Friday, February 27, 2026

Any party found involved will be held accountable, AGC says of alleged plot to oust govt




Any party found involved will be held accountable, AGC says of alleged plot to oust govt



The Attorney General’s Chambers pledged to act impartially and objectively should there by any need to prosecute anyone attempting to topple the current government. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Friday, 27 Feb 2026 6:51 PM MYT


PUTRAJAYA, Ferb 27 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has affirmed it is taking allegations of an attempt to overthrow the government and disrupt national stability seriously.

It was responding to the police announcement earlier today.


“Any party found to be involved shall be held accountable under the law regardless of position or background,” it said in a press statement this evening.

The AGC emphasised that it will provide full legal guidance and prosecution support to investigators.


“Any decision regarding prosecution will be made independently and objectively, based on facts, evidence, and legal considerations,” it added.


The statement follows heightened political concerns in recent weeks over alleged threats to government stability and social order, which have drawn national attention.

Authorities have previously urged the public to remain calm and to allow law enforcement to carry out investigations without speculation or interference.


The Mermaid That Threatened Kelantan





OPINION | The Mermaid That Threatened Kelantan


27 Feb 2026 • 2:00 PM MYT



Fa Abdul
FA ABDUL is a former columnist of Malaysiakini & Free Malaysia Today (FMT)


Photo credit: Focus Malaysia



A man wore a mermaid costume to sell drinks at a Ramadan bazaar.


There he was. Fully alive. Fully committed. Twirling, dancing and shimmering like his sales target depended on it - which, frankly, it probably did.


And for some reason, his marketing gimmick offended some snowflakes.


Soon enough, an investigation was opened by the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department. Because apparently, nothing says moral emergency quite like a man in a seashell bra during Ramadan.


Now, I watched the video.


And I laughed.


Not in outrage. Not in horror. Just… laughed. It was absurd. It was tacky. It was the kind of harmless, low-budget creativity that makes bazaars interesting.


So I’m genuinely curious. Who, exactly, was harmed?


Did someone’s fasting break because a tail swished past?


Did faith crumble at the sight of his colourful mermaid seashell bra?


Did centuries of religious tradition collapse under the weight of polyester mermaid costume?


Honestly, if a man in costume can threaten your entire religion, perhaps the religion is not under attack. Perhaps it just needs more calcium.



Religion vs Satire


We often speak about protecting religion. But protection from what? From satire? From silliness? From a street vendor trying to make ends meet?


Faith, if it is real, should be resilient. It should withstand questions, laughter, even the occasional seafood-themed marketing stunt.


Instead, we behave as though religion is so fragile - one twirl away from shattering.


And that’s the irony. The more we panic, the smaller we make our own faith look.


Ramadan bazaars are full of gimmicks. Mascots. Inflatable characters. Viral marketing stunts. Nobody files reports when a giant cup of bubble tea waves at customers. But add a bikini top to a fish tail and suddenly Islam is on life support.


If anything, the mermaid-man demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit. In this economy, that deserves applause.


Frankly, some of us are not offended. Some of us are entertained. And some of us are quietly wondering whether we have become so allergic to harmless joy that we now see moral decay in every bloody thing that is out of the ordinary.


Come on lah, Malaysia. Not everything needs to become a moral battleground.


Sometimes a dance is just part of a gimmick. Sometimes a bra is just part of a costume. Sometimes a costume is just part of a marketing strategy.


Let people be colourful. Let people be silly. Let people laugh. Let harmless nonsense remain harmless nonsense. And let people hustle in creative ways without assuming the heavens are filing a complaint.


If we police every moment of lightness, we will eventually succeed - and wake up in a country so serious, so tense, so terrified of itself that even smiling will require a permit.


Surely we are better than that.


In Gaza, Trump’s Board of Peace met with deep scepticism, little hope





In Gaza, Trump’s Board of Peace met with deep scepticism, little hope


In war-ravaged Gaza, residents question whether Trump’s Board of Peace will deliver real safety, rebuilding, or become merely another unfulfilled promise


A child in one of the makeshift displacement camps in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza Strip [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]



By Maram Humaid
Published On 20 Feb 2026



Deir el-Balah – As United States President Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his Board of Peace (BoP) in Washington, DC, on Thursday, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip were not debating diplomatic language or political frameworks.

On the streets and in tents across central and southern Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are struggling to survive, one simple question dominated: Will anything actually change in the harsh reality on the ground?


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“I’ve heard about money being collected for Gaza, but we see nothing. This has happened many times, but nothing ever changes,” said 43-year-old Amal Joudeh, who lives in a tent in Deir el-Balah.

“I am one of the people whose house is gone. I still have no home. My husband is injured, and my children are injured. We want any support or reconstruction … any solution,” said the mother of eight, who had been displaced from the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya.

Addressing the meeting in Washington, DC, Trump announced that nine member nations have pledged $7bn to a reconstruction fund for the Gaza Strip, with five countries agreeing to deploy troops to an International Stabilisation Force for the Palestinian territory.

** Shailoks won't pay; also probably exempt by wankees

He said the US will also make a contribution of $10bn to the BoP, although he didn’t specify what the money will be used for.

The pledges, however, remain far below United Nations estimates of up to $70bn needed for rebuilding the Palestinian territory, destroyed by nonstop Israeli bombardment during more than two years of a genocidal war.


Awad al-Ghoul, displaced from Rafah in southern Gaza a year and a half ago to the az-Zawayda area in the Gaza Strip, sees the “Board of Peace” as nothing more than a “club of major powers” [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]


Very little has changed since the “ceasefire” agreement brokered by Trump went into effect in October last year.

Most Palestinians are still struggling to feed their families, while health, education and sanitary services are almost nonexistent.

Gaza’s Ministry of Health has said that more than 600 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire since the truce, which Palestinians had hoped would end more than two years of genocidal war that has killed more than 72,000 people, according to official statistics.

