Archive - 23 November 2017

Deputy foreign minister lauds the Vatican's new permanent residence and chancery in Kuala Lumpur.

PARLIAMENT | Putrajaya has left the decision to the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism, says minister.

'Will the gov't instruct airlines to change their uniform policies, and will airlines fork out money to change their entire uniform?'

International Humanist and Ethical Union says that Rukun Negara is not a law, cannot be used to bind individuals to have religious beliefs.
 

Private developers should help the gov't build affordable housing, instead of developing too many luxury units, says Noh Omar.

He is accused of slapping, punching, choking and kicking his wife for not answering his phone call.

Myamar official says repatriation can proceed after refugees' registration forms are received.

The state Backbenchers Club claims it retrieved the video from Nga Kor Ming's online channel before its deletion. 

LETTER | They say time heals all, but when it comes to your late mother, it doesn't.

Visitors at the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Biennale (KLB) admire Mohd Ismadi Sallehuddin's "Dirgahayu Negaraku".

The DAP lawmaker says this is the best way to champion the rakyat's cause, instead of threatening punches.

Amendment only to give courts greater discretion to mete out appropriate sentences for trafficking, Azalina says.

The move taken by the government from Nov 1 acts an intervention to stabilise the market, says minister.

Najib moots one entry and one exit stamp for travel in and out of Brunei with new highway.

'I don't think any sensible, logical and sane gov't would stop a democratically elected rep from helping the people.'

As many as 1,660 cases of malaria recorded in the state this year, along with 4,251 cases of TB.

LETTER | Malaysia is not going to war, why not give RM2b for cancer research instead?

Whether a drug convict is hanged or imprisoned for life should be left to judges, says N Surendran.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Police only admit that the items led them to four other suspects, who were later released.

12 wagons of goods headed down south derailed early today between the Bank Negara and Kuala Lumpur stations. 

PARLIAMENT | 170,095 applications received for 44,064 units listed under DBKL's housing projects.

PARLIAMENT | Developing a good system in schools is more important, adds Hasan Arifin.

'New Decade' will see infrastructure projects in West Johor and industrial growth along East Johor coastline.

Their lawyer cites last year's Federal Court ruling in the argument for the referral. 

Wives of elected and former elected reps are key morale boosters for their spouses, says DPM.

This is the second time the principal has been transferred this year, says school board chief. 

UPDATED 5.10PM | Court rules ex-minister's suit to be frivolous and vexatious, with no reasonable course of action. 

LETTER | Atheists should have the right to believe what they feel is best for them.

Don't do anything that will stoke racial and religious tension, he says.

Bukit Bendera MP questions the sudden scrapping of the local texts in favour of two foreign-published ones.

Constitutional law expert says it is best for ex-PM to admit he erred in ISA crackdown and Anwar's case.

LETTER | 'An amicable situation has been reached, the matter should end there.'

LETTER | 'I wonder how the complaint would have been handled if the complainant wasn’t Bung?'

UPDATED 7.42PM | PARLIAMENT | The Puchong MP also calls for late votes from BN lawmakers to be rejected. 

Lim Guan Eng puts off queries on why some reps are exempted from the flood aid registration process.

Parties agree to refer one question of law on the justiciability of the board's decision.  

PARLIAMENT | Putrajaya can increase cash handouts or cap prices, but both options are problematic.

Two other suspects have been remanded until Nov 28.

DPM tells Parliament of Bukti Megah's role in permits for foreign workers, but not about its owners.

Former PM was widely blamed for the 1988 crisis, which occurred after Umno was declared illegal.

The NGOs intend to channel the money into an interim trust fund pending GE14.

Ex-PM applies for a watching brief in Anwar's bid to review decision made by Justice Zulkefli.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | However, Fadzil Ahmat said other groups could also have similar operation styles.  

LETTER | As speaker, Pandikar Amin should be above politics and allowed motions to debated in Parliament. 

Lim Guan Eng employs a few choice words in rebuking Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob.

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says atheism 'unconstitutional", an offence under Sedition Act.

The issue of a 30-metre structure at the settlement in Malacca had gone viral on social media.

MB Khaled Nordin says the declaration brings meanings to the people of Johor.

PARLIAMENT | Azalina Othman tables amendment to reduce trafficking sentence to life in prison.

LETTER | It seems Kit Siang and son have been influenced by Mahathir, rather than vice versa.

The call comes as students receive their 2017 exam results today.

MP SPEAKS | One day, voters will attach a premium to politicians who declare their assets. 

LETTER | LPQB should consult all relevant stakeholders before enforcing a ruling that is unfair to UEC-holders. 

UPDATED 6.50PM | PARLIAMENT | The preliminary approvals for the projects have been given, adds the FT minister.

UPDATED 3.37PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister confirms one complaint received, but declines to name errant hotel.

'The crimes committed rank among the most heinous known to humankind,' judge in UN tribunal says.

ADUN SPEAKS | Both parties may have ideological differences, but ultimately, both want the best for our country. 

Cops initially had a hard time convincing Mahathir of the veracity of the allegations, says ex-minister.

‘We have (done) so much for East Malaysia yet some MP never stops complaining.’

The MP says the size of the 1MDB-linked projects would worsen the property glut cabinet wants to halt.

The stolen data included names, email addresses and phone numbers of 57 million Uber users.

'We want to grow our economy, we want peace in our country, we want jobs, jobs, jobs.'

SPECIAL REPORT | Malacca villagers, staunch Umno supporters, are slowly accepting opposition party Bersatu.

YOURSAY | ‘Is MCA's modus operandi to hang around until a leader who agrees with UEC?’

Merdeka Center says this amid backlash over survey on Johoreans wanting a return of English education.

Most M'sians cannot afford to buy what is available out there.

YOURSAY | ‘If Umno politicians can do better, then start your own airline.’

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