He pointed out that PAS was “not an immigration counter for the hereafter” responsible for handing out “heaven stamps” to those who sign up as members and vote for it. “Heaven does not belong to PAS. Heaven belongs to Allah,” he reminded.

Mahfuz was responding to PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan’s statement that supporting or joining PAS can lead a person to heaven. The Amanah leader said that while PAS can encourage people to support and vote for the party, it must be emphasised that PAS was never given a sacred mandate to determine who enters heaven.

“PAS should not behave as though it is the gatekeeper of heaven - those who vote for PAS get the door opened, while those who do not are told to wait outside.

“If one vote for PAS is indeed a ticket to heaven, I would like to ask directly: Since when did a ballot paper become a passport to the hereafter, and since when was a political party given the power to determine a person’s final destination?” he asked in a statement.

Only Allah knows

Urging politicians against overzealousness, Mahfuz said they should refrain from “turning heaven into currency for buying votes” in their pursuit of power.

“Islam teaches us that a person’s standing in the eyes of Allah is determined by faith, piety, good deeds, justice, trustworthiness and the mercy of Allah. Not by the colour of a flag, a party logo or the candidate’s number on a ballot paper.

“More worryingly, statements like this could create the perception that Muslims who choose other parties are somehow on the wrong path and have no place in heaven.

“If voting for PAS is a ticket to heaven, what then is the fate of Muslims who do not vote for PAS? Does that mean Muslims who are not members, do not vote for and do not support PAS will be deemed to enter hell?” he asked in a statement.

Arguing that statements like Takiyuddin’s are not a healthy way of bringing Islam into politics, Mahfuz said the religion is far greater than PAS.

“If they truly want to make politics a struggle for Islam, then talk about trust, justice, corruption, poverty, education, the welfare of the people and the ethics of governance. Show it through administration and deeds, rather than claiming that support for a political party is a ticket to the hereafter.

“That is not Takiyuddin’s right. It is not PAS’ right. It is the absolute right of Allah,” he added.

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Not the first time

This is not the first time PAS leaders have invoked divine rewards as part of their political appeal.

The party and its leaders have, on various occasions, sought to frame political support not merely as a choice at the ballot box, but as something carrying religious merit or consequences in the hereafter.

Takiyuddin had said those who died fighting to defend Islam would be regarded as martyrs, rewarded with divine blessings and granted entry into heaven.

He said the phrase “joining PAS means entering heaven” could be interpreted as political opponents mocking the party, but maintained that PAS’ struggle was rooted in Islam and aligned with teachings commanded by Allah.

asokkumar : But PAS says so.

Nehru made him India’s first education minister, Abul Kalam Azad distorted history to cover up misdeeds of Islamic tyrants

PIS

– PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang circa 2016

COMMENT | The dumbest argument made against PAS is that it exploits religion. PAS does not need to exploit religion because PAS more often than not defines religious policies in this country.

PAS' first principles are its atavistic interpretations of religious dogma. Its political agenda, which it has sometimes sublimated when it was in Pakatan Rakyat, for instance, is to make a theocratic state in form and, more importantly, in substance.

PAS has never hidden who they are.

Here are a few examples of religious exploitation: Presiding over the religious conversion of a youth; claiming that the destruction of an illegal holy site is a victory, then attempting to walk back on that statement; the wearing of the tudung (headscarf), when many women argue that it is a choice that is denied to them; non-Muslims interpreting Quranic verse to suit a political narrative; and advocating for Islamisation through the constitutional process when you claim to be a secular party.

Kajang pigeon : I understand now why Poland has strict policies, i also understand why the US is liberating Iran, Singapore as well deports these fanatics as soon as they get out of hand...

Asam Pedas : In short, it’s dangerous what pas wants to do to this nation. Once it gets 2/3 majority, what ever type of democracy we practiced will be dead and forever buried. 

With zero governance and selective welfare we will be fully Islamic and completely bankrupt completing with the likes of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Four years earlier, he fought at the Battle of Lepanto (a super important victory for Christendom), where the fleet of the Holy League confronted the Ottoman navy on October 7, 1571.

Cervantes got shot multiple times, and permanently lost the use of his left hand. He was incredibly proud of having fought there, later describing Lepanto “as one of the great events of his life”.

Then, in 1575, while sailing back toward Spain, his ship was attacked by Algerian corsairs.

They captured him and took him across the Mediterranean to Algiers.

For the next five years, he lived as a slave awaiting ransom…

From Lepanto to Algiers

Algiers belonged to the Ottoman political world, although its corsair society possessed “considerable autonomy”, and Christian captives could be sold, put to work, held for ransom, or incorporated into households according to their circumstances.

Cervantes became one of them.

His captors believed he might be worth a lot of money because letters found on him made him appear more important than he actually was. This helped keep him alive while making his release more expensive.

But Cervantes had absolutely no intention of spending the rest of his life there…

He Tried to Escape Again and Again

He tried to escape.
Then he tried again.
And again.
And again.

One attempt involved Cervantes and other captives hiding in a cave outside Algiers while waiting for a ship that was supposed to carry them back to Christian territory. The plan collapsed after betrayal, and Cervantes assumed full responsibility rather than snitching on his friends.

According to the sworn testimony recorded in the Información de Argel (October 1580), when the Turks were binding the group, Cervantes declared loudly so that both Turks and Moors could hear him:

“None of these Christians who are here are guilty in this business, because I alone have been the author of it and the one who induced them to flee.”

Taken alone before Hasan Pasha, he repeated that he alone was responsible and begged that any punishment fall only on him. Despite death threats, a rope placed around his neck, and hands bound behind his back as if for hanging, he refused to name any other Christian.

Another scheme involved trying to arrange a larger escape by sea.

"The US has never sought to determine Malaysia’s political leadership. Any account to the contrary is false," David H Gamble Jr, who is in charge of the embassy in Kuala Lumpur, said in a short statement to Malaysiakini early this morning. 

In his winding-up speech at the 72nd PAS muktamar in Kota Bharu yesterday, Hadi said that the purported offer was extended during one of former US president Barack Obama’s visits to Malaysia, when several PAS leaders were invited to an event at the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

Both of Obama’s visits to Malaysia in 2014 and 2015 happened during Najib Abdul Razak’s premiership, who is imprisoned after being convicted in 2020 on seven charges involving abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering linked to RM42 million in SRC International funds.

Hadi recounts spurning US offer to topple Najib-led BN govt, aproven liar. Hadi No Longer Denies Receiving UMNO Money?

One Malaysian : The reason his lies are getting more wilder by the day is coz he knows he is untouchable! No one dares take action against him !Let's see if the US also is scared of him!

FellowMalaysian : Barack Obama came to meet Najib Tun Razak on his trips to KL in 2014 and 2015. PAS wasn't part of the ruling government and was not a political force to be reckoned with then. 

Why would Obama's agenda include making overtures to meet up with representatives of an Islamic fundamentalist party who has little chance of taking over the government? 

On top of that, it was actually DrMahathir who the US representatives were keen to meet up with. Self-aggrandisement based on false claim will not help Hadi to win support.

BrownJaguar5869 : 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆. Hadi Awang has made a very serious allegation. He claims the US was willing to help bring down the BN government and even discussed who should become Prime Minister. 

Now the US Embassy has publicly said his account is false. Come on lah. If you are going to accuse a foreign government of interfering in Malaysia’s political leadership, you cannot simply throw out an allegation like this. Show us the evidence. 

This supposedly happened more than 10 years ago. If there are records, correspondence or people who can substantiate what happened, produce them. An allegation this serious needs evidence. Malaysians deserve better than claims thrown around from a political stage.

JBond : Ada orang mabuk Timah lah. Or May be drink too much Teh tarik from Kelantan’s taps. That’s why he talked nonsense. The Americans are calling Hadi a liar. Marang, sue them lah! Berani kah?

Warm Skies : Defaming the US Embassy and officials of wanting to bring down the then Malaysian govt is slanderous and libellous. 

Hadi must be brought to the courts and PDRM to explain and testify. The US Embassy in response strongly denies such an incidence, and now it is left to the accuser to provide evidence of his claim.

apanama is back : In diplomacy, officials say a statement is "false," "inaccurate," or "misleading" instead of calling someone a "liar". Saying "that claim is false" questions the statement, not the person. This avoids a direct personal insult. It keeps communication open. It leaves room to negotiate. 

It focuses on the facts. It allows both sides to save dignity and de-escalate tension. Anwar should grab this opportunity to investigate, arrest and prosecute Hadi Awang for his compulsive lying, as this is treason and treachery. 

An IMMEDIATE denial by the US Embassy, calling Hadi's claim FALSE on Sunday morning, showed that the US knows its stuff very well when it comes to Malaysian politics. The Embassy can't wait for Monday. 

That is how seriously the US take the matter while Hadi lied through his teeth. There is NO valid reason for the US to do so, since it knows Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. 

Moreover, the US knows that general elections are held periodically, almost every five years, and that the incoming administration respects the people's mandate. Hadi's story is merely a 'cerita dongeng.'

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s public preference for an earlier GE16, rather than waiting until the parliamentary term expires in early 2028, is less a sudden revelation than the logical extension of UMNO’s recovery strategy planned by him.

The July and August 2026 state polls provided UMNO a clear momentum. In Johor, BN secured 48 of 56 seats, consolidating its traditional stronghold. In Negeri Sembilan, it took 25 seats and formed the state government, displacing the previous PH administration.

These results have emboldened UMNO’s narrative of a “blue wave” and given Zahid, as party president and BN chairman, greater leverage within the federal coalition, which he is now using without any hesitation.

The forthcoming Melaka state election, widely expected after the UMNO general assembly in mid-September, offers another test in a BN-friendly environment. A solid performance once again would further strengthen the case for early national polls.

Zahid has never hidden that the premiership remains an ambition, even while framing it in the language of destiny and public service. His recent comments on GE timing sit alongside BN’s explicit openness to alliances calculated on “benefits and harms.”

This includes weighing cooperation with PAS or remaining with PH components is now finely balanced.

Such pragmatism is classic elite politics with no permanent friends, only permanent interests. Reports of informal discussions and ground-level resistance within PAS itself underline that any Malay-unity realignment would be transactional and contested.

Tensions inside the current arrangement within the ‘unity government’ are now very clearly visible. A public spat over the Rural and Regional Development Ministry’s spending, Zahid’s portfolio, has exposed differences with the Finance Ministry and Treasury over allocations and payments to contractors.

Claims of overspending relative to approved budgets, followed by defensive responses, create an appearance of discord that weakens the government’s collective discipline.

When senior civil service figures weigh in on the need for ministries to adhere to set budgets, it highlights how administrative friction can quickly acquire political colour. In a system where the civil service retains significant institutional autonomy and historical loyalties, such episodes fuel perceptions of sabotage or selective pressure, whether or not coordinated intent exists.

UMNO ministers’ relative silence or distancing on certain reform bills further signals that the coalition’s reform agenda is not uniformly owned. Political cooperation remains conditional. Returning figures and sharper opposition rhetoric from some quarters add to the sense that the Madani government is entering a more contested phase. Social media amplification of criticisms is predictable in Malaysia’s polarised information environment

Yet the narrative of a meticulously engineered plan by Zahid to collapse the government overstates the degree of control any single actor possesses. Malaysian politics remains a multi-player game involving East Malaysian partners, parliamentary arithmetic, and public opinion.

Zahid’s DNAA on previous charges still hangs in the background of political gossip, but institutional processes and political costs constrain any simple “reopening” scenario. Party delegates at an UMNO assembly can provide cover or pressure, but they do not unilaterally dissolve a federal government.

The deeper issue is structural. The unity arrangement papered over fundamental differences in political bases and visions. PH’s reformist rhetoric has always collided with UMNO’s organisational recovery, establishment politics, and the enduring appeal of ethno-religious mobilisation.

State election outcomes show that Malay-majority constituencies remain responsive to BN’s organisational strength when PH’s delivery narrative falters or when coalition branding confuses voters. An early GE would allow parties to realign more cleanly, but it also risks returning the country to fragmented outcomes and sharper polarisation.

Anwar’s government has delivered relative stability and some fiscal discipline after years of volatility.

Yet the unfinished business of institutional reform, the persistence of patronage networks, and the difficulty of building a durable multi-ethnic electoral majority has left it electorally vulnerable.

Zahid’s manoeuvring is rational within the rules of the existing game. That is maximise UMNO’s position while the window is open. Whether that leads to a change of prime minister, a reconfigured coalition, or an early election depends less on any single “plan” than on the broader balance of forces, parliamentary numbers, royal counsel, economic conditions, and the electorate’s tolerance for continued horse-trading.

Malaysia’s political class continues to prioritise elite bargains over systemic overhaul. The result is recurring instability cycles in which reform is subordinated to survival and succession. The current tensions are not an aberration, they are the system operating as would be expected under such polarization.

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With the death toll soaring and thousands still missing, scrutiny has intensified over China’s handling of information from Tibet. Many have alleged censorship of flood videos, restrictions on foreign journalists and concerns about cross-border data sharing on the glacier and flood risks. China however, rejects these claims.

However, the highlight of the 47-minute interview before a live audience was his explanation of the course of events that led to his deputy, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, being given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).

Anwar said the 47 charges were so flawed that they bothered the conscience of the then-outgoing attorney-general, Idrus Harun, who wanted to set things right before he left office.

Raja Chulan : Obviously, this (request for a DNAA after the court's ruling to enter defence) is a direct interference in the justice system of this country. The trial court had heard and ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case and Zahid was to enter his defence. 

Yet, some weeks later the AG's chambers made a U-turn and requested the same court for a DNAA. I hope this injustice can be rectified when the Federal court / Court of Appeal hears the Bar council's request for review on this matter.

Shaggadag : The prosecution of those charges could not possibly have been "flawed". Bear in mind, in a criminal charge, all the prosecution has to do is to present the evidence in support of the charges it has framed against the accused before a Judge who then decides if there are sufficient grounds to warrant a conviction. 

By the time this stage is reached, the prosecution have completed their job. If the Judge decides there is sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction, the prosecution have essentially succeeded in their task. The Judge then turns to the accused and says, look, I am satisfied the prosecution have presented enough evidence, which if unrebutted, would oblige me to convict you and sentence you appropriately. 

Would you like to provide an explanation as to why I shouldn't do this. The accused says yes, I will explain why the prosecution are wrong and I will call my own witnesses to support me. And he does. But, suddenly and inexplicably, half way through the case for the defence, the prosecution says, no we have decided not to proceed with this case any longer. 

You can't do that. By this stage it is no longer in the hands of the prosecution. Their job is over. The matter has been completed. It is now in the hands of the Judge and no one else. So, please continue to explain why you are not guilty. Perhaps the Judge will agree with you and discharge you. Perhaps he may not. 

That is how the system works for everyone irrespective of political standing. Be a man. Show everyone the prosecution was wrong and that you did not commit these crimes. Continue with your explanations. Let the Judge decide. Unless of course, you know you won't get away with it.

Zahid with his scowl

Last month, former minister Khairy Jamaluddin alleged that trust between Anwar and Zahid was at its “lowest point” since the formation of the Madani government. In response, Anwar insisted that their relationship remains good and dismissed Khairy’s assertion as a “personal opinion”.

 BN-PN tsunami could push Harapan to worst GE outcome since 2008, S'gor defeatThis is complicated by pressure from DAP to deliver institutional reforms by the end of the year and Anwar needing Zahid’s bloc for the two-thirds majority required in the Dewan Rakyat to pass constitutional amendments such as limiting the prime minister’s tenure. 

On Monday, tensions between the two political leaders became obvious when Zahid, who is also the rural and regional development minister, publicly aired frustrations about funding disbursements, which fall under the Finance Ministry under Anwar’s control.

Zahid urged the Finance Ministry to expedite funding disbursements, saying contractors who had completed projects were still waiting for payment and some had been forced out of business because of cash-flow problems.

However, Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican disputed the claim, saying the allocation for rural roads had already been fully disbursed and was not subject to any sanctions.

OrangeCat19 : The betrayal of Zahid UMNO is clear as day light. PH and BN are in a coalition govmt and BN challenged PH in 2 state elections, going to the 3rd. 

Not only that, we can see a string of high profile scandals from BN rule have already brought a huge cost to tax payers and impacted the country's economic development. 

The rakyat deserve better than this kind of disgusting politicians, the very same who are now exploiting race and religious sentiment to fish for votes.

PurpleDragon2199 : Everyone will be surprised if both are not tense. How can someone like Zahid suddenly attempt to walk away from the coalition government, UMNO is thinking they can take over is it? 

No manners…they suddenly forgot they are just invited guest in this government. And just because they won a few extra seats, they are now trying to turn their back against those who helped them. 

Sometimes just no need to give face to them, as the saying goes give them an inch, they asking for a yard - wait and see! You asked for it, stop blaming others!

R_A_G : Padan muka. The Chameleon sowed the seeds of his own destruction. He will realise that being Umno puppet and his constant race and religion pandering to keep himself in power ends up in the worst of two worlds, less support from NM and MM. Trust is very fragile in today's fast shifting political landscape. Lost trust is extremely difficult to regained.

RedRaven6070 : Anwar’s plan was simple: make Zahid DPM, put him in charge of Rural and Regional Development, and tap UMNO’s grassroots to prop up Madani. 

Instead of building Madani, Zahid is busy building Zahid — using the ministry, government machinery and patronage to shore up his own UMNO base. 

What was supposed to be a masterstroke by Anwar now looks like handing Zahid the car keys, then discovering he is not your co‑pilot — He is already planning the route to Putrajaya without you .

Anon2000 : Well, this is what happens when you “encourage” 47 DNAAs and make him the DPM. The arrogance of getting away with 47 charges makes one even more bold.

White Shark : AI, the basic problem you! You have defended UMNO like it belongs to you! You turned down Dr M’s effort to finish off UMNO. Later you gave too much of importance to UMNO giving their ministers lucrative posts. 

