Archive - 23 October 2016

UPDATED 12.35AM | The red-shirts tell Bersih to pack up if they do not want any untoward incidents.

The Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) views Budget 2017 as an attempt to balance multiple economic and political realities at a time when there is a need for tight fiscal constraints. Politically, the Budget has largely succeeded in its goal to bolster its traditional voter base through large investment in the civil service, rural and low-income communities, while also not alienating other groups as we move into what could become the beginning of an election period.

Khairy Jamaluddin says he will discuss this with the Finance Ministry.

Most involve religion followed by 'state administration', police say.

The remand order for four officers extended for another five days, a source says.

Ipoh, which is gaining popularity among tourists around the world after it was nominated as one the leading tourist destinations, is gradually turning into a city full of abandoned pets and strays. In the last couple of years the stray population of cats and dogs in Ipoh has increased many folds. The situation is made worse with the increase in numbers of pets, especially dogs, being abandoned by heartless and irresponsible pet owners for one reason or other.

Tun Faisal shares an infographic of incentives for civil servants in Budget 2017.

Health deputy minister responds to Penang Institute's proposal to shrink civil service.

It will be tabled in the state legislative assembly by a state minister, CM says.

Henry served with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for over 38 years before retiring in 1993.

PAS No 2 notes Putrajaya's revenue projection based on oil prices that is higher than 2016 average.

Video maker quizzed because the person was a key witness, and nothing more, says IGP.

UPDATED 11.16PM | MB claims strong evidence of systematic contamination, forcing treatment plant closure.

The Umno veep says never in history has MPs walked out during the budget speech.

Underrepresentation of Dayaks is a problem inherited by the Adenan Satem administration.

The vocal assistant to the PM's wife questions the electoral reform group's claims to non-partisanship.

UPDATED 8.53PM | Abdul Rahman Dahlan heeds Utusan, says firms will be subject to background checks.

Mohd Hashim asks if Maria Chin will only praise EC after opposition takes Putrajaya.

The Malaysia’s women’s team edged out over Canada for its first gold medal.

'Today the situation has changed where it's the graduates who must hunt for jobs.'

Its editors complain Putrajaya is still doing business with purported pro-Bersih entities.

UPDATED 2PM | Segambut MP says by Pandikar's 'wisdom', overseas probes can be used to build our case.

Kuala Lumpur-born lass Wendy Ng, 23, beats two favourites from China.

Tuanku Syed Faizzuddin Putra Jamalullail serves as chancellor for the next five years.

Numbers show that Najib is praising BN and poking fun of critics more with each budget speech.

MP SPEAKS | Najib served up jokes and cheap shots aplenty in the made-for-TV budget show, but little else.

Asli and CPI say opposition should keep the GST and introduce more cuts.

Bersih members say their convoy in the state has been politically hijacked

YOURSAY | ‘The aide to the PM's wife is talking louder than the PM's aide.’

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

MP SPEAKS | Multi-billion ringgit projects were never reflected in the gov’t budget expenditure.

But we will continue producing our share of Dutertes.

YOURSAY | ‘The nation's economic status is not decided by public opinion.’

It can lead to negative outcomes that will cause problems for years, says Enrico Letta.

MALAYSIANS KINI | Among those working behind the scenes is Dr Ahmad Firdaus Mohd Haris.

Sarawakians may end up paying double if not triple the parking fees when the Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) long-promised multi-storey carpark is eventually built.