“Israel kills, bombs, violates the ceasefire agreement daily and expands the buffer zone without anyone stopping it,” said Awad al-Ghoul, a 70-year-old Palestinian displaced from Tal as-Sultan in Rafah and who now lives in a tent in the town of az-Zawayda.

“If a peace board of this size cannot force Israel to stop its attacks in a small place like Gaza, how will it fix conflicts across the world?” al-Ghoul says, referring to Trump’s stated intention that the board would not be limited to Gaza but would extend to intervening in resolving other international disputes.


Funds allocated: Genuine support or rhetoric?

Many people in Gaza who had pinned their hopes on international donor conferences in the past without any tangible results were sceptical about the figures.

Al-Ghoul said he does not believe these sums will entirely go to Gaza.

“A small part will go to Gaza, and the rest will be administrative expenses and luxurious salaries for top officials and presidents. A small portion will come to Gaza so they can say they supported Gaza and justify the continuation of their luxury club called the Board of Peace .”

“So this project is a failure from the start and unclear in vision, like the failure of the aid distribution foundation established by America a year ago, which became death traps for thousands.”


Jamal Abu Mukhda from Deir el-Balah believes that the Board of Peace and its decisions are merely lies for media consumption [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]


Jamal Abu Makhdeh agrees.

“They won’t do anything for Gaza. It’s all lies,” the 66-year-old man says. “Anything Israel agrees to certainly won’t be in our interest,” he tells Al Jazeera in Deir el-Balah.

“Trump, together with Israel, wants to use the Board of Peace to impose their decisions on the world by force. This is about power, control, and domination, without regard for weaker nations like us,” he added.

Over the past two years, reconstruction plans have been discussed after every ceasefire deal in Gaza. However, Israeli restrictions on the entry of construction materials have hindered the full implementation of those pledges.

“Even if the board decides to rebuild Gaza, this is unlikely and won’t happen. We’ve heard this many times and nothing happened,” he adds.

“How can we trust a peace board in which Israel is a member? It is the one that killed us, destroyed us, and committed genocide.”

While Abu Makhdeh insists he is not optimistic about the board’s decisions, he also expresses concern about Trump and Israel’s insistence on disarming Hamas. Under the truce accord, Hamas is required to hand over its weapons.

“Their main goal is to disarm Hamas so that we drown in internal and civil disputes,” he adds.

He said he sees talk of peace as deceptive, pointing to ongoing violations in the occupied West Bank, including the destruction of Palestinian houses and property, settlement expansion, and restrictions on normal life, alongside the deepening tragedy in Gaza.

“There is no optimism in American decisions. This is just media talk.”

Al-Ghoul expressed cautious optimism over the idea of sending an international peacekeeping force to Gaza.

“Personally, I hope this force is sent, but it must act as a deterrent to Israel’s continued attacks, like UNIFIL in Lebanon. I don’t imagine Israel would attack a force imposed by a Board of Peace managed by Trump,” he says.


Amal Jouda, displaced from Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza to Deir el-Balah two years ago, says all she asks for is a dignified life for herself and her children, no matter which party delivers it [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]


Reconstruction: The biggest absence in the speech

Despite talk of “stability” and “peace”, the board’s announcement did not include any concrete decision on reconstruction in Gaza or its infrastructure destroyed over two years of war.

For al-Ghoul, reconstruction is not the priority if Israel continues to violate the truce.

“Reconstruction has no value if Israel’s hand continues destroying and killing. What’s the point of rebuilding while Israel destroys?”

Jouda, however, said she hopes to see an improvement in life for herself and for her children, “like it used to be”, including for schools to reopen, children returning to classrooms after a long interruption, and to move out of the tent into a sturdy home.


Children play beside the rubble and destroyed buildings in the Deir el-Balah area of central Gaza [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera]


Far from international boards, people’s demands in Gaza are summarised in short phrases: safety , peace, and a return to their homes.

“My demand is to return to my neighbourhood in Rafah, which has been occupied for a year and a half … even if in a tent,” says al-Ghoul.

“What matters is that the army withdraws and we return to our places.”

Abu Makhdeh summarises his demands as wanting these assembled nations to achieve justice for Gaza, even once.

“We are exhausted. They must show mercy. We demand what is good for our people, to live in peace and be granted a simple life with our basic right to safety.”


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BOP was doomed to abysmal failure the very moment Israel clambered on board (with invitation and consent of the wankees), because that's PRECISELY the very aim of those genocidal land-grabbing evil shailoks.



After PM flags 'small group' sowing discord, Charles reveals real problem










After PM flags 'small group' sowing discord, Charles reveals real problem


RK Anand
Published: Feb 27, 2026 12:31 PM
Updated: 3:31 PM




For Charles Santiago, the case of a student stepping on the Quran is both inexcusable and indefensible.

Yet, the former DAP lawmaker said it would be remiss of him not to highlight what appears to be a selective application of the law in matters involving race and religion.

According to Charles, this is where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s advice to ignore the “small group” stirring trouble becomes hard to accept, because within that group, some seem to be above the law.

Calling it a “glaring example”, he pointed to Muslim preacher Zamri Vinoth, who likened kavadi bearers during the Hindu Thaipusam festival to drunken individuals and was not prosecuted despite hundreds of police reports filed against him.

Charles argued that Anwar’s discomfort with the tone of social media discourse misses the central point: the anger online is not manufactured; it is policy-driven.


Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim


“When citizens repeatedly file police reports against Zamri for inflammatory remarks touching on religion, and no visible, proportionate enforcement action follows, the issue is not merely about one individual. It is about the selective application of the law.

“If Malaysia is serious about upholding harmony, then enforcement must be consistent, not contingent on political alignment or ideological convenience. The deafening silence is not neutral. It is read as protection,” he told Malaysiakini.

Charles’s remarks came after Anwar’s speech at a Chinese New Year celebration, where the prime minister urged Malaysians to focus on the larger issues shaping the country’s future, rather than being drawn into divisive matters.

