Archive - 31 July 2018

Child marriage: Ministry needs accurate, latest statistics

Child marriage: Ministry needs accurate, latest statistics

PARLIAMENT | Minister Dr Wan Azizah is looking to compile the data currently collated by several agencies.

Anwar rubbishes Dr M-Azmin conspiracy

Anwar rubbishes Dr M-Azmin conspiracy

De facto PKR leader says not all of PM's moves should be interpreted in a political context.

Mokhzani-led firm bagged TM contract 5 days after GE14

Mokhzani-led firm bagged TM contract 5 days after GE14

Opcom Holdings awarded RM11.16 million Rakan Unifi contract on May 14.

University directors removed to ensure institutional reform, says Maszlee

University directors removed to ensure institutional reform, says Maszlee

Education minister responds to axing of three directors from the board of Universiti Malaya.

Lim: No import declaration made on Rosmah's jewellery

Lim: No import declaration made on Rosmah's jewellery

PARLIAMENT | He says this is based on checks on records available for seven years.

Mais moots raising marriageable age to 18, stricter requirements

Mais moots raising marriageable age to 18, stricter requirements

Selangor Islamic Council proposes five prerequisites for marriage to a minor to be approved.

Azmin: Dr M and I on Khazanah board not a manifesto violation

Azmin: Dr M and I on Khazanah board not a manifesto violation

Minister says it is important that the country's chief executive chairs the strategic investment fund.

'Ex-MEIO chief revealing contents of CIA letter may be treason'

'Ex-MEIO chief revealing contents of CIA letter may be treason'

Haniff Khatri Abdulla says Hasanah should not have admitted that the letter had nothing to do with Najib.

Zimbabwe's president, opponent both confident of win after close vote

Zimbabwe's president, opponent both confident of win after close vote

Observers say the contest between Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa are too close to call.

No more military titles for politicians, says Mat Sabu

No more military titles for politicians, says Mat Sabu

PARLIAMENT | Minister contends that this will help prevent political parties from influencing the military.

Mindef: Not all of our Sukhoi jets can fly

Mindef: Not all of our Sukhoi jets can fly

PARLIAMENT | Mat Sabu says only four of the 18 jets are operational, and the rest sent for repairs.

Kementerian siasat tuduhan rasuah, gangguan seks babitkan pegawai

Kementerian siasat tuduhan rasuah, gangguan seks babitkan pegawai

Tuduhan berkenaan dibuat melalui surat tidak bernama yang dihantar kepada Kementerian Pendidikan dan Malaysiakini.

Bestinet denies involvement in Nepali workers scam

Bestinet denies involvement in Nepali workers scam

It says it does not have a monopoly over the system and that 'there is a lot of misunderstanding'.

涉性骚扰实习医生,专科主任被令告假

涉性骚扰实习医生,专科主任被令告假

涉嫌性骚扰实习医生的专科部主任,已被勒令告假。

林冠英证实,纳吉签发500万花红给阿鲁甘达

林冠英证实,纳吉签发500万花红给阿鲁甘达

国会 林冠英证实《当今大马》的独家报道,即阿鲁甘达获得500万令吉的特别花红。

I helped erase chassis number on Morais’ car, says accused

I helped erase chassis number on Morais’ car, says accused

UPDATED 8.25PM | Seventh accused says he and former suspect eliminated the car’s ID on the day Morais went missing.

纳吉讥为“小丑部长”,末沙布斥卑劣暗箭伤人

纳吉讥为“小丑部长”,末沙布斥卑劣暗箭伤人

莫哈末沙布反击纳吉的“卡通小丑”讥讽,批评后者暗箭伤人,非绅士之举。

Lim warns BN-controlled Senate against not supporting SST bills

Lim warns BN-controlled Senate against not supporting SST bills

UPDATED 11.25PM | PARLIAMENT | If SST blocked, he says, it may see the country end up with a fiscal deficit.

Langkawi Nature Park denies shooting chimp amid Perhilitan probe

Langkawi Nature Park denies shooting chimp amid Perhilitan probe

Park owners Sentoria Group mulling legal action against those it claims are tarnishing its reputation.

Ministry probing graft, sexual harassment claims against top officers

Ministry probing graft, sexual harassment claims against top officers

Maszlee Malik says his officers are looking into the anonymous letter.

MH370报告揭违反程序,交通部将对付航管人员

MH370报告揭违反程序,交通部将对付航管人员

陆兆福说,当局将速成立内部委员会,以鉴定可采取的对付行动。

History forum sparks communism controversy, speaker vows to sue Utusan

History forum sparks communism controversy, speaker vows to sue Utusan

Activist-lawyer Fadiah Nadwa Fikri vows to sue paper for defamation over its coverage of forum on history textbooks.

Hasanah wants cops to probe who leaked CIA letter, cites security concern

Hasanah wants cops to probe who leaked CIA letter, cites security concern

She says such leaks can affect the trust of other intelligence agencies in MEIO.

MH370: Pegawai trafik udara akan dikenakan tindakan - Loke

MH370: Pegawai trafik udara akan dikenakan tindakan - Loke

Satu jawatankuasa dalaman akan ditubuhkan serta-merta bagi menentukan bentuk tindakan yang akan diambil.

S'wak to re-look policies to strengthen forest management

S'wak to re-look policies to strengthen forest management

CM Abang Johari says the draft policies were in the final stage of deliberation. 

通美门曝光后,MEIO情报人员大感担忧

通美门曝光后,MEIO情报人员大感担忧

“全世界的MEIO情报人员士气与信心摇摆,他们担忧及不愿分享情报。”

Tertuduh ke-7 mengaku padam nombor enjin, casis kereta Kevin Morais

Tertuduh ke-7 mengaku padam nombor enjin, casis kereta Kevin Morais

Diar berkata melakukan perkara itu selepas didesak bekas tertuduh kedua, yang kini telah dibebaskan. 

Jakel manager fined RM25k for hiring undocumented worker

Jakel manager fined RM25k for hiring undocumented worker

Kamaruddin Su pleads guilty to hiring Indonesian worker without a valid permit.

Guan Eng's charges: Best to let the court decide

Guan Eng's charges: Best to let the court decide

LETTER | The AG, who was formerly Lim's counsel, is under scrutiny and justice must be seen to be done. 

Pemuda PAS Kota Raja persoal seruan sokong Lokman

Pemuda PAS Kota Raja persoal seruan sokong Lokman

PRK SG KANDIS | Timbalan ketuanya berpendapat keputusan meminta penyokong PAS memberikan undi kepada calon Umno mesti dibuat di muktamar atau majlis syura.

Mahkamah bebaskan Jamal dengan ikat jamin RM20,000

Mahkamah bebaskan Jamal dengan ikat jamin RM20,000

Pemimpin Umno itu dibebaskan dengan ikat jamin RM20,000 dan tiga penjamin atas tiga pertuduhan dihadapinya.

“二家国产车已非婴孩”,智库吁降入口税刺激竞争

“二家国产车已非婴孩”,智库吁降入口税刺激竞争

阿德里建议政府可提升汽车入口的技术标准,但并非以增加进口税等方式保护本地产业。

The 'kapal simen' wreck - what's next?

The 'kapal simen' wreck - what's next?

LETTER | Could the proposed designation of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) be an option for Malaysia?

坚称纳吉没涉通美门,情报机关主任促查泄密黑手

坚称纳吉没涉通美门,情报机关主任促查泄密黑手

更新 哈萨那较后在警局外受访时拒绝受访,仅说:“有关信函与纳吉无关。”

In 'bin Abdullah’ case, Suhakam wants new gov't to curb child discrimination

In 'bin Abdullah’ case, Suhakam wants new gov't to curb child discrimination

Denying a child the right to bear father’s name inflicts injustice on innocent children, says Razali Ismail.

Proton and Perodua all grown up – Ideas counters Dr M's 'infant' claim

Proton and Perodua all grown up – Ideas counters Dr M's 'infant' claim

The government needs to have a clear mind about its direction, says economist.

A shocking 30,913 dirty eateries in Penang, govt warns of stern penalties

A shocking 30,913 dirty eateries in Penang, govt warns of stern penalties

State exco says the state will be firm in enforcing stringent health and food hygiene regulations.

Reconsider construction of PIL1 highway in Penang

Reconsider construction of PIL1 highway in Penang

LETTER | Concerned citizens have highlighted risks of increased air, water and soil pollution and higher traffic volume.

CIA letter nothing to do with Najib, says ex-intelligence DG

CIA letter nothing to do with Najib, says ex-intelligence DG

Hasanah Abdul Hamid files a police report over the letter to CIA seeking support for BN.

Saifuddin leads Malaysian delegation to 51st AMM/PMC in Singapore

Saifuddin leads Malaysian delegation to 51st AMM/PMC in Singapore

This will be Saifuddin's first participation at an Asean meeting.

Penjelasan Zam isu tutup sekolah tahfiz

Penjelasan Zam isu tutup sekolah tahfiz

ULASAN | Timbul kegemparan kerana ada pihak yang hanya membaca tajuk tanpa isinya.

Moratorium on bauxite mining extended until year-end

Moratorium on bauxite mining extended until year-end

This is because half a million tonnes of bauxite stockpile still remains uncleared at the ports, says a gov't spokesperson.

Swiss criminal probe seeks two 1MDB officials

Swiss criminal probe seeks two 1MDB officials

The duo is wanted in connection to bribery, misconduct in public office, money laundering.

Guru disyaki cabul pelajar tak dibenar mengajar

Guru disyaki cabul pelajar tak dibenar mengajar

Guru terbabit sedang bercuti tanpa gaji sejak pertengahan Julai dan hanya dibenarkan mengajar semula selepas siasatan selesai.

Tax evaders beware! Tougher punishment under new SST laws

Tax evaders beware! Tougher punishment under new SST laws

A repeat offender who tries to evade tax or assist others to do so can face up to four years longer in prison. 

Tribute to the fallen

Tribute to the fallen

Two armed forces personnel performing a pantomime during the Warriors' Day (Hari Pahlawan) celebration at the National Heroes Square in Putrajaya on Tuesday.

After almost 20 years, Penang flood mitigation project to begin

After almost 20 years, Penang flood mitigation project to begin

Jagdeep Singh Deo says federal gov't has finally confirmed RM150m for Sg Pinang flood mitigation project. 

EC: Constitutional amendments needed to lower voting age

EC: Constitutional amendments needed to lower voting age

Voting age can only be lowered once the law is amended and it will 'take a long time', says EC.

Sustainable public mobility is multidimensional

Sustainable public mobility is multidimensional

LETTER | Penang's master plan has various complementary modes of transport to increase public mobility.

'MRT3 may be revisited when country's finances improve'

'MRT3 may be revisited when country's finances improve'

Transport minister says the MRT circle line is considered cancelled for now. 

Is the gov't even capable of evaluating and picking GLC leaders?

Is the gov't even capable of evaluating and picking GLC leaders?

LETTER | 'In my opinion, Mahathir has got a bee in his bonnet about Khazanah.'

Lawyers group wants probe into another BTN course for court staff

Lawyers group wants probe into another BTN course for court staff

Among others, participants were told why it is important to keep BN in power, says Lawyers for Liberty.

Aviation chair resigns over ATC non-compliance of SOP in MH370 incident

Aviation chair resigns over ATC non-compliance of SOP in MH370 incident

Azharuddin Abd Rahman says he has tried his level best to assist in the search for the missing flight.

Harapan gov't sets in motion final leg of GST's repeal and replace

Harapan gov't sets in motion final leg of GST's repeal and replace

PARLIAMENT | The Goods and Services Tax (Repeal) Bill 2018 is tabled for its first reading today.

