[KiniNews] Former premier Najib Abdul Razak and former treasury secretary-general Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah were granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over six criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving RM6.6 billion.The Kuala Lumpur High Court today allowed the defence teams' DNAA bid, following the prosecution's failure to hand over several classified documents crucial to the two accused to prepare their defence.Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin said the DNAA does not prejudice the prosecution as the two accused can still be recharged (in future if the prosecution wishes to do so).Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has challenged Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing to a debate over Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to crack down on signages not properly displaying the Malay language.The war of words between both politicians started after DBKL launched a large-scale operation targeting signages that failed to give sufficient prominence to the Malay language.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

[KiniNews] Former premier Najib Abdul Razak and former treasury secretary-general Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah were granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over six criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving RM6.6 billion.The Kuala Lumpur High Court today allowed the defence teams' DNAA bid, following the prosecution's failure to hand over several classified documents crucial to the two accused to prepare their defence.Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin said the DNAA does not prejudice the prosecution as the two accused can still be recharged (in future if the prosecution wishes to do so).Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has challenged Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing to a debate over Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to crack down on signages not properly displaying the Malay language.The war of words between both politicians started after DBKL launched a large-scale operation targeting signages that failed to give sufficient prominence to the Malay language.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

#KiniNews: Najib, Irwan given DNAA in IPIC case; Signboard issue - Akmal challenges Tiong to debate

PKR’s Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to investigate insurance companies for excessive profiteering by increasing premiums.He told a press conference in Parliament today that the central bank has the power to regulate insurance companies.If the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry could launch investigations over a price increase for eggs, Sim said, surely BNM could do so over insurance premiums increasing.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbTopAIMBqo

PKR’s Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to investigate insurance companies for excessive profiteering by increasing premiums.He told a press conference in Parliament today that the central bank has the power to regulate insurance companies.If the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry could launch investigations over a price increase for eggs, Sim said, surely BNM could do so over insurance premiums increasing.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbTopAIMBqo

MP calls on BNM to probe health insurers over excessive profiteering

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has denied any knowledge about attempts to entice BN away from the coalition government.“I don’t know. I’m just an adviser to SG4 (Sdn Bhd). We talk mostly about development issues, not politics,” he said.

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has denied any knowledge about attempts to entice BN away from the coalition government.“I don’t know. I’m just an adviser to SG4 (Sdn Bhd). We talk mostly about development issues, not politics,” he said.

'I don't know' - Dr M denies knowledge of attempts to entice BN away from govt

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad said whistleblowers should be accorded protection under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010.When asked about the whistleblower behind the alleged Sabah corruption scandal, Mahathir said he did not follow the reports but stressed that whistleblowers must be protected or they would not give information.

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad said whistleblowers should be accorded protection under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010.When asked about the whistleblower behind the alleged Sabah corruption scandal, Mahathir said he did not follow the reports but stressed that whistleblowers must be protected or they would not give information.

Whistleblowers should be accorded protection - Dr M

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin responded to questions about the opposition coalition, especially PAS, which detractors accuse of sowing hatred and divisiveness among the races.In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini, Muhyiddin revealed how the coalition intends to convince non-Muslims to vote for PN.In defence of his coalition partner, Muhyiddin pointed to the restraint that PAS observed when it was part of his administration for 17 months from March 1, 2020, to Aug 16, 2021.

Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin responded to questions about the opposition coalition, especially PAS, which detractors accuse of sowing hatred and divisiveness among the races.In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini, Muhyiddin revealed how the coalition intends to convince non-Muslims to vote for PN.In defence of his coalition partner, Muhyiddin pointed to the restraint that PAS observed when it was part of his administration for 17 months from March 1, 2020, to Aug 16, 2021.

[Interview] Is PN for all or just Malays? Muhyiddin answers

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has challenged Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing to a debate over Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to crack down on signages not properly displaying the Malay language.“I challenge the minister to an open debate on the signboard issue," he said.Akmal also urged the prime minister to replace Tiong with someone else.

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has challenged Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Tiong King Sing to a debate over Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to crack down on signages not properly displaying the Malay language.“I challenge the minister to an open debate on the signboard issue," he said.Akmal also urged the prime minister to replace Tiong with someone else.

