[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the relevant authorities, including Islamic religious departments and councils to immediately investigate and take appropriate action on the alleged misconduct by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH).Speaking to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Iman in Kajang today, Anwar said the probe is important and cannot be delayed as the issue involves abuse of power, religion, and child exploitation.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has lodged a police report against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.This is over Tuan Ibrahim remarks that when Chinese or Indians speak their mother tongues, Malays would buruk sangka (have bad assumptions).___________________📌 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 instructed the relevant authorities, including Islamic religious departments and councils to immediately investigate and take appropriate action on the alleged misconduct by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH).Speaking to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Iman in Kajang today, Anwar said the probe is important and cannot be delayed as the issue involves abuse of power, religion, and child exploitation.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has lodged a police report against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.This is over Tuan Ibrahim remarks that when Chinese or Indians speak their mother tongues, Malays would buruk sangka (have bad assumptions).___________________📌 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 wants urgent probe into GISBH; Lip Eng lodges report against Tuan Ibrahim

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is the only strong politician, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim quipped today.This comes after Hadi called Muslim leaders in Putrajaya ineffective in controlling their non-Muslim counterparts.

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is the only strong politician, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim quipped today.This comes after Hadi called Muslim leaders in Putrajaya ineffective in controlling their non-Muslim counterparts.

'It's ok, only Hadi is strong' - Anwar

Zaid Ibrahim said that compared to other political parties, DAP has the most sterling track record in championing the cause of those who are “invisible”, and its current secretary-general must keep this tradition alive.The former law minister urged Anthony Loke to ensure that Ong Ing Keong’s cries for justice do not continue to fall on deaf ears.Note:AI Voiceover

Zaid Ibrahim said that compared to other political parties, DAP has the most sterling track record in championing the cause of those who are “invisible”, and its current secretary-general must keep this tradition alive.The former law minister urged Anthony Loke to ensure that Ong Ing Keong’s cries for justice do not continue to fall on deaf ears.Note:AI Voiceover

Loke must raise assault case in cabinet, says Zaid Ibrahim

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Federal Territories Dr Zaliha Mustafa has hit back at PAS Youth over one of their delegate's comments about the sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur.She cited the great flood during the time of prophet Noah and asked if it would be appropriate to describe the floods in Kelantan as divine retribution as well.Zaliha also urged PAS to learn how to become a more constructive opposition instead of using religion as a tool.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Federal Territories Dr Zaliha Mustafa has hit back at PAS Youth over one of their delegate's comments about the sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur.She cited the great flood during the time of prophet Noah and asked if it would be appropriate to describe the floods in Kelantan as divine retribution as well.Zaliha also urged PAS to learn how to become a more constructive opposition instead of using religion as a tool.

Dr Zaliha: Is it appropriate to say floods in Kelantan were divine retribution?

Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has claimed that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) was slow to act on issues of aqidah (faith) deviation involving Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH).Asri claimed that a group of researchers had earlier presented issues related to GISBH to Jakim, but they failed to take any action.GISBH has previously commented on the issue and denied running the welfare homes raided by police or abusing children under their care.Video source: https://www.tiktok.com/@promediatajdidofficial/video/7413746773195328789?lang=en

Perlis mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has claimed that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) was slow to act on issues of aqidah (faith) deviation involving Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH).Asri claimed that a group of researchers had earlier presented issues related to GISBH to Jakim, but they failed to take any action.GISBH has previously commented on the issue and denied running the welfare homes raided by police or abusing children under their care.Video source: https://www.tiktok.com/@promediatajdidofficial/video/7413746773195328789?lang=en

Perlis mufti claims Jakim was briefed about GISBH

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has proposed Human Resources Minister Steven Sim as the new state chairperson, while Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying will continue as the state secretary.The development comes after the incumbent state chairperson and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced his decision not to contest the upcoming Penang DAP election on Sept 22.According to a report, Loke said Sim would be suited to take over the state chairperson position, while Hui Ying is a fit for her present role as the Penang DAP secretary.

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has proposed Human Resources Minister Steven Sim as the new state chairperson, while Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying will continue as the state secretary.The development comes after the incumbent state chairperson and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced his decision not to contest the upcoming Penang DAP election on Sept 22.According to a report, Loke said Sim would be suited to take over the state chairperson position, while Hui Ying is a fit for her present role as the Penang DAP secretary.

