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The Malaysian government summoned Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to its Prime Minister’s Office ( PMO ) on Monday ( Aug 5 ) over the removal of several posts where PM Anwar Ibrahim had condolenced and praised the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Additionally, it raised the expulsion of a live Facebook telecast of a pro-Palestinian protest held on Sunday evening in Kuala Lumpur via the Malay state broadcaster’s accounts.

In a statement on Monday, Malaysia’s PMO said it has also demanded an apology from the software company even as it wants some actions to be taken to rectify the situation, adding that it views Meta’s activities as “discriminatory, wrong, and a overt reduction of free manifestation”.

The statement read,” It is also perceived as an anathema to the legitimate battle of the Arab people for individual rights.”

We also made it clear that the Zionist Israeli regime’s treatment of these articles has had a profound impact on Malaysians and the rest of the world, who are well informed of the suffering of the Arab people and the crimes committed by the Zionist program.

It stressed that Meta’s “unilateral selection” to delete the articles on Mr Anwar’s balances raises questions about the clarity of the fund’s content moderation policies. &nbsp,

Although it was not disclosed who had represented Meta, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Chairman Mohamad Salim Fateh Din and Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil were present at the meeting. &nbsp,

Mr. Anwar had written tributes to the late Mr. Haniyeh in his deleted social media posts, calling him” a dear friend and a brave advocate of his people.” &nbsp,

According to reports, the messages that had the tag “dangerous individuals and organizations” were taken down.

Mr Haniyeh- who had been based in Qatar’s Doha since 2019- was killed in Iran’s money Tehran on Jul 31. &nbsp,

He was there to go Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian’s swearing-in meeting a moment earlier. &nbsp,

Social also removed some posts from the May media about Mr. Anwar’s highly anticipated media meeting with Mr. Haniyeh in Qatar, which were afterwards corrected. &nbsp,

Malaysia’s PMO furthermore expressed concern over the Berita RTM account’s suspension of the live Twitter spread of the Arab Liberation Rally the night before on Monday.

The Indonesian government organized the rally in support of the Arab cause at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, which attracted thousands of people. Free-to-air Malay television news network Berita RTM, owned and run by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, hosted the live-streaming event.

” As a result, the Prime Minister’s Office has demanded some steps, including a detailed description of Meta’s decisions to solve the problem, along with a public apologies from the business. As promised during the meeting, Meta will be issuing a press speech shortly”, read the statement. &nbsp,

As of the time of writing, Meta has yet to challenge any statement. &nbsp,

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Mr Prabowo, the present defence minister, won the presidential election by a flood, beating PDI-P’s member Ganjar Pranowo and another opponent, Mr Anies Baswedan. On October 20, Mr. Prabowo may take Mr. Widodo’s place.

A contentious decision from the top prosecutor that his aunt, former Chief Justice Anwar Usman, presided over made Mr. Gibran’s nomination.

Even if a public official who was elected to the presidency or vice-president had hardly reached the required age of 40, the decision granted. Mr Gibran, 36, was the president of Surakarta, also known as Solo. &nbsp,

Following his demotion, Mr. Usman was found guilty of a conflict of interest.

Following a recent contentious decision by the General Elections Commission and a court decision to change the minimum age for individuals, Kaesang Pangerep’s younger son, rumors have grown that he will run for governor in November’s presidential votes.

Top PDI-P professional Deddy Sitorus questioned the honesty of Jokowi’s explanation.

” I do n’t know if he’s sincere this time or not. He may be putting on a show to get love, rather than truly apologising”, he said.

All of Mr. Widodo’s policies must be recorded, according to PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto, who told Tribunnews last Saturday ( Aug 3 ) in an interview.

On the other hand, past Jakarta government Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok, who is already PDI-P’s financial chief, was more subdued in his remarks. &nbsp,

Ahok, who shares a close connection with Mr Widodo and served as his lieutenant governor in Jakarta, told detikNews on Saturday that Mr Widodo’s explanation was reasonable, appropriate and reasonable. &nbsp,

He noted that rulers frequently apologize at the end of their positions.

Mr Widodo’s younger brother Kaesang echoed similar attitudes and called his family’s explanation a humanitarian gesture. &nbsp,

There are n’t any true, perfect people in the world. According to Mr. Kaesang, who is now the party’s chairman,” I think it is a compassionate thing to apologize to the Indian people as he prepares to retire,” according to Antara news company.

Mr Eddy Soeparno, director general of the National Mandate Party ( PAN )– one of the events in Mr Widodo’s ruling coalition – praised Mr Widodo as a leader. &nbsp,

” He acknowledges that, as both a head of state and an ordinary man, he can surely make errors. He apologizes for the deficiencies in his ten years of power in a way that exemplifies statemanship, Mr. Eddy said.

Mr Habiburokhman, assistant head of Mr Prabowo’s Gerindra group, even defended Mr Widodo, who is famously known as Jokowi.

PDI-P simply began criticising Mr Widodo in the past month after their split emerged, he said. Prior to that, PDI-P people had praised Mr Widodo for over a century, he highlighted.

Why do they only claim that Jokowi caused harm after the divide, anyway? Where does that leave off as frequent feel? The government is clever, they laugh at flip-flopping lawmakers”, he said.

