Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut unveiled his campaign manifesto at an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor today.Among the attendees at today’s event were Selangor PN chairperson Azmin Ali, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan, Selangor Gerakan president Henry Teoh, and Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) president P Punithan.Video source:Sumber Video: https://www.facebook.com/tvpaspusat/videos/954496896457242

Perikatan Nasional candidate Khairul Azhari Saut unveiled his campaign manifesto at an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor today.Among the attendees at today’s event were Selangor PN chairperson Azmin Ali, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan, Selangor Gerakan president Henry Teoh, and Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) president P Punithan.Video source:Sumber Video: https://www.facebook.com/tvpaspusat/videos/954496896457242

[Full Video] PN candidate unveils manifesto for KKB polls

[KiniNews] A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan.This is over Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.Wan Saiful had blamed Fahmi for the decline of the ranking after Malaysia dropped 34 places since last year.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.___________________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] A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan.This is over Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.Wan Saiful had blamed Fahmi for the decline of the ranking after Malaysia dropped 34 places since last year.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.___________________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: Fahmi returns fire in press freedom war; Cops arrest suspect in acid attack on footballer

A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan."Unlike Israel, we don't kill people like what is happening in Gaza,” the minister said in response to Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.“We also don't shut down any media outlets like what happened yesterday when Israel shut down and searched Al Jazeera's office," he added.

A battle is raging in Malaysia over the World Press Freedom Index between Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Bersatu leader Wan Saiful Wan Jan."Unlike Israel, we don't kill people like what is happening in Gaza,” the minister said in response to Wan Saiful's criticism that Malaysia ranked at 107 fared worse than Israel at 101.“We also don't shut down any media outlets like what happened yesterday when Israel shut down and searched Al Jazeera's office," he added.

Fahmi hits back at Wan Saiful over Press Freedom Index

The Court of Appeal ruled that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was not misled by the four abuse of power charges linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.In a full written grounds of judgment released on Friday last week, the three-person appellate bench chaired by Hadhariah Syed Ali said that the particulars in the four charges were enough to notify the Pagoh MP on what precisely he was being charged with.

The Court of Appeal ruled that former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was not misled by the four abuse of power charges linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.In a full written grounds of judgment released on Friday last week, the three-person appellate bench chaired by Hadhariah Syed Ali said that the particulars in the four charges were enough to notify the Pagoh MP on what precisely he was being charged with.

Court of Appeal: Muhyiddin's money laundering charges were clear

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech during meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's full speech during meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya.Video Source: https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188

[Full video] Anwar Ibrahim's full speech at PMO monthly assembly

All parties must give room for the police to investigate two men who allegedly displayed the image of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign.Selangor Pakatan Harapan chairperson Amirudin Shari urged the public not to speculate, as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704594

All parties must give room for the police to investigate two men who allegedly displayed the image of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign.Selangor Pakatan Harapan chairperson Amirudin Shari urged the public not to speculate, as it could disrupt the ongoing investigation.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704594

Display of Agong's photo: Let police conduct investigations, says Amirudin

Police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.

Police have arrested a man in his 20s over yesterday's acid attack against national football player Faisal Halim.Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they are set to acquire a remand order against the suspect today.

Police arrest suspect in acid attack on footballer Faisal Halim

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged workers in the government sector to work efficiently, as it is the factor in driving the country’s economic growth.Speaking at his meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya, Anwar cited the exemplary work ethic displayed by Saudi Arabian staff and told the government workers to follow.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704609

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged workers in the government sector to work efficiently, as it is the factor in driving the country’s economic growth.Speaking at his meeting with Prime Minister’s Department staff in Putrajaya, Anwar cited the exemplary work ethic displayed by Saudi Arabian staff and told the government workers to follow.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/821235986577188Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704609

Anwar calls for higher govt efficiency, cites work ethic of Saudi firm as example

Hulu Selangor MP Hasnizan Harun said Indian voters have a “special” role in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.The Hulu Selangor PAS chairperson believes the support of Indian voters could be decisive in the upcoming polls.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704603

Hulu Selangor MP Hasnizan Harun said Indian voters have a “special” role in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.The Hulu Selangor PAS chairperson believes the support of Indian voters could be decisive in the upcoming polls.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704603

Support of Indian voters could be decisive in KKB polls, says PAS MP

Civil servants who are lazy and have disciplinary issues will be excluded from getting automatic salary hikes, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He regarded the current remuneration system as unfair to civil servants who are dedicated to their jobs because even the lazy could enjoy an annual salary increase.Thus, he announced that the government would introduce a mechanism to deny problematic officers from getting such benefits in the future.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704582

Civil servants who are lazy and have disciplinary issues will be excluded from getting automatic salary hikes, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He regarded the current remuneration system as unfair to civil servants who are dedicated to their jobs because even the lazy could enjoy an annual salary increase.Thus, he announced that the government would introduce a mechanism to deny problematic officers from getting such benefits in the future.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704582

PM: No pay hike for lazy, problematic civil servants

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has reiterated that the party has never opposed the existence of vernacular schools in the country.Instead, the Pasir Mas MP said PAS only requests that reforms be made to these types of schools.