Anwar emphasised standing united against a “small group” who try to provoke racial tensions, noting that while this group often stirs conflict and anger, most citizens desire peace, economic growth, and respect for all cultures and religions.


MACC scandal

Charles also highlighted the shareholding controversy surrounding MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki and allegations that the commission’s officials are entangled in a “corporate mafia”, including possible cartel-like dynamics and opaque migrant labour recruitment pipelines.


MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki


“In a country where migrant labour governance already lacks transparency, these claims demand more than defensive statements. They require independent investigation, parliamentary scrutiny, and proactive disclosure.

“Good governance is not about surviving headlines. It is about institutional integrity,” he added.

Touching on the non-renewal of pig farming licences in Selangor, Charles said that while framed as regulatory or environmental compliance issues, in a multi-ethnic society, policies affecting minority economic sectors carry communal resonance.

“If decisions disproportionately impact communities already sensitive to cultural marginalisation, then policy justification must be exceptionally clear, consultative, and transparent. Otherwise, it feeds perception, and perception is politically combustible. More so in a multi-racial country like Malaysia,” he added.


Trust deficit

While Anwar urges Malaysians to move beyond race and religion to focus on the bigger picture, Charles noted that many flashpoints fuelling frustration are precisely about how race and religion intersect with enforcement, policy choices, and political messaging.




“Leadership is not rhetorical transcendence. It is equitable administration. Malaysia does not have a social media problem. It has a trust deficit, ironically self-inflicted by the government.

“When enforcement appears selective, when anti-corruption institutions face credibility questions, and when regulatory decisions intersect with communal sensitivities without sufficient transparency, citizens will speak. If not in Parliament, then online.

“A reformist government cannot demand maturity from the public while tolerating procedural murkiness within institutions,” he added.

Charles said if Anwar wants to restore confidence, the pathway is clear: consistent rule of law, independent oversight mechanisms, full transparency on MACC governance, and demonstrable impartiality in cases involving religious provocation, regardless of who is involved.

“Anything less will continue to erode the moral authority he once campaigned on,” he added.



'Deja vu' of 1MDB days, says Pua as cops probe alleged plot to topple govt










'Deja vu' of 1MDB days, says Pua as cops probe alleged plot to topple govt


Published: Feb 27, 2026 2:41 PM
Updated: 5:41 PM



Former DAP MP Tony Pua has drawn parallels between the police investigation into an alleged conspiracy to topple the government and his own persecution during the 1MDB era, calling on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to put a stop to what he described as "ridiculous nonsense".

Pua, whom police investigated and barred from leaving the country during the 1MDB scandal for alleged conspiracy in activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy, said the latest probe felt unsettlingly familiar.

"Sounds like deja vu. I was barred from leaving the country. Over Najib's 1MDB, great, great, great grandmother of all scandals, of course.

"Now, the police are again investigating an alleged conspiracy to topple the government, involving a purported ‘influential individual’ and an international media agency. Over the Azam Baki and MACC 'corporate mafia' scandal?” he said on Facebook.

Pua also took a direct swipe at Anwar, who built his political career on the reformasi movement.




"Our reformasi PM must stop this ridiculous nonsense," said the former political secretary to then-finance minister Lim Guan Eng.

Pua was barred from travelling to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on July 22, 2015, after then-inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar informed the Immigration Department's director-general, via a letter dated July 15, 2015, that the politician was being investigated under Section 124B of the Penal Code on an alleged activity detrimental to parliamentary democracy.

He was investigated as a witness, not a suspect.

Pua was not alone in facing such measures. Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli, who was also an ardent critic of 1MDB, and The Edge Media Group's owner Tong Kooi Ong, were similarly banned.

The group publishes The Edge Financial Daily and The Edge Weekly, both of which have covered the 1MDB controversy extensively.

[More to follow]

Police probe wife of ex-minister over alleged conspiracy to topple govt










Police probe wife of ex-minister over alleged conspiracy to topple govt


Hariz Mohd
Published: Feb 27, 2026 10:41 AM
Updated: 5:55 PM




The wife of a former cabinet minister has come under police crosshairs after a report alleging she was plotting to topple the government and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysiakini learned that she was the "influential individual" that Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail meant in his press statement earlier today, where he announced they were investigating an attempt to destabilise the country.

According to a copy of the police report sighted by Malaysiakini, the woman had allegedly held an online meeting sometime in July last year, where she discussed a purported plan to use international media outlets to mount pressure on Anwar and MACC chief Azam Baki.

The former minister's two children, two lawyers, and several representatives of an international strategic communications firm purportedly attended the meeting.

Malaysiakini is withholding the woman's name pending a response from her and her lawyers.

Based on the report, it was established that the meeting also involved two businesspersons, including one who lodged the police report, saying they disagreed with the plan and have since pulled out.

"XXX and I felt this was wrong and have elements of treason because it involves working with foreign agents to bring down the Malaysian government and the prime minister," the complainant wrote in the alleged report.

Plot to destabilise

This morning, Khalid issued a press statement saying police have launched an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to topple the government and sabotage the country's stability.


Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail


According to him, the plot involved an "influential individual" and an international media agency.

Khalid said the probe is being carried out under Section 124B of the Penal Code after police received a report over the alleged conspiracy yesterday.

"Police confirm that we have received a report on Feb 26 and are investigating the allegation about an attempt to overthrow the government and sabotage the country's stability involving an influential local figure with an international media agency.

"The Criminal Investigation Department's Classified Investigations Unit is investigating," he said.

Malaysiakini has contacted Khalid and the federal police communications arm to seek further information.

Section 124B of the Penal Code criminalises activities deemed detrimental to parliamentary democracy and carries a jail term of up to 20 years.

The latest development bears resemblance to the 1MDB scandal, in which the Najib Abdul Razak administration made similar allegations against certain media organisations while critics faced the threat of prosecution for "activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy".

