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For now, he is still taking time to rest and calm his mind, and I was unable to visit him yesterday due to my ongoing campaign in Melaka."His return has also given me a boost in my election campaign, as I feel relieved that he has been able to undergo the house arrest process. It has lifted not only my spirits but also those of BN election machinery, she said.She told Sinar Daily this when met at a restaurant in Kota Laksamana, Melaka, during the 16th Melaka state election campaign.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib could serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International case under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day, following the dissolution of the 28-seat Melaka State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10

There are always two sides to the story."As a daughter, we have been praying for this moment for a very long time. As a member of Barisan Nasional (BN), what we want to see is our laws upheld and the Royal Institution respected, as the power to grant a pardon is the King's prerogative and something we cannot question."We take the reactions with an open mind, but ultimately, what matters to us as a family is that he is home and safe, she said.Yana told Sinar Daily this when met at a restaurant in Kota Laksamana, Melaka, during the 16th Melaka state election campaign.Najib was granted a conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International case under house arrest.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the former prime minister could serve the remainder of his sentence at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10

KOTA LAKSAMANA Umno Puteri information chief Nooryana Najwa has urged Barisan Nasional (BN) supporters and its election machinery to use the implementation of her father, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest as motivation to intensify their campaign efforts and secure victory in the 16th Melaka state election.Better known as Yana Najib, she said the development had received positive feedback from BN's election machinery, which was relieved that Najib could finally serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home after a prolonged wait.However, she stressed that the timing of the house arrest decision was not planned to coincide with the state election."We did not plan for my father's house arrest to coincide with the Melaka state election.However, the announcement has received positive feedback from our machinery, who are happy and grateful that the home detention can finally be implemented, as we have been waiting for this good news for a long time."I hope Najib's supporters and BN's machinery will use this development as motivation to strengthen our efforts during the remaining 48 hours of campaigning and ensure BN's victory in Melaka, she told Sinar Daily when met at a restaurant. here, during the state election campaign.Najib was granted a conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the former prime minister could serve the remainder of his sentence at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day for the state election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10

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PUTRAJAYA - The Court of Appeal today allowed 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and related companies to admit an affidavit by a Singaporean woman in support of their bid to freeze Datin Seri Rosmah Mansors assets in a lawsuit involving luxury goods worth more than USD346 million (RM1.41 billion).The three-member bench comprising Datuk Dr Alwi Abdul Wahab, Datuk Ismail Berahim and Datuk Leonard David Shim unanimously allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court's decision, with costs of RM30,000.Delivering the decision, Shim said the High Court had applied the wrong legal principle in rejecting the companies' application to admit the affidavit by Shabnam Naraindas Daswani."After reviewing the appeal records, the High Courts grounds of judgment, the memorandum of appeal and submissions from both parties, we unanimously find that the High Court judge had applied the wrong principle in dismissing the appellants application for leave."Therefore, the appeal is allowed, and the High Courts decision is set aside, he said.The companies are seeking to freeze Rosmah's assets over claims that she had acquired more than 12,000 luxury items, including jewellery, watches and handbags, using approximately USD346 million allegedly misappropriated from 1MDB.Shim said the High Court had erred in finding that exceptional circumstances were required before the companies could be allowed to adduce the affidavit.He said there was no provision under the Rules of Court requiring an applicant to establish exceptional circumstances when seeking an extension of time.Shim said the court also found that the companies had filed their application on June 20 last year, before written submissions in the injunction proceedings were completed on July 18

KUALA LUMPUR Only the wives, children, children-in-law and grandchildren of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak are allowed to live with him as he serves the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said however, Najib is not allowed to receive visitors without written permission."Najib is not allowed to live with anyone other than his family members unless written permission is granted."At the same time, Najib is prohibited from making public appearances, attending public gatherings, let alone participating in political activities," he said during a parliamentary sitting on Thursday.Previously, Najib was ordered to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest at Langgak Duta, with immediate effect.The development followed the High Court's decision here on Tuesday to set aside the order of discharge last Friday and replace it with a new order for the former Umno president.Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the decision after hearing an application by the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to review the release order issued on Nov 6 and obtain a new order.Saifuddin added that any breach of the conditions would result in Najib being immediately returned to Kajang Prison or another prison designated by the authorities."This is clearly stated in the conditions and details outlined in the directives and procedures."We have anticipated such circumstances

