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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] PKR and Pakatan Harapan once promised a “new dawn” for Malaysia, with sweeping reforms at the heart of their agenda.But with many promises still unmet, former PKR deputy president Chua Tian Chang says the party must acknowledge that some pledges were overly ambitious — and that admitting those mistakes should itself be part of the reform process.In another development, the Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed M Indira Gandhi’s RM100 million lawsuit against the government and former top police officials over the failure to arrest her ex-husband and recover her abducted daughter. _________________📌 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] PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says Perikatan Nasional could win more seats than Barisan Nasional in Malacca, but is willing to give up that advantage for the sake of Malay-Muslim unity and an electoral pact.In another development, the Tabung Haji RCI probe just moved closer to the top — a former CEO has been remanded for seven days. Meanwhile, a Penang political leader is among five people remanded over an alleged RM1.96 million loss from a government land deal. ___________________📌 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 on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's stance on the One China policy was merely retained from the time of Abdul Razak Hussein, the second prime minister.Speaking to reporters, he said that his view, as well as Malaysia's position on the policy, remains consistent with that of the United Nations.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the purported owner of a dog named Rocky and a volunteer with the Klang Royal City Council were charged separately today with animal cruelty over the dog’s death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang, Selangor, last month.S Roghini Devi, who claimed to be Rocky’s owner, and Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom both pleaded not guilty at the Klang Sessions Court to charges under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015.___________________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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has found himself in the middle of the continued geopolitical dispute between China and Taiwan.This was following his remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera on the One China policy, as well as China’s right to use force.In response, Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry accused Anwar of making “false” remarks by “absurdly implying that the country is a separatist province of China and publicly rationalising China’s stance on unifying Taiwan by force”.It reiterated that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and is not subordinate to China, and accused Anwar of jeopardising peace in the region.Meanwhile, in a separate story several DAP leaders have stated that DAP’s specific red line for remaining in or exiting the coalition government has yet to be clearly defined.However, DAP central executive committee (CEC) member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said the red line should not necessarily be understood as an ultimatum to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.___________________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] DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil one of Pakatan Harapan’s election pledges and grant equal constituency development funds to all MPs.At present, only government MPs receive the funds, with funding in opposition states handled by government-appointed liaisons. The government has even withdrawn control of funding from rogue PKR MPs.DAP national chairperson Gobind Singh Deo said the party has conveyed this to the prime minister numerous times, and we hope he takes the necessary steps to implement this as soon as possible.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno has stated that it has no issue with PAS’ campaign to abolish gambling in the country, saying the activity is opposed by people of all races and religions.However, Umno supreme council member Razlan Rafii said legislative amendments would first be needed to realise the agenda.___________________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] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to name the Umno leaders who supposedly objected to Putrajaya allocating funds for Perikatan Nasional-led states.This followed the premier’s remarks during the PKR national congress in Malacca yesterday, where he claimed Umno disagreed with his decision to channel financial assistance to Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Putra president Ibrahim Ali has given PAS-led Perikatan Nasional a tongue-lashing, accusing the opposition coalition of “slaughtering an old friend to court an old divorcee” and behaving hypocritically.He also pointed out that the electoral destruction of DAP would not guarantee the safety of Malays and Muslims.___________________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] Nurul Izzah Anwar, commenting on her decision to step down from PKR’s number two post, referred to herself as the outgoing deputy president and said she could not “please everyone”.She noted that some viewed her defeat in Permatang Pauh - long regarded as her family’s stronghold - in the 15th general election as unacceptable, while others were unhappy with her victory over incumbent Rafizi Ramli in last year’s PKR polls.