[KiniNews] Umno’s Mohamed Khairuddin Aman Razali has hit out at PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man over his remarks on Anwar Ibrahim’s declaration that he would not accept salaries as the prime minister and finance minister.Khairuddin, a former PAS ulama council member, said the PAS leadership must feel compassion for Pasti workers who are not paid or given allowances because PAS Youth had classified them as volunteers and perhaps, the teachers in Pasti are angels too.He said this in response to Tuan Ibrahim who had pointed out yesterday that even Prophet Muhammad accepted what Allah had provided and quipped that Anwar must therefore be a malaikat or angel.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s special officer has buried the hatchet with a night market trader following a purported altercation between them.The special officer, Salmy Anas Ahmad, also said that there is no issue between them and they have known each other for more than a year.___________________📌 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] Umno’s Mohamed Khairuddin Aman Razali has hit out at PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man over his remarks on Anwar Ibrahim’s declaration that he would not accept salaries as the prime minister and finance minister.Khairuddin, a former PAS ulama council member, said the PAS leadership must feel compassion for Pasti workers who are not paid or given allowances because PAS Youth had classified them as volunteers and perhaps, the teachers in Pasti are angels too.He said this in response to Tuan Ibrahim who had pointed out yesterday that even Prophet Muhammad accepted what Allah had provided and quipped that Anwar must therefore be a malaikat or angel.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s special officer has buried the hatchet with a night market trader following a purported altercation between them.The special officer, Salmy Anas Ahmad, also said that there is no issue between them and they have known each other for more than a year.___________________📌 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: Umno cleric responds to Tuan Ibrahim over PM's pay; MB's aide makes peace with trader

A war of words has erupted over Anwar Ibrahim’s declaration that he would not accept salaries as the prime minister and finance minister.The squabble took a divine turn when two religious personalities - PAS number two Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and Umno’s Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali - joined in.Khairuddin, a former PAS ulama council member, claimed that Tuan Ibrahim could be using this line of argument to defend the salaries and allowances for PAS former minister, menteris besar, exco members and elected representatives.Note:AI Voiceover

A war of words has erupted over Anwar Ibrahim’s declaration that he would not accept salaries as the prime minister and finance minister.The squabble took a divine turn when two religious personalities - PAS number two Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man and Umno’s Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali - joined in.Khairuddin, a former PAS ulama council member, claimed that Tuan Ibrahim could be using this line of argument to defend the salaries and allowances for PAS former minister, menteris besar, exco members and elected representatives.Note:AI Voiceover

Khairuddin hits back at Tuan Ibrahim over sarcastic Anwar 'angel' remark

A backbencher today questioned the Home Ministry about the alleged failure by certain district police chiefs to comply with the amended provision of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.Specifically, Chow Yu Hui (Harapan-Raub) said assembly organisers are now required under the PAA to submit a notice five days ahead, however, Raub district police chief Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman cited a previous 10-day notice requirement, denying a group of durian farmers their right to gather.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

A backbencher today questioned the Home Ministry about the alleged failure by certain district police chiefs to comply with the amended provision of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.Specifically, Chow Yu Hui (Harapan-Raub) said assembly organisers are now required under the PAA to submit a notice five days ahead, however, Raub district police chief Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman cited a previous 10-day notice requirement, denying a group of durian farmers their right to gather.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

Why are some police still unaware of PAA amendments? - Harapan MP

A minor commotion erupted in the Dewan Rakyat today after Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) said that leaders should not make promises that couldn't be fulfilled, specifically in terms of promises on education which were not reflected in the latest budget.This led to Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) questioning him on who had made promises to abolish PTPTN loan repayments.He said the claims made the Ronald were false as it was a promise in the 2013 manifesto and was not in the latest manifesto.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

A minor commotion erupted in the Dewan Rakyat today after Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) said that leaders should not make promises that couldn't be fulfilled, specifically in terms of promises on education which were not reflected in the latest budget.This led to Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) questioning him on who had made promises to abolish PTPTN loan repayments.He said the claims made the Ronald were false as it was a promise in the 2013 manifesto and was not in the latest manifesto.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

