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Najib tries to nullify the SRC trial
Cops asked to probe PKR polls
Much ado about Bon Odori
Najib tries to nullify the SRC trial
Najib Abdul Razak's legal team has filed a fresh bid to nullify the SRC International trial.
The filing with the Federal Court seeks to disqualify judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali over conflicts of interest.
This is over Mohd Nazlan's time as a legal counsel with Maybank at the time SRC was being formed.
Najib’s team alleged that the judge must have at least some knowledge, or even had a hand in SRC's formation.
HIGHLIGHTS
 | Husni tried to advise against the 1MDB investment. |
 | 'Najib thought my salary as chief secretary was too little.' |
 | MACC officer testifies that he was ordered to record Ewe's statement. |
Cops asked to probe PKR polls
Actor Afdlin Shauki has filed a police report against the PKR election committee over alleged fraud.
Afdlin had lost in his bid to unseat Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad as the division's chief by 110 votes.
He alleged that there were irregularities such as votes not being counted, and possible meddling during the election.
Nik Nazmi is part of PKR deputy president-elect Rafizi Ramli's team, while Afdlin is believed to be aligned with PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.
HIGHLIGHTS
 | 'Prove it with evidence, not propaganda.' |
 | The former Malacca chief is adamant PAS won't work with PKR, DAP. |
 | The minister is still waiting for an appointment to see the PM. |
Bon Odori: Culture vs religion
The great debate of culture vs religion is back in the spotlight, this time with Islamic authorities taking issue with Bon Odori.
The Bon Odori is actually a dance during the Bon festival - which honours the spirits of ancestors and has roots in Buddhism and Shinto.
The dance itself is originally meant to welcome the spirits of said ancestors.
Proponents argue that in Malaysia, Bon Odori is purely cultural - which Islamic Affairs Minister Idris Ahmad disagrees with.
Idris is advising Muslims to avoid the event.
HIGHLIGHTS
 | State govt has always considered it a cultural event, says MB. |
 | This comes after India's BJP officials insulted Prophet Muhammad. |
 | Govt appealing against automatic citizenship for such children. |
A daily glance at Covid-19
1,128 new cases yesterday (June 07) bring the cumulative infections to 4,517,447.
9 new fatalities put the death toll at 35,699.
New cases by states
Selangor (598)
Kuala Lumpur (170)
Penang (78)
Sabah (63)
Perak (47)
Johor (44)
Kedah (34)
Negeri Sembilan (26)
Sarawak (22)
Malacca (12)
Kelantan (10)
Pahang (8)
Terengganu (7)
Putrajaya (6)
Perlis (3)
Labuan (0)
What else is happening?
Kuala Selangor MP Dzulkefly Ahmad said he won’t flip-flop on his retirement plans just because Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is eyeing his seat.
Opposition MPs voiced protest against the appointment of a federal counsel in Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam's civil suit against her ex-teacher and principal over the rape joke incident.
A British geologist with Malaysian permanent residence was sentenced to 15 years in jail in Iraq over pottery shards he collected while on tour.
Police are probing armed forces veterans for organising a rally - demanding better welfare - without a permit.
HIGHLIGHTS
 | Delayed by censorship and Covid, the 2012 film is finally being screened. |
 | Yew is currently working at Hans Zimmer's studio. |
 | It will be from Kampung Batu to Putrajaya Sentral. |
What are people saying?
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 | By P Ramasamy |
 | By Malaysiakini readers |
