Voiceover

A couple and their five children, who had been living in a car, were able to find relief after receiving assistance from Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.The family had been forced into this difficult situation after being deceived by their landlord. Responding to their ordeal, Sim, who is also Bukit Mertajam MP, has provided the family with a home, offering a fresh start for the parents and their five children, aged between two and nine.Note:AI Voiceover

Sim assists family of 7 living in car, provides house and helps secure job

Sabah Umno Youth chief Sufian Abdul Karim wants all charges against politicians following the 14th general election to be dropped.This is after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that some charges from that time were “rushed, politically vindictive and flawed”.Sufian said this clearly showed there were flaws in the justice system that needed to be rectified.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729622

Sabah Umno Youth chief Sufian Abdul Karim wants all charges against politicians following the 14th general election to be dropped.This is after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that some charges from that time were “rushed, politically vindictive and flawed”.Sufian said this clearly showed there were flaws in the justice system that needed to be rectified.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/729622

Sabah Umno Youth chief wants all post GE14 'political charges' dropped

BN chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants his coalition members to work better as a team if they want to be a dominant force again.He said this includes resolving disputes amicably.“MCA and MIC have been our most steadfast allies. If we have differing opinions, let’s address them internally rather than through public statements," he said.

BN chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants his coalition members to work better as a team if they want to be a dominant force again.He said this includes resolving disputes amicably.“MCA and MIC have been our most steadfast allies. If we have differing opinions, let’s address them internally rather than through public statements," he said.

Zahid tells BN to work as a team and not to score own goals

[KiniNews] Prosecutors have filed an appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to acquit Rosmah Mansor’s money laundering charges.“The notice of appeal has been filed by the prosecutors today against the entirety of the high court decision,” said Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar.Rosmah, the wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, was facing 12 money laundering charges involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board.Meanwhile, in a separate story, following the acquittal, 10 NGOs said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must not excuse himself from any responsibility.They said as long as the public prosecutor’s office is not separated from the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the buck stops at the prime minister and not the AG.___________________📌 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] Prosecutors have filed an appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to acquit Rosmah Mansor’s money laundering charges.“The notice of appeal has been filed by the prosecutors today against the entirety of the high court decision,” said Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar.Rosmah, the wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, was facing 12 money laundering charges involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board.Meanwhile, in a separate story, following the acquittal, 10 NGOs said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must not excuse himself from any responsibility.They said as long as the public prosecutor’s office is not separated from the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the buck stops at the prime minister and not the AG.___________________📌 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: Prosecutors appeal against Rosmah's acquittal; PM cannot pass the buck, says NGOs

A Sabah-based student group has announced a New Year’s Eve rally against corruption, warning politicians ahead of the state polls next year against ignoring the people’s will.Suara Mahasiswa UMS representatives at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu today said local police have accepted their notification submitted under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/r/wavAgVKxrwxpCtkJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A Sabah-based student group has announced a New Year’s Eve rally against corruption, warning politicians ahead of the state polls next year against ignoring the people’s will.Suara Mahasiswa UMS representatives at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu today said local police have accepted their notification submitted under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/r/wavAgVKxrwxpCtkJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Sabah student group to hold rally against corruption on Dec 31

Ferry operators at major islands in Malaysia will receive diesel subsidies, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.The new scheme will take effect on Jan 1, 2025, and claims can be submitted on or before Feb 20.“So, I want to remind all operators that if they wish to enjoy this diesel subsidy, which will certainly reduce their operating costs, they must ensure the fare is maintained,” he said at a press conference at his ministry in Putrajaya today.

Ferry operators at major islands in Malaysia will receive diesel subsidies, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.The new scheme will take effect on Jan 1, 2025, and claims can be submitted on or before Feb 20.“So, I want to remind all operators that if they wish to enjoy this diesel subsidy, which will certainly reduce their operating costs, they must ensure the fare is maintained,” he said at a press conference at his ministry in Putrajaya today.

Loke: Ferry operators will receive diesel subsidy, fares must be maintained

The Universiti Malaya (UM) Feminism Club has called on the university to investigate and take firm action against an academic allegedly involved in sexual harassment, including sending nude photographs to students.In line with this, the club submitted a memorandum demanding immediate action by the university administration against the professor in question.Note:AI Voiceover

The Universiti Malaya (UM) Feminism Club has called on the university to investigate and take firm action against an academic allegedly involved in sexual harassment, including sending nude photographs to students.In line with this, the club submitted a memorandum demanding immediate action by the university administration against the professor in question.Note:AI Voiceover

UM students urge university to suspend lecturer who sent nude photos

The cabinet has agreed to accept Ocean Infinity's proposal to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the marine robotics company has proposed to search a new area estimated at 15,000 km2 in the Southern Indian Ocean.Loke said the company had requested the same fee of USD70 million as it did in 2018.This is based on the “no find, no fee” principle, meaning that the government will not bear any costs if the wreckage is not found, he said.

The cabinet has agreed to accept Ocean Infinity's proposal to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the marine robotics company has proposed to search a new area estimated at 15,000 km2 in the Southern Indian Ocean.Loke said the company had requested the same fee of USD70 million as it did in 2018.This is based on the “no find, no fee” principle, meaning that the government will not bear any costs if the wreckage is not found, he said.

Cabinet has agreed to resume search for MH370 with Ocean Infinity, says Loke

Perikatan Nasional will include the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its campaign for the  upcoming Sabah state election next year, said coalition chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin.In a press conference yesterday, he said he agreed to a request from Bersatu vice-president Ronald Kiandee, who asked for the party to include the issue in its election manifesto.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/BedMWDrBhLkytZfo/

Perikatan Nasional will include the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its campaign for the upcoming Sabah state election next year, said coalition chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin.In a press conference yesterday, he said he agreed to a request from Bersatu vice-president Ronald Kiandee, who asked for the party to include the issue in its election manifesto.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/BedMWDrBhLkytZfo/

Muhyiddin: PN will include MA63 in campaign for Sabah polls