Archive - 2 July 2018

New cabinet reflects racial democracy, says political analyst

New cabinet reflects racial democracy, says political analyst

For the first time, the cabinet also includes five women ministers including the DPM.

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Lepas tetak rakan, lelaki acu parang pada 'mahaguru'

Lepas tetak rakan, lelaki acu parang pada 'mahaguru'

Rakannya, warga Singapura cedera parah apabila tapak tangannya hampir putus.

Committee set up to look into citizenship applications

Committee set up to look into citizenship applications

He says the PM had agreed to the committee involving Home Ministry and  Human Resources Ministry.

没委倪张入阁,黄家和批马哈迪不敬盟党

没委倪张入阁,黄家和批马哈迪不敬盟党

黄家和直批,马哈迪的内阁人事编排有欠妥当,不仅无法反映民意,更有不尊重盟党意见之嫌。

DAP Youth: Dr M's choice unreasonable, disrespects component parties

DAP Youth: Dr M's choice unreasonable, disrespects component parties

Wong Kah Woh says the PM should stick to the list of candidates proposed by the DAP leadership. 

Muhyiddin confirms Jamal nabbed by Indonesian police, to be extradited

Muhyiddin confirms Jamal nabbed by Indonesian police, to be extradited

The M'sian police have been contacted to facilitate his extradition, says home minister.  

代签部长宣誓状,玛拉尊将接任大法官?

代签部长宣誓状,玛拉尊将接任大法官?

东马大法官理查玛拉尊代替首席大法官出席正副部长宣誓仪式,顿引发猜想。

New law minister confirms decentralisation in PMD

New law minister confirms decentralisation in PMD

However, Liew Vui Keong says he would only be briefed on details of the decentralisation process tomorrow.

赛沙迪25岁任部长破记录,“把不可能化为可能”

赛沙迪25岁任部长破记录,“把不可能化为可能”

专访 “只要我们是马来西亚青年,只要保有这个梦想,我们肯定能把不可能化为可能。”

All Sabah reps sworn in except Musa Aman

All Sabah reps sworn in except Musa Aman

Musa is currently undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom.

Tian Chua advises Syed Saddiq to be very vigilant

Tian Chua advises Syed Saddiq to be very vigilant

PKR veep says the youngest ever minister should be mindful of the pitfalls awaiting him.

RM2.6b donation - Zahid spends almost nine hours at MACC

RM2.6b donation - Zahid spends almost nine hours at MACC

UPDATED 7.37PM | He is questioned on his claim that he met the donor of Najib's RM2.6 billion.

Change of gov't boon for Darell Leiking

Change of gov't boon for Darell Leiking

In 2016, Leiking quits PKR to join Warisan, Shafie Apdal's new Sabah-based party.

Lepas hampir 9 jam di SPRM, esok Zahid datang lagi

Lepas hampir 9 jam di SPRM, esok Zahid datang lagi

Antara soalan yang ditanyakan agensi antirasuah itu ialah mengenai pertemuan dengan keluarga bangsawan Arab Saudi.

Speaker serah notis kekosongan DUN Sg Kandis ke SPR esok

Speaker serah notis kekosongan DUN Sg Kandis ke SPR esok

Mat Shuhaimi Shafie meninggal dunia di Pusat Perubatan Subang Jaya kira-kira 11.10 pagi tadi akibat kanser limfoma.

Son of S'wak DAP founder is deputy minister

Son of S'wak DAP founder is deputy minister

Chong Chieng Jen has been dubbed as one of the most vocal reps in the state assembly.

Urgent need to review certain laws, says Muhyiddin

Urgent need to review certain laws, says Muhyiddin

A special committee is being set up by the Home Ministry to review all laws under its purview. 

Suhakam wants no delay in abolition of death penalty

Suhakam wants no delay in abolition of death penalty

Razali Ismail says commission would let the PM decide on the matter without interference from other parties.

Suhakam commissioner: I did not support child marriage

Suhakam commissioner: I did not support child marriage

Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Saleh issues clarification after receiving criticisms for the Facebook post.

Baru Bian - first Lun Bawang to be appointed minister

Baru Bian - first Lun Bawang to be appointed minister

The S'wak PKR chief has contributed much, especially on matters relating to NCR land.  

Lawyers call for the LLP Act to be implemented

Lawyers call for the LLP Act to be implemented

LETTER | If and when Limited Liability Partnership Act is implemented, liability will be limited to the assets of the firm.

