KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Azmin says PKR-PAS talks doesn't involve Harapan

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali says the party's talks with PAS do not involve Pakatan Harapan.

Selayang MP William Leong, however, warned that working with PAS would make PKR unappealing to voters.

An analyst said the tumult in Kelantan PKR was reflective of a bigger problem among the party's top leaders.

PAS vice-president Iskandar Samad said a report claiming the party was conspiring with Umno to take over Selangor was part of an "international conspiracy" to defame the party.

Kelantan Menteri Besar and PAS spiritual advisor Ahmad Yaakob hopes there will be stronger cooperation between the state and Putrajaya, to ensure development in Kelantan.

Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming said a 15 percent swing in Malay votes away from BN is possible and that a major shift in Malay support for the ruling government had occurred once before in 1999.

MACC pressures Guan Eng

The MACC said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng could face civil or criminal action if he does not apologise over remarks he made about Penang exco Phee Boon Poh’s detention.

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh defended Lim, saying the latter didn't say anything wrong when he said Phee's detention was illegal.

The MACC said it will open an investigation into Darul Ehsan Investment Group (DEIG) if there are new issues or information.

Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali said Universiti Selangor (Unisel) and Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) were being "harassed" due to jealousy of the state government's achievements.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied opposition-held states were performing better than BN states, despite them blaming the government for the country's problems.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said the Penang land reclamation project in the island’s southern part may not go ahead if it is affecting the livelihoods of fishermen.

Other Kinibites

Malaysia increased its gold medal tally at the SEA Games to 83 yesterday, with victories by the women's basketball team, and diver Pandalela Rinong among others.

The Malaysian football team also made it to the SEA Games finals after beating Indonesia 1-0.

Another SEA Games flag blooper occurred when a Malaysian swimmer’s name was shown on a television broadcast tagged with a Singapore flag.

Looking ahead

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia will hold a fundraising dinner tonight, auctioning items including one of chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad's favourite shirts.