“And for others, it was just unacceptable that I am leaving (the deputy presidency) in 2026," she added.Ramkarpal Singh has urged DAP to make clear to delegates at its annual congress this Sunday that they can still call for the party to leave the government if compelling reasons arise in the future.The DAP deputy secretary-general said this must be emphasised to avoid giving the impression that a vote to remain in government means the party would stay on even when doing so is detrimental to its interests.He added that, whether or not it is labelled an “exit clause”, such an option would be in the party’s best interests.___________________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] Former Subang MP Wong Chen has officially joined Bersama today after 17 years as a PKR member.Speaking at a press conference at Bersama’s party headquarters in Puchong, Wong described his decision to leave PKR and vacate the Subang parliamentary seat as “heartbreaking” but necessary under the anti-party hopping provisions.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered Rosmah Mansor to credit the RM67.46 million payout to Lebanese jeweller Global Royalty Trading SAL (GRTS) into a joint stakeholder account accessible to the parties’ solicitors.Judicial commissioner Marianne Antoinette Ghani, in granting Rosmah a conditional stay of execution this morning, also ordered her to make the payment within one month from today.The judge added that GRTS, being a foreign entity with no business presence or assets in Malaysia, may itself be a special circumstance in considering Rosmah’s application.___________________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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who recently underwent surgery, has accused the opposition of neglecting Tabung Haji depositors by refusing to participate in a special Dewan Rakyat debate on the royal commission of inquiry report into the pilgrimage fund.This came after opposition MPs walked out of the Dewan Rakyat when their request to postpone the sitting over Anwar’s absence on health grounds was rejected.Meanwhile, in a separate story, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin questioned why they should waste time on a special sitting to discuss the RCI report if it amounts only to a ministerial briefing with no decision or vote.“It is a briefing session. If it is just a briefing, what are they asking us to debate? If there is a matter or a motion to be tabled, then we can debate it. This has to be understood," he said.Hamzah, who is the Wawasan president, also questioned why the RCI report only covered events up to 2020, saying subsequent developments were not addressed.___________________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] PKR lawmaker Wong Chen has resigned as Subang MP, becoming the latest to quit the Dewan Rakyat after former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli and Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad."On Aug 5, I met with the speaker and handed over my resignation letter as MP, effective Aug 10 at 5pm," he said, referring to Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul.He added that he will also be removing his MP honorific title from all of his service centre billboards, signages and correspondence by next month.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has claimed that Nurul Izzah Anwar’s decision to step down as PKR deputy president is allegedly linked to her dissatisfaction with the government’s approach to combating corruption.“One thing I can say with confidence is that Nurul Izzah is not comfortable with how the government is handling the issue of combating corruption. Given the current situation in PKR and the government, I think she is uncomfortable and disagrees with the approach," he said.___________________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] The court proceedings against former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, which were scheduled to take place this morning, have been postponed to Aug 27.The postponement came after the Bera MP was admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur last night.Speaking to reporters after visiting Ismail Sabri at IJN, his lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad said Ismail Sabri had to undergo a pacemaker procedure today.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Ampang MP Rodziah Ismail has expressed her disappointment with Nurul Izzah Anwar's decision to resign as PKR deputy president."If that is her choice to resign, that is her right. But as a party member, I feel aggrieved because the position is no child’s play - that's the second-highest post in PKR," she said.___________________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] BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed claims of “outside interference” in the appointment of the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar as the “senility” of someone who does not understand political realities.In an apparent swipe at Parti Wawasan Negara chairperson Rais Yatim, who questioned Juasseh assemblyperson Ismail Lasim’s appointment as the state’s new menteri besar, Zahid said he would not entertain such allegations.“I do not want to entertain the senility of someone who does not understand the political reality that names must be submitted to the palace," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former religious affairs minister Mujahid Yusof Rawa has hit back at Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh’s question over who allegedly “looted” Tabung Haji, saying the royal commission of inquiry report had already identified cases warranting action."The RCI also mentioned and urged, among its recommendations, that action be taken against whom? Against the cases that had been reported within Tabung Haji. That is the looting, because there was no oversight," he said.