Malaysia – High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan today warned Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to be more cautious while making public remarks on his court case yesterday on social media. When giving a statement, the former Youth and Sports Minister should distinguish between his roles as a politician and an accused, according to the court. …

Malaysia – Pro tem president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman announced that the Malaysia United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has been officially registered as a political party. The Muar MP claimed Muda was informed of its registration by email and formal letter on December 23, but because they had been busy with flood rescue work, the announcement has just been made. …

Malaysia – It has been announced that the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) would be fighting the Melaka state election under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) banner and the Johor PKR Youth has expressed opposition to this prospect.  According to it’s wing’s vice-chief, Faezuddin Puad, the, the alliance now comprises just PKR, DAP, and Parti Amanah Negara, and advised against the …

The government should concentrate on improving the performance of Bumiputera-led institutions, said Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said that before contemplating new and alternative affirmative action measures, improvements should be made to current organizations that serve the majority population. According to him, the current sector must be boosted while avoiding additional racial tensions and ambiguity for Malays and …

The defense, being led by Lawyer Haijan Omar, representing Syed Saddiq had submitted a motion to transfer the cases from the Sessions Court to the High Court, which will be heard by judge Mohamed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, a Muar MP, pled not guilty to two counts of money laundering involving RM100,000. It was read to him again before …

Former minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman wants to use his corruption trial as a catalyst for institutional reform. He hopes to see changes in the enactment of a law regulating political funds. The Muar MP said in a broadcast that has been streamed on a couple of social media platforms that he want to make sure that his case …