Sabah Umno wings have come out to demand Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s resignation following a whistleblower exposé alleging several state leaders were involved in corruption.Sabah Wanita Umno also demanded a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) be formed to probe the claims.Previously, Hajiji had claimed that the videos were aimed at discrediting and weakening his government.He vowed full cooperation with MACC but insisted that the whistleblower, whose motives he questioned, be arrested and investigated.Note: AI Voiceover

Sabah Umno wings have come out to demand Chief Minister Hajiji Noor’s resignation following a whistleblower exposé alleging several state leaders were involved in corruption.Sabah Wanita Umno also demanded a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) be formed to probe the claims.Previously, Hajiji had claimed that the videos were aimed at discrediting and weakening his government.He vowed full cooperation with MACC but insisted that the whistleblower, whose motives he questioned, be arrested and investigated.Note: AI Voiceover

Sabah Umno wings calls on Hajiji to resign, wants RCI to probe claims

Sabah assemblyperson Masiung Banah, who was one of those implicated in the alleged corruption scandal, has vowed not to flee.In a video posted on his Facebook page, the Kuamut representative said he had explained to the MACC about the video.He also claimed that the video released by the whistleblower was not the full recording and appeared to give credence to the allegation that he received a bribe.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/dmb.adunkuamut.5/videos/549199644690159/?rdid=hheBN4cqrRZhGVJ9

Sabah assemblyperson Masiung Banah, who was one of those implicated in the alleged corruption scandal, has vowed not to flee.In a video posted on his Facebook page, the Kuamut representative said he had explained to the MACC about the video.He also claimed that the video released by the whistleblower was not the full recording and appeared to give credence to the allegation that he received a bribe.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/dmb.adunkuamut.5/videos/549199644690159/?rdid=hheBN4cqrRZhGVJ9

Sabah rep claims video edited, says he looks 'kurang handsome' in video

Ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak has rebutted the prosecutors' claims that he abused power to receive nearly US$20 million gratification in 2011.The former chairperson of 1MDB's board of advisers testified today that the allegation is baseless and absurd because the three alleged true masterminds ran off with hundreds of millions of dollars linked to 1MDB."Yet the prosecution alleges that I, while holding two most powerful positions in terms of being the head of the government of Malaysia and the head of the financial sector of public spending, would jeopardise my political career and reputation, built over 40 years, to commit a criminal act for the sake of receiving US$9,999,877 on two separate occasions," he said.

Ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak has rebutted the prosecutors' claims that he abused power to receive nearly US$20 million gratification in 2011.The former chairperson of 1MDB's board of advisers testified today that the allegation is baseless and absurd because the three alleged true masterminds ran off with hundreds of millions of dollars linked to 1MDB."Yet the prosecution alleges that I, while holding two most powerful positions in terms of being the head of the government of Malaysia and the head of the financial sector of public spending, would jeopardise my political career and reputation, built over 40 years, to commit a criminal act for the sake of receiving US$9,999,877 on two separate occasions," he said.

1MDB trial: Only fools believe I'd jeopardise decades of political career, says Najib

The government will continue to provide assistance directly to flood victims through relevant agencies rather than via elected representatives, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Zahid said the National Disaster Management Agency, the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department and other agencies have been providing equal assistance.Note:AI Voiceover

The government will continue to provide assistance directly to flood victims through relevant agencies rather than via elected representatives, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Zahid said the National Disaster Management Agency, the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department and other agencies have been providing equal assistance.Note:AI Voiceover

Zahid: Govt will continue channelling aid directly to flood victims

The whistleblower in the Sabah scandal has released seven full recordings of his discussions with different assemblypersons. In this second part, there are two videos, one on a discussion between the whistleblower and Tanjung Batu assemblyperson Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy and the second with Membakut assemblyperson Arifin Arif.Malaysiakini has contacted those implicated and the Chief Minister’s Office for comment.Full story | Videos inside:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727798

The whistleblower in the Sabah scandal has released seven full recordings of his discussions with different assemblypersons. In this second part, there are two videos, one on a discussion between the whistleblower and Tanjung Batu assemblyperson Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy and the second with Membakut assemblyperson Arifin Arif.Malaysiakini has contacted those implicated and the Chief Minister’s Office for comment.Full story | Videos inside:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727798

Sabah videos Part 2: 'RM450k used to settle debts', 'I can return RM500k'

More than 50 media professionals and NGO members marched to Parliament today to deliver a memorandum advocating for media freedom while objecting to proposed amendments to the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA).The march, organised by the National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) Geramm, and the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), began at Taman Tugu and covered a distance of approximately 500m before reaching Parliament.

