Malaysiakini journalist B Nantha Kumar was charged under the MACC Act at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this morning.The 42-year-old senior journalist claimed trial to the charge under Section 16(a)(A) of the Act, which carries a maximum prison term of up to 20 years and a fine not less than five times the amount of bribe accepted.Nantha, who has exposed numerous migrant worker syndicates in the past, has denied the allegation of accepting a RM20,000 bribe from a Pakistani agent.

Malaysiakini journalist B Nantha Kumar was charged under the MACC Act at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this morning.The 42-year-old senior journalist claimed trial to the charge under Section 16(a)(A) of the Act, which carries a maximum prison term of up to 20 years and a fine not less than five times the amount of bribe accepted.Nantha, who has exposed numerous migrant worker syndicates in the past, has denied the allegation of accepting a RM20,000 bribe from a Pakistani agent.

Malaysiakini reporter claims trial to bribery charge

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the MACC headquarters at around 8.46am today for another round of questioning in a corruption and money laundering investigation against him.Ismail Sabri is being investigated over alleged corruption and money laundering related to the expenditure and procurement of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure from August 2021 to November 2022.

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the MACC headquarters at around 8.46am today for another round of questioning in a corruption and money laundering investigation against him.Ismail Sabri is being investigated over alleged corruption and money laundering related to the expenditure and procurement of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure from August 2021 to November 2022.

Ismail Sabri returns to MACC HQ to continue giving statement

PKR’s Hassan Abdul Karim said that the RM1.1 billion cash injection given to Sapura Energy Bhd fit the literal definition of a “bail out” despite the government stating otherwise.The Pasir Gudang MP referred to the Cambridge Dictionary, noting that “bail out” is an English term and that its closest equivalent in Malay would be “menyelamatkan (to save)”.

PKR’s Hassan Abdul Karim said that the RM1.1 billion cash injection given to Sapura Energy Bhd fit the literal definition of a “bail out” despite the government stating otherwise.The Pasir Gudang MP referred to the Cambridge Dictionary, noting that “bail out” is an English term and that its closest equivalent in Malay would be “menyelamatkan (to save)”.

RM1.1b for Sapura Energy is a bailout, says Hassan Karim

The whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal underwent nearly 11 hours of questioning - from 10am to nearly 9pm at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya yesterday.According to the 36-year-old businessperson, the investigating officers informed him that the interview linked the nine videos and the trove of WhatsApp messages he exposed in connection with the scandal had concluded.

The whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal underwent nearly 11 hours of questioning - from 10am to nearly 9pm at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya yesterday.According to the 36-year-old businessperson, the investigating officers informed him that the interview linked the nine videos and the trove of WhatsApp messages he exposed in connection with the scandal had concluded.

Sabah whistleblower quizzed for 11 hours

Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar arrived at the Shah Alam Sessions Court at around 8.50am, where he is set to be charged over allegations of receiving a RM20,000 bribe.Nantha, has previously denied the allegation of accepting a RM20,000 bribe from a Pakistani agent.

Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar arrived at the Shah Alam Sessions Court at around 8.50am, where he is set to be charged over allegations of receiving a RM20,000 bribe.Nantha, has previously denied the allegation of accepting a RM20,000 bribe from a Pakistani agent.

Malaysiakini journalist arrives at Shah Alam court, to be charged today

[KiniNews] Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob left the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at about 3pm today after spending more than four hours answering investigators’ questions regarding alleged corruption linked to the “Keluarga Malaysia” government project.Lawyer Ragunath Kesavan told Malaysiakini that the statement recording session will continue tomorrow, where Ismail Sabri is expected to meet the investigating officers again at 10am.On March 3rd, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki reportedly said Ismail Sabri was a suspect in the investigation following the discovery of about RM170 million in various currencies and 16kg of gold bars in a safe house.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) today slammed MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki for naming the whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal.C4 condemned Azam's actions as "sheer negligence", adding that this would undermine any protection granted to the whistleblower in the future.___________________📌 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] Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob left the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at about 3pm today after spending more than four hours answering investigators’ questions regarding alleged corruption linked to the “Keluarga Malaysia” government project.Lawyer Ragunath Kesavan told Malaysiakini that the statement recording session will continue tomorrow, where Ismail Sabri is expected to meet the investigating officers again at 10am.On March 3rd, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki reportedly said Ismail Sabri was a suspect in the investigation following the discovery of about RM170 million in various currencies and 16kg of gold bars in a safe house.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) today slammed MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki for naming the whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal.C4 condemned Azam's actions as "sheer negligence", adding that this would undermine any protection granted to the whistleblower in the future.___________________📌 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: MACC to continue grilling Ismail Sabri tomorrow; C4 slams Azam for naming whistleblower

