Archive - 28 June 2018

冀账户冻结仅为调查,凯里警告勿撤巫统注册

冀账户冻结仅为调查,凯里警告勿撤巫统注册

“如果(冻结账户是为了)调查,那没关系,但切勿尝试撤销我们政党的注册。”

Six more sardine brands removed from market due to contamination

Six more sardine brands removed from market due to contamination

The Health Ministry is imposing the Hold, Test and Release action on canned fish imports where all samples are analysed first.

'Najib jangan gali kubur sendiri, lebih baik tutup mulut'

'Najib jangan gali kubur sendiri, lebih baik tutup mulut'

Polis pula diminta supaya tidak dedah butiran terperinci rampasan, maklum peguam Mohd Haniff Khatri Abdullah.

Lawyer tells cops: Don't reveal full details of cash, valuables seized

Lawyer tells cops: Don't reveal full details of cash, valuables seized

This could jeopardise the chances of prosecutors when case goes to court later, he says.

Third suspect arrested over solar project for Sarawak schools

Third suspect arrested over solar project for Sarawak schools

The 39-year-old company director is expected to be remanded tomorrow.

Ku Li: Umno can reclaim Putrajaya before GE15

Ku Li: Umno can reclaim Putrajaya before GE15

Party presidential contender says there are many ways Umno can return to power.

Projek Solar: SPRM tahan seorang lagi pengarah syarikat

Projek Solar: SPRM tahan seorang lagi pengarah syarikat

Skandal bekalan dan pemasangan panel solar itu melibatkan kos sebanyak RM1.25 bilion.

冀下届大选前重掌布城,姑里不排除巫伊结盟

冀下届大选前重掌布城,姑里不排除巫伊结盟

专访一 东姑拉沙里认为,巫统可通过各种方式,在来届大选前从希盟手中夺取政权,再度执政。

SPRM beku akaun: Zahid kata wang Umno sah

SPRM beku akaun: Zahid kata wang Umno sah

Naib presiden Umno yang menjalankan tugas-tugas presiden berkata Umno beri kerjasama sepenuhnya kepada SPRM.

US to downgrade M'sia in annual human trafficking report: source

US to downgrade M'sia in annual human trafficking report: source

This just a year after the Southeast Asian nation was upgraded for making progress.

Muhyiddin: SPRM ada kuasa beku akaun Umno

Muhyiddin: SPRM ada kuasa beku akaun Umno

Menteri dalam negeri juga kata ROS ada hak bertindak terhadap Umno tetapi nafi beri arahan kepada ROS.

Gov't must get 'governance process right' in board appointments - FGV chair

Gov't must get 'governance process right' in board appointments - FGV chair

Azhar Abdul Hamid says he will leave it to the gov't to decide whether to retain him and two others in FGV.

Najib patut beri sesi penerangan 1MDB, kata Kit Siang

Najib patut beri sesi penerangan 1MDB, kata Kit Siang

Pemimpin veteran DAP sarankan sesi penjelasan itu patut dibuat menjelang pemilihan Umno ini.

Umno's money is clean, not laundered, says Zahid

Umno's money is clean, not laundered, says Zahid

Umno acting president pledges to fight against any attempts to paralyse the party.

Ku Li ada cara bawa Umno kembali berkuasa sebelum 2023

Ku Li ada cara bawa Umno kembali berkuasa sebelum 2023

WAWANCARA | Ahli politik veteran itu enggan perincikan kaedahnya namun membayangkan ia mampu dilakukan.

Najib has been accused without evidence, says former Jasa leader

Najib has been accused without evidence, says former Jasa leader

Tun Faisal says he will continue to defend the former premier until the latter is 'truly' proven guilty.

K'jaan berhasrat beri Cyberjaya status MSC

K'jaan berhasrat beri Cyberjaya status MSC

Perdana Menteri juga tawar kerakyatan kepada pakar asing terpilih untuk bidang-bidang penting negara.

Have a 1MDB tell-all session, Kit Siang tells Najib

Have a 1MDB tell-all session, Kit Siang tells Najib

This must be done before the upcoming Umno polls to 'regain credibility', says DAP veteran.

Sirul utus surat pada Dr M: Sedia dedah kes bunuh Altantuya

Sirul utus surat pada Dr M: Sedia dedah kes bunuh Altantuya

Surat kepada PM itu disampaikan melalui Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan yang bertemunya di Sydney hari ini.

