MACC has denied former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s allegations that the commission had been used to probe candidates who were not aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah during the party polls in May.Describing the allegations as “baseless and untrue”, MACC emphasised that investigations are conducted solely based on complaints or information received.

MACC has denied former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli’s allegations that the commission had been used to probe candidates who were not aligned with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his daughter Nurul Izzah during the party polls in May.Describing the allegations as “baseless and untrue”, MACC emphasised that investigations are conducted solely based on complaints or information received.

MACC: Rafizi's allegations are 'baseless and untrue'

One year after the fall of Assad, Daraya remains in ruins. Once home to 200,000 people, the Syrian town was devastated by airstrikes during the civil war. Despite promises of reconstruction and justice, residents still live in destroyed homes, struggling to survive. With no aid and soaring inflation, rebuilding feels impossible — and peace remains out of reach.*Video provided by DW

One year after the fall of Assad, Daraya remains in ruins. Once home to 200,000 people, the Syrian town was devastated by airstrikes during the civil war. Despite promises of reconstruction and justice, residents still live in destroyed homes, struggling to survive. With no aid and soaring inflation, rebuilding feels impossible — and peace remains out of reach.*Video provided by DW

Syria still scarred after 14-year civil war

Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin arrived at the Shah Alam court at around 8am this morning.According to the charge sheet, Azman is being charged with abetting a businessperson to take RM400,000 in bribes for a feedlot project.He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin arrived at the Shah Alam court at around 8am this morning.According to the charge sheet, Azman is being charged with abetting a businessperson to take RM400,000 in bribes for a feedlot project.He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin arrives at Shah Alam court

The appointment of Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) was done within the prime minister’s discretion as per the law, said Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.He told reporters today that the prime minister’s decision, which cannot be challenged, was made without needing to consult anyone, not even himself.

The appointment of Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) was done within the prime minister’s discretion as per the law, said Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.He told reporters today that the prime minister’s decision, which cannot be challenged, was made without needing to consult anyone, not even himself.

Terrirudin appointed as member of JAC by the PM, says CJ

ormer economy minister Rafizi Ramli has revealed that a firm mentioned in the alleged support letter by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin had never submitted a pre-qualification application.He said the company, Kamal Engineering has lodged police and MCMC reports regarding the misuse of its name in the letter. Rafizi questioned if it was not involved in the project, how and who saw it fit to use the company’s name to the extent that it reached the Prime Minister’s Office?

ormer economy minister Rafizi Ramli has revealed that a firm mentioned in the alleged support letter by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin had never submitted a pre-qualification application.He said the company, Kamal Engineering has lodged police and MCMC reports regarding the misuse of its name in the letter. Rafizi questioned if it was not involved in the project, how and who saw it fit to use the company’s name to the extent that it reached the Prime Minister’s Office?

Rafizi: Company denies involvement in support letter, says name was misused

The cabinet decided to refer PAS MP Takiyuddin Hassan to the Rights and Privileges Committee over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September, which involved Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Azalina Othman Said, explained that this was after considering views from all MPs during the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting.As such, she said the motion tabled in the Dewan Rakyat will be fine-tuned for the matter to be officially referred to the committee.

The cabinet decided to refer PAS MP Takiyuddin Hassan to the Rights and Privileges Committee over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September, which involved Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officers.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Azalina Othman Said, explained that this was after considering views from all MPs during the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting.As such, she said the motion tabled in the Dewan Rakyat will be fine-tuned for the matter to be officially referred to the committee.

Cabinet refers Takiyuddin to privileges committee

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at 1.56am, at the age of 66.He was laid to rest at the Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery in Kota Kinabalu at 2.25pm this afternoon.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at 1.56am, at the age of 66.He was laid to rest at the Kampung Likas Muslim Cemetery in Kota Kinabalu at 2.25pm this afternoon.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Shamsul, Albert claim trial to another bribery charge; Bung Moktar dies at 66

The MACC has detained a Perikatan Nasional MP over alleged corruption in a cattle farming joint venture owned by the Kedah state government.A commission source said the probe into Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin, which began in February, centres on allegations that he misused his position as Kedah Agriculture and Food Industry exco and received roughly RM400,000 for assisting with land-use approval for a feedlot project.