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has reiterated that the party has never opposed the existence of vernacular schools in the country.Instead, the Pasir Mas MP said PAS only requests that reforms be made to these types of schools.

PAS has never been against vernacular schools, says Fadhli

Full speech of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

Full speech of DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

[FULL VIDEO] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke speech in Kuala Kubu Bharu - 3 May 2024

Full speech of Amanah president Mohamad Sabu at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

Full speech of Amanah president Mohamad Sabu at Ceramah Mega Perpaduan in Batang Kali.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/100044506086587/videos/1654867051924808

[FULL VIDEO] Amanah president Mohamad Sabu speech in Kuala Kubu Bharu - 3 May 2024

Selangor Menteri Besar criticises the opposition and accuses them of playing up issues without facts just to rile up the rakyat.Speaking at a Mega Perpaduan event in Batang Kali, Amirudin also slams former economy minister Azmin Ali and calls him a person who lacks an understanding of economics.

Selangor Menteri Besar criticises the opposition and accuses them of playing up issues without facts just to rile up the rakyat.Speaking at a Mega Perpaduan event in Batang Kali, Amirudin also slams former economy minister Azmin Ali and calls him a person who lacks an understanding of economics.

Selangor MB calls Azmin failed minister

[KiniNews] The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify their corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million. Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.In her  judgment, she stated that the doctrine of ‘autrefois acquit’ or rule against double jeopardy argued by the defense did not apply as it did not meet the requirements.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said the accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification.“Based on Islamic judicial methods, accusations of insulting Islam against the management of KK Mart have not been proven. In addition, the act of boycotting a certain race is also not in line with the prophet’s ‘sunnah’,” he told a press conference at the Perak Mufti Department.___________________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 Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify their corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million. Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.In her judgment, she stated that the doctrine of ‘autrefois acquit’ or rule against double jeopardy argued by the defense did not apply as it did not meet the requirements.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said the accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification.“Based on Islamic judicial methods, accusations of insulting Islam against the management of KK Mart have not been proven. In addition, the act of boycotting a certain race is also not in line with the prophet’s ‘sunnah’,” he told a press conference at the Perak Mufti Department.___________________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: Court retains charges against Guan Eng, wife; Perak mufti responds to KK Mart boycott

As the clock ticks down to polling day on May 11, former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has issued an ominous warning to Pakatan Harapan and Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.“There is a disconnect between the Selangor state government and Indians,” he told Malaysiakini after visiting Kuala Kubu Baharu.Charles said there were also suggestions that the menteri besar meet with the Indian community to respond to their various grievances.

As the clock ticks down to polling day on May 11, former DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago has issued an ominous warning to Pakatan Harapan and Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.“There is a disconnect between the Selangor state government and Indians,” he told Malaysiakini after visiting Kuala Kubu Baharu.Charles said there were also suggestions that the menteri besar meet with the Indian community to respond to their various grievances.

Indian voters don't need ceramah, want to meet S’gor MB, says Charles

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has denied claims of widening fissures between parties in the unity government.During an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night, he said every party is helping to  ensure that the candidate from the unity government wins.

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has denied claims of widening fissures between parties in the unity government.During an event in Kuala Kubu Baharu last night, he said every party is helping to ensure that the candidate from the unity government wins.

Zambry denies claims of widening fissures between parties in unity govt

The accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said today.“From the explanation made by the KK Mart management and the public apology for the incident, as well as the explanation given to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), it turns out that the existence of this pillar of ‘alqasdul jinaei’ cannot be proven," he said.

The accusations that KK Mart insulted Islam were not proven so the boycott against the company’s outlets had no justification, Perak mufti Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said today.“From the explanation made by the KK Mart management and the public apology for the incident, as well as the explanation given to the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim), it turns out that the existence of this pillar of ‘alqasdul jinaei’ cannot be proven," he said.

KK Mart not proven to have insulted Islam, says Perak mufti

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng trained his guns on Perikatan Nasional for zeroing in on the Pakatan Harapan candidate’s vernacular education background.He pointed out that Chang Ming Youn, who was awarded the green beret after completing the army commando training, also studied in a vernacular school.“Would you call him unpatriotic as well?” Lim asked, stating that harping on the vernacular education issue is “low class”.

