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Wong Chen seeks explanation over MyKhas block; Akmal hits back at DAP Youth 29.05.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Schools, underprivileged communities, rehabilitation centres, and government agencies are among those affected by the government’s move to suspend Subang MP Wong Chen’s access to the MyKhas portal.In a press conference today, Wong said his office has been denied access to the portal for more than a week without any official written explanation from the Prime Minister’s Department’s Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), despite several letters and official communications sent to its offices in Selangor and Putrajaya.He repeated his request for a clear explanation of the issue, adding that if the restriction is politically motivated, he wants it formally stated in writing so he can seek legal advice on whether it constitutes an abuse of administrative power.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has hit back at DAP Youth after it urged the prime minister to immediately dissolve Parliament should Johor BN proceed with plans to contest the upcoming state election independently.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Hassan paints grim picture of PKR; Rafizi denies RM8.5m Bersama takeover claim 28.05.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] PKR veteran Hassan Abdul Karim painted a grim picture of his party’s future ahead of the next general election.However, Hassan expressed optimism that PKR could weather the coming political storm and survive.“There is still time to prepare and strengthen ourselves for the 16th general election. Never surrender before death arrives,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Rafizi Ramli has denied claims that he paid RM8.5 million to acquire Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama).___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

DNAA case: Zahid heads to Federal Court, Kedah MB keeps sacked Bersatu duo 26.05.2026 11min

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has taken his legal battle over the DNAA in the Yayasan Akalbudi case to the Federal Court, seeking to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that allowed the Malaysian Bar to proceed with its legal challenge against the Attorney-General’s decision. Meanwhile in Kedah, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Nor says two Bersatu assemblypersons expelled from the party will remain in their state government posts, highlighting ongoing tensions between party discipline and state-level administration within Perikatan Nasional.___________________📌 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

Malaysia’s Political Reset? Cracks In PN, Bersama Under Spotlight 25.05.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] We look at the shifting dynamics in Malaysian politics - from escalating tensions between PAS and Bersatu within Perikatan Nasional, to growing questions surrounding the emergence of Parti Bersama Malaysia led by Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.Bersatu yesterday issued a five-point rebuttal to PAS after party president Abdul Hadi Awang publicly criticised the coalition partner — exposing increasingly open disagreements within PN over leadership, strategy and political direction.We also look at the controversy involving Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil after his TikTok account allegedly reposted a video containing claims about Bersama and Rafizi’s funding.___________________📌 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

Our patience has limits, Hadi tells Bersatu; Azam's remarks on Arm probe 'premature' - MP 22.05.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] With temperatures rising amid speculation of a general election, PAS today issued a stern warning to Bersatu, even stating that the party may review its cooperation with the latter.PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang stressed that his party has remained patient with unilateral actions that he claimed that Bersatu had taken.“We are not disappointed… we are patient, (but) patience has its limits,” he told a press conference in Rusila, Terengganu.Meanwhile, in a separate story, MACC chief commissioner Abdul Halim Aman’s recent confirmation that the probe into the Arm Holdings deal is still ongoing has reignited scrutiny over remarks previously made by his predecessor, Azam Baki.Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said Azam’s earlier assertion that the MACC would recommend charges against two individuals was premature as investigations had not yet been completed.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

19 Pandan PKR Youth members resign; Pua probe necessary or a legal overreach? - Hanipa 21.05.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Pandan PKR Youth deputy chief Haqimi Zamri has announced his resignation and exit from PKR effective immediately.He also claimed that 18 other leaders from the division’s youth wing and its permanent chairperson have also resigned, which means that the Pandan PKR Youth leadership structure has lost its quorum and is automatically dissolvedHe added that they had decided to continue standing with former Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli.In response, PKR Youth legal and public complaints bureau chief Khairul Naim Rafidi said that their resignation does not automatically trigger the wing’s dissolution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former deputy law minister Hanipa Maidin has weighed in on the ongoing police investigation into DAP veteran Tony Pua over his remarks related to the royal institution and the Rukun Negara.Hanipa questioned whether the investigation was a necessary action or a legal overreach.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Rafizi dismisses Fuziah's claim on RM10m bond; Uproar against Pua over monarchy remarks 20.05.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli has dismissed PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh’s claim that he joined Bersama before resigning from PKR, and challenged Fuziah to bring her alleged screenshot evidence to court.He said Fuziah’s claim wouldn’t withstand scrutiny, insisting that official party records would clearly show he joined Bersama only after resigning as an MP and a PKR member.Rafizi said proof of political party membership in court is determined by official records of the party concerned, adding that Bersama’s records could verify the sequence of events.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP veteran Tony Pua has faced criticism from several quarters and police reports has also been lodged against him over his remarks on the monarchy.Yetsreday, Pua had said that Malaysian monarchs are bound by the constitutional system and can’t issue binding decrees to legislate all aspects of people’s lives.This follows Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s call for state representatives to understand the Rukun Negara.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Rafizi, Nik Nazmi resign as MPs; Fuziah claims they joined Bersama before vacating seats 18.05.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad have submitted their formal letters to Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul, notifying him of their resignations as MPs for their respective constituencies in Pandan and Setiawangsa.The duo said that their resignations take effect today."The right and honourable course of action is to return the mandate to the constituents of Pandan and Setiawangsa, given that we were elected on a Pakatan Harapan ticket at the last general election," they said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh claimed to have time-stamped evidence that Rafizi and Nik Nazmi had already joined Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) on Saturday, thereby violating their 2022 election bond with PKR.She said the evidence refuted the duo's planned timeline to avoid paying PKR RM10 million in penalties each.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Uproar amid new higher education policy; MP questions PAS Selangor Youth’s rally move 15.05.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.[KiniNews] Higher Education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said that Putrajaya is not compromising the national education system with the latest policy for UEC, tahfiz students’ to enter public varsities.Zambry was responding to PAS information chief Ahmad Fadli Shaari, who accused the government of using tahfiz students to distract from UEC graduates’ entry.Separately, Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has questioned Selangor PAS Youth’s rally move which will be held in Shah Alam tomorrow. He said the youth wing is using their ‘right to assemble’ to deny Selangor assemblyperson Wong Siew Ki’s ‘right to speak’ on the pig farming issue.___________________📌 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