Actually what were you out to proof? You are actually a bad politician. You sided the wrong group and you sacked the loyal members of your party eg Rafizi and tried to promote your daughter who fail to win a parliamentary seat on her home ground. 

So, sad to say but you have made too many expensive mistakes for which you are paying for right now. Now you should go for all the corrupt UMNO members and charge them because under PAS they will be released.

Apparently, Felda Global Ventures (FGV) had given him déjà vu. He said the problems uncovered by the Tabung Haji royal commission of inquiry were almost the same: assets bought at inflated prices, insufficient security, and inadequate due diligence.

That alone should worry us, because if we’ve seen this before, why didn’t anyone stop it? And who was supposed to?

FGV, 1MDB and its power asset acquisitions, Mara’s Melbourne property, Felda’s London hotel purchases, the littoral combat ships involving Boustead, and the Defence Ministry’s military land swaps.

And a succession of controversial investments by government-linked institutions, including Khazanah.

These cases are not identical. Some involve allegations, some poor investments, some questionable valuations, some governance failures, and some investigations into possible wrongdoing; but the questions sound remarkably familiar.

Who set the price? Who checked it? Who conducted the due diligence? Who raised concerns? Who had the power to stop it? More importantly, why didn’t they?

drkam : Najib initially envisioned 1MDB as Khazanah 2.0—a sophisticated sovereign wealth fund whose losses would be conveniently dismissed as calculated investment risks rather than governance failures. 

That carefully crafted narrative imploded when the fund was unmasked as his personal Ponzi scheme. Khazanah itself deserves the same rigorous, unflinching scrutiny that we demand of any public institution entrusted with the nation's money. This naturally raises a troubling question: if a forensic audit of Khazanah were ever conducted, what other mega-scandals might we unearth? 

Could we see echoes of the 1MDB power-asset deals, FGV's controversies, Mara's Melbourne property fiasco, Felda's London hotel purchases, Boustead's ill-fated littoral combat ship project, or the Defence Ministry's colossal military land swaps?

BOBBYO : That is why the people removed Umno from the administration, but it was brought back in to retaining their power or control of the nation. 60 over years of watching one scandal after another scandal unfold. 

Yet those involved walking away not with peanuts, but at times hundreds of millions disappeared in to their pockets or sent to be stashed away in some foreign banks. Call it by whatever name the abuse, but you can be assured that someone profited from this arrangement. 

The people had faith in PH to deliver. Clean this nation of the scoundrels and robbers, but due to political maneuvering by the leader PMX, the people were again disappointed. What we have unearthed can be considered just a tip of the iceberg. 

If an audit is done, you can be assured there is much more hidden underneath all the GLC's, GLIC's, Khazanah, EPF or even under the many Govt Agencies and departments. It will continue as long as Malaysians keep on voting in the same old leaders. 

Nothing will change as those appointed to positions of power in the Judiciary, PDRM, MACC or any department that is suppose to dish out justice are appointed by the same old corrupt leaders or opportunist. Think why have we lost millions of Malaysians to the other nations. 

Skilled professionals who left our shores. Due to the fact that they were tired of seeing their hard earned monies being abused. Realizing that they were in no position to stop the rot. 

So it is better to leave and find better prospects for themselves and their families. It will continue, if there is no leader elected that will take the bull by the horns and stop this abuse of the Treasury.

It's only a matter of time this "Indon" keeps Jibby in his company

The DAP national adviser said action was necessary to deter other ministries from committing similar offences that could jeopardise the country’s coffers and financial position.

“Zahid’s actions were irresponsible as they breached existing financial procedures and regulations, potentially warranting enforcement under the relevant laws.

“What Zahid (above, left) has done directly threatens financial security and economic stability. Imagine how serious and damaging the country’s financial situation would become if all government ministries were to act in the same manner, spending freely without considering whether the country could afford it?” he added in a statement.

Lim also questioned which contractors had benefited from contracts awarded by the Rural and Regional Development Ministry that resulted in spending exceeding approved allocations.

“Were these contractors selected in accordance with the rules? And were the contracts awarded through a transparent, open and accountable process?” he asked.

Lim said Zahid, as deputy prime minister, should set an example by practising thrift and financial prudence rather than doing the opposite.

“Clearly, Zahid allowed spending to exceed the approved allocations without due scrutiny and should provide a full explanation to the Malaysian people,” he added.

Veteran 1972 : I do not think PMX has the scrotal fortitude to take action against Zahid . He needs UMNO to prop him up as PKR is in a disarray. Matter of time before closing shop.

GrayPuffin9604 : If 40+ corruption is no case, what is overspending?

