KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.    

Putrajaya on China mission soon

Council of Eminent Persons chairperson Daim Zainuddin is set to visit Beijing to renegotiate projects awarded China that are deemed lopsided including the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that he, too, had wanted to visit China, but its president is only expected to be available next month.

On another matter, Mahathir said he aims to put sovereign wealth fund Khanazah Nasional back on track to help the bumiputera community.

Najib sues 1MDB investigators

Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak filed a suit against the heads of three agencies leading the 1MDB investigation against him – MACC chief Mohd Shukri Abdull, police commercial crimes head Amar Singh and attorney-general Tommy Thomas.

Najib's supporters collected more than RM204,000 for his bail money a day after launching a fund.

Jasin Wanita Umno chief Zaleha Bujang donated a piece of jewellery for Najib's bail money.

Mahathir said Najib's family can challenge in court the freezing of their bank accounts by investigators.

The Federal Court chief registrar said the selection of Najib's graft trial judge, who is the brother of a Pahang Umno leader, was done at random.

Zakir Naik back in the spotlight

Mahathir said controversial preacher Zakir Naik – due to his permanent residency – will not be deported unless he creates trouble.

Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy, however, said the federal government must honour its extradition agreement with India where Zakir is wanted.

Former minister Rais Yatim said the attorney-general Tommy Thomas should speak in the national language.

PKR's Latheefa Koya pointed out that PAS had previously engaged Thomas but is now complaining about his command of the national language.

Other Kinibites

Bentong MP Wong Tack was convicted of illegal assembly but escaped disqualification after being fined less than RM2,000.

Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Amar Singh has advised former Federal Territories Umno Youth chief Razlan Rafii not to make "tin kosong" (empty vessel) statements.

Former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman faces an RM400 million suit amid his absence in the country.

Najib's step-son Riza Shariz Abdul Aziz was grilled by the MACC for the fourth consecutive day.

Paya Besar MP Mohd Shahar Abdullah was appointed the new Umno information chief.

Looking ahead

Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali and Ministry Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin will be hosting a Hari Raya open house at 7.30pm, Padang Awam Taman Kosas in Ampang.