KUALA LUMPUR - The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) is objecting to the Malaysian Bar's application for leave to initiate a judicial review challenging the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest.Senior Federal Counsel Ahmad Hanir Hambaly@Arwi told High Court Judge S

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He remains in detention, as is the case in many other countries that have house arrest arrangements. For us, this is a prerogative right held by the Pardons Board and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong," he added.Najib was granted a conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the former prime minister could serve the remainder of his sentence at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.The issue has since become a national political talking point during the Melaka election campaign, with its potential implications for BN-PN's electoral prospects drawing attention.The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka State Election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10

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PAYA RUMPUT The controversy surrounding former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest will not derail the momentum of the Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional (BN-PN) partnership in the 16th Melaka state election.Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the issue had instead generated positive momentum among Malays, particularly within Umno, which he believed could strengthen the party's position and potentially benefit Umno and BN beyond the Melaka polls and into the next general election.Tuan Ibrahim also dismissed claims that the court order allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest amounted to his release, stressing that the former prime minister remained a prisoner serving his sentence under a different form of detention.Certain parties had misrepresented the decision to create the impression that Najib had been freed.The Pas leader added that while house arrest might be implemented for the first time in Malaysia, the concept was not new internationally, citing former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former South African president Nelson Mandela as examples of individuals who had experienced forms of house arrest.On the BN-PN cooperation, he said both coalitions' election machinery had been operating effectively and was more organised than during the Negeri Sembilan state election.Both sides have worked as one team since nomination day, with Pas campaign workers assisting BN candidates and BN supporters helping PN candidates in their respective constituencies, he said.Tuan Ibrahim was speaking to reporters after attending the BN-PN Grand Finale ceramah at Kampung Krubong, here on Wednesday.Najib was granted a conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the former prime minister could serve the remainder of his sentence at his residence in Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur with immediate effect.The decision emerged as a national political issue during the Melaka election campaign, with its potential impact on BN-PN's electoral prospects becoming a subject of discussion.The Election Commission has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10

KUALA LUMPUR - Frontline police personnel have been instructed to remain prepared to use their firearms when confronted with threats to prevent incidents resulting in serious injuries, such as the recent attack in Gombak, from happening again.The stern directive was issued by Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus in a voice recording addressed to all officers and personnel under the Kuala Lumpur police contingent.In the recording, he instructed all frontline personnel, including members of the Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB), investigating officers and Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) patrol units to remain on high alert while carrying out their duties.He stressed that all personnel must be proficient in handling firearms and know how to respond when faced with life-threatening situations."I do not want a repeat of what happened in Gombak, where frontline personnel ended up becoming victims."Make sure everyone is prepared and knows how to act when faced with any threat," he said on Thursday.It was reported that a Lance Corporal was seriously injured after being slashed with a machete by a foreign national during an incident at a residential premises in Desa Aman Puri here on Wednesday.The attack resulted in his right wrist being severed.Fadil also stressed that police personnel must not be slow to react or fail to act when confronted with dangerous situations, emphasising the need for adequate preparedness and training.He instructed officers in charge at the Contingent Control Centre (CCC) to ensure the directive was communicated to all operational units and frontline personnel.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Bar has filed a fresh legal action challenging the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest.The Bar filed the application for leave of judicial review on Nov 10 at the High Court here, naming the Federal Territories Pardons Board, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Director-General of Prisons and Najib as respondents.The media obtained the documents yesterday

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SHAH ALAM - Liew Chin Tong is among the potential candidates to succeed Anthony Loke as Transport Minister without requiring a major Cabinet reshuffle.International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Department of Political Science and Madani Studies senior lecturer Associate Professor Syaza Farhana Mohamad Shukri said the Iskandar Puteri MP had extensive experience in government administration.She said appointing Liew would also allow DAP to maintain its Cabinet quota without having to move ministers from other portfolios."Liew already has a lot of experience and I think it would be a natural progression for him to become Transport Minister, which is not considered a particularly high-profile portfolio."There is no need to appoint a minister from another portfolio because that would leave two portfolios requiring new ministers to adjust," she told Sinar on Wednesday.Syaza said appointing an existing deputy minister could help avoid disruption to the administration as the country approaches the 16th General Election.Loke resigned from his post effective Tuesday following the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