Akmal challenges Tiong to open debate on signboard issue

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak and former treasury secretary-general Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah were granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over six criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving RM6.6 billion.The Kuala Lumpur High Court today allowed the defence teams' DNAA bid, following the prosecution's failure to hand over several classified documents crucial to the two accused to prepare their defence.

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak and former treasury secretary-general Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah were granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over six criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving RM6.6 billion.The Kuala Lumpur High Court today allowed the defence teams' DNAA bid, following the prosecution's failure to hand over several classified documents crucial to the two accused to prepare their defence.

Najib, Irwan get DNAA in RM6.6b IPIC CBT case

PAS Youth has proposed that the party’s secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan replace Hamzah Zainudin as the new Perikatan Nasional secretary-general.PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden suggested this in light of Hamzah being given a new mandate as Bersatu’s deputy president.

PAS Youth has proposed that the party’s secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan replace Hamzah Zainudin as the new Perikatan Nasional secretary-general.PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden suggested this in light of Hamzah being given a new mandate as Bersatu’s deputy president.

PAS youth wants Takiyuddin as next PN sec-gen

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has clarified that his apology to China tourists last week had nothing to do with the controversy surrounding non-Malay languages being used on signages.He said the apology was for several accidents involving foreign tourists on tour busses, which have led to injuries and deaths and raised doubts abroad about the quality of tourism in Malaysia.

Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing has clarified that his apology to China tourists last week had nothing to do with the controversy surrounding non-Malay languages being used on signages.He said the apology was for several accidents involving foreign tourists on tour busses, which have led to injuries and deaths and raised doubts abroad about the quality of tourism in Malaysia.

Tiong: My apology was about accidents, it has nothing to do with signage issue

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin was named as PN’s “poster boy” in the previous Sabah state election and GE15.However, a recent verbal spat between Bersatu, PAS, and Gerakan leaders had raised new questions on whether he would once again be the coalition’s prime minister candidate.In an interview with Malaysiakini, Muhyiddin said individual leaders are free to voice their opinions but a final decision, which he is prepared to accept, will be made only in PN’s supreme council monthly meeting.

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin was named as PN’s “poster boy” in the previous Sabah state election and GE15.However, a recent verbal spat between Bersatu, PAS, and Gerakan leaders had raised new questions on whether he would once again be the coalition’s prime minister candidate.In an interview with Malaysiakini, Muhyiddin said individual leaders are free to voice their opinions but a final decision, which he is prepared to accept, will be made only in PN’s supreme council monthly meeting.

[Interview] PN's poster boy: PN supreme council will decide, says Muhyiddin

There is a dark side in the pursuit of the truth with possible danger lying in wait for journalists on the path to effect change as experienced by Malaysiakini reporters S Vinothaa and B Nantha Kumar.KiniTV spoke to the two senior journalists who recalled being threatened after their exposés on migrant workers syndicate and issues related to human trafficking.To find out more about the journalists’ experience, watch the full video of InsideKini.Host: Sheha Mohd AminGuests: B Nantha Kumar and S VinothaaVideo editor: Phung Yie WenProducer: Robin Koh----If you like the reports we produce, consider donating to us by clicking on the link below. Your contribution to KiniTV means a lot. Thank you for your support. https://membership.malaysiakini.com/donation/kinitv

There is a dark side in the pursuit of the truth with possible danger lying in wait for journalists on the path to effect change as experienced by Malaysiakini reporters S Vinothaa and B Nantha Kumar.KiniTV spoke to the two senior journalists who recalled being threatened after their exposés on migrant workers syndicate and issues related to human trafficking.To find out more about the journalists’ experience, watch the full video of InsideKini.Host: Sheha Mohd AminGuests: B Nantha Kumar and S VinothaaVideo editor: Phung Yie WenProducer: Robin Koh----If you like the reports we produce, consider donating to us by clicking on the link below. Your contribution to KiniTV means a lot. Thank you for your support. https://membership.malaysiakini.com/donation/kinitv

