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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

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Parti Bersama Malaysia co-de facto leader Rafizi Ramli has denied allegations that the party has a megadonor or received funds from Na’imah Abdul Khalid, widow of the late Daim Zainuddin.Instead, he said that the biggest funder of the party, for now, is himself.Besides himself, he said 27,000 Malaysians have also become Bersama funders - including members who have paid a RM20 lifetime fee, over 1,100 who bought party merchandise, and another 2,000 who have contributed to crowdfunds.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said Umno is open to any form of political cooperation that is based on the principles of sincerity and trust for the sake of national stability.However, he stressed that Umno remains committed to supporting the Madani federal government until the 16th general election.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

[KiniNews] PAS' decision to abandon its six-year political cooperation with Bersatu is expected to hit the latter hard, especially in facing the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections, according to political observers.Pointing to Bersatu's weakened state caused by a recent power tussle between its president Muhyiddin Yassin and his former deputy, Hamzah Zainudin, several analysts believe it is vital for Bersatu to explore a new political pact with another strong ally for its political survival.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered Rosmah Mansor to pay RM67.46 million to Lebanese jeweller Global Royalty Trading SAL (GRTS) within a month over her failure to return 43 pieces of jewellery cosigned to her in 2018.Judge Quay Chew Soon, in allowing GRTS' claim today, also directed the wife of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to pay RM75,000 in costs to the plaintiff._________________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 six years of being together, PAS has decided to terminate its political cooperation with Bersatu.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said the PAS central working committee made the decision in a special meeting held last night.Meanwhile, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin expressed regret that the cooperation forged with PAS, built on a spirit of noble understanding and shared principles, has been called off by the Islamist party.He said Bersatu will remain within Perikatan Nasional and hoped that those who share PN’s aspirations will remain loyal.___________________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 predicted that PKR risks dying out after the Anwar Ibrahim era due to the party’s bureaucracy and its failure to reinvent itself.The former PKR deputy president, who now leads Parti Bersama Malaysia, said PKR’s focus on ensuring that Anwar gets a second term as prime minister after the 16th general election was also becoming its weakness.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has hit back at caretaker Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi's remarks that he would rather not hold office than sit at the same table as DAP.___________________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 expressed his support for an election in Negeri Sembilan amid a royal crisis plaguing the state, stressing that the rule of law and customary practices must be adhered to at all times.Declaring that the federal government continues to uphold Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s position as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Anwar said that while he has no objections to the voicing of dissenting opinions, such stances should be conveyed appropriately.“If there are any other viewpoints, they should be voiced based on legitimate channels according to the constitution, and without causing anxiety to the rakyat (or) complicating state administrative matters,” he added.Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan's territorial chieftains and customary leaders have formally objected to the dissolution of the state assembly announced by Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun last night.They claimed Aminuddin's action had violated the Negeri Sembilan state constitution and urged the speaker to take immediate corrective action.___________________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 told reporters today that the decision to dissolve a state legislative assembly rests with the respective state government.He stressed that his focus remains on his job, adding that some people don't think about this.Anwar said this when asked whether potential state elections could disrupt the administration's focus and whether state assemblies should avoid being dissolved unnecessarily.Meanwhile, BN is not changing course from its plans to contest all seats in the upcoming Johor state election.BN chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he is in the midst of finalising the list of candidates for all 56 seats.___________________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] Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has claimed that he is the second PKR lawmaker to lose access to the MyKhas online portal, which is used to manage constituency development allocations, among others."I would like to ask a very simple question: What exactly did I do wrong?” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) co-leaders Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have announced that their party will contest in the upcoming Johor state election.They said that this will allow the party to build its election machinery within a short period and assess its strengths and weaknesses in preparation for future 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] Schools, underprivileged communities, rehabilitation centres, and government agencies are among those affected by the government’s move to suspend Subang MP Wong Chen’s access to the MyKhas portal.In a press conference today, Wong said his office has been denied access to the portal for more than a week without any official written explanation from the Prime Minister’s Department’s Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), despite several letters and official communications sent to its offices in Selangor and Putrajaya.He repeated his request for a clear explanation of the issue, adding that if the restriction is politically motivated, he wants it formally stated in writing so he can seek legal advice on whether it constitutes an abuse of administrative power.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has hit back at DAP Youth after it urged the prime minister to immediately dissolve Parliament should Johor BN proceed with plans to contest the upcoming state election independently.___________________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 veteran Hassan Abdul Karim painted a grim picture of his party’s future ahead of the next general election.However, Hassan expressed optimism that PKR could weather the coming political storm and survive.“There is still time to prepare and strengthen ourselves for the 16th general election. Never surrender before death arrives,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli has denied claims that he paid RM8.5 million to acquire Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama).___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv 