The MACC has detained a Perikatan Nasional MP over alleged corruption in a cattle farming joint venture owned by the Kedah state government.A commission source said the probe into Padang Serai MP Azman Nasrudin, which began in February, centres on allegations that he misused his position as Kedah Agriculture and Food Industry exco and received roughly RM400,000 for assisting with land-use approval for a feedlot project.

MACC detains PN MP over alleged graft in cattle livestock project

DAP, which holds the largest number of federal seats - 40 - in the Madani administration, appears to be stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Party adviser Lim Guan Eng today shared his speech from Monday night at a Penang event on Facebook, in which he said that some feel Anwar has not done enough.

DAP, which holds the largest number of federal seats - 40 - in the Madani administration, appears to be stepping up pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Party adviser Lim Guan Eng today shared his speech from Monday night at a Penang event on Facebook, in which he said that some feel Anwar has not done enough.

If PM does not do enough, it is our responsibility to speak up, says Guan Eng

Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.

Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Sessions Court over one charge of receiving bribes totalling RM64,924 from businessperson Albert Tei.Shamsul was accused of taking the bribe in his capacity as the then-political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to help Tei secure mining exploration licences in Sabah.Tei also pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act for allegedly bribing Shamsul.

Shamsul, Albert plead not guilty to another charge at Shah Alam court

Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin has passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at the age of 66.His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, announced his father’s passing in a Facebook post earlier today.“It is with great sadness that my father, Bung, has passed away on Dec 5 at 1.46am. We kindly request prayers for his soul to be blessed with mercy and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Sabah BN chairperson Bung Moktar Radin has passed away at Gleneagles Hospital in Kota Kinabalu at the age of 66.His son, Naim Kurniawan Moktar, announced his father’s passing in a Facebook post earlier today.“It is with great sadness that my father, Bung, has passed away on Dec 5 at 1.46am. We kindly request prayers for his soul to be blessed with mercy and placed among the righteous. Al-Fatihah,” he wrote.

Veteran politician Bung Moktar dies at 66

Several areas in the Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods yesterday evening after heavy rain.Bernama reported Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Hafizan Hassan as saying that the department received an emergency call at 6.55 pm, and 18 personnel from two fire stations were deployed to the affected locations.

Several areas in the Kuala Lumpur were hit by flash floods yesterday evening after heavy rain.Bernama reported Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Mohd Hafizan Hassan as saying that the department received an emergency call at 6.55 pm, and 18 personnel from two fire stations were deployed to the affected locations.

Flash floods hit several locations in KL

The Bukit Aman police headquarters has established a team to investigate the case involving three men who were shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month.Its criminal investigation director chief, M Kumar, said the team will take over the investigation of the case, including the police reports lodged by the victims’ family members.

The Bukit Aman police headquarters has established a team to investigate the case involving three men who were shot dead in Durian Tunggal, Malacca, last month.Its criminal investigation director chief, M Kumar, said the team will take over the investigation of the case, including the police reports lodged by the victims’ family members.

Bukit Aman investigating fatal shooting in Malacca

The government has deferred its parliamentary motion to suspend Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September.The decision came following a fiery two-hour debate and interjections between government and opposition MPs, who argued whether Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu) should be penalised through a voting process in the august house or be referred to its privileges committee first.Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the government agreed to defer its motion against Takiyuddin to the next Parliament session.

The government has deferred its parliamentary motion to suspend Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan over his remarks on the Rusila mosque incident in September.The decision came following a fiery two-hour debate and interjections between government and opposition MPs, who argued whether Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Bharu) should be penalised through a voting process in the august house or be referred to its privileges committee first.Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the government agreed to defer its motion against Takiyuddin to the next Parliament session.

Govt defers motion to suspend Takiyuddin

Prosecuting informants whose information and exposè led to a series of investigations, arrests, and eventually charges in court is not a “serious way” to tackle corruption, said lawyer Latheefa Koya.Speaking to reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Latheefa, who is representing businessperson Albert Tei, argued that there is nothing under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 that hinders a supposedly tainted whistleblower or informant from protection.

Prosecuting informants whose information and exposè led to a series of investigations, arrests, and eventually charges in court is not a “serious way” to tackle corruption, said lawyer Latheefa Koya.Speaking to reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Latheefa, who is representing businessperson Albert Tei, argued that there is nothing under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 that hinders a supposedly tainted whistleblower or informant from protection.