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KUALA LUMPUR The Prisons Department is fully responsible for the security arrangements for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who began serving the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence here yesterday.Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Police, as a law enforcement agency, maintained close cooperation with the Prisons Department to ensure compliance with security requirements."Since the house (Najib's residence) falls under the jurisdiction of the Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD), I have instructed the IPD to conduct inspections and provide security monitoring from time to time," he told reporters.He was speaking after officiating at the 2026 PDRM Integrity Month celebration here today.Mohd Khalid said PDRM had assigned several officers to assist the Prisons Department throughout Najib's house arrest.Yesterday, Najib began serving the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest after the High Court here ruled that the order should take effect immediately.Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the decision after setting aside an order issued by the High Court Criminal Registry on Nov 6 against Najib, 73

JASIN National political issues, including former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest, should not overshadow the performance of Barisan Nasional (BN) representatives at the state level when voters decide their choices in the 16th Melaka state election.BN incumbent Rim assemblywoman Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar, better known as Dira, said voters should assess BN's performance over the past five years based on its efforts and contributions to the people rather than allowing national political developments to dictate their decisions.She expressed confidence that national-level controversies would not have a significant impact on BN's electoral prospects in Melaka."I believe voters can see for themselves how all BN state representatives in Melaka have worked wholeheartedly for the people."We have done our best over the past five years and I hope voters will recognise and value our efforts based on our work at the state level rather than being influenced entirely by national political issues."Insya-Allah, the political history of 2018 will not be repeated, as national issues should remain at the national level."While I cannot say that the sentiments surrounding certain unnecessary or unfavourable issues will have no impact on BN's chances, I believe they will not affect us significantly," she said.She was responding to a question on whether national-level issues, particularly the court decision allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, could affect BN's campaign in Melaka.Dira said this when met by Sinar Daily at BN's PDM Simpang Kerayong operations room in Jasin this evening.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib could serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International case under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.The decision became a national political issue during the Melaka election campaign, with its potential impact on BN's electoral prospects becoming a subject of discussion.The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23.Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting took place on Nov 10

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Najib Razak, Malaysias corrupt former prime minister, may be back home to serve the rest of his prison sentence, but that does not mean he will be living in comfort with wife Rosmah Mansor and the rest of his family, a member of his party has confirmed. Najib returned to his house on Jalan Langgak Duta at about 9.30pm on Tuesday, after the High Court cleared the way for his release from jail

KUALA LUMPUR -Barisan Nasional (BN) Members of Parliament Secretariat has called for an independent review of the handling of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest case following a four-day delay in its implementation, despite the RM50 million fine having been paid in full.Its chairman, Manndzri Nasib, said the implementation of the court's decision did not remove the Attorney General's responsibility to explain the delay."The implementation of house arrest does not in any way remove the need for accountability over the delay from Nov6 to 10, 2026, after the RM50 million fine had been paid in full and the Order of Discharge had been issued by the court."Why was the implementation previously delayed on grounds of ambiguity and legal implications, but can now proceed? What were the actual obstacles at the time and what document corrections resolved them?" he said during a press conference at the Parliament building on Wednesday.Najib was transferred from Kajang Prison to his residence at Jalan Langgak Duta on Tuesday night to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest until Aug23, 2028.High Court judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin had earlier set aside the Order of Discharge dated Nov 6 and replaced it with a new order allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest with immediate effect.In September, Sultan Ibrahim granted Najib a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, subject to the payment of a RM50 million fine and other conditions.Manndzri, who is also Tenggara MP, said the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) needed to explain why document corrections or the issuance of a new warrant, if necessary, were not pursued earlier after the problem had been identified.He said the HomeMinistry had issued a Federal Government Gazette under the Prisons Act 1995, designating the residence in Langgak Duta as a lawful place of detention."The public has the right to know what changed, when the problem was identified and why it took until November 10 to resolve it."If the government gazette and court order were already in place on Nov6, on what grounds did the Attorney General act unilaterally to direct that Najib remain at Kajang Prison?" he asked.He said the AGC also needed to explain the legal basis for keeping Najib at Kajang Prison throughout the delay.Manndzri added that the secretariat also questioned whether issues involving the interpretation and legal implications of implementing house arrest had been raised during the Pardons Board's deliberations on September 18."Therefore, the secretariat maintains its call for appropriate steps to be taken through lawful processes to place the Attorney General on temporary leave while an independent assessment body conducts a comprehensive review of the handling of this case."The implementation of house arrest does not erase the delay

