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Bersatu to move on - Muhyiddin hits back at Samsuri; DAP not quitting Harapan, says Loke 17.07.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] After months of escalating tensions with ally PAS, Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin today hinted that his party could be on its way out of Perikatan Nasional (PN).Despite wishing PN "all the best", Muhyiddin criticised coalition chairperson Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar for unilaterally entering into an electoral pact with BN while sidelining Bersatu from seat negotiations."Just because PN under PAS leadership seeks to form an alliance with Umno - a party that still has ties with Pakatan Harapan, including DAP - PAS has severed ties with Bersatu, sidelining the Malay party that I lead," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party will not leave Pakatan Harapan and will remain with the coalition until the end of the unity government's term.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Loke vows to fight against those who withdrew support; Akmal responds to calls to quit 15.07.2026 8min

[KiniNews] DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has labelled the Negeri Sembilan Umno leadership as traitors and rebels against the constitutional monarchy system in the state.Although he did not explicitly name the party or individuals, he claimed the Negeri Sembilan coalition government leadership should have come together to weather a crisis.However, he said some quarters chose to stab them in the back and attempted to topple the state government led by PKR’s Aminuddin Harun.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has made a constitutional argument as to why he is still a Malacca state executive councillor despite having pledged to resign.Akmal said that he tendered his resignation on Jan 19 and sent letters to Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh and Governor Ali Rustam.“But it (resignation) was not assented to by the governor. In Malacca’s constitution, if it’s not assented to by the governor, what can you do?” he said._________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

DAP quits Malacca govt, asks Akmal about his pledge; People's prayers answered - Akmal 14.07.2026 10min

[KiniNews] DAP’s four Malacca assemblypersons have announced their resignations from the state government, honouring their pledge to step down if the state constitution was amended to allow for appointed assembly members.Earlier, the Malacca State Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 was passed in the legislature by a show of hands, with 23 assembly members voting in favour and five against.Malacca DAP chief and Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong said party will resign from all government positions it holds, including one state exco, two deputy excos, one deputy speaker, as well as all village heads and local councillors appointed under the state administration.Khoo also took a swipe at Merlimau Umno assemblyperson Dr Akmal Saleh, asking when the Umno Youth chief would fulfil his long-ago promise to quit the state government.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Akmal has celebrated DAP’s decision to leave the Malacca government, saying the people’s prayers had been answered._______* TikTok's child safety promise vs realityRead the full story: https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/tiktok/en/

Zahid says no to Umno-PAS pact in N9, Syed Saddiq remains a free man 13.07.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied that the party has reached any deal with PAS ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election. He said discussions between the two parties were only informal, with no seat negotiations finalised despite PAS President Abdul Hadi Awang claiming talks were progressing. Zahid also warned that PAS could change its stance, based on what he described as past experiences with the party. Meanwhile, the Federal Court has upheld Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s acquittal over criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering charges involving Bersatu Youth funds. In a 2-1 decision, the bench dismissed the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ appeal, finding no error in the Court of Appeal’s decision to clear him last 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

Helmetless riders, including Harapan members, to be fined - Loke; Two-thirds win for BN? 10.07.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department (RTD) to issue summonses against politicians and election workers who rode motorcycles without helmets during a recent convoy.The order came after mounting online criticism against him following a viral video clip showing a Pakatan Harapan leader and supporters riding helmetless during a campaign activity in Johor.Meanwhile, in a separate story, research firm Ilham Centre has projected BN to secure a two-thirds majority in tomorrow's Johor election, citing the coalition's strong machinery, stable Malay support, and the popularity of caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi.Of the 56 state seats, the firm projected BN to lead in 39, Pakatan Harapan in nine, while the remaining eight - Tenang, Tangkak, Maharani, Layang-Layang, Puteri Wangsa, Johor Jaya, Kota Iskandar and Bukit Batu - are too close to call.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Rosmah demands action against Nga, PAS to back Umno for Johor MB 09.07.2026 11min

[KiniNews] Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak has criticised Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming over an AI-generated graphic featuring her image, calling it “cheap propaganda” and an attempt to mislead voters.The graphic, shared on Nga’s official X account, appeared to show Rosmah urging Johor voters to return home and vote ahead of polling day. Meanwhile, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has backed Umno to lead Johor, saying the party is prepared to contribute its seats to help Umno secure the menteri besar post. _________________Read Malaysiakini’s full investigation of child sexual abuse materials https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/telegram/en/https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/ms/

