Archive - 26 July 2018

It's not an agenda in Harapan's manifesto, the party's education bureau head says.

However, the elections are dogged by allegations of vote-rigging by most of his opponents.

LETTER | Besides, a feasible transport master plan requires an efficient road network.

UPDATED 11.16PM | EXCLUSIVE | Rafizi Ramli describes this as a contest between career politicians and reformists.

This amidst the total population figure hitting 32.4 million by 2020.

COMMENT | 'Lim Kit Siang should call for investigations over the leak of the document to the media and plug it, instead of obsessing over me.'

The opposition leader urges the gov't to choose those who are talented to assure investors.

马哈迪说，中国国力强大，而大马必须思考如何从中国的强势国力中受惠。

Harapan gov't will 'undoubtedly' support the Chinese independent high schools, says minister. 

LETTER | What was previously thought as a safe refuge for elephants also appears to be a supplier to ghastly zoos.

UPDATED 8.01PM | She says there are existing provisions where action can be taken against those involved.

COMMENT | Claims that the new gov't is antagonistic towards improving economic ties with China are misleading.  

COMMENT | Politicians who ignored Mazlee’s educational reform proposals are doing public discourse a grave disservice.

Group also questions silence among Harapan leaders in defending P Ramasamy.

He says Malaysia will instead seek ways to benefit from China's wealth and power.

SG KANDIS POLLS | Local Umno division believes ex-PM's presence boosts BN's campaign, despite residents' doubts.

He says parliamentarians from both sides need to discuss the certificate’s recognition.

Mahathir says he will remain as PM beyond the period agreed with Harapan partners if the people want him to do so.

The chief minister says this amidst concerns raised that the project will have a negative environmental impact.

The report is estimated to cost RM1.1 million and will cover 3 million hectares, says Nazri Ngah.

Khazanah was envisioned as an institution to create wealth for the country, not just the bumis, ex-PM says.

The deputy speaker says there is 'still time' to name the PAC chair and deputy. 

New sponsored water dispenser and coffee stand will help provide media-friendly environment, says Nga Kor Ming. 

PARLIAMENT | This is a temporary, however, as the minister says he's in discussion with the home ministry on a new policy.

UEC is an easy way for non-Malays to enter the civil service without being fluent in Malay, says K'tan MB.

UPDATED 7.36PM | Umno sec-gen says new group will be 'similar in nature' to shadow cabinet, though not named as such.

Human rights group says 22-year-old M Rajanthiran has been missing since March and feared murdered.

Judicial commissioner fixes the date after mediation efforts failed.

N Surendran says it's the gov't, not House speaker, that decides motions and bills to be debated.

Beijing police say the suspect, a 26-year-old man from China's Inner Mongolia region, had injured his hand.

PARLIAMENT | The transport minister says AirAsia’s proposal to refurbish T2 of KK airport will be examined 'from technical viewpoint'.

The former premier maintains that he had no knowledge of the said letter.

He says he submitted his resignation letter on July 17 and is now "jobless".

PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution adds he is going to Turkey to meet Anwar and discuss election preparations. 

He says he wasn't serious when he suggested the next by-election could be in Langkawi.

SG KANDIS POLLS | The PKR man clarifies the thorny event is taking place in a neighbouring constituency.

UPDATED 5.07PM | PARLIAMENT | What has happened to this promise, the Pekan MP asks the government.

Youth chief Wong Kah Woh says Maszlee's response on Chinese independent high schools is similar to BN era.

Finance minister responds to MCA claiming that he has lesser powers compared to Azmin Ali.

The party urges Harapan leaders to clarify minister's statement on recruitment of Indians for civil service.
 

Chow Kon Yeow says 'inaccurate visuals and descriptions' of the Pan Island Link have been issued.  

UPDATED 5.52PM | The departure of Azman Mokhtar and eight other board members will allow the PM some choice, says the finance minister.

UPDATED 12:54 PM | This is in light of a survey showing almost 80 percent of junior doctors had been bullied at work.

'If we are taking about refomasi, why should we be afraid to appoint an opposition member?'
 

PKR's Afif Bahardin reiterates that the CEP plays an advisory role and the government makes the decisions.

'My fear: GLCs will be broken up and flogged off to a new set of 1990-esque businessmen'.

MP PAS berkata,manifesto HARAPAN menyebut royalti akan diberi berdasarkan pengeluaran dan bukan keuntungan.

This, she says, is beacuse of the matter of the nearly RM40 million allegedly abused last year.

This after Azmin Ali says the government may review the NEP and New Economic Model.

Minister's insinuation is allegedly made against Malaysia Chess Federation secretary Sophian A Yusuf.

Sources say her resignation is 'inevitable' as Prasarana sought extra RM22b for LRT3 under her watch.

Jihadist fighters stormed several villages and staged suicide blasts in the provincial capital Sweida.

They are made in China and soon could be hit by punitive tariffs of Trump’s own making.

UPDATED 4.40PM | SG KANDIS POLLS | Koperasi Hijrah Selangor says the event was actually planned before news of the by-election.

Cricket hero-turned-politician Khan’s PTI is reportedly leading in 113 of 272 contested seats.

COMMENT | It was then the biggest financial scandal in our history – second only to the BMF scandal.

COMMENT | Even without Sosma, our Penal Code is enough to 'preserve security, save lives'.

This comes following criticism from the PM earlier this month that the fund had strayed from its original purpose.

YOURSAY | ‘Had Umno really supported Act 355, it would have been debated and approved.’

QUESTION TIME | Set up a unit trust scheme to benefit all M’sians, not just connected bigwigs.

COMMENT | The health minister needs to weed out corruption inherent in the medical sector.

The minister says the decision lies with the speaker, in line with separation of powers.

YOURSAY | ‘I totally agree with Bersih. It is akin to buying favours to vote for the PKR candidate.’

The Bersatu strategist denies a foreign news report that the council is muscling in on gov't turf.

A class in a primary school is closed after four pupils were infected.

He will also meet with the chairperson of Geely Global during his five-day working visit.

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