Archive - 1 March 2017

This will be in the form of training Saudi navy personnel to operate submarines, says Hishammuddin.

The Johor state gov't should also conduct an internal probe into the recent MACC arrests to prevent further leakages, says DAP rep.

A team called the Standby Army Battalion, will be assigned under the United Nations (UN) mission. 

MACC says it was acting on a police report on misappopriation of RM2.7 million meant for MCMC project.

UPDATED 11.16PM |The legendary actor was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011.

The PKR MP claims that in addition to the money from FGV's listing, there are also funds from loans that are now gone.
 

New prices quietly set following complaints from the industry.

M'sia is a 'regional hub' for Pyongyang agents, thanks to cordial relations and visa-free rules between the two countries, says an analyst. 

Let’s unite against the cancerous tumour.

UPDATED 8.04PM | The national car maker is a failure as it is constantly asking for help from the gov't, says the Tourism Minister.

UPDATED 7.38PM |The Saudi monarch's visit is proof there was nothing shady with the 'donation' found in PM Najib's accounts, says Umno minister.

'We won't release the body until we have identified it, will only hand it over to the rightful relatives of the deceased.'

The North Korean diplomat denounced the remarks as 'part of a sinister defamation campaign'.

Vice-chancellor says if claims turn out to be false, UM will question the complainant.

After a long 16 days, there have yet to be any word from our law enforcement authorities regarding the whereabouts of Pastor Raymond Koh. For Pastor Raymond to be abducted in broad daylight in an urban township by seemingly ‘trained, professional’ assailants - if that can happen to a peaceful ‘man of the cloth’ going about a very mundane Malaysian task of delivering belacan to a friend, what is there to say anyone of us are still safe and secure any more?

Khalid says there is no necessity for North Korean senior official to meet the police, but perhaps with Wisma Putra.

The island republic has also announced plans to begin testing driverless buses and trucks.

CAP says the convention could undermine crop diversity and undermine farmers’ rights.

Despite being second largest palm oil producer, not enough research is being done, laments Jomo Kwame Sundaram.

It is number seven on the list of bills and motions for the Parliament session which begins on Monday.

A survey conducted by Merdeka Center in December 2016 showed that an overwhelming majority (81 percent) of Malaysians expressed concern about climate change. From this number, 32.5 percent of respondents said they have “great care” about climate change while 48.8 percent reported “somewhat care about climate change”.

State’s population needs to be increased, and delaying could slow down growth of the Muslim population, adds Mohd Asri.

UPDATED 3.10PM | Apex court allows five next of kin to raise question of law on liability of the new national carrier.

UPDATED 3.30PM | Abd Latif Bandi takes leave to focus on clearing his name on land, housing scandal.

Saudi king then flew to Jakarta for a three-day state visit to Indonesia.

Ex-deputy GM allegedly approved payments without approval from board and tender committee.

COMMENT | Until physical money is pouring in, we should not be too excited.

UPDATED 3.35PM | But Perlis mufti says there is no evidence that Zakir is a security threat.

UPDATED 11.55AM | Court grants order to bar them from making any public statements on the murder case.

UPDATED 11.30AM | Suspects were brought to the court while wearing what looks like bulletproof vests.

Coats seeks to reassure lawmakers worried that partisan politics might interfere with a probe.

UPDATED 9.34PM |The tycoon says however, he may let go of any of his businesses, if the price is right.

UPDATED 1.20PM | Bersatu requests Harapan to lay out 'basic principles' before dividing seats among the four parties.

It is to help them ease their burden, says Deputy Defence Minister Mohd Johari Baharom.

Seoul says the assassination of Kim Jong-nam is a ‘wake-up’ call.

Former sec-gen Mustapha Ya'akub says he was involved in setting up firm linked to sale of battlefield radios from North Korea.

YOURSAY | ‘If you do not act, then there's nothing that others can do for you.’

Its strategic communications team tells off two Amanah leaders for casting doubt on Aramco-Petronas deal.

This is over a purported gathering slated for July, which may see 100,000 army vets being mobilised.

YOURSAY | ‘Isn't there a qualified and morally upright accountant available in this country to fill the post?'

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