Loke expresses support for Steven Sim to lead Penang DAP

Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today stressed that he has never imagined nor is ready to be a prime minister.This comes after several PAS Youth delegates to the party’s annual muktamar in Temerloh, Pahang mentioned his name to a news portal as one of the party leaders they believe can lead the country.

Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today stressed that he has never imagined nor is ready to be a prime minister.This comes after several PAS Youth delegates to the party’s annual muktamar in Temerloh, Pahang mentioned his name to a news portal as one of the party leaders they believe can lead the country.

Find someone else, says Sanusi on being PM

PAS election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has responded to questions on a suggestion for the party's youth leaders to marry non-Malays to gain their votes.In a press conference today, he said perhaps the suggestion was only the delegates way of hyping up the atmosphere.Sanusi also agreed with criticisms against the idea, saying Muslims should commit whatever they do, including marriage, because of Allah.

PAS election director Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has responded to questions on a suggestion for the party's youth leaders to marry non-Malays to gain their votes.In a press conference today, he said perhaps the suggestion was only the delegates way of hyping up the atmosphere.Sanusi also agreed with criticisms against the idea, saying Muslims should commit whatever they do, including marriage, because of Allah.

Sanusi responds to suggestion of marrying for votes

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has lodged a police report against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.This is after Tuan Ibrahim remarked that when Chinese or Indians speak their mother tongues, Malays would buruk sangka (have bad assumptions).“His statement is not only inaccurate but is also racist and could potentially divide Malaysia’s multiracial society,” said Lim.Note:AI Voiceover

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has lodged a police report against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.This is after Tuan Ibrahim remarked that when Chinese or Indians speak their mother tongues, Malays would buruk sangka (have bad assumptions).“His statement is not only inaccurate but is also racist and could potentially divide Malaysia’s multiracial society,” said Lim. Note:AI Voiceover

Lip Eng lodges police report against Tuan Ibrahim over 'buruk sangka' remarks

Police said at least 13 children rescued in raids on 20 welfare homes are believed to have been sodomised.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said this while providing an update on the police’s ongoing ‘Ops Global’.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=2653430571525760

Police said at least 13 children rescued in raids on 20 welfare homes are believed to have been sodomised.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said this while providing an update on the police’s ongoing ‘Ops Global’.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=2653430571525760

IGP: 13 children saved from welfare homes are believed to have been sodomised

Several leaders in the federal government have condemned a proposal to use cross-cultural marriages as a means for PAS to garner support from non-Malay voters.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki emphasised the sanctity of marriage, saying it is a sacred union before Allah and should not be used as a tool for political gain.

Several leaders in the federal government have condemned a proposal to use cross-cultural marriages as a means for PAS to garner support from non-Malay voters.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki emphasised the sanctity of marriage, saying it is a sacred union before Allah and should not be used as a tool for political gain.

Marriage is sacred, it shouldn't be used a political tool, says Asyraf

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, who is under a police probe over her statement on halal certification, met the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and Halal Development Corporation (HDC) yesterday.Kok met Jakim and HDC officials in Parliament while attending a meeting of the parliamentary special select committee on finance and economy of which she is a member.Note:AI Voiceover

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, who is under a police probe over her statement on halal certification, met the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and Halal Development Corporation (HDC) yesterday.Kok met Jakim and HDC officials in Parliament while attending a meeting of the parliamentary special select committee on finance and economy of which she is a member.Note:AI Voiceover

Halal cert polemic was due to misunderstanding by various parties, says Teresa

PAS Youth passed a motion today calling Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign or be removed from office as soon as possible.Tambun PAS Youth delegate Abdul Abidi Mohd Maznan brought and presented the motion before it was debated and unanimously approved.Abidi also laid out four reasons that formed the basis of the motion.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/tvpaspusat/videos/1553048795288778

PAS Youth passed a motion today calling Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign or be removed from office as soon as possible.Tambun PAS Youth delegate Abdul Abidi Mohd Maznan brought and presented the motion before it was debated and unanimously approved.Abidi also laid out four reasons that formed the basis of the motion.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/tvpaspusat/videos/1553048795288778

PAS Youth adopts motion calling for Anwar to resign immediately

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said the remarks by a delegate at the party's youth wing muktamar on mixed-race marriages for the party to get non-Malay support is the delegates personal view.“That’s his view as a delegate in the muktamar. He has the right to express his opinion," he said.“It doesn’t necessarily become a decision. That’s just his view,” said the Alor Setar MP during a press conference after the PAS Youth muktamar in Temerloh, Pahang, this evening.

PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said the remarks by a delegate at the party's youth wing muktamar on mixed-race marriages for the party to get non-Malay support is the delegates personal view.“That’s his view as a delegate in the muktamar. He has the right to express his opinion," he said.“It doesn’t necessarily become a decision. That’s just his view,” said the Alor Setar MP during a press conference after the PAS Youth muktamar in Temerloh, Pahang, this evening.

That's the delegate's opinion, says PAS Youth chief on marriage for votes suggestion

[KiniNews] Seputeh DAP Youth chief Joel Jalleh has questioned the authorities on why DAP MP Teresa Kok was the only one being investigated over her remarks on the halal certification issue.“Why the double standards? Others who have raised and amplified this issue were not called in either,” he said at a press conference outside of the Sri Petaling police station today.Joel, who was flanked by three other DAP members, said this after lodging a police report against Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh over his remarks on Kok over the issue.In a separate story, Selangor PAS Youth secretary Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim has suggested that PAS Youth leaders should take wives from different races and cultures to get non-Malay votes.Meanwhile, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has urged members of the party's youth wing to start learning vernacular languages to help the party get closer to non-Malay communities.___________________📌 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] Seputeh DAP Youth chief Joel Jalleh has questioned the authorities on why DAP MP Teresa Kok was the only one being investigated over her remarks on the halal certification issue.“Why the double standards? Others who have raised and amplified this issue were not called in either,” he said at a press conference outside of the Sri Petaling police station today.Joel, who was flanked by three other DAP members, said this after lodging a police report against Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh over his remarks on Kok over the issue.In a separate story, Selangor PAS Youth secretary Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim has suggested that PAS Youth leaders should take wives from different races and cultures to get non-Malay votes.Meanwhile, PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden has urged members of the party's youth wing to start learning vernacular languages to help the party get closer to non-Malay communities.___________________📌 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: Seputeh DAP files reports against Akmal, questions probe; PAS Youth focuses on non-Malays

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's full speech at the closing of the PAS Youth wing muktamar in Termerloh, Pahang today.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/6oHLThsLUmRGD84B/

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's full speech at the closing of the PAS Youth wing muktamar in Termerloh, Pahang today.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/6oHLThsLUmRGD84B/

[Full video] Abdul Hadi Awang's speech at PAS Youth wing muktamar

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu dodged questions about a party colleague calling out the government over its inaction on the assault case of a deaf e-hailing driver.This comes after Amanah supreme council member Mohamed Hanipa Maidin said that if he were party president, he would call for an extraordinary general meeting to review the party’s stand in the coalition government.

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu dodged questions about a party colleague calling out the government over its inaction on the assault case of a deaf e-hailing driver.This comes after Amanah supreme council member Mohamed Hanipa Maidin said that if he were party president, he would call for an extraordinary general meeting to review the party’s stand in the coalition government.

Mat Sabu dodges question on Hanipa's remarks

The man who has an ongoing sexual assault lawsuit against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim now faces a criminal charge of trafficking 305g of cannabis last Friday.Muhammed Yusoff Rawther was charged before the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court today with drug trafficking in front of the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters surau.

The man who has an ongoing sexual assault lawsuit against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim now faces a criminal charge of trafficking 305g of cannabis last Friday.Muhammed Yusoff Rawther was charged before the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court today with drug trafficking in front of the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters surau.

Anwar's former aide Yusoff Rawther charged with trafficking cannabis

Azwan Ali has urged popular radio station Hot FM to apologise after two of its hosts were seen laughing at former minister Khairy Jamaluddin after he appeared to mock Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on air.The vocal celebrity, also known as Diva AA, pointed out that it was improper for radio hosts to make fun of the nation’s leader.

Azwan Ali has urged popular radio station Hot FM to apologise after two of its hosts were seen laughing at former minister Khairy Jamaluddin after he appeared to mock Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on air.The vocal celebrity, also known as Diva AA, pointed out that it was improper for radio hosts to make fun of the nation’s leader.

