Good morning. Here's what you should know today.

Key Highlights

  • Dr M probed over 'anti-royal' rant

  • King's birthday wish

  • PM's school toilets reform

Dr M probed over 'anti-royal' rant

Police investigated Dr Mahathir Mohamad over remarks that were allegedly critical of the royal institution.

Mahathir is being probed for contempt towards the monarchy, over a video in which he allegedly said that Malays cannot rely on the Malay rulers to protect them.

He is also being probed under Section 124B of the Penal Code for alleged activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.

This is believed to be in regards to his Malay Proclamation campaign.

Police will also be taking statements from PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP’s P Ramasamy.

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King's birthday wish

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is celebrating his official birthday today.

In an address to the nation last night, the monarch called on all Malaysians not to turn religious issues into polemics and political disputes.

Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said pluralism and tolerance were the country's main strengths.

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PM's school toilets reform

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suggested that students be trained to clean school toilets.

He said this will educate students about cleanliness and respect for all people including those who clean toilets.

Anwar said he had a similar policy when he was the education minister back in 1986.

HIGHLIGHTS

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Other news that matter

  • Pakatan Harapan and BN sources told Malaysiakini that the latter is seeking to contest 17 seats in Selangor after initially being offered 10 seats.

    Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari later said that the two coalitions have reached an agreement on 49 out of the 56 state seats.

  • Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi invited the party’s former leaders or members to attend the upcoming Umno general assembly as observers.

  • Macau’s security authority denied that Jho Low was hiding there and slammed the MACC for “unilaterally” claiming this.

    Meanwhile, 1MDB whistleblower Xavier Justo suggested that China is unlikely to release Low to face charges in Malaysia.

HIGHLIGHTS

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Minister: Salaries for local labour need to go up even if costs increase
Johor Orang Asli fume at 'trespass' claims, order to vacate land