The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) today slammed MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki for naming the whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal."The risk that this whistleblower has taken in seeking to come forward with his story is clear, yet authorities seem to have completely disregarded his safety and security — with Azam’s disclosure only increasing the threat posed to the whistleblower for his actions," it said.

The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) today slammed MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki for naming the whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal."The risk that this whistleblower has taken in seeking to come forward with his story is clear, yet authorities seem to have completely disregarded his safety and security — with Azam’s disclosure only increasing the threat posed to the whistleblower for his actions," it said.

C4 hits out at Azam for revealing full name of Sabah whistleblower

Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya at 3.13pm today.Ismail Sabri spent around five hours giving his statement to the MACC, he is expected to be returning to the MACC HQ tomorrow.

Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya at 3.13pm today.Ismail Sabri spent around five hours giving his statement to the MACC, he is expected to be returning to the MACC HQ tomorrow.

MACC quizzes Ismail Sabri for 5 hours, to continue questioning tomorrow

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hit back at critics of the government's RM1.1 billion cash injection into debt-ridden Sapura Energy Bhd.Stressing that the funding is to be exclusively used to repay vendors, Anwar lamented that he would have been lambasted whether Putrajaya had stepped in with its assistance or not.Anwar, who is also the finance minister, admitted that while the government is aware of issues plaguing Sapura Energy, it considered against punishing the vendors as they were not in the wrong.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hit back at critics of the government's RM1.1 billion cash injection into debt-ridden Sapura Energy Bhd.Stressing that the funding is to be exclusively used to repay vendors, Anwar lamented that he would have been lambasted whether Putrajaya had stepped in with its assistance or not.Anwar, who is also the finance minister, admitted that while the government is aware of issues plaguing Sapura Energy, it considered against punishing the vendors as they were not in the wrong.

Anwar hits back at critics, says RM1.1b is for Sapura to repay local vendors

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged MACC to cancel its plan to charge Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar with bribery.This followed MACC’s notice to Nantha yesterday, telling the journalist to appear at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday.In condemning the decision, CPJ Asia programme coordinator Beh Lih Yi said, “Journalists must be free to uncover wrongdoing and corruption.”

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged MACC to cancel its plan to charge Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar with bribery.This followed MACC’s notice to Nantha yesterday, telling the journalist to appear at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday.In condemning the decision, CPJ Asia programme coordinator Beh Lih Yi said, “Journalists must be free to uncover wrongdoing and corruption.”

MACC should drop their charges against Malaysiakini reporter, says press group

The businessperson who revealed the damning videos and WhatsApp messages of Sabah assemblypersons was questioned for more than five hours at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.He told Malaysiakini that the session started at 11.30am and ended at 5pm. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, was present throughout the session.

The businessperson who revealed the damning videos and WhatsApp messages of Sabah assemblypersons was questioned for more than five hours at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.He told Malaysiakini that the session started at 11.30am and ended at 5pm. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, was present throughout the session.

MACC quizzes whistleblower in Sabah scandal for more than five hours

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he has advised Tengku Zafrul Aziz not to make a hasty decision about leaving the party for PKR.This followed rumours about the Umno supreme council member contemplating joining the party of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he has advised Tengku Zafrul Aziz not to make a hasty decision about leaving the party for PKR.This followed rumours about the Umno supreme council member contemplating joining the party of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Zahid advises Zafrul to not be hasty in switching from Umno to PKR

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at around 9.45am today.The MACC will be recording Ismail Sabri's statement in relation to a corruption and money laundering probe.This came after several delays due to his health.

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at around 9.45am today.The MACC will be recording Ismail Sabri's statement in relation to a corruption and money laundering probe.This came after several delays due to his health.

