Archive - 25 October 2017

Dengan keadaan yang seolah-olah berdepan maut, klinik memberi tarikh temu janji dua bulan dari sekarang.

But Health DG says certain single-use devices can be reused after sterilisation. 

COMMENT | Operating expenditure in opposition-controlled states has increased since 2008.

Mustapa meyifatkan Bajet HARAPAN tidak bertanggungjawab dari segi fiskal dan berdasarkan jangkaan semata-mata.

RM58.35b is earmarked for development expenditure with a focus on the poorest states.

'The state gov't has been transparent in the matter, thus it's unfair to accuse it of trying to hide things.'

COMMENT | 'Coalition's alternative budget falls short in substance.'

With many downsides linked to the GST, Pakatan Harapan can indeed replace it with a better plan.

Among Asian peers, Malaysia ranks at No 4 after Singapore, South Korea and Japan.

Abu Khalifah, 74 berkata, harga getah yang jatuh hingga RM2.15 sekilogram memaksanya mencari rezeki tambahan.

Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry shot down the rumour which surfaced on social media.

Weekly retail prices for RON95 and RON97 petrol will be RM2.20 and RM2.50 per litre respectively.

A DNA sample from Mahmud Ahmad's relative has also been taken, confirms IGP. 

Low rubber price has forced Abu Khalifah Hashim, 74, to adopt the electrofishing technique to feed his family of eleven.

The firm is carrying out a full postmortem into the incident, with the help of independent consultants. 

MP SPEAKS | Najib lost the opportunity to rejuvenate the economy by not taking a long-range view. 

UPDATED 6.50PM | M'sia is 'making US great again in a big way', says PKR's Sim.

'It is a joke to think he can afford a lawyer to sue us,' the Pandan MP quips.

Gerakan's Teng Chang Yeow rebuts remark that the state gov't has never approved projects above 76m in height.

He is seeking help from 'supporters or gov't leaders' to pay off the damages of about RM1 million.

Party praises the district officer for taking the initiative to meet eviction victims.

The blogger says he made the move to trademark when he discovered Rafizi had not done so.

One-year period for GST elimination to prevent systemic shock, says Wong Chen.

UPDATED 6.48PM | Zahid responds to battle over Cameron Highlands between MyPPP and MIC.

Religious duty supersedes winning elections just for power, says PAS president.

He also moots greater allocations to protect welfare of agency staff under Home Ministry.

Apart from transfers, the eight cops involved may face disciplinary action.

UPDATED 6.45PM | The coalition will revert to the sales and services tax. It will also slash the allocation for the PM's Dept.

PARLIAMENT | Prices of items not subject to GST have also gone up, says deputy finance minister.

COMMENT | It seems public hospitals are finding it hard to provide quality medical services. 

What is certain is that the rakyat paid for the Malaysian delegation's lodging.

Salleh also claims the former PM's strategy against Najib is akin to 'attacking a snake'.

COMMENT | Political interference is preventing the EPF from better serving members’ interests.

War of words with NGOs earns brickbats for top DAP leaders, whom rivals claim are averse to criticism.

PARLIAMENT | Vast majority of tahfiz centres still operating without Fire Dept approvals, says minister.

UPDATED 1.36PM | Sessions judge rules prosecution successful in establishing prima facie case against them. 

Both Tg Bungah landslide and Juru bus accident are proof we must improve worker safety, says MTUC.

Diplomats claim sonic attacks have caused hearing loss, dizziness, fatigue and cognitive issues.

NGO says this amounted to 'new and near-total ban on admission of refugees from 11 nationality groups'.

‘The wise head of a household does not burden his or her children with debt.’

ADUN SPEAKS | It is clear PM Lee received a warmer reception than Najib, reflecting poorly on Malaysia.

Survey by Asahi newspaper says 47 percent of respondents don't want Abe to continue as PM.

Wait for landslide inquiry report before changing state gov't, DCM tells Penang Forum.

I am puzzled by a report that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said that his policies had helped make public transportation “cool” again.

The upcoming Budget should focus on plight of the marginalised Malaysians.

With the national budget to be announced on Oct 27, there have been calls to raise the duties and taxes on cigarettes, yet again.

YOURSAY | ‘Any teachers/preachers/ ulamas who creates racial tension should be axed.’

In my addresses at security conferences in Malaysia and abroad, I always remember to state one thing: Malaysians must be grateful.

SPECIAL REPORT | Some say the 'Shafie factor' will swing the state to Warisan’s favour.

UPDATED 11.38AM | A two-part article by Raja Petra alleges corruption involving AG.

MP SPEAKS | He should immediately lift the ban on 1MDB questions raised in Parliament.

There's no point in being polite when advocating the decentralisation of PDRM.

MP SPEAKS | Too often, post-mortem reports only serve to exonerate the detention authorities.

YOURSAY | ‘What is important is justice (be it legal or social), equality, and fairness.’

COMMENT | Too often, post-mortem reports only serve to exonerate detention authorities.

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