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

Electoral reform watchdog Bersih has expressed solidarity with civil society groups and activists under intimidation for exercising their freedom of speech and expression.Specifically, Bersih referred to alleged actions against Suaram’s three-day “Ruang Khas” exhibition in Penang on deaths and torture in police custody, as well as the latest probe against graphic designer Fahmi Reza.Note:AI Voiceover

Electoral reform watchdog Bersih has expressed solidarity with civil society groups and activists under intimidation for exercising their freedom of speech and expression.Specifically, Bersih referred to alleged actions against Suaram’s three-day “Ruang Khas” exhibition in Penang on deaths and torture in police custody, as well as the latest probe against graphic designer Fahmi Reza.Note:AI Voiceover

Are people no longer free to create and be critical of the gov’t? - Bersih

A government lawmaker said today that a moratorium should be imposed on any investigations and prosecutions under Section 233(1) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 concerning satire and parody works.Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan cited amendments to the Act in response to the latest probe against graphic designer Fahmi Reza over a graphic calling newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman as the state’s “number one corruptor”.Note:AI Voiceover

A government lawmaker said today that a moratorium should be imposed on any investigations and prosecutions under Section 233(1) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 concerning satire and parody works.Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan cited amendments to the Act in response to the latest probe against graphic designer Fahmi Reza over a graphic calling newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman as the state’s “number one corruptor”.Note:AI Voiceover

Moratorium should be imposed on CMA probes, says Syahredzan

Following Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal over money laundering and income disclosure charges, 10 NGOs said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must not excuse himself from any responsibility.“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," they said.Note:AI Voiceover

Following Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal over money laundering and income disclosure charges, 10 NGOs said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must not excuse himself from any responsibility.“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," they said.Note:AI Voiceover

NGOs: PM cannot pass the buck over Rosmah's acquittal

Police are investigating PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his alleged statement regarding the Batu Puteh issue, which could potentially cause public unrest.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the investigation was initiated following a report lodged on Monday about the statement posted on Hadi’s X account.Note:AI Voiceover

Police are investigating PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang over his alleged statement regarding the Batu Puteh issue, which could potentially cause public unrest.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the investigation was initiated following a report lodged on Monday about the statement posted on Hadi’s X account.Note:AI Voiceover

Police investigating Hadi over alleged statement on Batu Puteh

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh has chastised a PAS lawmaker for harping on a visit from China naval students to a Chinese private school in Penang back in October.This was in response to Senator Hussin Ismail who had raised the matter once again in the Dewan Negara today, wrongly referring to it as a visit from the "People’s Liberation Army".In response, Wong chided Hussin for distorting facts and questioned what was so sensitive when it came to China, pointing out that even PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang recently met with China’s envoy.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wogvuldikA

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh has chastised a PAS lawmaker for harping on a visit from China naval students to a Chinese private school in Penang back in October.This was in response to Senator Hussin Ismail who had raised the matter once again in the Dewan Negara today, wrongly referring to it as a visit from the "People’s Liberation Army".In response, Wong chided Hussin for distorting facts and questioned what was so sensitive when it came to China, pointing out that even PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang recently met with China’s envoy.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wogvuldikA

Even Hadi met with Chinese envoy, so what's sensitive? - Wong

[KiniNews] The Kuala Lumpur High Court has discharged and acquitted Rosmah Mansor of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Speaking to reporters after the court proceedings today, Rosmah described the court’s decision as a “birthday gift” and said it is also a present for “Bossku” (Najib).Meanwhile, lead prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib said an appeal would be filed.Meanwhile, in a separate story, graphic artist Fahmi Reza is being investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, over a graphic calling newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman the state’s number one corruptor.Fahmi said the police informed him that the probe was following a report lodged by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).___________________📌 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 Kuala Lumpur High Court has discharged and acquitted Rosmah Mansor of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Speaking to reporters after the court proceedings today, Rosmah described the court’s decision as a “birthday gift” and said it is also a present for “Bossku” (Najib).Meanwhile, lead prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib said an appeal would be filed.Meanwhile, in a separate story, graphic artist Fahmi Reza is being investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, over a graphic calling newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman the state’s number one corruptor.Fahmi said the police informed him that the probe was following a report lodged by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).___________________📌 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: Acquittal a birthday gift, says Rosmah; Fahmi under sedition probe over Musa Aman graphic

Sabah PKR has urged people in the state to back the recent appointment of Musa Aman as governor.In a press conference today, Sabah PKR deputy chairperson Peto Galim said the former chief minister is qualified, has gone through the proper process and should be given a chance.

Sabah PKR has urged people in the state to back the recent appointment of Musa Aman as governor.In a press conference today, Sabah PKR deputy chairperson Peto Galim said the former chief minister is qualified, has gone through the proper process and should be given a chance.