西鲁托人带信给马哈迪,重申愿公开蒙女案内情

西鲁托人带信给马哈迪,重申愿公开蒙女案内情

西鲁托凯鲁丁给马哈迪带信,重申愿意公开阿旦杜亚命案的一切内情。

Sirul writes to Dr M, again says will tell all on Altantuya case

Sirul writes to Dr M, again says will tell all on Altantuya case

The letter was passed in a sealed envelope to Khairuddin Abu Hassan.

Stop scoring own goals on manifesto: Bersatu leader

Stop scoring own goals on manifesto: Bersatu leader

Think outside the box instead of churning out excuses based on the nation's financial position, says Rais Hussin.
 

纳吉:刘特佐自称代表中东王室

纳吉:刘特佐自称代表中东王室

专访三  “是,我有(跟他沟通),他说不是为了自己。他说,只是代表中东王室成员。”

SJKC issue: Education cannot be made a political sacrificial lamb

SJKC issue: Education cannot be made a political sacrificial lamb

MP SPEAKS | Harapan gov't should spare the Chinese schools from unnecessary political persecution.

Felda Jengka settlers lodge report on unsettled payments

Felda Jengka settlers lodge report on unsettled payments

They claim that Felda's top management  failed to settle their special incentive payments totalling RM5,000.

Dr M moots M'sia as solution for US-China trade spat

Dr M moots M'sia as solution for US-China trade spat

Both countries can export to each other through Malaysia, he says.

Asset declaration directive proof of transparency in gov't

Asset declaration directive proof of transparency in gov't

MACC says the move was also important to ensure politicians did not get involved with corruption.

PM: We will offer citizenship to selected foreign experts

PM: We will offer citizenship to selected foreign experts

UPDATED 8.36PM | This is in line with the gov't's efforts to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI), says Dr M.

Human rights group urges Harapan, let students speak

Human rights group urges Harapan, let students speak

Towards this, Fortify Rights urges the government to amend the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971.

Najib: Jho Low told me he was acting on Mid East royal member's behalf

Najib: Jho Low told me he was acting on Mid East royal member's behalf

EXCLUSIVE | Ex-PM says Penang-born financier given significant role in 1MDB due to his special relationship with certain leaders and monarchies.

Dr M: Does market only want to listen to lies about economy?

Dr M: Does market only want to listen to lies about economy?

UPDATED 9.06PM | 'Strange thing is when we are doing something to improve the financial situation, the market becomes disturbed.'

MACC probing Seri Perdana's landscaping firm

MACC probing Seri Perdana's landscaping firm

Company allegedly made full claims without completing the necessary work.

Villages under the opposition will receive allocation - DPM

Villages under the opposition will receive allocation - DPM

The funds, however, will be channelled through state development offices and not politicians, says Wan Azizah.

100 hari tak cukup tunai semua 10 janji HARAPAN

100 hari tak cukup tunai semua 10 janji HARAPAN

Masa yang lebih sedikit diperlukan, kata PM, dan memberi jaminan ia akan dilaksanakan sebaik mungkin.

MACC raids upscale apartment 'owned' by Jho Low

MACC raids upscale apartment 'owned' by Jho Low

Nothing significant is believed to have been found during the raid, which was the result of a tip-off.

Mat Sabu: M'sian troops in Saudi to be withdrawn soon

Mat Sabu: M'sian troops in Saudi to be withdrawn soon

He says decision was made by cabinet last week in line with the country's 'neutral' stance.

Defense Minister: National Service to undergo review

Defense Minister: National Service to undergo review

Mohamad Sabu says the aim is to evaluate the programme's curriculum to better focus on the young.

Najib: Why would I greenlight public funds to buy yacht, luxury items?

Najib: Why would I greenlight public funds to buy yacht, luxury items?

EXCLUSIVE | 'It doesn't make sense. Why would I as prime minister approve public funds to buy yachts and paintings? It is just crazy'

PM: Harapan manifesto ‘difficult to implement’, 100 days not enough

PM: Harapan manifesto ‘difficult to implement’, 100 days not enough

UPDATED 7.36PM | Nevertheless, he assures government ultimately committed to fulfilling all promises.

MCMC boss, 3 others quit

MCMC boss, 3 others quit

Apart from Halim Shafie and Mazlan Ismail, the minister is withholding the other two names until tomorrow.
 

Strengths and weaknesses of a new 'perfect case'

Strengths and weaknesses of a new 'perfect case'

COMMENT | What we have to do, in the case of these stacks of money and jewellery, is to have new laws on immunity.

MACC has frozen Umno's accounts, says Zahid

MACC has frozen Umno's accounts, says Zahid

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also suggests that new gov't might try to deregister Umno.

Najib: 'Most expensive watch' was in a box with royal crest

Najib: 'Most expensive watch' was in a box with royal crest

UPDATED 5.11pm | He says the RM3.4 million Rolex Daytona was a gift from a Middle Eastern prince who visited Malaysia in March.

No more Ramadan, Deepavali bazaars along Jln TAR

No more Ramadan, Deepavali bazaars along Jln TAR

From now on, seasonal bazaar traders in KL will have to refer to the city's MPs.
 

NSC Act: Harapan manifesto says abolish, but Mat Sabu says reshuffle?

NSC Act: Harapan manifesto says abolish, but Mat Sabu says reshuffle?

Defence minister says gov't will review the controversial act, adding it's a 'good vehicle' as long as not misused.

On Karpal's 78th birthday, wife says 'he is somewhere serving the rakyat'

On Karpal's 78th birthday, wife says 'he is somewhere serving the rakyat'

Gurmit Kaur shares a dream she had two weeks before the May 9 general election.

Amar: Najib provided with full list, what else does he want?

Amar: Najib provided with full list, what else does he want?

Commercial crimes director denies ex-PM's allegation he was not provided with a full list of items seized.

Over 60 fire stations in poor condition, nationwide

Over 60 fire stations in poor condition, nationwide

Most of these are old or located in no longer suitable shop buildings, says Urban Wellbeing Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.

'Datuk' from GLC remanded over RM300m project

'Datuk' from GLC remanded over RM300m project

Magistrate issues a remand order until Sunday to assist the MACC probe.

Freedom, professionalism at RTM, Bernama to be enhanced

Freedom, professionalism at RTM, Bernama to be enhanced

Communications and Multimedia Ministry will take immediate steps to do this, says Gobind Singh.

Dr M cabar Najib tunjuk bukti pembantunya terima RM10j

Dr M cabar Najib tunjuk bukti pembantunya terima RM10j

Najib sebelum ini mendakwa "orang Mahathir" ambil RM10 juta daripadanya untuk PRU ke-13.

Joe Jackson, patriarch of US musical dynasty, dead at 89

Joe Jackson, patriarch of US musical dynasty, dead at 89

He helped launch the careers of his children, Michael and the Jackson 5, and Janet, but he also abused them.

Prove it, Dr M tells Najib on 'aide collected RM10m cash' claim

Prove it, Dr M tells Najib on 'aide collected RM10m cash' claim

UPDATED 6.01PM | The premier tells his predecessor to back his allegation with evidence.

Hisbah lodges MACC report on former finance minister

Hisbah lodges MACC report on former finance minister

This is in connection with an alleged corruption and abuse of power.  

Developer: Investor interest in TRX surged after GE14, gov't bailout

Developer: Investor interest in TRX surged after GE14, gov't bailout

Investors confidence are also bolstered by the Mahathir's assurance of a pro-business environment.

Rafizi withdraws constitutional challenge on Bafia

Rafizi withdraws constitutional challenge on Bafia

PKR veep agreed to withdraw his conviction appeal on June 7, but he was not present in the Court of Appeal today.

Investor confidence will be restored, says Azmin

Investor confidence will be restored, says Azmin

The minister acknowledges it as a real challenge for the Harapan government.

Cops seek Interpol red notice for Musa Aman

Cops seek Interpol red notice for Musa Aman

Former Sabah CM is currently in the UK where he is seeking 'medical treatment'.

CCM to seek clarification from KPMG on 1MDB accounts

CCM to seek clarification from KPMG on 1MDB accounts

This is over the credibility of its audit of 1MDB accounts from 2010 to 2012.

Khir Toyo tells why Ku Li should be Umno president

Khir Toyo tells why Ku Li should be Umno president

INTERVIEW | Ex-S'gor MB says unlike Zahid and Khairy, Tengku Razaleigh carries no baggage.

Transparency means asset declarations by all public officials

Transparency means asset declarations by all public officials

COMMENT | The PM should lead by example and with all his ministers and officials, fully declare their assets.

