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

Opposition MP Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) was ordered to leave the Dewan Rakyat this afternoon following a verbal fight among MPs over the usage of Chinese language on signages.Deputy Dewan Rakyat speaker Alice Lau made the order after the PAS representative continued in a verbal clash with Chong Zhemin (Harapan-Kampar).This happened after Chong claimed Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) misled the august house when she accused Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing of playing up racial sentiments.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/tTas9dp-3pY

Opposition MP Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) was ordered to leave the Dewan Rakyat this afternoon following a verbal fight among MPs over the usage of Chinese language on signages.Deputy Dewan Rakyat speaker Alice Lau made the order after the PAS representative continued in a verbal clash with Chong Zhemin (Harapan-Kampar).This happened after Chong claimed Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) misled the august house when she accused Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing of playing up racial sentiments.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/live/tTas9dp-3pY

Dewan Rakyat heats up over signboard issue, Pendang MP ordered to leave

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.

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.

Home Ministry will comply with court ruling on Swatch watches, says Saifuddin

A Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblyperson has forgiven a Warisan assemblyperson who punched her in the shoulder earlier this week.Kunak lawmaker Norazlinah Arif, however, only accepted the apology after lodging a police report.The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Sabah state legislature.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726887

A Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) assemblyperson has forgiven a Warisan assemblyperson who punched her in the shoulder earlier this week.Kunak lawmaker Norazlinah Arif, however, only accepted the apology after lodging a police report.The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Sabah state legislature.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/726887

GRS rep forgives Warisan 'friend' who punched her after lodging report

Putrajaya is seeking a legal amendment that will compel social media platform providers into revealing data about their users upon police request.Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching told the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry plans to table a bill to amend the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, or Act 588, in December to achieve this.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/tTas9dp-3pY

Putrajaya is seeking a legal amendment that will compel social media platform providers into revealing data about their users upon police request.Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching told the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry plans to table a bill to amend the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, or Act 588, in December to achieve this.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/tTas9dp-3pY

Govt seeks legal amendment to compel social media firms to reveal user data

Sabah PKR today reminded that any attempts by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to pressure MACC into expediting a probe on the state’s recent corruption scandal is also tantamount to abuse of power.In a press conference yesterday, Sabah PKR information chief Razeef Rakimin said it is better for us to give room for MACC to freely investigate without any intervention and ensure that good governance within the agency is not compromised.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/PKRSabah/videos/915942020460954

Sabah PKR today reminded that any attempts by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to pressure MACC into expediting a probe on the state’s recent corruption scandal is also tantamount to abuse of power.In a press conference yesterday, Sabah PKR information chief Razeef Rakimin said it is better for us to give room for MACC to freely investigate without any intervention and ensure that good governance within the agency is not compromised.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/PKRSabah/videos/915942020460954

It's an abuse of power if PM pressures MACC on Sabah graft scandal, says PKR leader

A Swiss watchmaker succeeded in getting back its Pride collection timepieces seized by Malaysian authorities in a crackdown last year.The Kuala Lumpur High Court today allowed Swatch Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s judicial review for the return of its watches in various rainbow shades - which is the symbol of the LGBT community.

A Swiss watchmaker succeeded in getting back its Pride collection timepieces seized by Malaysian authorities in a crackdown last year.The Kuala Lumpur High Court today allowed Swatch Group (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s judicial review for the return of its watches in various rainbow shades - which is the symbol of the LGBT community.

Court orders Home Ministry to return seized Swatch watches

Lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has expressed disappointment over the High Court in Kuala Lumpur's decision to allow attorney-general Tommy Thomas' application for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges against Najib Abdul Razak. In his submission earlier, Thomas said on Jan 28, there was an argument on whether there should be a joinder with the other charges."In a move to assist the court and avoid troubling your lordship for a ruling on the point, I propose not to proceed on those three charges before this court."I, therefore, seek an order of DNAA from your lordship on those three charges," he said.Thomas added that Najib would be charged over the three counts of money laundering before the Sessions Court on a later date.Najib is being represented by Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has expressed disappointment over the High Court in Kuala Lumpur's decision to allow attorney-general Tommy Thomas' application for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges against Najib Abdul Razak. In his submission earlier, Thomas said on Jan 28, there was an argument on whether there should be a joinder with the other charges. "In a move to assist the court and avoid troubling your lordship for a ruling on the point, I propose not to proceed on those three charges before this court. "I, therefore, seek an order of DNAA from your lordship on those three charges," he said. Thomas added that Najib would be charged over the three counts of money laundering before the Sessions Court on a later date. Najib is being represented by Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Shafee: This is completely bonkers