KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has yet to receive a report from the MCMC on its investigation into Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s claim that Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin had defended fuel subsidies for foreigners.“I have not received (the report from MCMC),” Fahmi said briefly when Malaysiakini asked him for an update on the case during a press conference in Putrajaya earlier today.It has been nearly a month since MCMC announced its probe into the matter.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Umno Veterans Club said BN's push for the postponement of the controversial Urban Renewal Bill is proof that it is not a puppet for DAP.Club secretary Mustapha Yaakub said it clearly shows that BN and Umno representatives are not being controlled by DAP, and they are not afraid to speak up.___________________📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] The government has decided to postpone debates on the controversial Urban Renewal Bill to the next Dewan Rakyat meeting in October.This followed heavy pushback against the proposal, which has been criticised by many quarters, including both government and opposition MPs.Meanwhile, in a separate story, opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Dewan Rakyat today after failing to stall the Government Procurement Bill 2025, which passed its second reading by bloc vote.The walkout followed heated arguments from Perikatan Nasional lawmakers, who expressed dissatisfaction with the bill not going through the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Finance and Economy.The Dewan Rakyat later passed the bill after it went through debates at the committee stage and a third reading.___________________📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Two BN lawmakers have called for the Urban Renewal Bill to be rejected completely.Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh made an impassioned plea to BN MPs in Parliament to reject the bill, saying it is unfair to homeowners in its present form.Ayer Hitam MP Wee Ka Siong also rejected the bill, saying that amendments to the bill are necessary to address the public’s concerns.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Muda has lodged a police report against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki over allegations that Sabah corruption whistleblower Albert Tei was previously threatened by MACC officers to keep quiet and not expose the matter.Its acting president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz said she filed the report after observing that the agency tasked with combating corruption, particularly Azam, had failed to act on the matter.___________________📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Opposition MPs will go all out to oppose the Urban Renewal Bill (URA) 2025 that is set to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow, said Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.Takiyuddin said PN opposes the bill and reiterated calls for it to be withdrawn.Earlier today, several groups including the Federal Territories residents’ associations had gathered outside Parliament to submit memorandums objecting to the URA.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli has commented on the prosecution agreeing to drop their corruption case against Bersatu leader Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad after he agreed to pay a RM4.1 million compound, which ultimately resulted in his acquittal.Rafizi said this appeared to show a trend of bias against the poor in the justice system.___________________📌 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 is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has received a letter of demand from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak.However, the PKR lawmaker stated that he will not back down and is prepared to defend himself in court.“In my view, if Farhash takes me to court, it will become a matter of public interest, which would allow my counsel to ask questions that have been brought up by many quarters earlier,” he said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker said that DAP has become the party it once despised - MCA - under Anthony Loke’s leadership.This came after the DAP secretary-general declared that his party could function without the support of MCA in the coalition government.___________________📌 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] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Bukit Mertajam today to a charge of making statements likely to cause fear or alarm to the public.

According to the charge, the accused allegedly made a statement via a social media post at 3pm on Aug 11 that could have caused public fear and alarm.

While addressing a crowd of supporters who had gathered outside the court, Akmal said that he was not afraid to face the charges and would continue to fight to uphold the dignity of the Jalur Gemilang.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP Youth has described the Pontian Municipal Council’s (MPPn) 30-day closure order of a dental clinic that had hung an upside-down flag in Pontian as excessive and disproportionate.

The wing’s national executive council stressed that whilst all businesses must avoid such mistakes and uphold their civic duties, authorities should not be overzealous in enforcing penalties.

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[KiniNews] Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Bukit Mertajam today to a charge of making statements likely to cause fear or alarm to the public.

According to the charge, the accused allegedly made a statement via a social media post at 3pm on Aug 11 that could have caused public fear and alarm.

While addressing a crowd of supporters who had gathered outside the court, Akmal said that he was not afraid to face the charges and would continue to fight to uphold the dignity of the Jalur Gemilang.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, DAP Youth has described the Pontian Municipal Council’s (MPPn) 30-day closure order of a dental clinic that had hung an upside-down flag in Pontian as excessive and disproportionate.

The wing’s national executive council stressed that whilst all businesses must avoid such mistakes and uphold their civic duties, authorities should not be overzealous in enforcing penalties.

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[KiniNews] Lawyers for Liberty co-founder Latheefa Koya has expressed dismay over the Pontian Municipal Council’s move to shutter a private dental clinic for 30 days after it was found flying the Jalur Gemilang upside down.

The former MACC chief commissioner slammed the Johor local authority’s move as “arbitrary and high-handed”, cautioning that this could lead to the public developing negative connotations of the national flag.

“It’s ridiculous to close the premises because of the flag error; the error is unconnected and incommensurate with the closure punishment,” she said.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Perikatan Nasional’s move to team up with 12 other parties has reignited debate over whether such alliances can deliver meaningful reform, or, in the words of Rafizi Ramli, who drew from experience, end up becoming a “business as usual” government.

The Pandan lawmaker also pointed out that behind their current unity, there is little ideological similarity binding their struggle.

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