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  #KiniNews: Muhyiddin cleared of four Jana Wibawa charges, PAS wants bigger Malay-unity alliance 15.09.2026 9m

  KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been acquitted of four charges involving RM200 million linked to Bukhary Equity and the Jana Wibawa programme.The High Court granted a full acquittal after prosecutors applied for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal, or DNAA, saying they no longer wished to proceed with the four charges.In another development, Umno may be signalling a preference to work with PAS rather than the wider Perikatan Nasional coalition, but PAS says Malay-Muslim unity cannot stop at the two parties.PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man urged Umno to broaden its vision, saying PAS and Umno can serve as the axis of Malay-Muslim unity but should also embrace other parties willing to accept shared principles.___________________📌 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: DAP fires back at Zahid!, Jamil Khir claims trial over RM860m Tabung Haji funds 15.09.2026 10m

  KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to convene a Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting following recent remarks by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.In Penang, DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng urged the state government to “close the door” on Umno after Zahid challenged critics to kick Umno and BN out of Putrajaya.Meanwhile, former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom has claimed trial to three charges involving RM860.3 million in Tabung Haji funds.He is accused of dishonestly causing Tabung Haji to dispose of the funds to Saudi company Al-Rawda Investment for Real Estate Development and Projects Management in transactions between 2015 and 2017.___________________📌 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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  Azeez charged over RM193.5m deal, N9 MB admits signing royal ouster document 09.09.2026 10m

  KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has been charged with abusing his position and pleaded not guilty. He is accused of using his position as TH chairman to secure a corporate appointment and influence a proposed RM193.5 million investment in Putrajaya Perdana, in which he allegedly had an interest.Azeez is also facing a separate investigation into alleged cheating involving Tabung Haji hibah payments.Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has admitted signing a document backing the removal of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, but says he did so under duress. He maintains that the document is unconstitutional, invalid and unenforceable.___________________📌 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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  Anwar highlights cabinet consensus; Cops probing Hadi's US conspiracy remarks 08.09.2026 8m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is happy with how his cabinet is performing and dismissed any talk about there being a rift in Putrajaya.This is despite allegations of tensions between him and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, as well as the Anwar-led Finance Ministry releasing unflattering data about how Zahid has managed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry."We don't deny that our performance is commendable, because we have clear policies, stable politics, (and) cooperation in the cabinet, although sometimes on social media it appears differently," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, police have opened an investigation after PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang claimed that in 2014, the US offered to help the party topple the then-BN government.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director M Kumar said police are investigating the case under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for statements that cause public alarm, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for misuse of network facilities.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv 
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  No rift between Harapan and Umno in cabinet- PKR veep; All is well with Anwar, says Zahid 07.09.2026 9m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] PKR vice-president Chang Lih Kang has downplayed reported brewing tension between Pakatan Harapan and BN ministers, which allegedly led to shorter recent cabinet meetings.The science, technology and innovation minister told reporters that there have been no changes to the parties' relationship, nor was there any 'pergolakan' (fighting)."Nothing (changed) so far. All the Umno ministers even attended last week's cabinet meeting, and we discussed national issues seriously," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied reports that his relationship with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has become increasingly strained amid a public dispute over ministerial funding and electoral manoeuvring.Zahid, who is also deputy prime minister, said the federal administration, including cabinet meetings, continued to run smoothly.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv 
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  Early GE16? Anwar responds; Guan Eng calls for action against Zahid for overspending 04.09.2026 8m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that calls for an earlier general election will be considered.However, he added that the government's immediate focus is on efforts to revive the economy, improve the people’s well-being, and combat corruption and abuse of power.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has called for action against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Rural and Regional Development Ministry’s overspending that exceeded approved allocations, warning that such practices could undermine the country’s financial stability.The DAP national adviser said action was necessary to deter other ministries from committing similar offences that could jeopardise the country’s coffers and financial position.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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  Rayer urges AG to revisit Zahid's case; Asyraf says will only resign if Zahid asks 03.09.2026 10m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] DAP’s RSN Rayer urged the attorney-general to review the discontinuation of Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s 47 corruption charges.The charges involved funds from Yayasan Akalbudi, a foundation chaired by Zahid.Rayer questioned why prosecution against the BN chairperson was discontinued following the government’s renewed crackdown on corruption, saying the same standards must apply to political allies and opponents.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has rejected calls by PKR Youth to step down as the Mara chairperson over allegations linking him to the Tabung Haji scandal.He said he would resign only if the minister in charge, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, asks him to.Last month, Asyraf denied any involvement in Tabung Haji decisions during his tenure as deputy minister, after questions over his attendance at a 2017 signing ceremony linked to the troubled investment in Al-Rawda Real Estate Development and Project Management Co Ltd.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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  Jamil Khir remanded five days to assist TH RCI probe; Release Azam probe report - Rafizi 02.09.2026 11m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom has been remanded for five days to assist in an MACC investigation linked to the Tabung Haji royal commission of inquiry, according to his lawyer Hamidi Noh.Speaking to reporters in Putrajaya after the remand proceedings today, Hamidi said Jamil was being investigated under Section 16A of the MACC Act 2009.Hamidi stressed that Jamil had consistently cooperated with the authorities throughout investigations involving him since 2018.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has urged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to immediately release the investigation papers into the share ownership controversy involving former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.Rafizi said doing so would help counter allegations of selective prosecution as the MACC and police widen their investigations into Tabung Haji, which have led to the detention of former ministers, political figures and former civil servants linked to previous BN administrations.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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  Saravanan rejects 'wild accusations'; Anwar to refer letter to authorities 28.08.2026 8m