Govt can't disclose Azam's shareholdings records; DAP accused of double standards 08.07.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said any list of former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s shares cannot be publicly disclosed.She told Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung that the data is part of investigation documents, while personal information and asset declarations are protected by law.“However, the government assures that all relevant aspects, including share ownership and compliance with the regulations in force, have been examined in the investigation and appropriate action has been taken based on the findings of the committee,” she said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Parti Bersama Malaysia’s Johor Jaya seat candidate Lau Yi Leong accused his DAP rival Lee Wern Yiing and the party of hypocrisy, alleging they took a selective stance on the use of government resources during the state polls.Lau was referring to a recent joint press conference by Lee and DAP’s Perling candidate Alan Tee, where the duo alleged that caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi had misused an Inland Revenue Board (IRB) hall for campaign activities.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Elections can't free anyone, says Azalina; Shamsul's campaign video draws backlash 07.07.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said has stressed that elections cannot be used to secure the release of anyone serving a prison sentence.The Umno information chief was referring to former premier Najib Abdul Razak, who is imprisoned over 1MDB-related convictions.She said the power to grant a pardon rests solely with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.Meanwhile, in a separate story, PKR leader Shamsul Iskandar Akin is facing backlash over a campaign video posted for the Johor state polls.The video drew on the format of a ‘talkin’, which is a recitation reminding the recently deceased upon their burial to remember their faith.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Malay rights threatened by corrupt Malays, PM's aide tells KJ; BN projected to win Johor? 06.07.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] The political secretary to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticised Khairy Jamaluddin for alleging that caretaker Negeri Sembilan menteri besar Aminuddin Harun had failed to safeguard the interests of the Malay-Muslim community in the state.Kamil Abdul Munim reminded Khairy that voting for Umno is not a guarantee that Malay rights will remain secure, adding that such rights are instead guaranteed by the Federal Constitution and the Malay rulers.He also asked Khairy to specify which Malay rights had been eroded or undermined under Aminuddin’s leadership, instead saying that such rights are typically threatened by “corrupt Malays."Meanwhile, in a separate story, BN is projected to retain its position as the ruling Johor government, with DAP potentially becoming the largest party in the opposition following the July 11 state election, according to political analyst Ibrahim Suffian.Ibrahim, a programmes director at the Merdeka Center, opined that based on observations thus far, BN could keep between 40 and 42 seats in the election, with Pakatan Harapan component members Amanah and PKR possibly bagging one and two seats, respectively.Read Malaysiakini's full investigation on how Malaysia's child sexual abuse materials industry operates and how to identify it, report it and stop the harm from spreading: https://newslab.malaysiakini.com/ai-child-harm/telegram/en/ ___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Azam's tenure as NFCC adviser expires in 2027; Ex-DAP MP projects defeat for Harapan 03.07.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] The National Financial Crime Prevention Centre (NFCC) today clarified that former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki was present at the centre's advisory board meeting on June 30 as he remains a legitimate member.NFCC director-general Shamsun Baharin Jamil said Azam was appointed as an NFCC advisory board member by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Sept 20, 2024, for a period of three years."The appointment was made in his individual capacity with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Therefore, his membership in the NFCC advisory board is not tied to his position as MACC chief commissioner and remains valid until the expiry of his appointment term, unless it is terminated earlier by the Agong," he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a study by former DAP lawmaker Ong Kian Ming predicts a bleak outcome for Pakatan Harapan in the Johor state election, projecting that the coalition could face an almost complete wipeout at the hands of BN.The former Bangi MP said he did an early projection of three likely scenarios for the state polls, all of which conclude that BN will maintain control of the state albeit with different degrees of success.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Who's Shaping Your Feed? | Inside Southeast Asia's Information War | Explain Sikit EP29 03.07.2026 42min

Who shapes what you see online? Is foreign information manipulation only about bots and fake news - or is the reality far more complex?In this episode of Explain Sikit, we bring together three investigative journalists from across Southeast Asia to explore how foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) is evolving in the region. From media narratives and geopolitical influence to cyberattacks, AI and cross-border information operations, we examine how today's information environment is changing and what journalists and the public should be paying attention to.🎙️ Featuring:Danny Wong (Reform MY Media, Malaysia) https://theinterview.asia/feature/189277/John Hurt (PressOne.PH, Philippines) https://pressone.ph/how-a-campaign-of-half-truths-against-usaid-went-global-and-reached-asia/Rina Nurjanah (Tirto.id, Indonesia)https://tirto.id/menunggangi-reputasi-negara-iklan-judol-di-situs-pemerintahan-hwKmProducer: Azreen Madzlan#ExplainSikit #FIMI #Misinformation #Disinformation #InformationWarfare #InvestigativeJournalism #CyberSecurity #Malaysia #Indonesia #Philippines

