Bersih will remain as a social movement and an apolitical pressure group as of now, said its chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz.Speaking to the press today, Faisal asserted that Bersih's ultimate aim is for the reform agenda to be materialised.He said this in response to calls from a member in the audience during the Bersih Congress for the electoral watchdog o register as a political outfit.

Bersih will remain as a social movement and an apolitical pressure group as of now, said its chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz.Speaking to the press today, Faisal asserted that Bersih's ultimate aim is for the reform agenda to be materialised.He said this in response to calls from a member in the audience during the Bersih Congress for the electoral watchdog o register as a political outfit.

'Bersih have no interest in being a political party whatsoever'

Deputy Election Commission (EC) chairperson Azmi Sharom has called for transparency in the appointment of commissioners in the agency.Azmi admitted that the appointment process of EC commissioners, himself included, is “shrouded in secrecy and opaque practices”.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/BERSIH2.0/videos/758751383007662

Deputy Election Commission (EC) chairperson Azmi Sharom has called for transparency in the appointment of commissioners in the agency.Azmi admitted that the appointment process of EC commissioners, himself included, is “shrouded in secrecy and opaque practices”.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/BERSIH2.0/videos/758751383007662

EC appointment 'shrouded in secrecy': Deputy chairperson

Lawyer Siti Kasim has challenged the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (Abim) to state its stand on the country having a future non-Malay prime minister.She raised this question during a dialogue session titled “Implementation of democracy in the country’s democratisation phase” at the Bersih Congress today.Fahmi responded that “anyone can be appointed as the prime minister as long as the appointment process abides by the Federal Constitution”.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/BERSIH2.0/videos/951533999851695

Lawyer Siti Kasim has challenged the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (Abim) to state its stand on the country having a future non-Malay prime minister.She raised this question during a dialogue session titled “Implementation of democracy in the country’s democratisation phase” at the Bersih Congress today.Fahmi responded that “anyone can be appointed as the prime minister as long as the appointment process abides by the Federal Constitution”.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/BERSIH2.0/videos/951533999851695

Siti Kasim challenges Abim to state stand on 'non-Malay PM'

Bersih has reminded Putrajaya that this year and the next are critical years to drive democratic transition as well as implement reforms.Its chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz voiced concerns that if the reform agenda is not implemented now, it will be “buried” and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration will never get the chance to execute it before the end of its full term.

Bersih has reminded Putrajaya that this year and the next are critical years to drive democratic transition as well as implement reforms.Its chairperson Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz voiced concerns that if the reform agenda is not implemented now, it will be “buried” and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration will never get the chance to execute it before the end of its full term.

2024, 2025 critical years for democracy and reform - Bersih chair

While praising Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for being the first premier to meet Bersih, the electoral watchdog said sweet words alone are insufficient when it comes to implementing electoral reforms.Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin said that after 25 years of Anwar spearheading the reformasi movement, Bersih has yet to see even an effort being made to ensure reforms occur.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/BERSIH2.0/videos/951533999851695

While praising Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for being the first premier to meet Bersih, the electoral watchdog said sweet words alone are insufficient when it comes to implementing electoral reforms.Bersih executive director Ooi Kok Hin said that after 25 years of Anwar spearheading the reformasi movement, Bersih has yet to see even an effort being made to ensure reforms occur.Video source: https://www.facebook.com/BERSIH2.0/videos/951533999851695

Electoral reforms: Sweet words won't cut it, Bersih tells PM

[KiniNews] The implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy is aimed at the rich as well as foreigners who have long benefited from low fuel prices and not to burden the public, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He said diesel is not used by the majority of people and those affected, such as taxi drivers, small traders, and fisherfolk, all are given exemptions and assistance to cover the cost increase.“So, why is he (opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin) busy opposing it? Who is he trying to defend? We have been stressing that the targeted subsidy is to prevent the rich and foreigners from enjoying it," said Anwar.Meanwhile, in a separate story, academic Tajuddin Rasdi has schooled Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh on the usage of the term “apartheid” after the latter took exception to a Malaysiakini columnist’s description of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).Citing the Cambridge Dictionary, the UCSI University lecturer pointed out that while the word “apartheid” originated from the Afrikaans word for South Africa’s system of institutionalised racism, the word is also used in the English language to refer to discriminatory policies more generally.___________________📌 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] The implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy is aimed at the rich as well as foreigners who have long benefited from low fuel prices and not to burden the public, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He said diesel is not used by the majority of people and those affected, such as taxi drivers, small traders, and fisherfolk, all are given exemptions and assistance to cover the cost increase.“So, why is he (opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin) busy opposing it? Who is he trying to defend? We have been stressing that the targeted subsidy is to prevent the rich and foreigners from enjoying it," said Anwar.Meanwhile, in a separate story, academic Tajuddin Rasdi has schooled Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh on the usage of the term “apartheid” after the latter took exception to a Malaysiakini columnist’s description of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).Citing the Cambridge Dictionary, the UCSI University lecturer pointed out that while the word “apartheid” originated from the Afrikaans word for South Africa’s system of institutionalised racism, the word is also used in the English language to refer to discriminatory policies more generally.___________________📌 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: Will PN subsidise the rich and foreigners? Anwar asks Hamzah; Academic responds to Akmal