Saifuddin Abdullah experienced in governance

Saifuddin Abdullah experienced in governance

He once held the post of deputy minister during the era of Pak Lah and Najib. 

1MDB taskforce says RM1.1b funds in 408 accounts frozen

1MDB taskforce says RM1.1b funds in 408 accounts frozen

The figure 900 as previously reported is actually the number of transactions involving the accounts. 

Next CJ? Malanjum's presence at Istana sets tongues wagging

Next CJ? Malanjum's presence at Istana sets tongues wagging

This comes after the Chief Justice of Sabah and S'wak witnessed the swearing-in of 13 new ministers. 

Khalid Samad braves 35 years in politics to finally become minister

Khalid Samad braves 35 years in politics to finally become minister

The former PAS leader, who is now in Amanah, was earlier today sworn in as the Federal Territories minister.

Najib insists RM2.6b in personal accounts donation, explains reasons

Najib insists RM2.6b in personal accounts donation, explains reasons

EXCLUSIVE | The ex-PM provides more insights behind the infamous RM2.6 billion in his bank account.

Azis Jamman regarded 'giant killer' for defeating Rahman Dahlan

Azis Jamman regarded 'giant killer' for defeating Rahman Dahlan

The newly minted deputy Home minister won the Sepanggar parliamentary seat by a majority of over 12k votes. 

SEN children - making preschool inclusion mandatory

SEN children - making preschool inclusion mandatory

LETTER | An open letter to the minister of education.

Zeti to work closely with PNB, while functioning as CEP member

Zeti to work closely with PNB, while functioning as CEP member

She aims to ensure the sustainability of the country's largest government-linked fund manager. 

MACC expected to question Riza Aziz tomorrow

MACC expected to question Riza Aziz tomorrow

He owns the motion picture company that produced “The Wolf of Wall Street”.

The NSC Act must go

The NSC Act must go

LETTER | The NSC was born out of BN’s desperation to retain power.

Zenith boss: They 'put a gun' to my head

Zenith boss: They 'put a gun' to my head

Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli says he was 'under duress' to pay middlemen RM22mil to stop MACC probe on the Penang tunnel project.

Still some vacant positions in Dr M's cabinet

Still some vacant positions in Dr M's cabinet

The cabinet will eventually have 29 ministers.

Do not use Islam to justify child marriage

Do not use Islam to justify child marriage

COMMENT | A recent study has shown that about 153k persons below the age of 19 were married in Malaysia and most were Malay Muslims.

FGV concede to Wan Azizah and Suara Keadilan appeal

FGV concede to Wan Azizah and Suara Keadilan appeal

The deputy prime minister and the party organ had been ordered to pay RM2 million in damages.

Gov't dissolves offices of special envoys, advisors to ex-PM

Gov't dissolves offices of special envoys, advisors to ex-PM

UPDATED 6.17PM | The move is part of a rationalisation exercise by the Prime Minister's Department.

Electricity hike will pull plug on Harapan's plans to reduce living costs - Rafizi

Electricity hike will pull plug on Harapan's plans to reduce living costs - Rafizi

UPDATED 5.35pm | The PKR veep says the hike could kill off up to 50pct of Harapan's efforts to reduce prices of goods.

MACC probe: Remand of MD, lawyer extended

MACC probe: Remand of MD, lawyer extended

The duo, aged 59 and 30, will be in remand for another five days, from tomorrow. 

Barisan 13

Barisan 13

Tiga belas menteri baru mengangkat sumpah di Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur hari ini.

Gov't should maintain debt level, says EPF department head

Gov't should maintain debt level, says EPF department head

UPDATED 4:47pm | Successful debt restructuring has never been about repaying the debt, he says.

Kit Siang moots constitutional amendment to allow MPs to recontest after resigning

Kit Siang moots constitutional amendment to allow MPs to recontest after resigning

DAP veteran urges former Wanita Umno chief to take up her successor's dare to seek a fresh mandate in her constituency. 

Infographic - Ministers' bio at a glance

Infographic - Ministers' bio at a glance

Your handy guide to the newcomers' background.

Economy Minister: Reforms 'very likely' to impact growth

Economy Minister: Reforms 'very likely' to impact growth

UPDATED 3.01PM | The World Bank maintains its forecast that Malaysia's GDP will grow by 5.4 percent this year.