Azalina concerned over dropping of charges against Harapan leaders

Azalina concerned over dropping of charges against Harapan leaders

She warns the government not to create the wrong perception towards the judiciary.

Former minister, Sabah daily seek to bury turtle eggs suit

Former minister, Sabah daily seek to bury turtle eggs suit

UPDATED 6.55PM | Ismail Sabri's lawyer says both parties are seeking an amicable settlement.
 

卫生部设独立调查队,彻查实习医生受性骚案

卫生部设独立调查队,彻查实习医生受性骚案

祖基菲里透露,独立调查队成员来自卫生部、妇女部及其它相关机构。

Rethink the car industry, please

Rethink the car industry, please

LETTER | 'Timeless protection for any industry is a recipe for disaster, there is no record of a success story on this.'

Dzulkefly: Panel set up to probe sexual harassment claims

Dzulkefly: Panel set up to probe sexual harassment claims

Minister says panel was set up to investigate allegations against a hospital dept head.

Family denies PKR rep is critically ill

Family denies PKR rep is critically ill

Seri Setia assemblyperson Shaharuddin Badaruddin is resting for a month before resuming his duties.

After trio's charges dropped, Amnesty calls for repeal of Sedition Act

After trio's charges dropped, Amnesty calls for repeal of Sedition Act

It urges gov't to protect dissenters better, after charges are dropped for Zunar, Sivarasa and Surendran. 

A turning point for Terengganu?

A turning point for Terengganu?

COMMENT | Will PAS learn the lessons associated with GE14 and avoid its mistakes of the past?

US detects new activity at N Korea factory that built ICBMs - source

US detects new activity at N Korea factory that built ICBMs - source

Photos and infrared imaging indicate vehicles moving in and out of the facility at Sanumdong.

G25: Ali Hamsa should step down to save civil service's reputation

G25: Ali Hamsa should step down to save civil service's reputation

The chief secretary should take responsibility for the eroded confidence in the civil service, they say.

前锋报炒作左翼论坛,二主讲人反驳马共标签

前锋报炒作左翼论坛,二主讲人反驳马共标签

《前锋报》大肆炒作后,法蒂亚与法米双双驳斥《前锋报》报道,而法蒂亚更扬言准备提告。

Five reasons why Malays will not disappear from this earth

Five reasons why Malays will not disappear from this earth

COMMENT | The perceived threats to the culture and language are virtually non-existent.

Malaysia-Singapore ties very good, says Saifuddin

Malaysia-Singapore ties very good, says Saifuddin

The two neighbours want to further boost bilateral relations, adds the foreign minister.

抨首相亲掌国库控股,魏家祥:证明希盟不会守诺

抨首相亲掌国库控股,魏家祥:证明希盟不会守诺

魏家祥指出,希盟的大选宣言承诺缩减首相的权限,并且官联公司不会再有政治委任职。

Yoursay: New M'sia must speak out against old racism

Yoursay: New M'sia must speak out against old racism

YOURSAY | 'What Malay-Muslim rights have they lost so far?'

Stop the needless witch-hunt of Khazanah

Stop the needless witch-hunt of Khazanah

QUESTION TIME | Other coalition members are keeping strangely silent over Khazanah appointments.

从法官跨界出任议长,阿里夫誓言推动议会改革

从法官跨界出任议长,阿里夫誓言推动议会改革

专访 从司法界跨到立法界,阿里夫誓言推动议会改革,以恢复国会主权。

Yoursay: Dr M needs to pull the brakes on his car fetish

Yoursay: Dr M needs to pull the brakes on his car fetish

YOURSAY | ‘The deal was to have an open market. The days of trade protectionism are over.’

Maszlee urged to save Tamil school with dwindling enrolment

Maszlee urged to save Tamil school with dwindling enrolment

Only eight students are enrolled at the school in Kulim as the surrounding rubber estate no longer functions.

'Parliament reforms meaningless without mindset change'

'Parliament reforms meaningless without mindset change'

INTERVIEW | Speaker Mohamad Ariff believes a select committee system will promote greater accountability.