Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has denied that he was involved with a Guan Gong cultural festival in Teluk Intan, Perak that had become an issue after a video spread showing several individuals waving China flags.He said he had instructed his officer to file a police report against Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria who had made a slanderous allegation against him over it.Nga said he was in a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on that day so it was clearly a lie.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has denied that he was involved with a Guan Gong cultural festival in Teluk Intan, Perak that had become an issue after a video spread showing several individuals waving China flags.He said he had instructed his officer to file a police report against Perak PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria who had made a slanderous allegation against him over it.Nga said he was in a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on that day so it was clearly a lie.

China flags at festival: Nga lodges report against PAS leader over claims

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak’s apology over the 1MDB scandal.“I welcome it,” he reportedly said when quizzed on the matter after Friday prayers in Putrajaya.Yesterday, Najib, in a statement read out by his son Nizar at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, apologised that the 1MDB scandal happened during his watch but maintained his innocence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Lawyer Latheefa Koya has slammed Anwar, saying he has no authority to accept such an apology.“(It is) Not his job. Since Najib maintains innocence, Anwar’s acceptance condones the crime," she 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak’s apology over the 1MDB scandal.“I welcome it,” he reportedly said when quizzed on the matter after Friday prayers in Putrajaya.Yesterday, Najib, in a statement read out by his son Nizar at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, apologised that the 1MDB scandal happened during his watch but maintained his innocence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Lawyer Latheefa Koya has slammed Anwar, saying he has no authority to accept such an apology.“(It is) Not his job. Since Najib maintains innocence, Anwar’s acceptance condones the crime," she 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: Anwar welcomes Najib's 1MDB apology; 'PM has no business accepting apology' - Latheefa

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcoming Najib Abdul Razak’s apology over the 1MDB scandal has drawn flak from several quarters.Lawyer Latheefa Koya slammed Anwar, saying he has no authority to accept such an apology.Note:AI Voiceover

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcoming Najib Abdul Razak’s apology over the 1MDB scandal has drawn flak from several quarters.Lawyer Latheefa Koya slammed Anwar, saying he has no authority to accept such an apology.Note:AI Voiceover

PM has no business, no authority to accept Najib's apology, says Latheefa

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil denied that the proposed law to allow house arrest of prisoners is not designed to facilitate the release of any specific individual, including VIPs.He said this amid speculation that the law is meant to pave the way for releasing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=445027391527423

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil denied that the proposed law to allow house arrest of prisoners is not designed to facilitate the release of any specific individual, including VIPs.He said this amid speculation that the law is meant to pave the way for releasing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=445027391527423

Fahmi: House arrest bill has nothing to do with Najib

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak’s apology over the 1MDB scandal.“I welcome it,” he said when quizzed on the matter after Friday prayers in Putrajaya.Yesterday, Najib, in a statement read out by his son Nizar at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, apologised that the 1MDB scandal happened during his watch but maintained his innocence.Note:AI Voiceover

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak’s apology over the 1MDB scandal.“I welcome it,” he said when quizzed on the matter after Friday prayers in Putrajaya.Yesterday, Najib, in a statement read out by his son Nizar at the Kuala Lumpur High Court, apologised that the 1MDB scandal happened during his watch but maintained his innocence.Note:AI Voiceover

Anwar welcomes Najib's apology over 1MDB scandal

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has filed a defamation suit against Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh over his remarks against her in relation to the halal certification issue.The Seputeh MP’s lawyers, SN Nair and Partners, served the writ of summons and statement of claim through Akmal’s legal firm Messrs Fahri, Azzat & Co.Note:AI Voiceover

DAP vice-chairperson Teresa Kok has filed a defamation suit against Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh over his remarks against her in relation to the halal certification issue.The Seputeh MP’s lawyers, SN Nair and Partners, served the writ of summons and statement of claim through Akmal’s legal firm Messrs Fahri, Azzat & Co.Note:AI Voiceover

Halal certification issue: Teresa files defamation suit against Akmal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) continuously monitors all airports to detect potential counter-setting activities at the country's entry points, said Chief Commissioner Azam Baki.He stated that particular focus is given to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as it serves as the main gateway for foreign nationals.Note:AI Voiceover

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) continuously monitors all airports to detect potential counter-setting activities at the country's entry points, said Chief Commissioner Azam Baki.He stated that particular focus is given to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as it serves as the main gateway for foreign nationals.Note:AI Voiceover

