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Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
UMS student, cybertrooper being sued RM1.5 million
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 Text Size: Zulkarnain said the RM1.5 million claim should serve as a deterrent against slander, bullying and public shaming, even in cases of differing political views. Kota Kinabalu: Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia Chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar is suing two individuals for defamation, seeking RM1.5 million in damages and a public apology. The target is a student activist linked to a demonstration at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and another described as a cybertrooper affiliated with PAS and Parti Warisan. The letters were sent via registered post on Thursday and would be delivered in person by Zulkarnain's legal team, led by lawyer Boestamam of Tetuan Boestamam Ahmad & Co. Notices will also be published through news portals. The suit against the student stems from a Facebook post where he allegedly referred to Zulkarnain as 'a foolish old man choosing chaos.' The other individual is accused of posting defamatory remarks on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, calling Zulkarnain 'a devil, foolish and stupid old man'. Zulkarnain said the RM1.5 million claim should serve as a deterrent against slander, bullying and public shaming, even in cases of differing political views. Advertisement 'This legal action is a necessary step to uphold dignity and prevent malicious attacks against individuals, regardless of their political stance,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
The Star
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Students gear up for ‘Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0' rally amid political tensions
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student group Suara Mahasiswa is planning to stage a second anti-corruption rally titled 'Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0' next month. Its president Muhamad Fadhil Muhamad Kasim said the rally aims to uphold integrity and demand accountability from state leaders and institutions. 'We are launching this second rally following unresolved corruption scandals involving Sabah state assemblymen, persistent infrastructure failures such as water, electricity and road issues, and recent integrity crises surrounding high-level appointments,' he said in a live video on Saturday (May 17). He said the event is scheduled to take place on June 21 and 22 here, with the specific location to be announced five days before the assembly after police are notified, in accordance with the Peaceful Assembly Act. 'The last time we held a rally, a carnival was also held near our location. Students are constantly told to use the 'proper channels' and remain polite, but our concerns, from the prolonged water crisis at UMS to rising tuition fees, are left unaddressed. This time, the student group is making four key demands, the first was for UMS to take the Sabah Water Department to court over its alleged failures, secondly for full separation of powers in the appointment of the Malaysia Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, thirdly for tougher anti-corruption laws, and the last is to oppose the reappointment of the state Governor. In response to the planned gathering, Gagasan Rakyat information chief Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar urged the students to refrain from being manipulated by political actors and warned that the rally could cause public unrest. 'Street protests are not the way to resolve issues, especially in the lead-up to the state elections. 'We advise students not to become tools for those with hidden political agendas,' he said. Zulkarnain also defended the government's handling of infrastructure and economic challenges, stating that efforts are ongoing to address the people's concerns. 'If students are sincere, they should engage constructively with the government, not create provocations that could disrupt peace,' he said, adding that such actions could backfire and harm the credibility of UMS and its student body.
Daily Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
'Sabah 4 Sabahan' peaceful assembly in June
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Gerakan Bangkit Sabahan will organise a two-day peaceful assembly themed 'Sabah 4 Sabahan' on June 21 and 22, 2025, here. Its Chief Adviser, Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar, said the exact location of the gathering will be revealed during a press conference scheduled for early June. Advertisement 'The assembly is expected to draw around 15,000 participants and will feature prominent Sabah political figures as keynote speakers,' he said in a statement today. He added that invitations will also be extended to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders and several Sarawakian activists to deliver speeches during the event. The assembly aims to show solidarity with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in defending Sabah's rights and sovereignty ahead of the upcoming 17th State Election (PRN-17). Previously, on December 31, 2024, the movement organised the 'Bangkit Sabahan Assembly' at Anjung Selera in Likas, which drew around 1,500 participants from various non-governmental organisations (NGOs). * 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
Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
NGO demands action against those who continue to slander Sabah govt
Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia chairman Zulkarnain Mahdar lodged a police report against those slandering the Sabah government earlier today. (Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia pic) KUALA LUMPUR : A Sabah-based NGO is urging the authorities to investigate those who continue to slander chief minister Hajiji Noor's administration over the alleged mining scandal in the Bornean state. Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) chairman Zulkarnain Mahdar said there was a need for police to investigate these parties immediately to prevent Sabahans from being duped by such lies. 'Take appropriate action as these individuals continue to spread lies. 'And these people (who are being accused of spreading lies), can sue me so I can reveal everything in court,' he told reporters after lodging a police report against the purported whistleblower here this morning. Zulkarnain also denied claims by certain quarters that the alleged mining scandal was a 'little 1MDB', in reference to the scandal which has been dubbed the largest kleptocracy ever. 'This is a baseless accusation which gives Malaysians the wrong perception.' Last year, an alleged mining scandal was reported after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen were leaked. In February, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the initial batch of videos on the alleged scandal could not be relied on by its investigators as they had been heavily edited and, therefore, lacked credibility. MACC had also completed its probe into the purported whistleblower and the former CEO of a company linked to the case, with the investigation papers submitted to the deputy public prosecutor.