INSIDEKINI | Journos threatened over exposés on migrant workers issues

Kampar MP Chong Zhemin has questioned why MCA president Wee Ka Siong is doing the opposition’s work.Chong told a press conference in Parliament today that Wee had referred Rafizi Ramli to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee, under Standing Order 36(12).“And I want to say for the record here, for the whole of Parliament’s history in Malaysia, there has never been a backbencher who has used Standing Order 36(12) to refer their own cabinet minister, a frontbencher, to the Rights and Privileges Committee,” he said.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-wiG46V8Ok&t=282s

Kampar MP Chong Zhemin has questioned why MCA president Wee Ka Siong is doing the opposition’s work.Chong told a press conference in Parliament today that Wee had referred Rafizi Ramli to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee, under Standing Order 36(12).“And I want to say for the record here, for the whole of Parliament’s history in Malaysia, there has never been a backbencher who has used Standing Order 36(12) to refer their own cabinet minister, a frontbencher, to the Rights and Privileges Committee,” he said.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-wiG46V8Ok&t=282s

Why is Wee Ka Siong doing the opposition's job? - DAP MP

Several internal issues currently affecting Perikatan Nasional (PN) suggest that there are cracks in the relationship between PAS and Bersatu, said Pakatan Harapan Communications Director Fahmi Fadzil.Fahmi, who is also the Information Chief of PKR, described the PAS-Bersatu relationship as increasingly strained due to the ongoing dispute over the issue of the ‘poster boy’ (Prime Minister candidate) within PN and, more recently, in the issue of the Perlis Cabinet reshuffle.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/harapandaily/videos/1087874519485005

Several internal issues currently affecting Perikatan Nasional (PN) suggest that there are cracks in the relationship between PAS and Bersatu, said Pakatan Harapan Communications Director Fahmi Fadzil.Fahmi, who is also the Information Chief of PKR, described the PAS-Bersatu relationship as increasingly strained due to the ongoing dispute over the issue of the ‘poster boy’ (Prime Minister candidate) within PN and, more recently, in the issue of the Perlis Cabinet reshuffle.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/harapandaily/videos/1087874519485005

Ties between PAS and Bersatu is becoming more tense - Fahmi

[KiniNews] Umno has reinstated former Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s membership, more than two years after suspending him in October 2022.Tajuddin was supposed to be suspended for six years after this open criticism against Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the party, but this was reversed through a supreme council decision last night.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the supreme council has unanimously agreed to rescind and retract the suspension of Tajuddin’s Umno membership effective immediately.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Veterans Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to give the tourism portfolio to someone more capable of protecting Malaysia’s good name.This was in response to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing's remarks on the signboard issue and his apology to China tourists.Tiong has clarified that his apology to the people of Japan and China was due to a serious accident involving tourists from there and had nothing to do with the signboard issue.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

[KiniNews] Umno has reinstated former Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s membership, more than two years after suspending him in October 2022.Tajuddin was supposed to be suspended for six years after this open criticism against Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the party, but this was reversed through a supreme council decision last night.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the supreme council has unanimously agreed to rescind and retract the suspension of Tajuddin’s Umno membership effective immediately.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Veterans Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to give the tourism portfolio to someone more capable of protecting Malaysia’s good name.This was in response to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing's remarks on the signboard issue and his apology to China tourists.Tiong has clarified that his apology to the people of Japan and China was due to a serious accident involving tourists from there and had nothing to do with the signboard issue.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

#KiniNews: Umno reinstates Tajuddin's membership; Umno veterans calls for PM to replace Tiong

DAP Youth has hit out at Perikatan Nasional for playing up the issue of signage in other languages only now that they are in the opposition.Defending the need for multilingual signboards, DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong said that Malaysia is a multiracial country that welcomes people from all walks of life.“Multilingual signages are nothing new in Malaysia and were present when PN was in power from 2020 to 2022. Why are they fussing over the issue now that they are in the opposition?"

DAP Youth has hit out at Perikatan Nasional for playing up the issue of signage in other languages only now that they are in the opposition.Defending the need for multilingual signboards, DAP Youth chief Woo Kah Leong said that Malaysia is a multiracial country that welcomes people from all walks of life.“Multilingual signages are nothing new in Malaysia and were present when PN was in power from 2020 to 2022. Why are they fussing over the issue now that they are in the opposition?"