Unemployed youth, alleged drug addict, charged with murder

Unemployed youth, alleged drug addict, charged with murder

The 21-year-old is charged with killing his three-year-old niece in Kepong last month.

Kajian separuh penggal RMK11 tumpu pulihkan keyakinan pelabur

Kajian separuh penggal RMK11 tumpu pulihkan keyakinan pelabur

Kajian yang biasanya dibentangkan di parlimen pada Julai, kini dijadual pada 18 Oktober.

Harapan's youngest minister wants to prove sceptics wrong

Harapan's youngest minister wants to prove sceptics wrong

INTERVIEW | Syed Saddiq says his appointment comes with a huge responsibility on his shoulders.

Thirteen ministers, including Syed Saddiq, Yeo sworn in

Thirteen ministers, including Syed Saddiq, Yeo sworn in

PKR gets four new ministers while Bersatu, DAP and Amanah get two new ministers each.

Thwarted revolt in Umno

Thwarted revolt in Umno

COMMENT | Umno is seriously divided and the revolt within the party is far from over.

Controversial BTN gets to stay

Controversial BTN gets to stay

UPDATED 6.20PM | It has previously been accused of being a hindrance to national unity.

MACC quizzes Zahid over foundation funds

MACC quizzes Zahid over foundation funds

UPDATED 6PM | The Umno president is questioned on funds of a welfare foundation owned by his family members.

Ringgit extends gains to open higher against USS

Ringgit extends gains to open higher against USS

Meanwhile, short-term rates are expected to remain steady.

The solution to underage marriage is simple

The solution to underage marriage is simple

ADUN SPEAKS | Lawmakers should just eliminate the archaic legal exceptions that allow children to wed.

Malaysia can lose its democratic momentum...

Malaysia can lose its democratic momentum...

COMMENT | It must therefore seize the democratic opening on May 9 to advance its unique profile in Asia.

MB Johor umum RM450,000 untuk sekolah Cina

MB Johor umum RM450,000 untuk sekolah Cina

Peruntukan itu disalurkan kepada sembilan sekolah menengah persendirian Cina di negeri itu.

Forty departments under PMD shifted out under restructuring plan

Forty departments under PMD shifted out under restructuring plan

UPDATED 6.28PM | Chief secretary to the gov't Ali Hamsa ordered the restructuring in a letter dated June 26. 

PSM angered by possible charges against activist

PSM angered by possible charges against activist

This is over Karthiges Rajamanickam's attempt to defend several families from being evicted in Penang.

Umno-Baru needs a kiss-of-life, not Zahid Hamidi

Umno-Baru needs a kiss-of-life, not Zahid Hamidi

COMMENT | 'New blood is needed to rejuvenate the party - or form a new one.'

How the Malays can be richer

How the Malays can be richer

COMMENT | Unless the gov't changes some of the policies to encourage the Malays to do business, they will not want to do it. 

Police cripple robbery gang, six suspects arrested

Police cripple robbery gang, six suspects arrested

Six are nabbed in several raids carried out since Wednesday in Kedah and Selangor.

Junz calls for total ban on sand mining and dredging in Keningau

Junz calls for total ban on sand mining and dredging in Keningau

The Sabah state minister says regardless of permits, all activities must stop immediately.

An open letter to Najib aka MO1

An open letter to Najib aka MO1

COMMENT | Do own up and save the nation from the devastation you have wrought.

For ‘bangsat’ and negara

For ‘bangsat’ and negara

COMMENT | Instead of crippling the opposition, Harapan should be controlling the narrative.

Yoursay: Greater public scrutiny for 'New Malaysia' politicians

Yoursay: Greater public scrutiny for 'New Malaysia' politicians

YOURSAY | 'I don't know if I believe Najib at all. I don't know if I believe even Mahathir.'

Yoursay: Perhaps PDRM can carry out a 'Cinderella' test

Yoursay: Perhaps PDRM can carry out a 'Cinderella' test

YOURSAY | 'Check if the items fit on the fingers or wrists or heads of Rosmah and Najib.'

Umno reforms fizzle; MACC summons Zahid over 1MDB probe, Umno loses third MP

Umno reforms fizzle; MACC summons Zahid over 1MDB probe, Umno loses third MP

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

Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Koke's third penalty for Spain is saved by Igor Akinfeev who then saved Iago Aspas' final shot.