KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Three-cornered fight in Sg Kandis

The Sungai Kandis by-election is a three-cornered fight between Pakatan Harapan's Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mughni, BN's Lokman Noor Adam, and independent candidate Murthy Krishnasamy.

Selangor PKR dismissed Lokman's claim of internal tensions over Mohd Zawawi's nomination.

BN denied MCA was not helping in the Sungai Kandis campaign, while Umno secretary-general Annuar Musa said negotiations with PAS for the poll was a success.

Students protest UEC recognition

A group of 100 students protested against Pakatan Harapan's plans to recognise the United Examination Certificate (UEC).

Bersatu member Rais Yatim said the UEC must be integrated with the SPM and STPM.

The Education Ministry said its plans to phase out white school shoes will be done in stages.

Other Kinibites

Malaysiakini explains the difference between the Sales and Services Tax (SST) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) in a Kiniguide.

Selangor state assembly speaker Ng Suee Lim wants the Johor government to be more serious about recognising the opposition.

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah told Malaysiakini he now enjoys “ real freedom” in Pakatan Harapan's administration.

A law graduate claimed she was denied her chance to be called to the Bar due to her involvement in a lawsuit against Indian Muslim preacher Zakir Naik.

Looking ahead

The Sungai Kandis by-election enters the second day of campaigning.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is expected to attend a Tabung Harapan fundraising dinner in Shah Alam tonight.