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1) Tuanku Muhriz revokes Negeri Sembilan Exco appointments over oath breach
Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has revoked the appointments of the state’s executive councillors with immediate effect, saying they breached their oath of office through their actions and statements on Sept 15. The palace said the Exco members had pledged allegiance to the Ruler and royal institution when sworn in on Aug 7. Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has now been instructed to submit names for a new Exco line-up, while ensuring the state administration continues without disruption. - Sinar Daily
2) Najib could return to prison over separate 1MDB conviction
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak could face another prison term if his 1MDB conviction and sentence are upheld by the Court of Appeal. The High Court convicted him on 25 charges involving abuse of power and money laundering linked to RM2.3 billion in 1MDB funds, sentencing him to 15 years in prison and a RM11.4 billion fine, with the sentence set to begin after his SRC International sentence ends in August 2028. A lawyer said Najib’s conditional pardon for the SRC case does not automatically cover the separate 1MDB conviction. - Sinar Daily
3) Najib’s RM50 million fine sparks debate over loyalty and donations
An opinion piece examines the public response to Umno’s Tabung Solidariti Najib Razak, which collected more than RM634,000 within three hours and reached RM1 million by the following morning to help pay Najib’s RM50 million fine. The writer questions why Malaysians facing rising living costs would contribute towards the fine and argues that the donations reflect political loyalty rather than conventional charity. The piece ultimately contrasts this fundraising effort with the writer’s preference to directly help people in their own communities who are genuinely struggling. - Fa Abdul
4) Haze pushes air quality into unhealthy range across 23 areas
Unhealthy air quality has been recorded in 23 areas across Malaysia, with Serian in Sarawak registering the highest API reading at 168 as of 7am on Sept 21. Other affected locations include parts of Sarawak, the Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Sabah and Johor, with several areas recording readings above 150. API readings between 101 and 200 are classified as unhealthy and may affect health, particularly among sensitive groups. - The Vibes
5) Missing Melaka woman found dead in car with former boyfriend
A 31-year-old woman who was reported missing on Sept 17 was found dead inside a car in Taman Inang Sari, Durian Tunggal, alongside her 33-year-old former boyfriend. Police were alerted after a member of the public noticed the vehicle parked by the roadside under suspicious circumstances, and preliminary checks found no signs of robbery or a struggle. The case has been classified as sudden death, with post-mortem examinations underway to determine the cause of death. - WeirdKaya