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As required by the Federal Constitution, Sabah has been trying for centuries to recover 40 % of its income, which it considers vital for economic growth.

The national level is where all forms of taxation are collected, according to the law. Based on their people, the federal government finally distributes a portion of this to the state.

Under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 ( MA63 ), the federal government is supposed to return 40 per cent of Sabah’s revenue to the autonomous state, but this was not fulfilled from 1974 to 2022.

In 2022, the provincial and Sabah governments agreed on “interim” payment to the latter till 2026 otherwise, pending further discussions on the initial 40 per cent deal.

In May, Mr Anwar said Sabah’s RM16 billion national funding planning for 2024- which is distinct from revenue-based grants for each condition- surpasses the 40 per share it is asking for, Bernama reported.

He added that, in comparison to those in power in the previous ten years, his government has done more to address the numerous issues that have n’t been resolved by MA63 in the last two and a-half years.

However, a previous Sabah Law Society leader criticized Mr. Anwar’s assertions as being deceptive, noting that federal funds are only available for specific expenses, such as development projects.

The Sabah condition government should receive a special offer in contrast to the 40 % net profits entitlement under MA63, according to Mr. Roger Chin, who was reportedly quoted by the Malay Mail as saying in June.

” It is a fundamental aspect of Sabah’s financial freedom and self-determination, enabling the position to invest in its equipment, public companies, and development efforts as it sees match”.

But, Mr Anwar on Aug 4 clarified that the RM16 billion is Sabah’s full allocation in 2024 for spending on things like teacher pay, road maintenance and border protection, and not just for development tasks, Bernama reported.

” If you want to get a companion, work like one. There must be etiquette when it comes to connection. You do n’t need to thank us, just show a little appreciation. If ( the allocation ) is not sufficient, we can negotiate, and ask for more in a friendly manner”, he said.

Mr. Anwar emphasized that he intended to uphold Sabah’s right under the Federal Constitution and that discussions were continued, as he retorted his claim that his government had done more in this regard than earlier administrations.

” We should realize it, yes, but this year we did more than the 10 years earlier. Give it some thought. It’s not that I need a’ thank you’, I do n’t need a thank you. However, if you’re unhappy, you’ll need to accept the facts and start negotiations repeatedly,” he said in a report from the Malay Mail.

” Another Malay members in the Cabinet- Armizan, Ewon… they are constantly saying not much. They continually ask for more, and that’s where I get tired of. But it’s ok, as long as they ask well as a buddy”.

Mr. Anwar referred to Ewon Benedick, the minister of business development, and Armizan Ali, the minister of local industry and cost of living.

On Jul 18, Sabah’s Deputy Chief Minister Jeffrey Kitingan, who is also Member of Parliament for Keningau, urged the Anwar authorities to prioritise the 40 per cent profit planning for Sabah.

According to him, he claimed that the proposed 12-month timeline for implementing the planning, as discussed and agreed upon during MA63 technical council meetings on the subject, had come to an end that evening.

” Despite this, there has been no improvement or news regarding this important issue”, he said. The federal government’s lack of seriousness is evidently demonstrated by this lack of action.

However, the Sabah Law Society is pursuing a criminal assessment of the country’s 40 per cent rights state.

The Supreme Court ordered the High Court to set a time for a full hearing of the judicial review on June 18 and denied the national attorney-general’s request to hear it.

The law world contends that both the federal and Sabah governments owe their legal responsibilities by failing to examine the payments made in 1974 as required by law and that the 40 % offers from 1974 to 2021 still are due.

Mr Chin, the former Sabah Law Society chairman, reiterated on Monday that Mr Anwar should never combine Sabah’s 40 per cent special offer with its federal allocation.

” The RM16 billion allocation addresses areas that are inherently federal responsibilities. According to him, these include infrastructure, security, and education, which are essential services that every state as a member of the federation expects and receives.

The special grant provides additional financial support beyond the federal allocations, according to Sabah, to meet its unique needs and contributions.

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JOHOR BAHRU: On Monday ( Aug 5 ), the man who is accused of abducting a six-year-old girl in Johor Bahru was remanded to assist with police inquiries into a case involving the possession of child pornography and sexual abuse.

Magistrate Azureen Sahira Sauffe Afandi granted the 31-year-old boy’s trial for six weeks, starting Monday until Aug 10, following an application made at the Kulai Magistrate’s Court.

The trial is intended to allow for further research in accordance with the Penal Code’s Part 292 and Section 10 of the Physical Offenses Against Children Act 2017.

Prior to being released on officers bail, the suspect was originally held on remand for 13 weeks from July 23 through August 4 to help with investigations under Sections 365 of the Penal Code and Section 14 ( a ) of the Physical Crimes Against Children Act 2017.

According to reports, Johor’s police captain M. Kumar claimed that the suspect was rearrested on August 4 after his home in Kulai, Johor, contained a number of sex toys, adult pornographic materials, and child sexual abuse.

The six-year-old child was reported missing by her parents on July 20 at a shopping mall in Iskandar Puteri, but she was later found safe at a budget hotel in Batang Kali, Selangor, on July 23.

In order to help with the investigation involving the case, authorities made five arrests overall, including three people and two women.

Following the government ‘ failure to expand their trial time, four of them have since been released on police loan.

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