KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Attorney-General’s Chamber has appealed against parts of the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s ruling dated Oct 17 that ordered the federal government to hold another review with Sabah state’s government.This is regarding the 40 percent special grant as per Article 112D of the Federal Constitution.However, the AGC said it is not appealing Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement and will move forward with negotiations with the Sabah Government as soon as possible.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Albert Tei has called on Sabah voters to weigh their options and reject those implicated in the Sabah mining scandal."If you want the ‘sharks’ charged, do not vote for them. Because once they lose, they will have no more ‘value’ to be protected,” said Tei during the 'Tangkap Jerung' rally outside the MACC headquarters this morning.___________________📌 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] Controversial rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, was released on police bail today.Namewee left the Dang Wangi district police headquarters at around 3.50pm.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said Namewee will be released on police bail from today until November 26.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the police arrested ten more people as Kampung Papan demolition works entered their fourth day.They were arrested under Section 186 of the Penal Code for allegedly obstructing civil servants from doing their duty.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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[KiniNews] Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has slammed the party’s strategy for the upcoming Sabah state election after it revealed several candidates known for their party-hopping antics.

Rafizi reminded PKR how the party sustained a major loss in the 2021 Malacca state election when they fielded a slew of “calon lompat pasang siap” (political frogs).

“The outcome was poor. PKR lost all seats, despite previously recording its biggest victory in its history in Malacca during the 2018 general election," he said.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Upko president Ewon Benedick said that the AGC’s decision to appeal against one part of the judge’s verdict in the ruling to restore the 40 percent revenue claim for Sabah felt contradictory.

He said the AGC's statement underscored the lack of clarity and commitment he had been questioning from within the government on the issue.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that he has never avoided answering questions from opposition MPs in the Dewan Rakyat.His remarks came after an exchange between Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul and Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan, just before the Minister’s Question Time, over today’s list of questions.Anwar had agreed with Johari on the matter, saying the questions submitted by PN had been answered many times before.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police said that rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, had a “special relationship” with the Taiwanese female influencer who was found dead in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur recently.Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said investigations revealed that Namewee had been with the victim when they were abroad until their arrival in Malaysia.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim believes that Upko president Ewon Benedick may have jumped the gun when deciding to quit the cabinet.He said that Ewon knew the government had not yet decided whether to appeal the High Court ruling about Sabah's 40 percent revenue entitlement and should have carefully studied the matter first.I think it was too early for him to make a decision. But I understand he may have felt pressured, because this is what they (Upko) voiced out about," Anwar told reporters in Tawau today.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the remand order against rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, has been extended for another three days to assist in the investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yun Hsin.His lawyer, Joshua Tay said the police had applied for the extension on the grounds that the investigation was still ongoing.___________________📌 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] Khairy Jamaluddin keeps everyone guessing on his Umno comeback — while Bersatu denies claims of leniency towards suspended members.The former health minister says he’ll announce “in due time” whether he’s returning to Umno. Meanwhile, Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz insists reports of the party giving “second chances” to expelled leaders are untrue.___________________📌 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] The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will appeal the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s rulings that held the government and police responsible for the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat.Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar said the decisions were not based on proper judicial principles and that the matter will be brought to the Court of Appeal.Yesterday, Judge Su Tiang Joo found the government and police vicariously liable for both disappearances — ordering RM3 million in damages to Amri’s wife and RM10,000 a day to Koh’s trust account until he is found.___________________📌 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] Rapper Namewee has been remanded to assist in the investigation into the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin.

Police obtained a remand order for the 42-year-old from today till Nov 10, said Dang Wangi district police chief Sazalee Adam.

This was after Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, turned himself in at the Dang Wangi police station early this morning after arriving from Johor Bahru.

Namewee said he will fully cooperate with the police investigation to provide answers to the public and the deceased's family.

