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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
36 Bangladeshis linked to militant group arrested
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested 36 Bangladeshi nationals this week for alleged involvement in a radical militant movement rooted in extremist ideology. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said yesterday the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was carried out in three phases across Selangor and Johor. Five of the suspects have been charged under Chapter VIA of the Penal Code at the Shah Alam and Johor Bahru Sessions Courts, while 15 others have been issued deportation orders. Another 16 individuals are still under investigation for their alleged links to the militant network. Based on intelligence gathered by the Special Branch, Saifuddin said the group was attempting to import extremist beliefs aligned with the Islamic State ideology into Malaysia. 'They even established recruitment cells within their community here with the aim of indoctrinating radical beliefs, raising funds for terror activities and working to overthrow the legitimate government in their country of origin,' he said in a statement. Saifuddin stressed that Malaysia would not be a safe haven, let alone a staging ground, for any foreign extremist elements.
New Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Saifuddin urges Nik Nazmi to reconsider Cabinet resignation
PUTRAJAYA: PKR election director Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail remains hopeful that Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will reconsider his decision to resign from the Cabinet. With less than a week before the resignation takes effect on July 4, Saifuddin, who is also the Home Minister, said Nik Nazmi's skills and leadership are still needed under the Unity Government's Madani framework. "I have known Nik for a very long time. Back when I was the youth deputy chief, I already saw his intellect and potential. He is a highly capable individual and systematic in his work," he told Berita Harian. Nik Nazmi, who lost his positions as PKR Setiawangsa division chief and vice-president in the party election last month, announced his resignation on May 28, following former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's departure on June 17. Saifuddin stressed his appeal was not influenced by internal factions such as Damai or Hiruk, aligned with Nurul Izzah Anwar and Rafizi, respectively. Saifuddin said his appeal to Nik Nazmi is consistent with the openness shown by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who previously urged both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi to carefully reconsider their Cabinet resignations. As a senior member, I will continue playing my role to unite both camps. I don't concern myself with whether I rise or fall within the party hierarchy. I define success as remaining steadfast and contributing meaningfully to the party," he said.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
36 Bangladeshis arrested in malaysia for militancy links
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested 36 Bangladeshi nationals this week for alleged involvement in a radical militant movement rooted in extremist ideology. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said yesterday the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was carried out in three phases across Selangor and Johor. Five of the suspects have been charged under Chapter VIA of the Penal Code at the Shah Alam and Johor Bahru Sessions Courts, while 15 others have been issued deportation orders. Another 16 individuals are still under investigation for their alleged links to the militant network. Based on intelligence gathered by the Special Branch, Saifuddin said the group was attempting to import extremist beliefs aligned with the Islamic State ideology into Malaysia. 'They even established recruitment cells within their community here with the aim of indoctrinating radical beliefs, raising funds for terror activities and working to overthrow the legitimate government in their country of origin,' he said in a statement. Saifuddin stressed that Malaysia would not be a safe haven, let alone a staging ground, for any foreign extremist elements.
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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] 36 Bangladeshis held over links to militant group, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals this week who were found to be directly involved in a radical militant movement based on Islamic State (IS) extremist beliefs and violent ideology. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the planned security operation, which began on April 24, was carried out in three phases in Selangor and Johor. "Of those detained, five people have been charged under the Offences Relating to Terrorism (Chapter VIA) of the Penal Code in the Shah Alam and Johor Baru Sessions Courts. "Another 15 people have been issued deportation orders, while 16 others are still under investigation for their involvement in the militant movement," he said in a statement. Saifuddin said intelligence gathered by the Special Branch revealed that the group had introduced IS-inspired ideology into the country and had formed recruitment cells within their own community. "These cells were set up to indoctrinate radical beliefs, raise funds for terrorist activities, and to ultimately overthrow the legitimate government in their home country," he said. He added that Malaysia would not serve as a safe haven or staging ground for any foreign extremist movement. "This action proves that the Madani government is serious and uncompromising when it comes to matters that threaten national security," he said. He also praised the police, particularly the Special Branch, for their efficiency and professionalism in carrying out the operation and maintaining public safety. "The Home Ministry will continue to strengthen intelligence capabilities and increase enforcement efforts. "We will also work closely with both local and international security agencies to ensure Malaysia remains peaceful, stable, and free from terrorist threats. "Any attempt to use Malaysia as a base for militant operations or as a transit hub for extremist groups will be met with firm, swift, and effective action," he said.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PKR allowed to appeal reduction of Zuraida's bond from RM10mil to RM100k
PUTRAJAYA: PKR has been granted leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision that reduced a bond payment from RM10 million to RM100,000, to be paid by former vice-president Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin. A three-member Federal Court panel chaired by Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan allowed the motion by Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for leave to appeal against the bond payment and the appellate court's order for PKR to pay Zuraida RM40,000 in costs. PKR was granted leave to appeal on one question of law, with amendments made by the judges during the hearing today, for the Federal Court to determine. The amended question reads: "Whether a party (A) to a financial bond in favour of the other party (B), (a) agrees to pay a certain sum of money as liquidated damages to (B) upon the happening of a certain event; and (b) makes an admission of fact in a recital to such financial bond, that that sum of money represented the value that (A) had received from (B) — can the Court override such admission of fact and proceed to decide whether that sum constitutes reasonable compensation taking into account the peculiar nature of the relationship between the parties?" With the leave granted, PKR will proceed to the next stage, which is the appeal proper, to be heard on a future date. Nallini sat with judges Datuk Nordin Hassan and Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera. During proceedings today, PKR was represented by lawyers Ranjit Singh, William Leong and Navpreet Singh. Lawyer Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun acted for Zuraida. In December last year, a three-member Court of Appeal panel led by Datuk See Mee Chun unanimously upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court's ruling that Zuraida had breached the bond but overturned the quantum of RM10 million. See, who sat with judges Datuk Azman Abdullah and Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid, had varied the sum to RM100,000. The panel said they could not ignore Zuraida's breach of bond and that she was not absolved from any liability. The panel also ordered PKR to pay RM40,000 to Zuraida for the costs of the appeal. The suit was filed by Saifuddin on Sept 28, 2022 in his capacity as the then PKR secretary-general. Saifuddin said Zuraida, who quit PKR in 2020, had executed a bond that bound her to pay the party the sum in accordance with the set terms and conditions, including paying a sum of RM10 million for quitting the party. In June 2023, High Court judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir allowed PKR's suit against Zuraida, and ordered her to pay RM10 million as well as RM50,000 in cost to PKR. Akhtar, in his judgment, said Zuraida herself had acknowledged that PKR had spent an amount exceeding RM10 million on her candidacy during the election. He said this meant it was a clear admission on Zuraida's part that she could not retract, and that she had signed the bond with full knowledge of its contents. It was aimed at deterring the party's candidates from acting against its interest before or after an election. Zuraida, who later filed an appeal, has claimed that she was forced to sign the bond with the party to become its candidate in the 14th General Election in 2018. She said she received the document from the party's leadership a day before nomination day and did not have ample time to read the entire content, describing it as unilaterally prepared and that all candidates were compelled to sign it.
