Archive - 6 June 2018

Indian police source says still seeking to quiz AirAsia boss

Indian police source says still seeking to quiz AirAsia boss

AirAsia, however, says it had received no such summons. 

After Spad dissolved, Transport Ministry to create Apad

After Spad dissolved, Transport Ministry to create Apad

Minister says the new agency will be tasked with land public transport planning and development.

Five vehicles crushed as crane collapses in KL

Five vehicles crushed as crane collapses in KL

No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred near the Dang Wangi police HQ.

元首花费文章不符事实,安华抨卡迪贬损王室

元首花费文章不符事实,安华抨卡迪贬损王室

更新 安华抨击卡迪耶欣的文章不当,贬损统治者。

Review of Bursa-SGX link leaves analysts in limbo

Review of Bursa-SGX link leaves analysts in limbo

Some say the review is aimed at boosting market liquidity, while others say it will have little near-term impact.

Di majlis iftar, Ku Li kata risau masa depan Umno

Di majlis iftar, Ku Li kata risau masa depan Umno

Penganalisis pula menganggap tokoh veteran itu menjadikan majlis bersama MP Umno semalam sebagai medan membaca sokongan terhadapnya.

Gov’t urged to reveal truth on Double Six Tragedy

Gov’t urged to reveal truth on Double Six Tragedy

Jimmy Wong says people want to know findings of investigation into plane crash that killed Fuad Stephens.

The state of Kota Damansara – deplorable!

The state of Kota Damansara – deplorable!

LETTER | The surrounding areas are full of uncollected rubbish and dirty eateries.

Online marketer pulls out of Agricultural Advisory Council

Online marketer pulls out of Agricultural Advisory Council

Agriculture Ministry delayed Najib Asaddok's appointment before he withdrew himself altogether.  

Musa files fresh summons to be declared lawful Sabah CM

Musa files fresh summons to be declared lawful Sabah CM

He names Mohd Shafie Apdal and Sabah governor as respondents. 

Report: Telekom CEO resigns, Petronas may see departures too

Report: Telekom CEO resigns, Petronas may see departures too

This comes after PM Dr Mahathir's announcement that the gov't will lay off 17k political appointees.

Zeti: Bank Negara will abide despite governor’s resignation

Zeti: Bank Negara will abide despite governor’s resignation

However, Muhammad Ibrahim's predecessor refuses to comment further on his resignation.

'I'm outraged over 1MDB': Outgoing Bank Negara governor's last email

'I'm outraged over 1MDB': Outgoing Bank Negara governor's last email

In an email to his staff, Muhammad says the central bank will never betray the public's trust.

'Does Kadir Jasin want to abolish the royal institution?'

'Does Kadir Jasin want to abolish the royal institution?'

Umno Youth's Razlan Rafii wants clarification on what Kadir meant by 'Harapan's institutional reforms'.

SUPP: Does Petronas suit have Harapan’s blessings?

SUPP: Does Petronas suit have Harapan’s blessings?

It says the new government should repeal the Act in Parliament.

Pdg Tembak evictees already given 6-month extension, says CM

Pdg Tembak evictees already given 6-month extension, says CM

Many notices and warnings already issued prior to residents' eviction from public flats, says Chow Kon Yeow.  

Hadi outlines how PAS can work with BN and Harapan

Hadi outlines how PAS can work with BN and Harapan

PAS will work with BN as the opposition, and with Harapan on matters of sovereignty. 

World Cup - when will Malaysia’s first eleven shine?

World Cup - when will Malaysia’s first eleven shine?

LETTER | Hopefully , we will see an article one day that celebrates Malaysia’s entry into the World Cup.

RM1 to Tabung Harapan for every visitor to Matta fair

RM1 to Tabung Harapan for every visitor to Matta fair

Matta pledges support to the effort to heal country's finances. 

Outgoing governor denies Bank Negara abetted in 1MDB scandal

Outgoing governor denies Bank Negara abetted in 1MDB scandal

Muhammad Ibrahim says the bank 'abhors any semblance of corruption and abuse of power'.

New AG promises to brush up on his BM

New AG promises to brush up on his BM

Thomas says 42 years in private practice has chipped away at his prowess of the language.

Public feedback sought on 'two-time' limit for Penang CM

Public feedback sought on 'two-time' limit for Penang CM

CM says state legal adviser suggested changing ‘two terms’ to ‘two times’ to avoid confusion.