Musa Aman should be given a chance, says Sabah PKR on governor appointment

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed gratitude for the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to acquit and discharge Rosmah Mansor in her money laundering and asset disclosure case.The deputy prime minister also hoped that all parties would respect the ruling concerning former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s wife.Note:AI Voiceover

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed gratitude for the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to acquit and discharge Rosmah Mansor in her money laundering and asset disclosure case.The deputy prime minister also hoped that all parties would respect the ruling concerning former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s wife.Note:AI Voiceover

We must respect court's decision, says Zahid on Rosmah's acquittal

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that art must have the freedom to flourish, including forms that are critical of the authorities, as part of building a progressive nation.“Therefore, today, art should move freely and be encouraged, including those that are critical of power and in any form,” he said.Note:AI Voiceover

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that art must have the freedom to flourish, including forms that are critical of the authorities, as part of building a progressive nation.“Therefore, today, art should move freely and be encouraged, including those that are critical of power and in any form,” he said.Note:AI Voiceover

Art must be free, even if it's critical of those in power, says Anwar

Rosmah Mansor has described the court’s decision to discharge and acquit her on 17 charges in a money laundering case this morning as a birthday gift.The Kuala Lumpur High Court has discharged and acquitted Rosmah, who celebrated her birthday on December 10th, of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Note:AI Voiceover

Rosmah Mansor has described the court’s decision to discharge and acquit her on 17 charges in a money laundering case this morning as a birthday gift.The Kuala Lumpur High Court has discharged and acquitted Rosmah, who celebrated her birthday on December 10th, of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7 million and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Note:AI Voiceover

Acquittal a meaningful birthday gift, says Rosmah

Graphic artist Fahmi Reza is being investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, over a graphic calling newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman the state’s “number one corruptor”.Fahmi said the police informed him that the probe was following a report lodged by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).Speaking to the media after giving his statement to the police, Fahmi criticised the Pakatan Harapan-led government for not keeping its promise to repeal Section 233 of the CMA, and have instead “strengthened it”.

Graphic artist Fahmi Reza is being investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, over a graphic calling newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman the state’s “number one corruptor”.Fahmi said the police informed him that the probe was following a report lodged by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).Speaking to the media after giving his statement to the police, Fahmi criticised the Pakatan Harapan-led government for not keeping its promise to repeal Section 233 of the CMA, and have instead “strengthened it”.

Fahmi under sedition probe over graphic on Musa Aman

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today discharged and acquitted Rosmah Mansor of 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7 million, as well as five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Judge K Muniandy granted an order of acquittal after allowing Rosmah's application to have all charges against her quashed.

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur today discharged and acquitted Rosmah Mansor of 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7 million, as well as five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).Judge K Muniandy granted an order of acquittal after allowing Rosmah's application to have all charges against her quashed.

Rosmah acquitted of 17 charges in RM7m money laundering case

[KiniNews] Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has apologised for smoking at an eatery in Negeri Sembilan."I would like to sincerely tender my apology. I will pay the fine,” he said in a press conference at Wisma Putra, Putrajaya today.Earlier, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said an officer from the Seremban District Health Office will hand the Rembau MP a notice ordering him to pay a fine over the offence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, 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 police reports and more are expected to do so soon.___________________📌 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] Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has apologised for smoking at an eatery in Negeri Sembilan."I would like to sincerely tender my apology. I will pay the fine,” he said in a press conference at Wisma Putra, Putrajaya today.Earlier, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said an officer from the Seremban District Health Office will hand the Rembau MP a notice ordering him to pay a fine over the offence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, 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 police reports and more are expected to do so soon.___________________📌 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: Tok Mat apologises for smoking at eatery; Reports lodged against Anwar, ex-ministers

Universiti Malaya today confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against one of the university’s professors.The university administrators also confirmed receiving a report from the UM Feminism Club that highlighted alleged inaction against the professor despite multiple reports of sexual misconduct.Note:AI Voiceover

Universiti Malaya today confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against one of the university’s professors.The university administrators also confirmed receiving a report from the UM Feminism Club that highlighted alleged inaction against the professor despite multiple reports of sexual misconduct.Note:AI Voiceover

Universiti Malaya investigating claims of professor sending nude photos to students

An Umno supreme council member has questioned the sincerity of PAS leaders who raised the issue of the purported royal addendum for former premier Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.Mohd Puad Zarkashi expressed confidence in the sincerity of only one PAS leader - Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Aziz - as he said the senator had shown good faith in defending Najib when he called for the former Umno president to be freed.Note:AI Voiceover

An Umno supreme council member has questioned the sincerity of PAS leaders who raised the issue of the purported royal addendum for former premier Najib Abdul Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.Mohd Puad Zarkashi expressed confidence in the sincerity of only one PAS leader - Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Aziz - as he said the senator had shown good faith in defending Najib when he called for the former Umno president to be freed.Note:AI Voiceover

Are PAS leaders as sincere as Nik Abduh in defending Najib? - Puad

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

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