Archive - 4 June 2018

The seed maker has long been a target for environmentalists opposed to genetically modified crops.

Wan Azizah assures that the Harapan manifesto promise will be implemented. 

Not everyone has the privilege of having satellite TV in their homes, states Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii.

'BNC has never turned down or cancelled any interview with any individual of different beliefs,' it says.

LETTER | GE14 showed that M'sians rejected the race-based politics of Umno. 

The meeting will touch on state matters before Azmin relinquishes his post as MB.

He has already met seven rulers to assure them that Malay rights will not be neglected if Thomas becomes AG.

PM chides parties who claim to protect Islam, but whose actions are contrary to the religion. 

Former Johor Bahru MP says the cash was needed for the general election.

The 38-year-old Sungai Tua rep is slated to replace Azmin, who has moved up to Putrajaya.

Shoppers browse the food items on offer at the Ramadhan bazaar in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur before breaking their daily fast.

UPDATED 11.16PM | He says he is shocked by the by RM100m figure being claimed by the plaintiff.

The former minister is officially given a party membership card by Bersatu chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

'I'm sure the government has judged Thomas’ character before nominating him for the post,' says Zaki Azmi.

LETTER | Such a practice is unjust and irreconcilable with our national philosophy of education.

This is to avoid cheapening the prestige of military status, says defence minister Mohamad Sabu.

LETTER | With the attempts to block Thomas from becoming AG, the post-GE14 euphoria has come crashing down.

LETTER | Malaysia is neither. Malaysia is both. Malaysia is all of us.

The new defence minister also says that he does not play golf, but enjoys fishing and cooking his catch.

This is for any credible tip-off that helps police track down the fugitive Umno man, says Lim Lip Eng.

It clarifies that its services for the rehiring of migrant workers were not terminated on an ad hoc basis.

LETTER | This kind of pollution is linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer and death.

Lawyer group wants gov't to address statelessness among all races, but P Waytha Moorthy says situation with Indians is unique.

LETTER | They have become a liability and needless to say that the taxpayers are on the losing end.

MP SPEAKS | Those advising the king were largely silent when Gani Patail was replaced in 2015.

LETTER | The circumstances of the nomination of Tommy Thomas are deeply troubling.

LETTER | Why was Gani Pataill, a Malay-Muslim AG, removed? Wasn’t he Malay enough?

Two lawyer groups cries conflict of interest because Thomas is Lim Guan Eng's lawyer.

MCA's Wee Ka Siong also wants the gov't to provide grounds for the withdrawal for a claim of the disputed territory.

Either that or he was being sarcastic, says the former youth and sports minister.

COMMENT | We should not return to the old path of racial and religious politics of the BN gov't. 

Lower income groups outside middle-class comfort zones are no rubes, he says.

UPDATED 7.16PM | A copyright infringement had set off the legal tussle involving family members.

LETTER | The PM should be given the chance to set the house in order.

Japanese industries hesitated in making investments in Malaysia over the past three years due to risks in the country.

LETTER | Independent investigators should be assigned to ensure the victims are found and the perpetrators are prosecuted.

INTERVIEW | She says this several times during an interview with Malaysiakini but does not elaborate.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke hopes the auction will raise millions to cross-subsidise public transport.

UPDATED 6.36PM | The carpet businessman tells reporters he was forced to appoint Shafee.

LETTER | The decision of the people, expressed through its cabinet and prime minister must be respected.

Tenders for these projects had not been made yet, he says.

COMMENT | I do not think there is any reason for any of us to be fearful. The system will self-regulate.

'Many people have said Umno needs change, but nobody has explained how to make the changes.'

Tenders for these projects had not been made yet, he says.

Constitutional amendments are required, but until then the present position applies, says Ambiga Sreenevasan.

Cabinet fully backs prime minister's choice, says Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. 

Home minister also wants fugitive Umno man Jamal Md Yunus arrested as soon as possible.

This to allow members to get-to-know the candidates for the Umno Youth polls.

'We have known each other for a long time, we have always been friends, but politics is different'.

UPDATED 6.33PM | COMMENT | Were the previous AGs experts on syariah law?

He says these former opposition leaders were still adjusting to their new role.

This is among several proposals towards media freedom made to the institutional reforms committee.

COMMENT | For them, the uniforms and insignia are just a fashion statement - which is an insult to our Armed Forces.

COMMENT | He has been one of the country’s most experienced commercial litigators for the past 40 years.

He responds to the businessman's claim of an RM30 billion project in Langkawi.

UPDATED 3.36PM | Both were seen submitting their forms at the Umno headquarters today.

The United States urges China to make a full public account of those killed, detained or who went missing during the crackdown.

Sarawak wants to assume control of petroleum resources through Petros, but Petronas invoking Petroleum Development Act 1974.

He shares his view on whether Umno Youth could expedite BN's rejuvenation in the wake of its defeat.

COMMENT | Former chair’s revelations of suspicious RM99m advertising deal demands answers.

The government will make an announcement on the new minimum salary for the private sector by August.

Despite the friction between Dr M and Hadi during the election campaign, it was all smiles today. 

COMMENT | A government that represents and works for the people must strive to reflect the people.

INTERVIEW | The sum will not be enough to cover the hole, but it made us better Malaysians, says new finance minister.

QUESTION TIME | All the “reasons” for not wanting him are extremely frivolous, and should I say, vexatious too.

COMMENT | Dayakism was coined by the late Sarawak DCM Daniel Tajem, at the birth of PBDS, which he co-founded.

UPDATED 1.34PM | They claim the ex-Felda chief had made misleading statements over the Jln Semarak deal.

That makes four, the number of party leaders now gunning for the three available vice-president posts in the coming polls.

Lee Hsien Loong expresses sadness over the passing of the Sultan of Johor's mother, Khalsom Abdullah.

There was a lot of misconception among the people over the open tender system, says the finance minister.

The market upon opening starts to feel the impact of United States-China trade talks over the weekend.

After police reports were made on an article that went viral about a man wanting to shoot Dr M.

INTERVIEW | Cheras Umno division chief Syed Ali Alhabshee responds to the haul from Najib-linked residences.

PJ food stall operator Aidille Iman will, until Hari Raya, donate all his profits to the fund to save the nation.

UPDATED 12.21PM | He says sidelined, Idrus has years of experience in the AG's Chambers and is perfect for the job.

Petition objecting to the nomination of Thomas garnered nearly 14,000 signatures just after midnight.

COMMENT | Despite battering at GE14, this opposition party is far from finished.

The lawmaker argues that Tommy Thomas could be appointed a senator, and senators are MPs too.

The Constitution stipulates that the attorney-general be appointed on the advice of the PM, Bar president points out.

YOURSAY | 'Anwar has a valid point about the apprehensions of Malays.'

Though small, the island has strategic value, says its chief Shahir Adnan.

YOURSAY | ‘And we need courageous leaders who are not afraid to challenge the norm.’

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

Salahuddin Ayub says he had directed the ministry’s sec-gen to review the status of these projects.

PKR's Saifuddin Abdullah says this included the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park.