Previously, Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus said the police were looking for Namewee to assist in the probe, as he was believed to be the last person with the victim.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has responded to calls for his resignation over the Malaysia-US trade agreement.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, he said that isn’t about surrender, betrayal, selling out, or a new kind of colonisation.“Want to ask (me) to step down again? Berapa kali nak suruh turun? (how many times do you want to ask to step down?) Enough already,” he added.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Ampang Bersatu today called for party president Muhyiddin Yassin’s resignation, following the local division committee’s decision to unanimously withdraw confidence in the party president’s leadership.The division said this was because Muhyiddin had failed to subdue an ongoing crisis brewing within Bersatu.___________________📌 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] Wan Saiful Wan Jan has released an audio recording of Bersatu’s disciplinary board proceedings against him, as evidence backing up his claim that the true target was party deputy president Hamzah Zainudin.

The clip, circulated to the media, captures a tense start to the Oct 8 session, with members of the disciplinary board grilling the Tasek Gelugor MP over who was pulling the strings behind his actions, which they said had damaged Bersatu.

The disciplinary probe was initiated against Wan Saiful over efforts to pressure Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to hand over the reins to Hamzah.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Bersatu disciplinary board has reportedly summoned Saifuddin Abdullah after the Indera Mahkota MP openly began campaigning for the resignation of party president Muhyiddin Yassin.

Saifuddin reportedly said that the meeting will be held this Thursday at the party headquarters.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The Petaling Jaya Sessions Court has convicted Zayn Rayyan’s mother, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, of child neglect today and sentenced her to five years in prison.Judge Syahliza Warnoh ordered Ismanira to start serving her sentence today, after dismissing her application to postpone her imprisonment.The situation then became with Ismanira's husband admonishing and cursing those in attendance.Speaking to the press later, Zayn’s paternal grandfather, Zahari Reba, told reporters that while the court has made its decision, police still have a duty to continue their hunt for Zayn’s killer.“What is the status of his case? Until now, police have been conducting a failed investigation, (as) the killer is still out there," he said.He also appealed to the authorities to continue their investigation fairly and transparently.___________________📌 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] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the Malaysia-US trade deal, as well as external engagements with foreign nations, have been undertaken for the sake of the nation.Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, Anwar said that the agreement with the US also has an exit clause and the question of handing over the country's trade sovereignty to them did not arise.Anwar said this in response to a question from Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who had doubled down on his claim that the agreement is satanic due to certain clauses allegedly detrimental to Malaysia.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin may make a comeback into Umno before the Nov 29 Sabah polls.Khairy has reportedly already received the “blessing” of Umno’s leadership - most notably its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi - to rejoin the party.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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[KiniNews] Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has dismissed claims that the Malaysia-US trade deal involves Putrajaya spending or compromises national standards, stressing that all related procurements are purely commercial.

Responding to criticisms circulating on social media and among some lawmakers, the international trade and investment minister said many of the allegations stem from “individuals who have not even read the agreement, yet speak as if they were at the negotiating table.”

“First, the RM1 trillion worth of purchases from the US - the list of procurements under this agreement is not something new," he said.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, the opposition sarcastically suggested that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim consider switching careers and become a dancer, as they voiced dissatisfaction over the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement.

Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin also said that they had merely sought to question the trade agreement in Parliament today and was not criticising or questioning the civil servants involved.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] A PKR lawmaker has questioned how heavy commitments Malaysia made under the recently signed trade agreement with the US benefit the country.Speaking in Parliament, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim cited figures that the total commitments required from Malaysia to purchase US goods amounted to over RM1 trillion.This, he said, was as though Malaysia had simply surrendered its wealth to US President Donald Trump.Meanwhile, in a separate story, an opposition MP has submitted a motion urging the Dewan Rakyat to hold an emergency session to discuss the reciprocal trade agreement finalised between Malaysia and the US recently.Describing the agreement as a “satanic deal”, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) said it was important to scrutinise the agreement, signed during Trump’s visit last Sunday, as it involves national sovereignty and Malaysia’s foreign policy interests.___________________📌 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] Opposition leaders have criticised what they described as the government’s excessive reception for US President Donald Trump’s arrival in Malaysia yesterday, calling it “akin to pouring salt on the still-bleeding wounds of Gazans.”PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan highlighted how Malaysia’s role as the Asean chair should not ignore the country’s principles, which have consistently sought justice and freedom for Palestinians.Meanwhile, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said such a reception gives the impression that Malaysia is eager to celebrate the arrival of a figure who has openly colluded with the zionist Israeli regime in committing acts of genocide against the people of Gaza.In a separate story, Pakatan Harapan lawmakers taunted Tasik Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan in the Dewan Rakyat today, repeatedly questioning his position within the opposition, following his expulsion from Bersatu on Oct 14. While Wan Saiful was debating the Supply Bill, he was interrupted and questioned about Bersatu by RSN Rayer (Harapan-Jelutong) and Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka). __________________📌 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] Businessperson Albert Tei has filed an application to cite interim Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor for contempt of court after he was denied entry into the state to appear for his criminal case proceedings twice.The application was filed at Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court today via Messrs Chin Jingulam & Associates, and it will be heard on Nov 24.In his supporting affidavits, Tei claimed the immigration officers told him that the order had come directly from Hajiji’s office or via the respondent’s officers when he was stopped upon arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on two separate occasions on Sept 22 and Oct 23.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the cabinet today decided to maintain existing rules and regulations regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages at Chinese school halls.This means alcoholic beverages could continue to be served when the halls are rented out to the public for events that do not involve students.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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[KiniNews] Wanted businessperson Adlan Berhan, the son-in-law of Muhyiddin Yassin, is reportedly spending his days on the run in luxury.

The New Straits Times said it had received photos showing Adlan in the company of unnamed Middle Eastern dignitaries.

It also claimed that Adlan - who left Malaysia in 2023 - has also been travelling from the unspecified Middle Eastern country to go on holiday, including to Thailand, where he reportedly played golf and went to a shooting range.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kota Bharu MP Takiyuddin Hassan raised further suspicions today surrounding an alleged raid-like Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) training exercise at Rusila mosque, Terengganu, last month.

Speaking to reporters in Parliament, he cited a suspicious car parked near PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's home.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has accepted a memorandum on school safety as chants demanding her resignation filled the air in a moment defined by mutual defiance from both sides.The memorandum handover saw Fadhlina receiving a copy of the document alongside her deputy, Wong Kah Woh, as well as several security personnel and officers just outside the Parliament gates this morning.The crowd of students, activists, and concerned members of the public had begun gathering outside the Parliament building at around 11.20am after a short protest march from Taman Tugu, during which repeated calls were made for Fadhlina to vacate her ministerial post.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old schoolmate in Bandar Utama on Oct 14.No plea was entered as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

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[KiniNews] Dr Mahathir Mohamad sued Anwar Ibrahim because the latter’s allegedly defamatory statements held more weight after he became prime minister compared to when he was the opposition chief, the Shah Alam High Court heard today.

In his RM150 million defamation suit, the 100-year-old former prime minister said Anwar had always claimed the former had amassed personal wealth when in power, even before the latter ascended to premiership.

'When he became the prime minister (and) said the same accusations, it became very effective and this effect, reflecting what Anwar said to me, could be seen on social media, meaning that these accusations against me are stronger now than when he was not the prime minister,' said Mahathir.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, US President Donald Trump said he will soon travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

This is the first time Trump has publicly spoken about his plans to visit Malaysia and Japan as well.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today gave a firm reminder to schools and parents to fully cooperate in addressing bullying in educational institutions, and warned them against protecting perpetrators for the sake of preserving a school’s image.He said some school administrators and parent-teacher associations (PTAs) tend to downplay or conceal bullying cases, seeing them as minor or non-serious, but such attitudes only risk worsening the issue in the long term."A reminder to schools: do not protect bullies, even in minor cases. Bullying is still a crime. Not everything should be considered a light offence," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the government is mulling establishing police presence at schools in response to a surge of violent incidents in schools nationwide.Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting today, government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the cabinet had discussed the matter from an aspect that considered the “omnipresent” nature of the police force.___________________📌 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