Archive - 7 February 2018

The discounts are for the Smart Tunnel motorway and the LDP, Sprint and Kesas highways.

LETTER | It is anti-competitive in nature because KR1M may crowd out small businesses in the long run.

They have so far finalised the allocation for 35 out of the 56 state seats, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Do it by Friday or face legal action, says a letter sent to the registrar.

Those from the opposition will also be included as stakeholders, she assures.

For Muslims, the department needs to refer to the fatwa regardless of whether it is gazetted.

Malaysia's GDP growth figures belies the rakyat's actual spending power, says former PM.

Minister replies to Mydin boss's remark that a strong GDP does not mean people have more money.

The hajj funding board has plenty of assets and can still pay depositors, court told.

Though some are holding out for US, minister says current CPTPP unfavourable to the country.

MP SPEAKS | I was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison today for acting on my conscience.

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM2.33 and RM2.61 per litre, while diesel will be RM2.31 per litre.

He receives his instrument of appointment from the Agong at Istana Negara.

UPDATED 6.27PM | How about the phones given to teachers as teaching aids, asks the teachers' union.

According to Mustapa, exports grew significantly in last year, totalling RM935 billion. 

According to Mah, Treadell calls ban 'unfair', cites lack of bans for other vegetable oils. 

Bekas menteri itu berkata hanya ilmu dapat membantu seseorang membezakan berita palsu dan maklumat sebenar.

“（不过）最终判决是处以监禁，但获准暂缓执行，这某种程度来说是好事。”

This is to mitigate eroding national unity in the run-up to a 'hostile' GE14, says GBM coalition.

高庭今日驳回昔加末选民挑战102名可疑军眷列入选民册的准令申请。

Guan Eng again urges MCA leader to prove how he lied about construction firm in tunnel project.

LETTER | Claims of Putrajaya's inaction are erroneous; or else, palm oil would've been long banned.

Court rules the six voters have yet to exhaust all avenues as their appeal to the local inquiry yet to be heard.

IRF’s Ahmad Farouk says this is because none of BN's supporters will spoil their votes.

Former minister says only knowledge can help distinguish between what’s real and what's fake.

'We can’t allow our land to be developed by foreigners, for people from their country,' says the ex-PM.

Bruno Manser Fonds’ petition for access to finances of Jamilah Taib’s Sakto is turned down.

This will particularly be in the real estate, manufacturing and logistics sectors, says Knight Frank.

The PAS president should instead explain how his party plans to address corruption, adds S'wak PKR chief.

The PKR veep responds to the sentence that bars him from contesting in the 14th general election. 

Offering Khalid a S'gor seat shows the Islamic party's links to Umno, says the former PAS leader.

SPECIAL REPORT | For M'sia's transgender community, showing ICs at polling stations is a difficult risk to take.

UPDATED 2.48PM | After hammering out four overlapping claims, the four parties still have 21 to go.

Pengerusi BERSATU itu tetap yakin seseorang PM lebih baik tidak turut menjawat tugas menteri kewangan.

Fahmi Fadzil says the commission has failed to safeguard public safety.

UPDATED 3.25PM | 'I did this twice during my term as PM because we needed time to find a good candidate.' 

We never stopped searching for Muhammad Riduan Abdullah, Bukit Aman says.

Communications minister insists democracy needs to be protected from disinformation.

The value of the ringgit dropped by nearly 31 percent since GE13, notes DAP's Tony Pua.

Kedudukan Universiti Malaya (UM) yang dikeluarkan Times Higher Education melonjak ke tangga ke-46 tahun ini berbanding ke-59 tahun lalu.

They returned the insignia and appointment letter to the palace this morning, as decreed.

MCCBCHST rejects party's stated goals of Islamic theocracy and implementation of hudud law.

LETTER | Malaysia is still dependent on FDI, and any rash decision could have dire consequences.

LETTER | We must stay vigilant to avoid losing money to scammers.

LETTER | Both the president and his deputy keep tripping over themselves over their feverish focus on the tunnel.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Hualien city just before midnight on Tuesday.

Singapore's NTU and NUS finish first and second in the Times Higher Education rankings.

They see it as a move that could also damage the credibility of the independent media.

Further jitters still possible despite current reduction in volatility, says analysts.

Samarahan still has the highest number of victims, with 1,782 being housed in relief centres.

He is found guilty of abusing his democratic freedom and opposing officials on duty.

The MCA minister points to CM’s open letter in the March 16, 2013 edition of Buletin Mutiara.

UPDATED 1.10PM | The court finds both guilty of leaking banking data relating to the NFC's accounts.

This took place at the Road Transport Department compound in Kuala Kangsar early today.

YOURSAY | ‘The rakyat still remember the ringgit was once on par with the Singapore dollar.'

Granting of bumi status is in bad taste, with so many still waiting for ICs.

Elsewhere, old men have inspired young voters. Why not here?

INTERVIEW | The PAS chief is also open to the former Selangor MB contesting under his party's banner.

Mydin boss Ameer Ali suggests Tun Faisal includes the people's perspective in his 'superb analysis'.

YOURSAY | 'Next time, Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan, don't refer to churches.'

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