Aliran has just released this media statement:
Aliran welcomes the court verdict in the 1MDB case that found Najib Razak guilty of four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering involving RM2.3bn.
The verdict – along with another High Court decision on 22 December, turning down Najib’s bid for ‘house arrest’ in the SRC International case – is a major milestone in the fight against corruption in high places.
We note that this struggle for accountability was at the heart of the Reformasi movement and civil society’s Bersih protest rallies over the years.
As such, we are totally against any attempt at a “political reset” to wipe the slate clean for politicians implicated in high-level corruption. Let there be no double standards in the battle against corruption.
Let the 1MDB issue and all other high-level corruption cases be fairly adjudicated in the courts, with independent judges and prosecutors. The outcomes should be respected and upheld.
For this to happen, the independence of the judiciary must be safeguarded. In the selection of judges, amendments are needed to the Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009 to ensure that the appointments process itself is independent of the executive.
Prosecutors have to be independent of the attorney general, who at present is a government appointee and advisor. This separation of roles must be expedited.
Support the struggle to build a Malaysia based on Justice, Freedom, Solidarity:
Meanwhile, we call on the Attorney General’s Chambers to pursue all high-level corruption cases where those charged were granted a “discharge not amounting to acquittal”.
Aliran executive committee
26 December 2025
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What say you now, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Azalina Othman Said, Apandi Ali, and Khairy Jamaluddin—the very voices who championed the ‘Saudi donation’ fairytale? You were the chorus telling the nation the funds were a genuine gift. Will they be prosecuted for fabrication of evidence?
Don’t ever forget Scorpene Submarine scandal happened during his time as PM, also MH17 and MH370 and Altantuya murder still unresolved.
Below is the breakdown of the four abuse of power charges:
First charge: 15 years, fine = RM303.15 million
In default: 10 years.
Second charge: 15 years, fine = RM454.5 million
In default: 10 years.
Third charge: 15 years, fine = RM10.4 billion
In default: 10 years.
Fourth charge : 15 years, fine = RM222.85 million
In default: 10 years.
Najib’s sentence for the 21 money-laundering charges are to run concurrently with the main charges. This means that the ex-PM will only serve 15 years in total.
Akmal of UMNO Youth must know that making noises and opposing Madani does not mean that UMNO is a strong party. Really analysing the party’s strength will show that it has long lost its strength. And will probably be decimated at GE 16. And PAS will only do well in the rural areas.
Many politicians do not have an iota of shame as shown in their actions when they continue to defend the former convicted felon who stole billions from the people. Even with the latest convictions they will still continue to protest that NR is innocent and has been wrongly charged. Not that they truly believe so but they are doing it for their own political interest. Principle and integrity mean nothing to them.
How many of them benefited from the 1MDB heist…
How much money did UMNO receive and will they be forced to pay back?
It is incredible that Zahid and Othman are in government. These same people [allegedly] lied to cover up grand theft as did Apandi. All should pay for that deception.
Today, politicians at both federal and state levels often hold multiple positions at the same time and earn multiple sources of income … through salaries, allowances, board fees, and other benefits. This does not only involve personal income, but also supporting structures such as offices, staff, vehicles, and operating budgets. All of this drains public financial resources and contributes to high operating allocations in government budgets. Yet, politicians rarely acknowledge this as one of the reasons behind rising costs and budget pressures. Instead, the Rakyat are asked to accept increases in electricity, water, tolls, and other utility charges, while there… Read more »
Happy New Year 2026 to all!
Good fortune ahead.
Peace on Earth.
Abah and Azmin both quit PN. Does this mean Bersatu will leave PN? Or a new possibility of Muafakat 2.0 of PAS and Umno? A new dawn for Malay politics, for the next GE?
Now Dominic Lau of Gerakan suddenly has the opportunity to become the chairman of PN?
Some PAS and UMNO leaders believe that together they will sweep all Muslim votes and the traditional loyalty of GPS of Sarawak to UMNO and Sabah going with the winners, would give them 2/3.
The UMNO conference is timed as perfect opportunity to break up PN and the Madani government and go for early elections. Some in UMNO (aka Najib supporters want this too as a change in government might see Najib pardoned). The only one standing in their way is probably Zahid.
“ Like it or not Najib once led Umno, Loke reminds DAP members “ – FMT
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Some of your party members, though adults, behave like teenagers, lacking the maturity to understand how to conduct themselves in situations where tact is required.
They say the wrong things, convinced they are right. Similar behavior can be found in other political parties too.
” Nothing to worry about if PAS leads PN, Hadi tells Gerakan, MIPP ”
https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/nothing-to-worry-about-if-pas-leads-pn-hadi-tells-gerakan-mipp
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This is a laughable script. If anything, the entire episode feels theatrical.
What makes the episode almost comical is that PAS does not even bother to hide that it is in control, and its partners are fully aware of this — yet they are still expected to act surprised by PAS leading Perikatan Nasional.
PAS is explicitly ideological and religious in orientation; its leadership has never shown serious interest in accommodating non-Muslim political concerns.
“ Peacetime army general slammed for ungratefulness, tarnish Muslim image with graft indulgence “
https://focusmalaysia.my/peacetime-army-general-slammed-for-ungratefulness-tarnish-muslim-image-with-graft-indulgence/
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UMNO Youth leaders, read the heading of the news report above. There are many other similar reports. It is shameful beyond belief.
This is where your energy should have been directed, yet you failed to do so. The real threat was never external; it has always come from within, and you failed to recognize it.
Tun Hussein Onn warned of this as early as 1980 following the BMF scandal: “Satu hari diorang akan gadai negara ini.”
The irony is Umno folks still think Bossku is innocent and deserves to be pardoned.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/01/03/umno-youth-chief-urges-withdrawal-of-partys-support-for-unity-govt
” Go into opposition, UMNO Youth chief urges party ”
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Is the UMNO youth chief holding any kind of government position in the Pakatan Harapan unity government ?
The senior leaders of UMNO have made their views clear. While a young, inexperienced bull elephant rushed in to create havoc, the more mature, experienced, and intelligent senior leaders decided otherwise. It would indeed be a foolish move if UMNO were to leave the Unity government.
UMNO won only 25 or 26 out of 222 seats in the GE15 parliamentary election. Yet, they were invited to join the Unity government.
UMNO was given the Deputy Prime Minister’s post, a DNAA, and several other key ministerial positions. It would be madness to throw all of this away simply to become the opposition.
UMNO has more than 60 years of governing experience. It would be wise for the party to use this experience to regain the support and trust of the Rakyat.
No further action (NFA) will be taken in relation to a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) granted to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering related to funds from Yayasan Akalbudi.
At the early stage of the case, the Prime Minister publicly reiterated the principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty.’
Subsequently, after the prosecution presented its case, the court ruled that a prima facie case had been made out, requiring the accused to enter a defense.
However, following this ruling, the Attorney-General’s Chambers announced that, after further investigation, there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the prosecution, and a DNAA was granted.
Later, an NFA decision was issued. Thus, a case that was once considered to have sufficient evidence to stand trial was later deemed insufficient to proceed.
In the end, there was no final determination by the court on either guilt or innocence.
That was the script.
Yayasan Akalbudi involves public fund or not? Can Anil or Rakyat 8 help to clarify?
UMNO Youth should also stop crying over petty issues that may arise from time to time, whether by mistake or accident, in a multicultural, multi-religious, and largely peaceful society such as ours.
Such matters should be resolved internally within the coalition so as to spare the Rakyat unnecessary political disturbances.
Ordinary people are working very hard just to earn a living and put food on the table, so that their families and children do not go hungry.
“ Umno to stay with unity govt despite youth wing’s calls, says Zahid “
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/01/06/umno-stays-with-unity-govt-despite-youth-wings-calls-says-zahid
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The matter has been decided. Time to move on.
In democracy, any order to “move on” is invalid. Anyone raise any matter, especially dis-satisfaction with a government partner.
In a democracy, one may accept the suggestion to ‘move on,’ or choose to continue with the subject. It is up to the individual.
Singapore asked China to move on over the Japan WW2 war crimes. Is this acceptable to you?
https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/117762/umno-youth-chief-urges-party-to-leave-unity-government-forge-alliance-with-pas ======== Not sure what UMNO Youth is talking about with this UMNO–PAS unity narrative. This issue crops up every now and then. We, the Rakyat, have heard it many times before, usually when UMNO is unhappy with certain developments. After that, it quietly dies down on its own—until the theatre opens again for the next show. What is the UMNO President’s view on this UMNO–PAS unity narrative? Back in 21 July 2025, about six months ago, this is what senior UMNO leader Mohd Puad Zarkashi said: “UMNO would not be enticed into reuniting with a coalition he described as… Read more »
He was referring to the 2020–2021 Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition government, led by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin from Bersatu, in which
PAS was a coalition member.
Is their relationship any different now? Nope, don’t think so.
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https://focusmalaysia.my/rafizi-anwar-rift-clashing-on-comms-power-and-grassroots-strength/
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We, the Rakyat, as Malaysians, should always be united and stand for what is favourable to us, to our nation and our country … not what is favourable to political parties or politicians.
There is a legacy in the administration of our country left behind by the colonial system that was never properly reformed after independence.
Instead, it has been maintained and expanded because it benefits politicians. This system concentrates power and positions in the hands of a few.
Singapore has emerged as the top destination for Malaysians giving up their citizenship, with more than 61,000 people — mostly women — making the switch over the past five years, driven largely by economic opportunities and family ties. Most applicants sought to relinquish their Malaysian citizenship in favour of Singapore, which made up 93.78 per cent of cases, followed by Australia (2.15 per cent), Brunei (0.97 per cent) and other countries (3.1 per cent).
As if this is not enough, there is also the long-standing problem of corruption. This issue went mainstream as early as the 1980s, beginning with the billion-ringgit Bumiputra Malaysia Finance scandal. Since then, corruption has grown bigger and wider, spreading across many parts of our administration. The 1MDB scandal exposed how corruption had evolved into something massive and complex — involving multiple layers, multiple institutions, and billions of ringgit, spreading like an octopus across the system.
https://focusmalaysia.my/nobody-can-predict-whats-pas-next-move-beyond-hadi-awang-stating-islamist-party-shall-take-over-pn/ ======== The other person who was suggested to become PN chairman is the Kedah Menteri Besar. He repeatedly promised to take his so-called passionate issue — the claim over the state of Penang since 2021 — to the courts by the end of 2025. That promise did not materialise. It is now January 2026. By now, he should understand that challenging constitutional law in a court whose role is to uphold the Federal Constitution is futile when the arguments are weak. This is precisely how he lost the alcohol and gambling case in court. Taking this and other issues… Read more »
PAS has little to contribute to nation-building or to the real well-being of the Rakyat. Their track record in the states they govern speaks for itself.
One simple question says a lot — is their tap water even clean and reliable today?
Their political and religious leader, Abdul Hadi Awang, also appears to be facing declining health.
He is now seen wearing wrap-around dark shades, possibly due to light sensitivity, medication side effects, fatigue, or dizziness.
Do they still want to choose him as the Perikatan Nasional chairman?
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/09/15/i039m-too-old-to-be-pm-material-says-hadi
PAS only Focus on Afterlife in Syurga.
Whatever Problems on earth are Test from the Almighty on people. It is not PAS responsibility to Solve your problem, PAS only Direct you to Pray for entry to Syurga.