Najib out of power, but his legacy lives on in giant skyscraper

Najib out of power, but his legacy lives on in giant skyscraper

Exchange 106 is one of few mega projects carried over from BN administration that won't be scrapped.

Committee probing JB hospital fire wants report made public

Committee probing JB hospital fire wants report made public

The report examined the 2016 fire at Sultanah Aminah Hospital ICU which resulted in six deaths.

New AG cannot be public prosecutor as well

New AG cannot be public prosecutor as well

LETTER | Spouses of all ministers and members of Parliament must also declare their assets.

Stop sacrificing our pygmies for palm oil

Stop sacrificing our pygmies for palm oil

LETTER | The death of these elephants has put a huge negative spotlight on Sabah.

New AG promises to spare no one in 1MDB probe

New AG promises to spare no one in 1MDB probe

UPDATED 4.32PM | He also vows to repeal oppressive laws and review agreements made by the previous gov't.

Stop politics of hate, Hishammuddin tells Harapan gov't

Stop politics of hate, Hishammuddin tells Harapan gov't

UPDATED 4.43PM | 'The way they carry themselves was as though the former gov't had not done anything good.'

How many in cabinet? PM says '26, 27, 28 or maybe 500 ministers'

How many in cabinet? PM says '26, 27, 28 or maybe 500 ministers'

UPDATED 4.38PM | Mahathir says he hopes to finalise the list by this week, but it may drag until the next.

Ex-Pahang MB undertakes to pay dying man's RM12k debt

Ex-Pahang MB undertakes to pay dying man's RM12k debt

He saw the stranger at the courthouse when he was attending to another matter.

English test, allowance cut for top civil servants

English test, allowance cut for top civil servants

UPDATED 4.05PM | English competency crucial as they deal with foreigners, says PM.

Ex-audit chief to probe former govt's finances, Mindef first on list

Ex-audit chief to probe former govt's finances, Mindef first on list

UPDATED 4.35PM | The prime minister announces that former auditor-general Ambrin Buang will head the committee.

SSER - Guan Eng and MACC bound for China

SSER - Guan Eng and MACC bound for China

UPDATED 3.50PM | PM says the government wants to review the payment agreement for the two projects.

Hisham pledges to stay with Umno, regardless of party position

Hisham pledges to stay with Umno, regardless of party position

UPDATED 3.40PM | The acting deputy president says he has yet to decide whether to contest in the Umno polls. 

Gov't MPs to get RM500k allocation, opposition MPs RM100k

Gov't MPs to get RM500k allocation, opposition MPs RM100k

UPDATED 3.50PM | This is a departure from the previous BN administration's policy.

Be honest, is UiTM 100 pct bumiputera, asks PKR's Afif

Be honest, is UiTM 100 pct bumiputera, asks PKR's Afif

INTERVIEW | The deputy youth chief points to international students, and non-bumis at UiTM-supported prep college.

Cabinet meeting: Salient points of decisions reached

Cabinet meeting: Salient points of decisions reached

Decisions on MH17, bonuses and steps to increasing gov't efficiency are among those the PM announces today.

政府接受国行总裁呈辞,澄清信函没提购地案

政府接受国行总裁呈辞,澄清信函没提购地案

更新 马哈迪证实接受国家银行总裁慕哈末依布拉欣呈辞,并澄清辞函没提及购地案。

I've not seen the article – Dr M on 'RM257m for Agong'

I've not seen the article – Dr M on 'RM257m for Agong'

UPDATED 2.35PM | PM is asked to comment on an article penned by Bersatu leader A Kadir Jasin.

Set up monitoring system to ensure budget well-spent, health minister told

Set up monitoring system to ensure budget well-spent, health minister told

Spending more money alone won’t mean better healthcare, says Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs.

Portal claims up to 60k Astro customers' data leaked, sold online

Portal claims up to 60k Astro customers' data leaked, sold online

The database was specific to Astro IPTV customers, says Lowyat.net. 

End our commodification of migrant workers

End our commodification of migrant workers

MP SPEAKS | First eliminate cronyism in migrant labour management and end their commodification.

Parliament session on July 16, GST and AFN to be scrapped

Parliament session on July 16, GST and AFN to be scrapped

The PM says the GST and Anti-Fake News Act will be abolished.

MACC still looking for duo in relation to SRC

MACC still looking for duo in relation to SRC

The public is asked to contact them if they have information on their whereabouts.

PM confirms Bank Negara governor's resignation

PM confirms Bank Negara governor's resignation

UPDATED 3.30PM | Muhammad Ibrahim did not state reasons for leaving.

