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#KiniNews: Najib can’t afford RM50m fine, 'Too much speculation', Rais Yatim claims trial 25.09.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Najib Razak’s lawyer Mohamed Shafee Abdullah says the former prime minister does not have enough personal funds to pay the RM50 million fine required under the conditions of his conditional pardon. Shafee also dismissed the growing speculation over how Najib’s house arrest should be implemented, saying house arrest is not an unusual arrangement Meanwhile, former Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim has claimed trial to a sedition charge over remarks he allegedly made in support of Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan. ___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

#KiniNews: N Sembilan MB says exco members barred from entering offices; PN receives notice from ROS 24.09.2026 7min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] The Negeri Sembilan power struggle has taken another dramatic turn, with Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim saying that members of the state executive council have been barred from entering their offices at Wisma Negeri and prevented from carrying out their official duties.Ismail said he had been informed of the directive but was unaware of who had issued it, adding that no written order had been presented to him so far.He said the situation warranted a review, warning it could have implications for the state administration and the interests of the people.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional has confirmed receiving a notice from the Registrar of Societies (ROS) warning the coalition of imminent deregistration, which it said was issued in bad faith (mala fide) to apply political pressure.In light of this, the coalition has issued a gag order preventing anyone from saying anything on PN's behalf other than chairperson Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar and secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

#KiniNews: Anwar defends Loke, DAP; MB, exco meeting with Tunku Nadzaruddin cancelled 23.09.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke to hear his explanation for the planned resignation from the cabinet, and would ask him to rescind the decision.Anwar acknowledged that DAP’s longstanding stance against corruption has made it difficult to deal with the Pardons Board’s decision to conditionally allow former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to be held under house arrest.However, he said Loke and DAP had done nothing wrong, and should not bow to pressure from those who merely want to see the unity government become unstable.Meanwhile, in a separate story, an audience between Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim and his cabinet, with Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar this morning was cancelled.The audience with Tunku Nadzaruddin was supposed to take place at the Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery in Seremban at 9am.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

#KiniNews: Groups seek release of minutes on Najib’s house arrest; Malacca assembly to be dissolved 22.09.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Thirty-seven organisations and 385 individuals are calling for the minutes of the Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting that paved the way for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest to be made public.They are calling for the full meeting minutes, including the recorded justifications behind the board’s decision, to be released.They said this was necessary to uphold the integrity of Malaysia’s justice system and fulfil its obligation to the public.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has announced the dissolution of the state assembly effective tomorrow, paving the way for the state’s 16th election.Speaking during a press conference at Kompleks Seri Negeri in Malacca, Rauf, who is the state Umno liaison chairperson, stressed that the caretaker government will continue to prioritise resident welfare.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

#KiniNews: Umno hopes courts will release Najib's frozen assets; DAP CEC decision is final - Yeoh 21.09.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Umno is hoping that the court would consider unfreezing former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s assets to settle the RM50 million fine.Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki told reporterst that the party hopes the court will take this matter into consideration.Yesterday, lawyer Shafee Abdullah said that a “significant part” of Najib’s assets, bank accounts, and properties remained subject to freezing orders and government enforcement proceedings, which means he did not have sole control over their disposal.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Hannah Yeoh, who sits on the Federal Territories Pardons Board, has referred to the DAP central executive committee’s (CEC) decision when asked whether she felt pressured to resign as a minister following the decision to allow Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.The DAP deputy secretary-general said the CEC’s decision to accept secretary-general Anthony Loke’s offer to resign as transport minister was final and must be respected.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

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

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

#KiniNews: DAP fires back at Zahid!, Jamil Khir claims trial over RM860m Tabung Haji funds 15.09.2026 10min

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

Azeez charged over RM193.5m deal, N9 MB admits signing royal ouster document 09.09.2026 10min

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

Anwar highlights cabinet consensus; Cops probing Hadi's US conspiracy remarks 08.09.2026 8min

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

No rift between Harapan and Umno in cabinet- PKR veep; All is well with Anwar, says Zahid 07.09.2026 9min

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

Early GE16? Anwar responds; Guan Eng calls for action against Zahid for overspending 04.09.2026 8min

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

Rayer urges AG to revisit Zahid's case; Asyraf says will only resign if Zahid asks 03.09.2026 10min

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

Jamil Khir remanded five days to assist TH RCI probe; Release Azam probe report - Rafizi 02.09.2026 11min

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

Saravanan rejects 'wild accusations'; Anwar to refer letter to authorities 28.08.2026 8min

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Hadi gives up PN’s Malacca advantage?, Ex-TH CEO remanded seven days 21.08.2026 9min

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

One China policy is not new, says Anwar; Rocky’s owner, volunteer plead not guilty 20.08.2026 9min

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

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

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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