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(18-12-2024, 09:57 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari find himself on chopping block amid efforts to prevent rise of Rafizi Ramli in PKR ahead of the upcoming party elections, in party insiders say is reminiscent Anwar Ibrahim's failed Kajang Move about a decade ago.

Malaysia now learnt party insiders growing influence of Rafizi in PKR, in advantage of both his position in the Cabinet & vacuum left by former deputy president Mohamad Azmin Ali, who once defeated him for number 2 post, is increasingly being viewed with caution by Anwar.

"Rafizi has increased his influence in the party, especially in Selangor, since the PKR split in 2020 following Azmin's sacking. It was therefore expected he would easily defeat Saifuddin Nasution in 2022 contest for deputy president.
https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2024/12...ain-rafizi

"Ultimately, the only way up for Rafizi is to go after the presidency. That also means the end of the Anwar dynasty," the source told MalaysiaNow. It an open secret Anwar had tacitly supported Saifuddin - whom one senior party leader described as "a staunch acolyte" for party boss - in the race for deputy president two years ago.

Saifuddin, whose relationship with the PM dates back to their Umno days, played a key role in secret negotiations with Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to form a political alliance to ensured PKR leader could realise his ambitions to become PM after the 2022 general election.

But home minister, who lost his Kulim Bandar Baharu seat in last general election, has no clout within PKR, let alone Selangor PKR, a state whose support is essential for anyone vying for key top posts.

The source said there had been “frantic gestures from top” for Amirudin – who as MB has a better chance of winning support for himself in Selangor – to enter deputy president's race, making it even more difficult for Rafizi to defend the post. "So far, Amirudin resisted, he feels secure in his newfound alliance with Rafizi," it added.

"However, for his refusal, he is likely to pay a heavy price." 
MALAYSIA NOW...POLITICAL NEW:
https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2024/12...ain-rafizi

Malaysian Resources exits high-speed rail bid, Berjaya says.

(Bloomberg) — Malaysian Resources Corp. has withdrawn from a consortium that is bidding for a proposed multi-billion dollar high-speed rail line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, according to one of its partners, Berjaya Group.

Malaysian Resources decided to withdraw from the consortium “to pursue other strategic opportunities,” Berjaya said in a statement. Malaysian Resources couldn’t immediately be reached for a comment.

(05-09-2024, 12:40 AM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Anwar us going 78 going 80 while Dr M is 100 lehh. Najin 71 going 72 still young younger even after he can out from jail.

‘Meaningful gift’, says Najib’s wife Rosmah after court acquits her of 17 money laundering, tax evasion charges. Rosmah Mansor - who is the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak - has also filed an appeal against her conviction and sentence involving a hybrid solar project worth RM1.25 billion. Meaningful gift’, says Najib’s wife Rosmah after court acquits her of 17 money laundering, tax evasion charges.

KUALA LUMPUR: In the latest development of a legal battle spanning six years, the Malaysian High Court on Thursday (Dec 19) discharged and acquitted Rosmah Mansor - the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak - of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges.


In 2018, Rosmah was charged with 12 charges of money laundering involving RM7.09 million (US$1.57 million) and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

Justice K Muniandy said that the charges against Rosmah were flawed as they did not comply with the provisions in the Criminal Procedure Code.

“The charges amounted to duplicity and multiplicity. Furthermore, they did not disclose any offence,” he was quoted as saying by local media on Dec 19.

Muniandy said he was using his original jurisdiction and inherent power as trial judge to give the accused an acquittal and discharge.

Following her acquittal, Rosmah appeared to breathe a sigh of relief as she faced the media scrum outside the court.

“My lawyers have assured me since day one that these charges had no basis but you can never be certain,” Rosmah was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.

Rosmah, 73, regarded her acquittal during her birthday month as a gift not just for herself but also for her husband.

“My acquittal on my birthday (month) is not only a meaningful gift for me but also a gift for my Bossku (Najib),” she said, as quoted by the New Straits Times, referring to the moniker that supporters of Najib had used on the former premier.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/mal...ng-4815761

KUALA LUMPUR – Rosmah Mansor has been acquitted by Malaysia’s High Court of 12 counts of money laundering involving RM7 million (S$2.1 million) and five counts of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board. Justice K. Muniandy issued the order of discharge and acquittal after granting Rosmah’s application to dismiss all charges on the basis that they were flawed. The case was partially heard with testimony from two witnesses.

The Attorney-General’s Chambers said on Dec 19 it will appeal against the decision. Rosmah said the acquittal came as a “meaningful gift” during her birthday month. She was unable to hold back her emotions as she expressed relief at closing this chapter after six years of legal battle.

“My acquittal on my birthday is only meaningful gift for me it also gift for my Bossku (Najib).This is what I call justice, she said, when met by press after proceedings ended.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asi...ax-charges

G25 has joined calls to stop the scheduled public caning of Mohd Affendi Awang for khalwat (close proximity) in Terengganu, urging a more compassionate and humane approach.

In a statement, the group emphasised that public humiliation is inconsistent with Islamic values.

“Offenders of khalwat are not criminals because neither do their...latest news views from G25.

(22-12-2024, 04:01 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]G25 has joined calls to stop the scheduled public caning of Mohd Affendi Awang for khalwat (close proximity) in Terengganu, urging a more compassionate and humane approach.

In a statement, the group emphasised that public humiliation is inconsistent with Islamic values.

“Offenders of khalwat are not criminals because neither do their...latest news views from G25.

https://aliran.com/civil-society-voices/...ay-prayers

Zahid tells BN members to keep disputes internal, avoid scoring ‘own goal’

SEREMBAN, Dec 22 — Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties must address disagreements internally and avoid making public statements, chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today at the opening of the coalition’s Negeri Sembilan convention.

Zahid, who is also Umno president, stressed that teamwork is vital for the coalition’s future success, The Star reported this evening. “The MCA and MIC have remained our most loyal friends and if any of us has a differing view, we can always discuss this internally rather than make public statements. “In Barisan, teamwork is of utmost importance if we wish to be dominant again,” he was quoted as saying.

‘PM Anwar Ibrahim should stop blaming Dr Mahathir for Malaysia’s problems, focus on moving forward’

Political analyst Associate Prof Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk questions whether PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s comments regarding Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s case undermine the integrity of Attorney-General’s Chambers, urges him to focus on governing instead, and not past grievances.

Will anyone speak out against slander, DAP leaders ask PAS amid 'derma jihad'i. Wth PAS organising a donation drive to help its MP Siti Mastura Muhammad, a DAP Youth leader has asked whether anyone in the Islamist party would speak out against slander.

This comes after PAS allegedly organised a donation drive to help Siti Mastura pay RM825,000 in damages to DAP leaders after losing a court battle.

Mahathir claims Malays 'lost everything' after he resigned as PM
https://www.todayonline.com/world/mahath...pm-2138276

(22-12-2024, 04:01 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]G25 has joined calls to stop the scheduled public caning of Mohd Affendi Awang for khalwat (close proximity) in Terengganu, urging a more compassionate and humane approach.

In a statement, the group emphasised that public humiliation is inconsistent with Islamic values.

“Offenders of khalwat are not criminals because neither do their...latest news views from G25.

Is 'PAS for All' dead, DAP duo asks after Kelantan new halal policy...Published:  Dec

(25-12-2024, 07:26 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Mahathir claims Malays 'lost everything' after he resigned as PM
https://www.todayonline.com/world/mahath...pm-2138276

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets.

KOTA BARU, Dec 26 — The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. 
According to Utusan Malaysia, the state’s committee chairman for Islamic Development, Dakwah, Information, and Regional Relations, Mohd Asri Mat Daud, said the initiative will first be implemented by the Kota Baru Municipal Council-Islamic City. "God willing, other local authorities will follow suit in the near future,” he was quoted as saying earlier today.

(06-10-2024, 10:48 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]At least RM120m needed to repair burst bunds in Bagan Datuk - Zahid.

Repairing burst bunds in 12 areas in Bagan Datuk will cost an estimated RM10 million at least for each damaged structure, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/...ng-pelepas

MELAKA - A 66-yr-old S'porean, Ms Lamrah Asid Ali is identified as passenger on a M'sian tour bus who was killed in a tragic 6-vehicle crash on the North-South Expressway in Ayer Keroh. Alor Gajah Police Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah said a female bus passenger died at the scene of accident claimed lives of six other victims. A S'pore’s Foreign Affairs officer told ST, ministry has been providing consular assistance support to affected S'porean & the family of Ms Lamrah through S'pore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur & Consulate-General in Johor Bahru.

(27-12-2024, 03:00 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]MELAKA - A 66-yr-old S'porean, Ms Lamrah Asid Ali is identified as passenger on a M'sian tour bus who was killed in a tragic 6-vehicle crash on the North-South Expressway in Ayer Keroh. Alor Gajah Police Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah said a female bus passenger died at the scene of accident claimed lives of six other victims. A S'pore’s Foreign Affairs officer told ST, ministry has been providing consular assistance support to affected S'porean & the family of Ms Lamrah through S'pore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur & Consulate-General in Johor Bahru.

