PM to look into RM450m direct nego claims and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

1. Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he will look into claims that the Pakatan Harapan government granted an RM450 million project through direct negotiation.

2. Mahathir also said the political cooperation between Umno and PAS is motivated by race and religion.

3. PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan said Harapan should not downplay or belittle the Umno-PAS alliance but redouble its efforts to win over the people.

4. Umno vice-president Khaled Nordin said while people may celebrate the Umno and PAS union, the new alliance must be mindful that it needs the support of other races.

5. Bersatu downplayed speculation that PKR deputy president Azmin Ali, who is in a tiff with PKR president Anwar Ibrahim, may join the party.

6. The haze situation worsened in certain areas, particularly in Malacca and Tangkak, Johor, where readings showed "very unhealthy" levels.

7. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng called for Sabah and Sarawak to step up in ensuring a moderate Malaysia.

8. Police will question Klang MP Charles Santiago today over a police report lodged against him by preacher Dr Zakir Naik.

9. Mahathir said the government will provide a subsidy if oil price soars following attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.