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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - July 21, 2025 [WATCH]
On strike About 100 bus drivers staged a pre-dawn strike in Johor Baru over pay cuts, stranding thousands of commuters during peak rush hour. No show Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli did not attend the Parliament sitting today, his aide confirmed. Employee probed Sunway Construction Group said one employee is being investigated by the MACC over subcontractor dealings. Consumer Credit Bill The Dewan Rakyat has passed a bill that paves the way for a new commission to regulate non-bank credit providers and protect consumers.
Free Malaysia Today
19-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Anwar should stay on as PM for political stability, says Rafizi
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said a stable government is needed to manage the current economic challenges and complete the current term. PETALING JAYA : Anwar Ibrahim should remain as prime minister until the end of his term to ensure political stability amid economic uncertainty, says former economy minister Rafizi Ramli. Rafizi, who is Pandan MP, said any change in government now could disrupt efforts to manage growing economic challenges, including slowing growth projections across the Asean region. 'We can't have a change of government right now as we're facing serious economic challenges,' he said in the latest episode of the Yang Berhenti Menteri podcast yesterday. He cited forecasts indicating that countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines could see growth drop by 2% to 3%. If Malaysia's growth falls to 3% or lower, it could pose a serious risk to the country over the next one to two years, he said. He said a stable government is needed to manage the situation and complete the current term. Perikatan Nasional has planned a 'Turun Anwar' mass rally for July 26 to push for Anwar's resignation. Organisers claim they expect up to 300,000 participants, although a similar protest in Shah Alam earlier this month drew just over 300. Rafizi also said he has no intention of criticising or embarrassing Anwar in the Dewan Rakyat when it reconvenes on Monday. This comes after Anwar said he had no plans to take disciplinary action against PKR MPs who expressed differing views on judicial appointments. Last week, 19 PKR divisions in Johor called for Rafizi and eight other MPs to be suspended after they demanded a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) and a parliamentary hearing into delays in appointing top judicial posts. The nine MPs claimed the matter amounted to a constitutional crisis, an allegation which the Attorney-General's Chambers denied. The AGC also dismissed the call for an RCI, stating that the appointment process was proceeding at the time in accordance with the Federal Constitution. Since then, Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has been appointed chief justice, replacing Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired earlier this month. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also consented to the appointments of Abu Bakar Jais as Court of Appeal president and Azizah Nawawi as chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak. All three will be sworn in and receive their letters of appointment at Istana Negara on July 28.
Malaysiakini
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Puad: MPs' revolt against Anwar would outclass PAS' street rallies
Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi today derided PAS rallies as ineffective, suggesting that parliamentary revolt against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would carry greater weight. In a Facebook post today, he contended that Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli and his band of MPs withdrawing support would be more potent against Anwar.
Free Malaysia Today
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Suspend Rafizi and allied MPs, say 19 PKR divisions
Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli and eight other MPs from PKR had called for a public inquiry into delays in the appointment of top judicial positions. PETALING JAYA : Nineteen PKR divisions in Johor have called for the suspension of nine MPs from the party who pushed for a royal commission of inquiry into judicial appointments and alleged interference in the judiciary. The division chiefs said the MPs' actions not only breached party discipline and ethics, but also cast a negative light on the prime minister's leadership and opened the door to political manipulation by rivals. 'We strongly urge party secretary-general Fuziah Salleh to immediately suspend the memberships of all nine MPs involved,' the group said in a joint statement. The statement was endorsed by the PKR division chiefs for Mersing, Bakri, Pengerang, Seri Gading, Sembrong, Ayer Hitam, Muar, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Tebrau, Pontian, Kluang, Parit Sulong, Tanjung Piai, Pagoh, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Labis and Pulai. The group also urged Fuziah to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the nine MPs, comprising former party deputy president Rafizi Ramli, who is Pandan MP; Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (Setiawangsa); Rodziah Ismail (Ampang); Wong Chen (Subang); Zahir Hassan (Wangsa Maju); Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik (Balik Pulau); Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (Ledang); S Kesavan (Sungai Siput) and Onn Abu Bakar (Batu Pahat). The division chiefs said they fully supported efforts to uphold the integrity of the judiciary, but the approach taken by the nine MPs violated party discipline and members' code of ethics. They cited several provisions in the code, including those on respecting party decisions, maintaining confidentiality, upholding the party's reputation, and prohibiting sabotage of party decisions or its leadership. 'Firm action is necessary to safeguard the integrity of the party, restore organisational discipline, and avoid negative perceptions that could undermine party unity. Our party cannot afford to appear lax on matters of governance and internal loyalty,' they said. The group said that any concerns related to national policy or governance should be raised through internal party channels such as the political bureau or the central leadership council. On Tuesday, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim warned the nine MPs that they must be prepared to face the consequences of their actions. He said they must also consider the political implications of a public inquiry, including the pressure it could place on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the unity government. Hassan also questioned whether the MPs had fully considered the long-term consequences of their actions, asking if they were driven by genuine reformist ideals or personal political interests. Rafizi's group had called for the establishment of a royal commission and a hearing by the parliamentary select committee following delays in the appointment of the chief justice, president of the Court of Appeal, which they said amounted to a constitutional crisis.
