Archive - 12 July 2017

Ample time has already been given by the Immigration Dept to register for E-Kad, says Lee Lam Thye. 

Minister cites S'gor MB Azmin Ali's statement on EC's redelineation case as an example. 

Malaysia recognises the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's role in ensuring stability in the Gulf.

Real power in every nation is always in its people rooted.

The right to life is absolute, universal and inalienable regardless of the crime committed.

Malaysia must ensure that basic human rights of the migrants are respected at all times, says a Cambodian lawmaker. 

Both firms have 'agreed in principle' to the deal at a price equivalent to one-time book value of AmBank, says a source. 

The announcement was made in a filing to Bursa Malaysia today. 

The 30-year-old salesman had accumulated the summonses in the last 10 years, for various offences. 

UPDATED 1.30AM | Special guests also join the PM and his family on the ride.

The court, however, upheld the High Court's decision that Berita Harian had defamed the CM. 

UPDATED 9.18PM | Its group managing editor Mohd Ashraf Abdullah says the Utusan report was verified and was true.

If Khairy is really 'jantan', he would convey protests against Najib's leadership and not ask the latter's critics to step down, says Bersatu president.

Minister says IS militants will be running away and 'I must ensure that they do not come to our region'.

The businessman is said to have prevented a police officer from carrying out his duty.

RON 95 and RON97 will cost RM1.97 and RM2.22 per litre, respectively, while diesel will be RM1.96 per litre from midnight.

Kedah MACC chief, says details of the investigation are still incomplete and the probe is ongoing.

UPDATED 6.35PM | He, however, admits it would be better should there be cooperation with Harapan to topple BN.

Rafizi responds to Umno reps who asked what the coalition has done for Johor to think it can win seats there.

The works minister is contradicting himself with his remarks, adds the Penang exco member.

Rafizi says Shahrir's legacy in Felda is to allow the agency to be saddled with debt over a questionable billion ringgit purchase.

Johor DAP youth leader asks if Akmal Saufi stands by his questions in 2015 on the RM2.6 billion donation and 1MDB.

'My match is (prime minister) Najib (Abdul Razak). Who is this Noh? Only a 'cicak mengkarung' (grass lizard),' quips S'gor MB.

Root of Science clarifies the possible circumstances through an article which was later endorsed by Health DG.

The DAP says the ROS director-general has not followed official procedures in instructing the party to hold a fresh election.

Climate Protectors Sdn Bhd must act against EcoBit because the state gov't did not sign any agreement with the latter, says Ahmad Yakob.

'If he's afraid of old men then he shouldn't be in politics,' former premier tells Umno minister. 

Dr Mahathir Mohamad and wife Siti Hasmah Ali share a birthday cake during a celebration at Muhyiddin Yassin's home in Kuala Lumpur, July 12, 2017.

Arifin Zakaria also confirms that he made the recommendation to appoint Raus and Zulkefli to the king on March 30.

We will have no choice but to consider options to deal with this if it does not, says Gobind Singh Deo.

Akmal Saufi wants the DAP to make an apology over its claim that he has joined the Umno splinter group.

The bill also empowers religious officers to handcuff suspects and allow video clips to be used as evidence in trials.

'Anwar can say whatever he likes,' says the lawyer.

Former CJ Abdul Hamid says the extension gave the impression of political meddling by the gov't.

COMMENT | It would appear that the ROS has the power to deregister political parties, with little or no justification.

On laws used differently by the different PMs, Salleh Said Keruak adds the current PM does so for national security only.

Najib's lawyer Mohd Hafarizam Harun says the offer is up to Malaysiakini to resolve.

Police raid food stall in Sibu and arrest trader for allegedly slaughtering dogs and selling the meat.

Tests reveal five-year-old girl infected with the virus, raising the total number of cases to four. 

UPDATED12.38PM | S Prabagaran is scheduled to be executed this Friday, for drug trafficking.

MIC is the first political party to fold in this game.

UPDATED 1.35PM | Yeo Jiawei is the third BSI banker found guilty in the island republic's 1MDB investigations.

Shahrir Abdul Samad hopes to assist MACC in its probe into any corrupt acts and abuse of power in Felda.

'The ROS should have the simple and common courtesy of conveying its decision to the party by way of an official letter.'

Several anti-gay NGOs were also present to express their protest against the movie 'Lost in Paradise'.

Trump has been swept up all year in crises of his own making.

'f it's what you say I love it,' Trump Jr responded in his email.

Coalition leaders now in the final stage of negotiations - and everything may be ready by tomorrow, sources say.

They were picked up in Port Dickson last night, under the E-Card Ops Mega campaign.

YOURSAY | 'Denying Pua from travelling is exercising dictatorial power.'

This follows the meeting the US president’s son held with a Russian lawyer to help his father’s election campaign.

COMMENT | Is the relationship genuine, or is this merely a facade of goodwill?

UPDATED 7.04PM | Ampang MP says the accusers are BN-linked and offered no proof, other than a 'poison pen letter'.

YOURSAY | ‘What is more shocking is the eagerness of the two judges to remain in office.’

The restriction on soup kitchens is to maintain cleanliness and streamline feeding times, says the directive.

KINI ROUNDUP | Headlines from yesterday you may have missed, in brief.