More than 50 media professionals and NGO members marched to Parliament today to deliver a memorandum advocating for media freedom while objecting to proposed amendments to the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA).The march, organised by the National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) Geramm, and the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), began at Taman Tugu and covered a distance of approximately 500m before reaching Parliament.

Journalists march to Parliament in protest over PPPA changes

Sabah Finance Minister Masidi Manjun voluntarily went to the MACC last night to give a statement.This was after a whistleblower released a video showing a conversation with Masidi and his aide about an alleged RM300,000 bribe.Masidi revealed that he went unprompted to the Kota Kinabalu MACC office at 8pm to give a statement about the clip.

Sabah Finance Minister Masidi Manjun voluntarily went to the MACC last night to give a statement.This was after a whistleblower released a video showing a conversation with Masidi and his aide about an alleged RM300,000 bribe.Masidi revealed that he went unprompted to the Kota Kinabalu MACC office at 8pm to give a statement about the clip.

Masidi voluntarily goes to MACC to give statement over video

[KiniNews] In the latest development of the alleged corruption scandal in Sabah, the whistleblower has released the full video recordings implicating several assemblypersons.The whistleblower claimed the videos document discussions about returning alleged bribes given to the politicians to secure support for a mining exploration licence application.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sabah Finance Minister Masidi Manjun and his special officer have denied the whistleblower’s allegation that a large sum of money was offered as bribes to support the latter’s application for a mineral exploration licence.One of the videos from the whistleblower purportedly took place at Masidi’s office on Jan 11, and involved discussions over an alleged sum of RM300,000, said to be a portion that had been “handed over” from a full purported amount of RM3 million.Malaysiakini has contacted the others implicated in the video and the Chief Minister’s Office for comment.___________________Our quality, investigative journalism needs your support. Contact us at +6017-323-0707 to be our lifetime subscriber, or renew your package now. You can also send a gift of a subscription to a friend or you can also donate to us by clicking on the links below.Donation: https://static01.malaysiakini.com/donation/en/?amount=50&amp;campaign=sabah-story&amp;redirectUrl=https://www.malaysiakini.com/en Gift subs: https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/gift?&amp;internal_source=sabah-story Subscribe: Start Malaysiakini Membership 

[KiniNews] In the latest development of the alleged corruption scandal in Sabah, the whistleblower has released the full video recordings implicating several assemblypersons.The whistleblower claimed the videos document discussions about returning alleged bribes given to the politicians to secure support for a mining exploration licence application.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sabah Finance Minister Masidi Manjun and his special officer have denied the whistleblower’s allegation that a large sum of money was offered as bribes to support the latter’s application for a mineral exploration licence.One of the videos from the whistleblower purportedly took place at Masidi’s office on Jan 11, and involved discussions over an alleged sum of RM300,000, said to be a portion that had been “handed over” from a full purported amount of RM3 million.Malaysiakini has contacted the others implicated in the video and the Chief Minister’s Office for comment.___________________Our quality, investigative journalism needs your support. Contact us at +6017-323-0707 to be our lifetime subscriber, or renew your package now. You can also send a gift of a subscription to a friend or you can also donate to us by clicking on the links below.Donation: https://static01.malaysiakini.com/donation/en/?amount=50&amp;campaign=sabah-story&amp;redirectUrl=https://www.malaysiakini.com/en Gift subs: https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/gift?&amp;internal_source=sabah-story Subscribe: Start Malaysiakini Membership

#KiniNews: Sabah scandal - Whistleblower releases 7 full videos; Masidi denies 'RM300k in bag' claim

Opposition MPs have called for all quarters involved in flood aid efforts in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah to involve the elected representatives of the affected areas.Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said this is to prevent wastage.“We, elected representatives, are more aware of the situation on the ground. So, I urge all parties, including the government, to contact us. If we are not directly involved, I think a lot of resources that could help the people will be wasted,” he said.

Opposition MPs have called for all quarters involved in flood aid efforts in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah to involve the elected representatives of the affected areas.Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said this is to prevent wastage.“We, elected representatives, are more aware of the situation on the ground. So, I urge all parties, including the government, to contact us. If we are not directly involved, I think a lot of resources that could help the people will be wasted,” he said.

