Archive - 28 September 2016

The exact cause of death has yet to be determined.

This could explain the rampant kidnapping cases in the area, says the DPM.

Olexander Nechytaylo says the JIT report is an important milestone.

The Act would provide long-term safeguards for the public, Harapan MPs say.

UPDATED 12.06AM | Najib says will call a meeting with other countries that lost their citizens in the tragedy.

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) came into implementation in 1997, and a total of RM 56.4 billion been disbursed so far. The management complains that it has only received back RM 8 billion to date from their borrowers.

He says NGOs themselves get grants to champion specific campaigns.

He singles out Salleh Said Keruak, Ku Nan, Abdul Rahman Dahlan and PM's aide Tengku Sarifuddin.

The poll was conducted among Selangor voters.

UPDATED 9.39PM | The BUK missile system was sent back to Russia after the incident, claim investigators.

This is in response to the peaceful demonstration outside the mall by a group of wheelchair-using disabled people.

PMO clarifies Reuters and MMO's article on Najib.

The allegations baseless and made with ill intentions to strike fear and violence, says Bersih.

Proposal was shelved after a change in the Home Minister, says Abdul Jalil Ali.

Police say the victim's eldest son immediately apprehended the suspect and alerted the police.

Ex-CEO allegedly made more than US$1 million remittances without board's authorisation.

Mohd Jan sends an application to the AG's Chambers today.

UPDATED 7.47PM | Amnesty International says Sedition Act should be abolished.

Minister says this after Zahid's speech at UN general assembly had become the subject of ridicule on social media.

He is a former assistant officer with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

UPDATED 6.30PM | Red Shirts leader also reveals plan to mobilise members against Bersih convoy.

Mat Sabu tells supporters not to lose heart after unflattering survey findings.

The Bersih chief is listed as a panelist at his Nov 13 forum on street rallies.

If they affect the daily lives of citizens, it must be publicly shared whether inked or not, says rep of a foundation.

The press represents the people's voice and the people want answers, says Adnan Hussein of USM.

The incidents happened in the waters off Semporna and Lahad Datu.

This brings an end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

'When you vote for the first time, you will feel the sweetness of being responsible towards the nation.'

From Oct 7 till end of November, it will explain national policies, the economy and current affairs to people on the ground.

Dear deputy prime minister (DPM), please allow me to join the torrent of comments on your recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly. This is not to belittle or ridicule you but to boost your image as well as Malaysia’s.

Ideas CEO says it's to support the government's desire to transform public service for productivity, as stated in the 11MP.

Sarawak Report denies communicating with person mentioned in emails.

COMMENT | The easier it is to draw the battle lines, dig in, put your foot down and fight.

In posing this question, a MCA leader tells Malaysians to remove such 'cunning' politicians.

The Business Ethics Institute of Malaysia (BEIM) fully agrees with the government that employers who continue to hire foreign workers who do not have the legitimate work permits should be held accountable to the letter.

The national car maker has shortlisted Volkswagen and Suzuki, as well as looking at bids from Renault and Peugeot.

The company is looking to rein in spending due to commodity price plunge.

IOI Group acknowledges the report from Greenpeace and shares a similar top line analysis of the industry challenges related to ensuring compliance by third party suppliers.

This is due to legal and political obstacles.

It happened in Turkey when Erdogan couldn't be PM, Saifuddin says.

Villagers along the coast off Kampung Sungai Melayu rescue the six women and four men on board.

Slamming PKR-linked Invoke’s cash scheme for new, youth voters, Ti Lian Ker says it will lead to more corrupt practices.

Asri says public discourse should focus on this instead.

UPDATED 12.05PM | Pro-Umno portal claims Najib’s remarks taken out of context.

COMMENT | Politics, economics and religion are to blame for the rise of anti-Chinese rhetoric in Indonesia and Malaysia.

UPDATED 4.55PM | This over remarks made at a forum three years ago.

COMMENT | There are seven compelling reasons for suggesting this.

Former DPM says Umno faces declining support and many are not even sure whether it can survive the next polls.

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Pahang state government and the Department of Environment (DOE) to take immediate action to address the pollution of Sungai Nyior in Balok near Kuantan.

One key is to learn the German language, says the PM, who goes on to praise the students there for doing very well.

YOURSAY | 'Advice coming from the mouth of the person who claims he had met the Arab donor...'

But it remains the most competitive economy among developing countries in Asia.

Pro-opposition NGO Mipas notes that the former DPM has portrayed himself as an ultra-Malay.

The Immigration Department’s announcement that it would freeze the bank assets and accounts of employers hiring illegal workers has drawn a lot of reaction from employers.

He says there must be ceasefire among opposition parties and focus must be bigger than 1MDB to win Malay support.

Five years after the mystery death, a second autopsy indicates a suspicious death, and more investigations are needed.

Making religion a public issue invites comment.

YOURSAY | ‘You can't create the problem and then blame others to not fix the problem.’

YOURSAY | He may press for change, but only the people can make it happen.

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief