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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

Wan Fayhsal says Muhyiddin allies compromised; Revoke ‘illegal temple' order-LFL tells PM

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Bersatu infighting is heating up as the divide between those supporting either party president Muhyiddin Yassin or his deputy Hamzah Zainudin threatens to become an irreparable gulf.Hamzah's allies are rallying to defend him amid speculation that groundwork is being laid to have the deputy president axed or suspended from the party.Suspended Bersatu leader Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal challenged Hamzah's enemies to “bring it on” and take action if they dare.This came following reports that Hamzah has been summoned for the second time by the party’s disciplinary board over allegations of misconduct against Muhyiddin.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to retract his directive for local councils to “clean up (membersihkan)” houses of worship built in violation of the law.A more holistic and respectful approach must be employed when discussing the matters affecting the houses of worship of any religious community in Malaysia, said LFL executive director Zaid Malek.___________________📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Bersatu infighting is heating up as the divide between those supporting either party president Muhyiddin Yassin or his deputy Hamzah Zainudin threatens to become an irreparable gulf.Hamzah's allies are rallying to defend him amid speculation that groundwork is being laid to have the deputy president axed or suspended from the party.Suspended Bersatu leader Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal challenged Hamzah's enemies to “bring it on” and take action if they dare.This came following reports that Hamzah has been summoned for the second time by the party’s disciplinary board over allegations of misconduct against Muhyiddin.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to retract his directive for local councils to “clean up (membersihkan)” houses of worship built in violation of the law.A more holistic and respectful approach must be employed when discussing the matters affecting the houses of worship of any religious community in Malaysia, said LFL executive director Zaid Malek.___________________📌 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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