Muda president Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz has questioned Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming’s announcement of a RM216.44 million allocation for housing development, public amenities, and community welfare in Johor.
Although Nga said the funds were allocated as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan, Amira asked why such announcements tend to be made when an election draws near.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming “Does the allocation get disbursed only when there is an election?” she asked, noting previous instances where Nga announced allocations in past by-elections.
She also chastised Pakatan Harapan for resorting to such tactics, after criticising it during its time in the opposition.
Ahead of tomorrow’s nomination day, the Election Commission said it has sold 593 nomination forms for the Johor election.
Of these, only 133 candidates have paid their deposits. They have until tomorrow morning to settle the payment.
A total of 56 seats are being contested in the election.
Election rules require candidates vying for a state seat to pay a RM5,000 deposit and another RM3,000 deposit to ensure the removal of their campaign materials once the election is concluded.
Prison officers should not get legal protections in the proposed amendments to the Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026, said human rights group Suaram, pointing to a report that described how inmates were beaten at the Taiping prison in January last year.
In the proposed bill, Section 63A of the law would protect prison officers from legal action if any act or negligence
“The proposed Section 63A raises serious concerns. Rather than responding to the findings of the Taiping Prison Public Inquiry by strengthening oversight and ensuring effective remedies for victims, Parliament is being asked to consider a provision that grants statutory protection from legal proceedings to prison officers.
“These are broad legal concepts that may be relied upon precisely in situations involving the use of force and prison security - the very circumstances examined by the inquiry,” said Suaram executive director Azura Nasron.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to work even harder after a Merdeka Center found him to be the most favoured political leader, with an approval rating of 52 percent.
According to Bernama, the Tambun MP said he cannot afford to be complacent over any recognition received and would continue striving to deliver his best for the people and the nation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim “Alhamdulillah. We always try to do our best, work harder, and not get carried away by such praises,” he reportedly said.
Police will use saliva test kits at roadblocks to detect the use of illicit drugs mixed into vape liquids.
According to Bernama, Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Hussein Omar Khan said the move follows a recent spate of road accidents involving drivers impaired by synthetic drugs.
Hussein Omar Khan “These drugs are easily obtained, whether through online purchases, at entertainment outlets, or through distribution among users of the drugs,” he said.
He added that the NCID recorded 108 cases involving 138 arrests linked to the use of synthetic drug liquids nationwide last year.
However, up to June 10 this year, 168 cases involving 267 arrests had already been recorded, indicating a significant increase in the abuse of the substance.
The Customs Department has seized 72 servers containing advanced AI chips, valued at an estimated RM52.9 million, at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Trade Zone on suspicion of violating the Strategic Trade Act 2010.
The seizure was made during an inspection at a warehouse in the free trade zone at about 4.30pm on June 5.
“Preliminary investigations found that the servers were to be re-exported to a country in Asia.
“The servers were declared as ’computer components’ to avoid detection by the authorities,” Bernama quoted him as saying at a press conference.
He said the syndicate is also believed to have used Malaysia as a transit point to ensure the servers could be exported to their final destination without facing any restrictions. - Mkini
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