Keynote address by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo on 23rd May 2024.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTq9BMLZ218&t=0s

Keynote address by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo on 23rd May 2024.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTq9BMLZ218&t=0s

[Full video] Anwar Ibrahim's speech at Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia

The implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy is aimed at the rich as well as foreigners who have long benefited from low fuel prices and not to burden the public, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He said diesel is not used by the majority of people and those affected, such as taxi drivers, small traders, and fisherfolk, all are given exemptions and assistance to cover the cost increase.

The implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy is aimed at the rich as well as foreigners who have long benefited from low fuel prices and not to burden the public, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.He said diesel is not used by the majority of people and those affected, such as taxi drivers, small traders, and fisherfolk, all are given exemptions and assistance to cover the cost increase.

'Who is he trying to defend?' - Anwar hits back at Hamzah over targeted subsidy

Sungai Bakap assemblyperson Nor Zamri Latiff, 56, died at the Seberang Jaya Hospital intensive care unit in Penang this afternoon.Penaga assemblyperson Mohd Yusni Mat Piah confirmed the death of the PAS lawmaker in a Facebook post.

Sungai Bakap assemblyperson Nor Zamri Latiff, 56, died at the Seberang Jaya Hospital intensive care unit in Penang this afternoon.Penaga assemblyperson Mohd Yusni Mat Piah confirmed the death of the PAS lawmaker in a Facebook post.

Sungai Bakap assemblyperson dies

Academic Tajuddin Rasdi has schooled Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh on the usage of the term “apartheid” after the latter took exception to a Malaysiakini columnist’s description of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).Citing the Cambridge Dictionary, the UCSI University lecturer pointed out that while the word “apartheid” originated from the Afrikaans word for South Africa’s system of institutionalised racism, the word is also used in the English language to refer to discriminatory policies more generally.

Academic Tajuddin Rasdi has schooled Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh on the usage of the term “apartheid” after the latter took exception to a Malaysiakini columnist’s description of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).Citing the Cambridge Dictionary, the UCSI University lecturer pointed out that while the word “apartheid” originated from the Afrikaans word for South Africa’s system of institutionalised racism, the word is also used in the English language to refer to discriminatory policies more generally.

Academic schools Akmal on the term 'apartheid'

Police have yet to draw a link between the recent attack incidents against national footballers, said Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.Speaking at a press conference this morning, he said police need to establish the motives behind the incidents before they could ascertain if they were related.“If we can to get what the motives were, then perhaps we can say if the incidents were planned...,” he added later when asked about a possible connection between two of the incidents.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=7688588451254427

Police have yet to draw a link between the recent attack incidents against national footballers, said Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.Speaking at a press conference this morning, he said police need to establish the motives behind the incidents before they could ascertain if they were related.“If we can to get what the motives were, then perhaps we can say if the incidents were planned...,” he added later when asked about a possible connection between two of the incidents.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=7688588451254427

Police have yet to establish motive behind footballer attacks, says IGP

Five family members of the man who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station last week are now detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures Act) 2012, said Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.He said the five were rearrested under the security law as their remand orders expired today.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/pdrmsiaofficial/videos/7688588451254427

Five family members of the man who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station last week are now detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures Act) 2012, said Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.He said the five were rearrested under the security law as their remand orders expired today.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/pdrmsiaofficial/videos/7688588451254427

Ulu Tiram case: Attacker's family members detained under Sosma - IGP

A PKR lawmaker, known for his rebellious streak, has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to answer a “simple issue” on the planned acquisition of Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAHB) by a consortium with purported Zionist links.Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Anwar must address the allegations raised by his former close ally, activist Hishamuddin Rais.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/706478

A PKR lawmaker, known for his rebellious streak, has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to answer a “simple issue” on the planned acquisition of Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAHB) by a consortium with purported Zionist links.Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim said Anwar must address the allegations raised by his former close ally, activist Hishamuddin Rais.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/706478

