Archive - 9 June 2018

Wan Azizah comments on A Kadir Jasin's resignation as head of media for Council of Eminent Persons.

The incumbent Umno info chief says he discussed the matter with senior party leaders before reaching his decision. 

At 34, Wan Agyl Wan Hassan is the youngest candidate for the post.

LETTER | If the release of Anwar can be expedited, then that of M'sians detained under anti-freedom laws can be too. 

Pope Francis tells oil and gas industry to help society transition to accessible and clean energy.

The PM uses himself as an example to urge elderly drivers to let others take the wheel. 

Country's reputation at stake if officials can't communicate well with foreigners, adds education minister.

It suggested a unity government to overcome impasse over speaker, Tuan Man says, but Harapan said no.

Singapore's Straits Times claims PM's delegation of responsibilities to Azmin has also triggered 'alarm' among Anwar's supporters.

Some believe the only way forward is embracing multiracialism, while others say this will lose the party its base.

The electoral watchdog also calls on gov't to limit contribution amounts in new Political Funding Bill. 

This is aimed at solving glut of medical grads and nurses who cannot find placement in public hospitals.

The PM will attend a conference and meet Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe. 

Using instruments made from discarded items, the Penang band is busking to collect funds to help the country.

The DPM says the Ijok state rep was among those submitted as a candidate for the position. 

This is proved by Petronas seeking a declaration that it owns all M'sian oil resources, says Abdul Aziz Isa.

Dr M says government's main focus now is to ensure that loans can be repaid.

Its Batu Lintang rep says the gov't appears to have paid excessive sums for the Forest Department aircraft.

Documents still being dissected in a 'painful but necessary' process, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. 

Counting down to their 100-day promise is made easier with Malaysiakini's tracker.

CM Adly Zahari says this will come partly from the state gov't and from state GLCs.

EXCLUSIVE | Suboh Md Yassin turned himself in to the MACC after years on the run.

Despite the zero-rated GST, Customs says returns still need to be filed until the SST comes into place.

Mahathir is expected to announce the remainder of his cabinet by next week.

UPDATED 2.47PM | He wants to avoid confusion over his role in the council and the views he expresses on his blog. 

He does not say if Malaysia will look to exit the CPTPP trade pact, however. 

PKR Women vice chief G Sivamalar says the new gov't must ensure detainees' human rights are upheld.

MP SPEAKS | With the Umno AGMs round the corner, there is not an ounce of penitence from Najib and his lot.

Lawyer says he joined DAP about a month before the recent polls.

He will discuss ECRL and SSER in courtesy visit to China, and HSR when he goes to Singapore.

Budget 2018 announcement on RM1,500 bonus still needs parliamentary approval.

COMMENT | It can point to four key areas where it has fulfilled its campaign promises.

The information chief will announce his decision next week.

Planned series will be set thousands of years before the War of the Five Kings.

Consumer interest for new editions of the iconic smartphones believed to be cooling. 

This figure in for a duration of just 17 months from October 2016 through February.

Faizal Azumu given a week to explain appointment of Zainol Fadzi Paharudin as his adviser.

Penang police chief A Thaiveegan says scammers usually pose as bank, police or court officers.

INTERVIEW | He is worried that party leaders have yet to snap out of their catatonia.

COMMENT | CEO seeks 'dignified' exit after coming under fire for alleged illegalities.

This, as US investigators accelerate their probe into the beleaguered 1MDB fund.

INTERVIEW | Only qualified contractors can bid for these projects, vows Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

The party supreme council member blames Dr M for his blind loyalty.

Even so, Pahang Harapan info chief says new gov't is committed to ensuring position of Malays and Islam.

YOURSAY | ‘Indeed, individuals do not enjoy exemption of so-called donations.’

The animals are estimated to value more than RM200,000 in illegal trading.

Team Ninja will use high-powered Kawasaki Scrambler KLX 250 motorcycles for easier chase.