Archive - 21 July 2018

Two men detained over murder threat towards Syerleena

Two men detained over murder threat towards Syerleena

Police had sought MCMC's assistance to identify Facebook account owner who threatened Seri Delima state rep. 

Minister urges youth to study in industrial training institutes

Minister urges youth to study in industrial training institutes

Kula says the Human Resources Ministry will forge industrial training collaborations with developed countries. 

Najib: Gov't can cancel projects, but it makes no sense

Najib: Gov't can cancel projects, but it makes no sense

The former PM says gov't should be making projects such as MRT3 better, not cancelling them. 

Najib 'tak sepenuhnya bohong' tentang LRT3, kata Tony Pua

Najib 'tak sepenuhnya bohong' tentang LRT3, kata Tony Pua

Bekas PM tak sedar kos projek telah menggelembung kerana barangkali beliau tak peduli untuk menelitinya, kata MP Damansara.

Pua: Najib 'not entirely lying' on LRT3 figures

Pua: Najib 'not entirely lying' on LRT3 figures

Ex-PM was probably unaware that project cost had ballooned, says special officer to finance minister. 

Umno kesal pekerja ECRL diberhentikan

Umno kesal pekerja ECRL diberhentikan

ULASAN | China Communications Construction Company sudah pun hantar pulang tenaga kerja separa profesional dan profesionalnya.

Tony Pua reveals why he was not appointed minister

Tony Pua reveals why he was not appointed minister

The finance minister's special officer says he enjoys his work, believes he has greater impact in current position.

Kembali ke Putrajaya, Saifuddin kini nikmati kebebasan sebenar

Kembali ke Putrajaya, Saifuddin kini nikmati kebebasan sebenar

WAWANCARA | Berbeza dengan ketika menjadi timbalan menteri bawah BN, beliau yang menjadi menteri luar kini bebas menyuarakan ideanya.

约百人出席“反统考集会”,要政府不得妥协

约百人出席“反统考集会”,要政府不得妥协

约100名集会者头绑红色头巾,高举大字报也不时喊口号,强调“反对统考”的诉求。

Port Dickson beaches must be clean by 8am, says Negeri Sembilan MB

Port Dickson beaches must be clean by 8am, says Negeri Sembilan MB

This will apply to all resort beaches every Friday to Sunday, says Aminuddin Harun. 

Ikan kembung 5 sen ke 30 sen seekor jadi rebutan

Ikan kembung 5 sen ke 30 sen seekor jadi rebutan

Orang ramai terutamanya penduduk di sekitar kawasan itu mula beratur seawal pukul 2 petang.

Siswa universiti demo anti-UEC

Siswa universiti demo anti-UEC

Demontrasi itu bermula di Masjid Negara dan berakhir di Sogo.

Wrong to claim that SST is compound tax, says Tony Pua

Wrong to claim that SST is compound tax, says Tony Pua

UPDATED 6.55PM | The special officer to the finance minister rebuts Mata president, says SST is one-stage tax. 

Back in Putrajaya, Saifuddin says he now enjoys 'real freedom' in Harapan

Back in Putrajaya, Saifuddin says he now enjoys 'real freedom' in Harapan

INTERVIEW | Ex-Umno deputy minister says 'toeing the line' used to be the rule of thumb.

Niosh offering health and safety cert for TVET students

Niosh offering health and safety cert for TVET students

Lee Lam Thye said the move will increase number of workers with occupational safety and health skills.

DAP condemns Israel's 'Jewish nation-state' law

DAP condemns Israel's 'Jewish nation-state' law

Guan Eng calls the designation of the country as 'nation-state of the Jewish people' cruel and undemocratic.

Gov’t more interested in bourse link with Asean than with SGX

Gov’t more interested in bourse link with Asean than with SGX

'The Connect idea is good, but should be Asean-wide,' says the finance minister.

Ng's death a big loss to DAP, community, says Guan Eng

Ng's death a big loss to DAP, community, says Guan Eng

'DAP leaders and members still don’t believe that we have lost Ng, who had contributed much to everyone.'

Gov't to tighten laws after yet another babysitter-related death

Gov't to tighten laws after yet another babysitter-related death

Women's Minister Wan Azizah says this in response to the death of 10-month-old Naufal Amsyar.

10-month-old baby dies after fall at babysitter's house

10-month-old baby dies after fall at babysitter's house

Police have arrested the babysitter to assist probe under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.

Is CIA letter why Najib said nothing when called 'kleptocrat'?

Is CIA letter why Najib said nothing when called 'kleptocrat'?

MP SPEAKS | What happens next in 1MDB probe will be a crucial test of the rule of law and political will here.

Dr M: Umno, PAS are ‘siblings’ in Sg Kandis

Dr M: Umno, PAS are ‘siblings’ in Sg Kandis

SG KANDIS POLLS | He says this in response to PAS deciding not to field a candidate in the by-election.

'Robbers!' 'Liars!' Supporters let insults fly in Sg Kandis

'Robbers!' 'Liars!' Supporters let insults fly in Sg Kandis

SG KANDIS POLLS | Harapan and BN supporters trade barbs while waiting outside the nomination centre.

MPs should follow Negeri excos’ lead, declare their assets

MPs should follow Negeri excos’ lead, declare their assets

COMMENT | Harapan has already committed to public asset declaration in their election manifesto.

Rais: Integrate UEC with SPM, STPM for the sake of unity

Rais: Integrate UEC with SPM, STPM for the sake of unity

Unity will never be achieved through education with different certificates for different groups, he says

Ministry assures black school shoe plan to be rolled out in stages

Ministry assures black school shoe plan to be rolled out in stages

UPDATED 5.40PM | The Education Ministry says those from low-income homes will be given more time to make the swap.

BN denies MCA not in on Sg Kandis campaign

BN denies MCA not in on Sg Kandis campaign

SG KANDIS POLLS | MCA said to be busy reorganising itself, while Annuar Musa says PAS talks a success.

Nurul Izzah urges Radiohead to play for Palestine

Nurul Izzah urges Radiohead to play for Palestine

She says their 2017 Tel Aviv gig may have been seen as endorsement of Israel's treatement of Palestinians.

379 commercial fraud cases in Pahang in first 6 months

379 commercial fraud cases in Pahang in first 6 months

Crimes totalling RM5.847 million were recorded in the state between January to June.

PKR Sg Kandis candidate confident of countering 'anti-royal’ narrative

PKR Sg Kandis candidate confident of countering 'anti-royal’ narrative

UPDATED 1.46PM | SG KANDIS POLLS | Zawawi expecting his rival to claim that Harapan out to remove the powers of the monarchy.

Dangerous liaisons: Umno leaders’ secret tango with CIA

Dangerous liaisons: Umno leaders’ secret tango with CIA

COMMENT | CIA 'love letter' is no surprise, considering our decades-long affair with the US.

Report: Police to be restructured by year-end

Report: Police to be restructured by year-end

IGP says, however, that Home Ministry approval needed before any restructuring can take place.

S’gor MB: PKR ‘solid against BN’, no rift over Sg Kandis candidate

S’gor MB: PKR ‘solid against BN’, no rift over Sg Kandis candidate

UPDATED 1.22PM | SG KANDIS POLLS | He tells BN’s Lokman to 'keep on dreaming' if he thinks certain faction out to sabotage PKR.

S'wak to seek further clarification on 20pct oil royalty

S'wak to seek further clarification on 20pct oil royalty

Abang Johari says royalties and profits based on oil production are two different things.

After ministry's post harassment, Numan offered jobs abroad

After ministry's post harassment, Numan offered jobs abroad

Some may not want a pro-LGBT event organiser in the Youth Ministry, but offers roll in from overseas.

WhatsApp curbs message forwarding in bid to deter India lynch mobs

WhatsApp curbs message forwarding in bid to deter India lynch mobs

False messages about child abductors on WhatsApp have led to mass beatings this year.

S'gor speaker wants Johor to get serious about recognising opposition

S'gor speaker wants Johor to get serious about recognising opposition

INTERVIEW | Ng Suee Lim thinks RM1k allowance for state opposition leader is more of a ‘token’ sum.

S’pore health database of 1.5m, including PM, stolen

S’pore health database of 1.5m, including PM, stolen

'The attackers specifically and repeatedly targeted PM Lee Hsien Loong’s personal particulars...'

China and Malaysia ties continue to prosper, says DPM

China and Malaysia ties continue to prosper, says DPM

China ambassador Bai Tian met DPM Wan Azizah in Parliament on Thursday.

Three-cornered fight in Sg Kandis by-election

Three-cornered fight in Sg Kandis by-election

UPDATED 11.30AM | SG KANDIS POLLS | Contest between Zawawi and Lokman sees last-minute entry of independent. 

India's Modi stunned as rival Gandhi crosses parliament to hug him

India's Modi stunned as rival Gandhi crosses parliament to hug him

Gandhi interrupted a no-confidence debate by walking across the parliament floor to give his rival a hug.

Man arrested after knife attack on German bus

Man arrested after knife attack on German bus

The attacker, who is originally from Iran, has German nationality.

Sultan Nazrin wants Malays to change mindset to face changes

Sultan Nazrin wants Malays to change mindset to face changes

He expresses fear of the Malay race becoming extinct like the dinosaurs.

State gov't urged to provide sites for affordable homes

State gov't urged to provide sites for affordable homes

Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says this will reduce the cost of the homes.

Concern in White House over intelligence chief's Russian summit surprise

Concern in White House over intelligence chief's Russian summit surprise

The US intelligence chief did not know about plans for a second Trump-Putin summit.

GST and SST – What’s the difference and why it matters

GST and SST – What’s the difference and why it matters

KINIGUIDE | The ringgit and sen behind the two taxes and how it affects you – the end consumer.

Police set up special operations room to tackle gambling

Police set up special operations room to tackle gambling

IGP Mohamad Fuzi Harun says the public can lodge reports on gambling activities in all states.

The real danger of that love letter to the CIA

The real danger of that love letter to the CIA

COMMENT | This leak has repercussions that go beyond just slandering Najib.

Immigration vows to free country of undocumented migrants from Aug 31

Immigration vows to free country of undocumented migrants from Aug 31

DG Mustafar Ali says undocumented migrants will have till then to surrender, before firm action is taken.

Balakong rep killed in car crash; BN's fields Lokman in Sg Kandis

Balakong rep killed in car crash; BN's fields Lokman in Sg Kandis

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

Yoursay: Investigate ‘treasonous’ letter to CIA

Yoursay: Investigate ‘treasonous’ letter to CIA

YOURSAY | This is proof that Najib was not averse to foreign governments interfering in Malaysia.