Archive - 14 July 2018

Guan Eng: I will continue with my principle of speaking the truth

Guan Eng: I will continue with my principle of speaking the truth

'We want investors who can listen to the truth,' the finance minister adds. 

KJ: Apandi appointment disappointing, U-turn embarrassing

KJ: Apandi appointment disappointing, U-turn embarrassing

UPDATED 10.59PM | Former Umno Youth chief describes the debacle as 'amateur hour'.

Jho Low using same name on St Kitts and Nevis passport - Immigration DG

Jho Low using same name on St Kitts and Nevis passport - Immigration DG

The financier is believed to be using his own name for this passport, says Mustafar Ali.  

Apandi now rejects supreme council post, says it's unreasonable

Apandi now rejects supreme council post, says it's unreasonable

UPDATED 10.31PM | Apandi said his appointment would be 'mired by negative perception' linked to his time as judge and AG.

Amanah permitted to postpone party election to next year - Salahuddin

Amanah permitted to postpone party election to next year - Salahuddin

Amanah deputy president says the party applied to postpone elections because GE14 was being held. 

Argentine's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

Argentine's path from film extra to World Cup final referee

Nestor Pitana has taken a roundabout route to becoming the referee for France and Croatia's match. 

Minister contradicts DPM, claims speaker name submitted on July 2

Minister contradicts DPM, claims speaker name submitted on July 2

While Wan Azizah says speaker was chosen on July 9, Liew Vui Keong says decision was made earlier. 

Australia deports M'sian for possessing 'child exploitation material'

Australia deports M'sian for possessing 'child exploitation material'

This is the second time this week that an M'sian was deported for possessing illicit material.

It's my right to be in Umno, says Apandi

It's my right to be in Umno, says Apandi

He says new role in Umno supreme council shouldn't be an issue since he is no longer AG.

Kedah Umno Youth: Apandi, supreme council appointees will sink party

Kedah Umno Youth: Apandi, supreme council appointees will sink party

State Umno Youth chief Shaiful Hazizy calls ex-AG's appointment to supreme council a 'political mistake'.

12 Russian spies indicted in US election hacking

12 Russian spies indicted in US election hacking

They were charged with hacking computer networks of 2016 US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.

Yeo: Ministry ready to harness energy produced from waste

Yeo: Ministry ready to harness energy produced from waste

Energy Ministry is ready to talk to Housing and Local Gov't Ministry about the initiative, she says. 

New MIC chief: Party will discuss sticking with BN

New MIC chief: Party will discuss sticking with BN

But Vigneswaran's first order of business will be to build the party back up from the grassroots.

Don't blame me if Harapan can't decide on speaker, Najib tells Kula

Don't blame me if Harapan can't decide on speaker, Najib tells Kula

The ex-PM claims he is being used as an excuse for Harapan government's failings.

Rehda Institute proposes affordable housing price thresholds

Rehda Institute proposes affordable housing price thresholds

Benchmark set based on the median income loan eligibility of different states, with the Klang Valley at RM500k. 

Maszlee moots weekly BM, English days for all schools

Maszlee moots weekly BM, English days for all schools

Schools will use that one language the whole day to improve their linguistic skills. 

Don’t let Dr M privatise our national assets again

Don’t let Dr M privatise our national assets again

COMMENT | The 'piratisation' drive by Mahathir 1.0 must never be allowed to repeat.

Vigneswaran wins MIC presidency uncontested

Vigneswaran wins MIC presidency uncontested

Dewan Negara president becomes the first leader to helm the party as the opposition.

Bersih welcomes EC's 'change of attitude'

Bersih welcomes EC's 'change of attitude'

Executive director says, however, that more must be done to forge stronger relations with civil society.

Not proper for MPs to sit on DBKL advisory board, says ex-councillor

Not proper for MPs to sit on DBKL advisory board, says ex-councillor

This could lead to blurring of mayor's role and potential conflicts, warns Derek Fernandez. 

HR Ministry mulls opening public service counter at night markets

HR Ministry mulls opening public service counter at night markets

After encouraging response from the ministry's counters to hear out the public, M Kula wants to expand the outreach.

RTM to air Pacquiao-Matthysse boxing match live on TV1

RTM to air Pacquiao-Matthysse boxing match live on TV1

UPDATED 5.30PM | The fight will take place on Sunday night at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil at 8am.

IGP: I paid for daughter's wedding, Brunei top cop's expenses

IGP: I paid for daughter's wedding, Brunei top cop's expenses

Being close to retirement, Fuzi says had enough savings to foot the bill for the ceremony.

Penang DAP leaders deny ‘worshipping’ the AK-47

Penang DAP leaders deny ‘worshipping’ the AK-47

Ramasamy and Satees say the images are from a memorial service for victims of genocide.

Taxi man says one year 'too long' for e-hailing moratorium

Taxi man says one year 'too long' for e-hailing moratorium

Big Blue Taxi founder believes e-hailing drivers should have been prepared to register themselves. 

Former AG Apandi now Umno supreme council member

Former AG Apandi now Umno supreme council member

UPDATED 5.24PM | Umno president Zahid says new appointees will help to keep the party relevant. 

Mujahid questions PAS' selective blindness in CJ brouhaha

Mujahid questions PAS' selective blindness in CJ brouhaha

Minister calls out Harapan's 'carping critics' for their silence on previous gov’t’s misdeeds.

