Archive - 10 February 2017

'Just wait, we will make the announcement,' Selangor MB tells journalists.

This comes after PTPTN received the academic status of the borrowers from the said universities.

'No minister informed me that he is quitting,' says prime minister.

However, North Klang police chief says none of them had been suspended as investigations were ongoing.

His position as Sg Besar BN chairperson also remains unchanged pending decision by Umno supreme council.

Commission says police did not send Balamurugan, who died in a rest room, to a lock-up after 6pm.

However, they are still found guilty and will have to pay RM400 each in fines, and receive stern warning.

IoJ says Malaysia occupies a lowly ranking of 146 in the 2016 World Press Freedom Index.

Penang Umno liaison chairperson says the letter was purportedly sent by Malik to former state mufti Hassan Ahmad in 2010.

Those in BN appear to be in the dark over this.

The case is investigated under Section 4 (1) of the Sedition Act 1948.

Lee Chean Chung says they gathered to submit a memorandum, it was never an assembly.

Some 1,000 people attended the preacher's talk at Universiti Malaysia Perlis in Arau.

Selangor MB also hopes former minister will have a long future in DAP.

Corporate exercise undertaken following FGV's announcement on Dec 30, 2015 to dissolve seven dormant indirect wholly-owned units.

The Sabah government is urged to cancel the policy decision to stop wooden ships from the Philippines to enter Sabah waters for cross border-trading activities as this decision would literally kill the east coast transhipment businesses, especially in the east coast.

The theft of copper cables used in Streamyx service affects telecommunication and broadband Internet access, says MCMC.

Remove seven out of 10 political appointees on Lembaga Tabung Haji board of directors and six out of 11 political appointees on Felda board of directors, he urges PM.

Rafizi expresses concern the apparent coincidences of delays by PTPTN as well as PSD and Mara may be due to shortage of funds.

The seized items, however, have been returned for the event featuring Muhyiddin Yassin.

The five are accused of misappropriating the money belonging to Maybank Islamic Berhad three years ago.

UPDATED 6.10PM | Munawar wanted to place before court the abuse and humiliation by his interrogators, Manjeet Singh testifies.

'She is very popular and enjoys a very high rating, which reflects the people's confidence in her leadership.'

'I am a politician, my self-esteem is my integrity and my service, when my dignity is challenged, I have to defend it.'

With a tinge of sarcasm, he tells reporters not to ask him about his personal views.

On Sarawak's demand for 20pct petroleum royalty, PM says negotiations are still ongoing. 

MCA leader accuses DAP of exploiting worshipers for political purposes.

If Proton is to stand alone, it cannot flourish overseas, he adds.

Refusing to back down, the ex-PAS veep says the court may be the best avenue to verify the truth.

Negative elements can incite, but they cannot deny the achievements and development, he says.

The world is a wonderful place for us to live in. Some agree with this statement. Some strongly disagree. The fact is it is awesome now, but it was the best some time ago

Penang Gerakan takes Lim Guan Eng to task for allegedly not paying heed to their questions and grievances on state-related issues.

Gobind takes party's newest member to task for not consulting the leadership first.

Devotees breaking coconuts at the Thaipusam festival held in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.

UPDATED 3.30PM | Ex-PM also says Bersatu is committed to strengthening the opposition.

Anwar has the leadership and the most qualified experience to heal this country. PKR Youth chief says.

'He himself made everything political by just being present at the Chettiar temple, and defending the silver chariot.'

UPDATED 1.30PM | The 28-year-old politician was questioned for four hours on his source of income.

President Trump and President Xi look forward to further talks with very successful outcomes, a White House statement reads.

Bernama GM describes the proposal as practical and timely.

UPDATED 2.09PM | Tunku Ismail does not mince words on his views regarding the football association presidency.

The documents were unearthed by the Malaysian legal team at the British archives between Aug 4 last year and Jan 30 this year.

Ex-minister addresses concerns on being a 'prima donna', 'wild horse' and 'team player'

Referring to the recent issue concerning paint brushes made of pig bristle, the Malaysia Consumers Movement (MCM) commends Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Hamzah Zainuddin for mandating enforcement officers to halt raids as well as seizure of related products. This decision was bold, but certainly apt.

On Jan 23, 2017, seven Malaysian citizens launched an initiative to make the Rukunegara the preamble to the Malaysian Constitution (RMP in Bahasa Malaysia). The initiative was endorsed by another 105 Malaysians from all communities and from different walks of life. Since the launch, a steady stream of citizens has expressed support for this move at rmp.yayasan1Malaysia.org. It is significant that this new set of endorsers is also multi-ethnic.

Mahathir says Malaysia was once known as the Asian Tiger, but now...

The human rights group urges an inquest into S Balamurugan's death.

This is to avoid past mistakes the government experienced with smaller incinerator projects in Pulau Pangkor, Langkawi and Cameron Highlands.

UPDATED 2.04PM | Rights groups mark the 2nd anniversary of Anwar's jailing, urging 'immediate release'.

A review is sought after Trump adviser touts Ivanka Trump products.

The 'no politics of fear, hate and lies', will bring about a new culture of honest, moral and ethical politics in Malaysia. 

In blow to Trump, a federal appeals court refused to reinstate a temporary travel ban he had ordered.

A second victim who is related to the deceased, is also being treated for similar symptoms. 

YOURSAY | ‘Is there no really saving a country which has removed every check and balance?’

Subra does not elaborate, while Lim says they met and had a pleasant chat.

‘Zaid does not need to be part of the political circus.’

PHOTO ESSAY | The Mah Meri community has a ritual prayer called 'Puja Pantai'.

COMMENT | Blaming the former PM is politically immature for the Islamist party president.

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

COMMENT | Things have spiralled into manufactured outrage, and proposals of ever-growing silliness.

YOURSAY | ‘In both cases, Umno and its leaders/cronies/proxies were involved.’

Ex-convict Selva Kumar cannot be punished further without any conviction in M'sia, says Syahredzan Johan.