Family of Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim seeks death cert, compensation


FMT:

Family of Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim seeks death cert, compensation

3 hours ago
Zaza Atira

Lawyer representing family says the death certificate is also required to settle financial matters in India


M Surya, son of the G Vijayaletchumy, at the press conference with lawyers M Partiben, Muhammad Saifullah and Chew Sin Yee in Klang today.


KLANG: The family of an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur in 2024 has urged the government to expedite the issuance of her death certificate and clarify the proposed compensation payment.

Lawyer M Partiben, representing the family, said the death certificate was necessary because the woman, G Vijayaletchumy, remains classified as missing.

“Only with a death certificate can any compensation claim be processed,” he told a press conference at a restaurant at Taman Intan here today.


Present was Vijayaletchumy’s son, M Surya.

Partiben said letters were sent to the Attorney-General’s Chambers and the national registration department on Feb 24 for the release of the death certificate.


He also said the family had met the prime minister and members of the Cabinet to explain the matter, but there was no confirmation on the amount of the compensation.

“We are seeking a fair resolution from the government,” he said.

He said the death certificate was also required by the family to settle financial matters in India.

On possible legal action, Partiben said no lawsuit had been filed.


“At this stage, we are seeking discussions with the relevant authorities. If there is no resolution, we will consider legal action,” he said.

Vijayaletchumy, 48, from Andhra Pradesh, was on holiday in Malaysia when she was swallowed by an 8m-deep sinkhole which opened up while she was walking along Jalan Masjid India on Aug 23, 2024.

A search and rescue operation was called off after nine days because of safety concerns.

On Sept 1, 2024, Bernama reported that the Cabinet would discuss a proposal to compensate her family.

Then federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said she intended to bring up the matter for discussion.


7 nabbed over Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS chief shooting


FMT:

7 nabbed over Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS chief shooting


The suspects were picked up in a series of raids in Bukit Kayu Hitam and Padang Besar on the day of the incident


Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah said the shooting could have been an attempt on the AKPS commander’s life, possibly motivated by dissatisfaction with enforcement measures that had disrupted smuggling operations. (Bernama pic)



ALOR SETAR: Seven people, including a Thai woman, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a shooting targeting the vehicle of the commander of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, on Wednesday.

Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah said the suspects, aged between 22 and 52, were picked up in a series of raids in Bukit Kayu Hitam and Padang Besar, Perlis, on the day of the incident between 10.30am and 6pm.

“Investigations revealed that the six men and one woman, the wife of one of the suspects, lived near the scene and knew one another, and that four of them had criminal records for serious offences.


“Two suspects were found to have gunshot residue on their hands and cheeks. Investigations also showed that they did not possess a licence to own firearms,” Adzli told reporters at the Kedah police contingent headquarters here today.

He said gunshot residue was also detected on the key and helmet of a motorcycle believed to have been used in the crime, although the weapon itself has yet to be recovered.

Adzli said the married couple, residents of Bukit Kayu Hitam, were picked up near the Padang Besar border checkpoint at 12.30pm. They were suspected of attempting to flee to a neighbouring country.

“The suspects have been remanded for between two and four days to assist in investigations, while the woman who is in her 30s has been remanded for 14 days under Section 51(5)(b) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 to verify the authenticity of her identification documents.

“The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63,” he said.

He said the shooting could have been an attempt on the AKPS commander’s life, possibly motivated by dissatisfaction with enforcement measures that had disrupted smuggling operations.

“Several major smuggling attempts had been foiled, including some involving 100 tonnes of rice, pig carcasses, and over 100 migrants, resulting in losses exceeding RM1 million. This is believed to have motivated attempts to intimidate and obstruct enforcement.

“We will not retreat and are not intimidated by such threats. Stronger measures will be implemented, including equipping border personnel with bulletproof vests and additional firearms,” he added.

On Wednesday, the Proton X70 driven by AKPS commander Nasaruddin Nasir was fired upon at about 5.40am at the slip road leading to Masjid Al-Muhajirin in Bukit Kayu Hitam, around 1km from the Malaysia-Thailand border.

Two suspects on a motorcycle reportedly discharged two rounds, believed to have been fired from a semi-automatic weapon.


Palapes cadet death: Three military trainers claim trial to culpable homicide, bail slashed after emotional appeal





Palapes cadet death: Three military trainers claim trial to culpable homicide, bail slashed after emotional appeal



Malaysian Armed Forces trainers Major Mohd Azmi Abu Bakar (right), Warrant Officer Mohd Norbuang Ghani (centre), and Captain Muhammad Bahaudin Abd Rashid (left), are brought to the Sessions Court in Kota Tinggi on February 27, 2026. — Bernama pic

Friday, 27 Feb 2026 12:59 PM MYT


KOTA TINGGI, Feb 27 — Three military trainers from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) claimed trial at the Sessions Court here today in connection with the death of an undergraduate cadet last year.

Major Mohd Azmi Abu Bakar, 40, Captain Muhamad Bahauddin, 30, and Warrant Officer Mohd Norbuangani Mislan, 41, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Hayda Faridzal Abu Hasan.


According to the charge sheet, the three accused committed an act that caused the death of 22-year-old cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin with the intention of causing bodily harm likely to cause his death.

The offence was allegedly committed between 2pm and 3pm on July 28 last year at the Ulu Tiram Utara shooting range, located within the Army Combat Training Centre in this district.


The trio was charged under Section 304(a) of the Penal Code for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, read together with Section 34 of the same Act for joint liability.


Johor State Prosecution Director Abdul Ghafar Ab Latif and Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Afiqah Musa led the prosecution, while all three accused appeared in court unrepresented.

During the proceedings, the prosecution proposed bail at RM50,000 for each accused, complete with one surety and the surrender of their international passports.


However, the three military men immediately appealed to the judge, pleading for a lower sum due to financial constraints.