___________________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] Umno must acknowledge weaknesses in the governance of Tabung Haji during the BN administration as highlighted in the royal commission of inquiry report on the agency, said former party youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.Khairy said he understood why several Umno leaders had pushed back against the RCI findings, including denying any misconduct or corruption in Tabung Haji’s management, particularly while campaigning in the Negeri Sembilan state election.However, he said such a defensive stance fell short of what was expected from a party seeking to portray itself as committed to reform and renewal.Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN will hold a special briefing on the RCI report on Aug 10.The session comes ahead of the special Dewan Rakyat sitting to debate the report, which was declassified and made public last week.___________________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] Former Umno leader Puad Zarkashi claimed that Umno is afraid to end ties with Pakatan Harapan at the federal level, adding that the nationalist party is not ready to lose its cabinet posts.This came after Umno information chief Azalina Othman Said reportedly said the pact between BN and Perikatan Nasional for the Negeri Sembilan polls should not be used to end the coalition government at the federal level."Umno is not ready to become the federal opposition and that’s why the party is afraid of the BN-Harapan memorandum of understanding (MOU) getting scrapped," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has stood by his decision to defend Chennah during the Negeri Sembilan polls, arguing that his opponents’ tactics should be considered when judging his performance.Loke, who lost his bid to retain the seat for a fourth term by just 688 votes, described the fight as one of the toughest electoral battles he has faced over his 22 years of running in polls.___________________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] A PKR lawmaker has launched a scathing critique of Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in Negeri Sembilan, which is the coalition’s third electoral setback since the Sabah polls in November last year.Subang MP Wong Chen did not mince his words, blaming the defeat on what he described as Harapan’s willingness to compromise its principles in the pursuit of political survival.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has called on Pakatan Harapan to serve out its full term in government before dissolving Parliament for the 16th general election.He warned that PKR, in particular, risks being “shocked to death” by defeat if it moves ahead with an early general election.___________________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 has claimed vindication following the release of a royal commission of inquiry’s report on Tabung Haji, which he said has cleared his name of slander propagated by his political opponents.Rafizi also recalled how from as early as March 2016, he had highlighted in Parliament issues affecting Tabung Haji, before going on to detail “34 other disclosures regarding misconduct, lost investments, and Tabung Haji’s involvement in the 1MDB scandal.”“I was arrested, charged, and nearly imprisoned. For a decade I was the subject of slander, allegedly for inciting Muslims to destroy Tabung Haji. The results of my disclosures also became political capital for PKR and Pakatan Harapan for a decade," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the full RCI report on the management and operations of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) had been released in full without any censorship or redactions.He said the government had published the RCI report in its entirety to allow Muslims and all Malaysians to scrutinise the commission's findings and recommendations, while ensuring lessons could be learnt to prevent similar issues from recurring.___________________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] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has highlighted how the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry does not identify any Umno leader as having misappropriated funds. “So who are the Umno politicians involved and said to have ‘sakau’ (stolen) Tabung Haji funds?” he asked.He said the RCI report instead finds fault with the haj fund’s weak management.Meanwhile, the report took centre stage at Pakatan Harapan’s campaign ceramah last night.Coalition leaders used its findings to counter race-based narratives from their rivals during the Negeri Sembilan polls campaign.___________________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] The cabinet has agreed to declassify the Tabung Haji royal commission of inquiry report, which will also be released today.It also agreed that investigations by authorities pursuant to the report will resume immediately and that anyone found to have violated the law will be brought to justice.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Ismail Sabri Yaakob said earlier that Umno has nothing to hide over the RCI, stressing that the party itself pushed for the inquiry to be established.However, Ismail Sabri said he was never briefed on the report’s findings before he left office, noting that he only knew that investigations had been completed and no charges were filed against anyone.He added that the report should be made public for Malaysians to know what transpired.___________________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] Police have confirmed they will summon Perikatan Nasional election director Sanusi Nor and Rembau Umno information chief Shukri Shamsuddin over separate remarks made while campaigning for the Negeri Sembilan polls.State police chief Alzafny Ahmad said police had initiated an investigation under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) over Sanusi’s speech after receiving two reports.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Parti Wawasan Negara has downplayed controversial remarks by its fellow Perikatan Nasional component member PAS.While asserting that a line should be drawn against comments that cross into “hate speech” territory, Wawasan Negara secretary-general Saifuddin Abdullah deemed the Islamist party’s approach as a “matter of politics” where differing parties convey their messages in varying ways.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv 