RedRaven6070 : What a spectacular piece of political miscalculation by AI They put Zahid in the ministry, presumably believing that his UMNO grassroots machinery could be harnessed to strengthen the Madani government. 

But instead of building Madani, Zahid appears to be building Zahid — using the position, government machinery and political patronage to rebuild and consolidate his own UMNO grassroots base. The masterstroke may have been giving Zahid the keys to the Madani machinery, only to discover that he was using it to rebuild the UMNO machine. 

In the end, AI may have achieved the exact opposite of what it intended: Madani provided the platform. Zahid is harvesting the political dividends.

BrownGoose2785 : Lim Guan Eng was right.Zahid's actions were totally irresponsible and broke existing financial rules and regulations. What he did poses a direct threat to our financial security and economic stability, and the government shouldn't compromise on this at all.

Mechi : Anwar, this is Karma. Umno was on the verge of being buried but you gave them another chance. Why? You refuse to listen to the strategist Rafizi & yr daughter Nurul. Now Zahid's sting getting stronger. Padan muka!!

Says the Dick who paid RM1.4m confidentially to settle suit

In his policy speech at the central PAS muktamar in Kota Bharu today, Hadi claimed that corruption issues in Malaysia are “frequently weaponised” as political ammunition to discredit opponents, rather than addressed as a “systemic evil” that must be eradicated. 

Clare confirms Hadi paid RM1.4m confidentially to settle suit

“This manifests as selective prosecution where political rivals are targeted, while misconduct within one’s own ranks is overlooked, whether involving the bribegiver, the recipient, or the intermediary facilitating the corrupt deal,” the Marang MP said.

While the Islamist party’s leader did not specify any individuals, he named the delayed release of the royal commission of inquiry’s report on Tabung Haji as an instance when issues were utilised during an election campaign to impact the public standing of those implicated.

“There have been shortcomings in the management of public funds and GLCs, which we severely regret,” Hadi said.

“Such issues should be brought before a court of law once adequate proof is established, instead of being litigated in the media or on political stages, and certainly not weaponised as campaign fodder to create public prejudice, as occurred with the Tabung Haji RCI issue.”

A Little Bit Crazy : Alamak President Hadi, Don't know why? Many commentators here do not like you because of the ways you paint black, accuse non Muslims. But, somehow, when I think unusually positive, I feel very proud to be a non Muslim. 

Because I found that you actually believe non Muslims in Malaysia can fly? In your brilliant eyes, you can see non Muslims can fly, fly, fly very fast and high? Non Muslims, can influence this and that national policies? 

PKR's President Government is dominated by non Muslims? Omg, I thought Umno dominate the Unity Government? Suddenly Umno is so useless in your Hadi eyes? Non Muslims give bribes, non Muslims do not respect Islam, non Muslims gamble, non Muslims cause disunity of Muslims, non Muslims control economy, non Muslims are the mother of all sins, non Muslims are very corrupted, non Muslims eat too much... ? 

Every problem under the Sun in Malaysia, is because of non Muslims? Non Muslims are supermen, can fly to Moon? Alamak President Hadi, all 13 State Rulers are Muslims, all PM, from I to X, are Muslims. All Chief Judges are Muslims. Islam is well protected in Malaysia la.

RZee : Billions and millions lost in TH and FELDA. All run and mismanaged by Malays for the Malays. Fashion valet involved khazanah. Again by Malays for the Malays. The list goes on.

Tiger62 : This confirms that PAS supports corruption. Against gambling and corruptions, PAS willing to accept corruption which is bane to our country but, can't accept gambling that affects society. Sympathize with people who believes with this old man with strange ideologies.

Mechi : Since when this 90 million man has praised the Govt. Consistently back lashing is not our culture. Praise when due & criticize when warranted. 

Don't be a back stabber. A really bad role model. Compared to the real late excellent spiritual leader Tuan Nik, this guy Hadi better start reading good books on effective leadership. He appears lost!!

spinnot : "Hadi today also claimed that under Pakatan Harapan chairperson Anwar's administration, the Malay-Muslim community has been put in a "precarious position" as the PKR president's government is "dominated by non-Muslim factions". 

" If "the PKR president's government" is really dominated by "non-Muslim factions", the UG most probably would have released the RCI report on TH 3 years ago. 

Probably it's "the Muslim faction" (Umno) in the UG which was the main factor in the delayed release of the RCI report. Take note that there is zero "non-Muslim faction" in the management of TH or in the audit of its financial statements.

He argued that his client should serve community service by providing free dental care to the poor three days a week for two years.

Having investigated and exposed several shenanigans under Khir’s watch for about 10 years, I disagreed, saying leniency sets a dangerous precedent - allowing a high-profile politician convicted of major corruption to avoid jail time by cleaning teeth would make a mockery of the justice system.

The punishment, I had then argued in my regular column, must fit the crime. I asserted that white-collar criminals and corrupt politicians should not be given soft alternative punishments that are unavailable to ordinary citizens caught stealing small sums.

Exile : Justice must be decided in court, not bargained for in public. Equally fundamental is the presumption of innocence. Yet we have seen accused persons brought to court in orange lock-up clothing and handcuffs, creating an image of guilt before trial, while others arrive at the MACC surrounded by an entourage, projecting power and privilege. 

Neither spectacle belongs in the administration of justice. An accused person is not a convicted person, regardless of wealth, status or politics. The same dignity, restraints and procedures should apply to everyone. The judiciary and enforcement agencies must never become instruments of political theatre. 

Justice must not only be independent; it must be visibly even-handed. Stop weaponising the justice system and let guilt or innocence be determined where it belongs — in court.

Inspired by the real-life Allied truck convoy system that kept troops supplied after D-Day, the film follows a diverse unit of soldiers navigating danger, exhaustion, and racial tensions as they drive the critical supply route toward the front lines. 

Red Ball Express not only dramatizes a crucial military operation—it also highlights the essential, often uncredited contributions of Black soldiers who kept the Allied advance alive under impossible conditions. Poitier’s performance adds depth, dignity, and emotional weight to a story too often overlooked. 

The Red Ball Express was a very dangerous job, those young boys ran day and night with little rest to be sure our troops had what they needed. The roads were dangerous with snipers, German Troops, roads blown away from our Bombers. A lot of respect. 

The extraordinary overwhelming logistical power of the Red Ball Express was estimated to have shortened the war by 6 months, and was only possible due to the determination, heroism, resourcefulness, and ingenuity of the brave men who kept these trucks running.

A surprise! One helluva terrific movie! Certainly not a comedy but plenty of light-hearted and humorous moments, combined with heart-breaking scenes of bombed-out devestation. 

I just watched this great movie and noticed something. As Danny and the German woman start their walk a man selling photos sees them and reacts. Then when we see a photo of her real lover he's standing in front of his shop that sells photographs. One of the best period pieces I've seen. 

Incredible that they so quickly wrote a story and act it out right in the middle of the whole thing that's going on at that time! Stunning to see them flying through the peaceful skies of Germany and think that only 4 years before this movie was filmed those skies were full of war and destruction. 

This movie is Mechanics of the Air Lift ...have to maintain tight flight parameters ..in a convoy ...while being g buzzed by Russian Yak Fighters.

International media quickly focused on the catastrophic scenes on the Nepalese side, where footage of rescue helicopters flying through mountain valleys was repeatedly broadcast. Videos showing the disaster in Tibet, however, were blocked, deleted, and censored by the Chinese Communist Party. 

The mudslide exposed the false image behind the CCP’s propaganda. CCP filming propaganda rescue videos. Rescuers that have been searching people for hours/days are filmed in clean clothes and boots. No dirt or mud in their clothes. Chinese flags and propaganda posters all around.

Penahanan Jamil Khir Baharom menerupakan pegawai paling kanan yang ditahan setakat ini dalam siasatan yang semakin meluas berhubung dakwaan penyelewengan membabitkan dana jemaah haji tersebut. 

Ia membabitkan penyewaan hotel di Arab Saudi. Yang mana perjanjian pajakan jangka panjang Tabung Haji bagi empat hotel di Makkah dan Madinah antara 2015 hingga 2017, membabitkan bayaran pendahuluan kira-kira 1.43 bilion riyal Saudi.

This was the guy who followed us to Somalia. We were a Infantry Ranger Unit, multi faith and of different races. Of course different culture too. He was a Major from the Army Religious Corps (Kagat). He was steeped in hypocritical piety that was with Malbatt 2/Unosom2.

He managed to persuade our Commanding Officer to remove the beers we had stocked up in the refrigerator of the Officers Mess. They were removed, I volunteered to store them in our room, as one of our Chinese Muslim Officer's managed to wrangle a refrigerator from the German contingent. Our room was the liveliest in the whole of Malbatt. 

It was a happening place. We drank our fill without any interruptions and ignored this guy for what we thought he was, a hypocritical person full of hypocritical piety. No, he does not go out on patrols. Another play safe. No la the favourite "ini semua salah DAP!"

Jibby's Kuncu, formerly Major General of Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera (KAGAT)

Majistret Ezrene Zakariah pada prosiding mahkamah di Putrajaya membenarkan permohonan reman selama lima hari bermula hari ini hingga Ahad.

