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PM Urges Respect For Judiciary

Dec 23, 2025

The PM has called on all parties to respect the judiciary, following the High Court’s decision yesterday to reject Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid to serve his prison sentence under house arrest.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he respects the judge’s ruling, which was made independently and free of external influence.

He also called for patience and prudence, noting that while people may agree or disagree with the court ruling…its important to avoid escalating tensions or creating a charged atmosphere in this sensitive matter.

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Police have found three suspected improvised explosive devices at a residential premise in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

The discovery was made when the cops responded to reports of an explosion at an apartment block there yesterday morning.

Police are currently working on tracking down the suspect, and are also seeking assistance from members of the public who may have information about the incident.

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Performance is now the main factor that determines awards and recognition for civil servants in phase two of the Public Service Remuneration System.

The Public Service Department director general says this means attendance and seniority are no longer used as key benchmarks.

He adds that the new phase – which comes into effect next month – will also emphasize service quality, speed of delivery and innovation as the core criteria for evaluation.

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The mother of the late Zayn Rayyan will have to remain in prison.

This, after the High Court rejected Ismanira Abdul Manaf’s application for a stay of her five-year sentence for neglecting her son…leading to his disappearance and eventual death in 2023.

The judge ruled that there were no special circumstances to allow her application.

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The flood situation in Pahang continues to show improvement.

According to the Social Welfare Department’s portal, there are currently less than 200 evacuees, across the districts of Kuantan, Maran and Pekan.