Floods: Wan Fayhsal calls on all quarters to coordinate aid with MPs

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has testified that he had never set foot in fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho's (Jho Low) house at Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur.The former finance minister pointed out that it was multiple former members of 1MDB's management who admitted having visited Low's house, and thus amounted to being part of a conspiracy to commit wrongdoing at 1MDB.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has testified that he had never set foot in fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho's (Jho Low) house at Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur.The former finance minister pointed out that it was multiple former members of 1MDB's management who admitted having visited Low's house, and thus amounted to being part of a conspiracy to commit wrongdoing at 1MDB.

'I have never been to Low’s residence' - Najib

Sabah Finance Minister Masidi Manjun and his special officer have denied a whistleblower’s allegation that a large sum of money was offered as bribes to support the latter’s application for a mineral exploration licence.The whistleblower, who is a businessperson, today released seven full recordings of his discussions, one of which purportedly took place at Masidi’s office on Jan 11, involving an alleged sum of RM300,000, said to be a portion that had been “handed over” from a full purported amount of RM3 million.“What I remembered was that he (whistleblower) offered to donate to the party, and I responded there was no need for him to do so,” said the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secretary-general.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727827

Sabah Finance Minister Masidi Manjun and his special officer have denied a whistleblower’s allegation that a large sum of money was offered as bribes to support the latter’s application for a mineral exploration licence.The whistleblower, who is a businessperson, today released seven full recordings of his discussions, one of which purportedly took place at Masidi’s office on Jan 11, involving an alleged sum of RM300,000, said to be a portion that had been “handed over” from a full purported amount of RM3 million.“What I remembered was that he (whistleblower) offered to donate to the party, and I responded there was no need for him to do so,” said the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secretary-general.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727827

'I do not recall the conversation'  - Masidi denies 'RM300k in bag' claim

The whistleblower in the Sabah scandal has released seven full recordings of his discussions with different assemblypersons. In this first part, there are two videos, one on a discussion between the whistleblower and state finance minister Masidi Manjun and the second with Sindumin assemblyperson Yusof Yacob.Malaysiakini has contacted those implicated and the Chief Minister’s Office for comment.Full story | Videos inside:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727790

The whistleblower in the Sabah scandal has released seven full recordings of his discussions with different assemblypersons. In this first part, there are two videos, one on a discussion between the whistleblower and state finance minister Masidi Manjun and the second with Sindumin assemblyperson Yusof Yacob.Malaysiakini has contacted those implicated and the Chief Minister’s Office for comment.Full story | Videos inside:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727790

Sabah Videos Part 1: ‘Money in bag’ and 'RM500k in installments'

In the latest development of the alleged corruption scandal in Sabah, the whistleblower has released the full video recordings implicating several assemblypersons.The whistleblower claimed the videos document discussions about returning alleged bribes given to the politicians to secure support for a mining exploration licence application.Speaking to Malaysiakini, lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, who is representing the whistleblower on a pro bono basis revealed that his client chose to disclose the full recordings after receiving a discouraging response from the authorities.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727781

In the latest development of the alleged corruption scandal in Sabah, the whistleblower has released the full video recordings implicating several assemblypersons.The whistleblower claimed the videos document discussions about returning alleged bribes given to the politicians to secure support for a mining exploration licence application.Speaking to Malaysiakini, lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, who is representing the whistleblower on a pro bono basis revealed that his client chose to disclose the full recordings after receiving a discouraging response from the authorities.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727781

Whistleblower releases full videos on Sabah scandal

Perak opposition chief Razman Zakaria has reportedly apologised to Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad over the former’s speech in a recent rally at the Menara Condong Teluk Intan.Razman, who is also Perak PAS chief, claimed that his speech, where he had allegedly insulted Saarani, had been taken out of context.Note:AI Voiceover

Perak opposition chief Razman Zakaria has reportedly apologised to Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad over the former’s speech in a recent rally at the Menara Condong Teluk Intan.Razman, who is also Perak PAS chief, claimed that his speech, where he had allegedly insulted Saarani, had been taken out of context.Note:AI Voiceover

Razman apologises to Perak MB over 'biadab' remark

The freezing of Bersatu’s bank accounts was conducted in accordance with the law and not arbitrarily, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Legal and Prosecution Division director Shaharuddin Wan Ladin.He said that the action was taken under Section 50(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.According to him, the accounts were frozen as they were the "subject matter” of investigations and prosecution, and therefore, could not be released until the trial concluded.Note:AI Voiceover

The freezing of Bersatu’s bank accounts was conducted in accordance with the law and not arbitrarily, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Legal and Prosecution Division director Shaharuddin Wan Ladin.He said that the action was taken under Section 50(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.According to him, the accounts were frozen as they were the "subject matter” of investigations and prosecution, and therefore, could not be released until the trial concluded.Note:AI Voiceover

MACC explains legal basis for freezing Bersatu accounts

[KiniNews] Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the first day of the oral test for the SPM went smoothly nationwide today.She reportedly said that no SPM candidates, including those in flood-affected states, were left out from sitting for the examination.Fadhlina added that the ministry successfully completed the large-scale relocation of SPM candidates in collaboration with the security agencies yesterday.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that Arau MP Shahidan Kassim was among Perikatan Nasional lawmakers who had met him to broach the subject of BN leaving the Madani government.However, Zahid said that Shahidan (above, left) was not the only PN MP to do so, but their names will remain a secret except to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and specific leaders only.___________________📌 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] Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the first day of the oral test for the SPM went smoothly nationwide today.She reportedly said that no SPM candidates, including those in flood-affected states, were left out from sitting for the examination.Fadhlina added that the ministry successfully completed the large-scale relocation of SPM candidates in collaboration with the security agencies yesterday.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that Arau MP Shahidan Kassim was among Perikatan Nasional lawmakers who had met him to broach the subject of BN leaving the Madani government.However, Zahid said that Shahidan (above, left) was not the only PN MP to do so, but their names will remain a secret except to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and specific leaders only.___________________📌 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: Floods- SPM oral exams went smoothly, says Minister; It's not just Shahidan, says Zahid

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has responded to Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin's proposal to establish an umbrella body similar to the United Chinese School Committee Association but for bumiputera NGOs.He said Muhyiddin's proposal reflects a misunderstanding of both Dong Zong and the current system and pointed out that Bumiputera rights are already supported by various government policies and institutions, such as MARA. He added that rather than proposing something new and unnecessary, Muhyiddin should clarify which Bumiputera rights remain unfulfilled and the gaps in MARA’s efforts that need to be addressed.Note:AI Voiceover

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has responded to Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin's proposal to establish an umbrella body similar to the United Chinese School Committee Association but for bumiputera NGOs.He said Muhyiddin's proposal reflects a misunderstanding of both Dong Zong and the current system and pointed out that Bumiputera rights are already supported by various government policies and institutions, such as MARA. He added that rather than proposing something new and unnecessary, Muhyiddin should clarify which Bumiputera rights remain unfulfilled and the gaps in MARA’s efforts that need to be addressed.Note:AI Voiceover

Muhyiddin should clarify which Bumiputera rights remain unfulfilled, says Lip Eng

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today urged the private sector to assist with flood aid.He told Prime Minister’s Department (PMD) staffers this morning that the aid can be in the form of funds or machinery.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/948003014056432

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today urged the private sector to assist with flood aid.He told Prime Minister’s Department (PMD) staffers this morning that the aid can be in the form of funds or machinery.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/anwaribrahimofficial/videos/948003014056432

PM Anwar urges private sector to help with flood aid

An Umno veteran has hit out at Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for not joining Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday to oversee the flood situation in the state.Umno Veterans Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub described Samsuri’s decision to attend the Bersatu annual general assembly in Selangor as a sign of disrespect.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727598

An Umno veteran has hit out at Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for not joining Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday to oversee the flood situation in the state.Umno Veterans Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub described Samsuri’s decision to attend the Bersatu annual general assembly in Selangor as a sign of disrespect.Note:AI VoiceoverFull story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/727598

'Prioritising political allies over the people' - Umno veteran hits out at T’ganu MB

The PAS women's wing has urged the government to postpone the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations as many students have been affected by floods.The wing’s information chief Dr Najihatussalehah Ahmad said the Education Ministry’s solution of relocating SPM students to government facilities where they can continue to prepare for and undertake the exams, is flawed.Note:AI Voiceover

The PAS women's wing has urged the government to postpone the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations as many students have been affected by floods.The wing’s information chief Dr Najihatussalehah Ahmad said the Education Ministry’s solution of relocating SPM students to government facilities where they can continue to prepare for and undertake the exams, is flawed.Note:AI Voiceover

PAS: Relocating SPM flood victims doesn't help them mentally

Several MPs reacted in anger to Pendang MP Awang Hashim's pantun in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, which had mocked DAP.Awang Hashim, in his 4-line pantun, alluded to DAP being a party without integrity, which prompted RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong) to raise his objection with Chong Zhemin (Harapan-Kampar) also standing up to back him.They described Awang’s pantun as disrespectful and urged deputy speaker Mohd Shahar Abdullah to order the Perikatan Nasional leader to retract it.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/gpnAKnFHH0c