Ismail Sabri arrives at MACC headquarters to have statement recorded

Umno has reiterated that the discovery of RM170 million in cash and gold bars in MACC’s Keluarga Malaysia probe that implicated former premier Ismail Sabri Yaakob has nothing to do with the party.Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi repeated the party’s stand that it is leaving the matter to the MACC for the graftbusters to conduct a fair and transparent investigation.

Umno has reiterated that the discovery of RM170 million in cash and gold bars in MACC’s Keluarga Malaysia probe that implicated former premier Ismail Sabri Yaakob has nothing to do with the party.Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi repeated the party’s stand that it is leaving the matter to the MACC for the graftbusters to conduct a fair and transparent investigation.

Ismail Sabri case: Umno has nothing to do with the seized cash, gold bars, says Zahid

[KiniNews] The whistleblower who exposed the corruption scandal in Sabah is unfazed at having his full name revealed by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.He refused to dwell on whether it was intentional and stressed that he is “prepared to go all the way”.Yesterday, former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya identified the whistleblower who was exposed only as “Albert”, withholding his full name to protect him.However, hours later, Azam disclosed his surname to the media at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar is set to be charged at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court this Friday over allegations of receiving a RM20,000 bribe.Nantha, who has denied the accusation, was informed this afternoon by MACC that he would face charges.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

[KiniNews] The whistleblower who exposed the corruption scandal in Sabah is unfazed at having his full name revealed by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.He refused to dwell on whether it was intentional and stressed that he is “prepared to go all the way”.Yesterday, former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya identified the whistleblower who was exposed only as “Albert”, withholding his full name to protect him.However, hours later, Azam disclosed his surname to the media at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar is set to be charged at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court this Friday over allegations of receiving a RM20,000 bribe.Nantha, who has denied the accusation, was informed this afternoon by MACC that he would face charges.___________________📌 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: Whistleblower unfazed as Azam names him; Mkini journo to be charged Friday

An opposition MP has questioned if a cabinet consensus was reached in the public allocation of RM1.1 billion to Sapura Energy Bhd.Bachok MP Syahir Sulaiman also wanted to know the rationale and merit behind the allocation to a company struggling with financial losses and competitiveness.

An opposition MP has questioned if a cabinet consensus was reached in the public allocation of RM1.1 billion to Sapura Energy Bhd.Bachok MP Syahir Sulaiman also wanted to know the rationale and merit behind the allocation to a company struggling with financial losses and competitiveness.

PAS MP: Is there cabinet consensus on Sapura Energy bailout?

Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar is set to be charged at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court this Friday over allegations of receiving a RM20,000 bribe.Nantha, who has denied the accusation, was informed this afternoon by MACC that he would face charges.

Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar is set to be charged at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court this Friday over allegations of receiving a RM20,000 bribe.Nantha, who has denied the accusation, was informed this afternoon by MACC that he would face charges.

Malaysiakini reporter to be charged Friday

Sabah assembly speaker Kadzim Yahya has reaffirmed that he only borrowed RM50,000 and was unaware of the alleged RM350,000 referenced in the video published by Malaysiakini.“I don’t know anything about the RM350,000. My response about returning the money was in relation to the RM50,000 I borrowed from him, but he said it was fine,” he told the Daily Express.

Sabah assembly speaker Kadzim Yahya has reaffirmed that he only borrowed RM50,000 and was unaware of the alleged RM350,000 referenced in the video published by Malaysiakini.“I don’t know anything about the RM350,000. My response about returning the money was in relation to the RM50,000 I borrowed from him, but he said it was fine,” he told the Daily Express.

I borrowed RM50k, don't know anything about RM350K, says Sabah speaker

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC has no plan to take any further action against the three Era FM presenters who mocked a Hindu religious ceremony, saying “they have gone through enough”.This followed the agency’s decision to issue an RM250,000 compound against Maestra Broadcasting Sdn Bhd, which is the radio station operator that holds its broadcasting licence.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the MCMC has no plan to take any further action against the three Era FM presenters who mocked a Hindu religious ceremony, saying “they have gone through enough”.This followed the agency’s decision to issue an RM250,000 compound against Maestra Broadcasting Sdn Bhd, which is the radio station operator that holds its broadcasting licence.

Fahmi: No plans to take any further action against Era FM DJs

The businessperson who exposed the corruption scandal in Sabah is unfazed at having his full name revealed by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.Yesterday, former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya identified the whistleblower who was exposed only as “Albert”, withholding his full name to protect him.However, hours later, Azam disclosed his surname to the media at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu.