'Don't recycle lies! - Dewan Rakyat heats up after PN MP brings up PTPTN loans

Police are investigating an altercation involving several individuals, including a man believed to be an aide to the Kedah menteri besar.Kota Setar district police chief Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received two reports from two individuals, aged 48 and 54, regarding a one-minute and 20-second video clip which went viral on TikTok yesterday.Note:AI Voiceover

Police are investigating an altercation involving several individuals, including a man believed to be an aide to the Kedah menteri besar.Kota Setar district police chief Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received two reports from two individuals, aged 48 and 54, regarding a one-minute and 20-second video clip which went viral on TikTok yesterday.Note:AI Voiceover

Police open investigation paper on altercation allegedly involving Kedah MB's aide

Attention has shifted back to Najib Razak after the former prime minister claimed that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted an additional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home.At the same time, the concept of house arrest has resurfaced as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans for new legislation in the 2025 Budget, which will establish house arrest as an alternative punishment for certain offenders.So, what exactly is 'house arrest'? Will Najib be qualified for this program? Watch the full report prepared by KiniTV to find out.Script: Azreen MadzlanHost: Camelia Nor AzlanVisual Editor: Nadjwatul Huda

Attention has shifted back to Najib Razak after the former prime minister claimed that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted an additional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home.At the same time, the concept of house arrest has resurfaced as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans for new legislation in the 2025 Budget, which will establish house arrest as an alternative punishment for certain offenders.So, what exactly is 'house arrest'? Will Najib be qualified for this program? Watch the full report prepared by KiniTV to find out.Script: Azreen MadzlanHost: Camelia Nor AzlanVisual Editor: Nadjwatul Huda

[Explainer] New house arrest act to be drafted? Does Najib Razak stand a chance?

Opposition MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar) has suggested the government tie its social aid to the country's inflation rate.While he praised the government's efforts to eradicate poverty, Syed Saddiq said Putrajaya should also consider a law that will enforce periodic increments in the amount of social aid to the poor.The suggestion received a thumbs-up from Anwar, who called it a good idea.

Opposition MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar) has suggested the government tie its social aid to the country's inflation rate.While he praised the government's efforts to eradicate poverty, Syed Saddiq said Putrajaya should also consider a law that will enforce periodic increments in the amount of social aid to the poor.The suggestion received a thumbs-up from Anwar, who called it a good idea.

Syed Saddiq's calls on govt to consider law tying social aid to inflation

Budget 2025 is for all Malaysians, with no community left out, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister R Ramanan.He lashed out at certain parties for claiming that the Indian community felt marginalised after being allocated RM130 million in the latest budget the prime minister tabled last Friday.Note:AI Voiceover

Budget 2025 is for all Malaysians, with no community left out, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister R Ramanan.He lashed out at certain parties for claiming that the Indian community felt marginalised after being allocated RM130 million in the latest budget the prime minister tabled last Friday.Note:AI Voiceover

Ramanan: Budget 2025 doesn't discriminate against any community

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government's approach to addressing hardcore poverty is inclusive and non-discriminatory, ensuring that all citizens in need, regardless of race, receive assistance.While acknowledging that the majority of the poor people in the country are among the Malay and Bumiputera communities, he insisted that all races including Chinese and Indians who are affected will be helped.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government's approach to addressing hardcore poverty is inclusive and non-discriminatory, ensuring that all citizens in need, regardless of race, receive assistance.While acknowledging that the majority of the poor people in the country are among the Malay and Bumiputera communities, he insisted that all races including Chinese and Indians who are affected will be helped.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

Anwar: Approach to addressing hardcore poverty covers all races

The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards, as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.Finance Ministry Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican said it is important for the government to create a mechanism that reduces subsidy leakages.Note:AI Voiceover

The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards, as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies.Finance Ministry Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican said it is important for the government to create a mechanism that reduces subsidy leakages.Note:AI Voiceover

