Jho Low interviewed, and 9 news from yesterday

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

1. In an interview, fugitive Low Taek Jho hinted that he has been offered asylum in a European country, and claimed the was being accused of masterminding the 1MDB scandal because he was “not a politician”.

2. Lawyer for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, dismissed Low’s claim that he was only an introducer in the 1MDB scandal, and said Low was merely making excuses to avoid returning to Malaysia.

3. Prosecutors sought to impeach Najib as a credible witness in the SRC International trial for purportedly making contradictory statements about his signature.

4. Sabah Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal denied giving money to Kimanis voters, saying that photographs purported to be proof of this had actually taken place in Sandakan.

5. Electoral watchdog Bersih said it is unethical for ruling political parties to urge voters to support them, in exchange for development.

6. Police said they have received the foreign expert’s analysis of a sex video implicating Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali, and will issue a joint statement with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, soon.

7. Petronas and the consultancy firm Berkshire Media both denied any involvement with Cambridge Analytica’s supposed propaganda campaign to help BN win the 14th general election.

8. A specialist doctor at a private hospital said there is a spike in influenza cases and the required medication is in short supply. However, Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there is sufficient stock of the drug at government facilities.

9. Following a spot check, Transport Minister Anthony Loke gave the newly launched motorcycle ride-sharing service Dego Ride the thumbs-up, but was dismayed with the poor conditions of KTM’s ticketing machines.

10. The Unified Examination Certificate Task Force said it is in a predicament because there is no education minister to submit its final report to.