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PKR affairs

  • PKR today named Dr Zaliha Mustafa and Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as the party’s two new vice-presidents.

    Party information chief Fahmi Fadzil said in a statement that the decision was made by PKR’s political bureau that met in Batu Pahat today, ahead of the Johor Harapan election machinery launch tonight.

    He said PKR will also postpone its annual congress from June 26-28 to Aug 14-16.

    “The postponement is to make way for Johor PKR and Negeri Sembilan PKR to increase preparations for the upcoming elections,” Fahmi (above) said.

    The annual congress’ venue will remain at the Melaka International Trade Centre in Ayer Keroh.

    Former minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa

Law enforcement

  • The police have submitted two investigation papers concerning former MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).

    Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director M Kumar informed the media today that the papers were referred to the AGC for further instructions on June 4 - the day after police recorded Azam’s statement.

    One case concerns Bloomberg’s Feb 10 article on Azam’s shares in financial services company Velocity Capital.

    The other relates to a police report lodged by businessperson Albert Tei, who alleged that Azam threatened and attempted to stop him from exposing the Sabah mining licence scandal in November 2024.

READ MORE: Cops record Azam’s statement over ‘defamatory’ shareholdings article, ‘threats’ against Albert

  • Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay today said the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) is looking into “two or three cases” involving senior police officers holding the rank of senior assistant commissioner and above.

    According to Harian Metro, Ayob said he had received public complaints and would personally monitor the progress of the IPCC probes.

    “I will follow up to ensure that appropriate action is taken,” he reportedly said during a book launch in Kuching, Sarawak.

    Ayob also stressed that police personnel could no longer assume that misconduct would only be scrutinised internally by the Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (Jips), with the IPCC as an external oversight mechanism.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay

Syariah law

  • PAS’ women’s wing expressed its backing of the syariah legal system, following concerns raised by SIS Forum regarding the increasing use of caning.

    In a statement today, the Dewan Muslimat for Terengganu PAS said punishment in Islam is part of a broader framework of education, guidance, and deterrence to encourage personal responsibility and protect the well-being of society.

    Its chief, Zarani Othman, said upholding values amid growing challenges faced by families today should be a collective responsibility shared by all members of society.

    She said the wing is confident that syariah, when implemented properly, contributes to a dignified, responsible, and prosperous society.

READ MORE: COMMENT | Caning, justice, and the future of syariah criminal enforcement

Healthcare

  • Segamat Hospital needs 49 more doctors, specifically medical officers, on top of its existing 120 doctors.

    Johor exco for health and environment Ling Tian Soon said the services of these healthcare workers are urgently needed to manage various services and departments, some of which operate 24 hours a day.

    The lack of manpower, he said in a Facebook post today, has caused longer waiting times and the rescheduling of some appointments.

READ MORE: Short-staffed Segamat Hospital O&G to close, Johor health dept says it's addressing issue

  • The Sabah State Health Department (JKNS) will place three permanent medical officers (MOs) and two temporary MOs at Lahad Datu Hospital in July.

    According to Bernama, JKNS said it took the current shortage of MOs at the hospital seriously.

    “This swift action is essential to ensure that the continuity of clinical operations and core services at Lahad Datu Hospital are not affected,” it said in a statement.

Royal crisis

  • Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the royal crisis in Negeri Sembilan to be resolved via negotiations instead of through legal challenges.

    Speaking to reporters in Putrajaya today, he said discussions would be the “best path” to respect the sovereignty of the state’s Council of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar and the Ruling Chiefs (Dewan Keadilan dan Undang).

    “There is no need to bring the matter before a tribunal or court,” the New Straits Times quoted the Umno president as saying.

READ MORE: Court freezes moves against N Sembilan royal council, orders status quo maintained

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