Rafizi questions probe after Azam’s remarks; MP urges govt to protest Low’s US pardon bid 14.05.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has questioned whether the investigation involving him could have been influenced by emotional factors.This follows former MACC chief Azam Baki’s farewell speech, in which he said he would not forgive those who had launched personal attacks against him and his family.Rafizi raised this outside the MACC headquarters this morning after arriving to submit additional evidence to the anti-graft agency in relation to the probe into the RM1.1 billion semiconductor deal with UK-based Arm Holdings.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has called on the government to send a diplomatic protest to the United States over attempts by Low Taek Jho to seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump for crimes linked to the 1MDB scandal.“In this issue, Malaysia cannot be seen to be slow and calculative. An official protest must be sent through diplomatic channels to the US," he said.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

PKR student leaders quit party; DAP MP questions govt over RON95 fuel subsidy reform 12.05.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Eight central leadership council members of PKR’s student wing, Mahasiswa Keadilan Malaysia (MKM), announced that they have quit the party, citing a loss of confidence in party president Anwar Ibrahim in his capacity as prime minister.Its chairperson, Ram Erfan Zur Nuqman, confirmed the matter during a press conference in Petaling Jaya last night.“We reject the culture of blindly defending the party while the principles of the struggle are increasingly being abandoned. Accordingly, eight members of the MKM central leadership council are announcing their resignation from the party today,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a DAP MP has reminded the government that income bracket labels do not necessarily reflect a person’s actual financial circumstances.Kepong lawmaker Lim Lip Eng stressed that any plan to remove the full fuel subsidy for those in the T20 high-income group must be supported by a sound and effective mechanism.He said the government must not make the mistake of looking only at income while ignoring real-life expenses.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Azam responds to anti-MACC protesters; PKR student leader denies Anwar no-confidence claim 11.05.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Outgoing MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has questioned motives behind the organising of protests against the anti-graft agency, dismissing such displays from “problematic” individuals seeking to serve their self-interests.Azam, whose contract is due to expire tomorrow, asserted that those who hold demonstrations outside the MACC’s headquarters, criticise the MACC or lodge police reports are plagued by “problems” of their own, whether in the form of emotional issues or legal matters.“Some have been charged in court, (but) they choose to gather in front of our office - maybe they are hoping for sympathy so that their case will be withdrawn,” he theorised during a podcast session which aired today.He said this when asked for his thoughts on those who had supposedly attempted to “destabilise” the MACC by issuing criticisms, holding protests, and filing police reports.Meanwhile, in a separate story, barely an hour after PKR’s student wing, Mahasiswa Keadilan Malaysia (MKM), issued a statement on “losing confidence” in the party under the leadership of Anwar Ibrahim, the wing’s secretary-general, Aqeef Salih, issued a denial.Afqeef claimed that the earlier media statement did not represent the wing’s official stance.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest in FT in next polls?; Harapan to hold convention on May 17 08.05.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify & Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Speculation is mounting as Nurul Izzah Anwar may contest a Federal Territories parliamentary seat in the next general election.At least three PKR sources told Malaysiakini that Nurul Izzah could move to her mother, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail’s Bandar Tun Razak constituency.Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan is holding a convention in Johor on May 17, 2026 amid growing speculation on the possibility of snap state and federal polls.The convention was announced over a joint statement by PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil, Amanah vice-president Adly Zahari, and DAP national vice-chairperson Syahredzan Johan.___________________📌 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

'Tolak umno' chant rings out at Harapan ceramah; Ruler reaffirms no pig farming in S'gor 07.05.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Hundreds of Pakatan Harapan supporters gathered in Seremban last night as coalition leaders sought to reassure the public that the state administration, together with Barisan Nasional, remained intact despite Negeri Sembilan Umno’s insistence that its 14 assemblypersons had lost confidence in Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Chants of “Tolak Umno” (“Reject Umno”) were heard at the ceramah before the arrival of Harapan leaders and again at the end of the event.During his speech, Aminuddin had also signalled the possibility of a snap state election.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has put his foot down on the issue of pig farming in Selangor, a day after it was announced that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed the government’s stand on the matter to the ruler.Sultan Sharafuddin's private secretary Munir Bani said the ruler has called on all parties to stop discussing the continuation of pig farming in the state.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

MACC recommends charges against two in Arm Holdings probe; Farhash denies claims 06.05.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Two individuals were identified for possible criminal charges over the government’s RM1.1 billion deal with semiconductor firm Arm Holdings, said MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.In a press conference today, he said it will be up to the attorney-general to decide on whether to charge them when the time comes.However, Azam declined to confirm if ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli was one of them.He added that the anti-graft agency is calling two more witnesses before wrapping up the investigation - one in Taiwan and another in Malaysia.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, has denied allegations that he was instructed to steal money and stash it in Africa.Denying claims that he has also become a Turkish citizen, the corporate figure accused those implicating him in the matter of harbouring “ulterior motives to gain political mileage.”___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

'Nothing to hide' - Rafizi back at MACC HQ; Guan Eng hits out at BN, Umno, PN, Pas 05.05.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli described his first day of questioning by the MACC regarding the government’s deal with semiconductor firm Arm Holdings as being focused on procedural matters.“It is straightforward because the investigation, at this stage, is not related to money or corruption, but concerns procedures… all of which are in government records,” he told reporters before heading into the MACC headquarters this morning for a second day of questioning.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has branded Umno and BN as “untrustworthy partners” in the unity government and urged the rakyat to reject them in the next election.The Bagan MP cited Negeri Sembilan BN’s recent attempt to topple Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun as proof that Pakatan Harapan cannot rely on its friendship.Lim said this in response to criticism of the Rain Rave Water Festival 2026, including from BN, UMNO, PN and PAS.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Arm Holdings probe - MACC questions Rafizi; PM acknowledges cost-of-living pressures 04.05.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] MACC is grilling former economy minister Rafizi Ramli today over the probe into the government's RM1.1 billion deal with semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.Rafizi arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at around 9.30am and was greeted by several of his supporters.Previously, Rafizi had said that he expects to be charged, but that it would be an interesting trial as multiple ministers, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, will have to testify.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Anwar said the government acknowledges cost-of-living pressures but said responses must be targeted and measured.He explained that this is because not all issues can be fully resolved due to the country’s financial constraints, especially amid an uncertain global environment.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Loke says Zahid rejects N Sembilan coup, Umno reps refuse to back MB 30.04.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi opposes any attempt to form a “tebuk atap” (backdoor) state government in Negeri Sembilan.Loke claimed Zahid raised the matter during yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, following reports that 14 BN assemblymen had withdrawn support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Meanwhile, the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan remains unresolved, despite Umno’s decision to continue supporting the Pakatan Harapan-led unity government.This is because all 14 Umno assemblymen are maintaining their stance of withdrawing support and have lost confidence in the Menteri Besar.___________________📌 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!—

Khairy reminds Harapan of ‘tebuk atap’ politics origins; Umno reps deny claims of U-turn 29.04.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Khairy Jamaluddin has reminded PKR critics who condemned Negeri Sembilan Umno’s move to declare no confidence in Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun of the 2008 attempt to topple the federal government.Khairy hit back at those accusing Umno of engaging in “backdoor” or tebuk atap politics by capitalising on a crisis to stage a coup.He suggested they revisit then opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s bid to bring down the Barisan Nasional (BN) government in 2008.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan Umno chief Jalaluddin Alias has denied claims that four of the party’s assemblypersons had made a U-turn to support Aminuddin as MB again.Speaking at a press conference in Seremban today, Jalaluddin said the claims were untrue and that there had been no change to their position.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

'After James Chai, it’s me' - Rafizi; N Sembilan Umno seeks audience with Tuanku Muhriz 28.04.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli advised the anti-graft agency to email him if they are interested in recording his statement for their probe involving an RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.The Pandan MP said that it is the preferred method of contacting him since he does not use WhatsApp or answer calls from unknown numbers.“Don’t worry, I have never run away. I have been detained by authorities dozens of times since 2010, and not once have I fled,” he added.Rafizi said this after his ex-aide, James Chai, presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today to facilitate the graft buster’s investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan BN, led by Umno, has requested an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir regarding the latest developments following their withdrawal of support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Its chairperson, Jalaluddin Alias, said they are prepared to become the opposition if Pakatan Harapan continues to lead the state.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv