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🚨JUST IN: Former PM Najib Razak has paid his RM50 million fine, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison term under house arrest. The payment was made using funds raised through UMNO's Najib Razak Solidarity Fund, which has now reached its target, said the party.

📌The flood situation worsened this afternoon, with 4,234 people evacuated to nine relief centres across Selangor, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak. MetMalaysia has also issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across several states until 6pm today. • Selangor: Hulu Selangor and Sepang. • Perak: Selama, Larut Matang, Batang Padang, Muallim, Kampar, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar and Hulu Perak. • Sarawak: Parts of Mukah, Sibu, Miri, Sri Aman and Kapit, as well as Limbang, Sarikei, Betong and Serian. • Sabah: Sandakan, parts of the Interior Division, West Coast, Kudat and Tawau. • Kedah: Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Pendang, Kubang Pasu, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling and Kulim. • Kelantan: Tumpat, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Machang, Pasir Puteh and Pasir Mas. • Terengganu: Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Setiu and Besut. • Pahang: Raub, Kuantan, Rompin, Lipis, Jerantut, Cameron Highlands and Pekan. • Negeri Sembilan: Seremban. • Johor: Segamat, Pontian, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Johor Bahru and Kulai. • Perlis: Statewide. • Labuan: Federal Territory of Labuan. 🧵1

The AGC has rejected allegations by ex-PM Najib Razak's lawyers that it had defied the King's order by seeking court clarification on his house arrest, describing the claims as baseless. It stressed that the King's constitutional power to grant pardons and the courts' authority to interpret and determine the legal effect of court orders were separate matters. 🧵1

Putrajaya will review the 20% ceiling on e-hailing commissions, amid complaints from drivers that the deductions are affecting their take-home pay. The review will consider feedback from industry stakeholders and findings from two studies on Klang Valley public transport planning and fair compensation for gig workers, said MOT. 🧵1

NACSA has raised Malaysia’s cybersecurity threat level from low to medium as a precaution amid growing regional and international tensions. The agency issued 8 alerts on vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and government agencies last month. 🧵1

The AGC has rejected allegations by ex-PM Najib Razak's lawyers that it had defied the King's order by seeking court clarification on his house arrest, describing the claims as baseless. It stressed that the King's constitutional power to grant pardons and the courts' authority to interpret and determine the legal effect of court orders were separate matters. 🧵1

Perak has become the latest state to be hit by flooding, with 112 evacuees from 35 families taking shelter at two temporary relief centres in Hilir Perak. The total number of flood evacuees in Selangor and Perak has risen to 1,318 from 351 families as of 9:30am today. 📷: Bernama 🧵1

NACSA has raised Malaysia’s cybersecurity threat level from low to medium as a precaution amid growing regional and international tensions. The agency issued 8 alerts on vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and government agencies last month. 🧵1

Najib Razak’s lawyers have demanded that the Prisons Department complete his transfer to house arrest immediately, saying all conditions under the royal pardon have been met. They also accused the AGC of disregarding the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s order by delaying his house arrest, and urged it to withdraw its statement. 🧵1

Najib Razak has returned to Kajang Prison after undergoing medical and dental checks at HKL. This follows the AGC’s decision to temporarily defer his house arrest pending further clarification on his conditional pardon.

Selangor has ordered an immediate halt to all development projects in Puncak Alam, pending a review of flood mitigation plans and EIAs. Jalan Batu Arang in Rawang will also be temporarily closed to allow JKR to repair a collapsed slope, while flood mitigation works across the state will be expedited. 🧵1

The residence of former PM Najib Razak at Jalan Langgak Duta has been officially declared a prison. The order covers all buildings and areas spanning 4,559 sq m at the property, the Home Ministry said.

The recent floods in Puncak Alam, Sungai Buloh, Saujana Aman and Ijok were not caused by clearing at the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve, said Amirudin Shari. Instead, the Selangor MB said flooding in Puncak Alam originated within the UiTM campus, following heavy rainfall of up to 103mm yesterday. 🧵1

The families of 28 Malaysians who went missing in the Nepal floods on August 26 will receive a total of RM174,000 in benefits from Socso. Their next of kin is entitled to immediate financial assistance of RM3,000 per victim and a Survivors' Pension under the Invalidity Scheme. 🧵1

Carlsberg Malaysia has ruled out involvement in HYROX KL 2026, clarifying that its regional partnership covers only selected events in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam. The company said it operates in accordance with Malaysian laws and regulations while remaining mindful of local cultural sensitivities.

The AGC has called for Najib Razak’s house arrest to be deferred, pending further clarification on his conditional pardon. One possible interpretation is that payment of the RM50 million fine would effectively discharge Najib’s entire SRC sentence, including the prison term, it said. 🧵1

🚨JUST IN: Former PM Najib Razak has paid his RM50 million fine, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison term under house arrest. The payment was made using funds raised through UMNO's Najib Razak Solidarity Fund, which has now reached its target, said the party.

🚨JUST IN: Former PM Najib Razak has paid his RM50 million fine, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison term under house arrest. The payment was made using funds raised through UMNO's Najib Razak Solidarity Fund, which has now reached its target, said the party.