PKR MP calls on Anwar to answer 'simple issue' on MAHB deal

KiniTV news producer and presenter Prasadh Michael Rao, who joined Malaysiakini in 2010, passed away on Monday, 20th May at 34.While we mourn the loss of a colleague, KiniTV pays tribute and celebrates the remarkable person he was and the profound impact he had on each of us.We are honoured to have known him and to have worked and learned from him throughout his years with Malaysiakini and KiniTV. His passing is a great loss to the Malaysiakini family.Rest in peace, dear Prasadh. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.More here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/706184

KiniTV news producer and presenter Prasadh Michael Rao, who joined Malaysiakini in 2010, passed away on Monday, 20th May at 34.While we mourn the loss of a colleague, KiniTV pays tribute and celebrates the remarkable person he was and the profound impact he had on each of us.We are honoured to have known him and to have worked and learned from him throughout his years with Malaysiakini and KiniTV. His passing is a great loss to the Malaysiakini family.Rest in peace, dear Prasadh. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.More here: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/706184

Tribute to our colleague and friend, Prasadh Michael Rao (1989 - 2024)

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain press conference on 24th May 2024.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=7688588451254427

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain press conference on 24th May 2024.Video source:https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=7688588451254427

[Full video] IGP Razarudin Husain's press conference, 24 May 2024

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said while there was corruption during his tenure in office, his hands, however, are clean.The 98-year-old politician told CNBC that he even made sure his family members are not involved in government-related businesses so as not to be accused of nepotism.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/706472

Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said while there was corruption during his tenure in office, his hands, however, are clean.The 98-year-old politician told CNBC that he even made sure his family members are not involved in government-related businesses so as not to be accused of nepotism.Full story:https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/706472

I was not involved in corrupt practices, says Dr Mahathir

[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on targeted diesel subsidy has caused unease among the people, said Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin.Hamzah pointed out that Anwar, in his live telecast, failed to address the “elephant in the room” on the starting date for the blanket diesel subsidy removal in Peninsular Malaysia."Also, what is the government’s mechanism to channel assistance to the people? The people want to know, when will the fuel price increase? How can they apply for assistance?" he asked.“After many months, the government is still practising the concept of ‘announce first, think later’,” said the Perikatan Nasional secretary-general.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was charged in the Kangar Sessions Court today with submitting false claims of RM19,505.10.Mohd Syafeeq Mohd Shukri, 35, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read before judge Norsalha Hamzah.__________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on targeted diesel subsidy has caused unease among the people, said Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin.Hamzah pointed out that Anwar, in his live telecast, failed to address the “elephant in the room” on the starting date for the blanket diesel subsidy removal in Peninsular Malaysia."Also, what is the government’s mechanism to channel assistance to the people? The people want to know, when will the fuel price increase? How can they apply for assistance?" he asked.“After many months, the government is still practising the concept of ‘announce first, think later’,” said the Perikatan Nasional secretary-general.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was charged in the Kangar Sessions Court today with submitting false claims of RM19,505.10.Mohd Syafeeq Mohd Shukri, 35, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read before judge Norsalha Hamzah.__________________📌 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: Hamzah pans PM's targeted diesel subsidy announcement; Perlis MB's son claims trial

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police investigation has revealed the suspect in Ulu Tiram acted alone and exhibited antisocial behaviour."The family believed that others were kafir. That is why he didn't socialise with others, did not attend public school or perform prayers at the mosques. He (the suspect) sees the public school and mosques as built by the government, and anything related to the government is kafir. Hence why he didn't socialise," said Saifuddin .

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police investigation has revealed the suspect in Ulu Tiram acted alone and exhibited antisocial behaviour."The family believed that others were kafir. That is why he didn't socialise with others, did not attend public school or perform prayers at the mosques. He (the suspect) sees the public school and mosques as built by the government, and anything related to the government is kafir. Hence why he didn't socialise," said Saifuddin .

Suspect in Ulu Tiram case acted alone and exhibited antisocial behaviour - Saifuddin

The Home Ministry (KDN) is in the final stages of amending the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 before the amendments are tabled in Parliament, said Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He said the proposed amendments will first be presented at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Combating Drug Abuse (JKMD), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, on June 11

The Home Ministry (KDN) is in the final stages of amending the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 before the amendments are tabled in Parliament, said Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.He said the proposed amendments will first be presented at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Combating Drug Abuse (JKMD), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, on June 11

Saifuddin: Proposed amendments to Drug Dependants Act being finalised

About 30 anti-Israel activists, including politicians, demonstrated against the planned acquisition of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya this morning.Starting at 11am, the demonstration, which included Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, was to protest the purported acquisition by a consortium with Zionist links.The group, called the Palestine Solidarity Secretariat (SSP), submitted a memorandum of protest to a ministry representative, demanding the government cancel the shareholding acquisition process.

