Archive - 21 June 2018

Lim failed to highlight the significant land asset value of the TRX project, says ex-PM.

LETTER | I do not think many husbands who love their wives will complain about this idea.

Zahid should be given chance to lead, says former press sec

He explains this is why he abruptly ended the meeting during which the motion was tabled.

Osman Jamal says he had sent a membership application after a meeting with Anwar. 

Lim Kit Siang's political secretary says no reason to deny youths involvement in the political process.

This comes after Tengku Razaleigh and Khairy had stated their willingness to do the same. 

The cases go back to 2008 and earlier.

He will make a further clarification at the appropriate time, says a spokesperson.

Zahid claims Johari told him GPS was willing to back BN if it can recapture Putrajaya in GE15.

The Economic Affairs Minister says this after being briefed on the management and financial status of Felda.

That leaves a total of five candidates going for the top post at the party polls on June 30.

They say the party had failed to inform him that he wasn't a candidate for the Selangor MB post.

UPDATED 8.41PM | He also promised the lower the wing's qualifying age for membership.

S Arutchelvan says investigations against him is a violation of his freedom to assembly.

It will show that the people are well-educated and can make up their own minds, he says.

Civil servants are no longer afraid to come forward, says MACC boss.

UPDATED 7.46PM | Khairul Azwan Harun says his party was now in the opposition and needs the money more than Tabung Harapan. 

The acting president wants Umno to think and act like the opposition, but not in a destructive manner.

UPDATED 7PM: It is understood that apart from his six immediate family members, the ex-PM's entourage comprised 17 others.

New menteri besar also needs to name a legislative assembly speaker.

Mahathir claims Najib promised between 60 and 80 billion in allocations for each state if BN won the polls.

MAS clarified that Najib didn't get an RM17,000 excess baggage fee waiver.

‘No need to air our differences for those who do not want to see Umno become strong,’ he says.

He then walked out with seven committee members following him.

Education minister says these people had questioned the capabilities of the new government.

Jho Low's lawyers meet judges in chambers and exits through passage normally used by judges and court staff. 

He also says he was consulted before GPS was formed.

UPDATED 5.33PM | Putrajaya wants vocational education to be on par with other streams and not a 'second choice' for students.

The Sarawak gov't, however, wants the matter of legislative powers brought to the High Court.

My friends and I know how to manage our party, says the acting president.

PM says Najib assumes people are stupid, whereas Kit Siang says Najib is not that stupid.

UPDATED 3.50PM | Police have also recorded a statement from her father Setev Shaariibuu.

UPDATE 4PM | Putrajaya's options are either to plug the RM2.8b hole, or pay RM3.51b in compensations and deal with an eyesore.

He says Khairy will be able to secure the support of the young voters in time for the GE15. 

DBKL's vague licensing issues and bureaucracy due to lack of accountability, says Bukit Bintang MP.

Perkira president Mohd Ridzuan says a letter has also been sent to the new home minister.

New EC chief must show integrity, be non-partisan and possess the necessary expertise on electoral matters, says Bersih. 

This comes after a journo expressed disappointment that only gov't-linked press invited for minister's Raya open house. 

In the face of criticisms against Mavcom, Abdullah Ahmad says the regulator is more focused on passenger protection.

It opened at 1,710.44 points at 9 am and fell to a low of 1,682.04 points at 2.52pm.

'Children are also part of our nation. We cannot neglect children as they will become our future leaders.'

New MACC chief also reveals who his 'lepak' mates are.

Civil servants should instead have the courage to provide correct advice to their superiors, adds Shukri.

UPDATED 12.50PM | BN parties or lawmakers may find their accounts frozen pending the completion of the probe. 

First, they enter Russia using World Cup tickets and fan identity cards.

This is the first time in New Zealand's history that a prime minister is pregnant while in office.

This comes after images of youngsters in cages sparked outrage worldwide. 

Persatuan Pengguna Kedah (CAKE) berkata selepas tempoh enam tahun ia sebagai hutang lapuk.

The DAP veteran is also ‘flabbergasted’ at backlash by a Harapan member to the child’s Tabung Harapan donation.

Cadangan itu sekali gus dapat menyediakan peluang pekerjaan kepada orang ramai khususnya penduduk sekitar Pasir Gudang.

COMMENT | I read, re-read and digested Najib’s interview he gave to Reuters.

The video also shows three England soccer fans singing an anti-Semitic song. 

YOURSAY | 'Both should dissolve and form a Gabungan Parti Hipokrit.'

QUESTION TIME | They promised too much in too short a time.

YOURSAY | Sentiment will not stand in court and will not help put criminals in jail.

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

EXCLUSIVE | Documents show that Nizam is beneficial owner of Everbright Universal Holdings.

Alleged underworld don had previously been detained at Simpang Renggam.

PANAMA PAPERS | Nizam Abdul Razak’s offshore company Everbright Universal among those named in second leak.

PANAMA PAPERS | Second document leak reveals panic and chaos that marked the beginning of the end of the firm.

A courageous Iranian side falls to Spain as it was unable to convert chances into goals.

Suarez's goal was by no means pretty, but it did the trick, as Uruguay defeats Saudi Arabia 1-0.