Archive - 16 July 2018

Islam should not be seen as a harsh and punitive religion, but a religion that brings blessings for all, says Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim.

'Just look at any project in these countries and they're overbuilding the size,' says Ray Washburne.

Abdul Aziz Bari was at the Taiping MRSM to get more information about the recent food poisoning case there. 

Shahidan Kassim, however, says he will seek an explanation from the Umno president on the matter. 

'We are already rejecting the idea of a second national car,' PM says.

Otherwise, the price of RON95 petrol would have gone as high as RM2.50 per litre, he says. 

He responds to PAS' call for the police to probe him for alleged links with the LTTE.

Any form of cooperation for the good of the people must be continued, says works minister. 

Its chairperson Ambrin Buang says the inquiry was initiated upon request by Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu. 

PM had previously said the remaining members of his government will be filled by senators.

Cops given seven days to furnish documents on the items – especially the cash – seized from the premises.

Post of minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of national unity is currently vacant.

Ex-PM urges Harapan to deliver the promises in its manifesto, and not 'short-change' the people.

Federal Court fixes date to hear his appeal against having to pay Anwar RM210k in damages and costs.

According to finance minister, SST bill is expected to be passed in August and implemented in September.

Experiencing a sense of deja vu, he also tells the opposition not to blindly follow the actions of the previous opposition.

COMMENT | Cooperation between the two parties is now easier since they are both the opposition.

MCA deputy president explains the reason for opposition lawmakers' walkout from Dewan Rakyat.

LETTER | There are two aspects being policy and human capital development that need to be part of the dialogue process.

UPDATED 6pm | The economic affairs minister says he is in communication with his Singaporean counterpart on the matter. 

The MDMK sec-gen was deported back to India, despite having valid travel documents.

UPDATED 5PM | Sariffuddin’s apology read before KL High Court justice Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim.

They say they have been kept in the dark over the investigations.

Ministry says Prasarana's order specifications were 'well above the necessary requirements.'

COMMENT | The medieval practice should be made a federal crime so that the law can be made applicable to all Malaysians.

COMMENT | This is the tip of an iceberg of financially lucrative programmes that have been hijacked.

PARLIAMENT | Their protest over the speaker's appointment has the PM smiling.

COMMENT | Harapan's dithering makes one wonder how the manifesto was drafted in the first place.

Primary schoolteacher had previously been reported for sexually assaulting students in another school.

However, this is unlikely to happen during the current sitting, he adds.

UPDATED 5PM | Manifesto is just guidance, says PM on the appointment of Ariff as Dewan Rakyat speaker.

UPDATED 5.05PM | PARLIAMENT | He says he wanted to safeguard BN's image as a credible opposition.

Triathlon claims two lives; HK athlete’s body found off the coast by fishermen.

UPDATED 3.42PM | Ex-Batu MP mulls seeking fresh declaration on general eligibility to stand for election.

He may not be well-known outside legal circles, but the new speaker is behind many landmark decisions.

However, they urge the government to release more data to justify the claims of cost reductions.

UPDATED 3.57PM | Mohamad Ariff is now just an ordinary Amanah member.

The 'politically incorrect' politician from Sabah returns... as an opposition MP.

All detainees in Narcotics Division sting ops test positive for methamphetamine and ketamine.

UPDATED 4.27PM | PARLIAMENT | Both candidates had been mooted by the PM and seconded by the DPM.

UPDATED 5.02PM | I will be free from the external influence, the former judge pledges during his taking oath-taking ceremony.

LETTER | These associations are fronts used by individuals trying to become heroes.

LETTER | Race and religion have always been abused by political and religious operatives.

Sec-gen rues that 'firebrand' Mat Sabu's fire appears to have fizzled, out with him agreeing with Dr M.

COMMENT | Despite being the backbone of family life, the economy and the workforce, Malaysian women are attacked, like never before.

PARLIAMENT | Dr Mahathir Mohamad was 78 when he last set foot in the Dewan Rakyat. Now he is back at 93. 

Umno Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin sits alone in the Dewan Rakyat after his fellow opposition lawmakers staged a walkout in protest over the appointment of the speaker.

UPDATED 12.29PM | Ex-PM has second thoughts on suing the AG and heads of the MACC and CCID, three weeks after filing the suits.

COMMENT | His detractors are not convinced he wants to replace wife Wan Azizah.

UPDATED 1:20PM | PARLIAMENT | BN and PAS MPs in disbelief over claims that the speaker's appointment was lawful.

For the Parliamentary Select Committee will 'ensure proper oversight' over public transport plans and policies.

Prosecution tells the court they will meet AG for a briefing on Sivarasa's charge.

Foreign ministers of the G7 countries make the call, saying a joint probe has yielded 'deeply disturbing' findings.

UPDATED 3.36PM | Nothing unusual about Apandi reversing his decision, says Pandikar. 

UPDATED 3.17PM | PARLIAMENT | Former PM gets set to occupy the opposition bench. 

Beng Hock's sister says officers in charge of detainees should prove that no foul play has taken place.

Li Keqiang hosts European Council chief Donald Tusk and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker in Beijing.

The seat arrangements see Zahid's seat at the front of the opposition bench, with Najib's next to his.

It’s the first time in history Parliament is seeing a new majority coalition in the driver’s seat.

COMMENT | Privatisation gives priority to profit maximisation, at the expense of the public interest.

Not in the next two years, but fans may see English football back on free to air TV in future.

First significant security lapse in five-week tournament, while Pussy Riot says it was to protest Russian rights abuses.

COMMENT | Khairy’s middle path is, in reality, the party returning to its roots.

INTERVIEW | Despite the ruling political coalition not fulfilling the pledges made in its GE14 manifesto, he says.

YOURSAY | 'Frequency of trains can be increased during peak hours, and off-peak discounts given .'

YOURSAY | 'Prior to the election, both sides made the same commitment to recognise it.'

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

Didier Deschamps wins final as coach 20 years after winning it as a player.