Judge Hayda Faridzal initially agreed to reduce the bail to RM25,000 while maintaining the passport condition.

Pushing for further leniency, Mohd Azmi, acting as the unofficial spokesman for the trio, submitted a second, more impassioned appeal to the bench. He emphasized that the three men had served with the Malaysian Armed Forces for a long time and maintained pristine disciplinary records throughout their service.

“We have served for more than 20 years, [and] we have never been brought to court,” Mohd Azmi told the judge. “We also have children and wives. We will make sure we appear in court; that is our promise.”

Noting that the charges against the accused were serious in nature, the judge nonetheless agreed to further ease the conditions following the mitigation. Bail was finalized at RM20,000 for each accused with one surety, coupled with a strict order to report to their nearest police station.

The court fixed April 13 for the next mention of the case and the submission of documents. The date will also allow the accused time to appoint legal counsel, and for a watching brief lawyer to be appointed to observe the proceedings on behalf of the victim’s family.

Syamsul Haris was pronounced dead on July 28 last year while undergoing reserve officer training. The tragedy was initially classified as a sudden death report (SDR).

However, on December 2, the Attorney General’s Chambers directed the police to reclassify and investigate the case as murder following a thorough review of the investigative findings.


PAS man clarifies remark on PN losing 37 seats


FMT:

PAS man clarifies remark on PN losing 37 seats


3 hours ago
Alysha Edward, Sherrlina Yesu Dass and Amardeep Gill

Zaharudin Muhammad says this was merely a 'worst-case scenario'


Sungai Buloh PAS chief Zaharudin Muhammad said what matters now is for PN to close ranks.



PUTRAJAYA: A Selangor PAS leader today sought to clarify his claim that Perikatan Nasional (PN) risked losing up to 37 parliamentary seats in the next general election, saying this was merely the “worst-case scenario” if the coalition made the wrong choices.

Zaharudin Muhammad also denied suggesting that Terengganu menteri besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s appointment as the new PN chairman would trigger such losses.

“It is not necessarily the case that if Samsuri becomes PN chairman, PN will immediately lose 37 seats. No.


“There are three scenarios. Mine is the worst-case scenario,” he told reporters after attending a protest against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki here today.

Zaharudin, the Sungai Buloh PAS chief, said what mattered now was for PN to close ranks.


“Unity is important,” he added.

Zaharudin also said that the chairman must be “an instrument” that unites all PN components, adding that if one component rejected the chairman, it would divide the coalition.

Zaharudin, who is also the son-in-law of PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang, had cautioned against appointing Samsuri as the next PN chairman, saying this would be “bad for PAS and Malaysia”.

He suggested that PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man instead take over the PN chairmanship and be made the coalition’s prime ministerial candidate for the 16th general election.


Tuan Ibrahim however dismissed Zaharudin’s remarks as a personal opinion which he said did not reflect the party’s position.

He also defended Samsuri, citing the performance of the Terengganu government and PAS’s state chapter under Samsuri’s leadership.

Samsuri, a PAS vice-president, was named PN chairman last Sunday, succeeding Muhyiddin Yassin who resigned effective Jan 1.



Penang PKR exco Fahmi Zainol pleads not guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to wife





Penang PKR exco Fahmi Zainol pleads not guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to wife



Fahmi Zainol speaks to the press outside the Northeast district police station in George Town on April 9, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Friday, 27 Feb 2026 2:00 PM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — Penang state executive councillor and Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Fahmi Zainol claimed trial at the Balik Pulau Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of domestic abuse.

The 35-year-old PKR lawmaker pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him before Magistrate Chia Huey Ting, Free Malaysia Today reported.


Fahmi is accused of voluntarily causing hurt to his wife, Nur Hidayah Abd Jabar, also 35.

The offence allegedly took place at their residence along Persiaran Pantai Jerejak 11 in Bayan Lepas at approximately 10pm on Sunday, February 22.


The charge was formally framed under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, read together with Section 326A of the same legislation, which specifically addresses causing hurt to a lawful spouse.


Because the alleged victim is his wife, the penal provision doubles the maximum standard sentence for the offence. Consequently, Fahmi faces up to two years in prison, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.

During the proceedings, the prosecution team — comprising Deputy Public Prosecutors Nazran Sham, Ikmal Affandi Zulkifli, and Lim Jin Hong — proposed that bail be set at RM5,000.

However, defence counsel Shamsher Singh Thind appealed to the bench for a lower sum.

The lawyer argued for leniency on the grounds that his client is a public figure who had cooperated fully with police investigations leading up to the charge.

Following the mitigation, Magistrate Chia granted bail at RM2,000 with one surety.

The court then fixed April 28 for the next mention of the case and the submission of relevant documents.


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I knew it could not be a Type 'C' - Chinese damn scared of wives lah - kniabor, wakakaka


Home Ministry offers no new updates on Teoh Beng Hock, reiterates ‘NFA’ status






Home Ministry offers no new updates on Teoh Beng Hock, reiterates ‘NFA’ status



The family of the late Teoh Beng Hock speaks to the press after meeting the prime minister regarding his case at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on August 1, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Friday, 27 Feb 2026 8:57 AM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The government has provided no new updates regarding the investigation into the 2009 death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock, maintaining that the case remains classified as “No Further Action” (NFA) by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).

This was revealed by the Home Affairs Ministry during the Dewan Rakyat sitting yesterday, when responding to an oral question from Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, who had asked for the latest progress on police investigations into Teoh’s death at the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters, as well as the abductions of Pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat.

Rather than offering new developments on Teoh’s case, the ministry rehased previously known details, reiterating that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) had submitted completed investigation papers to the AGC on May 14, 2025, following a November 2024 court directive.

After reviewing the facts, the Attorney General decided to classify the case as NFA, effectively closing the door on further prosecution.


Addressing the issue of financial redress for Teoh’s family, the government pointed to a settlement made over a decade ago.