Hamzah questions Azam's appointment as NFCC adviser; Trump to pardon Low on US' birthday? 02.07.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has questioned the government’s justification for appointing former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Centre (NFCC).Hamzah, who is also the Larut MP, argued that the appointment was questionable when issues involving Azam remain under scrutiny.“On behalf of the media, I am asking the government what the justification is for appointing Azam as an NFCC adviser when he himself is being investigated regarding several issues,” he said at a press conference in Parliament today.Meanwhile, in a separate story, fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, could be among the 250 individuals slated to receive a pardon from United States President Donald Trump in conjunction with the nation’s 250th Independence Day on July 4th.According to The Atlantic, the White House is discussing a possible announcement of presidential pardons as a centrepiece of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations over the July 4 weekend, according to 14 people familiar with the conversations. The idea has been described as ‘250 pardons for 250 years’.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Five PKR MPs seek disclosure of Azam probe findings; Marina explains exit from politics 01.07.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Five PKR MPs have urged the government to disclose all findings from investigations into former MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings.Subang MP Wong Chen said that two investigations have taken place on the issue, but none of the findings has been made public.He argued that this should be remedied either through full public disclosure or, at the very least, scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former DAP Skudai assemblyperson Marina Ibrahim has revealed that a party leader's position on former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's pardon was the "last straw" that shattered her faith in politics and prompted her to retire from the political arena.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Syed Saddiq respects court's decision; Bersama unveils 'service pledge' for Johor polls 30.06.2026 10min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman would have to wait for about two more weeks to learn of his fate over his criminal breach of trust, money laundering and funds misappropriation charges as the Federal Court postponed today’s proceedings.Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais, who appeared on the bench alone this morning, informed the parties that one of the presiding judges, Che Ruzima Ghazali, is on medical leave.In a press conference later, Syed Saddiq mentioned that he has been fighting for justice for the last six years and therefore, he was okay waiting another two weeks to clear his name.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Parti Bersama Malaysia today unveiled a service pledge for its 15 candidates contesting the 16th Johor state election, promising to continue serving their constituencies regardless of the outcome of the polls.Bersama co-leader Rafizi Ramli, who read out the service pledge at the party’s operations centre in Stulang, said the pledges are in line with a focus to become a “functional, competent, and qualified” opposition in the 56-seat Johor state assembly.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Rafizi hails kancil candidate for raising pig issue; Syed Saddiq case: Decision tomorrow 29.06.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Parti Bersama Malaysia co-leader Rafizi Ramli has lauded his party's candidate, Boo Wei Han, for raising tough issues that actually matter to constituents.This is after Boo, in his speech, went on a brief tangent about backlash against pig farming.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will learn his fate tomorrow on whether he will remain free or be ordered to serve a prison sentence tomorrow.This is over his case involving criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering charges linked to Armada funds.A three-judge panel of the Federal Court is scheduled to deliver its decision on the prosecution’s final appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal at 9am.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

PAS won't help campaign for Bersatu in Johor; It's about the selection process - Puad 26.06.2026 10min

[KiniNews] PAS insists that the party’s machinery will not be mobilised to help Bersatu campaign in the 16th Johor election.Its president Abdul Hadi Awang said the two parties will use separate machinery and different campaign strategies, even though they will use the Perikatan Nasional logo for the election on July 11.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has rebutted party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki’s claim that he quit the party because his son was not selected as a candidate in the Johor state election.Instead, Puad said his departure was driven by dissatisfaction with Umno Johor’s candidate selection process, which he alleged was influenced by “certain parties” and tainted by cronyism.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Puad Zarkashi quits Umno, Onn Hafiz denies claims; Asyraf hits back at Puad 25.06.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi has quit the party over alleged royal interference in party matters, including alleged interference with the upcoming Johor polls.In response, Onn denied Puad's claims that the palace had instructed him to dissolve the legislature.He said that what he had informed Puad was that the legislature was dissolved after getting royal assent, in line with proper constitutional procedures.Meanwhile, Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has claimed that Puad's decision to leave the party stemmed from dissatisfaction over his son not being selected as a candidate for the Rengit state seat.According to Asyraf, Puad had previously written to him on the matter and threatened to quit the party.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

PN concludes negotiations on overlapping claims in Johor; Puad speaks on Johor Umno 24.06.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Perikatan Nasional has concluded its negotiations to resolve overlapping seat claims in the Johor state election, with Bersatu contesting the majority of them.All original component parties of Perikatan Nasional - PAS, Bersatu, Gerakan, and MIPP - have been allocated seats to contest, in addition to their new ally Pejuang, despite not being involved in the negotiations.Pejuang will contest in Gambir, held by BN lawmaker Sahrihan Jani.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Umno Supreme Council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi has stated that something is wrong within Johor Umno over the selection of candidates for the upcoming state electionThis came just hours ahead of Barisan Nasional’s candidate announcement for the polls.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Hamzah's party joins PN, no discussions on Bersatu; Conference of Rulers postponed 23.06.2026 9min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Bersatu’s position within Perikatan Nasional remains secure for now, with the coalition’s supreme council meeting last night making no mention of the matter.“We didn’t discuss it,” PN chairperson Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar told a press conference at the PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur when asked about Bersatu’s standing in the coalition.Samsuri also announced that the meeting had approved the applications of Parti Cinta Malaysia and Pejuang to join PN as component parties.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Conference of Rulers scheduled for June 23 to 25 has been postponed, according to reports.The Straits Times of Singapore claimed that the postponement was due to the dispute over the throne in Negeri Sembilan.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

Bersatu won't die, says Muhyiddin; Hamzah returns as opposition leader 22.06.2026 8min

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Bersatu has signalled that it is prepared to be forced out of Perikatan Nasional at the coalition’s meeting tonight.Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said the party’s commitment to the coalition is unquestionable, but noted that there has been talk that some want to remove Bersatu from the coalition.With a possible axing in mind, Muhyiddin already has a backup plan in place for the Johor polls this Saturday.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has confirmed that Hamzah Zainudin resumed his role as Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat from 18th June.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv