Archive - 28 May 2018

Gov't assures full report on MH370 will be open, transparent

Gov't assures full report on MH370 will be open, transparent

Minister says report would be published in full detail without edits after it is tabled to the cabinet.

S'pore not yet officially notified on HSR cancellation

S'pore not yet officially notified on HSR cancellation

This comes after Mahathir confirmed that Malaysia would drop the project. 

Police probe NGO for stopping store from selling liquor

Police probe NGO for stopping store from selling liquor

Perak CID head says three police reports were lodged by employees of the store on the incident.

Inappropriate to respond to 1MDB questions now - Najib

Inappropriate to respond to 1MDB questions now - Najib

'I will, when and if necessary, address the issues at the relevant forum,' says the former PM. 

S’wak DAP: Drop direct award of tender for RM11b road projects

S’wak DAP: Drop direct award of tender for RM11b road projects

Chong Chieng Jen says the state government must first call for an open tender for the two projects.  

Bandar Kuching MP gets down to work, touches base with city mayor

Bandar Kuching MP gets down to work, touches base with city mayor

Top of the agenda is how to deal with the perennial issue of flash floods.

‘Bersatu’s poor showing in GE14 down to EC's electoral fraud’

‘Bersatu’s poor showing in GE14 down to EC's electoral fraud’

UPDATED 9.40PM | Dr M blames the EC for the party losing several seats in the recent polls. 

Modi to meet Dr M on May 31

Modi to meet Dr M on May 31

The Indian PM is also expected to meet DPM Wan Azizah and her husband, Anwar Ibrahim, in a brief stopover in KL.

Mat Sabu against crowdfund attempt to get him a new car

Mat Sabu against crowdfund attempt to get him a new car

The defence minister stresses that no funds should be collected in his name without his permission.

No ex-Umno member hired for Anwar's media team, says Afif

No ex-Umno member hired for Anwar's media team, says Afif

An individual claiming to be Penang PKR youth chief had protested against the supposed appointment.

PM confirms KL-S'pore HSR scrapped

PM confirms KL-S'pore HSR scrapped

UPDATED 8.15PM | 'We will make no money at all from this operation,' says Mahathir.

Dr M: No, I’m not noble enough for Nobel Prize

Dr M: No, I’m not noble enough for Nobel Prize

UPDATED 7.55PM | PM responds to online petition calling for him to be nominated for the prize. 

Don't turn into those we used to hate, Rafizi tells Harapan supporters

Don't turn into those we used to hate, Rafizi tells Harapan supporters

He says this after a Twitter user asked him to tell those who voted for PAS to return to Kelantan.  
 

Perak gov't to discuss Harapan's 'jobs for Indians' promise with Kula

Perak gov't to discuss Harapan's 'jobs for Indians' promise with Kula

They will meet human resources minister to ensure that the manifesto promise is fulfilled.

GE14 outcome a reflection of 'Malaysian Dream', says Kit Siang

GE14 outcome a reflection of 'Malaysian Dream', says Kit Siang

However, he warns that differences must not reach a point where Harapan disintegrates.

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MACC report lodged against SUPP for allegedly 'receiving 1MDB funds'

MACC report lodged against SUPP for allegedly 'receiving 1MDB funds'

The money purportedly came from former PM Najib's personal account in 2012.

“不辞职就等被炒”,林吉祥促阿班迪解宪法僵局

“不辞职就等被炒”,林吉祥促阿班迪解宪法僵局

“若阿班迪继续不愿体面辞去总检察长,则应准备被革除。”

Total revamp of Dewan Negara needed

Total revamp of Dewan Negara needed

LETTER | Our Dewan Negara was supposed to be the Dewan Rakyat’s check-and-balance mechanism.

Another 'Azrul' case of sexist language sparks free speech debate

Another 'Azrul' case of sexist language sparks free speech debate

Some men cry free speech, while others say this doesn't encompass rape threats.

Spare yourself the ignominy of being sacked, Kit Siang tells Apandi

Spare yourself the ignominy of being sacked, Kit Siang tells Apandi

DAP leader says Apandi Ali's position as attorney-general is no longer tenable. 

卡迪耶欣倡改革王室,安努亚反促查煽动言论

卡迪耶欣倡改革王室,安努亚反促查煽动言论

安努亚不满卡迪耶欣倡议改革王室机构,并吁当局以涉嫌“煽动”罪名调查卡迪耶欣。

确保商家601后降价,贸消部上周起派员收集物价

确保商家601后降价,贸消部上周起派员收集物价

贸消部执法组部上周起,派员监督和收集物价资料,以便6月1日落实0%消费税时进行比较。

废打假新闻法需时三个月,哥宾星六月下旬呈国会

废打假新闻法需时三个月,哥宾星六月下旬呈国会

更新 哥宾星表示,废除反假新闻法令的整个过程将需耗时二至三个月。

A house for everybody, especially the youngsters

A house for everybody, especially the youngsters

LETTER | Here is a suggestion for one scheme the federal government can consider.

Federal Court to hear Dr M's bid to review suit against Najib

Federal Court to hear Dr M's bid to review suit against Najib

Aug 6 fixed for review application on apex court's decision not to hear bid by the PM and Khairuddin.

Mahkamah tetapkan kes Dr M lawan Najib 6 Ogos

Mahkamah tetapkan kes Dr M lawan Najib 6 Ogos

Kes itu mengenai dakwaan salah guna kuasa jawatan awam terhadap bekas perdana menteri, Najib Razak.

Customs makes record 1.2 tonne crystal meth bust

Customs makes record 1.2 tonne crystal meth bust

The drugs were shipped as tea from Myanmar and were bound for Kuala Lumpur. 

Turun naik nasib lantikan politik

Turun naik nasib lantikan politik

ULASAN | Langkah pembubaran Majlis Profesor Negara, misalnya, bukanlah hal yang perlu disedihkan.

Anti-Fake News Act repeal to take two, three months

Anti-Fake News Act repeal to take two, three months

UPDATED 4.21PM | Gobind is aiming to table the repeal bill in this parliamentary session or the next.

Irwan dropped from Bank Negara board

Irwan dropped from Bank Negara board

The central bank says his removal is due to him no longer being Treasury sec-gen.

Gobind to discuss proposal for RTM to air World Cup with cabinet

Gobind to discuss proposal for RTM to air World Cup with cabinet

UPDATED 3.48PM | He welcomes the proposal as it can help increase viewership for the broadcaster.

Bring Sirul back, close Altantuya case once and for all

Bring Sirul back, close Altantuya case once and for all

LETTER | Commute his sentence to one of life imprisonment.

EPF chief: Markets are fine, look at long-term

EPF chief: Markets are fine, look at long-term

UPDATED 3.23PM | 'Markets should be viewed in three to five-year cycles,' says CEO Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

Revoke the ill-conceived ICGPA

Revoke the ill-conceived ICGPA

LETTER | The whole convoluted idea was derived haphazardly.

Education minister calls for public feedback

Education minister calls for public feedback

Maszlee's team sets up an online feedback form for suggestions to improve the education system.

Police reforms must go beyond IPCMC

Police reforms must go beyond IPCMC

LETTER | Many changes needed to put an end to the current climate of impunity.

Gobind wants 'new' RTM within six months

Gobind wants 'new' RTM within six months

The minister wants fresher and more transparent content to compete with private stations.

Annuar grills Kadir Jasin for questioning royal institution

Annuar grills Kadir Jasin for questioning royal institution

Umno info chief wants the retired journalist probed on his Sinar Harian column.

'Hopping through gov't hoops like circus animals should end'

'Hopping through gov't hoops like circus animals should end'

Former MP laments the bureaucratic red-tape which a stateless woman is forced to endure.

Laporan: 9 ADUN BN Perlis berubah arah

Laporan: 9 ADUN BN Perlis berubah arah

Selain menyokong Azlan Man sebagai MB, mereka turut meminta maaf kepada Raja Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.

Ex-major Zaidi seeks Defence Ministry's help to rejoin air force

Ex-major Zaidi seeks Defence Ministry's help to rejoin air force

He wants to be reinstated to his former position or be paid a pension for his 26 years of service.

Proposed anti-sexual harassment law has been around for nearly 20 years

Proposed anti-sexual harassment law has been around for nearly 20 years

LETTER | But to date, nothing concrete has been formulated to deal with this menace.