Govt mulling using databases, e-wallet for two-tier RON95 subsidies

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said all political appointments go through a process including a review by the Inland Revenue Board, Bank Negara, MACC and police to ensure that they have a clean record.He added that those who are appointed are professionals.However, Anwar said there are exceptions in several areas, including financial institutions and several other agencies, that do not permit appointments of politicians as board members.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said all political appointments go through a process including a review by the Inland Revenue Board, Bank Negara, MACC and police to ensure that they have a clean record.He added that those who are appointed are professionals.However, Anwar said there are exceptions in several areas, including financial institutions and several other agencies, that do not permit appointments of politicians as board members.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/live/FAubU6dkpXo

Political appointments not permitted for several agencies - Anwar

The Bersatu Jasin Division election has been temporarily “frozen” following the recent suspension of the division’s committee, said Malacca Bersatu secretary Azzaruddin Idris.He said the suspension would take “a period of time” and depend on the investigation carried out by the party headquarters.Note:AI Voiceover

The Bersatu Jasin Division election has been temporarily “frozen” following the recent suspension of the division’s committee, said Malacca Bersatu secretary Azzaruddin Idris.He said the suspension would take “a period of time” and depend on the investigation carried out by the party headquarters.Note:AI Voiceover

Jasin Bersatu Division election temporarily suspended

Attention has shifted back to Najib Razak after the former prime minister claimed that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted an additional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home.At the same time, the concept of house arrest has resurfaced as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans for new legislation in the 2025 Budget, which will establish house arrest as an alternative punishment for certain offenders.So, what exactly is 'house arrest'? Will Najib be qualified for this program? Watch the full report prepared by KiniTV to find out.Script: Azreen MadzlanHost: Camelia Nor AzlanVisual Editor: Nadjwatul Huda

[KiniNews] The government is prepared for choppy waters ahead over its commitment to rolling back petrol subsidies in mid-2025, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.In an interview with Bloomberg Television, he acknowledged that the politically sensitive pledge is likely to evoke a public backlash when it takes effect.“My hope, and our responsibility in the government, is to make sure that we manage this properly so that it is sustainable,” said Rafizi.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has taken the government to task for referring to the T15 (top 15 percent) income group in the Budget 2025 tabled last Friday even though its parameters have yet to be defined.He said this in response to Rafizi saying the T15 classification was being refined.___________________📌 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] The government is prepared for choppy waters ahead over its commitment to rolling back petrol subsidies in mid-2025, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.In an interview with Bloomberg Television, he acknowledged that the politically sensitive pledge is likely to evoke a public backlash when it takes effect.“My hope, and our responsibility in the government, is to make sure that we manage this properly so that it is sustainable,” said Rafizi.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has taken the government to task for referring to the T15 (top 15 percent) income group in the Budget 2025 tabled last Friday even though its parameters have yet to be defined.He said this in response to Rafizi saying the T15 classification was being refined.___________________📌 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: RON 95- Govt prepared for choppy waters, says Rafizi; 'Don't announce first, think later'

A Perikatan Nasional leader today criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly neglecting the plight of the Indian community in his tabling of Budget 2025.Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) national information chief Suthan Mookiah noted how Anwar had allocated a whopping RM600 million to refurbish the Sultan Abdul Samad and Carcosa Seri Negara buildings, but only RM130 million for the Indian community.Note:AI Voiceover

A Perikatan Nasional leader today criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for allegedly neglecting the plight of the Indian community in his tabling of Budget 2025.Malaysian Indian People Party (MIPP) national information chief Suthan Mookiah noted how Anwar had allocated a whopping RM600 million to refurbish the Sultan Abdul Samad and Carcosa Seri Negara buildings, but only RM130 million for the Indian community.Note:AI Voiceover

PN leader: RM600m for building makeover, only RM130m for Indians

Suspended lawmaker Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has criticised a parliamentary decision that banned him from certain areas within the Dewan Rakyat, calling it unjust.The Bersatu MP lamented that Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul had made a “cruel” decision instead of following the precedent set by one of his predecessors - Pandikar Amin Mulia.On Tuesday, Johari sent Wan Fayhsal a letter stating that the Machang MP was not allowed in the public gallery or in rooms reserved for government officials serving in the Dewan Rakyat.

