Archive - 29 March 2017

This comes after the two suspects changed their plea to guilty, after having claimed trial earlier. 

UPDATED 12.07AM | 'The bill will continue to be a private member's bill and it will be up to the speaker to decide'

The bill, among others, protects social guarantors from being declared bankrupt. 

A task force has been set up to improve firearms management, amid reports of missing weapons.

The total amount involves RM1.7 billion and they face a maximum RM5 million fine.

'The movie was greenlit by the Film Appeal Committte, an independent body not bound by the Film Censorship Board's decision'.

RON95 will cost 17 sen lesser, while RON97 and diesel, 19 sen and 9 sen, respectively. 

This also applies to part-time drivers, who earn more than RM30k annually together with their fixed income, says IRB chief. 

If convicted, he faces a jail term not exceeding 20 years and whipping.

The PKR president continues to receive a steady stream of VIP visitors.

Klang MP fumes over Pandikar's decision, saying it undermines the role of Parliament. 

Attorney-general Apandi says a bid for leave to appeal to the Federal Court would be filed.

CJ Arifin Zakaria says this is because such statements are taken seriously by the people.

This is based on the electoral roll for the third quarter of 2016, Parliament told. 

The cost includes drainage works, electronic fencing and a security system as well.

This will set in motion a two-year negotiation process for Britain's relationship with the EU as a non-member.

UPDATED 9.05PM | Rizal Mansor says while his boss has the utmost respect for the 'Superstar', such meeting is not in the schedule. 

The Kum Ya was carrying 6,300 tonnes of anthracite coal, and was later allowed to dock.

Lim and DAP's string of GE losses show he is not qualified to teach 'strategy', says BN strategic communications chief.

Tan Kok Wai says the pro-tem committee advisers have no power to order other parties.

The bill would benefit debtors, their guarantors, as well as creditors, says minister. 

Azalina says this is out of the 65 cases reported in the past seven years. 

The group plans to send some 10 million leaflets over the border this year.

While the introduction of disruptive technologies is set to multiply growth in the economy, Yasmin Mahmood, CEO of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has highlighted the importance of nurturing a ‘digital workforce’ to meet the rising digital economy’s demand. Commenting at the launch of the Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ), Yasmin further urged employees to adapt as disruptive technologies quickly modify the job landscape.

To secure 'attractive' financing scheme from China, the country could choose ERCL contractor, says prime minister.

PARLIAMENT | Jamil Khir says Jakim and MCMC are monitoring the person’s FB account.

It is considering a defamation suit for ‘unlawful arrest’ of 158 voluntary patrol unit members at the 2014 Merdeka march.

UPDATED 4.40PM | Johari Abdul Ghani also points to the issue of supplies in remote areas.

Richard Riot Jaem thanks about 100 protesters for prodding Putrajaya on Employees' Insurance Scheme.

UPDATED 6.20PM |The remand is for them to assist in probe for alleged human trafficking activities.

The ministry cannot reveal details as it is bound by court guidelines, it says in written reply to a query in Parliament.

However, the DAP sec-gen adds, the duo have yet to be appointed as advisers of the coalition.

The eligible companies have to compete among themselves based on merit, PM Najib announces.

Magistrate reveals S Balamurgan's face and eyes were swollen, he could not sit up, stand or raise his head in court.

UPDATED 2.45PM | Rumawip projects are in prime areas, unlike many PR1MA projects, says FT minister. 

Show proof before claiming Malaysia's defence deals with other countries are bad, says defence minister. 

As the PAS muktamar draws near, its grassroots are passing resolutions to compel party to cut ties with PKR.

UPDATED 3.15PM | 'Don't gamble your future just because you feel that you don't get anything,' says Tengku Adnan.

This will only happen if the muktamar and central leadership instructs them to, says Kelantan PAS secretary.

Most eyes are on the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) amendment bill, which is expected to be tabled in this current sitting of Parliament.

Whenever passengers are injured or killed in bus accidents, fingers will be pointed at the driver, operator or authorities, but never on passengers.

UPDATED 4.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Abdul Aziz Kaprawi says this in justifying the ban on the motorcycle ride-sharing application.

WSJ says police are looking into a M'sian business that used N Korean workers to build houses in Africa.

Formation of 18-member panel was decided at Monday’s meeting, which Bersatu attended as the newest member.

UPDATED 11.45AM | Her lawyer says the trial dates are from Oct 9 until Oct 12.

Trump has defied decades of precedent by refusing to release his tax returns.

The visit, at the invitation of Indian PM Narendra Modi, will be his third since becoming prime minister in 2009.

He signs the order flanked by coal miners and coal company executives.

This is due to the leakages and misappropriation under Najib's administration, says Akmal Nasir.

YOURSAY | ‘I will tell Bersatu what the Malays want. They want the same things as all Malaysians…’

MP SPEAKS | I’m with anger and frustration, after reading the human trafficking reports by Mkini and Tempo magazine.

‘Convincing folk you’re less corrupt is not a strategy that works...’

This is what many Indonesian workers rescued from a bird's nest factory in Klang have to say about their ordeal.

COMMENT | Policy framework must go beyond skills and training development.

YOURSAY | ‘There was much less inflation when oil prices were much higher.'

A motion for this amendment to the controversial law that replaced the ISA has been listed at No 8 in the Parliament Order Paper.

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