Several MPs reacted in anger to Pendang MP Awang Hashim's pantun in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, which had mocked DAP.Awang Hashim, in his 4-line pantun, alluded to DAP being a party without integrity, which prompted RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong) to raise his objection with Chong Zhemin (Harapan-Kampar) also standing up to back him.They described Awang’s pantun as disrespectful and urged deputy speaker Mohd Shahar Abdullah to order the Perikatan Nasional leader to retract it.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/gpnAKnFHH0c

Uproar in Dewan Rakyat over Pendang MP's pantun mocking DAP

Perikatan Nasional will include the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its campaign for the  upcoming Sabah state election next year, said coalition chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin.In a press conference yesterday, he said he agreed to a request from Bersatu vice-president Ronald Kiandee, who asked for the party to include the issue in its election manifesto.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/BedMWDrBhLkytZfo/

Perikatan Nasional will include the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its campaign for the upcoming Sabah state election next year, said coalition chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin.In a press conference yesterday, he said he agreed to a request from Bersatu vice-president Ronald Kiandee, who asked for the party to include the issue in its election manifesto.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/BedMWDrBhLkytZfo/

Muhyiddin: PN will include MA63 in campaign for Sabah polls

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that Arau MP Shahidan Kassim was among Perikatan Nasional lawmakers who had met him to broach the subject of BN leaving the Madani government.However, Zahid said that Shahidan was not the only PN MP to do so, but said their names will remain a secret except to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and specific leaders.Note:AI Voiceover

BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that Arau MP Shahidan Kassim was among Perikatan Nasional lawmakers who had met him to broach the subject of BN leaving the Madani government.However, Zahid said that Shahidan was not the only PN MP to do so, but said their names will remain a secret except to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and specific leaders.Note:AI Voiceover

It’s not just Shahidan who met me, says Zahid

PAS has the right to want a prime ministerial candidate from its party, said Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin.However, the Bersatu president said such decisions are made by component party leaders within the coalition and not him.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=546270758274818&rdid=gCa16QYIBQB9Vfsb

PAS has the right to want a prime ministerial candidate from its party, said Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin.However, the Bersatu president said such decisions are made by component party leaders within the coalition and not him.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=546270758274818&rdid=gCa16QYIBQB9Vfsb

Muhyiddin: PAS has a right to want a PM from their party

Bersatu is weighing all its options and may drag the MACC into a legal battle for freezing the party’s fund accounts, said party president Muhyiddin Yassin.Muhyiddin claimed that it was unlawful for MACC to continue suspending Bersatu’s access to its accounts for over 12 months.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=546270758274818&rdid=gCa16QYIBQB9Vfsb

Bersatu is weighing all its options and may drag the MACC into a legal battle for freezing the party’s fund accounts, said party president Muhyiddin Yassin.Muhyiddin claimed that it was unlawful for MACC to continue suspending Bersatu’s access to its accounts for over 12 months.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=546270758274818&rdid=gCa16QYIBQB9Vfsb

Muhyiddin: Bersatu mulls legal action against MACC over frozen accounts

Bukit Aman has dismissed the remark of DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng that the cops have given assurance there will be no further arrests of leaders of the DAP in their crackdown on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supporters.In a press conference today, Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division (E8) chief Deputy Comm Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay (above) said the police would not stop their probe into the LTTE terrorist group because of the DAP."I don't know where he got the input saying the police would not conduct the arrest and investigation (of DAP lawmakers). I am not sure, but at least not from me."I never issued any statement that we would stop the probe. Maybe from other quarters, I am not sure," he said."There is no reason for us to stop our investigation. Is it because of DAP we have to stop the probe? No such thing," he said firmly.The investigation will be continued and police will take action against anyone who breached the law, he said.He, however, declined to reveal if any DAP lawmaker or politician was on the police's radar in their LTTE probe.

Bukit Aman has dismissed the remark of DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng that the cops have given assurance there will be no further arrests of leaders of the DAP in their crackdown on Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supporters.In a press conference today, Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division (E8) chief Deputy Comm Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay (above) said the police would not stop their probe into the LTTE terrorist group because of the DAP."I don't know where he got the input saying the police would not conduct the arrest and investigation (of DAP lawmakers). I am not sure, but at least not from me."I never issued any statement that we would stop the probe. Maybe from other quarters, I am not sure," he said."There is no reason for us to stop our investigation. Is it because of DAP we have to stop the probe? No such thing," he said firmly.The investigation will be continued and police will take action against anyone who breached the law, he said.He, however, declined to reveal if any DAP lawmaker or politician was on the police's radar in their LTTE probe.

Ayob Khan: Stop probe because of DAP? No such thing