MACC monitoring all airports to detect potential counter setting, says Azam

Leaks of purported meeting minutes from a GLC under the Prime Minister's Department's purview have cast a spotlight on a "bonus" paid to a top executive despite the company achieving less than half of its key performance index (KPI).During a Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad's (PHB) board of directors meeting early this year, it approved a payout of three months basic salary equivalent to RM210,000 to the executive.Note:AI Voiceover

Leaks of purported meeting minutes from a GLC under the Prime Minister's Department's purview have cast a spotlight on a "bonus" paid to a top executive despite the company achieving less than half of its key performance index (KPI).During a Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad's (PHB) board of directors meeting early this year, it approved a payout of three months basic salary equivalent to RM210,000 to the executive.Note:AI Voiceover

Leaked documents show GLC exec getting RM210k bonus despite company's poor KPI

Lawyer Siti Kasim has dared a PAS lawmaker to repeat his claim that she insulted Islam outside of Parliament. "Right now, you're speaking in Parliament, and you’re brave because you know I can’t sue you. That’s the problem - you’re a coward. You’ve got no guts.""When and where have I ever insulted Islam? Show me. I’ve sued someone before and won because there is no evidence that I have insulted Islam," she said.Note:AI Voiceover

Lawyer Siti Kasim has dared a PAS lawmaker to repeat his claim that she insulted Islam outside of Parliament. "Right now, you're speaking in Parliament, and you’re brave because you know I can’t sue you. That’s the problem - you’re a coward. You’ve got no guts.""When and where have I ever insulted Islam? Show me. I’ve sued someone before and won because there is no evidence that I have insulted Islam," she said.Note:AI Voiceover

Siti Kasim dares PAS MP to repeat claims outside Dewan Rakyat

Umno vice-president Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is convinced that former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s apology for the 1MDB scandal is genuine.He said he felt that Najib made the apology with a sincerity and it wasn't to seek sympathy.Note:Ai Voiceover

Umno vice-president Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is convinced that former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s apology for the 1MDB scandal is genuine.He said he felt that Najib made the apology with a sincerity and it wasn't to seek sympathy.Note:Ai Voiceover

Umno veep believes Najib's apology is sincere, says it wasn't to garner sympathy

[KiniNews] Former premier Najib Abdul Razak has apologised for the 1MDB debacle.However, in a statement read out by his son Nizar, he maintained his innocence and pointed fingers at fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and Petrosaudi executives.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR Youth said that student debt could have been severely reduced, if it were not due to the 1MDB scandal which was ignored for years.This is in response to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who yesterday poked at Pakatan Harapan for ignoring BN leaders saying that the country could not afford to waive National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan repayments.PKR Youth communications director Haziq Azfar Ishak also said that Pakatan Harapan had raised the 1MDB issue since 2011.___________________📌 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] Former premier Najib Abdul Razak has apologised for the 1MDB debacle.However, in a statement read out by his son Nizar, he maintained his innocence and pointed fingers at fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and Petrosaudi executives.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR Youth said that student debt could have been severely reduced, if it were not due to the 1MDB scandal which was ignored for years.This is in response to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who yesterday poked at Pakatan Harapan for ignoring BN leaders saying that the country could not afford to waive National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan repayments.PKR Youth communications director Haziq Azfar Ishak also said that Pakatan Harapan had raised the 1MDB issue since 2011.___________________📌 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: Najib apologises over 1MDB debacle, maintains innocence; PKR Youth hits back at Akmal

The Dewan Rakyat erupted after Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) raised the issue of an alleged royal addendum linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Unimpressed, RSN Rayer (Harapan- Jelutong) stood up and raised a standing order, chiding the Perikatan Nasional chief whip.The DAP lawmaker reminded Takiyuddin that as a lawyer, he should not question the previous Agong’s decisions and conduct.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/cPmsZF-mR0E

The Dewan Rakyat erupted after Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) raised the issue of an alleged royal addendum linked to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.Unimpressed, RSN Rayer (Harapan- Jelutong) stood up and raised a standing order, chiding the Perikatan Nasional chief whip.The DAP lawmaker reminded Takiyuddin that as a lawyer, he should not question the previous Agong’s decisions and conduct.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/cPmsZF-mR0E

Dewan Rakyat heats up as Takiyuddin brings up royal addendum issue

A PKR lawmaker raised the growing calls for justice for a disabled e-hailing driver who was allegedly assaulted on May 28 by a police officer that was escorting a Johor royal.Hassan Abdul Karim (Harapan-Pasir Gudang) stressed that several months have passed since the alleged incident took place but to date the perpetrator has yet to be charged.

A PKR lawmaker raised the growing calls for justice for a disabled e-hailing driver who was allegedly assaulted on May 28 by a police officer that was escorting a Johor royal.Hassan Abdul Karim (Harapan-Pasir Gudang) stressed that several months have passed since the alleged incident took place but to date the perpetrator has yet to be charged.

Hassan Karim calls for answers from law minister, deputy on deaf driver assault case

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak has apologised for the 1MDB debacle.However, in a statement read out by his son Nizar, he maintained his innocence and pointed fingers at fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and Petrosaudi executives.

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak has apologised for the 1MDB debacle.However, in a statement read out by his son Nizar, he maintained his innocence and pointed fingers at fugitive businessperson Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and Petrosaudi executives.

Najib apologises for 1MDB scandal

PKR Youth said that student debt could have been severely reduced, if it were not due to the 1MDB scandal which Umno ignored for years.It said this in response to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who yesterday poked at Pakatan Harapan for ignoring BN leaders saying that the country could not afford to waive National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan repayments.Note:AI Voiceover

PKR Youth said that student debt could have been severely reduced, if it were not due to the 1MDB scandal which Umno ignored for years.It said this in response to Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, who yesterday poked at Pakatan Harapan for ignoring BN leaders saying that the country could not afford to waive National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan repayments.Note:AI Voiceover

1MDB issue: We warned you about it in 2011, PKR Youth hits back at Akmal

The Dewan Rakyat heated up today after Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) brought up the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) issue.Howard Lee Chuan How (PH-Ipoh Timor) accused Radzi of confusing the house leading to a war of words between the two.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/-D2uOzLmALk

The Dewan Rakyat heated up today after Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) brought up the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) issue.Howard Lee Chuan How (PH-Ipoh Timor) accused Radzi of confusing the house leading to a war of words between the two.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/-D2uOzLmALk

Chaos in Dewan Rakyat - MPs clash over MAHB issue

October 30th could mark a pivotal moment in the 1MDB saga - a scandal that sent shockwaves around the globe. Has the prosecution made a strong enough prima facie case against former Prime Minister Najib Razak? We’re set to find out soonIf it does, what’s next for Najib? How did one of the world’s biggest money-laundering scandals unfold? And after five years in court, what are the defining moments we simply can’t ignore?Can UMNO pull off a political manoeuvre to bring “Bossku” Najib home - perhaps even score him a DNAA like Zahid? Let’s explore this together.Script: Robin Koh, Vivian YapTranslation: Azreen MadzlanVisual Editor: Khoo ShiyuanHost: Camelia Nor Azlan

October 30th could mark a pivotal moment in the 1MDB saga - a scandal that sent shockwaves around the globe. Has the prosecution made a strong enough prima facie case against former Prime Minister Najib Razak? We’re set to find out soonIf it does, what’s next for Najib? How did one of the world’s biggest money-laundering scandals unfold? And after five years in court, what are the defining moments we simply can’t ignore?Can UMNO pull off a political manoeuvre to bring “Bossku” Najib home - perhaps even score him a DNAA like Zahid? Let’s explore this together.Script: Robin Koh, Vivian YapTranslation: Azreen MadzlanVisual Editor: Khoo ShiyuanHost: Camelia Nor Azlan

[Explainer] Will Najib beat 1MDB charges? A quick look at the $4.5 billion scandal

Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir has urged academics to base their opinions on sound research and facts instead of making populist statements.“The baseless theory that (Prophet Muhammad’s wife) Siti Khadijah came from Kedah, for example, which caused confusion.""As Syed Hussein Alatas described it, this is 'intellectual laziness,' a form of the 'captive mind,'” he said during the ministerial question session at the Dewan Rakyat today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/cPmsZF-mR0E

Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir has urged academics to base their opinions on sound research and facts instead of making populist statements.“The baseless theory that (Prophet Muhammad’s wife) Siti Khadijah came from Kedah, for example, which caused confusion.""As Syed Hussein Alatas described it, this is 'intellectual laziness,' a form of the 'captive mind,'” he said during the ministerial question session at the Dewan Rakyat today.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/cPmsZF-mR0E

'Theory of Prophet's wife being from Kedah': Minister calls for factual scholars

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor reprimanded Tampin MP Mohd Isam Mohd Isa this morning for chatting during the minister's question time.The incident occurred while Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Aiman ​​Athirah Sabu was responding to a question.Yesterday, Ramli had also paused the proceedings to reprimand an MP for talking on the phone.Note:AI Voiceover

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor reprimanded Tampin MP Mohd Isam Mohd Isa this morning for chatting during the minister's question time.The incident occurred while Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Aiman ​​Athirah Sabu was responding to a question.Yesterday, Ramli had also paused the proceedings to reprimand an MP for talking on the phone.Note:AI Voiceover