Antara paparan Sekilas Fakta 27 Julai 2026 :1. PRN N9: Ong Kian Ming ramal BN-PN menang 23 ke 25 kerusi2. Langkah 'berani mati' Aminuddin dipersoal, pengundi Linggi masih setia BN3.Tuduh saya bagi duit untuk kacau isu Undang? Tak masuk akal! - Loke4. Istana NS tegur parti politik! Jangan heret institusi diraja dalam kempen PRN5. Sibuk tuduh PAS 'ratib' DAP! PH perlu cermin kelemahan sendiri - Samsuri 6. RCI TH: Kalau salah dakwa, hukum penjara! Bukan urusan saya - PM7. Anwar dedah Felda rugi hampir RM10 bilion akibat salah urus8. Anwar pelik ada pihak tak mahu beliau bangkit isu rasuah, `sakau’9. KJ dakwa 'ada sesuatu tak kena' dalam kerajaan perpaduan10. Bakal sertai Bersama? MP PKR cabar parti pecat dirinya_Jika anda menyukai laporan yang kami hasilkan, kami amat berbesar hati jika anda boleh membuat sumbangan kepada kami. Anda boleh menyumbang dengan klik pada pautan yang disertakan: https://membership.malaysiakini.com/donation/kinitvAnda juga boleh mendengar Sekilas Fakta yang kini berada di:Spotify: https://mk.my/A1IGfbXApple Podcasts: https://mk.my/sYM0FOY

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] The royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji was not released three years ago because the government wanted to avoid undermining public confidence in the pilgrims’ fund board, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He said publishing the report at the time could have triggered panic among depositors, leading to a mass withdrawal of funds that might have destabilised TH.“Three years ago, we were not in a position to publish the report. Had we done so, the public could have lost confidence in Tabung Haji and withdrawn their savings," said Anwar.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said the US State Department had summoned Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States to explain the nation’s policy of not recognising Israel.Mohamad said Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the US State Department that Malaysia had a long-standing policy of not recognising Israel and that it was not new.___________________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] Several Umno leaders have expressed reservations over the “Perikatan Barisan Nasional” (PBN) term proposed by Parti Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin to describe the cooperation between Perikatan Nasional and BN.When asked about it today, Umno president and BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today highlighted that no official discussions have been held on continuing the cooperation beyond the state polls.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that Malaysia will continue to bar Israeli citizens from entering Malaysia despite pressure from a group of US Congress members.“That will not deter us. They may issue threats, but I will firmly defend the rights of the Malaysian people and uphold the government’s decision to continue prohibiting the entry of any Israeli national into Malaysia,” said Anwar.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

[KiniNews] Rising tensions between Pakatan Harapan and BN due to the latter's partnership with Perikatan Nasional in the Negeri Sembilan polls appear to have been suppressed when ministers gathered for a cabinet meeting in Putrajaya today.Photos posted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on social media showed ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in a jovial mood before the meeting began.However, Anwar’s former protégé Rafizi Ramli believes the current political climate risks undermining ministers’ commitment to their duties.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Network School co-working space in Forest City, Johor, has been ordered to cease operations from today after the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP) revoked its business licence.MBIP said the decision was made at a special full council meeting after inspections on July 12, 14, 19, and 20 uncovered multiple breaches under the local authority’s jurisdiction._________________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] The controversy surrounding the Retirement Fund (Incorporated)(KWAP) investment in eFishery has escalated, with PAS Youth demanding that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim resign as finance minister over the RM163.4 million loss.Its chief, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, said the issue was not merely an investment matter, but involved public trust and accountability.He also demanded the suspension of KWAP chairperson Johan Mahmood Merican pending the completion of investigations.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR’s Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said he is now in a dangerous position after publicly calling on Anwar to step down as Finance Minister over the KWAP eFishery investment issue.___________________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] PKR's Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has shared his thoughts on reform in Pakatan Harapan and hinted that Parti Bersama Malaysia could be a new “home” for such ideals.He said this while confirming that he attended an appreciation event for Johor state election volunteers at the Bersama headquarters in Puchong yesterday.He stated that he had attended the event as he can no longer see the reformasi spirit alive within Harapan, despite it constituting the coalition’s core messaging in the past.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Selangor PKR Youth wants the state Pakatan Harapan leadership to review its political ties with BN, saying the time has come for the coalition to make a wise decision based on reality.Its deputy chief Shahrul Adnan said political cooperation must be based on mutual respect, trust, and commitment. It cannot shift with the electoral season or be dictated by short-term political interests.___________________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] After months of escalating tensions with ally PAS, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today hinted that his party could be on its way out of Perikatan Nasional (PN).Despite wishing PN "all the best", Muhyiddin criticised coalition chairperson Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for unilaterally entering into an electoral pact with BN while sidelining Bersatu from seat negotiations."Just because PN under PAS leadership seeks to form an alliance with Umno - a party that still has ties with Pakatan Harapan, including DAP - PAS has severed ties with Bersatu, sidelining the Malay party that I lead," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party will not leave Pakatan Harapan and will remain with the coalition until the end of the unity government's term.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has labelled the Negeri Sembilan Umno leadership as traitors and rebels against the constitutional monarchy system in the state.Although he did not explicitly name the party or individuals, he claimed the Negeri Sembilan coalition government leadership should have come together to weather a crisis.However, he said some quarters chose to stab them in the back and attempted to topple the state government led by PKR’s Aminuddin Harun.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has made a constitutional argument as to why he is still a Malacca state executive councillor despite having pledged to resign.Akmal said that he tendered his resignation on Jan 19 and sent letters to Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh and Governor Ali Rustam.“But it (resignation) was not assented to by the governor. In Malacca’s constitution, if it’s not assented to by the governor, what can you do?” he said._________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

[KiniNews] DAP’s four Malacca assemblypersons have announced their resignations from the state government, honouring their pledge to step down if the state constitution was amended to allow for appointed assembly members.Earlier, the Malacca State Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 was passed in the legislature by a show of hands, with 23 assembly members voting in favour and five against.Malacca DAP chief and Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong said party will resign from all government positions it holds, including one state exco, two deputy excos, one deputy speaker, as well as all village heads and local councillors appointed under the state administration.Khoo also took a swipe at Merlimau Umno assemblyperson Dr Akmal Saleh, asking when the Umno Youth chief would fulfil his long-ago promise to quit the state government.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Akmal has celebrated DAP’s decision to leave the Malacca government, saying the people’s prayers had been answered._______* TikTok's child safety promise vs realityRead the full story: https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/tiktok/en/

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied that the party has reached any deal with PAS ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election. He said discussions between the two parties were only informal, with no seat negotiations finalised despite PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang claiming talks were progressing. Zahid also warned that PAS could change its stance, based on what he described as past experiences with the party. Meanwhile, the Federal Court has upheld Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s acquittal over criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering charges involving Bersatu Youth funds. In a 2-1 decision, the bench dismissed the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ appeal, finding no error in the Court of Appeal’s decision to clear him last year. ___________________📌 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 on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department (RTD) to issue summonses against politicians and election workers who rode motorcycles without helmets during a recent convoy.The order came after mounting online criticism against him following a viral video clip showing a Pakatan Harapan leader and supporters riding helmetless during a campaign activity in Johor.Meanwhile, in a separate story, research firm Ilham Centre has projected BN to secure a two-thirds majority in tomorrow's Johor election, citing the coalition's strong machinery, stable Malay support, and the popularity of caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.Of the 56 state seats, the firm projected BN to lead in 39, Pakatan Harapan in nine, while the remaining eight - Tenang, Tangkak, Maharani, Layang-Layang, Puteri Wangsa, Johor Jaya, Kota Iskandar and Bukit Batu - are too close to call.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