The ministry noted that a total of RM660,000 in compensation had already been paid out on May 12, 2015, comprising RM600,000 for negligence and an additional RM60,000 for legal costs, signalling that no further avenues are currently being pursued by the state.

Meanwhile, the ministry’s update on the enforced disappearances of Koh and Amri confirmed a legal stalemate that has halted both financial compensation and further police probes.


Recent landmark High Court rulings had found the government and police liable for the disappearances, awarding staggering compensation to the victims’ families.

The court awarded approximately RM37 million in damages in the case of Raymond Koh, while Amri Che Mat’s family was awarded RM3.26 million on similar grounds.

Crucially, the courts had also ordered the establishment of a new investigation team tasked with reporting its progress to the Attorney General every two months.

However, the Home Ministry confirmed yesterday that the AGC has formally filed an appeal against both High Court decisions.

Because of this pending appeal, the ministry stated that any further action, including the court-mandated reinvestigation efforts and the disbursement of the multi-million ringgit compensation, is strictly on hold subject to the final outcome at the appellate level.

Addressing Lim’s inquiry into what measures the government is taking to prevent future misconduct and abuse of power, the ministry pointed to existing institutional frameworks rather than announcing new policies.

To restore public confidence and monitor police integrity, the ministry highlighted the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC), which functions as an independent, external oversight body.

Internally, the police force relies on the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS). According to the ministry, JIPS is actively responsible for enforcing disciplinary measures, auditing field Standard Operating Procedures, and investigating public complaints against officers to ensure operational accountability.


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Murderers protected 😡😡😡


Immigration DG: Repatriation programme records strong response, over 100,000 migrants sent home, RM88m collected





Immigration DG: Repatriation programme records strong response, over 100,000 migrants sent home, RM88m collected



A total of 92 illegal immigrants (PATI) in Kampung Masjid Segambut were checked in the raid and of that number, a total of 76 illegal immigrants (PATI) from Indonesia and Bangladesh were detained involving 46 men, 23 women, six boys and a girl. The raid was part of a large-scale operation announced by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin following the Return Calibration Program which ended on June 30, July 1, 2022. - Picture by Hari Anggara

Thursday, 26 Feb 2026 4:24 PM MYT


PUTRAJAYA, Feb 26 — The Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0), a voluntary amnesty initiative that allows undocumented migrants to return to their home countries without facing prosecution, has generated over RM88 million in revenue as of February 23, according to Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.

Launched on May 19, 2025, and running until April 30, PRM 2.0 has recorded 177,000 registrations, with more than 100,000 illegal immigrants repatriated to their countries of origin.

“This programme is still ongoing and has contributed significantly to government revenue. To date, we have collected more than RM88 million. Discussions are still underway at the ministry level on whether to continue or conclude the programme in April. No decision has been made so far,” he told reporters at the Immigration Department’s Semarak Ramadan programmetoday.

Zakaria noted that the response to the programme has increased, especially during Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri.


“We no longer require appointments for registration...walk-ins are now accepted. The programme is not limited to the Klang Valley,” he added.


Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail previously announced that the government had approved the extension of PRM 2.0 from May 19, 2025, to April 30, 2026, covering Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Under the programme, an RM500 compound is imposed for offences of entering and staying in Malaysia without a valid pass or overstaying beyond the pass expiry, while a RM300 compound is imposed for violating pass conditions.


PRM 2.0 is a voluntary amnesty scheme offering illegal immigrants exemption from prosecution while allowing them to regularise their status through the payment of compounds for certain offences. — Bernama

Litter today, pay tomorrow: SWCorp slaps 941 fines and community service duties on Malaysians, foreigners





Litter today, pay tomorrow: SWCorp slaps 941 fines and community service duties on Malaysians, foreigners



An offender serving community service orders gets hands-on experience cleaning public spaces. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Thursday, 26 Feb 2026 6:09 PM MYT


KANGAR, Feb 26 — The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) has issued 941 violation notices for littering across seven states under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) as of yesterday, said its chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed.

He said 741 of the notices were issued to locals, while the remaining were served to foreign nationals.

Khalid said the statistics reflected the implementation of consistent monitoring and enforcement to ensure public cleanliness remained under control, particularly in high-intensity areas.

“SWCorp will not compromise on any violations of laws relating to public cleanliness and enforcement actions will continue to be carried out effectively,” he said in a statement today.


On the community service order enforced from January 1 under the act, he said it reflected a behavioural correction approach that allowed offenders to experience the challenges of public cleaning work, making them aware of the impact of their actions on the environment and the community’s well-being.


Meanwhile, speaking to reporters after three men were charged at the Sessions Court here today for throwing cigarette butts in public places last January, Khalid expressed hope that the public would take littering offences seriously.

He said that during the initial stages of the Community Service Order implementation last January, the most common form of litter found in public places was cigarette butts.


Earlier, Bernama reported that three men were each fined RM1,000 and ordered to perform eight hours of community service by the Sessions Court here today for littering by discarding cigarette butts in public places.

Judge Sharifah Norazlita Syed Salim Idid imposed the fine on Idzham Husin, 43, Ahmad Nasri Mohammad Yusof, 47, both civil servants, and backhoe driver Putra Che Ani, 59, pleaded guilty to the charge.

She sentenced them to a RM1,000 fine each, in default 30 days in jail, and an order for them to complete the community service within six months. — Bernama

Immigration serves up enforcement at Ramadan bazaars: 23 foreigners detained in crackdown on illegal trading





Immigration serves up enforcement at Ramadan bazaars: 23 foreigners detained in crackdown on illegal trading



The Immigration Department (JIM) has intensified enforcement at Ramadan bazaars nationwide to curb the involvement of foreign nationals in illegal trading or working without valid permits. — Bernama pic

Thursday, 26 Feb 2026 5:54 PM MYT


PUTRAJAYA, Feb 26 — The Immigration Department (JIM) has intensified enforcement at Ramadan bazaars nationwide to curb the involvement of foreign nationals in illegal trading or working without valid permits.

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said so far, 61 foreign nationals were inspected at several bazaars in the Klang Valley, with 23 detained for suspected breaches of immigration laws.

“JIM will step up inspections at Ramadan bazaars, as these locations usually attract foreign nationals to conduct business. Some of the stalls are operated by locals, but they employ foreign workers illegally,” he told a press conference after the Semarak Ramadan programme here today.

He said inspections and enforcement operations are also carried out at locations frequented by foreign nationals.


“There are also small colonies where they trade among themselves (and locals), and these too will not escape inspection,” he added.


On cases of foreign nationals driving without licences, Zakaria said the department would work closely with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to address the issue.

“Cases reported by the media and the public indicate that foreign nationals do not possess valid licences to drive lorries transporting stones, sand and similar materials.


“This is indeed a matter of concern, and we will identify those involved and take appropriate action,” he said.

At the event, Zakaria and JIM’s senior management distributed bubur lambuk to members of the public seeking immigration services at the department’s Passport Division and Immigration officers on duty.



Thursday, February 26, 2026

Is the push to remove Azam Baki about accountability or something deeper? – T. Vignesh





Accountability or political crossfire? The sudden chorus against MACC chief Azam Baki raises deeper questions. - Bernama file pic, February 25, 2026


Is the push to remove Azam Baki about accountability or something deeper? – T. Vignesh


The sudden outcry for the removal of MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki following a Bloomberg report raises questions about whether the controversy is truly about transparency or whether powerful interests are seeking to derail ongoing high-profile corruption investigations



T. Vignesh
Updated 18 hours ago
25 February, 2026
11:18 AM MYT



THE sudden chorus calling for the head of Malaysian Anti Corruption Agency (MACC) Tan Sri Azam Baki raises a legitimate question: are these demands truly about accountability, or is there more beneath the surface?



Azam recently found himself back in the spotlight following a Bloomberg report published on February 10 titled “Malaysian Anti-Graft Chief Returns to Stocks After Outcry.” The article alleged that he held 17.7 million shares in a financial firm and had failed to publicly declare his assets, revisiting controversies first raised in 2021.

These claims triggered an immediate political reaction, with critics demanding explanations and some even calling for his removal.

Azam, however, did not remain silent. He responded by filing a RM100 million defamation suit against Bloomberg, accusing the news agency of publishing a misleading report that damaged his reputation. That move alone suggests he is prepared to defend himself in court rather than retreat quietly under pressure.

What is troubling is what followed. Several politicians began calling for Azam’s immediate removal even before he could present his explanation to the special committee tasked with reviewing the matter.

The rush to judgment is striking, especially when due process has yet to run its course.

This leads to an uncomfortable but necessary question: is Azam Baki truly the main target here, or is he simply standing in the way of something much bigger?

For a foreign media to suddenly revive a story surrounding Azam is not altogether surprising when viewed in context. Over the past two to three years, Azam and his officers at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission have been knocking on the doors of the country’s most powerful figures, from former prime ministers to prolific businessmen.

These are not symbolic investigations. They involve massive sums of money, political influence, and networks that have long operated with a sense of impunity.

Just yesterday, Scoop published an article titled “From ‘Ikan Bilis’ to Big Fish: MACC’s high-profile corruption cases from 2023 to 2026.”

The report highlighted how the commission has shifted from targeting low-level offenders to pursuing senior politicians, corporate figures, and former holders of high office. It reinforced a perception that the MACC has, at least recently, been more willing to go after the “big fish”.

It is therefore possible that the MACC has hit a nerve. Someone under investigation, or fearing exposure, may feel threatened enough to strike back, not in court, but in the court of public opinion.

If that is the case, it would not be far-fetched to believe that such individuals or networks could have the influence to shape narratives through foreign media outlets.

We cannot, of course, point fingers at any specific individual or group at this stage. The MACC has accumulated many enemies over the years, and not without reason.

Anti-corruption agencies rarely make friends when they are doing their job properly. Every raid, every arrest, and every charge in court creates resentment among those who once believed themselves untouchable.

Another factor that cannot be ignored is timing, as Azam Baki is approaching the end of his tenure as MACC chief.

Under ordinary circumstances, this would be a period of transition. But the sudden intensity of calls for his removal raises another question: are some parties fearful that his contract could be renewed?

If Azam is allowed to complete his tenure or worse, secure an extension as it would give him and his team more time to pursue ongoing investigations and possibly open new ones.

For those who believe they may be next in line, the prospect of a renewal may be far more worrying than the Bloomberg report itself.

This could explain the urgency to remove him now rather than allow him to finish his term and potentially continue his campaign against corruption.

The political context also matters. Since Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took office, the MACC has been working around the clock to pursue corruption cases that had long been dormant.

This renewed energy has unsettled the old order. For those accustomed to protection and privilege, an aggressive MACC is not a symbol of reform so much as it is a threat.

However, none of this is to suggest that Azam Baki should be beyond scrutiny. Transparency and accountability must apply to everyone, especially the country’s top anti-graft official.

There is, however, a crucial difference between scrutiny and a public lynching before due process is allowed to take its course.

Forcing him out before he has even explained himself to the special committee risks undermining the very principles of justice many claim to defend.

Perhaps the real question is not whether Azam Baki owns shares, but who benefits most if he is removed before his time is up. — February 25, 2026


T. Vignesh is the Executive Editor of Scoop.my


Time for Corporate Leadership to take the helm at FAM – T. Vignesh





Football today is no longer just a game but an industry where broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, and youth development pathways all demand professional management with measurable outcomes. - Bernama file pic, February 22, 2026


Time for Corporate Leadership to take the helm at FAM – T. Vignesh


For Malaysian football to break free from years of stagnation, the Football Association of Malaysia must embrace corporate-style leadership — one that prioritises return on investment, strong governance, and long-term institutional stability



T. Vignesh
Updated 4 days ago
22 February, 2026
3:23 PM MYT



Malaysian football governance future of Malaysian football depends not only on what happens on the pitch but also on how the sport is managed off it. FAM has reached a crossroads where sentiment and tradition must give way to structure, accountability, and business sense.