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has taken his legal battle over the DNAA in the Yayasan Akalbudi case to the Federal Court, seeking to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that allowed the Malaysian Bar to proceed with its legal challenge against the Attorney-General’s decision. Meanwhile in Kedah, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Nor says two Bersatu assemblypersons expelled from the party will remain in their state government posts, highlighting ongoing tensions between party discipline and state-level administration within Perikatan Nasional.___________________📌 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] We look at the shifting dynamics in Malaysian politics - from escalating tensions between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional, to growing questions surrounding the emergence of Parti Bersama Malaysia led by Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.Bersatu yesterday issued a five-point rebuttal to PAS after party president Abdul Hadi Awang publicly criticised the coalition partner — exposing increasingly open disagreements within PN over leadership, strategy and political direction.We also look at the controversy involving Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil after his TikTok account allegedly reposted a video containing claims about Bersama and Rafizi’s funding.___________________📌 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] With temperatures rising amid speculation of a general election, PAS today issued a stern warning to Bersatu, even stating that the party may review its cooperation with the latter.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang stressed that his party has remained patient with unilateral actions that he claimed that Bersatu had taken.“We are not disappointed… we are patient, (but) patience has its limits,” he told a press conference in Rusila, Terengganu.Meanwhile, in a separate story, MACC chief commissioner Abdul Halim Aman’s recent confirmation that the probe into the Arm Holdings deal is still ongoing has reignited scrutiny over remarks previously made by his predecessor, Azam Baki.Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said Azam’s earlier assertion that the MACC would recommend charges against two individuals was premature as investigations had not yet been completed.___________________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] Pandan PKR Youth deputy chief Haqimi Zamri has announced his resignation and exit from PKR effective immediately.He also claimed that 18 other leaders from the division’s youth wing and its permanent chairperson have also resigned, which means that the Pandan PKR Youth leadership structure has lost its quorum and is automatically dissolvedHe added that they had decided to continue standing with former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli.In response, PKR Youth legal and public complaints bureau chief Khairul Naim Rafidi said that their resignation does not automatically trigger the wing’s dissolution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former deputy law minister Hanipa Maidin has weighed in on the ongoing police investigation into DAP veteran Tony Pua over his remarks related to the royal institution and the Rukun Negara.Hanipa questioned whether the investigation was a necessary action or a legal overreach.___________________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 dismissed PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh’s claim that he joined Bersama before resigning from PKR, and challenged Fuziah to bring her alleged screenshot evidence to court.He said Fuziah’s claim wouldn’t withstand scrutiny, insisting that official party records would clearly show he joined Bersama only after resigning as an MP and a PKR member.Rafizi said proof of political party membership in court is determined by official records of the party concerned, adding that Bersama’s records could verify the sequence of events.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP veteran Tony Pua has faced criticism from several quarters and police reports has also been lodged against him over his remarks on the monarchy.Yetsreday, Pua had said that Malaysian monarchs are bound by the constitutional system and can’t issue binding decrees to legislate all aspects of people’s lives.This follows Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s call for state representatives to understand the Rukun Negara.___________________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 and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have submitted their formal letters to Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul, notifying him of their resignations as MPs for their respective constituencies in Pandan and Setiawangsa.The duo said that their resignations take effect today."The right and honourable course of action is to return the mandate to the constituents of Pandan and Setiawangsa, given that we were elected on a Pakatan Harapan ticket at the last general election," they said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh claimed to have time-stamped evidence that Rafizi and Nik Nazmi had already joined Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) on Saturday, thereby violating their 2022 election bond with PKR.She said the evidence refuted the duo's planned timeline to avoid paying PKR RM10 million in penalties each.