Anwar slams Hadi over oil price claims; Activists who disrupted Azam Baki event released

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim this morning took a swipe at a certain “ulama with a huge following” for allegedly confusing the public with comments on the oil crisis.While he did not name names, it is believed Anwar’s criticism targeted PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang, who yesterday claimed Malaysia had no reason to increase its fuel prices.In a speech addressing civil servants in Putrajaya, the prime minister said he is not helping and is even confusing (the people).Meanwhile, in a separate story, three youth activists who were detained after waving the “Tangkap Azam Baki” placards and heckling MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki during his public address at an integrity forum were released early this morning.Liga Rakyat Demokratik president Hamdin Nordin shared an update with a photo of him, Liga Mahasiswa activist Ahsanul Akmal Sulam, and Mandiri coordinator Fakrurrazzi Khairur Rijal posing outside the Dang Wangi police headquarters.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv