Archive - 13 June 2017

Yap Jun Cheng was suppose to show his Malaysian friend around, but instead took advantage of her.

Repairs will cover elevators, toilets and potholes, among others, says FT minister.

Race doesn't matter, performance does, says Zambry Abdul Kadir.

UPDATED 8.24AM | Penang has gambling problem and the police will resolve it, says deputy prime minister.

The letters come a week after they were asked to go on leave by the FGV board.

UPDATED 7.50PM | Even the website's 'former editor' says they can't be trusted, according to Salleh Said Keruak.

If the FGV chairperson refuses to resign, they say PM Najib should fire him.

While internal tussle only became public recently, DAP leader adds FGV's decline had gone on for some five years.

Richard Riot shared the country's vision for green technology as enshrined in the 11th Malaysia Plan. 

This is to allow the jailed former opposition leader to undergo a full medical check-up. 

Wong Chen says programme was suspended upon receiving a fax from the S'gor government last week.

Lack of running water, electricity and starvation drives civilians trapped in ground zero to run or swim to safety. 

Increased BR1M cash transfers cited as among factors driving private consumption.

Khalid Samad stresses that loyalty is not to any individual.

This comes after the prosecution managed to prove a prima facie case against all the accused.

UPDATED 7.15PM | Locals informed me on an MCA politician’s objection to the Kluang town bazaar, adds the MP.

The Court of Appeal fixes the date to hear the appeal on misfeasance of public office suit by Dr Mahathir and two others against PM. 

UPDATED 5.15PM | Department of Statistics wants its chief empowered to get more granular, individual data from the agencies.

It is Putrajaya that provides licences to operate gambling activities, says Guan Eng.

Anwar says he has instructed his lawyers to file another appeal at the Federal Court. 

WSJ claims the allegation was mentioned in an asset seizure lawsuit by the DOJ.

UPDATED 4.18PM | The row is just one of those little brother-big brother spats, says Rahman Dahlan.

The councillor sees red over the comments on her Facebook in response to a Ramadan bazaar visit.

Bandar Tun Razak residents want MACC to probe possible 'foul play' in sale of a football field.

UPDATED 5.25PM | Five people break into the ambassador's home and flee with cash and jewellery.

State MCA treasurer Loo Kooi Thiam says no such transaction record as alleged by DAP's Lee Kee Hiong. 

The incentive, to be paid out on June 21, will involve a total sum of RM63.3 million, says Azmin. 

DAP veteran also points out that Anwar can only be the eighth PM, not seventh.

The quantum of distribution should be in accordance with the number of hotels in the states, says exco Tee Siew Kiong. 

The decision was made by Justice Faizah Jamaludin in chambers, says lawyer. 

An audio clip by the group calls for militants to strike in Russia, as well as countries in the West, Middle East, and Asia. 

The childcare worker planned to join the IS in Syria and also find a militant husband, say authorities.

It may include top brass Isa Samad and CEO Zakaria Arshad, says MACC deputy commissioner.   

The US gov’t files lawsuits to seize RM416m worth of properties purchased by Jho Low in London.

British PM won a stay of execution from her Conservative Party on Monday.

It's called Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically For Engagement Act.

It will be some time before it can recover completely.

YOURSAY | ‘Can the rakyat rely on the AG to charge the real culprits, regardless of position or standing?’

YOURSAY | ‘They only bring shame to themselves and tarnish the good name of Islam.’

The Felda chairperson will discuss the best solution to resolve the crisis with the PM tomorrow.

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