Archive - 7 August 2017

Party president's son-in-law describes the claim made by a PAS Youth leader as 'slander'.

He says this was following the latest report received from the Sarawak veterinary services dept. 

Azalina says the decision still has to be approved by Parliament.

State chairperson Ab Aziz says he scolded the info chief for issuing a statement before discussing it.

It attracts bipartisan interest from MPs, with Khalid Samad saying 'its outer design attractive, interior modern.'

'Mahathir made the allegation almost a week ago, but when did Najib defend Zahid? Yesterday.'

The RCI starts tomorrow and Mahathir's lawyers appear determined not to make it a walk in the park for the panel.

Abang Johari Openg says the state-owned oil and gas company comprises professionals and no politicians on the board. 

This over a post in Yaakob Osman's Facebook post, which purportedly insulted the Indian community. 

Rizal Mansor warns atheists group may one day become as vocal as LGBT groups.

PARLIAMENT | 'She is now 16 years old and lives with her parents since her husband is in jail,' adds Rohani.

This is likely the first time any 1MDB official engages with opposition leaders outside the PAC.

UPDATED 5.10PM | The PKR de facto leader reaffirms his readiness to give full cooperation to the RCI.

Tuan Ibrahim stresses that any bill should be considered from the religious perspective before it is brought to parliament.

Among others, the agenda seeks to accord more independence and powers to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. 

PARLIAMENT | Gov’t is still awaiting report on WhatsApp threat against Maria Chin from the MCMC, says DPM.

UPDATED 5.01PM | Guan Eng succeeds in bid to strike out law which requires accused to file defence before trial. 

UPDATED 4.30PM | Although the man was BN's candidate for Pandan, no one in Pandan MCA seems to know much of him.

DAP lawmaker says BN leaders must explain if the move was sanctioned by the cabinet.

Director agrees to heed minister's request to remove the scene.

UPDATED 4.19PM | Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says this after having a roundtable discussion with a 1MDB team, led by its CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy. 

US and S Korean presidents welcom the UN security council's unanimous decision for new sanctions.

Thamarai Holdings affirms that it has the Sales and Purchase Agreement that shows their ownership of land cannot be disputed.

This year's festival offers a compelling line-up of 40 must-see films.

The daily will publish a statement expressing regret tomorrow and also conduct an interview with the Pahang menteri besar. 

Communication and multimedia minister reminds filmmakers to be sensitive.

On July 27, the Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010.

MP SPEAKS | He'll be the first CJ in the world to snub the UN-endorsed Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct 2003.

UPDATED 5.35PM | PARLIAMENT | This will be made regulatory through an amendment to the Mavcom Act 2015.

Former Kedah MB says he could have opted to do this, instead of stepping down.

The Pahang Land office worker is under remand for allegedly taking bribes from illegal bauxite miners in return for info on the dept's operations.

A photograph of Malaysian Muslims taking part in a gathering by the 'Atheist Republic' group went viral on Facebook recently.

Postponement is necessary due to uncertainties with the company's board composition, says its chairperson.

There are several weaknesses that must be addressed if the state government wants to turn PJ into a city of fine music. 

COMMENT | On one gauge it is alive and well; on another it is wan and witless.

YOURSAY | 'Is it Hadi's suit against Sarawak Report, or the Umno government's suit?'

It is shameful to score your own goal.

Indian Muslim politicians should embrace their Indian heritage.

Some 500 people attend the first debate between the two parties in five years, in Seremban.

Claims efforts won't affect non-Muslims aren't very reassuring.

It maintains that the controversial reappointments of the chief justice and Court of Appeal president are unconstitutional.

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