Archive - 29 June 2018

LETTER | Unless Umno learns to be progressive, it has no role to play today.

Perak Amanah veep Muhaimin Sulam says the names will be submitted to the state government this week.

They demonstrate peacefully at the UNHCR office to press their demands.

The matter is confirmed by its party president

MP SPEAKS | Najib is still living in a bubble and has not realised that he has lost all credibility.

LETTER | Well, we were told that the PM did not know what was going on; the possessions he owned were mainly gifts.

UPDATED 10.11 PM | He says this will help promote a systematic and civilised transition of leadership.

Umno members and supporters view PAS favourably and shun Pakatan Harapan.

Survey suggests only one percent Umno members or supporters consider "honesty" and "trustworthiness" important.

The protest was against the minister issuing an official statement in Chinese.

Police are expected to hold their final press conference on the seized items next week.

Zeti has been appointed the new Group Chairperson of PNB effective July 1.

Citing collective responsibility, he quotes the example of Hitler's cabinet members who were all hung.

The list also includes Umno leaders and their family members, says a police source.

They are among the 17,000 political appointees of the previous administration, he notes.

The finance minister says that the value of the seizure, however, is only a 'drop in the ocean'.

INTERVIEW | The onus on solving the touchy issue of recruitment and placement of Indonesian workers in Malaysia lies with both countries, says Grace Natalie. 

However, another poll amongst Umno members only puts Zahid in the lead.

This in view of the extradition of Sirul Azhar Umar back to Malaysia, over the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.

Although he doesn't say how, the Umno deputy-president hopeful claims the idea is workable.

INTERVIEW | Malacca CM says the Harapan-led state gov't will work with the MCA-linked committee which currently runs it.

They respond to Mat Sabu's plan to 'reshuffle' the controversial law, rather than abolish it as pledged in Harapan's GE14 manifesto.

The businessman, however, refused to talk to reporters or have his photograph taken.

INTERVIEW | He made it compulsory for speech scripts of delegates to be approved first, says the party presidential contender.

EXCLUSIVE | Former Umno president also says he reformed the party and did his best to steer it towards moderation.

The prime minister recalls a 180km/h drive around the Sepang circuit three years ago, where the idea was first mooted. 

Be Bold. Come forward and cooperate with MACC on 1MDB probe, he tells the parties.

'Wakaf can help business entities. Never ever make use of these institutions as a tool to enrich oneself,' says DPM.

It should not happen at the expense of Chinese schools' autonomy and must be built in new complexes, says Kulai MP. 

COMMENT | Here are three unintended consequences. First, it will strengthen PAS.

This after the Harapan gov't announced it wants to retain and review the National Security Council Act.

Malaysian households will not be affected by the government’s move to continue with the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge for the period of July 1-Dec 31, 2018.

Patrick Mahony purportedly told Tarek Obaid to conceal 1MDB losses from the then PM.

UPDATED 2.38PM | He laments Umno is now 'intolerant and self-centred' and says he intends to join Bersatu.

The Ketereh MP says that he and several Umno supreme council members even submitted a memorandum to Najib on the matter.

Third Group Series is put off as intake for the year exceeded the target, says Training Dept.

COMMENT | The education of our children should be seen as an investment, and not a cost.

Despite graft allegations against the ex-Sarawak CM, the PM says no formal complaint has been lodged.

He's the third suspect remanded over the case concerning alleged misappropriation in the RM2.5bil project.

Takiyuddin also hopes the law if proposed would have retrospective effect.

UPDATED 1.40PM | The airport closure began early Friday after reports of volcanic ash as high as 23,000 feet following the eruption.

There was no report on this, The Star quotes a source, who adds there is no law against receiving political funds.

The third contender, Khairy Jamaluddin, polled a mere six percent in an Ilham Centre survey. 

Probe all alleged to have received illegal funds from 1MDB, adds Amanah Youth wing.

He says achieving integration is difficult with a multi-school system, but it'll be folly for the govt to get rid of it. 

INTERVIEW | The Umno presidential candidate also says he is 'shocked' by Khairy's 11th-hour contest for the top post. 

Famous for its 'blue sand', the island was closed to visitors since April last year after an ecosystem damage.

UPDATED 1PM | This after an earlier report claiming 900 accounts have been frozen to facilitate 1MDB probe. 

'We need to quickly revive Umno after the June 30' and roar as the second biggest party in Parliament, Khairy adds.

This KPI taskforce will monitor the performance of the state exco and local councils, says exco member Jagdeep Singh.

Sepang MP Hanipa Maidin says the world is impatient to see the day Malaysian Official 1 will be charged.

Ia ditutup sejak 1 April tahun lepas disebabkan kerosakan ekosistem alam.

This follows the resignations of three other bishops on June 11, over sex abuse.

COMMENT | Najib and Rosmah are innocent until proven guilty but…

LETTER | The historic defeat of the BN in May 9 election truly a turning point for Malaysia.

UPDATED 10AM | He's found to have 'breached contract' as the firm's head, says the termination letter. 

WAWANCARA | Beliau dilihat sering memberikan pandangan kritikal terhadap partinya.

A fellow student reenacts how the late marine cadet was tortured after being accused of stealing a laptop.

阿末扎希表示会竭力证明，巫统资金是合法的，而且跟任何的洗钱活动毫无瓜葛。

Political commitments are part of the reason for his decision, says Ketereh MP.

COMMENT | A laughing stock – the Malays are made to become.

GLOBAL Seorang lelaki bersenjata memasuki pejabat sebuah akhbar kecil di Maryland dan melepaskan tembakan.

YOURSAY | They will have to prove it belongs to them. Who are the donors? When did they give?

Japan becomes the first team ever to progress thanks to Fifa's new disciplinary tie-breaker rule.

YOURSAY | 'Umno has to accept responsibility if it wants to regain the confidence of the rakyat.'

Senegal was edged out of the knockout stage as Japan was granted the spot due to fair play record.

Even so, both Tunisia and debutante Panama will not move on to the round of 16 knockout stage.

COMMENT | Yes, corruption is both tolerated and practised in the newsroom.

INTERVIEW | They are awed by the peaceful transition and are waiting to see if the corrupt are brought to book.

England goes down 1-0 to Belgium but gets a potentially easier route down the line.

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

Pelantikan ahli kehormat RELA yang terlibat dalam pertengkaran jalan raya yang tular baru-baru ini, ditamatkan serta-merta.

Kerana disahkan mengandungi bendasing iaitu cacing Filum Nematoda daripada genus Anisakis spp.

Bagi menuntut janji 100 hari kerajaan Pakatan Harapan pada persidangan Dewan Rakyat akan datang.

马哈迪声称，政府即将就一马公司案和蒙古女郎命案，提控前首相纳吉。