KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC #KiniNews: PAS has chosen to bide its time on the issue of naming Perikatan Nasional’s prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming 16th general election.The opposition party’s deputy president, Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, said the party will instead be focusing on strengthening PN’s machinery to face any potential electoral challenges.In another development, Kampung Sungai Baru residents say they’re ready to talk to the government — but only if eviction operations are put on hold.Their lawyer, N Surendran, says meaningful discussions can't happen while the eviction is still underway.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!📌Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini

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#KiniNews: Dang Wangi district police chief Suzilme Affendy Sulaiman has sustained injuries to his head during an eviction operation against defiant Kampung Sungai Baru residents in Kuala Lumpur.

The police officer is understood to have been hurt when chaos broke out after several disgruntled residents attempted to force their way into the area.

Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said that three people have since been detained after the incident.

Earlier Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged authorities to immediately launch an investigation into the matter and “swiftly apprehend” the supposed assailants responsible for Suzilme’s injuries.

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[KiniNews] MCA president Wee Ka Siong has fired back at the Higher Education Ministry — this time questioning its numbers.

He pointed out a mismatch between the ministry’s claim that UM only offers 85 accounting spots, and the university’s own data on graduate numbers.

Meanwhile Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said Wee should apologise for tarnishing the Higher Education Ministry’s reputation.

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[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak has been cleared of alleged links to the Sabah mining scandal, after investigations revealed that no exploration licence was issued to a company owned by the businessperson.

MACC chief Azam Baki told a press conference today that the investigation papers were submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, which found that no charges can be brought against any party.

Azam said that a company linked to Farhash had, in March 2023, applied for a mineral exploration licence to Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM), but had failed to submit the requested documents.

The application was terminated in March this year as a result.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Azam also said that the forfeiture of RM170 million in cash linked to graft allegations against Ismail Sabri Yaakob does not mean that no charges will be brought against the former premier.

“We forfeited that RM170 million... I did not say there was no need to charge him. I leave that (charging) to the deputy public prosecutor’s decision,” Azam told reporters.

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[KiniNews] A Bersatu leader has defended the party’s move to name its president, Muhyiddin Yassin, as its candidate for the 11th prime minister, despite chiding voices of reprimand from fellow Perikatan Nasional partner PAS.

Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz highlighted that since the decision was made on Bersatu’s platform and not PN’s, other parties within the opposition coalition are free to execute similar moves.

He stressed that Bersatu’s decision to unanimously endorse Muhyiddin as a prime minister candidate represents the proposal of party members and must be respected as their right and will.

Meanwhile, PAS leaders have cautioned Bersatu against making hasty decisions without proper consultations among members of the opposition coalition.

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The High Court has denied former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak from pursuing a contempt application against former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh for allegedly suppressing a copy of the royal addendum order.Judge Alice Loke Yee Ching, in dismissing the bid, said Najib had failed to establish any prima facie to warrant a permission, and outlined three reasons backing her verdict.These include finding that Najib’s contention to cite Terrirudin for contempt was based on mere speculation with no clear evidence.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a Bersatu leader has urged the party’s leadership to investigate claims in a poison pen letter against its deputy president, Hamzah Zainudin. Stressing that the allegations made in the letter should not be taken lightly, Tasek Gelugor Bersatu division chief Azmi Alang said decisive action must be taken if the accusations are found to be legitimate.___________________📌 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] With Bersatu scheduled to have its eighth annual general meeting soon, a poison pen letter has surfaced, targeting its deputy president, Hamzah Zainudin.

According to the letter sighted by Malaysiakini, the author accused Hamzah of planning to oust party president Muhyiddin Yassin, among others.

While saying the party takes the matter seriously, Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz said he personally had not received the letter.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, MCMC has recorded a statement from Perak PAS Youth chief Hafez Sabri over a false and “racially charged” social media post related to an attempted attack on Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah.