___________________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] Higher Education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said that Putrajaya is not compromising the national education system with the latest policy for UEC, tahfiz students’ to enter public varsities.Zambry was responding to PAS information chief Ahmad Fadli Shaari, who accused the government of using tahfiz students to distract from UEC graduates’ entry.Separately, Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has questioned Selangor PAS Youth’s rally move which will be held in Shah Alam tomorrow. He said the youth wing is using their ‘right to assemble’ to deny Selangor assemblyperson Wong Siew Ki’s ‘right to speak’ on the pig farming issue.___________________📌 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] Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has questioned whether the investigation involving him could have been influenced by emotional factors.This follows former MACC chief Azam Baki’s farewell speech, in which he said he would not forgive those who had launched personal attacks against him and his family.Rafizi raised this outside the MACC headquarters this morning after arriving to submit additional evidence to the anti-graft agency in relation to the probe into the RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal with UK-based Arm Holdings.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has called on the government to send a diplomatic protest to the United States over attempts by Low Taek Jho to seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump for crimes linked to the 1MDB scandal.“In this issue, Malaysia cannot be seen to be slow and calculative. An official protest must be sent through diplomatic channels to the US," 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] Eight central leadership council members of PKR’s student wing, Mahasiswa Keadilan Malaysia (MKM), announced that they have quit the party, citing a loss of confidence in party president Anwar Ibrahim in his capacity as prime minister.Its chairperson, Ram Erfan Zur Nuqman, confirmed the matter during a press conference in Petaling Jaya last night.“We reject the culture of blindly defending the party while the principles of the struggle are increasingly being abandoned. Accordingly, eight members of the MKM central leadership council are announcing their resignation from the party today,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a DAP MP has reminded the government that income bracket labels do not necessarily reflect a person’s actual financial circumstances.Kepong lawmaker Lim Lip Eng stressed that any plan to remove the full fuel subsidy for those in the T20 high-income group must be supported by a sound and effective mechanism.He said the government must not make the mistake of looking only at income while ignoring real-life expenses.___________________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] Outgoing MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has questioned motives behind the organising of protests against the anti-graft agency, dismissing such displays from “problematic” individuals seeking to serve their self-interests.Azam, whose contract is due to expire tomorrow, asserted that those who hold demonstrations outside the MACC’s headquarters, criticise the MACC or lodge police reports are plagued by “problems” of their own, whether in the form of emotional issues or legal matters.“Some have been charged in court, (but) they choose to gather in front of our office - maybe they are hoping for sympathy so that their case will be withdrawn,” he theorised during a podcast session which aired today.He said this when asked for his thoughts on those who had supposedly attempted to “destabilise” the MACC by issuing criticisms, holding protests, and filing police reports.Meanwhile, in a separate story, barely an hour after PKR’s student wing, Mahasiswa Keadilan Malaysia (MKM), issued a statement on “losing confidence” in the party under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim, the wing’s secretary-general, Aqeef Salih, issued a denial.Afqeef claimed that the earlier media statement did not represent the wing’s official stance.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify & Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Speculation is mounting as Nurul Izzah Anwar may contest a Federal Territories parliamentary seat in the next general election.At least three PKR sources told Malaysiakini that Nurul Izzah could move to her mother, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail’s Bandar Tun Razak constituency.Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan is holding a convention in Johor on May 17, 2026 amid growing speculation on the possibility of snap state and federal polls.The convention was announced over a joint statement by PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil, Amanah vice-president Adly Zahari, and DAP national vice-chairperson Syahredzan Johan.___________________📌 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] Hundreds of Pakatan Harapan supporters gathered in Seremban last night as coalition leaders sought to reassure the public that the state administration, together with Barisan Nasional, remained intact despite Negeri Sembilan Umno’s insistence that its 14 assemblypersons had lost confidence in Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Chants of “Tolak Umno” (“Reject Umno”) were heard at the ceramah before the arrival of Harapan leaders and again at the end of the event.During his speech, Aminuddin had also signalled the possibility of a snap state election.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has put his foot down on the issue of pig farming in Selangor, a day after it was announced that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed the government’s stand on the matter to the ruler.Sultan Sharafuddin's private secretary Munir Bani said the ruler has called on all parties to stop discussing the continuation of pig farming in the state.___________________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] Two individuals were identified for possible criminal charges over the government’s RM1.1 billion deal with semiconductor firm Arm Holdings, said MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.In a press conference today, he said it will be up to the attorney-general to decide on whether to charge them when the time comes.However, Azam declined to confirm if ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli was one of them.He added that the anti-graft agency is calling two more witnesses before wrapping up the investigation - one in Taiwan and another in Malaysia.