Archive - 27 May 2018

Salahuddin proposes NFC 2.0 in northern Johor

Salahuddin proposes NFC 2.0 in northern Johor

Minister says Johor will become country’s largest hub for beef production through the proposal.  

No price hikes after GST zero-rated – Azmin

No price hikes after GST zero-rated – Azmin

Minister says gov't will step up enforcement so that there are no irresponsible parties taking advantage.

Sabah to restructure native court

Sabah to restructure native court

The restructuring will be based on syariah or civil court make-up, in particular in terms of hierarchy.

Baru Bian: Late Daniel Tajem crusader for Dayak cause

Baru Bian: Late Daniel Tajem crusader for Dayak cause

Sarawak PKR chief describes the former deputy CM as a man of principle.

Kelantan Bersatu submits three names for minister post

Kelantan Bersatu submits three names for minister post

They are Bersatu's Sazmi Miah, Amanah's Husam Musa and PKR's Ab Aziz Ab Kadir.

Everyone has a duty to assist gov't, says Anwar

Everyone has a duty to assist gov't, says Anwar

He believes ordinary citizens like himself have a duty to remind the gov't of the promises they need to fulfil. 

Mat Sabu: Fighting corruption priority, will look into Act 355 later

Mat Sabu: Fighting corruption priority, will look into Act 355 later

Amanah president says Act 355 will be discussed within his party first, probably on Tuesday. 

T'ganu Harapan wants MACC to probe Taman Ilmu project

T'ganu Harapan wants MACC to probe Taman Ilmu project

Raja Kamarul says this following speculation the project had incurred an initial expenditure of RM320m.  

Mild earthquake hits Lahad Datu

Mild earthquake hits Lahad Datu

Residents around Lahad Datu and Kunak experience two tremors in 10 minutes this evening.

Beseri rep accepts Raja Perlis' decision in appointing Azlan

Beseri rep accepts Raja Perlis' decision in appointing Azlan

Ruzaini Rais says the crisis would end in the near future.

Mydin boss: Zero-rated GST doesn't mean it's minus 6 percent

Mydin boss: Zero-rated GST doesn't mean it's minus 6 percent

Ameer Ali Mydin provides formula for calculating the prices of goods after June 1.

Former S'wak deputy chief minister dies, aged 82

Former S'wak deputy chief minister dies, aged 82

Daniel Tajem dies after complaining of breathing difficulties.

In defence of Mavcom

In defence of Mavcom

LETTER | The accusations hurled at the commission by 4PAM are unwarranted.

Lim: Where's US$8.33b of 1MDB funds, Najib?

Lim: Where's US$8.33b of 1MDB funds, Najib?

Finance minister's query is in reference to a phase under which 1MDB funds were allegedly misappropriated. 

Mavcom’s RM1 fee is not ‘protection money’

Mavcom’s RM1 fee is not ‘protection money’

LETTER | We, the consumers are paying, we are the boss, and Mavcom is answerable to us.

Kayveas insists he is rightful MyPPP chief, asks Maglin to show proof

Kayveas insists he is rightful MyPPP chief, asks Maglin to show proof

The embattled party president says he has a letter dated May 18 from the ROS which confirmed it. 

Customs to traders: Lower your prices after GST zero-rated

Customs to traders: Lower your prices after GST zero-rated

UPDATED 4.40PM | The readjustment of the tax to zero percent comes into effect on June 1.

Of Perlis, princes and politics

Of Perlis, princes and politics

COMMENT | Political preferences should have no bearing on the procedures for the formation of a gov't.

Apologise to Perlis ruler or step aside, Shahidan told

Apologise to Perlis ruler or step aside, Shahidan told

‘If you refuse to apologise, then we will take more serious action,’ warns Umno division leader.

Call-gate - it's a 'crime of sexual harassment'

Call-gate - it's a 'crime of sexual harassment'

Time for Gender Equality Act, Maria Chin says, to stop women's rights being undermined.

Kedah mobilises over 200 officers to monitor prices after zero GST

Kedah mobilises over 200 officers to monitor prices after zero GST

They would monitor the change in prices to ensure traders comply with the zero GST policy.

Syed Saddiq usik Puteri Umno: Sis ni 'pembaris' ke?

Syed Saddiq usik Puteri Umno: Sis ni 'pembaris' ke?

Ia bermula daripada ciapan santai MP Muar mengenai perlawanan akhir Liga Juara-juara Eropah pagi tadi.

Markets will stabilise when the dust settles, say analysts

Markets will stabilise when the dust settles, say analysts

They expect markets would remain edgy, at least for the first 100 days of the new gov't.

Musa Aman's whereabouts unknown, says brother Anifah

Musa Aman's whereabouts unknown, says brother Anifah

He says he has not heard from the ex-CM since two weeks ago and urges his return.

Absorbing Spad into RTD not the best move

Absorbing Spad into RTD not the best move

COMMENT | Spad's work on the integration of urban planning and transport planning has not been completed.

No reason now for IGP not to reopen Altantuya case

No reason now for IGP not to reopen Altantuya case

MP SPEAKS | Kepong MP has filed a police report, and Sirul is willing to talk. 

Pulanglah... kata Anifah pada Musa menjelang hari raya

Pulanglah... kata Anifah pada Musa menjelang hari raya

Cukuplah berpolitik dan kembali sebagai seorang yang kuat, kata bekas menteri kepada abangnya yang tidak lagi menjadi ketua menteri.

Hindu Endowment Board not aimed at taking over temples, but protecting them

Hindu Endowment Board not aimed at taking over temples, but protecting them

LETTER | It is certainly not to ‘settle old scores’ with some temple committees in the country.

Nurul Izzah: 'Call-gate' harassment in no way acceptable

Nurul Izzah: 'Call-gate' harassment in no way acceptable

She calls for the implementation of a Sexual Harassment Act and other laws to ensure women's safety.

Gobind: Ministry to probe GE14 site blocks, data breach

Gobind: Ministry to probe GE14 site blocks, data breach

UPDATED 4.15PM | He also wants to review certain provisions in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 

DPM: Harapan, rakyat should address weaknesses of administration

DPM: Harapan, rakyat should address weaknesses of administration

Wan Azizah urges the leaders and people alike to work towards change.

Over 250 Lunas villagers hit by flash floods

Over 250 Lunas villagers hit by flash floods

10 villages in Lunas have been affected by flash floods due to heavy rain from 2 pm to 8 pm yesterday.

Repositioning Invoke

Repositioning Invoke

LETTER | Perhaps it can be the eyes and ears of the gov't, looking out for illicit transfers of money.

DAP leader moots a multiracial Bersatu

DAP leader moots a multiracial Bersatu

INTERVIEW | Pressure is no longer on Bersatu to restrict its membership by ethnicity, says Liew Chin Tong.

Time to be a leader, Abang Jo

Time to be a leader, Abang Jo

COMMENT | The Sarawak chief minister has to stop doing the governor’s bidding.

失踪34小时后发音频交代,嘉玛否认潜逃

失踪34小时后发音频交代,嘉玛否认潜逃

更新 嘉玛否认潜逃,并指当天只是赶着去提款,以缴付保释金。

Two Koreas meet again as Trump revives summit hopes

Two Koreas meet again as Trump revives summit hopes

The surprise meeting is held to get planned talks between Kim and Trump back on track.

Community empowerment a priority for new housing minister

Community empowerment a priority for new housing minister

INTERVIEW | Zuraida Kamaruddin wants to let communities decide what type of environment, services, and security they want.

Jamal resurfaces, says he was not running away but 'resting'

Jamal resurfaces, says he was not running away but 'resting'

The wanted man denies running away, but claims he went to withdraw court money instead.

'Never crossed our mind we would end up as opposition'

'Never crossed our mind we would end up as opposition'

INTERVIEW | Johor's new opposition leader Hasni Mohammad says there was no alarm right up to polling day.

Yoursay: Wean Malaysia off cheap foreign labour

Yoursay: Wean Malaysia off cheap foreign labour

YOURSAY | ‘Raising minimum wage is important to encourage locals to take up essential jobs.’

Yoursay: Only Umno has audacity to claim potentially ‘stolen’ cash

Yoursay: Only Umno has audacity to claim potentially ‘stolen’ cash

YOURSAY | If they’re Umno’s funds, what purpose was RM114 million kept in cash?

Perlis MB crisis drags on; Local council elections in 3 years

Perlis MB crisis drags on; Local council elections in 3 years

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

Perak MB: Talks under way on free water to targeted groups

Perak MB: Talks under way on free water to targeted groups

State gov't has a 'very good chance' of fulfilling manifesto promise soon, says Ahmad Faizal Azumu.