Archive - 9 February 2018

Micac, the Malaysia Internet Crime Against Children, is launched today by the federal police.

The former PM recounts how People Power overthrew Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

The EPF dividend rate is expected to return to a level not seen since the Mahathir era.

This is being done in a move to encourage its use, instead of the congested Johor Causeway.

The former PM was due to campaign, tomorrow, in the seat held by MCA president Liow Tiong Lai.

Izham Ismail adds that recent recruitment drive aims to address MAS' high attrition rate.

He rejects Penang CM’s accusation, saying the Chinese firm has other services and contracts in Malaysia.

UPDATED 8.01PM | Judge says no evidence of a criminal act in the appointment of Jho's lawyer.

If MCA minister continues like this, the tunnel issue won't be resolved till next year, laments Penang CM.

Seat negotiations within a political coalition are part of the democratic process, he explains.

The experience of customers on board with us is most important to us, says its CEO.

A group of medical experts urge Sultan Ibrahim to raise awareness on the dangers of unsupervised homebirths.

Rights groups express fear that they could face imprisonment and torture in China.

Tenaga Nasional and CIMB Group Holdings fall as much as 1.8 percent and 3.5 percent, respectively.

UPDATED 6.20PM | Harapan creating an atmosphere of fear over Chinese investment in M'sia, says Liow Tiong Lai.

LETTER | Spad has established several initiatives aimed at improving stage and express bus services.

LETTER | Otherwise, the cost of convenience is compromising human health and the environment in the process.

The company filed the suit in 2016 against PCM veep Huan Cheng Guan and Utusan Melayu.

As an open economy, M'sia can only collaborate with GLCs to decide where to buy and sell goods, says minister.

UPDATED 6.10PM | China doesn't want bilateral ties to be politicised, says ambassador Bai Tian. 

Rand Paul, a known fiscal hawk, delayed Congress on a stopgap funding bill within the massive budget deal.

This is in relation to Mukhriz's suit against the PM's aide, Tengku Sariffuddin.

UPDATED 1PM | Najib tells Felda settlers to place trust in Umno, criticises Mahathir for 'sleeping' with DAP. 

The jailed PKR leader laments the country’s gone from bad to worse as he sat in jail.

Justice Zainun says separation of powers is recognised as a basic structure of the Malaysian constitution.

Fake news law won't be used to stifle dissent, minister adds.

Transport ministry receiving complaints of uncomfortable seats and insufficient toilets on business class flights.

LETTER | MHS and the eight other groups cannot claim to represent all Indians.

The island is now an arena of contest after it inked Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative.

Over 7,000 pupils, teachers and non-teaching staff are reportedly affected by school closures.

PM has been civil in face of attacks by Dr M, says Salleh Said Keruak.

KL police urge outside parties not to influence the probe into the death of model Ivana Smit.

Conversations are important because social change does not happen without them.

Youth and Sports Minister agrees with the proposal for a Sexual Harassment Act.

It will examine whether crimes against humanity had been committed.

Minister's comments on grocery sales ignores troubles of average M'sian, says PJ Utara MP.

YOURSAY | ‘It’s high time we abolish quotas and race-based policies in schools.’

The director of the recruitment agency sending workers to Maxim Birdnest is being charged in Central Java.

He also confirms Rafizi's allegation that land has yet to be transferred back to Felda as it is under caveat.

AB Sulaiman’s new book explores how the political elite wields Malay supremacy for its own ends.

Medical experts want more research on the plant before gov’t classifies it as a dangerous drug.

SPECIAL REPORT | Semarang, housing 40pct of the voters, has so far been a bulletproof moat for BN.

YOURSAY | ‘Rafizi was doing a service to the nation by exposing the NFC scandal.’

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