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

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

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

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 [https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv]

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

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

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

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