#KiniNews: Groups seek release of minutes on Najib’s house arrest; Malacca assembly to be dissolved

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. [KiniNews] Thirty-seven organisations and 385 individuals are calling for the minutes of the Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting that paved the way for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest to be made public. They are calling for the full meeting minutes, including the recorded justifications behind the board’s decision, to be released. They said this was necessary to uphold the integrity of Malaysia’s justice system and fulfil its obligation to the public. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Malacca Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh has announced the dissolution of the state assembly effective tomorrow, paving the way for the state’s 16th election. Speaking during a press conference at Kompleks Seri Negeri in Malacca, Rauf, who is the state Umno liaison chairperson, stressed that the caretaker government will continue to prioritise resident welfare. ___________________ Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/m...