Suspended lawmaker Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has criticised a parliamentary decision that banned him from certain areas within the Dewan Rakyat, calling it unjust.The Bersatu MP lamented that Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul had made a “cruel” decision instead of following the precedent set by one of his predecessors - Pandikar Amin Mulia.On Tuesday, Johari sent Wan Fayhsal a letter stating that the Machang MP was not allowed in the public gallery or in rooms reserved for government officials serving in the Dewan Rakyat.

Am I a threat to Parliament? - Wan Fayhsal

A loud explosion was heard in Ipoh city centre this morning, alarming many citizens and sparking a probe into its cause.Perak police chief Azizi Mat Aris said the force is investigating the source of the unsettling sound heard around 11.05am and relevant authorities have denied that it is linked to mining activities in the area.Several agencies have been consulted, but nothing significant has been revealed yet, he added.Social media videos

A loud explosion was heard in Ipoh city centre this morning, alarming many citizens and sparking a probe into its cause.Perak police chief Azizi Mat Aris said the force is investigating the source of the unsettling sound heard around 11.05am and relevant authorities have denied that it is linked to mining activities in the area.Several agencies have been consulted, but nothing significant has been revealed yet, he added.Social media videos

Police probing source of loud blast in Ipoh

Former international trade and industry minister Rafidah Aziz reminded the government to ensure that the implementation of Budget 2025 is free from leakages, distortions and waste.Rafidah lauded the presentation of the largest budget in the country’s history but emphasised the need for strict monitoring so that spending reaches its true goals.She added that leakages can occur if there is no mechanism to track every expenditure and allocation, and when there is a weak monitoring system.Note:AI Voiceover

Former international trade and industry minister Rafidah Aziz reminded the government to ensure that the implementation of Budget 2025 is free from leakages, distortions and waste.Rafidah lauded the presentation of the largest budget in the country’s history but emphasised the need for strict monitoring so that spending reaches its true goals.She added that leakages can occur if there is no mechanism to track every expenditure and allocation, and when there is a weak monitoring system.Note:AI Voiceover

Rafidah: Implementation of Budget 2025 must be given serious, thorough attention

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has raised doubt on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement that he would not accept his salaries as the country’s top executive and finance minister, saying the man still has to eat.In his debate speech at the Dewan Rakyat, Hamzah (PN-Larut) said the prime minister should come clean about whether he still receives income from other sources, like allowances by government-linked companies.He said this in response to Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian), who questioned the sincerity behind the prime minister’s announcement that he will continue to forgo his salaries in light of the economic challenges facing the nation.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDeBZfLjXw4&t=0s

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has raised doubt on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement that he would not accept his salaries as the country’s top executive and finance minister, saying the man still has to eat.In his debate speech at the Dewan Rakyat, Hamzah (PN-Larut) said the prime minister should come clean about whether he still receives income from other sources, like allowances by government-linked companies.He said this in response to Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (PN-Kubang Kerian), who questioned the sincerity behind the prime minister’s announcement that he will continue to forgo his salaries in light of the economic challenges facing the nation.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDeBZfLjXw4&t=0s

Hamzah: If PM gets zero income, how is he going to eat?

Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan today questioned the Dewan Rakyat speaker’s decision to bar suspended MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal from sitting at its public gallery.This came in response to Johari Abdul’s letter last Tuesday telling Wan Fayhsal (PN-Machang) that he is not allowed to be at the gallery or the room for government officers on duty at the Dewan Rakyat because he has been suspended under Standing Order 44(5).Takiyuddin stressed that the public gallery was a space where any public member could sit to watch the ongoing Dewan Rakyat sitting.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPvudSVY7DA

Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan today questioned the Dewan Rakyat speaker’s decision to bar suspended MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal from sitting at its public gallery.This came in response to Johari Abdul’s letter last Tuesday telling Wan Fayhsal (PN-Machang) that he is not allowed to be at the gallery or the room for government officers on duty at the Dewan Rakyat because he has been suspended under Standing Order 44(5).Takiyuddin stressed that the public gallery was a space where any public member could sit to watch the ongoing Dewan Rakyat sitting.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPvudSVY7DA

