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No minister for non-Muslim affairs
Sabah scandal videos 'inadmissible'
DAP drama escalates
No minister for non-Muslim affairs
The cabinet has decided not to take up a lawmaker’s suggestion for there to be a non-Muslim religious affairs minister.
This is after several politicians kicked up a fuss over the suggestion with flimsy arguments about such a minister undermining Islam’s position in the country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the current cabinet portfolios are sufficient to represent the interests of all Malaysians.
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Sabah scandal videos 'inadmissible'
MACC chief Azam Baki elaborated on his claim that there’s insufficient evidence in the Sabah corruption scandal.
Critics had argued that the videos show a prima facie case and that there’s enough material for a Netflix series.
However, Azam countered that because the videos publicly available were edited, they could not be used for investigations or as evidence in court.
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DAP drama escalates
Drama and tensions in DAP are heating up as party elections loom near.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke had dismissed speculation of infighting.
Separately, his purported rival Lim Guan Eng dismissed claims that his family had established a dynasty in the party.
However, Guan Eng is reportedly seeking support from DAP’s old guard to help keep him afloat.
Meanwhile, after a dinner honouring Lim Kit Siang, an aide to Guan Eng hurled insults at Penang DAP chief Steven Sim, calling the latter a traitor.
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