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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 8 MIN

'After James Chai, it’s me' - Rafizi; N Sembilan Umno seeks audience with Tuanku Muhriz

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KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli advised the anti-graft agency to email him if they are interested in recording his statement for their probe involving an RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.The Pandan MP said that it is the preferred method of contacting him since he does not use WhatsApp or answer calls from unknown numbers.“Don’t worry, I have never run away. I have been detained by authorities dozens of times since 2010, and not once have I fled,” he added.Rafizi said this after his ex-aide, James Chai, presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today to facilitate the graft buster’s investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan BN, led by Umno, has requested an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir regarding the latest developments following their withdrawal of support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Its chairperson, Jalaluddin Alias, said they are prepared to become the opposition if Pakatan Harapan continues to lead the state.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli advised the anti-graft agency to email him if they are interested in recording his statement for their probe involving an RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.The Pandan MP said that it is the preferred method of contacting him since he does not use WhatsApp or answer calls from unknown numbers.“Don’t worry, I have never run away. I have been detained by authorities dozens of times since 2010, and not once have I fled,” he added.Rafizi said this after his ex-aide, James Chai, presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today to facilitate the graft buster’s investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan BN, led by Umno, has requested an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir regarding the latest developments following their withdrawal of support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Its chairperson, Jalaluddin Alias, said they are prepared to become the opposition if Pakatan Harapan continues to lead the state.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

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