DAP Youth: Why didn't PN bring up the signboard issue when they were in power?

The debate over signboard regulations following Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) crackdown continues, with Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun accusing Alor Setar MP Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden of distorting facts.Fong slammed Afnan for not understanding the complexities of governance in the capital city and for employing divisive political tactics after the PAS lawmaker criticised Fong over his response to DBKL’s move.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727068

The debate over signboard regulations following Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) crackdown continues, with Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun accusing Alor Setar MP Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden of distorting facts.Fong slammed Afnan for not understanding the complexities of governance in the capital city and for employing divisive political tactics after the PAS lawmaker criticised Fong over his response to DBKL’s move.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727068

Bukit Bintang MP hits out at PAS MP over signboard issue

Several DAP lawmakers in Kuala Lumpur have vowed to stand their ground and not yield to BN’s “impossible” demand for the party’s parliamentary seats.Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai, and Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun were responding to BN's aim of contesting five Federal Territories constituencies in the next general election.Teresa Kok stressed that they would not concede their seats, however, she believes that BN would not seek to contest seats that DAP has already secured.

Several DAP lawmakers in Kuala Lumpur have vowed to stand their ground and not yield to BN’s “impossible” demand for the party’s parliamentary seats.Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai, and Bukit Bintang MP Fong Kui Lun were responding to BN's aim of contesting five Federal Territories constituencies in the next general election.Teresa Kok stressed that they would not concede their seats, however, she believes that BN would not seek to contest seats that DAP has already secured.

Federal Territories DAP won't concede seats held by party to BN

The abolishment of UPSR and PT3 examinations aimed to reduce academic stress among school students, the Dewan Rakyat heard this morning.This was according to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, who was responding to a question from Tan Kar Hing (Harapan-Gopeng) about recent suicide cases among students, which some had blamed on stressful school curriculums.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mm1Ycug9BYU

The abolishment of UPSR and PT3 examinations aimed to reduce academic stress among school students, the Dewan Rakyat heard this morning.This was according to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, who was responding to a question from Tan Kar Hing (Harapan-Gopeng) about recent suicide cases among students, which some had blamed on stressful school curriculums.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mm1Ycug9BYU

UPSR, PT3 abolished to reduce students' academic stress, says Fadhlina

Any allegations or attempts to discredit the success of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to four countries recently are irresponsible, says an aide to the premier.Political secretary to the prime minister, Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, said Malaysia had achieved several significant milestones through the visit to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Brazil.

Any allegations or attempts to discredit the success of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to four countries recently are irresponsible, says an aide to the premier.Political secretary to the prime minister, Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, said Malaysia had achieved several significant milestones through the visit to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Brazil.

Attempts to discredit success of PM's official visits abroad is irresponsible, says aide

Umno has reinstated former Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s membership, more than two years after suspending him in October 2022.Tajuddin was supposed to be suspended for six years after this open criticism against Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the party, but this was reversed through a supreme council decision yesterday.

Umno has reinstated former Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s membership, more than two years after suspending him in October 2022.Tajuddin was supposed to be suspended for six years after this open criticism against Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the party, but this was reversed through a supreme council decision yesterday.

Tajuddin reinstated as Umno member

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the Perlis exco reshuffle yesterday was a means of correcting an error.He said that during the first reshuffle last year, Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli - who is from PAS - had made appointments from Bersatu without consulting the party.However, in an interview with Malaysiakini at his office in Kuala Lumpur yesterday – just hours after the latest reshuffle – Muhyiddin said Shukri had adopted a different approach this year.

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the Perlis exco reshuffle yesterday was a means of correcting an error.He said that during the first reshuffle last year, Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli - who is from PAS - had made appointments from Bersatu without consulting the party.However, in an interview with Malaysiakini at his office in Kuala Lumpur yesterday – just hours after the latest reshuffle – Muhyiddin said Shukri had adopted a different approach this year.

[Interview] Perlis exco reshuffle was to correct a past error, says Muhyiddin

[KiniNews] The Home Ministry will comply with a court decision to return 172 watches seized in a crackdown last year from the Swatch Pride collection.Speaking to reporters in Putrajaya, its minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail defended the crackdown, saying that it followed procedures and laws but also conceded to the court’s purview to rule in a challenge filed by the Swiss watchmaker.“If that is the court decision, by right, the Home Ministry must comply with the decision, or else it would be viewed as contempt. So I must first get the report on the judgment,” said Saifuddin.Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has responded to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing over his remarks on Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s crackdown on business signages.Akmal told Tiong that the ones who are making it racist are those who have lived in Malaysia for so long but still pretend not to understand the laws and sensitivities of the people in this country.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

[KiniNews] The Home Ministry will comply with a court decision to return 172 watches seized in a crackdown last year from the Swatch Pride collection.Speaking to reporters in Putrajaya, its minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail defended the crackdown, saying that it followed procedures and laws but also conceded to the court’s purview to rule in a challenge filed by the Swiss watchmaker.“If that is the court decision, by right, the Home Ministry must comply with the decision, or else it would be viewed as contempt. So I must first get the report on the judgment,” said Saifuddin.Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has responded to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing over his remarks on Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s crackdown on business signages.Akmal told Tiong that the ones who are making it racist are those who have lived in Malaysia for so long but still pretend not to understand the laws and sensitivities of the people in this country.___________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 25, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link in the description below.https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/promo?code=MK25ANTVEN —📌 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!

#KiniNews: KDN will comply with ruling on Swatch watches; Akmal responds to Tiong on signboard issue

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has criticised Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing for apologising to China tourists.At a press conference in Parliament today, the Bersatu lawmaker questioned Tiong’s motives and reasoning, describing the move as unwarranted and trivial.Wan Fayhsal’s comments came in response to media reports about Tiong’s recent apology during his speech at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) opening in Shanghai.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726979Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fw6FmFEJwZ8

Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has criticised Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing for apologising to China tourists.At a press conference in Parliament today, the Bersatu lawmaker questioned Tiong’s motives and reasoning, describing the move as unwarranted and trivial.Wan Fayhsal’s comments came in response to media reports about Tiong’s recent apology during his speech at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) opening in Shanghai.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726979Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fw6FmFEJwZ8

Wan Fayhsal: Is Tiong China's tourism minister or Malaysia's?

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in defence mode after his remarks in Parliament raised questions about private businesses allegedly paying for his travel expenses on official trips.Anwar clarified that his portion of travel expenses were all covered by the government.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is in defence mode after his remarks in Parliament raised questions about private businesses allegedly paying for his travel expenses on official trips.Anwar clarified that his portion of travel expenses were all covered by the government.

Govt did not use private funds, says Anwar on funding for flights

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has responded to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing over his remarks on Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s crackdown on business signages.“The ones who are being racist are those who have lived in Malaysia for so long but still pretend not to understand the laws and sensitivities of the people in this country, minister,” said Akmal.Akmal also drew comparisons with other countries where national languages dominate public signage.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726901

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has responded to Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing over his remarks on Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s crackdown on business signages.“The ones who are being racist are those who have lived in Malaysia for so long but still pretend not to understand the laws and sensitivities of the people in this country, minister,” said Akmal.Akmal also drew comparisons with other countries where national languages dominate public signage.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726901

Akmal responds to Tiong over signboard issue

Police are investigating a Perak executive council member after his Indonesian domestic worker accused him of sexually assaulting her.Contacted by Malaysiakini this afternoon, Bukit Aman sexual, women and children's investigations division (D11) principal assistant director Choo Lily confirmed that a report was lodged yesterday.She said the DAP state assemblyperson is being investigated for rape and police have recorded the alleged victim's statement.However, she declined to reveal if the alleged suspect has been summoned for questioning.

Police are investigating a Perak executive council member after his Indonesian domestic worker accused him of sexually assaulting her.Contacted by Malaysiakini this afternoon, Bukit Aman sexual, women and children's investigations division (D11) principal assistant director Choo Lily confirmed that a report was lodged yesterday.She said the DAP state assemblyperson is being investigated for rape and police have recorded the alleged victim's statement.However, she declined to reveal if the alleged suspect has been summoned for questioning.

Police investigating Perak exco member over 'rape' charge