PUTRAJAYA The Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) must continue to intensify efforts to improve road safety, particularly by taking firm action against offences that endanger road users, former Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.He said JPJ must maintain strict enforcement against overloaded vehicles, illegal racing and speeding, regardless of changes in leadership at the Transport Ministry (MOT)."The fight against overloaded vehicles is not the agenda of any individual or minister but a national mission that must continue because it concerns human safety and lives."I want JPJ to prove them wrong. The war against overloading, with or without me, must continue," he said at the ministry's monthly assembly here today.Loke, who is also DAP secretary-general, said legal amendments relating to such offences had already been enacted, while enforcement powers had been granted to JPJ officers.As such, he said, there was no reason for the department not to take firm action.Loke arrived at the ministry's lobby at 10.04am to attend the assembly for the final time following his resignation, which took effect yesterday.His resignation came after the Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta, with immediate effect.Meanwhile, Loke expressed hope that MIROS would continue to contribute its expertise and research to help the ministry strengthen road safety measures.He said the tragic bus accident involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, which claimed several lives, as well as an accident involving members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU), had left a profound emotional impact on him.He added that the two tragedies, which occurred within a relatively short period, had prompted the ministry to step up efforts to introduce policy changes, implement new initiatives and strengthen road safety measures."Road safety should not be viewed as an issue concerning a particular minister or as a political matter

KUALA LUMPUR The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued eight non-compliance notices to telecommunications companies after an audit this year uncovered 23 breaches of internet service quality standards at 16 locations in the Muar parliamentary constituency.Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the audit, conducted on six service providers between Jan 1 and Oct 1, found that only 18 of the 34 locations assessed in Muar met the Mandatory Standards for Quality of Service (MSQoS)."Of the 23 cases of non-compliance identified, 18 have been resolved through network improvements, while MCMC is taking follow-up action on the remaining five, including requiring service providers to submit plans to improve their services."Failure to comply with these directives may result in enforcement action under existing laws," she said when replying to a question from Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in the Dewan Rakyat today.Syed Saddiq had asked about measures to address poor internet service quality and limited connectivity in parts of Muar, despite data from the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) showing 100 per cent coverage in Parit Amat, Sungai Kelat, Tanjung Tohor and Sungai Muda.Teo said internet coverage in populated areas of the Muar parliamentary constituency had reached 99.98 per cent under JENDELA, but high coverage rates did not necessarily mean users would experience the same quality of service everywhere.She said internet service quality could also be affected by network congestion, disruptions to telecommunications infrastructure, and local geographical and environmental conditions.To address connectivity issues, she said CelcomDigi and U Mobile had completed two Portable Base Transceiver Station (PBTS) towers in Tanjung Tohor and Sungai Terap following complaints from the Muar parliamentary office in November 2025.Meanwhile, Teo said Maxis was building a new telecommunications tower in Sri Menanti, which was expected to be completed next month, while network improvements in Parit Amat had been carried out in December 2025."Three more telecommunications towers are also being built under the JENDELA initiative in Kampung Sungai Muda, Kampung Sungai Balang Kechil Darat and Kampung Sungai Balang Darat."Construction is under way, and the towers are expected to be completed and operational by December 2026," she said