DAP national chairperson Lim Guan Eng trained his guns on Perikatan Nasional for zeroing in on the Pakatan Harapan candidate’s vernacular education background.He pointed out that Chang Ming Youn, who was awarded the green beret after completing the army commando training, also studied in a vernacular school.“Would you call him unpatriotic as well?” Lim asked, stating that harping on the vernacular education issue is “low class”.

Guan Eng: Commando Chang studied in a vernacular school, is he unpatriotic?

DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng has told voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to make the right choice by choosing a candidate who aligns with the aspirations of the state and Federal governments and to not vote a representative out of anger which could jeopardise their future.Guan Eng called on voters to back Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao so that she can help them to solve their problems.Full story:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=aDfIpUax6nYiLmvZ

DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng has told voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to make the right choice by choosing a candidate who aligns with the aspirations of the state and Federal governments and to not vote a representative out of anger which could jeopardise their future.Guan Eng called on voters to back Harapan candidate Pang Sock Tao so that she can help them to solve their problems.Full story:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=aDfIpUax6nYiLmvZ

Vote for a candidate that can help you, says Guan Eng

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has appealed to the voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to vote for the unity government's candidate Pang Sock Tao.During an event last night, Zambry told the audience that Pang does not just represent DAP but is a candidate for the unity government and represents their commitment and their policies.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=NZlzF9Om1v0lnBrk

Umno secretary-general Zambry Abdul Kadir has appealed to the voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu to vote for the unity government's candidate Pang Sock Tao.During an event last night, Zambry told the audience that Pang does not just represent DAP but is a candidate for the unity government and represents their commitment and their policies.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?mibextid=oFDknk&ref=watch_permalink&v=1668257367311331&rdid=NZlzF9Om1v0lnBrk

Vote for candidate from the unity government in KKB polls, says Zambry

The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify the corruption and money laundering case against them.Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.The criminal court today also denied a similar application by businessperson Phang Li Koon.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704326

The Penang High Court denied an application by the state’s former chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew to nullify the corruption and money laundering case against them.Judge Rofiah Mohamad this morning dismissed the duo’s striking-out application.The criminal court today also denied a similar application by businessperson Phang Li Koon.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704326

Court dismisses application by Guan Eng, wife to strike out graft charges

Allowing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home will undermine the rule of law, said Projek Sama.The NGO said this is because the home minister has not made any regulation to enable home detentions.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704262

Allowing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to serve the rest of his prison sentence at home will undermine the rule of law, said Projek Sama.The NGO said this is because the home minister has not made any regulation to enable home detentions.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704262

NGO: Allowing Najib home detention could be an affront to the rule of law

Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s failure to obtain leave to file an affidavit in Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid raises various questions and concerns about the government’s integrity and the Malay rulers’ institution, says PAS.PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the matter was compounded by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s irresolute stance on the issue involving an alleged “addendum order” issued by former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah in January as well as Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit confirming the document’s existence.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704322

Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s failure to obtain leave to file an affidavit in Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid raises various questions and concerns about the government’s integrity and the Malay rulers’ institution, says PAS.PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the matter was compounded by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s irresolute stance on the issue involving an alleged “addendum order” issued by former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah in January as well as Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s affidavit confirming the document’s existence.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/704322

Quashing of Zafrul's affidavit raises concerns about govt's integrity, says PAS

Perikatan Nasional has never discussed closing down vernacular schools but wants its curriculum to reflect the national character, said Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.“We cannot close vernacular schools. As to what we debated in Parliament, we want vernacular schools to be enriched with the national curriculum so it reflects the national character. This is the government’s education policy. So it is a different story."“But on principle, PN will not close down vernacular schools. How can we do that? We are not part of the government and since the onset, we have not discussed this as a major issue,” Wan Fayhsal told reporters in Batang Kali, Selangor, today.

Perikatan Nasional has never discussed closing down vernacular schools but wants its curriculum to reflect the national character, said Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.“We cannot close vernacular schools. As to what we debated in Parliament, we want vernacular schools to be enriched with the national curriculum so it reflects the national character. This is the government’s education policy. So it is a different story."“But on principle, PN will not close down vernacular schools. How can we do that? We are not part of the government and since the onset, we have not discussed this as a major issue,” Wan Fayhsal told reporters in Batang Kali, Selangor, today.

PN never discussed closing down vernacular schools, says Wan Fayhsal

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today unveiled his administration’s future direction agenda titled “Shared Prosperity 2030”, which places focus on economic development while renewing the promises that Pakatan Harapan made and claiming that 39.01 percent of its 464 initiatives have been carried out.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today unveiled his administration’s future direction agenda titled “Shared Prosperity 2030”, which places focus on economic development while renewing the promises that Pakatan Harapan made and claiming that 39.01 percent of its 464 initiatives have been carried out.

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