The commission affirmed that its probe is linked to the Manjoi assemblyperson’s claim that the woman involved in the incident was Chinese.

“As confirmed by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, this is untrue and has the potential to stir racial tension and create negative perceptions among the public,” MCMC said.

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[KiniNews] BN chairperson Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed PAS’ invitation for MIC and MCA to join PN as an attempt to lure BN component parties with vague offers.

The Umno president also described Tuan Ibrahim’s offer as a personal view and not PN’s official stance.

“I know there are efforts by them to entice our BN component partners with offers that do not necessarily promise any beneficial outcome for them,” said the deputy prime minister after attending the Rural and Regional Development Ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya today.

Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Azmin Ali has described the offer as a “positive development” towards the next 16th general election.

Azmin said PN welcomes any political party or individual who embraces the coalition’s ideals and struggles “to correct the worsening situation in the country.”

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has yet to receive a report from the MCMC on its investigation into Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin had defended fuel subsidies for foreigners.“I have not received (the report from MCMC),” Fahmi said briefly when Malaysiakini asked him for an update on the case during a press conference in Putrajaya earlier today.It has been nearly a month since MCMC announced its probe into the matter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Umno Veterans Club said BN's push for the postponement of the controversial Urban Renewal Bill is proof that it is not a puppet for DAP.Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub said it clearly shows that BN and Umno representatives are not being controlled by DAP, and they are not afraid to speak up.___________________📌 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 government has decided to postpone debates on the controversial Urban Renewal Bill to the next Dewan Rakyat meeting in October.This followed heavy pushback against the proposal, which has been criticised by many quarters, including both government and opposition MPs.Meanwhile, in a separate story, opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Dewan Rakyat today after failing to stall the Government Procurement Bill 2025, which passed its second reading by bloc vote.The walkout followed heated arguments from Perikatan Nasional lawmakers, who expressed dissatisfaction with the bill not going through the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Finance and Economy.The Dewan Rakyat later passed the bill after it went through debates at the committee stage and a third reading.___________________📌 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] Two BN lawmakers have called for the Urban Renewal Bill to be rejected completely.Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh made an impassioned plea to BN MPs in Parliament to reject the bill, saying it is unfair to homeowners in its present form.Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong also rejected the bill, saying that amendments to the bill are necessary to address the public’s concerns.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda has lodged a police report against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki over allegations that Sabah corruption whistleblower Albert Tei was previously threatened by MACC officers to keep quiet and not expose the matter.Its acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said she filed the report after observing that the agency tasked with combating corruption, particularly Azam, had failed to act on the matter.___________________📌 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 MPs will go all out to oppose the Urban Renewal Bill (URA) 2025 that is set to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, said Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.Takiyuddin said PN opposes the bill and reiterated calls for it to be withdrawn.Earlier today, several groups including the Federal Territories residents’ associations had gathered outside Parliament to submit memorandums objecting to the URA.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has commented on the prosecution agreeing to drop their corruption case against Bersatu leader Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad after he agreed to pay a RM4.1 million compound, which ultimately resulted in his acquittal.Rafizi said this appeared to show a trend of bias against the poor in the justice system.___________________📌 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] Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has received a letter of demand from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.However, the PKR lawmaker stated that he will not back down and is prepared to defend himself in court.“In my view, if Farhash takes me to court, it will become a matter of public interest, which would allow my counsel to ask questions that have been brought up by many quarters earlier,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said that DAP has become the party it once despised - MCA - under Anthony Loke’s leadership.This came after the DAP secretary-general declared that his party could function without the support of MCA in the coalition government.___________________📌 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] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Bukit Mertajam today to a charge of making statements likely to cause fear or alarm to the public.

According to the charge, the accused allegedly made a statement via a social media post at 3pm on Aug 11 that could have caused public fear and alarm.

While addressing a crowd of supporters who had gathered outside the court, Akmal said that he was not afraid to face the charges and would continue to fight to uphold the dignity of the Jalur Gemilang.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP Youth has described the Pontian Municipal Council’s (MPPn) 30-day closure order of a dental clinic that had hung an upside-down flag in Pontian as excessive and disproportionate.

The wing’s national executive council stressed that whilst all businesses must avoid such mistakes and uphold their civic duties, authorities should not be overzealous in enforcing penalties.

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[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Bukit Mertajam today to a charge of making statements likely to cause fear or alarm to the public.

According to the charge, the accused allegedly made a statement via a social media post at 3pm on Aug 11 that could have caused public fear and alarm.

While addressing a crowd of supporters who had gathered outside the court, Akmal said that he was not afraid to face the charges and would continue to fight to uphold the dignity of the Jalur Gemilang.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP Youth has described the Pontian Municipal Council’s (MPPn) 30-day closure order of a dental clinic that had hung an upside-down flag in Pontian as excessive and disproportionate.

The wing’s national executive council stressed that whilst all businesses must avoid such mistakes and uphold their civic duties, authorities should not be overzealous in enforcing penalties.

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[KiniNews] Lawyers for Liberty co-founder Latheefa Koya has expressed dismay over the Pontian Municipal Council’s move to shutter a private dental clinic for 30 days after it was found flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down.

The former MACC chief commissioner slammed the Johor local authority’s move as “arbitrary and high-handed”, cautioning that this could lead to the public developing negative connotations of the national flag.

“It’s ridiculous to close the premises because of the flag error; the error is unconnected and incommensurate with the closure punishment,” she said.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional’s move to team up with 12 other parties has reignited debate over whether such alliances can deliver meaningful reform, or, in the words of Rafizi Ramli, who drew from experience, end up becoming a “business as usual” government.

The Pandan lawmaker also pointed out that behind their current unity, there is little ideological similarity binding their struggle.

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[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli has disclosed that the whistleblower meeting he attended - a week before his son was attacked - centred on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.

Previously, Rafizi only said the meeting involved a “certain individual”, but he has now revealed further details after attempts were made to link the attack to former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, under the claim that he was investigating cases tied to them.

The PKR lawmaker slammed this as a “malicious attempt to divert attention”.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, five teenagers accused of bullying 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir have claimed trial at the Kota Kinabalu Children's Court today.

The group appeared before judge Elsie Primus and faced charges under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code, read with Section 34, for allegedly making threatening or insulting communications with common intention.

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Politicians pose the biggest threat to the judiciary, said former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat today.

At the Allianz Centre for Governance’s Distinguished Speaker Series, she noted she never faced political interference during her time as a High Court or Court of Appeal judge.

Meanwhile, the family of deceased Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir wants the five teenagers who allegedly bullied her to be charged with a more serious offence.

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Five teenagers will face charges in the Kota Kinabalu Juvenile Court over the alleged bullying of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir.

Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar says they will be charged under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code for abusive or threatening communication.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution confirms the probe into Zara’s death found elements of bullying, neglect, and sexual harassment.

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#KiniNews: Rafizi defiant, won't yield to threats; PM orders action against those who incite hatred

[KiniNews] Amid calls for him to take a break, Rafizi Ramli has vowed to press on, declaring that stepping aside would only reward those behind the attack on his 12-year-old son.

“Some have suggested that I take a short break, but life and responsibilities must go on,” the Pandan MP said, while reaffirming his refusal to bow to threats.

“It’s not that I am heartless or putting politics above everything else right now, but the aim of the threats against my family is to make me give up and stay silent. If I stop following my usual routine and duties, then they will have achieved their goal,” he added.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon instructed law enforcement agencies to take strong action against those who incite hatred in the country.

In his speech at a civil service assembly in Putrajaya, the prime minister cited recent incidents that had been used by certain quarters as agendas to heighten political sentiments by undermining and punishing others without being based on truth and facts.

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