KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Rafizi Ramli advised the anti-graft agency to email him if they are interested in recording his statement for their probe involving an RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.The Pandan MP said that it is the preferred method of contacting him since he does not use WhatsApp or answer calls from unknown numbers.“Don’t worry, I have never run away. I have been detained by authorities dozens of times since 2010, and not once have I fled,” he added.Rafizi said this after his ex-aide, James Chai, presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today to facilitate the graft buster’s investigation. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Negeri Sembilan BN, led by Umno, has requested an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir regarding the latest developments following their withdrawal of support for Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.Its chairperson, Jalaluddin Alias, said they are prepared to become the opposition if Pakatan Harapan continues to lead the state.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

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[KiniNews] Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun will continue leading the state under a "minority government", as per the Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir's instructions.

Aminuddin said he had held an audience with the state ruler after all 14 Umno assemblypersons declared the withdrawal of their support for the menteri besar's leadership.

"Tuanku Muhriz advised and decreed that I continue my duties as the menteri besar as usual. (The decision) will ensure that the state's administrative duties are able to proceed smoothly," Aminuddin told a press conference at his official residence in Seremban today.

Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Perikatan Nasional has announced its readiness to cooperate with BN.

All five PN state assemblypersons in Negeri Sembilan made the announcement at a press conference in Seremban earlier today, shortly after BN declared a loss of confidence in Aminuddin.

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KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has presented Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar with a list of candidates to be the new MACC chief commissioner.When asked about the number of people on the list, the premier jokingly responded that he had submitted 120 names to the king.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Anwar described allegations that his visit to Africa last year was to stash embezzled funds as gross slander."So many issues... I don't think I need to respond to this one. If the person makes a claim, then he or she must provide proof," he said.He was responding to questions over claims in a new video clip that had surfaced recently.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has held several meetings with PKR lawmakers who are aligned with his estranged former deputy, Rafizi Ramli.Commenting on this, Rafizi, who was not part of the meet-ups, said the dialogues were neither nefarious nor out of the ordinary, but harmonious and “fatherly”.“My impression was… it was a normal conversation. PM assured the backbenchers that he met that he respects the right of these backbenchers to voice out. It’s mostly very fatherly,” he told reporters.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has announced that he will determine a new candidate to lead the MACC, indicating that the tenure of the current chief commissioner, Azam Baki, will not be extended.“His Majesty has decreed that he will select a new chief commissioner of the MACC to lead the agency," said the Royal Press Office.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Negeri Sembilan’s Undang Yang Empat’s move to depose Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Yang di-Pertuan Besar is valid, opined former menteri besar Rais Yatim.However, Rais, who is also a scholar of adat perpatih - the Minangkabau customary law - suggested that the royal crisis be resolved amicably so as not to tarnish the customs and the names of any quarter.He explained that the chieftains or undangs of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Rembau, and Johol - who hold the power to appoint the Yang di-Pertuan Besar - also have the right to depose the state ruler under Article 10 of the Negeri Sembilan constitution.Meanwhile, in a separate story, two individuals, including the deputy chairperson of a non-governmental organisation, have been remanded for four days, from today.This is to assist in investigations into the alleged misappropriation of about RM230 million in zakat funds.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] After invoking their authority to “sack” Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, the state's territorial chieftains are now going after Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun.The Undang Yang Empat - together with another state chieftain, the Tunku Besar Tampin - called for the members of the Negeri Sembilan state assembly to remove Aminuddin from office."We hereby proclaim that Aminuddin is unfit to lead the state administration and thus he should rightfully be removed from the office," they said.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Puchong PKR division chief Zaihasri Jaafar has described a commotion at its recent annual general division meeting as a “minor commotion” typical of the party's democratic process and maintained that the overall meeting proceeded smoothly.He also claimed that the unrest was instigated by a committee member who had ignored decorum and acted in an unruly manner when he seized a microphone and demanded to speak.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said a declaration by the state’s four chieftains removing Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir from the throne is invalid.He argued that this is because the undang (ruling chief) of Sungai Ujong, Mubarak Thahak, had already been sacked.However, Aminuddin’s response does not take into account that the other three undangs also agreed to invoke their power to remove Tuanku Muhriz, and that state law does not require a decision by all four of the chieftains.The state’s four chieftains, by powers vested in them via the Negeri Sembilan Constitution, are responsible for electing the state’s ruler - the Yang di-Pertuan Besar or Yamtuan Besar - from among the descendants of Raja Radin Raja Lenggang.Yesterday, Mubarak and the three other undangs met and said that they had unanimously agreed to remove Tuanku Muhriz as Yang di-Pertuan Besar.They also issued a proclamation for Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar to be installed as the next Yang di-Pertuan Besar with immediate effect.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters today that the government is prioritising fuel for domestic needs.This was in response to reports that Malaysia is selling its fuel supply to Australia.Anwar said they would only consider supplying fuel if there is a surplus.Meanwhile, in a separate story, James Chai, who was an aide to former economy minister Rafizi Ramli, will return to Malaysia for questioning by the MACC regarding the RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant Arm Holdings.His lawyer, Ragunath Kesavan, confirmed this to Malaysiakini today.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Businessperson Albert Tei, who has been on a warpath against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki since exposing the Sabah mining scandal, has now submitted a memorandum to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The memorandum calls for action against Azam over his shareholding controversy and on the allegations against the MACC.Claiming that the government has failed to address the issue effectively, Tei said: “We as Malaysians have the right to know what is happening.”The MACC has denied any involvement in the alleged corporate mafia, which was first exposed by Bloomberg.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a former express bus driver and a woman have been remanded for four days, from today until Sunday, to assist in investigations into alleged dangerous driving.They are being investigated over an incident involving the former driver, who was alleged to have driven dangerously while engaging in inappropriate behaviour with a woman on the North-South Expressway.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has urged police to confirm whether they have arrested a woman for allegedly criticising Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.This is after the police’s silence for more than 24 hours since press queries about the reported arrest of a TikTok user who goes by Jorjet Myla under the Sedition Act, purportedly over a video rant against the premier.When contacted, Hassan said under the Police Act, all police action must be transparent and in compliance with regulations.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the Court of Appeal was told today that the 2023 decision to grant Ahmad Zahid Hamidi a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case did not break any law.Senior federal counsel Ahmad Hanir Hambaly submitted that the public prosecutor (PP)’s DNAA decision was made within the scope of his powers and jurisdiction under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution and Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code.__________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv