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

Najib gives MACC RM5 million boost

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak announced RM5 million in allocation to help the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's efforts to combat corruption.

DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang challenged the MACC, which is vetting BN candidates for the general election, to rule out Najib for his involvement in the 1MDB scandal.

Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister James Jemut Masing said the military ferrying some 180 village chiefs from Sarawak to see Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak in Putrajaya was a sign of appreciation for their past contributions in combating communists.

DPM passes buck on beer fest to cops

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi passed the buck to the police after previously declaring that he would not allow beer festivals to go ahead.

Sarawak opposition leaders warned that Malaysia was sliding towards extremism due to Umno and PAS.

The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd (NSTP) ceased the sale of its national newspapers in East Malaysia.

Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy questioned if Malaysia was harbouring a fugitive after recent images of Zakir Naik in Malaysia emerged on social media. The controversial preacher is wanted by the Indian government.

Tortured to death

Two Royal Malaysian Navy personnel who died in a detention room while "undergoing physical training" suffered torture, say police.

Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein pledged an open investigation, stressing that there would be no cover-up.

Other Kinibites

The latest edition of Malaysianskini follows K Sudhagaran Stanley's effort in educating refugee children.

International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed expressed confidence that Proton's new Chinese national CEO Li Chunrong (photo) can lead the company in its foray into the international market.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak pledged that the Sepang race circuit will not turn into a white elephant despite the country no longer hosting the Formula 1 race.

MCA president Liow Tiong Lai accused the Penang government of failing to provide effective development planning following the floods that hit the state.

Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali said the goods and services tax (GST) is to be blamed for the rising cost of goods and not alleged "pro-opposition" middlemen, as claimed by Umno.

Looking ahead

Former Selangor menteri besar Muhammad Muhammad Taib will hold his first press conference after rejoining Umno.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will attend the National Heroes' Day at the National Heroes' Square in Putrajaya.

Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman will hold a press conference to announce his future as Bersatu Youth chief.