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

Preacher predicts move against Anwar

PKR Youth vice-chief Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman urged party members to respect PKR president Anwar Ibrahim's decision to appoint PKR deputy president Azmin Ali's defeated rivals into the party leadership.

Newly appointed PKR information chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin also defended Anwar's decision on the appointments and stressed that it was important for the party president and deputy to have good cooperation.

Influential preacher Wan Ji Wan Hussin, who is a PKR member, speculated that Azmin may soon make a move against Anwar.

 Dr M says he'll keep promise to quit

Delegates at the Bersatu annual general assembly passed a resolution calling for Bersatu chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad to stay on as the prime minister for a full term.

Bersatu leaders said their Pakatan Harapan partners must be consulted on any such proposals.

However, Mahathir stressed that he must keep his promise as an interim prime minister and hand over power to Anwar.

Mahathir also revealed that Anwar did not pressure him on the matter, pointing out that Anwar had not raised the issue during their meetings.

Bersatu VP rebuked for advocating patronage

Bersatu Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman slammed delegates for demanding government contracts and positions at the party's annual general assembly.

However, Bersatu vice-president Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman, in a veiled response to Syed Saddiq, said objections against using government resources to retain power were "stupid".

Syed Saddiq's colleagues in Bersatu Youth later rebuked Rashid, stating that such views were not representative of the party's stance.

Mahathir also downplayed the call, stating that any contracts would have to go through the proper tender process.

 DAP Youth chief Howard Lee said Rashid's statement that Bersatu should retain power "by hook or by crook" is only espoused by crooks.

Other Kinibites

The operation hours of the RapidKL rail transit system and bus services will be extended to facilitate the New Year's Day celebration.

Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar urged those claiming that there were abuses of state oil royalty funds to submit proof.

Bersatu deputy president Mukhriz Mahathir said there was no need for a dominant party in Harapan.

Mukhriz also backed the proposal for a one member, one vote system for Bersatu.

Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin claimed that the Bersatu annual general assembly was still "haunted" by Umno.

Looking ahead

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad will attend the New Year's Day celebration in Putrajaya.

PAS Youth will hold a protest on the cost of living in Kuala Lumpur.