Deputy Speaker calls out MP for chatting in Dewan Rakyat

The power of social media has come to the rescue of a school teacher in Sarawak, whose pleas for transfer to take care of his terminally ill wife were repeatedly denied by his higher-ups in the Education Ministry.The plight of the teacher, identified as Cikgu Din, reached the ears of the ministry's top management leading the MOE to grant leave for the teacher, identified as Cikgu Din, to be with his wife, who is battling cancer.Note:AI Voiceover

The power of social media has come to the rescue of a school teacher in Sarawak, whose pleas for transfer to take care of his terminally ill wife were repeatedly denied by his higher-ups in the Education Ministry.The plight of the teacher, identified as Cikgu Din, reached the ears of the ministry's top management leading the MOE to grant leave for the teacher, identified as Cikgu Din, to be with his wife, who is battling cancer.Note:AI Voiceover

Cikgu Din given leave to be with terminally ill wife - MOE

Malaysia is one of 13 nations officially added to Brics as a partner country, a bloc that collectively accounts for one-fifth of global trade.The bloc officially added 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries, though not yet as full members.Apart from Malaysia, the other 12 nations were Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.Note:AI Voiceover

Malaysia is one of 13 nations officially added to Brics as a partner country, a bloc that collectively accounts for one-fifth of global trade.The bloc officially added 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries, though not yet as full members.Apart from Malaysia, the other 12 nations were Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Note:AI Voiceover

M'sia, 12 other countries officially added as BRICS partner countries

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has told the government to stop announcing policies that have yet to be fully considered.The former Muda president in his debate on the Supply Bill 2025 yesterday once again responded to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli who countered his initial arguments based on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Budget 2025 speech last Friday.Note:AI Voiceover

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has told the government to stop announcing policies that have yet to be fully considered.The former Muda president in his debate on the Supply Bill 2025 yesterday once again responded to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli who countered his initial arguments based on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Budget 2025 speech last Friday.Note:AI Voiceover

Syed Saddiq hits back at Rafizi over RON95 subsidy

RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong) has urged the government to exercise caution in drafting a new law allowing “house arrest” as an alternative punishment for certain offences.During his speech in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, the DAP lawmaker highlighted growing public speculation that the bill is designed for a specific prisoner.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCqQFz5pG7I

RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong) has urged the government to exercise caution in drafting a new law allowing “house arrest” as an alternative punishment for certain offences.During his speech in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, the DAP lawmaker highlighted growing public speculation that the bill is designed for a specific prisoner.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCqQFz5pG7I

Rayer tells govt to be cautious with house arrest law

[KiniNews] Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali was charged this morning at the Selayang Sessions Court with being a member of an organised crime group.Nasiruddin’s wife Azura Md Yusof was also charged with the same offence, as were 20 other GISBH members - 12 men and eight women.The Selayang court complex was under heavy police security while the individuals were there, with the courtroom cleared except for the accused, court officials, and media personnel.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said more than 30 other individuals associated with GISBH and detained under Sosma are still being investigated."We arrested approximately 60 people under SOSMA. After that, we worked with the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), and with the evidence we had, we were able to charge 22 individuals," 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] Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali was charged this morning at the Selayang Sessions Court with being a member of an organised crime group.Nasiruddin’s wife Azura Md Yusof was also charged with the same offence, as were 20 other GISBH members - 12 men and eight women.The Selayang court complex was under heavy police security while the individuals were there, with the courtroom cleared except for the accused, court officials, and media personnel.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said more than 30 other individuals associated with GISBH and detained under Sosma are still being investigated."We arrested approximately 60 people under SOSMA. After that, we worked with the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), and with the evidence we had, we were able to charge 22 individuals," 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: GISBH CEO charged with organised crime; Remaining detainees still being investigated -IGP

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan has challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to clarify his definition of the “ultra rich”.The Bersatu MP in his debate of the Supply Bill 2025 questioned Anwar’s use of the term and called for a more precise explanation.

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan has challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to clarify his definition of the “ultra rich”.The Bersatu MP in his debate of the Supply Bill 2025 questioned Anwar’s use of the term and called for a more precise explanation.

What is the real definition of ‘ultra rich’? - Wan Saiful asks Anwar

继刘胜权否认自己代表华裔入阁之后，叶娟呈拒绝以华裔部长自居。针对华总主席方天兴早前指目前的内阁阵容失衡，尤其作为教育部的华裔副部长竟然不谙中文，叶娟呈激动表示不谙中文也就了解华社课题，不会因为自己不谙中文而向道歉。

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