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Cops arrest Yusoff Rawther for allegedly possessing guns, drugs

Sep 11, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

ANWAR Ibrahim’s former research assistant, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, was arrested after he was found in possession of two pistols and more than 300 grams of marijuana, his lawyer Rafique Rashid said. Rafique said his client has maintained that the pistols and drugs “were planted” by those who have an axe to grind with him.
Polis jumpa pistol dan dadah, Yusoff Rawther ditahan | The Malaysian Insight

Sep 11, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

BEKAS pembantu penyelidik Anwar Ibrahim, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther ditahan selepas beliau didapati memiliki dua pistol dan lebih 300 gram ganja, kata peguamnya Rafique Rashid. Rafique berkata anak guamnya menegaskan pistol dan dadah tersebut diletakkan dalam keretanya sebagai perangkap oleh pihak yang mempunyai dendam atau permusuhan dengannya.
I was doing my duty, says Teresa Kok

Sep 10, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

SEPUTEH MP Teresa Kok, who sparked controversy over her remarks on mandatory halal certification for restaurants and food businesses, said it was never her intention to oppose the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim). Kok said she was only performing her duty as an elected lawmaker and denied being disrespectful towards Islam. “I am not questioning our halal certification, Jakim or disrespecting Islamic rights. I have a responsibility to voice the concerns of our multiracial people.
Difficult for Perikatan to sustain 4 states without federal support, say analysts | The Malaysian Insight

Sep 10, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

IT WOULD be challenging for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to sustain its newly formed State Government 4 (SG4) in the long term, as the opposition-controlled states will need federal government support to keep things running smoothly, analysts have said. Speaking to The Vibes, analysts said that PN-led states in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, and Perlis may struggle to garner support from Putrajaya, adding that PN cannot afford to create another rift with the Madani administration.
Sukar untuk Perikatan kekalkan 4 negeri tanpa sokongan persekutuan, kata penganalisis

Sep 10, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

PASTI mencabar bagi Perikatan Nasional (PN) untuk mengekalkan State Goverment 4 (SG4) yang baru ditubuhkan dalam jangka masa panjang, kerana negeri yang dikuasai pembangkang memerlukan sokongan kerajaan persekutuan untuk memastikan keadaan berjalan lancar, kata penganalisis.
Saya hanya jalankan tugas, kata Teresa Kok

Sep 10, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

AHLI Parlimen Seputeh Teresa Kok, yang mencetuskan kontroversi berhubung kenyataannya mengenai pensijilan halal mandatori untuk restoran dan perniagaan makanan, berkata beliau tidak pernah berniat untuk menentang Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (Jakim). Kok berkata dia hanya menjalankan tugasnya sebagai ahli parlimen yang dipilih dan menafikan tidak menghormati Islam. “Saya tidak mempersoalkan pensijilan halal, Jakim atau tidak menghormati hak Islam.
Teresa Kok tidak wajar disiasat, kata Zaid

Sep 8, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

AHLI Parlimen DAP Teresa Kok tidak wajar disiasat oleh polis kerana menimbulkan kebimbangan mengenai cadangan peraturan pensijilan halal, kata bekas menteri undang-undang Zaid Ibrahim. Dalam satu posting di X, Zaid turut menyelar DAP kerana tidak membela Kok. “Beliau telah membangkitkan perkara kepentingan awam yang boleh diselesaikan dengan cepat dengan akal fikiran,” kata Zaid. Kok tidak boleh diketepikan sebagai pengacau, tambahnya.
DAP has thrown Teresa Kok under the bus, says Zaid Ibrahim | The Malaysian Insight

Sep 8, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

FORMER law minister Zaid Ibrahim has criticised DAP for not standing up for its lawmaker Teresa Kok, who is under police investigation for raising concerns over a halal certification proposal. Zaid accused the party of throwing the senior MP “under the bus.”“She had brought up a matter of public interest that could quickly be resolved with common sense,” he said on Facebook. He added that Kok should not be dismissed as a troublemaker.
Human activity, soil erosion caused KL sinkhole, says govt

Sep 7, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

HUMAN activity and soil erosion were among the primary factors responsible for the 8m-deep sinkhole that appeared on Jalan Masjid India last month, which tragically claimed the life of an Indian national, according to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry. The ministry reached this conclusion following investigations by several agencies, including the Mineral and Geoscience Department, which used ground-penetrating radar to probe the area.
Aktiviti manusia, hakisan tanah punca lubang benam KL, kata kementerian

Sep 7, 2024 | themalaysianinsight.com | Alfian Z.M. Tahir

AKTIVITI manusia dan hakisan tanah adalah antara faktor yang menyebabkan lubang benam sedalam 8 meter di Jalan Masjid India bulan lepas yang meragut nyawa seorang warga India, kata Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam. Kementerian itu memetik penemuan daripada pelbagai agensi, termasuk jabatan mineral dan geosains yang menjalankan siasatan menggunakan peralatan radar penembusan darat, dalam mencapai kesimpulan ini.