Football today is no longer just a game. It is an industry. Broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, and youth development pathways all demand professional management with measurable outcomes.

This is why FAM should now be led by corporate figures who understand return on investment (ROI). A corporate mindset does not mean stripping football of its soul; it means ensuring every sen spent translates into development, exposure, and sustainability.

The two most important posts — President and Deputy President — should be filled by corporate leaders. These roles are not ceremonial.

They are strategic positions that determine how money is raised, spent, and accounted for. While no administration will ever be perfect, leadership rooted in corporate governance will almost certainly be more disciplined than what Malaysian football has experienced in the past.

Transparency, performance indicators, and institutional continuity are qualities football administration desperately needs.

This call for change is made even more urgent by recent events. The naturalisation controversy involving FIFA now before the Court of Arbitration for Sport has exposed deep weaknesses in governance and decision-making.

While the football community waits for CAS to deliver its verdict, the entire FAM leadership has resigned. That alone is proof that the old system has reached the end of its credibility.

What Malaysian football needs now is not a cosmetic reshuffle but a full reset. This transition period should be used to rebuild with new people, new structures, and a new mindset.

Those who have stepped aside should not be recycled back into power; the vacuum should be filled by professional managers who can restore confidence, both locally and internationally.

There will be voices calling for royalty to return and rescue the game. While such calls come from respect and nostalgia, they are neither realistic nor fair.

Royal figures have already done their part. From the Pahang and Johor royalty, Malaysian football has enjoyed the patronage of royalty at different eras.

Their involvement helped stabilise and elevate the game when it needed moral authority and influence. But expecting them to permanently shoulder administrative burdens ignores their wider responsibilities to state and nation. Leadership should now evolve with the times.

Another familiar argument is that football must be run by people who “know football.” But in this era, who truly does not? The sport is everywhere — from social media to tactical analysis shows and youth academies.

Knowledge can be hired, consulted, and structured into committees. What is harder to find is a leader who can balance budgets, attract sponsors, and enforce governance.

This is where the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) provides a useful case study. Its current president, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, comes from a corporate and financial background.

He is supported by administrators and technical experts who understand badminton inside out. In this model, the president is the money man ensuring resources are secured and systems are in place, while sport specialists run the technical side.

The result is an institution that functions like an organisation rather than a personality-driven association. Much of this foundation was laid by former BAM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, who planted the seeds of reform and professionalisation.

Today, regardless of wins or losses on court, which ultimately depend on athletes — BAM operates with stability. It is almost on autopilot.

If such a model works for badminton, why not football?

For FAM, the formula should be clear: the President and Deputy President must come from corporate backgrounds, while the rest of the administration should consist of people with football knowledge.

This hybrid structure allows the association to be run like a business but guided by sporting expertise. Football development then becomes a strategic investment, not a political favour or emotional gamble.

Malaysian football does not lack passion. It lacks structure. It does not lack fans. It lacks consistent direction. The game’s revival will not come from changing coaches every season or launching yet another blueprint. It will come from changing the way it is governed.

With the CAS case hanging over the association and the old leadership having resigned, FAM has been given a rare opportunity to reset itself from the ground up.

This is precisely the moment to break from past habits and bring in corporate leadership that understands governance, accountability, and long-term planning.

If FAM truly wants progress, it must stop looking backwards for saviours and start looking forward to managers. – February 22, 2026


PKR issues show-cause letter to Rafizi over GE16 comments





PKR has issued a show-cause letter to its former deputy president, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. - Bernama file pic, February 26, 2026


PKR issues show-cause letter to Rafizi over GE16 comments


The former deputy president of PKR, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, clarifies his position on defending his parliamentary seat in GE16, but not under the party's banner



Sandru Narayanan
Updated 48 seconds ago
26 February, 2026
8:51 PM MYT



KUALA LUMPUR – PKR has issued a show-cause letter to its former deputy president, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, following his remarks suggesting that he intends to defend his parliamentary seat in the upcoming general election (GE16) — but not as a PKR candidate.

Rafizi, the Pandan MP, confirmed the receipt of the letter, which was sent by the party’s secretary-general, Datuk Fuziah Salleh. He explained in a Facebook post that his comments pertained to his plans once Parliament is dissolved and GE16 is called, and stressed that he has not left PKR.

“Once the Dewan Rakyat is dissolved, I would no longer be bound by the anti-party-hopping law. Since I would cease to be an MP at that point, it would be up to me to decide my next steps,” Rafizi stated.

He further clarified that, as long as he remains an MP and has not formally resigned from the party or joined another, he is still a PKR member. “The Dewan Rakyat speaker cannot vacate my seat,” he added.

Rafizi revealed his intention to respond to Fuziah in order to explain his stance. “After that, it is up to them to decide what action to take,” he said.

The former minister also suggested that PKR may want him to voluntarily leave the party so that his seat could be declared vacant, hinting that sacking him would allow him to retain it.

In a separate interview with Sin Chew on Sunday, Rafizi confirmed his intention to contest the Pandan parliamentary seat in GE16, though he indicated that he is unlikely to run as a PKR candidate. While he refrained from commenting on his future political direction, he ruled out joining a “third force,” forming a new party, or collaborating with former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.

Rafizi, a two-term MP, has been an outspoken critic of PKR and its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who also serves as the prime minister. His criticism intensified after he lost last year’s PKR deputy presidency race to Anwar’s daughter, Nurul Izzah. – February 26, 2026


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No matter how smart or intellectual he is, he has shown us he has been a grossly immature sore loser, blatantly disloyal and not a team player. PKR should be glad to remove him from its ranks. I have to say I am getting sick of him and his childish antics.