Archive - 5 June 2018

'In his view, he has been falsely accused of rape,' his lawyer insists.

Ex-PM cautions against making politically-motivated public allegations, as it could harm foreign relations. 

However, those who are still in the system are also free to travel, adds home minister. 

The Qatar gov't also pledges RM198.9mil to help the Rohingya community in Malaysia.

Sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan says it is willing to provide constructive opposition where it matters. 

Salahuddin Ayub says the council will recommend measures to increase levels of food security.

UPDATED 10PM | Sources say former deputy governor may return to central bank if Muhammad Ibrahim resigns.

Media outlets say that the fund to settle the national debt should be emulated in Indonesia. 

It should be created and paid for by the government but be independent of it, says Razali Ismail.

Another 15 more will be appointed, and the list is expected to be unveiled soon.

LETTER | He must not let down both Dr M and the government who have stuck their necks out for him.

LETTER | He is the first practising lawyer to be appointed directly from the Bar to be the AG.

The former MIC president is admitted after vomiting his food this afternoon. 

Bersih lauds proposed move to return mandate to choose council leaders to the people.

The local workforce will be prioritised, says Home Minister.

He says it's a waste of time for Muhyiddin to ask for cooperation from foreign authorities to track him down. 

The Umno veteran is expected to gauge support for his bid for party president at the event.

He says he will need a lot of support and as such will have to campaign hard.

Two former editors say the newspaper they once led is still entrapped in 'its own cocoon replete with prejudices'.

All defendants in Khairuddin Abu Hassan's suit ordered to do the same by KL High Court.

Officials from the graftbuster decline to state the purpose behind the raid, however.

He says it will take a few days before he can assume duties as the attorney-general. 

‘I do not think, I know they are linked’ says the finance minister.

Muhammad Ibrahim's decision comes just over two years after he took charge of the central bank.

Residents from seven low-cost units at Padang Tembak, Air Itam were affected.

In affidavit, Shafie says it is indisputable he is rightful Sabah CM, given clear majority of state reps. 

Local PPR owners who fail to vacate their foreign tenants by then would be penalised, says housing minister. 

Agong's consultative approach avoided possible constitutional crisis, says Muslim Youth Movement (Abim) sec-gen. 

Wan Azizah says whoever is the attorney-general must uphold the Federal Constitution.

LETTER |  Ting Pek Khiing's megaproject announcement raises concerns about compliance with regulatory requirements.

The discussion focused on development and administration of the state gov’t, Azmin says.

COMMENT | We are moving into a danger zone for as long as we drag our feet on this.

For the rakyat have clearly expressed that Umno needs to change and renew itself, she says.

UPDATED 4.45PM | She was given breaks in between to rest and perform her prayers.

UPDATED 4.30PM | He alleges that eventual victor C Sivaraajh bribed and threatened voters.

UPDATED 3.55PM | Gov't paid for almost 90pct of project value, despite only 13 percent being completed.

His division and Umno reps back the 81-year-old MP for Umno's top post.

Petronas trying to avoid implementing Harapan promise of 20 pct oil royalty for Borneo states, says Lina Soo.

As well as on other sites, or risk contempt proceedings going ahead, says lawyer for National Feedlot Corp.

MCA thanks King for following the law, while an Umno Youth leaders blame DAP over choice of AG.

Malaysia has one of its best and brightest barristers as its next attorney-general, says his firm.

LETTER | We, the people, have to be the check and balance our government needs us to be.

The former AG congratulates his successor but warns him that it will not be a walk in the park.

COMMENT | The pro-debt groups’ argument that a large national debt is acceptable, makes no sense at all.

'And if it's not okay, it's not the end', read the second part of the inspirational quote he sent to Malaysiakini when asked for comment.

All gov't servants must be prohibited to even register as a member of any political party, says Zaki Azmi.

This comes after the family had sought Interpol's intervention last year.  

UPDATED 3.37PM | The abandoned buildings have become an eyesore and a hangout for undesirable elements.

He was acting for the finance minister in the contempt proceedings filed by the former AG.

The PKR de facto leader will reportedly contest a seat in a by-election within months. 

She is believed to be assisting investigators looking into SRC International Sdn Bhd.

Subsequently, the four protesters 'agree' with the palace's decision on Thomas.

This can be a threat to civil servants and deprive them of their freedom of who they want to support.

COMMENT | This is an appointment that I am cautiously optimistic.

Too late for Umno Youth chief to admit 1MDB was cause of Umno-BN's defeat, says DAP veteran. 

INTERVIEW | My task is to heal the nation by healing the country's financial condition, says the finance minister.

UPDATED 11.50AM | Najib and Umno's bid to strike out the news portal's defence is fixed for June 19. 

UPDATED 11.20AM | Lawyers Kumaraendran and Geethan Ram are accompanying Rosmah to MACC today.

YOURSAY | 'The best part of the Malaysiakini headline for me is: Apandi sacked.'

Speculation of PKR, Umno and PAS setting up an Islamic state here is the talk of madmen, he says.

I will not disrupt the current administration, the Harapan de facto leader says.

INTERVIEW | ‘You have a duty to the people and I have a duty to you,’ she tells her husband.

He is now the deputy state chief and will replace (the missing) Musa Aman, says Zahid Hamidi

YOURSAY | 'Umno won't repent because what has happened is very much part of their DNA.'

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

King calls on M'sians to accept the appointment as all should be treated equally, regardless of race and religion.