Peguam Hamidi Mohd Noh yang mewakili Jamil mengesahkan disiasat mengikut Seksyen 16A Akta SPRM 2009, iaitu peruntukan sama seperti yang dinyatakan agensi antirasuah itu semalam. "Dia ditahan untuk bagi kerjasama dan dia sentiasa bagi kerjasama.

"Dari (siasatan) tahun 2018 sampai sekarang Datuk Seri Jamil memang sentiasa bagi kerjasama, tak pernah tak bagi kerjasama," katanya ketika ditemui pemberita di pekarangan mahkamah. Ketika ditanya sama ada Jamil menyampaikan sebarang pesanan selepas prosiding reman itu, Hamidi menjawab: “Tiada.”

Veteran 1972 : This was the guy who followed us to Somalia. We were a Infantry Ranger Unit, multi faith and of different races. Of course different culture too. He was a Major from the Army Religious Corps (Kagat). He was steeped in hypocritical piety that was with Malbatt 2/Unosom2. 

He managed to persuade our Commanding Officer to remove the beers we had stocked up in the refrigerator of the Officers Mess. They were removed, I volunteered to store them in our room, as one of our Chinese Muslim Officer's managed to wrangle a refrigerator form the German contingent. Our room was the liveliest in the whole of Malbatt. 

It was a happening place. We drank our fill without any interruptions and ignored this guy for what we thought he was, a hypocritical person full of hypocritical piety. No, he does not go out on patrols. Another play safe. No la the favourite "ini semua salah DAP!"

GraySalmon8323 : 1st degree in Syariah, Masters in Islamic Studies and promoted to 2 Star General and cherry on the cake appointed Malaysian Minister for Religious Affairs ( Islam) - interesting case study on how much of the academic ethics and morals in pursuance of above courses and career translated and was demonstrated in his life. Would a MM youth look to this man as a Towering Malay role model - he certainty has the credentials!

NewMalaysia : It’s pilgrims money. It’s one of the 5 pillars in Islam to be able to fulfil their duty as a Muslim. Even here, a Muslim made to take care of the monies can SAKAU kaw kaw. No words to describe

RKR : This is DAP's doing trying to wrongly tarnish Muslims image. Muslims are not susceptible to corruption. Ask Hadi Awang!

UMK vice-chancellor Arham Abdullah said the first step would be a dilapidation survey to assess the condition and structural integrity of the 60-year-old monument.

“We will then plan based on the findings of the survey and hope to complete the entire project before Aug 31 next year,” he told a press conference in Putrajaya yesterday.

Dr Peter Jebaseelan Jesudason : We should accept this gift and expertise with good grace from a super power which is also a vital ally. Tunku was inspired by the Memorial at Arlington, USA which later spawned the National Monument. 

Malaysia is good at building impressive structures but our maintenance and restoration culture is virtually non-extent. The fact that Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) can welcome a generous grant from the US to help us restore our national monument which commemorates our fallen heroes says a lot about the mindset of the VC of UMK Arham Abdullah and the value US places on soldiers who died fighting fascists, terorists and communists to give us the freedom we enjoy today. 

I would like to congratulate the VC of UMK Arham Abdullah for openly accepting the US grant and acknowledging its expertise to train our students in restoration work. He seems to be a rational and independent minded academic knowing he will get a lot of brickbats from the extremists in academia who are influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood ideology which has infiltrated our academia whose sole purpose is to denigrate USA, the West and to delegitimise Israel. 

Rather than being hypocritically anti-American, we Malaysians must accept we love American culture in all its myriad expressions and can't get enough of it. Since Merdeka, US sitcoms, talk shows, comedy and musicians continue to dominate the entertainment sphere. The night of the Oscars reached an all time high audience viewership when Michelle Yeoh won in 2023 and was met with countrywide pride and jubilation. 

US has been a major choice for tertiary and post graduate education and is regarded with high prestige by Malaysians. This is not surprising as it has many of the finest universities in the world. With all strata of Malaysian society, US fast foods are hugely popular e.g. McDonalds, KFC, Domino's, Starbucks and now Shake Shake to give a few examples. 

The fast food and beverage industry in Malaysia sees US predominance amongst brand names. Our music industry be it pop, hip-hop, rock, rap, soul, jazz is heavily influenced by US culture even in " conservative " Kelantan amongst the youth. 

In short, let us gratefully accept US generosity and expertise in teaching our Kelantan students how to value the fallen dead and to restore our monuments to honour them. Those who want to criticise the US or the UKM VC Arham Abdullah for accepting this generous grant are to put it mildly , " bodoh sombong ".