Archive - 20 November 2017

PARLIMEN | Namun dua MP PAS hancurkan HARAPAN dengan berkecuali daripada mengundi.

Police believe the man hanged himself after suffocating his children with a pillow.

'The steps taken will ensure that the people are not burdened by the rising fuel prices,' says MOF. 

UPDATE 10.40PM | PARLIAMENT | Harapan MPs claim BN cheated. Two out of 8 PAS MPs abstained.

This comes after a noon deadline expired for him to end his four decades in power by resigning.

Statistics Dept says only a total of RM6 billion is saved by all Malaysians.

Only those in state exco posts are required to do so, as per party rules.

Golongan bapa hanya dapat cuti selama tujuh hari sahaja sekarang, kata timbalan menteri.

The minister says mastering English will enable them to compete in an era of technological advancement.

Minister says social media abuse committee will be merged with new cybercrime special committee. 

During a raid, Kedah anti-drug agency also finds the couple's one-month-old baby in a weak state. 

DAP's Nga Kor Ming denies insulting Zambry with expletives and dismisses a video on the matter as fake.

PARLIAMENT | They were channelled towards financial, telecommunications and mining services. 

Teo Nie Ching tells Ti Lian Ker to make the same call to MCA and cites Umno as the biggest obstacle.

UPDATED 6.02PM | MOF says the government received constructive views from various parties. 

According to the PM's Department, no intruders have breached the Esszone in 2017. 

LETTER | Better waste management centres must be built to combat the growing piles of rubbish we create.

Ex-IGP's appointment will improve safety of public transport system, says Finance Ministry.

LETTER | There is a need for more government control over GST and petrol price hikes as they are burdening the citizens. 

The ministry says the rate was fixed at six percent after a detailed study to ensure it is appropriate for Malaysians. 

'Questions remain as to why the ringgit is far from reflecting its fair value,' says Muhammad Ibrahim.

The Committee to Strengthen Syariah Courts consists of experts in syariah law and civil law.

This follows the deputy minister's 'fake news' claim against the daily.

There was 100pct heavier rainfall in Sept this year compared to 1995, says Penang chief minister. 

Nik Nazmi is also disappointed with the deputy premier's 'medical tourism' reasoning.

PAS wants to invalidate power of attorney given to four Amanah members.

UPDATED 4.03PM | Kuala Lumpur High Court rules that there is a prima facie case against the six.

LETTER | It is unacceptable for the government to be blasé over our cybersecurity as data breaches concern us all. 

Anwar, unlike the PAS president, has not been accused of forming a pact with the PM and Umno.

'There are no signs that the problem is diminishing,' laments the Perak sultan.

Dang Wangi police chief also warns of action against those defying police orders. 

Group calls for paddy board to be reestablished, Bernas considers this defamatory.

Court grants Abdul Aziz Kaprawi's legal team postponement to obtain the written judgment. 

Archbishop says such an attempt would be "most heinous" offence against the word of God.

UPDATED 4.40PM | PARLIAMENT | The Kinabatangan MP shares his views on the controversial issue.

PKR's Saifuddin says the food is for children, senior citizens, Orang Asli communities, migrants and refugees.

Survey also finds strong support for the 'one school for all' concept.

UPDATED 1.39PM | However, the home minister also stresses that only a small minority of cops are corrupt.

UPDATED 12.58PM | Dr M says ROS should have informed them earlier, instead of keeping silent. 

LETTER | On the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we continue to seek an end to violence against trans and gender diverse people.

Setya Novanto allegedly played a role in causing the state losses of US$170 million in a national electronic identity card scheme.

Pakatan Harapan cannot indulge in BN-style ethnic division tactics, says Dr Boo Cheng Hau.

LETTER | The proposed Environmental Protection Act gives M'sians new hope for the future.

LETTER | 'Harapan has sidelined PSM as troublemakers, unwilling to back them with neither resources nor a platform to fight for the needy.'

This is according to a new global survey in conjunction with World Children's Day today.

LETTER | Having prior working experiences should not be the only criteria employers look at when hiring fresh graduates. 

Original documents needed for audit process were confiscated by the police, ministry says.

The dialogue is aimed at restoring confidence between different factions and seeking compromises.

Veep Idris Ahmad says not to flatter the party by taking them on, but takes a swipe at Amanah anyway.

Harapan veep says in 61 seats, Indian choice will be crucial to GE14 outcome.

No info received on FBI agent's declaration that 1MDB witnesses feared to speak to US investigators. 

The PKR vice-president believes Najib cannot afford to hold it any earlier.

President Mugabe makes a defiant TV address, denies a challenge to authority.

COMMENT | The time is right for DAP and Lim Kit Siang to walk their talk.

The headscarf, forced upon Muslim women, is being used to manipulate the masses.

COMMENT | ‘Why is Najib so committed to a dubious deal without benefits for M’sia or for himself?’

YOURSAY | ‘Splitting even a few votes may make all the difference in winning GE14.’

A grassroots-level outfit like PSM would be an asset.

YOURSAY | ‘Brewing property crisis signals hard times ahead for housing developers.’

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