Archive - 28 October 2017

Fire Dept: Use Budget 2018 funding to improve safety in tahfiz schools

Fire Dept: Use Budget 2018 funding to improve safety in tahfiz schools

RM50m allocation shouldn't just be used for repairing school wiring systems, says Fire and Rescue Dept. 

160,000 user accounts affected by ammonia pollution in Sg Johor

160,000 user accounts affected by ammonia pollution in Sg Johor

It is the third time this year that ammonia has been detected in the river.

2017-10-28

2017-10-28

DPM: Hiring domestic workers directly will cut costs by half

DPM: Hiring domestic workers directly will cut costs by half

Agents not necessary for domestic workers from nine countries.

Shahrizat: Azmin daydreaming if he thinks Budget 2018 copied S'gor

Shahrizat: Azmin daydreaming if he thinks Budget 2018 copied S'gor

It is Selangor that copied the federal government, Wanita Umno chief adds

'Duty free' Pangkor is meaningless, says lawmaker

'Duty free' Pangkor is meaningless, says lawmaker

Beruas MP suggests 'GST free' status will be better than a 'meaningless duty free' zone.

Chandra: No need for Dr M to apologise

Chandra: No need for Dr M to apologise

'There are some people who still want to carry the wounds, but I don't think that's the way.'

Umno supreme council member recovering from knife attack

Umno supreme council member recovering from knife attack

Sohaimi Shahadan is reportedly in stable condition following stabbing by neighbour.

Tolls abolished 20 years ahead of schedule, says Plus

Tolls abolished 20 years ahead of schedule, says Plus

Plus responds to claims that concession agreements for two newly-abolished tolls were expiring next year. 

 

S'gor PAS chief accused of hijacking state B40 health programme

S'gor PAS chief accused of hijacking state B40 health programme

PAS' Sallehen Mukhyi is pictured on envelopes with logo of Selangor's 'Peduli Sihat' scheme.

Private sector should give 90-day maternity leave, says minister

Private sector should give 90-day maternity leave, says minister

Rohani Abdul Karim echoes the PM's call for private sector to match civil service's maternity leave.

The huff and puff of Budget 2018

The huff and puff of Budget 2018

COMMENT | There are outstanding questions that the government needs to address. 

NGOs demand Dr M's apology over Ops Lalang

NGOs demand Dr M's apology over Ops Lalang

Groups want Dr M to apologise for arrests and assault on judiciary.

Choppers, howitzers among new military assets in Budget 2018

Choppers, howitzers among new military assets in Budget 2018

Tewnty new assets recevied by armed forces also include combat ships and maritime patrol aircraft.

Ali Hamsa says Budget 2018 is the best since the 80s

Ali Hamsa says Budget 2018 is the best since the 80s

Chief secretary promises to personally oversee all programmes and projects announced in the Budget.

Selangor Umno celebrates toll abolition

Selangor Umno celebrates toll abolition

Noh Omar says Batu Tiga and Sungai Rasau tolls abolished due to Umno’s efforts.

Devotees mark Nine Emperor God festival

Devotees mark Nine Emperor God festival

Taoists pray and make offerings during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival at the Nan Tian Gong temple in Ampang, Selangor.

Minister: RM1b allocation to bring East M’sian internet up to par

Minister: RM1b allocation to bring East M’sian internet up to par

Budget boost will enable 90 percent internet penetration nationwide by 2020, Salleh says.

Mustapa lauds RM20b Budget boost for SMEs

Mustapa lauds RM20b Budget boost for SMEs

SMEs on track to hit aim of contributing 41 percent to the economy by 2020, minister says.

Azmin: Unlike Najib, I didn't ‘beg on my knees’ for FDI

Azmin: Unlike Najib, I didn't ‘beg on my knees’ for FDI

The US has enough money, it doesn't need ours, Selangor MB says.

'Toll removal to counter Dr M and Muhyiddin's influence'

'Toll removal to counter Dr M and Muhyiddin's influence'

Selangor MB believes that BN is concerned over Bersatu's growing clout in Kedah and Johor.

Spain sacks Catalan government

Spain sacks Catalan government

Puigdemont removed, and central government ministries taking over Catalan administration.

Think tank: Tax cuts akin to BR1M

Think tank: Tax cuts akin to BR1M

How much will the two percent tax cuts save you? Not much, according to Asli-CPPS.

Lawmaker: 'Panadol budget' only for short-term relief

Lawmaker: 'Panadol budget' only for short-term relief

Generous handouts will not resolve cost of living issues, says Chukai rep Hanafiah Mat.

Ops Lalang: The worst assault on M'sian civil society

Ops Lalang: The worst assault on M'sian civil society

COMMENT | Dr M might be feted now by some of those he jailed, but he cannot erase history.

Will removing Najib redeem Dr M for Ops Lalang?

Will removing Najib redeem Dr M for Ops Lalang?

COMMENT | ‘I don’t think anyone can blame politicians for their ‘forgive if not forget’ strategy.’

First charges filed in US special counsel’s Russia probe

First charges filed in US special counsel’s Russia probe

UPDATED 2.23PM | First target of Robert Mueller's probe could be taken into custody as soon as Monday, reports say.

Minister: Allocation for S'wak not enough

Minister: Allocation for S'wak not enough

Sarawak's utilities minister says the state has a lot of catching up to do and needs more funds.

Minister: ‘Copying’ claim means opposition agrees with Budget 2018

Minister: ‘Copying’ claim means opposition agrees with Budget 2018

Harapan claims 'sweeteners' lifted from their own shadow budget.

‘Anti-racism law will also protect Malays’

‘Anti-racism law will also protect Malays’

YOURSAY | ‘Malays have long complained about being discriminated against by Chinese-owned companies.’

‘Xi Jinping is not the new Mao Zedong’

‘Xi Jinping is not the new Mao Zedong’

But hardline neo-Maoists in China still welcome Xi’s ‘new era of socialism’.

Why do many people struggle after retirement?

Why do many people struggle after retirement?

COMMENT | Why not stop worrying and start planning instead?

MCA man accuses Dr M, Kit Siang of suffering from amnesia

MCA man accuses Dr M, Kit Siang of suffering from amnesia

Both have refused to acknowledge their ‘roles’ in Ops Lalang, says Ti Lian Ker.

Between ‘crapitalism’ and ‘conmunism’

Between ‘crapitalism’ and ‘conmunism’

Neither of the choices seem very appealing.

After major cuts, varsities see recovery under Budget 2018

After major cuts, varsities see recovery under Budget 2018

BUDGET 2018 | UiTM receives bulk of the allocation with operations expenditure of RM1.7bil.

Counting words: What’s in Najib’s budget speech?

Counting words: What’s in Najib’s budget speech?

BUDGET 2018 | Ethnic Indians mentioned more often than his previous budgets.

Najib presents 'biggest ever' budget; lawmakers and activists rue Ops Lalang

Najib presents 'biggest ever' budget; lawmakers and activists rue Ops Lalang

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

The 5 biggest ministerial winners and losers

The 5 biggest ministerial winners and losers

BUDGET 2018 | Which ministries get a boost and which ones must tighten their belts next year?

Propaganda arm Jasa gets 31pct funding boost

Propaganda arm Jasa gets 31pct funding boost

It has RM30mil to spend next year, compared to RM22.9mil in 2017.

PMD gets additional RM1.5bil, more money for Permata

PMD gets additional RM1.5bil, more money for Permata

BUDGET 2018 | Jakim's allocation also goes up to RM810.9 million next year.