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Minister: Developer will be punished if Penang landslide due to negligence

All sectors involved in construction projects must adhere to SOPs to avoid repeat of yesterday's incident, says Baru Bian.

2018-10-20 20:28:00 by Bernama

Kedah prepared to amend laws to limit MB to two terms in office

2018-10-20 19:58:00 by Bernama

Ku Li: Media should be free from political interference

2018-10-20 18:06:00 by Alyaa Alhadjri

Prioritise law reforms that don't require two-thirds majority, Bar tells gov't

2018-10-20 19:07:00

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Rejoice, for this is genuine rule of law

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Bersatu being restructured to empower party - Marzuki

Party's temporary dissolution before GE14 led to various problems which are now being resolved, says sec-gen.

2018-10-20 21:21:00 by Bernama

PKR polls: Candidate offering RM50 bribes, Malacca chief claims

PKR POLLS | Shamsul Iskandar pledges to probe report involving Tangga Batu division committee candidate.

2018-10-20 18:35:00

Arrest of former leaders not politically motivated, says Dr M

Let courts decide whether they are guilty or not, the prime minister adds.

2018-10-20 18:21:00 by Bernama

Nur Jazlan: Pulai Umno against Zahid going on leave over graft charges

The Pulai Umno chief says it is best to wait until the court arrives at a decision.

2018-10-20 16:13:00

S Thayaparan

Is the gov’t uplifting anyone with RMK11?

COMMENT | I always assumed that a poor person is poor person, regardless of race and gender.

Zan Azlee

RMK11 - better governance, but still racist

COMMENT | Haven’t we moved on from racist policies and discriminatory actions?

From RM450m to RM3.25b - testament to good financial management

From RM450m to RM3.25b - testament to good financial management

MP SPEAKS | The increase in consolidated revenue account explains how the gov't managed to secure sufficient funds.

2018-10-20 16:33:00 by Lim Guan Eng

Don't be arrogant with degree obtained - Johor sultan to graduates

Don't be arrogant with degree obtained - Johor sultan to graduates

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar reminds graduates that there are no shortcuts to success.

2018-10-20 17:42:00 by Bernama

Father pulls out son's body from Penang landslide

Father pulls out son's body from Penang landslide

When the man realises it was his son he had pulled out, he hugged the body tight.

2018-10-20 17:00:00 by Bernama

Gobind must widen scope of CMA review

Gobind must widen scope of CMA review

COMMENT | Minister should solicit feedback from various sectors of society in an open and transparent manner.

2018-10-20 17:27:00 by Gayathry Venkiteswaran & Sonia Randhawa

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Anwar denies panning NEP to win Chinese support

PKR president-elect says he criticised the NEP because he did not agree with it, since 1979.

2018-10-20 15:45:00 by M Fakhrull Halim

Mahathir speaks up after another Penang landslide

PM says projects should be studied to ensure they don’t damage the environment and affect safety.

2018-10-20 15:09:00 by Bernama

Master the Chinese language, Anwar urges Malay youths

This is in view of the language's importance for commerce, contends the PKR president-elect.

2018-10-20 15:17:00 by M Fakhrull Halim

MACC won't spare companies involved in Zahid case

All such companies will be investigated, says MACC deputy chief.

2018-10-20 14:19:00 by Bernama

Prepping for the looming fight

No 'carbon tax' in Budget 2019, says minister

There are other measures that can be implemented to tackle climate change, adds Yeo.

2018-10-20 14:35:00 by Alyaa Alhadjri

Mahathir ordered states to raise minimum marriage age to 18 - report

Up to individual state to process PM's directive, says Penang exco Chong Eng.

2018-10-20 15:48:00

Selangor mulls using drones, AI to assess trees, potholes

This is to ensure systematic and efficient maintenance, according to state executive councillor.

2018-10-20 16:12:00 by Bernama

Kula proposes fixed RM100 monthly repayment for TVET study loans

The move is to address the issue of loan financing, explains the minister.

2018-10-20 16:40:00 by Bernama

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'How many more landslides before Penang gov't wakes up?'

The state government has not learnt from past tragedies, says Penang MCA chief.

2018-10-20 13:36:00

No application to blacklist Zahid's passport - Mustafar

There were no requests from MACC or police, adds Immigration DG.

2018-10-20 15:04:00 by Bernama

Yeo: No electricity tariff increase to promote green agenda

Minister says an increase would impose a burden on consumers who are from the lower-income groups.

2018-10-20 13:46:00 by Alyaa Alhadjri

Female participation in army surpasses target

Army chief says previous leadership set 10 percent target and 'now we have 13 percent female members'.

2018-10-20 17:27:00 by Bernama

Kadir proposes Harapan makes ruling on accepting datukship

Better still if the rules are also applied to MPs and assemblypersons, says the veteran newsman.

2018-10-20 10:17:00

Safe to drink directly from water supply, Span backs minister

Continuous checks conducted to ensure the water is up to standards, says its CEO.

2018-10-20 11:48:00

What to expect from Anwar's Beijing visit?

He may try to smooth over feathers that were ruffled during Dr M's official visit.

2018-10-20 10:28:00 by Lu Wei Hoong

Gerakan has more guts than MCA - Soi Lek

INTERVIEW | Ex-party boss criticises MCA leaders for being unable to make that 'simple decision'.

2018-10-20 10:28:00 by Kow Gah Chie & Ng Xiang Yi

Anwar, stand firm on a Malaysian agenda

COMMENT | Among others, he must restore the system of meritocracy in the civil service.

2018-10-20 11:28:00 by Koon Yew Yin

Soi Lek: When dad gives you money, do you ask if he stole it?

INTERVIEW | He claims MCA is innocent and had no way of knowing that election funds were from 1MDB.

2018-10-20 09:00:00 by Kow Gah Chie & Ng Xiang Yi

Kit Siang: Is MCA under Wee prepared to come clean on 1MDB-linked funds?

Mahathir is national icon of healthy ageing - Khalid Samad

Minister urges people to emulate PM's healthy lifestyle by taking care of diet and eating in moderation.

2018-10-20 19:28:00 by Bernama

Thousands rally in Taiwan against Beijing's 'bullying'

The protesters also call for a referendum on independence from China.

2018-10-20 17:39:00 by Reuters

MIC elects new No 2, vice-presidents, CWC members today

MIC POLLS | It will be a straight fight between M Saravanan and Perak's M Ramasamy for the deputy post.

2018-10-20 12:17:00 by Bernama

Two-term limit will benefit the country, says analyst

People can get new ideas and strategies if there is a change of leaders, adds the Universiti Malaya don.

2018-10-20 12:39:00 by Bernama

DOJ informs US court of Malaysia's legal ownership of Equanimity

This was hours after a default judgment obtained by 1MDB at KL High Court.

2018-10-20 08:46:00

Yoursay: How the tables have turned for Umno

YOURSAY | ‘What a turn of events one election makes.’

2018-10-20 07:34:00

Leaders must fulfil trust placed in them, says Perak sultan

World is full of knowledgeable people, but people who are trustworthy have become scarce, says Sultan Nazrin Shah.

2018-10-20 21:00:00 by Bernama

MOE sets up new body in response to sexual harassment episode

Committee will investigate future cases; university instructed to 'take action'.

2018-10-20 07:51:00

Penang landslide: SAR operations suspended due to heavy rain

SAR deputy commander says it had to be suspended this morning for fear of more landslides.

2018-10-20 09:57:00 by Bernama

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