Archive - 10 July 2018

Young interviewer, 10-year-old Kashika Selvam even convinces Siti Hasmah to give her husband a kiss.

Former Langkawi MP says he will make way for new appointment by Harapan administration. 

PM credits the success of his 1989 surgery to medical advancements like the heart-lung machine.

UPDATED 11.15PM | Swiss AG Michael Lauber says about US$7b flowed through global financial system.

She claims the remarks suggest a 'softening' of Harapan's manifesto pledge to raise marriageable age to 18.

DG Mustafar Ali, however, isn't sure which country this passport could be from. 

International trade minister says M'sia has not opted out, but needs time to weigh benefits of new TPP.

He says the issue needs in-depth study as it 'touches on the core of the country's values'.

PDBSB president says he can sense many Dayaks being unhappy with the two choices on offer.

Azmin does not reveal the names, however, saying that the names have to be finalised first.

Group wary over Johari Abdul’s past roles as PKR parliamentary whip and BTN director.

Selangor menetapkan umur minimum perkahwinan bagi lelaki adalah 18 tahun manakala perempuan 16 tahun.

Mat Hasan says Umno should test the water in Sg Kandis to gauge support for the use of party logo.

They say recent statements about the region are factually inaccurate, but decline to elaborate further.

Defence minister had already declared his assets with Invoke prior to the May 9 polls.  

Finance minister says no to Prasarana's request for extra funds unless project cost can be significantly reduced.

Founder of NGO Freedom says the preacher allows gov't to maintain pro-Islam image.

Malaysiakini takes a stroll down memory lane to recollect Harapan leaders' views on this thorny subject.

They say that the items were only sent by Lebanese firm Global Royalty for her viewing. 

FXTM says the ringgit’s outlook hinges on global trade developments.

The filtering initiative is being established under the directive of the Chinese government.

State Harapan chairperson says the original cost of the three mega projects is almost RM1 billion.

MP SPEAKS | DAP recognises admits the campaign for the four states will be more difficult than its previous campaigns.

Revisions to existing deal allowed under agreement between both countries, says Johor opposition leader. 

The PKR parliamentary whip's name was put forward during a Harapan meeting yesterday, adds the report.

The bill is scheduled to be tabled in the state assembly tomorrow.

Deputy minister stresses that recognition of the certificate will threaten neither national language nor unity. 

DFTZ status could boost Port Klang’s ranking to become the 10th largest container port in the world.

The firm, Grant Thornton, will be led by Kishan Jasani who has over seven years of experience in advisory and assurance.

The PM jokes he was forgetful and Siti Hasmah is a person who will always remember his special day.

This is because both the families involved have other children affected by the viral news, says the Women's minister. 

The Native Courts of Sarawak still has almost 6,000 civil cases pending.

RSN Rayer insists there is no conflict of interest in Tommy Thomas leading the prosecution in graft trial.

DAP leader also reminds PM that he is not the sole person in Harapan.

Putrajaya Hospital says he fainted after having a vasovagal attack, probably caused by heat exposure. 

C4’s Fadiah Nadwa Fikri summoned to appear at the Brickfields police station tomorrow.

UPDATED 5.26PM | However, they are still verifying the contents of the request and will reply to M'sia soon.

COMMENT | DAP and PKR should not have pushed for the persons they did for the role. 

Car importer association thinks that doing so would go against Article 153 of the Federal Constitution. 

The suit is continuing by way of an originating summons, says the former Sabah CM's counsel.

The baby, a girl, was already dead when it was found by members of the public, who later called the police. 

A portrait of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, bearing the words 'success portrait', hangs in Central Market, Kuala Lumpur.

The prime minister will announce the name 'today or tomorrow', says Dr Wan Azizah.

It is as if no one is fighting for a multiracial and multicultural Malaysia anymore.

Dewan Negara president SA Vigneswaran is the sole contender for the top post, says a source.

Ministers and MPs should be made to declare before assuming office, while in office and when leaving office, it says.  

Streram's lawyer says an affidavit-in-reply has been filed on the striking out application.

It should be first established whether Zakir had adhered to laws or not, says PM on calls to deport the preacher. 

Transport minister confirms next Mavcom chairman's pay will be cut.

Decision has been made and we accept it, says minister.

CEO Syed Faisal says gov't must ensure confidence of automotive market in the car brand. 

UPDATED 8.17PM | All 12 boys and their football coach trapped for more than two weeks have been rescued.

Chai Kim Sen urges DAP's ministers to raise these issues during tomorrow's cabinet meeting.

UPDATED 3.56PM | The person must be familiar with the constitution, laws and command respect in Dewan Rakyat, says the Hakam chair. 

Police have yet to receive any request from Rosmah to return seized from the 1MDB-linked raids.

Penang is proceeding with its application against the EC following the redelineation exercise.

The initial remand of the woman, detained in connection with the death of five-month-old Adam Rayqal Mohd Sufi, expires today. 

Pakatan Harapan's victory mirrors PAP's worst fear - its own possible defeat.

Economist Shankaran Nambiar says this in light of the ageing Malaysian population and the health issues that may ensue.

COMMENT | An extraordinary time indeed - a government change by a coalition led by a 92-year-old.

UPDATED 1.40PM | IGP says they are now waiting for a response from the Macau police.

1MDB explains new exco chairman is the audit firm's representative.

UPDATED 1.40PM | 'I know the MP's salary is low compared to the private sector,' says Mahathir.

MP SPEAKS | It is time to work to build a New Malaysia for elections to come. 

UPDATED 1.03PM | 'We have not given a full notice yet, but they should know what is it we want to do'.

The PM, who turns 93, seeks the media's help to fight corruption.

The Public Officials Misconduct Act, among others, requires politicians to declare any gift valued above RM500.

UPDATED 12.13PM | PM says this is because the declaration will involve family members and their privacy may be compromised.

LETTER | Gov't enforcement, responsible recruitment and employment of migrant labour are crucial to sustaining public order.

The briefing is held to provide exposure to various aspects relating to corruption and preventive measures.

Some ministers had reportedly tried to give their supporters jobs as their special officers, contrary to the gov't's austerity measures. 

Dawn Sturgess, 44, died on Sunday just over a week after she was exposed to Novichok.

It's Japan’s worst flood disaster since 1982, with several million people forced from their homes.

COMMENT | When leaders say different things to satisfy different groups, they come across as self-centred and manipulative.

UPDATED 11.40AM | Rosmah has been directed to file her defence by July 23. 

Its former banker Tim Leissner is in talks with US prosecutors and may plead guilty to stealing billions.

INTERVIEW | 'His views, teaching, messages, instructions and vision are very dear to us,' the PKR sec-gen adds.

Ia susulan penghantaran 44 barangan kemas yang dihantar kepada isteri bekas PM itu dirampas oleh polis.

WAWANCARA l Kata Rais HARAPAN pada PRU lalu menjanjikan kenaikan kos sara hidup diatasi jika mereka berkuasa.

INTERVIEW | There is unease that prices of goods are not going down, says former minister.

EXCLUSIVE | Global Royalty seeks court declaration that it is the rightful owner of 44 pieces of jewellery.

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