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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
New safety measures under review after deadly FRU accident
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are currently in discussions with various stakeholders regarding improvements to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to personnel movement and convoy safety, following the fatal crash involving members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said they are also reviewing technical proposals and their compliance with road safety standards and regulations set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). "Following the tragic accident that occurred in Teluk Intan on May 13, which claimed nine lives involving members of the FRU, the police have taken several immediate and comprehensive steps to improve the SOP related to personnel movement and convoy safety. "Regarding the expected enforcement date of the new SOP and its monitoring method, the police are currently in discussions with various relevant stakeholders, including on technical proposals and compliance with road safety standards and JPJ regulations," he said in a written parliamentary reply. He was responding to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who had queried the matter. He outlined the key preliminary findings by the police on weaknesses in the existing SOP that contributed to the accident. These include the use of tactical lorries to transport personnel over long distances without basic safety systems such as seat belts; insufficient ventilation and interior lighting in the lorries; disorganised interior space lacking separation between passengers and equipment; and vehicles not designed for long-distance travel, which can cause fatigue and stress to personnel. "The existing vehicles were not designed for long-distance endurance, which can cause fatigue and stress to personnel," he said.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Bring me your concerns in Parliament, not just on streets, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he remains consistent in his belief in democracy and freedom of speech and criticism. PETALING JAYA : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reminded his political opponents to continue discussing and raising their concerns to him in Parliament, not only on the streets, following the Turun Anwar rally held today in the city centre. In a Facebook post this evening, he said he remains consistent as prime minister in his belief in democracy and freedom of speech and criticism. 'Criticism and differences of opinion should not be viewed through the lens of opposition, but should grow to become the national heartbeat of a mature, progressive and sovereign citizenry. 'We champion this principle at the Prime Minister's Question Time in Parliament, where MPs are free to raise their criticisms directly to me as prime minister. I call on everyone to urge your MPs to continue attending and actively participating in all parliamentary sessions, particularly PMQT,' he said. About 18,000 people took part in today's rally, according to police, although the rally organisers, PAS Youth, claimed a tally of over 200,000 participants. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the turnout was a vote of no confidence against Anwar, and called on him to resign instead of waiting for a confidence motion against him in the Dewan Rakyat. Anwar also thanked the security and medical personnel from the police and fire department, as well as volunteers, for doing their duty at the rally. He wished the rally's participants safe travels back to their hometowns, and reminded them not to forget to return to visit Kuala Lumpur and its historical landmarks in the future. 'These landmarks around the city centre are now being restored at a large scale so we can improve our tourism, especially for Visit Malaysia Year 2026,' he said.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Takiyuddin pours cold water on no-confidence vote idea
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has dismissed any plans for a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Takiyuddin said a vote of no-confidence was limited to members of parliament and that the opposition may not have enough numbers to move such a vote. "That's why for us, the vote of no-confidence actually comes from the people," he told a press conference at the end of the Pas-led rally. "This is what should be considered. For now, I don't see (a motion of no-confidence being submitted) yet. Perhaps if there is a bigger issue, we might consider it," he said. He was asked to comment on opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's remarks in his speech at the rally, in which the PN secretary-general hinted at submitting a motion of no confidence in the Dewan Rakyat. On the 18,000 turnout at the rally, which was well below the 300,000 target set, Takiyuddin said he still considered the gathering a success, as it brought together people from different communities and political parties that were once adversaries. "If anyone says the crowd was not large, I don't know what to say."
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Takiyuddin arrives at Sogo, urges rallygoers to protest peacefully
KUALA LUMPUR: Kota Baru member of parliament Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has arrived in front of Sogo to address rallygoers here today. The PAS secretary-general arrived around 11am and met with supporters and gave a short speech, in which he reminded all rallygoers to abide by the law and protest peacefully. "Please ensure a peaceful gathering. If you see anyone trying to cause provocation, hand them over to the police," he said. Police anticipate a turnout of between 10,000 and 15,000 people at today's PAS-led rally. Participants are set to gather at Masjid Negara, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru, and Kompleks Sogo — before converging at Dataran Merdeka. The rally aims to pressure the government over issues such as the rising cost of living and alleged institutional failures. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police would facilitate the assembly. A total of 16 roads will be closed for the rally, which is expected to end after 5.15pm. Police have advised the public to plan their journeys in advance and use public transport where possible to avoid congestion in the city centre.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Takiyuddin files motion to refer Anwar to rights and privileges committee
PN MP Takiyuddin Hassan accused Anwar Ibrahim of misleading the Dewan Rakyat about where the authority lies to prosecute Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Batu Puteh issue. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The opposition has submitted a motion calling for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to be referred to the Dewan Rakyat's rights and privileges committee for allegedly misleading the House on the Batu Puteh issue. Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) said the motion was submitted to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul this morning under Standing Order 36(12), which concerns misleading the House. The motion follows Anwar informing the Dewan Rakyat that the Cabinet had decided not to pursue legal action against former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad over his role in the Batu Puteh case due to his advanced age. Takiyuddin, the opposition chief whip, said Anwar had misled the Dewan Rakyat by implying that the authority to prosecute Mahathir over the Batu Puteh issue lay with the prime minister and his Cabinet, rather than the attorney-general (AG). 'Does this imply that the prime minister is interfering in legal matters, overriding the courts and even the AG's powers?' Takiyuddin said in a press conference at Parliament alongside other opposition MPs. He added that the authority to decide on prosecutions lies with the AG, as stated in Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution. 'But the prime minister has shown the House – and by extension, the whole world – that this is how a Malaysian prime minister behaves: misleading Parliament and abusing power. 'Therefore, I have submitted a motion on behalf of Perikatan Nasional to refer him to the rights and privileges committee,' he said. A royal commission of inquiry (RCI) last year found that Mahathir had likely acted deliberately to influence the Cabinet to discontinue review applications regarding Batu Puteh's sovereignty in 2018, despite the views of international consultants who said the applications had a reasonable likelihood of success. The RCI recommended that a police report be lodged against Mahathir, saying a criminal investigation could be initiated under Section 415(b) of the Penal Code for cheating. Earlier today, Anwar brushed off Mahathir's remarks that the former prime minister did not need immunity from legal action in the matter.