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Beyond politics, Cikgu Rahayu co-founded Buku Jalanan Chow Kit, an initiative that provides educational opportunities to underprivileged children.Meanwhile, Nurainie expressed disappointment over Najib's house arrest order in an Instagram Story, questioning the country's commitment to fighting corruption.She said the development had left her disappointed and shaken her faith, while criticising what she viewed as unequal treatment under the law.She questioned why those who stole billions could be celebrated upon returning home, while poor communities without power or influence continued to face punishment.That is how the fight against corruption comes to an end, she wrote, before ending her post with the sarcastic remark, Welcome home to get away with it all. The reactions followed the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision on Nov 10 to allow Najib to serve the remainder of his reduced six-year prison sentence in the SRC International case under house arrest.High Court Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin ordered Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence at his Langgak Duta residence until Aug 23, 2028, before returning to Kajang Prison on Aug 24, 2028 to serve his sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.The court set aside an earlier order dated Nov 6 and issued a new order in line with the conditional royal pardon granted to Najib by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.Umno paid the RM50 million fine imposed on Najib on Nov 6, fulfilling one of the conditions of the conditional pardon.Najib was convicted in 2020 over the misappropriation of RM42 million belonging to SRC International

For me, this is a very good step."Previously, my efforts were limited to what I could do as a civil servant, but when this issue is tackled seriously, it carries great significance for the people," he said.Loke arrived at MOT at 10.05am to attend the event. He was welcomed by Hasbi, Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri M Jana Santhiran and department heads.Loke announced his resignation from the post, which he had held for 47 months, effective on Nov 10.The decision followed the Kuala Lumpur High Court's ruling on Tuesday regarding former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib would serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.The development came after the High Court set aside the release order issued the previous Friday and replaced it with a new release order involving the 73 year old former Umno president.Loke had earlier stressed that his resignation as Transport Minister would take effect immediately once Najib set foot in his residence.

JASIN Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu is prepared to donate his entire monthly ministerial salary of RM11,900 to support efforts to establish a fair and transparent house arrest mechanism applicable to all prisoners.The Kota Raja MP said the contribution would continue until the dissolution of Parliament for the current term, with the funds channelled to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working alongside legal practitioners and civil society to push for the proposed legal framework.He said the initiative aimed to establish a mechanism allowing prisoners to serve half of their sentences behind bars and the remaining half under house arrest."Guided firmly by the principles of the Rukun Negara, particularly loyalty to the King and country, the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law."I wish to stress that justice in this country must be upheld equally, regardless of a person's position, rank, political influence or background," he said at a special press conference in Merlimau today.Mohamad stressed that the proposal was not intended to grant special treatment to any individual, but to ensure that equality before the law applied to everyone, regardless of their status or background.He said the mechanism should be established through a specific Act or clear legal provisions to ensure all prisoners could qualify for the same facility under fair and transparent regulations."I have no personal problems or disputes with Datuk Seri Najib Razak or his family members."I do not want this to happen to anyone. Let this struggle continue until there is an Act stating that a person serves three years in prison and the remainder under house arrest," he said.Mohamad said he was leaving it to legal practitioners, including the Malaysian Bar, the Syariah Lawyers Association and relevant NGOs, to examine the most appropriate way to implement the proposal.He added that he had yet to meet any NGOs on the matter, describing the press conference as an initial call to mobilise support for the initiative.The proposal comes amid developments involving Najib, who was granted a conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International case under house arrest.On Nov 10, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that the former prime minister could serve the remainder of his sentence at his Langgak Duta residence, with immediate effect.

MELAKA - Melaka is targeting RM30 billion in investments over the next five years, averaging RM6 billion annually, with a focus on the electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductor and high-technology sectors.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said Melaka had an active semiconductor and microelectronics industry, with several prominent global manufacturers operating in the state."This provides opportunities to further develop the industry's ecosystem, particularly in the microchip sector, he told Bernama.Ab Rauf said one of the developments planned to support the E&E industry was the German Technology Park (GTP) in Ayer Keroh, covering 302 hectares and to be developed through a partnership between the private sector and the state government.He said the technology park would draw inspiration from Germany's more systematic and structured approach to industrial park management to attract international companies.The presence of major companies such as Infineon, Texas Instruments and Koa Denko in Melaka also demonstrated the state's potential as a destination for high-technology investments, he added.Their expansion in the state could further attract new investments, particularly in the semiconductor industry and its supporting sectors.Ab Rauf said the state government was coordinating efforts among its agencies to create a business-friendly environment, reduce bureaucracy and attract more investors."Investment creates jobs, and when people have jobs, the economy will grow, he said.He said Melaka's strategic location, coupled with more competitive land prices and operating costs compared with some other states, gave it an advantage in attracting foreign and domestic investments.The state government would also continue its international promotional efforts to showcase Melaka's potential as an investment destination, highlighting its industrial ecosystem, workforce and supporting facilities

