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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Not Bersatu's practice to pay its bureau chiefs, says Muhyiddin's ex-officer
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today heard that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) did not pay individuals who led its internal bureaus, including its former legal head Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla. Marzuki Mohamad, the former principal private secretary to party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, testified that no payments were made to prominent lawyer Haniff, who headed the legal and constitutional bureau during the party's early years as it was the practice, reported FMT. Marzuki, now a university lecturer, was quoted as saying that,"Two other lawyers also offered their services voluntarily. It was standard practice not to offer remuneration." He was testifying in a 2021 suit filed by Haniff to claim RM12.5 million in legal fees from Bersatu. Apart from Marzuki, Haniff had named Muhyiddin, deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and treasurer Mohamed Salleh Bajuri as co-defendants. Haniff claimed he received no response on the multiple invoices he had issued between January and March 2021 while Bersatu, in their defence, claimed that Haniff's services from 2016 to 2020 were offered pro-bono. Questioned by Haniff's lawyer Nizamuddin Hamid on whether he knew Haniff was never a party member, Marzuki said he had never asked. On Haniff's invoices and reminders, Marzuki said he had not seen them and that he had learned of Haniff's lawsuit via media reports. Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir set Aug 25 to deliver his decision after Bersatu lawyer Chetan Jethwani said the defence had closed its case.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Perikatan rubbishes claim 10 of its MPs switching sides, calls for proof amid defection rumours
KOTA BARU, June 1 – Perikatan Nasional (PN) has challenged those claiming that 10 of its MPs have pledged support for the government to provide evidence. Utusan Malaysia cited its chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan saying such allegations were no longer surprising amid the current political atmosphere. 'Why only 10 MPs, when we have 74 seats in Parliament? So, when we hear stories like this, it's not surprising anymore in today's political landscape. 'Some even say 11 government bloc MPs are planning to cross over — who knows?' he asked. PN currently has 68 seats in the Dewan Rakyat — 43 from PAS and 25 from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. The Malaysian United Democratic Union (Muda) has also joined it in the Opposition bloc. Takiyuddin, who is also PAS secretary-general, reiterated that PN remains confident in the loyalty of its MPs and believes none intend to defect. Reports had earlier surfaced citing unnamed opposition sources alleging that 10 PN MPs had signed a pledge backing the leadership of the Unity Government. The unnamed sources claimed the move was intended to 'safeguard national political stability' and to 'reject efforts to undermine the people's mandate through continued perception warfare.'
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Sedition case against Muhyiddin transferred to new judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was allowed to transfer his legal bid to challenge a provision in the Sedition Act to another High Court. Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid made the ruling after lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad, who appeared for the former prime minister, made the application today. The case will now be heard before Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Deputy public prosecutors Abdul Malik Ayob and Nadia Mohd Izhar did not object to the application. Earlier, Amer, at the outset of the hearing, said his client was previously facing the sedition case scheduled for trial before Jamil. "We request for the matter to be heard before the same judge, so the case management in this court set for May 20 can be vacated," he said. On Feb 4, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president's legal team informed the court of their intention to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the Act, claiming that "exceptional difficulties" had arisen from its application. Muhyiddin had pleaded not guilty to a charge of uttering seditious words during the Nenggiri state by-election campaign at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu between 10.30pm and 11.50pm on Aug 14, 2024. The seditious statement related to his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister after the 15th General Election (GE15), despite allegedly commanding the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at the time. The charge was framed under Paragraph 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948 and is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act, which carries a maximum fine of RM5,000 or imprisonment of up to three years, or both, upon conviction. Muhyiddin was not present in court for today's proceedings and was represented by his lawyer.
Daily Express
22-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Prospective mining permit makes sense
Published on: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 22, 2025 By: Abbey Junior Text Size: Aksyah said there were several reasons why opting for a private company made more sense, including the technical expertise required and the high costs associated with mineral exploration activities. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah government's decision to award an exploration licence for a gold prospecting project in Tawau to a private company rather than a government-linked agency is wise as it protects public funds and taps into private sector expertise. Former Sabah Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) deputy liaison chief Aksyah Nasrah said he supported Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's response in the State Assembly against opposition leader Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal who had questioned why the project was not given to a government-linked company (GLC). Aksyah said there were several reasons why opting for a private company made more sense, including the technical expertise required and the high costs associated with mineral exploration activities. 'The companies granted licences are equipped with the knowledge and capability to conduct exploration professionally. These firms are driven by profit and are accountable for their investments,' he said in a statement on Thursday (April 17). 'In contrast, which GLC or government agency has proven experience in gold exploration? The answer is none,' he added. He pointed out that mineral exploration is a costly venture, and if no resources are discovered, the financial risk would fall on the private firm, not taxpayers. 'Public funds must be spent prudently. So it makes perfect sense that exploration is handled by private entities whose business model revolves around investment and returns,' he said. He added that the government would only move to the next phase — issuing a separate mining licence — if the exploration proves successful. 'At that point, the Sabah government, via Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM), will negotiate terms, including equity participation and state benefits,' he said. Aksyah also defended the integrity of the Chief Minister and SMM amid allegations linked to businessman Albert Tei, saying that Hajiji had made it clear there was 'nothing to hide' and that the state's mineral licensing process was above board. He said the Chief Minister had consistently upheld due process and proper governance since leading the state, and that this same approach applied not only to gold but to all mineral-related activities in Sabah. 'Through these calm but firm responses, we can clearly see Hajiji's wisdom in protecting Sabah's interests by leveraging private sector expertise to boost state revenue without using public money,' said Aksyah, now aligned with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bersatu deputy info chief Ali Mohamad held by MACC in Melaka bribery probe, remanded six days
MELAKA, April 15 – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers have reportedly detained Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy information chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad yesterday to assist in a bribery probe. Malaysiakini reported citing his lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali that the former Tangga Batu assemblyman was arrested at 6.30pm during a raid at his home here. 'So far, we were only informed that he was detained under Section 16 of the MACC Act over an alleged bribery case. 'We are yet to get full details on what the allegation is. We are expecting the investigating officer to provide this soon,' Rafique was quoted saying. MACC officers also reportedly questioned Ali's wife and children at their Melaka office, before releasing them around 9pm the same night. Rafique said Ali was brought before a magistrate in Melaka for a remand application this morning. The court then granted a six-day remand order. MACC has yet to release an official statement over the alleged detention. Ali was formerly an Umno member before he was sacked in May last year after jumping ship to Bersatu. He was also formerly the deputy Dewan Negara president between December 2020 and May 2023.