[KiniNews] Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak has criticised Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming over an AI-generated graphic featuring her image, calling it “cheap propaganda” and an attempt to mislead voters.The graphic, shared on Nga’s official X account, appeared to show Rosmah urging Johor voters to return home and vote ahead of polling day. Meanwhile, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has backed Umno to lead Johor, saying the party is prepared to contribute its seats to help Umno secure the menteri besar post. _________________Read Malaysiakini’s full investigation of child sexual abuse materials https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/telegram/en/https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/ms/

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said any list of former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s shares cannot be publicly disclosed.She told Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung that the data is part of investigation documents, while personal information and asset declarations are protected by law.“However, the government assures that all relevant aspects, including share ownership and compliance with the regulations in force, have been examined in the investigation and appropriate action has been taken based on the findings of the committee,” she said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Parti Bersama Malaysia’s Johor Jaya seat candidate Lau Yi Leong accused his DAP rival Lee Wern Yiing and the party of hypocrisy, alleging they took a selective stance on the use of government resources during the state polls.Lau was referring to a recent joint press conference by Lee and DAP’s Perling candidate Alan Tee, where the duo alleged that caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi had misused an Inland Revenue Board (IRB) hall for campaign activities.___________________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] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said has stressed that elections cannot be used to secure the release of anyone serving a prison sentence.The Umno information chief was referring to former premier Najib Abdul Razak, who is imprisoned over 1MDB-related convictions.She said the power to grant a pardon rests solely with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR leader Shamsul Iskandar Akin is facing backlash over a campaign video posted for the Johor state polls.The video drew on the format of a ‘talkin’, which is a recitation reminding the recently deceased upon their burial to remember their faith.___________________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] The political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised Khairy Jamaluddin for alleging that caretaker Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun had failed to safeguard the interests of the Malay-Muslim community in the state.Kamil Abdul Munim reminded Khairy that voting for Umno is not a guarantee that Malay rights will remain secure, adding that such rights are instead guaranteed by the Federal Constitution and the Malay rulers.He also asked Khairy to specify which Malay rights had been eroded or undermined under Aminuddin’s leadership, instead saying that such rights are typically threatened by “corrupt Malays."Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN is projected to retain its position as the ruling Johor government, with DAP potentially becoming the largest party in the opposition following the July 11 state election, according to political analyst Ibrahim Suffian.Ibrahim, a programmes director at the Merdeka Center, opined that based on observations thus far, BN could keep between 40 and 42 seats in the election, with Pakatan Harapan component members Amanah and PKR possibly bagging one and two seats, respectively.Read Malaysiakini's full investigation on how Malaysia's child sexual abuse materials industry operates and how to identify it, report it and stop the harm from spreading: https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/telegram/en/ ___________________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] The National Financial Crime Prevention Centre (NFCC) today clarified that former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki was present at the centre's advisory board meeting on June 30 as he remains a legitimate member.NFCC director-general Shamsun Baharin Jamil said Azam was appointed as an NFCC advisory board member by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Sept 20, 2024, for a period of three years."The appointment was made in his individual capacity with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Therefore, his membership in the NFCC advisory board is not tied to his position as MACC chief commissioner and remains valid until the expiry of his appointment term, unless it is terminated earlier by the Agong," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a study by former DAP lawmaker Ong Kian Ming predicts a bleak outcome for Pakatan Harapan in the Johor state election, projecting that the coalition could face an almost complete wipeout at the hands of BN.The former Bangi MP said he did an early projection of three likely scenarios for the state polls, all of which conclude that BN will maintain control of the state albeit with different degrees of success.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Who shapes what you see online? Is foreign information manipulation only about bots and fake news - or is the reality far more complex?In this episode of Explain Sikit, we bring together three investigative journalists from across Southeast Asia to explore how foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) is evolving in the region. From media narratives and geopolitical influence to cyberattacks, AI and cross-border information operations, we examine how today's information environment is changing and what journalists and the public should be paying attention to.🎙️ Featuring:Danny Wong (Reform MY Media, Malaysia) https://theinterview.asia/feature/189277/John Hurt (PressOne.PH, Philippines) https://pressone.ph/how-a-campaign-of-half-truths-against-usaid-went-global-and-reached-asia/Rina Nurjanah (Tirto.id, Indonesia)https://tirto.id/menunggangi-reputasi-negara-iklan-judol-di-situs-pemerintahan-hwKmProducer: Azreen Madzlan#ExplainSikit #FIMI #Misinformation #Disinformation #InformationWarfare #InvestigativeJournalism #CyberSecurity #Malaysia #Indonesia #Philippines