Latheefa tells MACC to go after the 'big fish'

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Tei later claimed trial to four charges for giving the bribes to Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli has voiced disagreement with those who hailed Tei, the businessperson behind the Sabah mining scandal, as a “whistleblower hero”.However, the PKR lawmaker emphasised that, unlike Tei, the alleged recipients of the bribes are public office holders with a mandate from the people and they will never accept a situation where only the broker is punished while the people who took the money go free.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Tei later claimed trial to four charges for giving the bribes to Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli has voiced disagreement with those who hailed Tei, the businessperson behind the Sabah mining scandal, as a “whistleblower hero”.However, the PKR lawmaker emphasised that, unlike Tei, the alleged recipients of the bribes are public office holders with a mandate from the people and they will never accept a situation where only the broker is punished while the people who took the money go free.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Shamsul, Albert charged with corruption over mining licences; Albert's no hero - Rafizi

Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Speaking to the media after the proceedings, Shamsul vowed to prove his innocence.

Former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, has been slapped with four charges of taking RM176,830 in bribes from businessperson Albert Tei.He is accused of taking kickbacks in his capacity as Anwar's political secretary at the time, to help Tei's companies obtain mineral mining licences in Sabah.The Malacca PKR chief pleaded not guilty to all four charges, which were read out before judge Suzana Hussin.Speaking to the media after the proceedings, Shamsul vowed to prove his innocence.

Shamsul pleads not guilty, says he will prove his innocence

Several PKR members were at the Kuala Lumpur court complex this morning to show their support for Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin.Shamsul and businessperson Albert Tei are to be charged at the the Kuala Lumpur Sessions court.Yesterday, the Hang Tuah Jaya PKR division has called on its members to gather outside the court to provide moral support to Shamsul.

Several PKR members were at the Kuala Lumpur court complex this morning to show their support for Malacca PKR chief Shamsul Iskandar Akin.Shamsul and businessperson Albert Tei are to be charged at the the Kuala Lumpur Sessions court.Yesterday, the Hang Tuah Jaya PKR division has called on its members to gather outside the court to provide moral support to Shamsul.

PKR members gather at court to show support for Shamsul

Following a catastrophic showing in the recent Sabah state election, the majority of Sabah Bersatu divisions are demanding the resignation of party president Muhyiddin Yassin.Bersatu Libaran division head Yunus Nurdin said that Muhyiddin, who has been struggling to maintain control amid calls to pass the baton to his number two, Hamzah Zainudin, must take full responsibility for the party’s disastrous performance.He revealed that 20 out of 24 Bersatu divisions had unanimously agreed to demand the former prime minister’s immediate resignation as both Bersatu president and PN chairperson.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/3479865995507313/

Following a catastrophic showing in the recent Sabah state election, the majority of Sabah Bersatu divisions are demanding the resignation of party president Muhyiddin Yassin.Bersatu Libaran division head Yunus Nurdin said that Muhyiddin, who has been struggling to maintain control amid calls to pass the baton to his number two, Hamzah Zainudin, must take full responsibility for the party’s disastrous performance.He revealed that 20 out of 24 Bersatu divisions had unanimously agreed to demand the former prime minister’s immediate resignation as both Bersatu president and PN chairperson.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/reel/3479865995507313/

Sabah Bersatu divisions calls for Muhyiddin to resign

Businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, were brought to the Kuala Lumpur court complex at around 8am today.Yesterday, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed that Shamsul and Albert Tei will be charged in two courts.He said Tei and Shamsul will each face five charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.“(For Tei), he will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow with four counts under Section 17(a) for offering bribes and one count of the same charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday.“Shamsul will also be charged with four counts under Section 17(b) for receiving bribes at the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and one of the same charge at the Shah Alam court the next day,” he added.Check https://www.malaysiakini.com/ for the latest update.

Businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, were brought to the Kuala Lumpur court complex at around 8am today.Yesterday, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed that Shamsul and Albert Tei will be charged in two courts.He said Tei and Shamsul will each face five charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.“(For Tei), he will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow with four counts under Section 17(a) for offering bribes and one count of the same charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday.“Shamsul will also be charged with four counts under Section 17(b) for receiving bribes at the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and one of the same charge at the Shah Alam court the next day,” he added.Check https://www.malaysiakini.com/ for the latest update.

Albert and Shamsul arrive at KL court complex

The families of three men who were shot dead in Malacca have rejected the police’s account that the victims had attacked officers, citing an alleged audio recording of the incident.The wife of one of the victims, who wished to be identified only as Jayashree, managed to record a phone conversation with her husband, G Logeswaran, 29, during the incident.In a press conference yesterday, she said based on the recording last Monday (Nov 24), the three could be heard cooperating with the police as they were being detained.

