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  1. 10 hr ago

    Saravanan rejects 'wild accusations'; Anwar to refer letter to authorities

    KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Former human resources minister M Saravanan pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court this morning to three counts of receiving RM1,097,000 in bribes to approve foreign worker quotas for a company in 2022.In a press conference after the court proceedings, he hit out at his detractors, whom he accused of bringing the charges against him to undermine him politically.“I was taken aback. This is not merely an unfounded allegation (but) a wild accusation against me. This is not the way to bring me down. Send your best candidate to Tapah to contest against me," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has yet to receive a letter from Saravanan regarding allegations linking him to a migrant worker recruitment scheme.Anwar added that he would refer the letter to the MACC or the Attorney-General’s Chambers for them to examine.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Former human resources minister M Saravanan pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court this morning to three counts of receiving RM1,097,000 in bribes to approve foreign worker quotas for a company in 2022.In a press conference after the court proceedings, he hit out at his detractors, whom he accused of bringing the charges against him to undermine him politically.“I was taken aback. This is not merely an unfounded allegation (but) a wild accusation against me. This is not the way to bring me down. Send your best candidate to Tapah to contest against me," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has yet to receive a letter from Saravanan regarding allegations linking him to a migrant worker recruitment scheme.Anwar added that he would refer the letter to the MACC or the Attorney-General’s Chambers for them to examine.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

  2. 1 day ago

    Ismail Sabri charged with failing to declare assets; Saravanan to face charges tomorrow

    KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has claimed trial at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court this morning to a charge of not disclosing millions in assets, including five 1kg gold bars, one 100g silver bar and one 5g 999 gold coin, to MACC last year.The Umno leader pleaded not guilty to the charge before judge Suzana Hussin.Today’s prosecution made Ismail Sabri the third former prime minister charged in court under the MACC Act.Meanwhile, in a separate story, MIC deputy president M Saravanan confirmed that he will be charged in the Sessions Court tomorrow.Saravanan also penned a letter to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over what he described as MACC’s “wild and baseless” allegations against him.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

  3. 2 days ago

    Sanusi warns Anwar on gambling issue, Ismail Sabri to be charged tomorrow

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says the decision on whether gambling activities can continue in Kedah now rests with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, following the Federal Court’s rejection of the state’s bid to challenge a ruling on gambling licences.Sanusi warned that Kedah residents would be angry with Anwar if gambling activities were allowed, while also taking a swipe at DAP MP Ramkarpal Singh.Meanwhile, former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is set to be charged tomorrow under the MACC Act over his declaration of assets.His appearance was previously postponed after he was admitted to the National Heart Institute for health problems.

  4. 4 days ago

    PKR must own up to unrealistic promises, Indira’s loses RM100m suit

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] PKR and Pakatan Harapan once promised a “new dawn” for Malaysia, with sweeping reforms at the heart of their agenda. But with many promises still unmet, former PKR deputy president Chua Tian Chang says the party must acknowledge that some pledges were overly ambitious — and that admitting those mistakes should itself be part of the reform process. In another development, the Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed M Indira Gandhi’s RM100 million lawsuit against the government and former top police officials over the failure to arrest her ex-husband and recover her abducted daughter. _________________ 📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately! — Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

  5. 21 Aug

    Hadi gives up PN’s Malacca advantage?, Ex-TH CEO remanded seven days

    KiniNews is now also available at:  Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says Perikatan Nasional could win more seats than Barisan Nasional in Malacca, but is willing to give up that advantage for the sake of Malay-Muslim unity and an electoral pact. In another development, the Tabung Haji RCI probe just moved closer to the top — a former CEO has been remanded for seven days.  Meanwhile, a Penang political leader is among five people remanded over an alleged RM1.96 million loss from a government land deal.  ___________________ 📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately! — Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

  6. 20 Aug

    One China policy is not new, says Anwar; Rocky’s owner, volunteer plead not guilty

    KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's stance on the One China policy was merely retained from the time of Abdul Razak Hussein, the second prime minister.Speaking to reporters, he said that his view, as well as Malaysia's position on the policy, remains consistent with that of the United Nations.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the purported owner of a dog named Rocky and a volunteer with the Klang Royal City Council were charged separately today with animal cruelty over the dog’s death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang, Selangor, last month.S Roghini Devi, who claimed to be Rocky’s owner, and Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom both pleaded not guilty at the Klang Sessions Court to charges under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

  7. 19 Aug

    Taipei hits back at Anwar over China-Taiwan remarks; DAP's red line not yet defined

    KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has found himself in the middle of the continued geopolitical dispute between China and Taiwan.This was following his remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera on the One China policy, as well as China’s right to use force.In response, Taiwan’s Foreign Affairs Ministry accused Anwar of making “false” remarks by “absurdly implying that the country is a separatist province of China and publicly rationalising China’s stance on unifying Taiwan by force”.It reiterated that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and is not subordinate to China, and accused Anwar of jeopardising peace in the region.Meanwhile, in a separate story several DAP leaders have stated that DAP’s specific red line for remaining in or exiting the coalition government has yet to be clearly defined.However, DAP central executive committee (CEC) member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said the red line should not necessarily be understood as an ultimatum to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

  8. 18 Aug

    Give equal funding to MPs, DAP tells PM; Umno has no issue with PAS’ gambling ban agenda

    KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] DAP is urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to fulfil one of Pakatan Harapan’s election pledges and grant equal constituency development funds to all MPs.At present, only government MPs receive the funds, with funding in opposition states handled by government-appointed liaisons. The government has even withdrawn control of funding from rogue PKR MPs.DAP national chairperson Gobind Singh Deo said the party has conveyed this to the prime minister numerous times, and we hope he takes the necessary steps to implement this as soon as possible.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno has stated that it has no issue with PAS’ campaign to abolish gambling in the country, saying the activity is opposed by people of all races and religions.However, Umno supreme council member Razlan Rafii said legislative amendments would first be needed to realise the agenda.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

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