Archive - 17 January 2017

Projects that fell victim to vandalism don't make it a white elephant, says KL mayor.

Transparency International-Malaysia believes this will help improve accountability in civil service.

Disagreements between the two figures must be treated with tact and professionalism, says Bersatu Youth.

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki congratulates teen for reporting Lim Guan Eng to the police.

Sultan clearly showed the importance of luring FDI as it would help boost the Malaysian economy, says minister.

UPDATED 7.50PM | Felda is now forced to look for extra earnings to absorb its losses, he says.

Amar Singh says all suspects but one have been identified.

He says the assets did not give large returns and did not have any sentimental value for the people of Malaysia.

FT PAS Youth says youths and low-income groups chose the motorcycle as it can save both time and money.

Activists attempt to frustrate TNB's hydroelectric dam project.

This is over the issue of 136,272 voters without addresses.

Water supply in parts of Kuala Lumpur, which were affected by low production of treated water supply at the Sg Langat Water Treatment Plant is being restored in stages after the plant resumed operations at 12 noon yesterday.

PAS veep Iskandar Abdul Samad says the absence of party reps does not mean they are in cahoots with BN.

Moratorium on hiring foreign workers in some sectors also lifted.

Deputy minister also accuses Mahathir of fanning racial sentiments.

The local currency tumbled to almost a 20-year low of 4.4980 on Jan 4.

UPDATED 5.22PM | PKR veep says the numbers he provided are based on official reports.

Siti Kasim says the victory today sets a precedent for other disputes pertaining to Orang Asli land rights.

He prefers air-con and free Internet to his stuffy room which he rents for SG$250 a month.

The Cyber Defence Operation Centre will protect the Malaysian Armed Forces' digital networks.

UPDATE 5PM | Currently, companies clean up their own waste, minister says, adding the policy needs to be changed.

PJ Utara MP is also seeking a declaration that Najib 'abused' his office to benefit from 1MDB funds.

'The decision to suspend the underwater search has not been taken lightly nor without sadness.'

The statement by vice-president Dominic Lau is insulting to religious schools, says Lim Guan Eng.

UPDATED 3.42PM | Wan Junaidi supports the 'no plastic bag' policy implemented in Selangor.

UPDATED 3.18PM | Natural resources and environment minister says a scientific research should be conducted first.

'Publish documents about investments, number of workers, home countries, buyers, banks which finance and all expatriation of funds. Do this honestly. No hiding.'

UPDATED 2.45PM | The moratoriam on house sale and rental also shortened from 10 years to five years.

It will pay 26 percent lesser than what Felda Global Ventures had planned to pay for the same stake.

It was seen crossing the road at the students’ apartment grounds in Kota Samarahan.

PM, wife, MB and ex-MB meet residents at Medan Selera this morning.

UPDATED 1.53PM | All roads, especially railroads, now lead to Beijing, says Kadir Jasin.

The MRT received between 27,000 and 30,000 commuters on average each day.

Shell Malaysia says it is working hard to remedy technical issues at the remaining stations.

I think we shouldn’t let go of the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M) debate yet. The issue is just too controversial to be allowed to continue on its present course. This nation cannot let this monster grow further.

The 50-year-old suspect is free while the police refer the case to the prosecution for further action. 

I refer to Sarawak DAP leader Chong Chieng Jen’s proposal to demand that the Sarawak state government take over and operate the public bus system in the state to reduce cost of living and traffic congestion.

UPDATED 4.38PM | 'Federal gov't should pressure hypermarts, who are profiting from the policy.'

UPDATED 1.12PM | Developer's lawyer says the decision protects the rights of land owners.

Devotees pray at Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in the lead up to the Chinese New Year.

According to a term sheet cited by WSJ, CIMB Investment will be the sole book-runner.

Felda won't micro-manage FGV, says newly-appointed Felda chairperson.

'You will be charged under the law,' the law minister tells civil servants.

His driver found him lying unconscious in the living room.

The rural and regional development minister says he is waiting for a full report from Mara on the matter. 

It extended losses from yesterday, on growing concerns over expected comments from US Federal Reserve officials later this week.

Transport minister says the road charge of RM20 will also be implemented at borders with Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia. 

COMMENT | Basically, Mahathir's stress is not to corrupt one’s haj pilgrimage by using a controversial fund, such as 1MDB.

YOURSAY | 'Is Singapore wrongly prosecuting the banks? You make your own conclusion.'

YOURSAY | 'The fact many households live on handouts is clear evidence that the gov't's policies have failed.'

COMMENT | Without the connectivity, most people will never think of using public transport.

PKR urges a town hall meeting on plan to ban lower-powered bikes from KL city centre.

Kit Siang, meanwhile, is urged to explain his stand on China investment to Gelang Patah voters.

Addressing issues with an election strategy in mind.

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

How can we change this form of mis-governance?