7 killed, including toddler & S’porean woman, in collision involving tour bus, trailer & MPV in M’sia. 7 dead & 33 injured in crash involving tour bus, trailer & MPV on M'sia Expressway, collision involving 3-vehicles on northbound lane of North-South Expressway (PLUS) in M'sia on Monday.

Melaka Fire Rescue Dept director Mohd Pisar Aziz said accident occurred about 8.40pm near Ayer Keroh Rest Service Area (R&R). Crash involved tour bus with 27 passengers, a trailer & a Toyota Estima multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), they
are 7 fatalities, 3 men, 3 women, and a child.

Accident may have been triggered by dislodged tyre. Among the victims were five people in the Toyota Estima, including two adult men, two adult women, and a toddler. MPV had 8 passengers, was completely crushed between the tour bus and the trailer.

(27-12-2024, 03:17 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]7 killed, including toddler & S’porean woman, in collision involving tour bus, trailer & MPV in M’sia. 7 dead & 33 injured in crash involving tour bus, trailer & MPV on M'sia Expressway, collision involving 3-vehicles on northbound lane of North-South Expressway (PLUS) in M'sia on Monday.

Melaka Fire Rescue Dept director Mohd Pisar Aziz said accident occurred about 8.40pm near Ayer Keroh Rest Service Area (R&R). Crash involved tour bus with 27 passengers, a trailer & a Toyota Estima multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), they
are 7 fatalities, 3 men, 3 women, and a child.

Accident may have been triggered by dislodged tyre. Among the victims were five people in the Toyota Estima, including two adult men, two adult women, and a toddler. MPV had 8 passengers, was completely crushed between the tour bus and the trailer.

Initial investigations suggest MPV was likely en route from Johor to Kuala Lumpur when crash occurred, the accident may have been triggered when a tyre from a southbound lorry became dislodged and landed in the middle of the road. 

Tour bus driver, travelling in same direction with 27 passengers aboard, was unable to avoid the tyre & hit it, causing him to lose control. Bus then skidded into the opposite lane, colliding with a car before crashing into the lorry & MPV. As a result, car veered into the left lane & struck the road barrier. bus then skidded into the opposite lane, colliding with a car before crashing into the lorry and MPV. As a result, the car veered into the left lane and struck the road barrier. bus then skidded into the opposite lane, colliding with a car before crashing into the lorry and MPV.

As a result, the car veered into the left lane and struck the road barrier.

(27-12-2024, 03:17 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]7 killed, including toddler & S’porean woman, in collision involving tour bus, trailer & MPV in M’sia. 7 dead & 33 injured in crash on M'sia Expressway, collision involving 3-vehicles on northbound lane of North-South Expressway (PLUS) in M'sia on Monday.

Melaka Fire Rescue Dept director Mohd Pisar Aziz said accident occurred about 8.40pm near Ayer Keroh Rest Service Area (R&R). Crash involved tour bus with 27 passengers, a trailer & a Toyota Estima multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), they are 7 fatalities, 3 men, 3 women, and a child.

Accident may have been triggered by dislodged tyre. Among the victims were five people in the Toyota Estima, including two adult men, two adult women, and a toddler. MPV had 8 passengers, was completely crushed between the tour bus and the trailer.

https://mustsharenews.com/7-killed-collision-malaysia/

Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN next year, which will officially commence on 1 January 2025. The ceremony was attended by the Leaders and representatives of ASEAN Member States, as well as Timor Leste as Observer country.

Malaysia’s Anwar Sees Invaluable Opportunity From Thaksin Ties.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/...aksin-ties

(27-12-2024, 10:52 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN next year, which will officially commence on 1 January 2025. The ceremony was attended by the Leaders and representatives of ASEAN Member States, as well as Timor Leste as Observer country.

Malaysia’s Anwar Sees Invaluable Opportunity From Thaksin Ties.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/...aksin-ties

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra’s expertise would benefit the country as it prepares to take on the Asean chairmanship next year. The two met Thursday & discussed critical regional priorities including fostering peace in southern Thailand and addressing the Myanmar crisis.

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s bid to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home must go through the proper channel, namely the Pardons Board.

In a statement today, Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said it has been decreed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar that all pleas for clemency for crimes committed in the Federal Territories must follow the correct procedure and not through any other means...

JPS forecasts floods will hit Kelantan, Pahang from today. KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) has forecast floods in Kelantan and Pahang over the next two days, starting today, following continuous rainfall warnings. In an early flood forecast issued at 2 pm today, JPS reported that 10 districts in Kelantan are expected to be affected, namely Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Tanah Merah, Machang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, and Gua Musang.

Malaysia’s attorney-general’s office said all petitions for prisoners in Malaysia to serve their sentences under house arrest, including jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, must be submitted to the pardons board chaired by the country’s king.

Najib is serving a six-year jail sentence for corruption linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. The Court of Appeal is set to hear on Jan 6 a bid by Najib to overturn a lower court decision in July that struck out his request to confirm the existence of and execute a royal order entitling him to serve his sentence under house arrest.

In statement on Sat, attorney-general’s office under constitution king has power to grant pardons, postpone sentences, relieve punishments any offences, as well as commute, suspend or mitigate any punishments imposed by a court. “If any party wishes to propose that any prisoner, including Najib Razak, serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, an application should be submitted for consideration by the pardons board chaired by the king, according to established legal procedures and channels,” the office said.

The office said under the constitution, decisions made by the king on the advice of the pardons board could not be challenged in court for being unlawful. Malaysia practices a unique form of monarchy, where the country’s nine sultans take turns to be king for a five-year reign. REUTERS
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/interna...dons-board

PAS Says They’re Saddened by Muslim M’sians Criticising Public Caning Punishment in Terengganu PAS is admitting to being upset and saddened by the opposition and criticism from Muslim Malaysians in regards to the public caning punishment carried out in Terengganu. According to a report by Sinar Harian, PAS Deputy President Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that this situation reflects how the society in our country is getting further away from the true laws of Islam. “The law that ALLAH commands, many people are complaining about, maybe because we have been separated from Islamic law and regulatory systems for too long. Imagine hundreds of years of Islamic law not being implemented throughout the world,”
https://newswav.com/article/pas-says-the...412_U6g4yW

(27-12-2024, 10:57 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra’s expertise would benefit the country as it prepares to take on the Asean chairmanship next year. The two met Thursday & discussed critical regional priorities including fostering peace in southern Thailand and addressing the Myanmar crisis.

COMMENT | Under the esteemed leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, we are witnessing a vibrant discourse regarding the future direction of Malaysia as guided by his administration.
In the realm of governance, it is not uncommon to witness a spectrum of opinions, where criticisms arise alongside commendations, illustrating the intricate and multifaceted dynamics of our nation’s socio-political landscape.

4-found dead after Pinkfish NYE concert in Sunway Lagoon. The Pinkfish New Year Countdown should have been held at open stadium ! With 18,000 attendees, organisers should have crowd control with help of PDRM!. 

KUALA LUMPUR — Police confirmed the deaths of two men and two women, all locals, who attended an electronic dance music (EDM) concert in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday.

(03-01-2025, 09:06 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: [ -> ]Malaysia PM, Anwar says he will help Zahid, Guan Eng 'settle' disagreements.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said he will mediate differences between parties in the coalition govt. Such arguments will not affect their political cooperation, he insisted to reporters during a walkabout at an eatery in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, this afternoon.

https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/730648

Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained

KUALA LUMPUR: M'sia's coast guard on Friday (Jan 3) is doubling patrols in waters to locate boats carrying undocumented Myanmar migrants after almost 200 were detained on an island in northwestern M'sian state of Kedah. 

Coast guard said police had detained 196 undocumented Myanmar migrants in early hours of Friday after their boat came ashore on a beach on resort island of Langkawi. "Based on info the coast guard received, there are two more boats carrying undocumented Myanmar migrants at sea but their exact location is still unknown," the coast guard said in a statement.

M'sian Coast Guard director-general Mohd Rosli Abdullah said authorities were patrolling northern waters off Langkawi & border areas had arranged for air surveillance to be conducted to locate the boats, coast guard is also in contact with Thai authorities to identify movement of the boats carrying migrants, Mohd Rosli said.

On Friday, local English daily Star reported about 200 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar had come ashore on Langkawi. Rohingya are mainly Muslim minority in majority Buddhist Myanmar, coast guard did not specify statement whether is migrants were Rohingya.

Anwar to engage another ex-dictator as ASEAN advisor? Why does PMX snub Wisma Putra?

After appointing former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra, a leader infamous for his contentious legacy, as an ASEAN advisor, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is reportedly considering another ex-dictator for his advisory team: Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen.

According to reports in the Bangkok Post, Anwar is tipped to appoint this controversial figure despite Hun Sen's well-documented poor human rights record. This decision raises serious questions about Malaysia’s diplomatic direction as it prepares to assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025
https://newswav.com/article/anwar-to-eng...501_IOBSIG

Fadhli regrets accusations of him insulting Agong

PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has expressed regret over accusations of him insulting the name of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, in connection with solidarity for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak. In a Facebook post, the Pasir Mas MP criticised Amanah Youth for filing a police report against him.