  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
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  Ismail Sabri charged with failing to declare assets; Saravanan to face charges tomorrow 27.08.2026 8m

  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
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  Sanusi warns Anwar on gambling issue, Ismail Sabri to be charged tomorrow 26.08.2026 10m

  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.
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  PKR must own up to unrealistic promises, Indira’s loses RM100m suit 24.08.2026 8m

  KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple 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_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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  Hadi gives up PN’s Malacca advantage?, Ex-TH CEO remanded seven days 21.08.2026 9m

  KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple 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_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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  One China policy is not new, says Anwar; Rocky’s owner, volunteer plead not guilty 20.08.2026 9m

  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
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  Taipei hits back at Anwar over China-Taiwan remarks; DAP's red line not yet defined 19.08.2026 8m

  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
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  Give equal funding to MPs, DAP tells PM; Umno has no issue with PAS’ gambling ban agenda 18.08.2026 9m

  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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  Name Umno leaders who opposed funds for PN states - Akmal; Ibrahim Ali responds to PAS 17.08.2026 10m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to name the Umno leaders who supposedly objected to Putrajaya allocating funds for Perikatan Nasional-led states.This followed the premier’s remarks during the PKR national congress in Malacca yesterday, where he claimed Umno disagreed with his decision to channel financial assistance to Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Putra president Ibrahim Ali has given PAS-led Perikatan Nasional a tongue-lashing, accusing the opposition coalition of “slaughtering an old friend to court an old divorcee” and behaving hypocritically.He also pointed out that the electoral destruction of DAP would not guarantee the safety of Malays and Muslims.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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  Nurul Izzah comments on resignation; Should DAP have ‘exit clause’ if it remains in govt? 14.08.2026 9m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Nurul Izzah Anwar, commenting on her decision to step down from PKR’s number two post, referred to herself as the outgoing deputy president and said she could not “please everyone”.She noted that some viewed her defeat in Permatang Pauh - long regarded as her family’s stronghold - in the 15th general election as unacceptable, while others were unhappy with her victory over incumbent Rafizi Ramli in last year’s PKR polls.“And for others, it was just unacceptable that I am leaving (the deputy presidency) in 2026," she added.Ramkarpal Singh has urged DAP to make clear to delegates at its annual congress this Sunday that they can still call for the party to leave the government if compelling reasons arise in the future.The DAP deputy secretary-general said this must be emphasised to avoid giving the impression that a vote to remain in government means the party would stay on even when doing so is detrimental to its interests.He added that, whether or not it is labelled an “exit clause”, such an option would be in the party’s best interests.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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  Wong Chen joins Bersama; Rosmah gets conditional stay over RM67m payout to jeweller 12.08.2026 9m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Former Subang MP Wong Chen has officially joined Bersama today after 17 years as a PKR member.Speaking at a press conference at Bersama’s party headquarters in Puchong, Wong described his decision to leave PKR and vacate the Subang parliamentary seat as “heartbreaking” but necessary under the anti-party hopping provisions.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered Rosmah Mansor to credit the RM67.46 million payout to Lebanese jeweller Global Royalty Trading SAL (GRTS) into a joint stakeholder account accessible to the parties’ solicitors.Judicial commissioner Marianne Antoinette Ghani, in granting Rosmah a conditional stay of execution this morning, also ordered her to make the payment within one month from today.The judge added that GRTS, being a foreign entity with no business presence or assets in Malaysia, may itself be a special circumstance in considering Rosmah’s application.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv
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  Tabung Haji RCI debate - Anwar drubs PN over walkout; No need to waste time, says Hamzah 11.08.2026 9m

  KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who recently underwent surgery, has accused the opposition of neglecting Tabung Haji depositors by refusing to participate in a special Dewan Rakyat debate on the royal commission of inquiry report into the pilgrimage fund.This came after opposition MPs walked out of the Dewan Rakyat when their request to postpone the sitting over Anwar’s absence on health grounds was rejected.Meanwhile, in a separate story, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin questioned why they should waste time on a special sitting to discuss the RCI report if it amounts only to a ministerial briefing with no decision or vote.“It is a briefing session. If it is just a briefing, what are they asking us to debate? If there is a matter or a motion to be tabled, then we can debate it. This has to be understood," he said.Hamzah, who is the Wawasan president, also questioned why the RCI report only covered events up to 2020, saying subsequent developments were not addressed.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv