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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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.
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?
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.
Don’t ever forget Scorpene Submarine scandal happened during his time as PM, also MH17 and MH370 and Altantuya murder still unresolved.
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.
Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir melahirkan kebimbangan terhadap gejala rasuah yang dilihat semakin berleluasa dan amat membimbangkan.
Baginda kecewa kerana wujud pihak yang terus memberikan sokongan kepada individu yang disabitkan kesalahan rasuah amat besar, seolah-olah perbuatannya diterima dan dimaafkan.
ATM are not fighting komunis now but rasuah? Bukit Leung incident no longef relevant as [certain] Army commanders are involved in corruption?
Happy New Year 2026 to all!
Good fortune ahead.
Peace on Earth.
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.
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 »
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?
Leaders of non-Malay political parties within PN are highly unlikely to ever become chairman of PN. For such a development to occur would require an extraordinary and implausible shift.
Seems like Abah is coming back as President, if Hamzah is culled?
“ Govt bars unapproved houses of worship, says Anwar “
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/09/govt-bars-unapproved-houses-of-worship-says-anwar
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The Prime Minister’s statement seems firm and forceful, and it merits closer examination.
The Prime Minister’s emphasis on the rule of law is understood, but responsibility must be placed correctly.
Under the Federal Constitution, land matters fall under State authority, and local councils act under State powers, not Federal direction. Many houses of worship have existed for decades due to long administrative inaction and tolerance by authorities, not deliberate defiance of the law.
The absence of complete paperwork is not always the absence of legitimacy, especially where authorities have over time provided utilities, approved exemptions, collected charges, or otherwise treated these sites as established places of worship.
It must be seen as resolving land issues involving historical places of worship, not as a punitive or selective exercise.
If negotiation is to take place, it must be genuine and not under the threat of enforcement, and it must acknowledge past governance failures.
Matters involving worship and land are best resolved through state led action grounded in history, fairness, and constitutional clarity.
“ Rally against ‘illegal’ temples still on, says controversial preacher ”
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/07/rally-against-039illegal039-temples-still-on-says-controversial-preacher
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“Don’t be fooled by their propaganda and tactics. We will fight intruders, he said.”
What nonsense is he saying. He also says it has no connection to any specific race or religion.
But the very issue involving unregistered Hindu temples suggests otherwise, as does the so-called coincidental timing with the arrival of the Prime Minister of India.
A convert who appears to believe the grass was greener on the other side, now acting as a public mouthpiece aligned with certain narratives.
Authorities are being careful lest they are accused of being anti-religion. They are treading carefully on such matters. Let us hope this caution is not interpreted as weakness.
So we should be asking who are the actors continually pushing such issues, knowing full well their potential to disrupt our harmonious multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society.
“ Non-Muslim wing proves PAS not a hardline party, says treasurer “
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/06/non-muslim-wing-proves-pas-not-a-hardline-party-says-treasurer
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Now it is easy to say we are not a hard line group but it proves nothing . We Rakyat fear ( more a concern about consequences, not emotional panic ) the aftermath of the General Election. Promises made can change. How to trust.
For example, in 2018 after PH won the General Election when asked where are your election promises, the reply was that promises made were not cast in stone.
PAS has to really go deep down and convince us Rakyat by sincere actions in order to try to convince us to believe in you. Even then it will take a long time before we are convinced you are sincere. For example, while PAS Info chief says, “ PAS approves of ‘illegal’ temple rally despite PN allies’ protests “, the PAS Kapar MP says, “ Give amnesty window for ‘illegal’ temples, says PAS MP “. These internal contradictions within PAS weaken its credibility. We, the Rakyat call this, inconsistency in your thinking and having a Non-Muslim wing proves nothing. It is just symbolic, not… Read more »
“ Delivery, not data, will define Malaysia’s recovery, Anwar tells FEM2026 “
https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/119123/delivery-not-data-will-define-malaysias-recovery-anwar-tells-fem2026
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As stated in the article, renewed confidence only matters if it delivers tangible improvements in people’s daily lives, rather than flattering macroeconomic statistics.
Yet what we see on the ground tells a different story. The Ringgit may have strengthened, but the cost of living has not eased. Prices of goods and services remain high, and in many cases have become entrenched.
At the same time, government-linked charges continue to rise. For example, Indah Water Konsortium, which falls under the Ministry of Finance, has increased sewerage charges from RM64 to RM72, and now to RM90, billed twice yearly.
If recovery is truly about delivery, then ordinary Rakyat are entitled to ask, where is the relief? Or does the government assume households have the capacity to absorb endless increases as if money can be printed at home?
Did you Speak Out at the recent Forum in Penang? You have lots of issues to raise but ought to have used a more suitable platform to be seen and heard.
I understand what you are saying, but this is already an appropriate platform. It is being read and it prompts responses.
“ PAS approves of ‘illegal’ temple rally despite PN allies’ protests “
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/02/05/pas-approves-of-illegal-temple-rally-despite-pn-allies-protests
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As PMX aptly put it, “Fakta belum tahu. Baca, malas. Belajar, tak mahu. Panggil bodoh, dia marah.” ( They don’t know the facts. Lazy to read. Unwilling to learn. When you call them stupid, they get angry. )
This article reflects exactly that problem, when certain parties defend a rally branded around so-called “illegal temples,” even as their own coalition partners object to it.
This rally or protest, concerning temples allegedly built on land not belonging to them, is reportedly being held on the same day a very high-ranking foreign official from India, Prime Minister Modi, is arriving in Malaysia, presumably at the invitation of the present government. Holding such an event on that day is undignified, and reflects poorly on us as a nation that appears not to understand, or respect, international protocol. The convert leading this protest claims the timing is not a coincidence. However, many among us, the Rakyat, believe otherwise. Viewed against the sequence of events leading up to it,… Read more »
For over 60 years, Barisan Nasional governed the nation. MIC was part of Barisan Nasional throughout that period. MIC held ministerial and deputy ministerial posts, and its members occupied positions in federal and state governments as well as statutory bodies. During that time, why were temple-related issues not addressed and resolved? Today, MIC is largely silent on this matter, sulking after being rejected by the very Indian community it claims to represent. Meanwhile, a convert leader heading a coalition of NGOs appears free to inflame the issue without consequence. We, the Rakyat, are left to wonder whether this individual is… Read more »
MIC is being up staged by a Muslim convert. It shows the irrelevance of MIC in protecting the interest of Hindus in Malaysia?
“ ‘ Illegal ‘ houses of worship: S’gor exco reminds conflict not Islamic way “ https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/767100 ======== This reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the issue. Whether this misunderstanding is deliberate or otherwise only they and the Almighty know. There is no concept of ‘ kuil haram or illegal houses ‘ of worship or temple encroachment in this context. History already explains this issue. Many temples were established long before modern land titles existed. They existed during British colonial administration. They continued to exist through Independence in 1957. They remained in place under multiple state governments and local councils. Their presence was known to… Read more »
This is therefore an administrative matter not a criminal or religious one. The responsibility lies with the state government and local authorities. The state is required to regularize land status where possible. Where regularisation is not possible the state must provide compensation. Where relocation is unavoidable the state must provide suitable alternatives. These duties arise from long standing administrative recognition not recent actions. Labeling temples as ‘ illegal or haram ‘ serves no purpose except to provoke division. Such language undermines decades of peaceful coexistence in this country. The silence of Indian political parties that claim to represent the community… Read more »
“ Kuil haram” advocate Zamri Vinoth incites Muslim-Hindu tension without grasping issue’s root causes” https://focusmalaysia.my/kuil-haram-advocate-zamri-vinoth-incites-muslim-hindu-tension-without-grasping-issues-root-causes/ ======== Now NGOs are being allowed to weaponise this issue because they can raise it loudly without bearing any responsibility for resolving it. They do not have to regularise land, compensate communities, manage relocations, or answer for the consequences. That burden remains with the state. The NGOs involvement fills a vacuum created by decades of government inaction. These temples did not appear overnight. They existed through colonial rule, during and after Independence, over multiple administrations, local councils, and elections. Roads were built around them. Utilities… Read more »
If something was truly “illegal,” the question is not why communities continued to worship there, but why governments and councils allowed these sites to exist unquestioned for so long.
By allowing NGOs to frame a long-standing administrative failure as a moral or religious violation, the state avoids confronting its own neglect.
Notice how the political leaders are silent on this issue. What should be a legal and bureaucratic exercise becomes public outrage instead.
Law enforced after decades of silence is not justice. It is an admission of failure, now conveniently outsourced, at the expense of social harmony.