IGP stands by RM686m valuation on haul from Najib raids

IGP stands by RM686m valuation on haul from Najib raids

Fuzi says they hired external experts to determine the value of the luxury items seized.

Putrajaya says it again: Anti-Fake News Act will be repealed

Putrajaya says it again: Anti-Fake News Act will be repealed

The Malaysian envoy to UN says the process to do so has already begun.

After conferring with DPM, Lee accepts deputy health minister post

After conferring with DPM, Lee accepts deputy health minister post

Dr Lee Boon Chye also apologises for causing confusion for publicly stating that he initially turned down the offer.

Tebrau MP, three others withdraw appeal over conviction

Tebrau MP, three others withdraw appeal over conviction

UPDATED 1.30PM | This, after the prosecution withdraws their appeal to enhance the earlier RM1,500 fine.

Sessions Court acquits Sivarasa on MCMC charge

Sessions Court acquits Sivarasa on MCMC charge

UPDATED 1.40PM | After prosecution accepts his letter of representation on tweeting a fake Time magazine cover.

Harapan leaders reminded not to discriminate opposition-led states

Harapan leaders reminded not to discriminate opposition-led states

S'gor PKR's Women Youth chief reminds Harapan to be fair in giving out village funds.

Report: Investigators to probe Goldman-1MDB lunch in S'pore

Report: Investigators to probe Goldman-1MDB lunch in S'pore

Bloomberg says the 2012 lunch meeting involved key figures in 1MDB, including wanted businessperson Jho Low.

Four nabbed  slabs of ganja in Kepala Batas

Four nabbed slabs of ganja in Kepala Batas

With the arrest, police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate in the north.

Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan released from prison

Turkish journalist Mehmet Altan released from prison

He was jailed for life on charges of aiding plotters behind a failed military coup.

'Brother, now you're Mexican!' Soccer fans chant outside Korea embassy

'Brother, now you're Mexican!' Soccer fans chant outside Korea embassy

South Korea’s stunning victory over Germany allows Mexico to qualify for the last 16.

JKKK to be rebranded as MPKK - Rina

JKKK to be rebranded as MPKK - Rina

She says grants worth RM10,000 would be distributed to MPKKs in Harapan states.

'Umno's standing unaffected by Najib-linked RM1.1b haul'

'Umno's standing unaffected by Najib-linked RM1.1b haul'

Ku Li, the party presidential candidate, says the items seized had nothing to do with the party.

Kak Wan, why you so like that one?

Kak Wan, why you so like that one?

COMMENT | What possible benefit could there be for merging Fathers' Day and Mothers' Day?

Yoursay: In New M’sia, does playing field still need levelling?

Yoursay: In New M’sia, does playing field still need levelling?

YOURSAY | ‘Do in 100 days for Indians what MIC and Umno could not in 61 years.’

Yoursay: RM1.1b haul - Najib is not the disease, he’s the symptom

Yoursay: RM1.1b haul - Najib is not the disease, he’s the symptom

YOURSAY | ‘He couldn't have done this without the connivance of so many people in power…’

Warding off the ‘resource curse’ in New M'sia

Warding off the ‘resource curse’ in New M'sia

COMMENT | There is nothing wrong in relying on resources for growth, but only if mismanagement can be avoided.

Swiss set up Sweden clash after pulsating draw

Swiss set up Sweden clash after pulsating draw

The 2-2 draw with Costa Rica sees them through to the next round to face Sweden.

Brazil outclasses Serbia to set up Mexico clash

Brazil outclasses Serbia to set up Mexico clash

This means Brazil finishes top of Group E on seven points, two ahead of the Swiss.

Seized items gifts, insists Najib; Ku Li wants Umno to apologise

Seized items gifts, insists Najib; Ku Li wants Umno to apologise

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

Ku Li wants Umno to be more open, democratic

Ku Li wants Umno to be more open, democratic

The Umno president hopeful says views of the grassroots must also be considered by top party leadership.

'Menteri luar bandar perlu tukar dasar peruntukan untuk HARAPAN saja'

'Menteri luar bandar perlu tukar dasar peruntukan untuk HARAPAN saja'

Nik Nazmi mengulas menteri luar bandar untuk beri peruntukan kepada negeri HARAPAN saja.

Shambolic Germany sent packing after loss to South Korea

Shambolic Germany sent packing after loss to South Korea

Champions eliminated from opening round for the first time in 80 years.