The Federal Court, in a split decision, has upheld Syed Saddiq’s acquittal on corruption and money laundering charges.

Two of the three justices on the panel dismissed the prosecution’s appeal, ruling that the Court of Appeal had correctly overturned the Muar MP’s convictions, and there was no reason for further intervention.

Syed Saddiq was earlier accused of misappropriation and money laundering involving funds from Bersatu’s Youth wing.

He had been convicted by the High Court…but later acquitted by the Court of Appeal.

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The Election Commission will conduct a detailed review into reports that photos of marked ballot papers were shared on social media during the Johor state election.

Its chairman says they are aware of the images, but first need to determine whether they were taken by voters at the polling centers or by postal voters.

He adds that the matter needs close attention, to prevent a repeat of such behaviour in future elections.

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Meanwhile, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been sworn in as Johor Menteri Besar…following BN’s landslide win in the state election.

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The government will conduct news skills training programs to further strengthen the role of RELA personnel.

This includes additional training in the areas of disaster management, professional first aid and even digital security.

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And, at least 27 people have been killed after a fire tore through a bar in the popular Chatuchak district of Bangkok.

Dozens others were injured while several are listed as missing with authorities still trying to determine the cause of the blaze.