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PM calls it hot air, Dr M breathes fire
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PM calls it hot air, Dr M breathes fire
Another flaming affair
‘Busybody’ in Zahid’s DNAA
PM calls it hot air, Dr M breathes fire
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is convinced that the talk of an alleged plot to unseat his administration is nothing more than hot air.
He accused Perikatan Nasional of hoodwinking its supporters with the idea in order for them not to lose spirit.
Anwar also said the opposition does not have the numbers to move a vote of no confidence against him in Parliament.
In light of this, the prime minister instructed his cabinet and government officials not to be sidetracked, and to focus on developing the nation.
On the other hand, his arch nemesis, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was breathing fire after a blog implicated him in attempting to bribe the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to orchestrate a political coup.
The former premier, who is a master in engineering the downfall of his successors, demanded proof and called the anonymous accuser a coward.
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Another flaming affair
A fire broke out at DAP lawmaker Ngeh Koo Ham’s residence, which led to three cars being razed.
Police suspect arson and are investigating if the incident is related to the Beruas MP’s suggestion to include non-Muslim experts in a syariah law committee, which courted fierce backlash from the opposition and Islamic groups.
Ngeh, who had apologised and retracted his suggestion days after issuing a media statement on Dec 28, has blamed PAS and Bersatu for fanning the flames and sowing hatred against him.
“The fruit of hate is violence. Because they fanned (sentiments) and provoked people to hate me. Otherwise, why would someone want to burn my car, my house, while knowing that I am at home, to kill me in my house?” he asked.
Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin, however, criticised Ngeh for pointing the finger at Perikatan Nasional.
He said that Muslims would react to their own volition when outsiders meddle in Islamic affairs.
Ngeh is known for his unwavering stand on religious freedom. This had also become campaign fodder in the 2022 general election and last year’s polls for six states.
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‘Busybody’ in Zahid’s DNAA
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his corruption case continues to be a thorn in the flesh.
The Umno president criticised the Malaysian Bar for poking its nose into the matter when it was neither the complainant nor the victim.
The Malaysian Bar had filed for a judicial review to challenge the DNAA for 47 corruption charges involving the misuse of tens of millions of ringgit from the charitable foundation Yayasan Akalbudi, in which it named the attorney-general as the respondent.
In a court filing objecting to the judicial review application, Zahid said the decision to grant the DNAA was not the AG’s decision alone but was also an order from the High Court.
“In short, the applicant (Bar) is a mere ‘busybody’ in this case. Only a party who is adversely or gravely affected by the decision of the public prosecutor in this case may apply for leave to file judicial review.
“This was obviously not the case with the applicant,” he added.
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Other news that matter
MACC quizzed Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor for three hours. The Kedah Football Association (KFA) president is believed to have been questioned regarding alleged corruption in the state football club.
Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was questioned by MACC for almost five hours. This is to facilitate investigations into the previous governments using RM700 million to promote and advertise their achievements.
Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairperson Hajiji Noor said GRS will not be part of moves to topple the federal government as this would lead to chaos and instability in the country.
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