EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 9 MIN
Lawyers grill AGC over NFA decision in Zahid's case; Asyraf reiterates advice for Akmal
from Malaysiakini · host Malaysiakini
KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Lawyers from various quarters are urging the Attorney-General’s Chambers to explain why it has concluded that there will be “no further action” (NFA) in the Yayasan Akalbudi case against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.This is in light of the High Court ruling that there was a prima facie case for the 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering against Zahid.Among those seeking answers are Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and Lawyers for Liberty co-founder Latheefa Koya.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has reiterated his advice for the party's youth wing's chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, to be more open to dissenting opinions.Asyraf also said that Umno has yet to receive an official notice of Akmal's resignation, noting that such matters will only be deemed valid if there is due documentation.___________________📌 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
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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Lawyers from various quarters are urging the Attorney-General’s Chambers to explain why it has concluded that there will be “no further action” (NFA) in the Yayasan Akalbudi case against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.This is in light of the High Court ruling that there was a prima facie case for the 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering against Zahid.Among those seeking answers are Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and Lawyers for Liberty co-founder Latheefa Koya.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has reiterated his advice for the party's youth wing's chief, Dr Akmal Saleh, to be more open to dissenting opinions.Asyraf also said that Umno has yet to receive an official notice of Akmal's resignation, noting that such matters will only be deemed valid if there is due documentation.___________________📌 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
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Lawyers grill AGC over NFA decision in Zahid's case; Asyraf reiterates advice for Akmal
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