Archive - 12 June 2018

This refers to a 70 percent cap set by Bank Negara on foreign ownership of local insurance businesses.

Prior to GE14, the club openly urged retired civil servants to support BN.

Pengerang MP says she will be the 'voice of the grassroots.'

Ex-PM relates story of a Kafa teacher who regretted voting for Harapan after losing his job.

MB believes issue of appointing a speaker can be resolved before the state assembly sits next month.

Dennis Ignatius believes this sends a signal to N Korea that its outrageous behaviour will be rewarded.

Council of Eminent Persons chair tells Bernama that fuel subsidy will be a targeted subsidy.

He says the two states are especially reliant on aid from the federal government. 

They do not need to continue the BN policy as they are no longer part of the coalition, group says.

UPDATED 10.45PM | Liow Tiong Lai's spokesperson points out that even Loke himself admits that there were no payments made.

Evidence is submitted by SG Education Group CEO Sri Ganes. 

He welcomes the DAP man's election petition with regard to the Ayer Hitam seat.

UPDATED 6.53PM | Investigation papers from MACC were handed over this afternoon, confirms Tommy Thomas.

BN Youth chief says he accepts the dissolution of S’wak BN with an 'open heart'.

Antara lain, kenyataan pada kain rentang itu menuduh kaum bukan Melayu tidak menghormati Raja-raja Melayu.

RAs and CSOs from KL, PJ and Penang recommend amending Local Government Act 1976 in the interim. 

Dr M says there was a need to create opportunities for engineers to do things on their own.

COMMENT | The state gov't wishes to rectify misleading statements made by Penang Forum on the Penang Transport Master Plan.

It unravels at the hands of the country's sixth prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.

'His Majesty’s consent boosts my spirit as well as that of all Malaysians,' says the finance minister.

The banners also warn non-Malays not to question Malay rights and or go overboard.

Fair-weather friends in 'new' ruling coalition in S'wak still practicing BN policies, says Chong Chieng Jen.

The premier says this in an interview with Nikkei Asian Review, during his trip to Japan.

UPDATED 6.32pm | Andy Yong tells this to BN component parties which have left the coalition.

Finance minister says this after meeting with US ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir.

LETTER | The winners of GE14 should not turn into political predators and scavengers.

Ex-PM was referring to charge sheet which emerged months before MACC recorded his statement.

In a historic summit in S'pore, they hold a comprehensive and sincere exchange of opinions.  

He replaces Irwan Serigar, government’s chief secretary Ali Hamsa announced today.

LETTER | Not answering these questions can be construed as an action by a guilty person.

This comes after NGO Otai Reformis which questioned the appointment met with Perak MB.

Sarawak’s move to take charge of its oil and gas may be the first legal suit on issues related to Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Japan PM says the Indo-Pacific region, including South China Sea, should be open based on rule of law. 

Analysts say how it interacts with Pakatan Harapan will be key to the state's political well-being.

A group of developers and manufacturing firms handed over the money to the Penang CM today.

Harapan only won 122 out of 222 seats, but will likely get support from the opposition bench on certain issues.

This is to pre-empt Harapan from taking over S'wak in 2021 state polls, claims Chow Kon Yeow.

Mahathir says the cost is lower and M'sians could avail themselves of Japanese education.

UPDATED 3.58PM | Reform committee is soliciting feedback from grassroots and quitting BN is one of the proposals.

UPDATED 5.14PM | He says China has already extended an invitation.

UPDATED 3.58PM | He says the new Gabungan Parti Sarawak has pledged their support for the ruling coalition.

He says cooperation, however, does not mean they will join Harapan.

Abang Johari explains the new coalition is no longer tied by BN and can act independently.

UPDATED 2.01PM | Majority of survey respondents believe municipal councils should be independent, adds Gan Ping Sieu. 

UPDATED 6.34PM | He also disagrees that the council is overstepping its jurisdiction.

The last nine years under Najib have been exceptionally destructive in more ways than one.

Apart from that, the Malaysian prime minister announces that the Look East policy will be rejuvenated.

PM says he is in the dark about a top-level reshuffle in the police force.

'The loss of loved ones is felt even more when Aidilfitri is around the corner'.
 

COMMENT | Council of Eminent Persons must be commended for addressing income inequality. 

LETTER | I cannot help but to wonder what is happening to the white-rumped shama.

Siti Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah defeated 11 other finalists to win the FameLab competition in UK last week. 

He says he has nothing to do with China Rainbow International Investment Co Ltd (CRIIC).

UPDATED 1.23PM | PBB, SUPP, PRS and PDP have formed a coalition called Gabungan Parti Sarawak.

The answer may be forthcoming today in S'pore where Kim Jong Un meets Donald Trump. 

It is a significant upgrade from the low-key military building the Americans had used for decades.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says high-speed trains are better if the track is longer.

The Malaysian PM says his government will be business friendly.

Penang MTUC says the public needs to know just how much they have paid for these 'undeserving' employees.

Berjaya boss' proposal not worth it if land reclamation involved, says Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. 

This is almost 10 times what the prime minister earns, according to a source.

'Please help us find out what happened to our husbands, who took them and where they are now.'

UPDATED 11.55AM | M'sia does not have an extradition treaty with Macau, adds the report citing a gov't source. 

Shukry Mohd Salleh says he lived in Putrajaya house for 7 years but returned keys in 2016.

COMMENT | Although Amanah is barely three years old, it won 11 parliamentary seats.

COMMENT | The chief concern of PKR's Selangor MB nominee was simian behaviour in Ijok.

The PKR leader says this after meeting with United Kingdom gov't leaders to discuss the May 9 polls.

COMMENT | Whatever agreement is struck, it will likely be wafer-thin.

Four parties are widely expected to make their way out of BN, setting a new path to form a state-based coalition.

大使馆直斥，所谓“选前错估形势，选后反应慢”的说法不实。

COMMENT | When questions arise, they are not solved by simply putting the 'right people' at the helm.

The communications minister is looking at a possible constitutional amendment.

随着新政府上台，柯希拉向马哈迪及古拉呈书，追讨公道。

QUESTION TIME | If his crazy idea goes through, we will have a third national car project.

This is over the conduct of Chinese diplomats prior to and immediately after the May 9 general election.

YOURSAY | It's clear that both the CJ and head of COA were unconstitutionally appointed.

The 81-year-old leader says he has to consider factors such as his age.

INTERVIEW | PKR VP says Dr Xavier Jayakumar and Saifuddin Nasution are also in the running. 

YOURSAY | ‘M’ sia needs better public transport, not more cars on the road.’

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