About 30 anti-Israel activists, including politicians, demonstrated against the planned acquisition of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) at the Transport Ministry in Putrajaya this morning.Starting at 11am, the demonstration, which included Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, was to protest the purported acquisition by a consortium with Zionist links.The group, called the Palestine Solidarity Secretariat (SSP), submitted a memorandum of protest to a ministry representative, demanding the government cancel the shareholding acquisition process.

Anti-Israel group holds protest against MAHB privatisation, sends demands to MOT

The memorandum protesting the proposed Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) deal should have been sent to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He said the memorandum, which was delivered by Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal today, should not have been sent to his ministry in Putrajaya."I have mentioned this many times that the decision (MAHB deal) doesn’t come under my ministry’s purview. He should have gone to Khazanah. It’s regrettable that an MP doesn’t understand this,” Loke told reporters after a working visit at Wisma Monorail, Kuala Lumpur today.

The memorandum protesting the proposed Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) deal should have been sent to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He said the memorandum, which was delivered by Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal today, should not have been sent to his ministry in Putrajaya."I have mentioned this many times that the decision (MAHB deal) doesn’t come under my ministry’s purview. He should have gone to Khazanah. It’s regrettable that an MP doesn’t understand this,” Loke told reporters after a working visit at Wisma Monorail, Kuala Lumpur today.

Wan Fayhsal should have sent memorandum on MAHB deal to Khazanah, says Loke

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar earlier this month.Speaking at a question-and-answer session at The Future of Asia, Nikkei's flagship annual conference in Tokyo, Japan, Anwar said this is because they have been friends "for decades", so there was no reason they should not meet.The premier explained that during the meeting, he pleaded to Ismail to abide by calls for conciliation, accept the two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the swapping of prisoners.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his meeting with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar earlier this month.Speaking at a question-and-answer session at The Future of Asia, Nikkei's flagship annual conference in Tokyo, Japan, Anwar said this is because they have been friends "for decades", so there was no reason they should not meet.The premier explained that during the meeting, he pleaded to Ismail to abide by calls for conciliation, accept the two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the swapping of prisoners.

'Is that an offence?' - Anwar defends meeting Hamas leader in Qatar

The son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was charged in the Kangar Sessions Court today with submitting false claims of RM19,505.10.Mohd Syafeeq Mohd Shukri, 35, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read before judge Norsalha Hamzah.

The son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was charged in the Kangar Sessions Court today with submitting false claims of RM19,505.10.Mohd Syafeeq Mohd Shukri, 35, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read before judge Norsalha Hamzah.

Perlis MB's son claims trial to submitting false claims for RM19,505

Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has condemned the ongoing debate on whether Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) should open admissions to non-Bumiputeras.He said the issue had never been discussed and the current proposal was for a short-term exemption request to solve the need for current trainees who cannot be registered as specialists due to the unresolved parallel pathway issue.He said the issue had gone from a limited, short-term exemption request, and escalated to a debate that UiTM should be opened to non-Bumiputeras in general.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6-A1dMPV_0&t=8s

Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has condemned the ongoing debate on whether Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) should open admissions to non-Bumiputeras.He said the issue had never been discussed and the current proposal was for a short-term exemption request to solve the need for current trainees who cannot be registered as specialists due to the unresolved parallel pathway issue.He said the issue had gone from a limited, short-term exemption request, and escalated to a debate that UiTM should be opened to non-Bumiputeras in general.Video source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6-A1dMPV_0&t=8s

Khairy comments on debate over whether UiTM should be opened to non-Bumi

An Umno supreme council member has called for Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli to resign after the latter’s son and former aide were charged with submitting false claims.Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that such crimes could be committed because the state administration was weak and easily deceived.

An Umno supreme council member has called for Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli to resign after the latter’s son and former aide were charged with submitting false claims.Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that such crimes could be committed because the state administration was weak and easily deceived.

Perlis MB should resign, says Puad

Yet another tree has succumbed to gravity in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this time along Jalan Pinang, near Menara Prestige.Images from a Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre traffic camera reveal that the fallen tree is obstructing all lanes on the road, prompting its temporary closure this evening.Videos circulating online show the aftermath, with several parked cars bearing the brunt of the fallen tree. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported thus far.

Yet another tree has succumbed to gravity in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, this time along Jalan Pinang, near Menara Prestige.Images from a Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre traffic camera reveal that the fallen tree is obstructing all lanes on the road, prompting its temporary closure this evening.Videos circulating online show the aftermath, with several parked cars bearing the brunt of the fallen tree. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported thus far.

Another tree bites the dust in KL, crushes Vellfire