Archive - 13 March 2017

Customs Dept to be corporatised, says Najib

Customs Dept to be corporatised, says Najib

He says this move was planned earlier but delayed due to GST.

I'm a true friend of M'sia, says China's envoy

I'm a true friend of M'sia, says China's envoy

Huang Huikang dismisses claims he enjoyed close relationship with only political parties of the BN, especially MCA.

M'sian nabbed, 1.38kg heroin seized at Woodlands checkpoint

M'sian nabbed, 1.38kg heroin seized at Woodlands checkpoint

Immigration officers find four black bundles of the drug under the man's motorcycle seat.

Four N Koreans in second home programme

Four N Koreans in second home programme

Hundreds of North Korean applications received, Nazri says.

IGP: N Korean suspects still holed up in embassy

IGP: N Korean suspects still holed up in embassy

Police can't raid the embassy due to Vienna Convention.

FT Umno Youth: Kok must apologise for wedding clash

FT Umno Youth: Kok must apologise for wedding clash

Tempers flare over a demonstration held near a wedding in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur.

PAS insists no political cooperation with Umno

PAS insists no political cooperation with Umno

Mohd Amar says this after Najib urged party leaders to put aside ideologies and work together.

MACC completed probe involving Annuar Musa, says minister

MACC completed probe involving Annuar Musa, says minister

The investigation paper had been submitted to the prosecutor for scrutiny and decision, says Paul Low.

Marking one year of Baram dam’s cancellation

Marking one year of Baram dam’s cancellation

A year after their land earmarked by the government for the Baram dam was given back to them, the Baram villagers gathered to celebrate their victory and solidarity in defending their river and land.

Wisma Putra is part of civil service which represents all Malaysians

Wisma Putra is part of civil service which represents all Malaysians

MCA notes that Malaysian embassies and high commissions overseas have been providing consular services to Malaysians residing abroad, or that in times of trouble, our Malaysian missions overseas have done their level best to assist in safeguarding the rights of Malaysian citizens abroad or in evacuating them to reach back home safely.

Penang Health Dept closes two popular nasi kandar shops

Penang Health Dept closes two popular nasi kandar shops

The two nasi kandar outlets have two weeks to clean up their act.

Malaysia says talks on with N Korea for return of nine

Malaysia says talks on with N Korea for return of nine

DPM says the main priority is the safety of the nine Malaysians who are in Pyongyang.

M'sia still in the best group of CPI, says deputy minister

M'sia still in the best group of CPI, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | In Asean, M'sia is ranked third best out of 10 countries, Razali tells Dewan Rakyat.

Rafizi questions Putrajaya's RM380m investments in Langkawi

Rafizi questions Putrajaya's RM380m investments in Langkawi

PARLIAMENT | 'Extravagant' JV with Indonesia's Rajawali Group done at a time when public has to face subsidy cuts, says Pandan MP.

MACC arrest 12 'enforcers' for receiving bribes

MACC arrest 12 'enforcers' for receiving bribes

MACC alleges suspects took between RM300 to RM10,000 in bribes monthly.

Rafizi: Najib's petrol income spending highest of all PMs

Rafizi: Najib's petrol income spending highest of all PMs

PARLIAMENT | MP says Najib spent RM376b of petroleum income between 2009 and 2016, an average of RM54b per year.

Nazri agrees to Padang Rengas debate with Dr M, books hall

Nazri agrees to Padang Rengas debate with Dr M, books hall

Minister also sets the date and time for the debate - March 25 at 3pm.

Ex-cop charged with causing stepdaughter's death

Ex-cop charged with causing stepdaughter's death

The former police corporal faces charges for murder of the two-year-old infant.

'Beauty and the Beast' release date postponed, reasons unclear

'Beauty and the Beast' release date postponed, reasons unclear

UPDATED 7.40PM | Film distributor says the movie was postponed due to an 'internal review'.

Court dismisses Mais' bid to intervene in 'Allah' CD case

Court dismisses Mais' bid to intervene in 'Allah' CD case

UPDATED 6.30PM | Judge found that Mais' application does not fall under category of direct interests, says lawyer.

S'pore bans ex-Goldman Sachs banker from finance industry

S'pore bans ex-Goldman Sachs banker from finance industry

The disgraced banker is supposed to have helped 1MDB raise US$6.5 billion.

US remains Asean's important partner despite uncertainties

US remains Asean's important partner despite uncertainties

Mustapa suggests Asean ambassadors to take stock of all economic measures by the US administration under Trump.

Najib: New law to address child sexual crimes

Najib: New law to address child sexual crimes

The gov't also plans to establish a special court to hear child sexual crime cases, says the PM.

Putrajaya yet to decide on re-audit of 1MDB's books

Putrajaya yet to decide on re-audit of 1MDB's books

Previous auditor says audit for 2013 and 2014 financial statements cannot be relied on.

DAP: Muhyiddin, not PAS should state Bersatu's stand on Act 355

DAP: Muhyiddin, not PAS should state Bersatu's stand on Act 355

Anthony Loke says it should be the Bersatu president, and not Tuan Ibrahim, who reveals the stand.

Bank Negara, MACC, LHDN to combat financial crimes

Bank Negara, MACC, LHDN to combat financial crimes

The three bodies have initiated a joint effort to 'build a country free from corruption and power abuse'.

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Hisham: War will not break out, but allies give us an edge

Hisham: War will not break out, but allies give us an edge

Defence minister is confident the row with North Korea will not escalate to the point of war.

PM, please adopt inclusive policies to prevent a failing state

PM, please adopt inclusive policies to prevent a failing state

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is right to “uplift the bumiputra to a respected level in society”. In fact a great deal has already been achieved by the government over the years especially since 1970.

Five Filipinos arrested for links with Islamic State

Five Filipinos arrested for links with Islamic State

Seven people in all were arrested, mostly in Sabah, IGP Khalid Abu Bakar announces.

Court of Appeal rules against local council's bid to raise rates

Court of Appeal rules against local council's bid to raise rates

Hang Tuah Jaya municipality did not follow the law to raise assessment rates, rules Court of Appeal.

Kedah MB denies issuing list of GE14 BN candidates

Kedah MB denies issuing list of GE14 BN candidates

BN has a proper system and would not use informal methods to share candidates list, says Kedah MB's office.

Reezal Merican: Malaysians in North Korea safe

Reezal Merican: Malaysians in North Korea safe

Malaysians in North Korea are not fearful for their safety and can move about, says deputy foreign minister.

Nazri: Pro-UEC stance not impediment in Umno

Nazri: Pro-UEC stance not impediment in Umno

I'm still going strong as a minister despite supporting UEC, Nazri tells Annuar Musa. 

Gov't seeks to reduce RM300k bill for Hepatitis C treatments

Gov't seeks to reduce RM300k bill for Hepatitis C treatments

This will be by importing Sofosbuvir, a generic version of medication for the disease, says health minister.

Dr Subra hopes next of kin will claim Jong-nam's body

Dr Subra hopes next of kin will claim Jong-nam's body

UPDATED 2.20PM | The matter would hopefully be settled within the next three weeks, says the health minister.

Syed Saddiq doesn't foresee trouble if Bersatu backs Act 355

Syed Saddiq doesn't foresee trouble if Bersatu backs Act 355

UPDATED 2PM | 'We are hoping the revised amendments will reduce the disproportionate punishment.'

Zairil fails in bid to file judicial review on redelineation

Zairil fails in bid to file judicial review on redelineation

Judge: It is not the time for such review, as EC's recommendations are yet to be in Parliament.

We’re not pro- or anti-government, says CJ

We’re not pro- or anti-government, says CJ

UPDATED 1.50PM | Colloquium on human rights a platform for judiciary in Asean, says Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria.

Syria’s long-suffering children feel the brunt of war and despair

Syria’s long-suffering children feel the brunt of war and despair

Forced to flee her homeland for Lebanon in 2013, a Syrian teenager tells how she attempted suicide twice.

Minister: MACC not probing 'PAS got RM90m' claim

Minister: MACC not probing 'PAS got RM90m' claim

PARLIAMENT | Paul Low also says MACC did not question Johor crown prince over Mara issue.
 

AG mum on N Korean issue, cites PM’s instructions

AG mum on N Korean issue, cites PM’s instructions

UPDATED 1.06PM | Apandi is also in the dark about Japan providing records of Jong-nam's fingerprints.

Husam offers himself up as 'test case' for PAS' court action

Husam offers himself up as 'test case' for PAS' court action

Let syariah court decide, he tells his former party after a motion to make the divorce oath stick is passed.

Foreign minister reminds judiciary to be independent

Foreign minister reminds judiciary to be independent

UPDATED 12.33PM | Judiciary also serves as check and balance on the two branches of government.

It's not just a Dr M-Nazri 1MDB debate...

It's not just a Dr M-Nazri 1MDB debate...

COMMENT | We need a full debate on 1MDB - with Lim Guan Eng, Rahman Dahlan, Arul Kanda and Tony Pua involved as well.

Pastor's family hopes arrest won't distract focus from 'real' abductors

Pastor's family hopes arrest won't distract focus from 'real' abductors

The RM100k reward still stands for those who can provide information leading to Koh's safe recovery, his wife says.

315 North Koreans living in Malaysia since 2014, says DPM

315 North Koreans living in Malaysia since 2014, says DPM

Of them, 193 have been living in Malaysia under the Malaysia My Second Home programme, adds Ahmad Zahid.

You made all Malaysians proud of you, PM tells Chong Wei

You made all Malaysians proud of you, PM tells Chong Wei

‘Superb display of skills and fighting spirit,’ Najib tells the badminton champion in a Twitter posting

Do DAP quitters want 'M'sian Malaysia' or 'Chinese honour'?

Do DAP quitters want 'M'sian Malaysia' or 'Chinese honour'?

YOURSAY | 'First they said DAP deviated from "M'sian M'sia", then they blamed it for selling out Chinese?'

Minister wrong, 1MDB debate everything to do with gov't

Minister wrong, 1MDB debate everything to do with gov't

MP SPEAKS | There’s nothing personal about the Mahathir-Nazri debate when the billion dollar questions remain.

Who is afraid of an Islamic state?

Who is afraid of an Islamic state?

‘I have no idea if M’sia can withstand the dark forces...’

One dead body vs nine lives?

One dead body vs nine lives?

COMMENT | The question of resolving a problem should not be complicated.

Retired brig-gen, Malaysians have already lost their Malaysianness

Retired brig-gen, Malaysians have already lost their Malaysianness

YOURSAY | ‘Today, the only thing communist about China is the name on the party.’

Rebooting the Malay mind

Rebooting the Malay mind

Are Malays ready to embrace this freedom?

Malacca DAP exodus 2.0; Najib's Kelantan blitz; Bersatu for Act 355?

Malacca DAP exodus 2.0; Najib's Kelantan blitz; Bersatu for Act 355?

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