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  1. 1D AGO

    Agong says MACC also on his radar; MPs want Tengku Maimun to lead probe on Azam

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has warned that more parties are on his “radar” in his uncompromising mission against corruption, and the MACC has not gone undetected.His Majesty said that corruption is a betrayal of the people’s trust, which will not be tolerated in the country’s administration.“Don’t think that fighting corruption is only focused on a few departments or those who give and receive, but also be careful of those in the police force, Immigration Department, Customs Department and many more,” he said through the Royal Press Office.Meanwhile, in a separate story, calls for former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat to head investigations on the MACC and its chief Azam Baki has gained support from MPs from both sides of the aisle.Wong Chen, Teresa Kok, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal and Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis have voiced support for Tengku Maimun to lead investigations.___________________📌 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

    11 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Let task force probe claims against Azam, says Anwar; PKR MPs tells PM to suspend Azam

    [KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki need not be placed on leave even as the government establishes a task force to probe his shareholding scandal. Asked whether Azam should step aside, Anwar replied: "Let the (task force) examine the case first, we need to know if it is serious, if there is a basis, only then, we move forward." Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli and seven other PKR MPs plan to rally their counterparts from DAP and Amanah to pressure Anwar to suspend Azam and launch an investigation into the allegations against him. "If it came from DAP and Amanah, usually Anwar would have to think twice… and DAP has to remember that after the Sabah election, every move they make, regarding this issue, will be closely monitored by the people, especially non-Malay voters,” he added. Earlier, Azam had said that he had nothing to hide and is open to being investigated by any independent committee established by the government over his share ownership. _________________ 📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini

    11 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Anwar told not to take Azam’s share issue lightly; MACC rejects latest Bloomberg claims

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Public Accounts Committee chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has told Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that being a hardworking civil servant does not exempt anyone, not even MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki, from investigation.She stressed that it is dangerous because it involves institutional issues, misconduct, and double standards towards other civil servants.“And the premier should not take this lightly,” she told reporters at Kuala Lumpur High Court today.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC has stressed that it will not comment on allegations that are defamatory in nature, speculative or that involve matters which are sub judice or subject to ongoing legal proceedings.It said this in response to Bloomberg's latest report which claimed that its top leaders had colluded with businesspersons in schemes to muscle out rivals and stage corporate takeovers.The commission rejected the allegation that its investigations are influenced by personal 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

    12 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Azam to send LOD to Bloomberg; Guan Eng asks PSD if Azam breached civil service rules

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki today claimed that he has divested all shareholdings in any company since last year.This is after Bloomberg reported yesterday that Azam had owned 17.7 million shares in the financial services company Velocity Capital Partner Berhad.In a press conference, Azam stressed that any allegations claiming he still holds assets of any kind are untrue and malicious in intent.He added that he would be sending a letter of demand (LOD) to Bloomberg over its report.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has urged the Public Service Department (PSD) to publicly state whether Azam had breached the 2024 Public Officers’ Conduct and Disciplinary Management Circular by purchasing an excessive number of shares in the company.He stressed that principles of integrity, accountability and transparency must be upheld for the official helming of such a critical and important post as the MACC’s chief commissioner.___________________📌 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

    11 min

  5. FEB 10

    Court reinstates conviction, Isa off to jail; PM urged to act on Azam over shares

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former Umno vice-president Isa Samad will begin serving his jail term today after the Federal Court reinstated his corruption convictions and imprisonment sentence this morning.The Kuala Lumpur High Court convicted the former Felda chairperson in 2021, sentencing him to six years’ imprisonment and a RM15.45 million fine, but the Court of Appeal acquitted him in 2024.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to order MACC chief Azam Baki to go on leave or terminate his contract immediately so that a MACC and/or police investigation against Azam can be carried out.This came following a Bloomberg report today that highlighted that Azam owns 17.7 million shares in financial services company Velocity Capital Partners Berhad.Azam has since said that shares had been properly declared through the Public Service Department's Human Resource Management system.He added that the shares were purchased last year and disposed of within the year.___________________📌 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

    10 min

  6. FEB 9

    Wan Fayhsal says Muhyiddin allies compromised; Revoke ‘illegal temple' order-LFL tells PM

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Bersatu infighting is heating up as the divide between those supporting either party president Muhyiddin Yassin or his deputy Hamzah Zainudin threatens to become an irreparable gulf.Hamzah's allies are rallying to defend him amid speculation that groundwork is being laid to have the deputy president axed or suspended from the party.Suspended Bersatu leader Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal challenged Hamzah's enemies to “bring it on” and take action if they dare.This came following reports that Hamzah has been summoned for the second time by the party’s disciplinary board over allegations of misconduct against Muhyiddin.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to retract his directive for local councils to “clean up (membersihkan)” houses of worship built in violation of the law.A more holistic and respectful approach must be employed when discussing the matters affecting the houses of worship of any religious community in Malaysia, said LFL executive director Zaid Malek.___________________📌 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

    10 min

  7. FEB 6

    Takiyuddin looking down on IIUM, says Fahmi; Let Rafizi be next PKR president - Hassan

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil slammed opposition chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan for purportedly questioning International Islamic University Malaysia's (IIUM) competence in conducting a feasibility study on mayoral polls in Kuala Lumpur.Fahmi claimed that Takiyuddin was looking down on IIUM, despite the university having produced leaders not only for Malaysia, but also for other countries."A secretary-general for a party that has lorries of prime ministerial candidates, but he has such an attitude. To me, it's a very ugly attitude to have," the Lembah Pantai MP told a press conference at his ministry in Putrajaya this evening.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a PKR veteran has opined that Rafizi Ramli should not only be given space to voice criticism of the government, but also considered to lead the party as its next president.According to Hassan Karim, Rafizi's criticisms are not slanderous but are grounded in the former economy minister's expertise and experience, particularly in policy and governance matters.___________________📌 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

    10 min

  8. FEB 5

    Opposition calls for debate on border issue; Takiyuddin hits back at Anwar over remarks

    KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Several opposition MPs have called for a debate in the Dewan Rakyat concerning the Malaysia-Indonesia border negotiations in south Sabah and north Kalimantan.This came following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ministerial briefing on the matter in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, during which he also described the claims of alleged treason as lies and misinformation.In a joint press conference today, Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said that he had filed a motion under Standing Order 18(1) and 18(2) to seek an urgent debate as there are still many outstanding issues to be resolved.Meanwhile, in a separate story, during the press conference, Kota Bharu MP Takiyuddin Hassan targeted Anwar's remarks against the opposition on the matter.“We were not allowed to debate, but we were called stupid. To find out who is stupid and who is not, open up a debate,” said the PAS secretary-general.___________________📌 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

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