Archive - 21 November 2017

Mahathir tells youth dialogue how he sat on Anwar's 'misdeeds' years before the latter's arrest.

Ex-premier claims his more 'ruthless' predecessors detained over 2,000 people each. 

Idris Haron claims that registering to vote is part of a civil servant's responsibility.

PARLIAMENT | Talks ongoing between gov't and US exploration company to conduct fresh search for missing plane.

'We want to carry the message that a change in government may not necessarily bring good to the people,' says Penang BN.

Minister also says negative perceptions due to CPI ranking and MACC arrests show that more oversight is needed.

Parents group says such schools can help produce highly-skilled English language teachers.

However, Azizah Mohd Dun says target of those registering through the OKU Information System not reached.

Environment Ministry also confirms only two Sumateran rhinos left in the wild, and just 250 tigers.

面对批评声音，行动党否认以大欺小，反指社党欺负他们。

Cadangan kerjasama oleh pemimpin Umno bukan sangat untuk umat, tetapi hanya demi kepentingan parti itu, kata Sallehen.

市政厅硬把希盟青示威者在国会大厦外设立的唯一帐篷充公，一个不留。

Mohd Amar says Harapan parties should just step aside and let PAS take on BN alone.

Many non-Muslim places of worship and school buildings need urgent repairs, claims Kiulu rep.

Communications Ministry advises public to refer to the PDPD if private info leaked.

The group, however, vows to continue protesting in the heavy rain. 

A senior commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards also declared the same in a message to the country's leader. 

Nga Kor Ming says DAP has been patient with PSM and are still open to negotiations.

Wing's deputy chief says the claims warrant a 'swift and thorough' investigation.

The deputy minister says this is to ensure the curriculum remain relevant to the times. 

However, he confirms that Bukti Megah Sdn Bhd was appointed to handle the rehiring of undocumented workers.

Ex-PM does not rule out ROS approving Harapan's registration 'five minutes before Parliament is dissolved'.

DAP MP Nga Kor Ming says it is clear that the video was fake and edited. 

UPDATED 4.54PM | Ooi Chee Lin, who was with her wheelchair-bound mother, wants the officers to face the music. 

The other predecessor, he says, will not succeed in forcing a disruptive change.

Najib says Muslims have a 'sacred duty' to fight injustice.

Minister urges all MPs to respect the decision as the voting process was conducted according to Parliament Standing Orders. 

He says if all Harapan MPs knew the plan and stayed, BN reps would have suspected something.

LETTER | We, the undersigned, seek the UNHCR to conduct a special session for Rohingya refugees. 

UPDATED 4PM | Nik Mazian, however, says MPs voted on conscience to oppose price hikes.

COMMENT | While asset declaration seems important, other issues are more urgent for Harapan to focus on.

Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Datin Azizah Nawawi menetapkan tarikh itu di dalam kamarnya hari ini.

'I am really disappointed about the pat down, sometimes, our 'benda sulit' (private part) is touched'.

No need to make weaker UPSR candidates feel inferior, says education minister.

COMMENT | Policymakers need to stop flip-flopping on the issue and focus on a robust blueprint for nation's well-being.

Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia to enhance efforts such as green technology and wildlife conservation.

COMMENT | Invoke's initiative to offer funds to GE14 candidates raises a number of troubling questions. 

Surely it cannot be difficult to at least sight the documents, says the PJ Utara MP. 

PARLIAMENT | Gombak MP lambasts minister for stating Malaysia ranks 'very comfortably' on syariah yardstick.

However, no reason was given on AGC's objection to Amanah's leave application.

UPDATED 1.35PM | Teo Nie Ching says Bung will derail Najib's pledge to empower women. 

What better way to distract M'sians than to get them busy in bed?

Ti Lian Ker also tells DAP not to speak on behalf of its allies and let Mahathir state his stand on the issue.

UPDATED 1.20PM | Finance Minister II says his cabinet colleagues were wrongly quoted. 

The man's wife hung herself in the same room 20 days earlier.

LETTER |  The gov't must implement policies to improve the people’s purchasing power.

LETTER | Motorists may not be aware that the Works Ministry can take action if jams persist.

LETTER | We cannot allow the belief that some forms of discrimination are more acceptable than others.

LETTER | Not enough is being done to prevent road accidents from occurring.

In rambling address, Mugabe dashed hopes he would resign.

Fuziah (PKR-Kuantan) persoal mengapa LHDN menyewa dari syarikat swasta dan bukannya GLC.

ULASAN I Menurut Rafizi Ramli, pengasas Invoke dan naib presiden PKR, peristiwa itu akan membawa era baru dalam politik tanah air.

YOURSAY | 'The rakyat isn't really impressed with all this cheap talk.'

Moratorium itu dilaksanakan setelah jumlah kolej dan universiti di seluruh negara adalah mencukupi.

Is there something brewing here?

YOURSAY | 'Are 1MDB accounts written on paper ledgers, like those of a small town grocery store?'

At RM8.16 million per year, Kuantan MP asks why the board doesn't just build its own office.