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Here's what you should know today.
Key Highlights
Hadi ready for jail
PN rally hopscotching
Data transparency push
Hadi ready for jail
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang says he is ready to go to prison.
The Marang MP was probed for sedition after questioning the authority of Pardons Boards in the country.
However, no charges have been filed against him yet.
Speaking in Parliament, Hadi said he was ready to be punished, and if given a choice, would prefer to go to prison than pay a fine.
He said he would rather his money go to PAS' Pasti pre-schools.
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PN rally hopscotching
Perikatan Nasional has changed the venue for their Sept 16 rally yet again.
Initially supposed to be held near Sogo, PN Youth then mooted a move to Bukit Bintang before suggesting another move - this time in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur.
PN also appears to be downplaying the seriousness of their rally, which was at first billed as a protest against prosecutors withdrawing corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
PN is now saying that the event will be a "gathering", and will celebrate Malaysia Day.
However, Zahid's discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) will still be a primary focus of the event.
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Data transparency push
The government is ramping up efforts to better data transparency.
A cabinet committee has agreed in principle to legislate a Freedom of Information Act and amend the Official Secrets Act.
Meanwhile, the Environment Department (DOE) has also allowed the public to download Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports.
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Other news that matter
Police detained Bersatu activist Chegubard for failure to cooperate in six different investigations.
Police insist the arrest is unrelated to PN's Sept 16 rally.
A PN lawmaker is urging the government to stop being in denial about problems regarding the supply of locally produced rice.
Two former Felcra chairpersons, Tajuddin Abdul Rahman and Bung Moktar Radin, will be called to give statements before the Public Accounts Committee.
All MPs are now required to undergo mandatory health screenings.
Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil's quest for martyrdom for opposing Umno-DAP ties did not come to fruition after the supreme council decided not to discuss sacking him.
The government is looking to venture into outer space, starting with plans for launch site study.
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