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New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Muhyiddin: Integrity, experience cornerstone for appointment of judges
KUALA LUMPUR: Judges must be appointed based on integrity, competence, and experience to instil confidence in the judiciary, says Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. "A judge with integrity will make decisions solely based on the law and justice, without fear or favour," the former Prime Minister said in a statement. "Justice can only be upheld when the judiciary is independent and judges are of unquestionable integrity." Muhyiddin said this principle is clearly outlined in Section 23(2)(a) of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act, which identifies integrity, competence, and experience as the main criteria for recommending judicial appointments. He was commenting on purported JAC meeting minutes, which were recently leaked online. The documents have raised concerns over judicial independence involving a senior judge. "These are serious allegations of abuse of power and interference in the judiciary," he said. Muhyiddin said such conduct, if proven true, could severely damage the public's trust in the judicial system and jeopardise an individual's right to a fair trial. "The judiciary is the final bastion of justice. If judgments can be influenced by those in power, how can the people be assured of fairness? If integrity is no longer a key consideration, there is a real danger that justice can be bought and sold." He said the allegations must be thoroughly investigated, and corrective action must be taken to ensure future appointments are free from misconduct. Earlier today, Bukit Gelugor Member of Parliament Ramkarpal Singh called on authorities to investigate both the leak of the minutes as well as the contents of the documents, which contain allegations of judicial interference. He said the serious allegations made against a judge in the minutes, if true, would severely compromise the judge's integrity. Hundreds of lawyers are now marching from the Palace of Justice to the Prime Minister's Office in defence of judicial independence.
Focus Malaysia
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Perikatan willing to work with any parties in Sabah except GRS
PN Chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said PN is open to cooperating with any party for the upcoming Sabah state election, except GRS, which he accused of betraying PN by leaving the coalition to form its own government. 'As I have said, it is very difficult to work with GRS because they have denied us. Would you want to work with them if you were in my position? 'The name GRS was actually given by me when they first started. At that time, not only BERSATU was in the coalition, but other parties too. I named it GRS just as a name; it was not registered,' he said. Muhyiddin claimed GRS later registered itself as a political party without PN's consent, resulting in PN losing many seats. 'This is a betrayal because many seats we won were lost just like that,' he said. Despite these losses, Muhyiddin remains confident that PN still has strong support in Sabah due to its past governance during COVID-19 and promised a thorough candidate selection process for the state election. 'We will study and scrutinise each contested State Assembly (DUN) seat more closely. After the assembly is dissolved, we will conduct a thorough review, and if there are parties willing to cooperate, we will consider it. 'One fact is that people saw our sincerity in managing the country during COVID-19, the assistance we provided, and our efforts in saving many lives. They still remember my service and call me 'Abah',' he said. —July 13, 2025 Main image: Borneo Post Online
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN ministers praise special envoy's inclusive Myanmar efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN foreign ministers have praised the efforts of Tan Sri Othman Hashim, the ASEAN Chair's Special Envoy on Myanmar, for his inclusive approach in engaging diverse stakeholders to address the ongoing crisis. The recognition came in a joint communique issued after the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Othman, appointed in January, has actively worked with ASEAN member states, dialogue partners, Myanmar's neighbours, and humanitarian organisations. The ministers noted his role in fostering dialogue to find a sustainable resolution. 'This inclusive engagement reflects ASEAN's commitment to collaborative efforts in addressing the complex challenges in Myanmar,' the statement read. The former Foreign Ministry secretary-general is the fifth special envoy appointed since Myanmar's 2021 military coup. The ministers also expressed deep concern over escalating conflicts and worsening humanitarian conditions, urging all parties to halt violence and protect civilians. They reaffirmed the Five-Point Consensus as the key framework for resolving Myanmar's crisis and agreed to review its implementation ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit. Additionally, they condemned attacks on civilians and infrastructure, calling for restraint to enable humanitarian aid and dialogue. The AHA Centre's progress in delivering aid under the Five-Point Consensus was also welcomed. - Bernama
Rakyat Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Chinese Animated Hit Ne Zha Gets English Release, Michelle Yeoh Lends Her Voice
Subscribe to our FREE The English-dubbed version of 'Ne Zha: Reborn' (Ne Zha 2), which performed brilliantly at the Chinese box office, will be released in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on 22 August, distributed jointly by Hollywood distributor A24 and CMC Pictures. Academy Award winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh will participate in the voice acting. American media analysts note that this rare collaboration between A24 and CMC Pictures will test the American market's acceptance of Chinese narratives. Yeoh will voice Nezha's mother. She Sharing this with audiences in English is such a joy, and I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry, and magic of this film on the big screen. Phenomenal Success Breaks Box Office Records After its release in China in January of this year, 'Ne Zha 2' quickly became a phenomenal success. It broke the 'Ne Zha 2' officially concluded its theatrical run in China on 30 June, following four extensions of its screening license. The film accumulated a total box office of 15.446 billion yuan (approximately 9.162 billion ringgit) over 153 days of screening. Becomes Highest-Grossing Animated Film 'Ne Zha 2' has surpassed 'Inside Out 2' to become the This film, based on Chinese mythology and a famous 16th-century novel, has achieved a global box office of approximately $2.2 billion (RM9.661 billion). Without adjusting for inflation, this represents the highest box office performance among all animated films; 'Inside Out 2' generated $1.7 billion (RM7.234 billion) last year. The success of 'Ne Zha 2' is Rare Collaborations Tests Market Acceptance Recent successful films in mainland China have not been typical Hollywood blockbusters, but rather domestic films with patriotic themes or those showcasing Chinese traditional culture and folklore. A24 is known for promoting distinctive, director-driven works, while CMC Pictures is a state-backed Chinese company that has dominated the global distribution of mainland China's most successful commercial films. The collaboration between A24 and CMC Pictures will test the American market's acceptance of mainland Chinese narratives. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Asean Foreign Ministers to review implementation of Five-Point Consensus
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers will conduct a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC). They said they would submit the recommendations from their review to the 47th Asean Summit. "We also agreed to task our senior officials with exploring new strategies to ensure continuity in the role of the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar," they said in a joint statement. They also expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflict and the humanitarian situation in Myanmar, and encouraged continued progress on the 5PC. They reaffirmed their united position that the 5PC remains the main reference for addressing the political crisis in Myanmar. "We denounced the continued acts of violence against civilians and public facilities, and urged all parties involved to take concrete action to immediately halt indiscriminate violence, exercise utmost restraint, ensure the protection and safety of all civilians and civilian infrastructure, and create a conducive environment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and inclusive national dialogue. "In this regard, we reaffirmed the Asean Leaders' Statement on an Extended and Expanded Ceasefire in Myanmar. "We also welcomed continued progress in the provision of humanitarian assistance to Myanmar by the AHA Centre in support of Point 4 of the Asean Leaders' 5PC." They also commended the dedicated efforts of the Special Envoy of the Asean Chair, Tan Sri Othman Hashim, for his work in engaging a wide and diverse range of Myanmar stakeholders to find an inclusive solution to the crisis. "This inclusive engagement reflects Asean's commitment to collaborative efforts in addressing the complex challenges in Myanmar." Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021, when the military ousted an elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering a protest movement that morphed into an armed rebellion against the junta across the country.
