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Hate speech for hire
Cabinet being assembled
Harapan-BN campaign together
Hate speech for hire
TikTok confirmed with Malaysiakini that at least three May 13 warning videos were paid for.
However, TikTok was not able to verify who paid for the videos.
The authorities have summoned the social media platform over the paid content.
Previously, a PN-linked page was only found to have had paid advertisements disparaging Anwar Ibrahim by linking him to Israel and twisting historical facts.
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Cabinet being assembled
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim aims to unveil his cabinet within the next two days.
He said his list is almost settled and he would be meeting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong this morning, before heading to Tambun for a "kenduri rakyat".
Sources told Malaysiakini that a partial announcement could be made today.
Meanwhile, Perikatan Nasional is assembling a shadow cabinet.
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Harapan-BN campaign together
Two weeks ago, BN and Harapan were fiercely campaigning against each other in the final leg of the 15th general election.
On Wednesday night, they campaigned together to take down PN in Tioman.
Amanah president Mohamad Sabu shared a stage with BN's Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail - where they took aim at PN's attitude and "threatening" ideology.
Harapan’s Selangor and Negeri Sembilan chapters are also prepared to work with BN to face the forthcoming state elections.
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Other news that matter
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that the Louis Vuitton loafers he has been sporting of late were a gift from the Johor sultan from two years ago.
As prime minister now, however, Anwar said he should not be receiving gifts from the public.
Experts believe Anwar will play a diplomatic balancing act between the East and the West as part of his foreign policy.
Umno will table a motion to amend the party constitution during its general assembly next month - which may cover loopholes in the anti-hopping law.
The High Court in Shah Alam ordered DAP’s Tony Pua and Yeo Bee Yin to pay RM350,000 in damages to former deputy women, family and community development minister Chew Mei Fun over a defamation suit linked to allegations that land was sold to MCA at an undervalued price.
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