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has questioned the government’s justification for appointing former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Centre (NFCC).Hamzah, who is also the Larut MP, argued that the appointment was questionable when issues involving Azam remain under scrutiny.“On behalf of the media, I am asking the government what the justification is for appointing Azam as an NFCC adviser when he himself is being investigated regarding several issues,” he said at a press conference in Parliament today.Meanwhile, in a separate story, fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, could be among the 250 individuals slated to receive a pardon from United States President Donald Trump in conjunction with the nation’s 250th Independence Day on July 4th.According to The Atlantic, the White House is discussing a possible announcement of presidential pardons as a centrepiece of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations over the July 4 weekend, according to 14 people familiar with the conversations. The idea has been described as ‘250 pardons for 250 years’.___________________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] Five PKR MPs have urged the government to disclose all findings from investigations into former MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings.Subang MP Wong Chen said that two investigations have taken place on the issue, but none of the findings has been made public.He argued that this should be remedied either through full public disclosure or, at the very least, scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former DAP Skudai assemblyperson Marina Ibrahim has revealed that a party leader's position on former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's pardon was the "last straw" that shattered her faith in politics and prompted her to retire from the political arena.___________________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] Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman would have to wait for about two more weeks to learn of his fate over his criminal breach of trust, money laundering and funds misappropriation charges as the Federal Court postponed today’s proceedings.Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais, who appeared on the bench alone this morning, informed the parties that one of the presiding judges, Che Ruzima Ghazali, is on medical leave.In a press conference later, Syed Saddiq mentioned that he has been fighting for justice for the last six years and therefore, he was okay waiting another two weeks to clear his name.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Parti Bersama Malaysia today unveiled a service pledge for its 15 candidates contesting the 16th Johor state election, promising to continue serving their constituencies regardless of the outcome of the polls.Bersama co-leader Rafizi Ramli, who read out the service pledge at the party’s operations centre in Stulang, said the pledges are in line with a focus to become a “functional, competent, and qualified” opposition in the 56-seat Johor state assembly.___________________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] Parti Bersama Malaysia co-leader Rafizi Ramli has lauded his party's candidate, Boo Wei Han, for raising tough issues that actually matter to constituents.This is after Boo, in his speech, went on a brief tangent about backlash against pig farming.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will learn his fate tomorrow on whether he will remain free or be ordered to serve a prison sentence tomorrow.This is over his case involving criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering charges linked to Armada funds.A three-judge panel of the Federal Court is scheduled to deliver its decision on the prosecution’s final appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal at 9am.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

[KiniNews] PAS insists that the party’s machinery will not be mobilised to help Bersatu campaign in the 16th Johor election.Its president Abdul Hadi Awang said the two parties will use separate machinery and different campaign strategies, even though they will use the Perikatan Nasional logo for the election on July 11.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has rebutted party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki’s claim that he quit the party because his son was not selected as a candidate in the Johor state election.Instead, Puad said his departure was driven by dissatisfaction with Umno Johor’s candidate selection process, which he alleged was influenced by “certain parties” and tainted by cronyism.___________________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] Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has quit the party over alleged royal interference in party matters, including alleged interference with the upcoming Johor polls.In response, Onn denied Puad's claims that the palace had instructed him to dissolve the legislature.He said that what he had informed Puad was that the legislature was dissolved after getting royal assent, in line with proper constitutional procedures.Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has claimed that Puad's decision to leave the party stemmed from dissatisfaction over his son not being selected as a candidate for the Rengit state seat.According to Asyraf, Puad had previously written to him on the matter and threatened to quit the party.___________________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] Perikatan Nasional has concluded its negotiations to resolve overlapping seat claims in the Johor state election, with Bersatu contesting the majority of them.All original component parties of Perikatan Nasional - PAS, Bersatu, Gerakan, and MIPP - have been allocated seats to contest, in addition to their new ally Pejuang, despite not being involved in the negotiations.Pejuang will contest in Gambir, held by BN lawmaker Sahrihan Jani.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has stated that something is wrong within Johor Umno over the selection of candidates for the upcoming state electionThis came just hours ahead of Barisan Nasional’s candidate announcement for the polls.___________________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] Bersatu’s position within Perikatan Nasional remains secure for now, with the coalition’s supreme council meeting last night making no mention of the matter.“We didn’t discuss it,” PN chairperson Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar told a press conference at the PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur when asked about Bersatu’s standing in the coalition.Samsuri also announced that the meeting had approved the applications of Parti Cinta Malaysia and Pejuang to join PN as component parties.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Conference of Rulers scheduled for June 23 to 25 has been postponed, according to reports.The Straits Times of Singapore claimed that the postponement was due to the dispute over the throne in Negeri Sembilan.___________________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] Bersatu has signalled that it is prepared to be forced out of Perikatan Nasional at the coalition’s meeting tonight.Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the party’s commitment to the coalition is unquestionable, but noted that there has been talk that some want to remove Bersatu from the coalition.With a possible axing in mind, Muhyiddin already has a backup plan in place for the Johor polls this Saturday.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has confirmed that Hamzah Zainudin resumed his role as Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat from 18th June.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Three years ago, when Malaysia's first hung Parliament left the country without a clear government, the BN chairperson emerged as the kingmaker who helped decide who would govern.Today, with fresh state elections looming, Zahid is once again at the centre of the political chessboard.Meanwhile Perikatan Nasional is reshuffling its top leadership — with two key Bersatu figures dropped from the coalition’s top posts, as PAS appears to tighten its grip ahead of upcoming state elections.

[KiniNews] Hamzah Zainudin is set to continue as Opposition Leader after Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed that 61 opposition MPs back his appointment. Meanwhile, KiniTV also looks at the upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, which are shaping up as an early test of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition arrangement and its political stability.

[KiniNews] Bersatu will contest the upcoming state elections using the PN logo.Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said that there was no issue with this as the party remains a member of the coalition.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former two-time prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad claimed there is a “feel of fear” in the nation.Without elaborating, he claimed that the nation is “no longer under the rule of law” as legislation can supposedly be abused to “justify wrongdoings”.

[KiniNews] Subang MP Wong Chen has challenged PKR to take stronger disciplinary action against him, including expulsion from the party, amid an ongoing disciplinary probe.Wong revealed that he had responded to a show-cause letter issued by PKR but questioned the basis of the action and the professionalism of the party's disciplinary process.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former Bersatu leader Saifuddin Abdullah has defended PAS’ decision to retain Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition chief in Parliament.This followed criticism from Bersatu leaders who accused PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang of turning his back on Perikatan Nasional by making a unilateral decision._________________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] PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said today that any decision on Bersatu’s status in PN will rest with fellow component parties Gerakan and MIPP.Speaking to reporters in Rusila, Terengganu, Hadi said any move concerning Bersatu’s position in PN following PAS’ decision to break ranks would require majority support from coalition members.Meanwhile, in a separate story, is set to launch former Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin’s Reset convention in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, tomorrow.Hadi’s speech to an expected thousands of attendees was announced today by organisers behind the Reset convention.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv