Anwar rejects call to sack aide; Concerns on US trade deal proven valid, says Rafizi

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the support letter issued by one of his political aides was “vague” and did not constitute an instruction.He was responding to former minister Rafizi Ramli’s call for him to take firm action against Shamsul Iskandar Akin for issuing a support letter last year.Anwar pointed out that the project’s approval process was not influenced by the letter, as the relevant authorities were fully aware of standard proceduresMeanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi said Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz’s admission that the government is planning to renegotiate certain terms in the US reciprocal trade deal proved the concerns raised by critics were valid.He said this in response to the investment, trade, and industry minister’s remarks during a recent interview on the Keluar Sekejap podcast - hosted by Khairy Jamaluddin.__________________In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 26 and the upcoming Sabah State Election, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link to enjoy this exclusive offer. https://mk.my/LJXGiBQ