Hot FM should apologise to Anwar, says Azwan Ali

Members of the PAS Youth wing have been urged to start learning vernacular languages to help the party get closer to non-Malay communities.Its chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said the ability to converse in Mandarin and Tamil can be a powerful tool for PAS members in wooing support from non-Malay voters.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1553048795288778&rdid=l3xWwcYwMZMa11mQ

Members of the PAS Youth wing have been urged to start learning vernacular languages to help the party get closer to non-Malay communities.Its chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said the ability to converse in Mandarin and Tamil can be a powerful tool for PAS members in wooing support from non-Malay voters.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1553048795288778&rdid=l3xWwcYwMZMa11mQ

PAS Youth chief: Learn other languages to get closer to non-Malay voters

A PAS Youth delegate at the wing's 65th muktamar has suggested that PAS Youth leaders take wives from different races and cultures to get non-Malay votes.Selangor PAS Youth secretary Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim said such a tactic can win the party 10 or even hundreds of supporters.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/6oHLThsLUmRGD84B/

A PAS Youth delegate at the wing's 65th muktamar has suggested that PAS Youth leaders take wives from different races and cultures to get non-Malay votes.Selangor PAS Youth secretary Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim said such a tactic can win the party 10 or even hundreds of supporters.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/6oHLThsLUmRGD84B/

Marry non-Malays, we can get 10 or even hundreds of votes - S'gor PAS Youth

Seputeh DAP Youth chief Joel Jalleh has questioned the authorities on why DAP MP Teresa Kok was the only one being investigated over her remarks on the halal certification issue.“The video released by (Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad) Akmal Saleh has created misunderstandings among Malaysians concerning 3R (race, religion and royalty) matters, yet police have not summoned him," he said.

Seputeh DAP Youth chief Joel Jalleh has questioned the authorities on why DAP MP Teresa Kok was the only one being investigated over her remarks on the halal certification issue.“The video released by (Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad) Akmal Saleh has created misunderstandings among Malaysians concerning 3R (race, religion and royalty) matters, yet police have not summoned him," he said.

Seputeh DAP Youth lodges police report against Akmal Saleh

Livid that justice remains elusive in the case of Ong Ing Keong, the deaf e-hailing driver assaulted by a member of the police, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin did not conceal his frustration and disappointment with the coalition government.Putting himself in the shoes of the Amanah president, the former deputy minister in charge of legal affairs during the Pakatan Harapan administration made it clear that he would not hesitate to press for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

Livid that justice remains elusive in the case of Ong Ing Keong, the deaf e-hailing driver assaulted by a member of the police, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin did not conceal his frustration and disappointment with the coalition government.Putting himself in the shoes of the Amanah president, the former deputy minister in charge of legal affairs during the Pakatan Harapan administration made it clear that he would not hesitate to press for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

If I were Amanah chief, I would press for EGM to stay or quit govt, says Hanipa

The police are reworking the investigation paper on an assault case allegedly involving a member of the Pahang royalty and will submit it again soon.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said that police had already submitted the paper to the Attorney-General’s Chambers but it was returned to the police for further investigation.

The police are reworking the investigation paper on an assault case allegedly involving a member of the Pahang royalty and will submit it again soon.Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said that police had already submitted the paper to the Attorney-General’s Chambers but it was returned to the police for further investigation.

IGP: Police will resubmit papers on royalty assault case to AGC in a few days

A survey by Merdeka Center has shown that there is a rising sense of discrimination in the country, going up to nearly 60% among Chinese and Indian youths.So what do youths think about the issue? Have they faced any form of discrimination before? What do they want to be changed or to be implemented? We went out to get the youth's views on the matter.

A survey by Merdeka Center has shown that there is a rising sense of discrimination in the country, going up to nearly 60% among Chinese and Indian youths.So what do youths think about the issue? Have they faced any form of discrimination before? What do they want to be changed or to be implemented? We went out to get the youth's views on the matter.

[Voxpop] Indian youths facing rising discrimination? Youths share thoughts, experiences

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said his visit to China has made him understand China's true intention with the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.Dr Mahathir said the initiative is much bigger than expected as it will help infrastructure development all over the world. The prime minister was on a five-day visit to China to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said his visit to China has made him understand China's true intention with the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.Dr Mahathir said the initiative is much bigger than expected as it will help infrastructure development all over the world. The prime minister was on a five-day visit to China to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF).

In China, Dr Mahathir learns the true intention behind the belt and road initiative