Archive - 26 May 2018

This includes giving state gov't the authority to issue deep-sea fishing licenses, Sabah CM adds.

Police are still looking for the Sg Besar Umno head, says S'gor CID chief Fadzil Ahmat.

PM also says it was 'crazy' for Najib to roll out two multi-billion ringgit projects at once.

Armed forces in dire need of modern military equipment, the defence minister notes.

The Sabah BN chief adds that he welcomes MACC to search his residence.

The ex-PM questions Lim Guan Eng's reassurance that M'sian economic fundamentals remain strong. 

The home minister says gov't-owned land will be developed as industrial hub in his constituency.

State DAP chief Nga Kor Ming responds to huge losses reportedly incurred by state gov't-owned company.

Moody’s threatens sovereign debt downgrade on fears new Italian gov't will embark on spending spree.

Johor will cut salaries if all excos agree, says Osman, but if they don't, they will do things 'their way.'

Mas Ermieyati says she wants to make way for other leaders to transform Umno.

Perlis Umno Youth chief says MB crisis could have been averted if they knew the party leadership's preferred candidate.

But Ahmad Faizal Azumu says markets should also be sensitive to the Muslim demographic.

DAP lawmaker Ngeh Koo Ham points to how the Agong had respected Harapan's choice of Mahathir as PM. 

KL police chief thanks public for chocolates, but says police can't accept

MOCS' Francis Siah calls on MACC to raid the former CM's properties as they had done Najib.

Exit polls suggest landslide vote for change in one of Europe’s most socially conservative countries.

Though they do not intend to join any party, they support Tanjong Batu rep Hamisa Samat's move to Warisan.

Guan Eng says this is in accordance to a directive from the prime minister. 

The ex-AG responds to criticism over the fee imposed on all travellers flying from M'sian commercial airports. 

Only Kayang rep Hamizan Hassan attends Kangar Umno briefing held at MB Azlan Man's official residence.

Dep't director Mohd Hizamri denies allegations that logging contaminated water source for Kampung Kuala Kenau.

MP SPEAKS | Najib is in denial over the true levels of gov't debt hidden by creative accounting.

Bai Tian says project has begun smoothly, expresses confidence in maintaining good ties with M'sia.

Anthony Loke says this is in line with what Harapan promised to do before the polls.

He is concerned the new gov't will use the excuse of high debts to lay off more civil servants.

MP SPEAKS | We cannot subject the opposition to the same persecution we suffered before.

The fourth estate, he says, must be the voice of the people, and must be free to speak up against leaders.

LETTER | Look at yourself in the mirror if you want to regain support.

Zuraida Kamaruddin says she will discuss this with the Finance and Economic Affairs Ministries.

William Bourdon says recent political changes can pave the way for more active cooperation to probe the scandal.

The minister estimates this and local council presidential elections will take place within three years.

One faction led by D'Cruz held its AGM today, while Kayveas will hold his own tomorrow.

Selangorians voice their wish list for the incoming MB, including tighter enforcement.

Tuan Ibrahim says institution should be respected, as they are a bulwark against 'arrogant characters beyond reproach.'

Harapan leaders sworn in as ministers have been removed from the state blacklist.

SUPP's Michael Tiang asks Stampin PKR to make complaints on corruption through the proper channels.

The second Malaysian-born female giant panda cub makes its first public appearance at the Giant Panda Conservation Centre in the National Zoo, Kuala Lumpur.

'This weakness is due to the weak party leadership after Najib resigned,' he says.

Gaza health ministry officials say at least 109 protesters were hurt by live rounds.

Lim Lip Eng also lodges a report on Arul Kanda's claim that 1MDB can pay off its own debts.

INTERVIEW | This matters more, believes Liew Chin Tong, than predicting election scenarios five years down the road.

LFL says three years is too long to wait, as the evidence would have washed away.

The ex-CM, who is also wanted by the police, is believed to be in London.

Bombing does not appear to be hate crime or linked to international terror, cops say.

COMMENT | The dismissal of Maria Chin's travel ban is disappointing. 

COMMENT | It can no longer be a place where deep pockets are valued.

Mia Mottley's win returns the Barbados Labour Party to power for the first time in a decade.

YOURSAY | 'These quangos are being abolished as they suck public money.'

Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health awarded for contributions in maggot debridement therapy.

COMMENT | I am less interested in why Pastor Koh was kidnapped, but who ordered the kidnapping.

YOURSAY | The one person who threatens the whole Malaysia is now afraid of Malaysia.

Jamal Yunos goes missing from hospital during an out of court bail proceeding.

‘Oh, I used to follow you for years, it was okay. Now you follow me for once, you complain.’

Respect the decision by the Raja of Perlis, the Umno veep says.

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

The first aim is to ensure Malaysia can service its debts and reduce the principal amounts borrowed.

He says it's untrue as the Finance Ministry has taken over 1MDB's assets as well.