Are you a member of PAS? If so, what exactly is PAS doing in politics? What is PAS doing governing four states?
Are we supposed to believe that unclean water coming out of our taps is merely a “test from the Almighty”? If that is the case, why do other states receive clean and reliable water? Are their Rakyat somehow being spared this “test”?
“And naturally, they will go to heaven for choosing an Islamic party, while those who support unIslamic parties will logically go to hell” , According to [a now deceased] PAS spiritual leader
Several religions offer salvation in heaven as they could not explain the hardship and sufferings of present life to their believers. So they offer wonderful eternal life and vested virgins in afterlife.
I subscribe to the fundamental values in Buddhism: Life sufferings (dukkha) is due to unnecessary desires. Learn to curb your desires as nothing is permanent, even your life possessions. Live simple life, be good to others and karma will take its natural cause. Bliss!
You claim that PAS’s role is only to guide people to pray for entry into Syurga. If that is truly PAS’s position, then its work on earth should be confined to religious guidance, not political governance.
Politics demands responsibility, accountability, and real-world problem-solving. Religion addresses faith and the hereafter. When PAS chooses to govern, it cannot dismiss basic failures of governance as divine tests. That is not leadership—it is an excuse.
PAS Malaysia’s position is that its entire political, economic, and social platform is a manifestation of an “Islamic development plan” or a form of governance that seeks to apply Islamic principles in all aspects of life. The party’s core ideology is to establish an Islamic state and government based on Sharia law, which it considers the comprehensive “God’s plan” for society and development.
Here, the comment reveals that PAS Malaysia enters politics not merely to govern, but to use governance as a vehicle for implementing a religiously defined vision of society .
Once PAS chooses to govern a state, does it not also carry a responsibility before the Almighty to care for the people it governs on earth?
That responsibility must surely include providing clean water and basic necessities, while guiding people toward Syurga—not replacing governance with prayer alone.
Moreover, one of the Almighty’s attributes is being All-Knowing. Using religion to excuse administrative failure insults both governance and faith.
PAS feels that it is the responsibility of the Almighty to bring goodness to the people as the party is just the powerless agent that follows the will of the Almighty. Insyaallah.
Believers may trust that goodness ultimately comes from God.
But once a party chooses to contest elections, form governments, pass laws, and manage public funds, those decisions are human choices.
Faith may guide intentions, but outcomes remain the responsibility of those who govern, and they must be judged by results, not piety.
Once Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) enters politics, its policies and outcomes must be evaluated as human decisions, not deferred to divine will.
To use an analogy:
“A doctor may pray for healing, but if a patient dies due to negligence, the doctor is still responsible.”
As long as Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is still the chairman, UMNO is not going anywhere. Zahid takes his cue from Anwar.
UMNO will stay with Pakatan Harapan no matter what happens as long as Anwar is still the coalition leader.
And as usual, when things don’t go their way, they put on a show — a drama for the Rakyat.
We have seen it all before. Same actors, same behavior, just different stories played out again and again in Malaysian politics.”
PAS has called on UMNO members and supporters to revive the spirit of Muafakat Nasional as a foundation for Muslim unity ahead of Malaysia’s 16th General Election, arguing that cooperation between the two parties remains vital for political stability, particularly at grassroots level.
Will this happen, Mr Anil?
Your guess is as good as mine. I think we should all push for a People’s Agenda and get the parties to endorse, ie the rakyat call the shots.
A segment of the Chinese community supporting Najib consists of a small number of specialists in finance, banking, and investment. They possess a keen eye for political maneuvering and, while holding their own political views, prioritize the broader financial picture. This small group of financial elites believes that Najib’s policies have been beneficial to investment and economic growth. They disagree with the actions of 1MDB, but are also strongly opposed to the unreasonable promises made by Pakatan Harapan (PH) over the past decade, such as lowering oil prices after taking power, closing Lynas, and accusing Chinese investment of treason. Considering… Read more »