The businessperson who exposed the corruption scandal in Sabah is unfazed at having his full name revealed by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.Yesterday, former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya identified the whistleblower who was exposed only as “Albert”, withholding his full name to protect him.However, hours later, Azam disclosed his surname to the media at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu.

Whistleblower unfazed on Azam revealing his full name

The MCMC is investigating a Facebook post that was reuploaded by Islamic preacher Zamri Vinoth after it was taken down by the social media company yesterday.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has ordered the agency to look into the issue and will act based on MCMC findings.

The MCMC is investigating a Facebook post that was reuploaded by Islamic preacher Zamri Vinoth after it was taken down by the social media company yesterday.Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has ordered the agency to look into the issue and will act based on MCMC findings.

MCMC investigating Zamri for reuploading offensive FB post

The MACC will record a statement from former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday (March 13) as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption and money laundering cases linked to him.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that the Bera MP is expected to appear at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 10am to provide his statement.

The MACC will record a statement from former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday (March 13) as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption and money laundering cases linked to him.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that the Bera MP is expected to appear at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 10am to provide his statement.

MACC to record Ismail Sabri's statement tomorrow

MACC will review the “full and unedited version” of videos recorded by a whistleblower who had exposed the Sabah corruption scandal since last November.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that the review aims to verify the credibility and authenticity of the videos as part of the ongoing investigation.

MACC will review the “full and unedited version” of videos recorded by a whistleblower who had exposed the Sabah corruption scandal since last November.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that the review aims to verify the credibility and authenticity of the videos as part of the ongoing investigation.

Sabah scandal: MACC to review 'full and unedited' videos, says Azam

[KiniNews] Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) executive director Zaid Malek will be submitting the full unedited videos on the Sabah corruption scandal to the MACC today, according to the former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya.Finally there can be no more excuses for the MACC to not investigate the case,” she said during a joint press conference with Zaid at LFL’s office in Petaling Jaya.Latheefa, who is also a co-founder of LFL, revealed the unedited videos were obtained directly from the whistleblower who reached out for LFL’s assistance to push for an MACC probe.Meanwhile, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said Latheefa has given the MACC no room to manoeuvre.He added that the whistleblower delivered the unedited videos, which means MACC has to get cracking on the corruption scandal in Sabah.___________________📌 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] Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) executive director Zaid Malek will be submitting the full unedited videos on the Sabah corruption scandal to the MACC today, according to the former MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya.Finally there can be no more excuses for the MACC to not investigate the case,” she said during a joint press conference with Zaid at LFL’s office in Petaling Jaya.Latheefa, who is also a co-founder of LFL, revealed the unedited videos were obtained directly from the whistleblower who reached out for LFL’s assistance to push for an MACC probe.Meanwhile, former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said Latheefa has given the MACC no room to manoeuvre.He added that the whistleblower delivered the unedited videos, which means MACC has to get cracking on the corruption scandal in Sabah.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com -https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Sabah scandal - LFL submits unedited videos to MACC; No more excuses, says Latheefa

The parent company of Era FM radio station has been slapped with an RM250,000 fine over the recent incident where its presenters mocked a Hindu religious ceremony.MCMC, however, decided against suspending Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd's licence after considering several factors, including the impacts it would have against Era FM's sister companies that are also operating under the same licence, the commission said.

The parent company of Era FM radio station has been slapped with an RM250,000 fine over the recent incident where its presenters mocked a Hindu religious ceremony.MCMC, however, decided against suspending Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd's licence after considering several factors, including the impacts it would have against Era FM's sister companies that are also operating under the same licence, the commission said.

Era FM operator fined RM250k over insult on Hindu ritual

An academic has urged Pakatan Harapan to improve how it formulates and communicates its policies.Speaking at a forum last night, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia principal research fellow Denison Jayasooria said that recent events reveal that the government seems ill-prepared when implementing its initiatives.

An academic has urged Pakatan Harapan to improve how it formulates and communicates its policies.Speaking at a forum last night, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia principal research fellow Denison Jayasooria said that recent events reveal that the government seems ill-prepared when implementing its initiatives.

Harapan needs to improve how it formulates and communicates its policies, says academic