Archive - 6 July 2018

Gen (Rtd) Abdullah Ahmad is on his way out, says a source.

She clarifies that it is not planning to review any SOPs on child marriage.

He urges more Malays to join the party to enable it to be stronger.

This is towards clarifying, reaffirming and implementing their mandate as the country's strategic investment fund.

She said she loved the bangle and would give it up for the ex-PM.

INTERVIEW | This is because being a speaker today is no easy thing, he says.

He was heading the Himpunan Hijau movement at that time.

EXCLUSIVE Former PM acknowledges that internal sabotage was rife but refuses to make accusations.

PM expresses his gratitude in a letter to the Indonesian president.

He has to reply to it within 10 days failing which a judgement may be entered against him.

What if other countries refuse to deport alleged criminals sought by Malaysia, asks DAP leader.

Shukri Abdull, Amar Singh and Tommy Thomas have been prejudiced against him from the start, he claims.

The workers had filed the suit after they were told to leave the MHA and join the newly set-up Plus.

This includes the leader of the cult, who went by the name of Shoko Asahara. 

UPDATED 9.47PM | Staff are given three options as the firm braces for challenging times ahead.

COMMENT | Ensuring that the age of marriage is unequivocally set at 18 will do much to protect our girls.

This is attributable to the zero-rated GST and Hari Raya promotions, says CEO. 

LETTER | I also laud the government in seriously looking at reducing the massive cost of the project.

Child marriage is a complete violation of a child’s human rights and must be made a crime, says its commissioner. 

The company also allegedly failed to pay the balance of its deposit, and submit its insurance policy, among others. 

The blaze, the biggest in Terengganu in years, has destroyed two crude oil tanks and has spread to a third one. 

EXCLUSIVE | 'I am a democrat. I believe in the will of the people', says the former PM.

Pengakuan itu dibuat selepas ditunjukkan rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) kepadanya.

Once cases are filed online, the system assigns them to High Court judges at random, the chief registrar says.

However, there's still a 'long time' before 2020, to touch up or improve the logo if necessary, says minister. 

INTERVIEW | ‘I want the people not to be fearful of living in this new Malaysia,’ adds Liew Vui Keong.

The AG had represented both the PAS-led governments of Terengganu and Kelantan.

The senior officer points out that the gag order relates to the charges involving SRC, not 1MDB.

We will not deport him if he does not create problems, since he has permanent residency, the PM says.

COMMENT | I had hoped they would take a stronger stance on issues like gov't representation and child marriages. 

PM tells business website Investvine that the gov't can no longer afford to give handouts to fishermen. 

MPs Sim Tze Tzin and Maria Chin Abdullah, along with activist Mandeep Singh, had sent the letter last month.

The absence of a deputy minister does not impact cabinet proceedings, says PM.

PM also says he never complained when his friends were targetted prior to GE14.

UPDATED 1.31pm | The prime minister says Daim is free to do what he likes, but it doesn't necessarily mean the gov't will accept his advice.

INTERVIEW | But first, the new minister in charge of religious affairs says, he needs to study the current problems to get a clearer picture.

This is in response to MACC denying Najib's grandson's account was frozen.

PM says the sovereign wealth fund has strayed from its original objective.

INTERVIEW | The newly minted minister for religious affairs says his priority is to tackle more substantive issues in syariah.

Judge says suit filed by ex-KL CID chief is frivolous, and Najib is no longer PM.

新加坡警方仍正在通缉大马富豪刘特佐和生意伙伴陈金隆，以助查挪用一马公司资金案。

This is over allegations that 1MDB funds had been used for his film producing ventures. 

Gangguan itu dijanga berlangsung selama 24 jam mulai 8 pagi.

UPDATED 4PM | This is a jump of over RM193k from the RM11k collected as of yesterday evening.

Ahmad Faizal Azumu says the PKR lawmaker, who withdrew her nomination for the speaker's post, will hold an exco position in her new role. 

WAWANCARA | Ada perbezaan antara ruang awam dengan ruang peribadi, kata Mujahid yang mahu menekankan pendekatan berdialog.

The announcement was made in a filing in the Hong Kong bourse. 

The former minister asks Tommy Thomas to start using BM phrases for court purposes, in order to not give BN more 'ammo'.

His visit to China has been provisionally agreed for mid-August.

The Edge reports Daim may use Robert Kuok's connections in China to oil the process.

UPDATED 12.34pm | Rescuers say the boys and their coach may have to stay in the case for months until the flood waters recede. 

The two remain key persons of interest on 1MDB-related probes, a Singapore police spokesperson tells The Edge Markets.

It calls a report of reduction in the haj quota as completely baseless.

COMMENT | Already, M’sians are talking about it in coffee shops, parties, weddings and even at funerals.

Locals complain of noise and worries on electromagnetic waves from the missile base.

YOURSAY | ‘Such an order will stifle free expression and deprive the public of access to rightful information.’

German’s foreign intelligence estimates China has over 1 million agents or workers.

YOURSAY | ‘Less Evita and Juan Perón, more Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos.’

The new youth and sports minister hopes this can be done before GE15.

Ops Mega 3.0 raids a mini market and discover a cover for an illegal operation.

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