Source: Prasarana 'needlessly oversized' LRT3 project

Source: Prasarana 'needlessly oversized' LRT3 project

Prasarana, meanwhile, states the RM10 billion approved in 2015 was never meant to cover the full cost of the project.

Ignoring Mat Sabu's call to re-probe cadet's death casts doubt on Navy - lawyer

Ignoring Mat Sabu's call to re-probe cadet's death casts doubt on Navy - lawyer

Lawyer N Surendran says cadet Soosaimanicckam's kin is unhappy about the state of the Navy's probe.

Thailand's cave boys to be discharged from hospital next week

Thailand's cave boys to be discharged from hospital next week

After their dramatic rescue from a flooded cave, the 12 kids are set to rejoin their families as the world watches.

Indonesian minister raps 'unprofessionalism' after football fracas

Indonesian minister raps 'unprofessionalism' after football fracas

Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi hopes the football association will take action, according to Syed Saddiq.

'Pakatan Harapan dah naik tocang!'

'Pakatan Harapan dah naik tocang!'

Ketua penerangan PAS bagaimanapun tidak gentar berhadapan dengan kecaman ekoran kenyataannya mengenai isu ketua hakim negara dan menteri di JPM.

Iceland replaces US on UN Human Rights Council

Iceland replaces US on UN Human Rights Council

The US had withdrawn from the Geneva-based body last month.

Licence plates net Perlis RTD RM45m in two years

Licence plates net Perlis RTD RM45m in two years

Licence plates bearing the letters 'RR' alone net RM12.2 million from 2015-2017.

Dr M, Siti Hasmah arrive in Kuching for two-day visit

Dr M, Siti Hasmah arrive in Kuching for two-day visit

The PM will meet state leaders and community leaders in closed door meetings.

What does the CJ’s religion have to do with anything?

What does the CJ’s religion have to do with anything?

LETTER | Time for PAS and Umno Youth to grow up and learn to live with other people.

Pak Wan: A minister embodying Malay political leadership

Pak Wan: A minister embodying Malay political leadership

COMMENT | He is living proof that an English-medium school graduate can take lead in Malay politics.

A closer look at Zakir Naik

A closer look at Zakir Naik

COMMENT | Deportation should hinge on diplomatic concerns, rather than the content of his speeches.

Racial politics rearing its ugly head again

Racial politics rearing its ugly head again

COMMENT | Loose cannons like PAS' Nasrudin and Umno's Lokman reflect very badly on their party.

How to deal with gender-based bullying in schools

How to deal with gender-based bullying in schools

SPECIAL REPORT | Nhaveen’s death a year ago raises the question: How do we fight school bullies?

Ousted Pakistani PM Sharif arrested after flying home to face jail

Ousted Pakistani PM Sharif arrested after flying home to face jail

'It’s a very small price to pay for the great mission to save the sanctity of the vote,' he says.

Girl loses arm after jacket stuck in motorcycle tyre

Girl loses arm after jacket stuck in motorcycle tyre

Seven-year-old's oversized jacket became entangled in the rim, causing her to lose her left arm. 

UK police find source of Novichok nerve agent

UK police find source of Novichok nerve agent

Nerve agent that killed one being tested to see if it is from the same batch that poisoned the Skripals.

Report: Jho Low may have 'changed his face'

Report: Jho Low may have 'changed his face'

Report suggests S'pore and M'sian authorities fear the fugitive billionaire has had plastic surgery.

Super-speed broadband: Minister calls for proposals from all telcos

Super-speed broadband: Minister calls for proposals from all telcos

Gobind also says he has asked TM to extend new broadband plans to all sectors of society.

Is privatisation of Malaysian SOEs good or bad?

Is privatisation of Malaysian SOEs good or bad?

COMMENT | Privatisation is not, and has never been, a panacea to the problems faced by GLCs.

The fascist attacks against Fadiah Nadwa Fikri

The fascist attacks against Fadiah Nadwa Fikri

COMMENT | Is this the new M’sia where people are told not to rock the boat because it would spook the majority?

Harapan gov't to allow greater space for press freedom

Harapan gov't to allow greater space for press freedom

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah assures journalists they no longer have to worry about receiving calls from the PM's Office.

Yoursay: PAS, judges side with the evidence, not with 'Islam'

Yoursay: PAS, judges side with the evidence, not with 'Islam'

YOURSAY | 'So Malunjum would be biased against Muslims just because he is non-Muslim?'

教室里的大象(二):校园性别暴力怎么处理?

教室里的大象(二):校园性别暴力怎么处理?

今特写 许多霸凌行为始于“开玩笑”,直至恶化为肢体暴力前,霸凌行为经常都披着“玩笑”的外衣。

Suicide bomber kills 128 in attack on Pakistani election rally

Suicide bomber kills 128 in attack on Pakistani election rally

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing, the most deadly attack in Pakistan in over three years.

India did seek Zakir's extradition; Rosmah's jewels may attract taxman

India did seek Zakir's extradition; Rosmah's jewels may attract taxman

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

Business as usual at Jho Low's HK firms, says report

Business as usual at Jho Low's HK firms, says report

His firm seems to be operating normally, with staff claiming the boss is on holiday.