US warships sail near South China Sea islands claimed by Beijing

US warships sail near South China Sea islands claimed by Beijing

It is seen as an attempt to counter China's efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the strategic waters.

Kelantan-owned company sues Amanah's Husam

Kelantan-owned company sues Amanah's Husam

Air Kelantan files suit over claim of discrepancies in RM27m water project tender process.

Public scrutiny of Khazanah's finances needed

Public scrutiny of Khazanah's finances needed

LETTER | It is almost impossible in the present state of opacity of government-linked businesses.

Report: Perlis BN reps to stand down

Report: Perlis BN reps to stand down

Expect the nine Perlis BN lawmakers to accept ruler's decision on MB soon.

PAS: We'll take Putrajaya after Harapan cleans up debt mess for us

PAS: We'll take Putrajaya after Harapan cleans up debt mess for us

Once they have resolved it, we can take over, says Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.

Selangau MP Baru Bian gets ‘warrior accolade’

Selangau MP Baru Bian gets ‘warrior accolade’

He also acknowledges the role of Joseph Entulu's supporters in his victory.

BN failed to tackle gun smuggling effectively

BN failed to tackle gun smuggling effectively

LETTER | A nationwide spike in shooting incidents signals a worrying trend.

Mat Sabu settling into defence role nicely with reforms pledge

Mat Sabu settling into defence role nicely with reforms pledge

LETTER | It is high time the rot has to stop in the Defence Ministry. 

Of debts and Harapan’s push for reforms

Of debts and Harapan’s push for reforms

COMMENT | As much as civil society is on board with the agenda, there are still questions that need asking.

CM: New unit to monitor KPI of Sabah ministries

CM: New unit to monitor KPI of Sabah ministries

Shafie Apdal wants the state to perform to ensure Sabahans enjoy the state’s wealth.

警方要求嘉玛自首

警方要求嘉玛自首

虽然嘉玛现“声”否认潜逃,但警方仍要他现身自首,处理擅自脱离扣留的善后问题。

Scorpene subs: Mat Sabu willing to meet French lawyers

Scorpene subs: Mat Sabu willing to meet French lawyers

Defence Minister says he would meet the Suaram-appointed lawyers 'anytime.'

What happened the night Umno lost Johor

What happened the night Umno lost Johor

INTERVIEW | 'You better prepare yourself to become opposition leader,' Hasni was told on the night of May 9.

Najib withdraws three-year-old suit against Tony Pua

Najib withdraws three-year-old suit against Tony Pua

UPDATED 11.54PM | This is on the ex-PM's defamation suit against the DAP leader for his comments on 1MDB.

Is any former PM immune from criminal prosecution?

Is any former PM immune from criminal prosecution?

COMMENT | The earlier ruling that a PM is not a ‘public officer’ does not shield one from many other laws.

Perak MB should strike, instead of pussyfooting around

Perak MB should strike, instead of pussyfooting around

COMMENT | All leaders must isolate thugs - strike at the source of the trouble and target their heads.

The best thing MIC can do for Indian community

The best thing MIC can do for Indian community

COMMENT | That is, liquidate all the assets held by MIC and its potentates and…

Zuraida targets nationwide plastic bag ban within a year

Zuraida targets nationwide plastic bag ban within a year

INTERVIEW | But first, she wants the people to understand the rationale behind the move.

Yoursay: To us, 1MDB is a nothing but a big con job

Yoursay: To us, 1MDB is a nothing but a big con job

YOURSAY | 'Why is 1MDB indebted to a tune of RM40b in the first place, Najib?'

Chin Tong: A different K'tan, had Nik Omar joined earlier

Chin Tong: A different K'tan, had Nik Omar joined earlier

INTERVIEW | DAP leader says he expected Harapan to have a chance at winning control over Kelantan.

Yoursay: Unlike MO1, Lim need not pretend all's okay with economy

Yoursay: Unlike MO1, Lim need not pretend all's okay with economy

YOURSAY | ‘We hope he will strive to tell us the true state of our economy, always.’

Jamal resurfaces, Musa still missing; gov't assures cheaper goods after June 1

Jamal resurfaces, Musa still missing; gov't assures cheaper goods after June 1

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