Archive - 1 November 2017

According to sources, the PKR sec-gen will replace Permatang Pasir assemblyperson Salleh Man.

This after Husni declared that Najib would be able to leave behind a zero-corruption legacy.

The ministry had not finalised the negotiation with a US-based seabed exploration outfit, he says. 

They say Bersatu leadership just held a birthday celebration in Muar, not an AGM as required. 

Sentul police chief says he was alerted by Vell Paari on the matter yesterday.  

PM says the rubber smallholdings sector would be given a new lease of life through several measures. 

Deputy education minister says it can be regarded as a criminal breach of trust. 

Weekly retail prices for RON95 and RON97 petrol will be RM2.24 and RM2.54 per litre respectively.

Guan Eng says inquiry will seek causes of the landslide, and recommend action to be taken against those responsible.

PARLIAMENT | PM should provide details to justify the expenditure, stresses DAP's Nga Kor Ming.  

UPDATED 6.45PM | The ex-PM stops short of apologising, and insists the crackdown was not his decision.

What has Umno got to do with a suit between Hadi Awang and Sarawak Report editor, asks Zaid Ibrahim. 

Arrests made through enforcement operations after the end of e-Card registration programme.

LETTER | The Malaysian government must stop turning a blind eye to Lasah's plight.

Paul Low also says no extradition request received from France in relation to Scorpene case.

It's not like the 'political drama' that is the opposition's shadow budget, jabs PM. 

MACC must probe Raja Petra's allegations over the AG's appointment, say PKR MPs.

Pandikar argues that rejection of 1MDB questions in Parliament cannot be questioned in court.

Ban comes two days after a similar move from S’pore, and a day after DPM said M'sia would not follow suit.

Deputy IGP says the 29-year-old businessperson tested positive for drugs.

The slopes are properly designed and endorsed by professionals, says city council geotechnical adviser.

LETTER | Our English language proficiency is deteriorating and with it, our education system. 

It's important to focus on this area, especially where SME firms were facing difficulties, says country manager.

Abe is set to reappoint all the members of the outgoing cabinet, according to sources.

Mohd Amar says this is because the former Bar Council president never spoke about the 'RM90 million' allegation.

They claim the lawsuit filed by A Santamil Selvi, the widow of P Balasubramaniam, has no basis.

PARLIAMENT | The PM is committed to eradicating graft, adds the former second finance minister.

No official confirmation until the body is found, says Hishammuddin. 

LETTER | The Malaysian government must take into account our natural resources alongside our nation's growth.

MIC leader reminds his colleagues that they are not the police, court or AG.

PM may be called by PAS or Rewcastle-Brown to testify in RM90mil defamation suit, Sepang MP states.

Finance ministry stays mum on 'units', repeats plan to repay 1MDB debt.

The federal budget seems pre-occupied with appeasing as many groups as possible, says Shankaran Nambiar.

UPDATED 3.12PM | Hishammuddin Hussein says so when asked about soldiers registered as voters at uncompleted camps.

UDPATED 4.41PM | PARLIAMENT | It would lead to increases in costs and unemployment, says deputy HR minister. 

The man and his wife attempted to 'seek help' from the deputy minister.

MP SPEAKS | Despite the many goodies, PM's Budget fails basic tests and will further mire Malaysia's economy.

Salleh Said Keruak confirms potential sources of major data breach have been identified.

纳吉夫妇等八造已向法庭入禀答辩书，只剩地毯商人迪巴未提呈答辩书。

COMMENT | The minister seems unable to acknowledge the country's economic slowdown. 

Jasa head recalls Dr M's efforts to lobby Johor Umno's support for the 'crooked bridge'.

Two other individuals linked to 1MDB also prohibited from providing financial services by S'pore's money authority.

UPDATED 1.20PM | Party wants Md Raus Sharif to explain under what authority he can be additional judge and CJ.

UPDATED 4PM | PARLIAMENT | Out of 804 slides, only one contained the logo, says Pandikar Amin.

COMMENT | The president has sounded the clarion call not to take DAP's lies or twists like a gentleman any longer.

UPDATED 1.27PM | The MIC branch leader is forced to quit after an audio clip of his conversation goes viral. 

MACC finds stash of RM18,505 in cash after raid of the civil servant's house.

Cuts to mammograms and HPV vaccination programmes from Budget follows downward trend, says Steven Sim.

COMMENT | Lumping the two as villains of the 1987 drama is not fair and stretches known facts.

LETTER | Ops Lalang casts a long shadow on Malaysian history and it should never be forgotten. 

LETTER | For some, the quota system is the only chance to escape the poverty trap.

The boost is largely contributed by the upgrades done on the Saga and Persona, says the company. 

LETTER | The potential for credit and debit card fraud and theft can be averted with a few directives from the banks. 

UPDATED 11.14AM | All the other eight defendants in the suit, including Najib and Rosmah, have filed their defence.

LETTER | 'The PM should not just dismiss the opposition given figure of 300k, and state the real number'. 

COMMENT | It’s not just Dr M who is culpable but the entire government machinery.

INTERVIEW | As scion of ex-DAP sec-gen, few can boast of a political education like Kerk Chee Yee’s.

UPDATED 9.35AM | The prime minister takes to Twitter to condemn the attack. 

A background on similar attacks in the key US city since 1993.

What is wrongfully taken from the people cannot be deemed a gift upon return.

YOURSAY | ‘A 29-year-old Datuk Seri? This makes a mockery of the esteemed title.’

The gov’t should improve homes for the elderly.

UPDATED 10.21AM | The 29-year-old pickup truck driver was caught after he crashed into a school bus.

YOURSAY | ‘The rakyat had expected Khalid to come clean on this incident.’

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

National native and taekwondo athlete were both awarded as top Federal Territories athletes for 2015/2016.

The men are believed to have paid the woman, a single mother, RM50 for each 'transaction' with the victims, aged eight and 10.