HANG TUAH JAYA DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has taken a swipe at MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, insisting that he had fulfilled his promise to resign as Transport Minister following the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.Speaking at a Pakatan Harapan (PH) ceramah in Melaka Baru last night, Loke said his decision to relinquish the ministerial post was a matter of principle rather than political rhetoric.He said he was unlike Wee, whom he accused of making threatening statements without following through on them."My friend, Umno president (Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), was still in Turkiye at the time on a working visit

HANG TUAH JAYA The Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest could influence voting patterns in the 16th Melaka state election, but the ultimate decision rests with the electorate.Responding to a question from Sinar Daily on whether the ruling could benefit Pakatan Harapan (PH), DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the Najib issue was among several factors voters could take into consideration when deciding which candidates to support.However, he stressed that voters would also assess other considerations, including the performance of their elected representatives, the delivery of public services and the state's development."I do not want to use that

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KUALA LUMPUR Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak arrived at his residence in Langgak Duta here to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, effective Tuesday.The former Prime Minister arrived at about 9.27pm in a silver Proton X70 sport utility vehicle (SUV), accompanied by several vehicles from the Prisons Department and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).His arrival was greeted with shouts of "Bossku" from several supporters who had gathered in the area since this afternoon.Vehicles belonging to the PDRM and the Prisons Department were also stationed around Najib's residence for security purposes, alongside members of the media. Earlier, High Court Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin issued a new order allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028.The order also revoked the previous release order issued on Nov 6 and replaced it with a new one in accordance with the Conditional Pardon Order granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, on Sept 18.The development brings an end to uncertainty over the implementation of Najib's house arrest, which had previously been put on hold by the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC)

SHAH ALAM Several DAP leaders have expressed solidarity with party secretary-general Anthony Loke following his decision to resign as Transport Minister with immediate effect.In separate Facebook posts, three DAP leaders, namely National Election Director Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Secretary-General Hannah Yeoh and vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan, voiced their support by sharing Loke's statement announcing his resignation.Wong said DAP's position remained clear in rejecting kleptocracy and fighting for a better future for Malaysia."DAP has made its position clear and firm."No to kleptocrats, yes to a better Malaysia," he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.Earlier, Loke announced his resignation as Transport Minister following the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.In a statement, Loke said the decision was in line with the position he had announced last Friday.On Nov 6, Najib was reported to have paid the RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court's revenue and deposit payment counter to enable him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.However, he was returned to Kajang Prison after undergoing a medical examination at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).The prosecution also sought a new order in accordance with the conditional pardon granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Sept 18.The prosecution, as the applicant, was represented by Kuala Lumpur Prosecution Director Datuk Mohd Nordin Ismail, Senior Federal Counsel Ahmad Hanir Hambaly @ Arwi and Deputy Public Prosecutors Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib, Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam, Mohamad Fadhly Mohd Zamry and Siti Pervinah Mohamad Yusof.Najib, as the respondent, was represented by lawyers Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah and Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee.In the application filed on Nov 10, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) asked the court to review the order to ensure its implementation complied with the pardon granted to the former Pekan Member of Parliament.Meanwhile, Hannah said she should have been the one to resign."I should have been the one walking out today, but my secretary-general wanted us to fulfil all the work we had promised the people."Therefore, he was the one who had to bear the consequences," she said.Syahredzan, meanwhile, shared a brief post reaffirming DAP's position and the party leadership's commitment to the matter."Promises kept," he said.

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ALOR GAJAH Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today expressed his appreciation to Anthony Loke for his contributions during his tenure as Transport Minister, describing him as a leader who stood firm on his principles and convictions."I would like to thank him for his service as a Cabinet member. He happened to sit beside me during Cabinet meetings, and we will certainly miss him."I wish him all the best outside the Cabinet," he told reporters after attending the 2026 Risda Smallholders' Prosperity Programme and Open Day here today.Earlier, Loke announced his immediate resignation as Transport Minister following the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision today allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.The DAP secretary-general said his decision was consistent with what he had announced last Friday

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