Opposition questions why Wan Fayhsal barred from sitting at public gallery

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has taken the government to task for referring to the T15 (top 15 percent) income group in the Budget 2025 tabled last Friday even though its parameters have yet to be defined.In response to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli saying the T15 classification was being refined, Syed Saddiq said they shouldn't announce first and think later.Note:AI Voiceover

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has taken the government to task for referring to the T15 (top 15 percent) income group in the Budget 2025 tabled last Friday even though its parameters have yet to be defined.In response to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli saying the T15 classification was being refined, Syed Saddiq said they shouldn't announce first and think later.Note:AI Voiceover

Don't announce first and think later, says Syed Saddiq on T15 classification

The national security situation in the South China Sea is safe and under control, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that based on threat assessments carried out by relevant agencies, the country’s waters remain free and open to the maritime community.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPvudSVY7DA

The national security situation in the South China Sea is safe and under control, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said that based on threat assessments carried out by relevant agencies, the country’s waters remain free and open to the maritime community.Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPvudSVY7DA

Situation in South China Sea safe, under control - Adly

About 20,000 offenders will likely qualify for consideration under the house arrest bill after a complete vetting process, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He said the bill would consider first-time offenders who did not commit major crimes, pregnant women, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.Note:AI Voiceover

About 20,000 offenders will likely qualify for consideration under the house arrest bill after a complete vetting process, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He said the bill would consider first-time offenders who did not commit major crimes, pregnant women, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.Note:AI Voiceover

Minister: 20k offenders can be considered for house arrest

Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the president of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term at the Indonesian Parliament yesterday.Foreign leaders and special representatives witnessed the swearing-in ceremony. This included Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.The president took the oath of office in front of the members of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) at the ceremony, which was also attended by national figures, political party leaders, and embassy representatives.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LYmM9TgR8I

Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the president of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term at the Indonesian Parliament yesterday.Foreign leaders and special representatives witnessed the swearing-in ceremony. This included Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.The president took the oath of office in front of the members of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) at the ceremony, which was also attended by national figures, political party leaders, and embassy representatives.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LYmM9TgR8I

Prabowo sworn in as Indonesia's president for 2024-2029 term

Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim has hit back at a PAS leader, claiming he was confusing people about the government’s petrol subsidy plan.Kamil said PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari should understand the targeted subsidy proposal before making “half-baked” statements.Note:AI Voiceover

Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim has hit back at a PAS leader, claiming he was confusing people about the government’s petrol subsidy plan.Kamil said PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari should understand the targeted subsidy proposal before making “half-baked” statements.Note:AI Voiceover

Anwar's aide hits out at PAS leader over statement on targeted RON95 subsidy

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik has made some pointed remarks about Chinese Malaysians, while rebuffing calls for him to leave the country.The remarks were made at a talk in Kelantan last Thursday where he also commented that Hindu Malaysians seemed to trust the Indian government more than Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.Zakir made his remarks about Chinese Malaysians while talking about how Islam had spread peacefully in the region through traders."You know someone called me a guest. So I said, before me, the Chinese were the guests. If you want the new guest to go first, ask the old guest to go back."The Chinese aren't born here, most of them. Maybe the new generations, yes."If you want the guest to go back, and those guests which (sic) are bringing peace in the community, they are benefit (sic) for the family," he said before trailing off and getting back on the topic which was about denying that Islam was "spread by the sword".

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik has made some pointed remarks about Chinese Malaysians, while rebuffing calls for him to leave the country.The remarks were made at a talk in Kelantan last Thursday where he also commented that Hindu Malaysians seemed to trust the Indian government more than Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.Zakir made his remarks about Chinese Malaysians while talking about how Islam had spread peacefully in the region through traders."You know someone called me a guest. So I said, before me, the Chinese were the guests. If you want the new guest to go first, ask the old guest to go back."The Chinese aren't born here, most of them. Maybe the new generations, yes."If you want the guest to go back, and those guests which (sic) are bringing peace in the community, they are benefit (sic) for the family," he said before trailing off and getting back on the topic which was about denying that Islam was "spread by the sword".

Zakir: You want me to leave, then ask the 'old guests' Chinese to go back too