Archive - 3 June 2018

Home Ministry sets up special committee to study security laws

Home Ministry sets up special committee to study security laws

Muhyiddin says the committee is chaired by the ministry’s secretary-general.

MB: Negeri gov't tracing civil servants who campaigned for BN

MB: Negeri gov't tracing civil servants who campaigned for BN

Aminuddin Harun says appropriate action will be taken.

PM: Harapan's victory proves people reject corruption

PM: Harapan's victory proves people reject corruption

Dr M says people were motivated by the sense of responsibility for religion, race and nation.

Aidilfitri: TBS sees 105,000 express bus tickets snapped up

Aidilfitri: TBS sees 105,000 express bus tickets snapped up

TBS senior manager says tickets for the East Coast were sold out. 

Be silent if you've nothing nice to say, Baru Bian tells Masing

Be silent if you've nothing nice to say, Baru Bian tells Masing

Why make disparaging remarks about the Hope Fund, Sarawak PKR chief asks.

Khairy is best candidate to contest Umno presidency - Mahathir

Khairy is best candidate to contest Umno presidency - Mahathir

This is due to the fact that Umno was now deemed as a party in disarray, says PM.  

Police detain lawyer for allegedly threatening DPP

Police detain lawyer for allegedly threatening DPP

This comes after the DPP lodged a police report out of fear for his safety.

Ramkarpal wants review on pledge to appoint AG from amongst MPs

Ramkarpal wants review on pledge to appoint AG from amongst MPs

Bukit Gelugor MP says implementing it would be a 'grave restriction' on the available talent pool.

Greenpeace M’sia to target single-use plastics, deforestation

Greenpeace M’sia to target single-use plastics, deforestation

NGO says Rainbow Warrior docking in M'sia after installation of new gov't is opportune.

'Gov’t trying to create liberal state in naming Thomas for AG'

'Gov’t trying to create liberal state in naming Thomas for AG'

Umno Youth’s Razlan Rafii says that the nomination forces the king into a corner.
 

High time to separate AG's and public prosecutor's office - Gerakan

High time to separate AG's and public prosecutor's office - Gerakan

Youth deputy chief Andy Yong says the status quo could give rise to conflicts of interest.  

Call Jamal and ask him to come home, Zuraida tells Umno

Call Jamal and ask him to come home, Zuraida tells Umno

They would be showing their professionalism and respect for the new gov't by doing so, she says.

Gov't only submitted Thomas' name for AG post, confirms Dr M

Gov't only submitted Thomas' name for AG post, confirms Dr M

PM says the decision to name the veteran lawyer was done according to the law. 

Perlis MB crisis goes to court

Perlis MB crisis goes to court

Source reveals that legal process to oust Azlan Man is underway, since his position under state law is untenable.

9国阵议员将把玻州大臣风波带上庭

9国阵议员将把玻州大臣风波带上庭

消息说,9名玻州国阵议员将把此事带上法庭,反对敏冬州议员阿兹兰出任州务大臣。

JB murder ‘mastermind’ pleaded innocence upon arrest

JB murder ‘mastermind’ pleaded innocence upon arrest

Suspect told Thai police he was nowhere near the Taman Pelangi petrol station on the night of the murder.

Strengthen laws against abusers of OKU facilities, gov't told

Strengthen laws against abusers of OKU facilities, gov't told

Please respect the parking lots dedicated to persons with disabilities, says an organisation.

China warns of voiding trade benefits if US imposes tariffs

China warns of voiding trade benefits if US imposes tariffs

Latest round of trade talks end with China warning that its agreement to buy more US goods will be at risk.

Shahidan also has sights set on Umno veep post

Shahidan also has sights set on Umno veep post

He is considering a bid for vice-president, but confirms he is defending his seat on the supreme council.

Anwar's meeting with PKR reps, leaders no longer at DPM's residence

Anwar's meeting with PKR reps, leaders no longer at DPM's residence

UPDATED 5.45PM | Change of venue comes after criticism over use of official residence for party function. 

Zahid urges truce, MCA tells Umno to smell the coffee

Zahid urges truce, MCA tells Umno to smell the coffee

MCA's Chai Kim Sen says behaviour like Annuar's is precisely what led to the fall of BN.

Patriot warns against leak of confidential army papers

Patriot warns against leak of confidential army papers

Arshad Raji urges Mindef to probe leak on appointment of ex-Army chief Zulkifli Zainal Abidin.

Donations from Penang tip Hope Fund jar over RM30m

Donations from Penang tip Hope Fund jar over RM30m

RM3 million from two companies and one businessperson handed to the Finance Minister. 

Muhyiddin denies meeting with 'datuk' over 80,000 Bangladeshis

Muhyiddin denies meeting with 'datuk' over 80,000 Bangladeshis

Home minister wants full explanation on the deal alleged to have gone down just days before GE14.

On the run Jamal running for Umno Youth chief

On the run Jamal running for Umno Youth chief

Wanted 48-year-old joining the race to lead the party's youth wing.

Sponsors fully footing RM30m bill for World Cup, says Guan Eng

Sponsors fully footing RM30m bill for World Cup, says Guan Eng

INTERVIEW | ‘We will not be paying a single sen for it,’ assures the finance minister.

Ku Li weighing up bid for Umno presidency

Ku Li weighing up bid for Umno presidency

He says the party’s priority should be to protect Article 153 of the Federal Constitution.

US: Relief for N Korea only after 'irreversible' steps towards denuclearisation

US: Relief for N Korea only after 'irreversible' steps towards denuclearisation

Defence Secretary Jim Mattis anticipates 'bumpy road' ahead in talks with Pyongyang. 

Shafie calls to halt timber export to combat Sabah floods

Shafie calls to halt timber export to combat Sabah floods

The CM says past logging activities had been instrumental in causing floods in the state and needs review.

Syed Ali: Strong characters like Dr M needed in Umno

Syed Ali: Strong characters like Dr M needed in Umno

INTERVIEW | Cheras Umno chief says Umno's comeback is dependent on it picking the right leaders. 

M'sia, S'pore agree to strengthen defence ties

M'sia, S'pore agree to strengthen defence ties

Defence minister is in the republic attending the Shangri-La Dialogue defence summit.

Open support for Thomas as Harapan's AG nominee

Open support for Thomas as Harapan's AG nominee

UPDATED 2.03PM | Nothing in the constitution says AG must be Malay or Muslim, says Sepang MP.

With Anwar pardoned, Dr M must now clear my name

With Anwar pardoned, Dr M must now clear my name

OPEN LETTER | Mahathir, I too deserve justice for the wrong done under your first premiership.

Harapan possibly straying from manifesto in naming Thomas as AG

Harapan possibly straying from manifesto in naming Thomas as AG

In the document, the coalition says the AG would be chosen from among MPs.

Yoursay: A cowardly red shirts chief on the run

Yoursay: A cowardly red shirts chief on the run

YOURSAY | Jamal, do come out of hiding and surrender yourself to the police.

MCA throws shade; Umno gears up for polls

MCA throws shade; Umno gears up for polls

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