Archive - 8 June 2018

Their declarations will be made within a month.

He committed suicide in a hotel room in France where he was filming.

LETTER | The landmark election victory presents an opportunity to Malaysia to remake herself.

LETTER | We should include Malaysians abroad in our crowdfunding efforts.

LETTER | A new Malaysia needs a new way of looking at the world.

The court allowed a stay of the duo’s sentences pending appeal.

Others vendors are supplying government health facilities as well, says Dzulkefly Ahmad.

They cannot give excuses and they must present themselves, says the anti-graft enforcer.

Some Harapan leaders making statements like they were the PM, he claims.

People line up for 'bubur lambuk', a spiced congee dish at Masjid India in KL.

The wanted businessperson sent out 'feelers', people close to PM's office say.

It says chances should be given to those below 40 to assume leadership positions in Umno.

This portfolio can help states resolve transport problems, says minister. 

He says this could lead to the erosion of the rakyat's loyalty towards the royal institution.

No formal request made yet but top officials are actively discussing the plan, sources tell Reuters.

Magistrate's Court issues warrant after Sg Besar Umno division chief fails to show up for case re-mention. 

The fund saw an increase of some RM3 million in the past 24 hours.

UPDATED 7.10PM | The Australian gov't has been talking to M'sian counterparts about Sirul Azhar Umar's situation.

The blogger says that as Umno president, Ku Li will help youths discover 'who Dr M really is'. 

UPDATED 6.58PM | The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists also urges the PM to abolish the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Another one of them has been allowed to stay on in his former unit as he is a senior citizen.

However, the state gov't needs to hear the full proposal from Tan before giving approval, says state tourism chair. 

This amidst media reports that Sirul may be extradited back here.

'If there is an intention to cancel projects that benefited the people, it must be done in a transparent manner and after public feedback.'

Abdul Hadi Awang looks forward to an official announcement.

LETTER | Previous enforcement ops have consistently failed to produce any beneficial results.

As the people’s airline, we are pleased to offer special Balik Raya late night flights to accommodate travel demand during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri period.

He says he has written to the menteris besar of BN-ruled Pahang and Perlis to propose fair and equal allocation to all reps there. 

UPDATED 2.56pm | This means that the Najib administration had known Jho Low was a wanted man across the Causeway.

Setev Shaariibuu hopes that 'many things can happen' with the return of Sirul Azhar to Malaysia.

UPDATED 2.38pm | The new centre will report to Dr M and suggest ways to restructure agencies, says Abu Kassim Mohamed. 

UPDATED 2.20pm | This will be mandatory for all ministers, deputy ministers and their political secretaries, says the PM.

Don't fall back on BN-era oppression of free speech, says lawyers' group. 

The "New Malaysia" ushered in by Harapan is essentially the manifestation of DAP's ideology, says Mohd Zuhdi Marsuki.

COMMENT | M'sians must get used to making up their own minds on different opinions and statements. 

The rulers have to follow the rule of law and the constitution too, PM tells Sinar Harian in an interview. 

UPDATED 1.50PM | Ex-commando may not return even if death sentence is commuted, adds Dr M. 

UPDATED 1.46pm | 'We don't have extradition rights with the country where he's staying.' 

The state-backed Global Times says China is not afraid of a showdown in the matter. 

UPDATED 2.27PM | The acting Umno deputy president says he wants to make way for younger leaders and help rebuild the party in other ways.

All Harapan component parties are said to have given their endorsement to Dr Idris Ahmad's appointment to replace Azmin.

UPDATED 5.05PM | 'They want me to be there, I'll be there,' the property developer reportedly says.

UPDATED 12.57PM | PM tells Sinar Harian that the Umno acting president had sought leadership advice from him.

Mustapa Mohamed questions if he had any strength or spirit left to take on the top post.

COMMENT | Look East 2018 has to be understood in a new context altogether...

The Guardian says the deal was reached after Putrajaya agreed to cover the cost of his return and promised to treat him fairly.

COMMENT | Did the 500-odd stakeholders at the town hall meeting buy HRDF’s answer?

INTERVIEW | He also cautions against the coming Umno polls being turned into a factional battle.

A spokesperson replies to a news report that said the Alibaba founder is flying to KL later this month to meet the PM.

Mohd Shafie Apdal says while the state may lose the royalty, it will gain in the long run by creating more jobs.

INTERVIEW | There must be a drastic change in leadership if Umno is to make a comeback, says Razlan Rafii.

Salahuddin Ayub states only the company's rice monopoly will be affected

YOURSAY | ‘Be reminded the allocation is for the people, not for politicians.’

China has been Malaysia's biggest trading partner for nine years, and that status will not be jeopardised by the visit, they say. 

The renowned academic, however, warns of specific groups which may try to disrupt such unity.

Minister Salahuddin Ayub says ministry will continue with the original idea but with new operators.

The Kelab Sultan Sulaiman in Kampung Baru is where 41 Malay organisations met in 1946, before Umno was formed. 

COMMENT | While the reasons for Umno's defeat can be many, one reason stood out.

Some quarters are questioning whether the new government's move is to appease Singapore.

YOURSAY | ‘Umno constituencies have no bank accounts? Never heard of instant bank transfer?’

She also notes that opposition MPs got nothing under the previous government.