The huge problem of plastic waste in M'sia

The huge problem of plastic waste in M'sia

LETTER | We know plastic pollutes the environment and affects our health - so what can be done? 

Utusan on AG's appointment: We're being critical, not racist

Utusan on AG's appointment: We're being critical, not racist

Senior news editor responds to the daily's former editors' criticism of reports concerning Tommy Thomas.

Najib never disciplined his recalcitrant lieutenants

Najib never disciplined his recalcitrant lieutenants

LETTER | His arrest will send a harsh message that the season of arrogance and disrespect is over.

Gov't mulls replacing Bursa Malaysia CEO

Gov't mulls replacing Bursa Malaysia CEO

This is the latest in a series of top management changes initiated by the newly elected go'vt.

Give Suhakam fangs - MCA tells Dr M's new administration

Give Suhakam fangs - MCA tells Dr M's new administration

Mahathir's previous administration and his successors paid little heed to Suhakam, reducing the commission to a paper tiger.

Ex-Pahang MB settles suit with lawyers over unpaid fees

Ex-Pahang MB settles suit with lawyers over unpaid fees

UPDATED 1.18PM | The two lawyers have withdrawn their suit against Adnan Yaakob.

White House: Trump-Kim summit set for Singapore's Sentosa island

White House: Trump-Kim summit set for Singapore's Sentosa island

The summit is scheduled to start on the morning of June 12.

Macron: Calls with Trump like sausages, better not know what's inside

Macron: Calls with Trump like sausages, better not know what's inside

He is asked about a CNN report saying a phone call with Trump last week had been 'terrible'.

Mkini's constitutional challenge against Anti-Fake News Act dismissed

Mkini's constitutional challenge against Anti-Fake News Act dismissed

UPDATED 12.51PM | Justice Azizah says since the news portal is not charged under the Act, the challenge was premature.

Papagomo gunning for Umno Youth exco post

Papagomo gunning for Umno Youth exco post

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris will run under the tagline 'courageous, responsible, sacrifice'.

Pursuing press freedom through media reform

Pursuing press freedom through media reform

COMMENT | Reforms need to be carried out by stakeholders - consumers, regulators, owners and practitioners.

Khairuddin: What rift? Dr M-Anwar dinner proves all is rosy between them

Khairuddin: What rift? Dr M-Anwar dinner proves all is rosy between them

This comes amidst speculation Anwar Ibrahim has his own agenda following a string of meetings with rulers.

Pakistani journalist critical of army released after abduction

Pakistani journalist critical of army released after abduction

Gul Bukhari was 'dragged away' on Tuesday when on the way to record a TV programme.

M'sians can hold their heads high after May 9, says Siti Hasmah

M'sians can hold their heads high after May 9, says Siti Hasmah

INTERVIEW | She points to the millions donated to Tabung Harapan as proof of M'sian spirit.

Qatar Airways boss apologises for remarks on women CEOs

Qatar Airways boss apologises for remarks on women CEOs

He claims statement that a woman could not do his job was 'just a joke'.

Will Malaysia Look East again?

Will Malaysia Look East again?

COMMENT | There have been massive changes since the policy was first introduced, but it is still very much viable.

Kate Spade, designer who built handbag empire, found dead

Kate Spade, designer who built handbag empire, found dead

The designer was believed to have hung herself in her Park Avenue apartment.

DPM: Anwar has endured prison, he can wait to be PM

DPM: Anwar has endured prison, he can wait to be PM

INTERVIEW | 'My dear, if he could not wait, he wouldn't have gone to prison,' adds his wife Dr Wan Azizah.

Yoursay: Ku Li is the leader Umno deserves, not the one it needs

Yoursay: Ku Li is the leader Umno deserves, not the one it needs

YOURSAY | Not the best choice but compared to Zahid and Hishammuddin, he is streets ahead.

Yoursay: As new AG, Thomas must prosecute without fear or favour

Yoursay: As new AG, Thomas must prosecute without fear or favour

YOURSAY | ‘Always let your conscience guide you. I wish you all the very best in your new role.’

Apandi's warning to new AG; Rosmah questioned by MACC

Apandi's warning to new AG; Rosmah questioned by MACC

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

Anwar: Islam, Malay rights not affected by Tommy Thomas appointment

Anwar: Islam, Malay rights not affected by Tommy Thomas appointment

That's because the new AG can only act with powers enshrined within the Constitution.