Archive - 31 October 2017

Court sentences impersonator to further three years' jail for eight counts of money laundering.

The BN minister lists down the country's achievements under Najib to soothe naysayers. 

PARLIAMENT | MPs note percentage of women reps in M'sia pales in comparison to other countries in the region.

A total of 177 Indians receive documents establishing their Malaysian citizenship status, under the gov't's Mydaftar initiative. 

Four Rela members file MACC report over the alleged RM10k bribe offer to withdraw the case.

Salmiah Ahmad and Mohamed Nazeeb P Alithambi bring with them a wealth of experience in the plantation industry. 

Baghdad steps up bid to assert authority following last month's Kurdish independence referendum.

Also last year, more male babies were born than female ones, reveals chief statistician. 

'Moscow never felt itself guilty so as to feel exonerated now,' says Kremlin spokesperson.

An actor plays Justice Bao in a Teochew opera at Masjid Jamek LRT station.

Takiyuddin Hassan wants Ambiga to come clean on what she told S'wak Report.

Republic files written observations on Malaysia’s bid for interpretation of ICJ sovereignty judgment.

Its CEO Mazlan Ismail says a probe is underway and urge parties not to jump to conclusions. 

Mahathir also reveals a series of reforms which will be instituted should the opposition win the GE.

‘Tesco has sold their hypermarkets in South Korea, does that mean Korea is going bankrupt?’ Hamzah Zainuddin argues.

The AG reveals he drew upon his own experiences as a judge to draft the amendments. 

Ministry says higher allocations were made possible because of increased collection of taxes. 

Domestic trade minister says target can be attained through National Blue Ocean Strategy.

They want the defence minister, as well as the Segamat MP, to answer the allegations. 

MCA president says the party has gone through a transformation since losing badly in the past two elections. 

Rise in headline inflation is due mostly to highter domestic fuel prices, says Bank Negara.

“What a shame if those born in M’sia are not able to speak well in the Malay language,’ says DPM.

The 22-year-old tried appealing for a lighter sentence, to no avail.

KL mayor says if the developer is found to have caused the floods, a stop work order can be issued on the project. 

The toll will be moved to the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) tomorrow.

Teh Yee Cheu, however, says he will make his decision when the state assembly is dissolved for GE14. 

MP SPEAKS | Percentage of budget set aside for development is at a historic low of 16pct.

Are the 1.7 billion Muslims in the world not Muslims because they're not in PAS, asks ex-PM.

The AG repeats his threat to sue the blogger 'till kingdom come'.

Zahid insists that groups are free to hold any event so long as they do not pose a security threat.

The former premier also claims that Najib had paid for the photo opportunity with the US president. 

UPDATED 6.20PM | The AG, however, declines to reveal the areas which need to be probed further. 

Gov't 'constantly monitoring' activity of controversial Muslim preacher, states Zahid.

MP SPEAKS | They should not point fingers at DAP when they abet those behind Ops Lalang.

Harapan's chairperson, however, is tight-lipped on the details for now.

Gloomy times ahead for healthcare sector with spending cuts despite increased patient loads.

Experts have warned that the site must have become fatigued and unstable from six nuclear tests, and could collapse anytime. 

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 6.27PM | Probe Dzulkifli in accordance to general orders, says PKR's Johari Abdul.

Noh Omar says the law would require housing developers to seek the approval of the NHD before any advertisement was published.

UPDATED 5PM | The claim is a 'fairy tale' as only about 2,500 citizenship applications had been received from M'sian Indians, says Najib.

Court decision that university did not follow protocol in punishing student leaders stands.

It is now worth RM10.2 billion, says Facebook Malaysia country director. 

The 'Datuk Seri' in question was remanded for four days starting today. 

It also does not engage in foreign currency options vis-a-vis the ringgit, says the central bank.

Liow Tiong Lai will not move to a safe seat despite the risks, says an insider.

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says this is because the allegation of PAS receiving money from the PM is false.

Pressure mounts on lawyer following Sarawak Report editor's disclosure.

The graphic artist's criminal charges should first be heard by the lower court, the Federal Court rules.

Why was an illegal poultry farm allowed to operate despite various warnings, asks DAP's Teo Nie Ching.

UPDATED 5.40PM | PARLIAMENT | Input is now being sought from the legal fraternity and others, says minister. 

On the ex-Umno MP’s bid to bar Parliament from allowing PAS chief’s motion to amend Act 355.

UPDATED 5.46PM | Bangsar South development project the likely cause, says Wan Junaidi.

Nik Nazmi says news regarding the closure of five outlets is a blotch on PM's rosy picture of the economy.

UPDATED 12.54PM | The High Court rules the case should proceed to a full trial. 

Neither Trump nor his campaign was mentioned in the indictment against Manafort and Gates.

This comes after a year-long standoff on deployment of US anti-missile system in South Korea.

Papadopoulos, a Chicago-based international energy lawyer, pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents.

This hands a victory to transgender service members who accused the president of violating their constitutional rights. 

A reflection on the challenges faced by the church on this 500th year of the Reformation.

YOURSAY | ‘The expansion, to cater to increasing population and demand, is a normal progression.’

'The forum was an indication that individuals masquerading as members of the civil society were working with a political motive.'

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini tracks the details of the high-speed rail project and the views on it. 

Removing GST won’t make essential goods cheaper.

COMMENT | No expression of sympathy for former detainees' sufferings from Mahathir.

But in the end, Malaysians will be paying toll fares for longer periods, says the PJ Utara MP.

Penulis kalah kes dibuang kerja Utusan Melayu pada 2009.

YOURSAY | ‘None is he so blind as he who does not see. That best describes you, Nazri.’

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