Free Malaysia Today
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
AGC dismisses claims of judicial crisis, defends appointment process
The AGC said the process is proceeding in accordance with the Federal Constitution, and that any suggestion of a crisis is unfounded. PETALING JAYA : The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has rejected calls for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) and a parliamentary select committee to investigate alleged irregularities in judicial appointments, saying the situation does not amount to a constitutional crisis. In a statement today, the AGC said the process was proceeding in accordance with the Federal Constitution, and that any suggestion of a crisis was unfounded. 'Discrepancies in timing or procedure related to appointments do not automatically amount to a constitutional crisis,' it said. Citing Article 122B of the constitution, the AGC said the appointment of superior court judges is made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the prime minister, following consultation with the Conference of Rulers. The AGC said that while Parliament may examine institutional governance matters through its committees, appointments under the Federal Constitution must be handled carefully so that the roles of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and prime minister do not become a matter of 'political polemics'. 'It is inappropriate to politicise the role of the prime minister or the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Both institutions must operate independently under the constitution,' the statement said. The AGC was addressing demands by Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli and several other PKR MPs for an RCI and a parliamentary select committee hearing following delays in the appointment of top judicial positions, including the chief justice. Responding to allegations of procedural shortcomings, including claims that Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meetings were convened without adequate notice, the AGC said the commission was empowered to regulate its own procedures. 'In urgent situations, it is common for meetings to proceed with short notice if all members agree. Procedural matters should not invalidate JAC deliberations unless there is clear evidence of bad faith or prejudice,' said the AGC. The AGC also cautioned against 'speculative' accusations involving a Federal Court judge allegedly influencing judicial decisions and reassignments. It said that JAC deliberations are classified and protected by law, and that such claims should not be equated with proven misconduct. The AGC added that comparisons to the VK Lingam case in 2007, which led to a RCI, were 'unwarranted'. 'The current situation is different, as the allegations involve procedural concerns and assumptions not supported by solid evidence,' it said. The AGC concluded by urging all parties to uphold the rule of law and the separation of powers, warning that unwarranted public pressure or political narratives could undermine institutional integrity. Claims of a constitutional crisis surfaced ahead of the mandatory retirement last week of then chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim. While it remains unclear who will be appointed to fill the two top posts, Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim is currently serving as acting chief justice while Federal Court judge Zabariah Yusof has been made acting Court of Appeal president. Yesterday, Sarawak PKR information chief Abun Sui Anyit criticised calls for an RCI as unwarranted and potentially damaging to public confidence in the judiciary. Citing Article 131A of the Federal Constitution, he said that a Federal Court judge is empowered to perform the duties of the chief justice in the interim, ensuring that the court continues to function without disruption. He also stressed that the appointment of the chief justice is not the sole responsibility of the prime minister, but a process involving four key institutions: the JAC, the prime minister, the Conference of Rulers, and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