The families of three men who were shot dead in Malacca have rejected the police’s account that the victims had attacked officers, citing an alleged audio recording of the incident.The wife of one of the victims, who wished to be identified only as Jayashree, managed to record a phone conversation with her husband, G Logeswaran, 29, during the incident.In a press conference yesterday, she said based on the recording last Monday (Nov 24), the three could be heard cooperating with the police as they were being detained.

Families reject police narrative of fatal shooting

The MACC’s raid and seizure of several items at businessperson Albert Tei’s house on Nov 28 were done according to the law and fixed standard operating procedure, said its chief commissioner Azam Baki.In a press conference today, Azam also dismissed Tei’s wife’s claim that no search list was given during the raid.He added that his officers’ initial investigation showed there were grounds to order Tei to be called for questioning earlier than Dec 1, the date he was initially scheduled to appear at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.

The MACC’s raid and seizure of several items at businessperson Albert Tei’s house on Nov 28 were done according to the law and fixed standard operating procedure, said its chief commissioner Azam Baki.In a press conference today, Azam also dismissed Tei’s wife’s claim that no search list was given during the raid.He added that his officers’ initial investigation showed there were grounds to order Tei to be called for questioning earlier than Dec 1, the date he was initially scheduled to appear at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.

Azam defends raid at Albert's house

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The MACC has confirmed that businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will be charged in two courts.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Tei and Shamsul will each face five counts of charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.“(For Tei), he will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow with four counts under Section 17(a) for offering bribes and one count of the same charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday," said Azam.He added that Shamsul will also be charged with four counts under Section 17(b) for receiving bribes at the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and one of the same charge at the Shah Alam court the next day.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR MP Rafizi Ramli warned that any move to extend Azam's contract as MACC chief for the fourth time will erode whatever is left of Pakatan Harapan’s credibility in its commitment to eradicate corruption.“If people ask me what Harapan should do for a start after getting routed in Sabah, I would say we must rebuild our credibility as graft busters. And it should begin with having a new MACC chief commissioner,” he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The MACC has confirmed that businessperson Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar Akin, the former political aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will be charged in two courts.MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Tei and Shamsul will each face five counts of charges under the MACC Act 2009 for giving and receiving bribes.“(For Tei), he will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow with four counts under Section 17(a) for offering bribes and one count of the same charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Friday," said Azam.He added that Shamsul will also be charged with four counts under Section 17(b) for receiving bribes at the Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and one of the same charge at the Shah Alam court the next day.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR MP Rafizi Ramli warned that any move to extend Azam's contract as MACC chief for the fourth time will erode whatever is left of Pakatan Harapan’s credibility in its commitment to eradicate corruption.“If people ask me what Harapan should do for a start after getting routed in Sabah, I would say we must rebuild our credibility as graft busters. And it should begin with having a new MACC chief commissioner,” he said.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

#KiniNews: Albert, Shamsul to be charged tomorrow; Don't extend Azam's contract, says Rafizi

The Coroner’s Court was told yesterday that the five students who were the last to meet Zara Qairina Mahathir, and who allegedly uttered abusive words towards her, were only given verbal warnings by the school and referred to guidance and counselling teachers.SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha Disciplinary Unit secretary, Muliati Alihuddin, 42, said that the five students were not issued penalty points, as Zara’s death remains under police investigation and is currently the subject of ongoing court proceedings.

The Coroner’s Court was told yesterday that the five students who were the last to meet Zara Qairina Mahathir, and who allegedly uttered abusive words towards her, were only given verbal warnings by the school and referred to guidance and counselling teachers.SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha Disciplinary Unit secretary, Muliati Alihuddin, 42, said that the five students were not issued penalty points, as Zara’s death remains under police investigation and is currently the subject of ongoing court proceedings.

Five students only issued warning over abusive words uttered to Zara

Tropical storms and heavy rainfall have triggered floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia in recent days.According to reports, the death toll in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has surpassed 1,000, with hundreds more still missing.

Tropical storms and heavy rainfall have triggered floods and landslides across South and Southeast Asia in recent days.According to reports, the death toll in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has surpassed 1,000, with hundreds more still missing.

Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand passes 1,000

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