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

PKR polls close with Azmin set to win

The PKR party election has come to a close with Mohamed Azmin Ali looking set to defeat his rival Mohd Rafizi Ramli for the deputy president post, but not without more problems along the way.

Among others, allegations of money politics have surfaced in Lanang, while a PKR election officer was arrested in Julau over an alleged “cyber attack”.

Moving ahead, PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said 2,735 delegates will be attending the party’s national congress from Nov 16 to 18.

Death for ‘heinous crimes’

A nine-month-old baby has reportedly died after being raped and abused by her caretaker's husband, prompting public outrage.

Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh, who has previously called for the abolition of the death penalty, has suggested that the courts should be allowed discretion to impose the death penalty against “heinous crimes” such as these.

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has also called for stiffer punishments, but stopped short of calling for the alleged perpetrator’s death.

Villagers sceptical as Lynas highlights safety record

The Australian rare earth mining company told a public hearing in Kuantan that it has adhered to all regulations to ensure the safety of its refinery’s operations and is prepared to continue to do so.

However, members of the public at the hearing appear sceptical and made clear that they want no nonsense from the government.

Other Kinibites

A report by Berita Harian claims that former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak , two former ministers, an ex-deputy minister and three others would be charged soon over an RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for schools in Sarawak.

Kedah Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir said he would lobby the federal government to provide an allocation for rubber tappers suffering from a slump in rubber prices.

Army veteran Mohd Ali Baharom, better known as “Ali Tinju”, claims to be a changed person and has sought to join Bersatu.

Looking ahead

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is starting his official visit to Singapore today.

The UN and the EU are holding a forum titled 'Universality of Human Rights in the Context of Religious Freedom' in Kuala Lumpur, where Suhakam chairperson Razali Ismail is expected to attend.

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is chairing the Law Enforcement Action Committee Meeting today.

The Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors General Association is expected to hold a press conference on the government’s move to expand the ban on smoking.