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, has denied allegations that he was instructed to steal money and stash it in Africa.Denying claims that he has also become a Turkish citizen, the corporate figure accused those implicating him in the matter of harbouring “ulterior motives to gain political mileage.”___________________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 economy minister Rafizi Ramli described his first day of questioning by the MACC regarding the government’s deal with semiconductor firm Arm Holdings as being focused on procedural matters.“It is straightforward because the investigation, at this stage, is not related to money or corruption, but concerns procedures… all of which are in government records,” he told reporters before heading into the MACC headquarters this morning for a second day of questioning.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has branded Umno and BN as “untrustworthy partners” in the unity government and urged the rakyat to reject them in the next election.The Bagan MP cited Negeri Sembilan BN’s recent attempt to topple Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun as proof that Pakatan Harapan cannot rely on its friendship.Lim said this in response to criticism of the Rain Rave Water Festival 2026, including from BN, UMNO, PN and PAS.___________________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] MACC is grilling former economy minister Rafizi Ramli today over the probe into the government's RM1.1 billion deal with semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.Rafizi arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at around 9.30am and was greeted by several of his supporters.Previously, Rafizi had said that he expects to be charged, but that it would be an interesting trial as multiple ministers, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will have to testify.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Anwar said the government acknowledges cost-of-living pressures but said responses must be targeted and measured.He explained that this is because not all issues can be fully resolved due to the country’s financial constraints, especially amid an uncertain global environment.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi opposes any attempt to form a “tebuk atap” (backdoor) state government in Negeri Sembilan.Loke claimed Zahid raised the matter during yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, following reports that 14 BN assemblymen had withdrawn support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Meanwhile, the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan remains unresolved, despite Umno’s decision to continue supporting the Pakatan Harapan-led unity government.This is because all 14 Umno assemblymen are maintaining their stance of withdrawing support and have lost confidence in the Menteri Besar.___________________📌 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!—

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Khairy Jamaluddin has reminded PKR critics who condemned Negeri Sembilan Umno’s move to declare no confidence in Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun of the 2008 attempt to topple the federal government.Khairy hit back at those accusing Umno of engaging in “backdoor” or tebuk atap politics by capitalising on a crisis to stage a coup.He suggested they revisit then opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s bid to bring down the Barisan Nasional (BN) government in 2008.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias has denied claims that four of the party’s assemblypersons had made a U-turn to support Aminuddin as MB again.Speaking at a press conference in Seremban today, Jalaluddin said the claims were untrue and that there had been no change to their position.__________________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 advised the anti-graft agency to email him if they are interested in recording his statement for their probe involving an RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.The Pandan MP said that it is the preferred method of contacting him since he does not use WhatsApp or answer calls from unknown numbers.“Don’t worry, I have never run away. I have been detained by authorities dozens of times since 2010, and not once have I fled,” he added.Rafizi said this after his ex-aide, James Chai, presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today to facilitate the graft buster’s investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan BN, led by Umno, has requested an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir regarding the latest developments following their withdrawal of support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Its chairperson, Jalaluddin Alias, said they are prepared to become the opposition if Pakatan Harapan continues to lead the state.___________________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] Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun will continue leading the state under a "minority government", as per the Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir's instructions.Aminuddin said he had held an audience with the state ruler after all 14 Umno assemblypersons declared the withdrawal of their support for the menteri besar's leadership."Tuanku Muhriz advised and decreed that I continue my duties as the menteri besar as usual. (The decision) will ensure that the state's administrative duties are able to proceed smoothly," Aminuddin told a press conference at his official residence in Seremban today.Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Perikatan Nasional has announced its readiness to cooperate with BN.All five PN state assemblypersons in Negeri Sembilan made the announcement at a press conference in Seremban earlier today, shortly after BN declared a loss of confidence in Aminuddin.________________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 presented Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar with a list of candidates to be the new MACC chief commissioner.When asked about the number of people on the list, the premier jokingly responded that he had submitted 120 names to the king.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Anwar described allegations that his visit to Africa last year was to stash embezzled funds as gross slander."So many issues... I don't think I need to respond to this one. If the person makes a claim, then he or she must provide proof," he said.He was responding to questions over claims in a new video clip that had surfaced recently.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv