Archive - 7 November 2017

SPECIAL REPORT | Kg Terus villagers are 'flood-hardened', but even they were unprepared for the Penang floods.

Islamic economic forum from Nov 21 to 23 will also feature Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Batang Kali and Permatang reps say notice of apology from state gov't over error not enough.

Shafie shouldn’t divert attention from his own probe by hurling accusations, Sabah CM says.

Ahmad Bashah also says will continue heading KFA until executive council decides otherwise.

Affected SMEs can obtain financing at a concessionary rate from any bank regulated by Bank Negara.

'The menteri besar can't possibly just stay silent," says Kuang rep Abdul Shukur Idrus.

Sometimes disaster strikes when religions are pitted against one another, says Zahidi Zainul Abidin.

Opposition lawmakers also want PAS to explain if Husni's 'qazaf' an offence under hudud law.

Beach ramp being built on Thitu Island will allow large vessels to facilitate military upgrades.

Najib praises the action of the surau to open its doors to victims, regardless of faith.

Minister lauds political differences being set aside to help the people.

PARLIAMENT | Nawawi Ahmad says the videos could have been doctored since this is ‘the age of technology’.  

Wanita Umno chief says Wan Azizah is more concerned about her 'personal' political agenda.  

Lim and DAP exploited unfortunate incidents in the past like the missing MH370, he says.

'The Act can give respect and appropriate value to someone who has held the post of PM,' he says.

The Federal Court overturns decisions by High Court and COA which favoured the Ibans. 

The Puchong MP moots private member’s bill to amend Civil Law Act if no action from law minister.

Allowing high-risk projects on hillslopes reveals greed and short-sightedness.

LETTER | The unpredictable weather poses a challenge for us all and we must take it into account

'Penang CM has a friend in me during this hour of need'.

PARLIAMENT | Mersing MP moots exclusive rights for MAS, but his idea is shot down by fellow BN MP.

The authorities had failed to furnish the shooter's past criminal record for domestic abuse that would have prevented him from buying guns. 

UPDATED 4.21PM | Red shirts leader also pays Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin an undisclosed sum for the settlement.

This should be done to ensure such projects comply with the law and to prevent disasters, the PM says.

UPDATED 4.39PM | PARLIAMENT | 'If this project failed, how was he awarded the Pan-Borneo project?'

The offering will be applied based on a case-to-case basis for affected customers, says the bank. 

The new deadline will be July next year, with the valuation report still pending, says Azmin Ali.

Such audits would prevent misuse of departmental assets and funds, says Salleh Said Keruak.

UPDATED 9PM | Police say they are being airlifted by helicopters.

The royal couple visit a church, mosque, as well as a Chinese, and Hindu temple, listed in Unesco World Heritage site.

As of noon today, all of the victims are placed at 50 relief centres in four districts in the state. 

UPDATED 3.28PM | Harapan leader's family urges gov't to give three guarantees while he is in hospital.

RM10,000 raised to cover costs of objections over names in electoral roll, says Mengkibol rep.

On the cooperation between state and federal officers, PM says it was 'very good'.

COMMENT | The MCA Youth chief's latest jibe at the Penang CM shows he lacks political maturity.

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians have been waiting long for MACC to launch its investigations into 1MDB.

Peter Anthony is instructed to be present at the MACC HQ tomorrow to assist in a probe.  

Rescuers believe Anuar Sabone went missing after going fishing near Lahad Datu, Sabah. 

These camps are located in Bera, Pahang, and Hutan Melintang in Perak, it says. 

UPDATED 8.14PM | PARLIAMENT | Anything related to the fruit tops search results among consumers from China, says the deputy minister. 

UPDATED 7.24PM | PARLIAMENT | 'We request states to ensure green lungs (are preserved), slope areas and drainage (are taken care of) when approving projects'.

Arul Kanda's track record disqualifies him from running Khazanah, the PJ Utara MP adds.

Najib, his wife and Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai are greeted by the chief minister.

This is the closest US president has come to North Korea, may aggravate nuclear tensions with the rogue nation.

Federation also notes that follow-ups to Met Dept’s heavy rainfall warnings were inadequate.

LETTER | We should emulate countries that have successfully placed flood prevention systems in place. 

PARADISE PAPERS | Buying a private jet means millions in sales taxes, unless you know the right people.

Bandar Bukit Raja and Taman Sungai Rasau face rising waters after heavy rains this morning.

PARADISE PAPERS | When one tax loophole closes, another opens for the sportswear company. 

PARADISE PAPERS | Elite tax advisers help Apple Inc and other corporate giants skirt impacts of crackdown on 'Double Irish' manoeuvres

The former minister should rethink his allegiance to PM, says Sg Petani MP Johari Abdul.

YOURSAY | ‘Instead of offering help in a bipartisan way, he is putting blame on Lim.’

BOOK REVIEW | He does not waste words, or mince them, in this 500-page book.

Collective leadership in the key Arab nation has now has been replaced by a much more personal form of rule.

In M'sia, social media does not have monopoly on fake news.

Climate change is leading to weather disasters… and it's crucial we learn risk mitigation from Japan.

KINIGUIDE | Penang experienced its heaviest rainfall in recorded history, 315mm in a single day.

The e-hailing service provider said it has reached one billion rides in the Southeast Asian region.

One lawyer says the 'shocking' decision on exemplary damages does not bode well for Malaysia.

YOURSAY | 'Only a coward will avoid facing tough questions from reporters.'

Subra notes Hospital Rembau, meant to be completed in September 2016, is late by 477 days.

Both these laws allow for detention without trial.

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