Archive - 20 August 2018

Utusan declares PN17 status, risks delisting

Utusan declares PN17 status, risks delisting

The publisher must submit a regularisation plan to Securities Commission or Bursa Securities within 12 months.

Terror ruled out, cops probe missing radioactive material as theft

Terror ruled out, cops probe missing radioactive material as theft

S'gor CID chief reveals the possibility of the device being stolen from the vehicle used to transport it.

M'sia, China welcome investment for mutual benefit

M'sia, China welcome investment for mutual benefit

The two sides also encourage collaboration and technology transfer in high-value investment segments. 

Musa Aman will be back soon, says IGP

Musa Aman will be back soon, says IGP

Mohamad Fuzi Harun says the cops are in touch with the former Sabah CM.  

Dr M looks to China as model of country's development

Dr M looks to China as model of country's development

PM says how China manages with 1.4 billion people is 'something of a miracle to us'.

Kini Dr M lihat China sebagai model pembangunan

Kini Dr M lihat China sebagai model pembangunan

Ia selaras dengan Dasar Pandang ke Timur untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara yang makmur.

Kerajaan tahu di mana Jho Low sembunyi, kata Daim

Kerajaan tahu di mana Jho Low sembunyi, kata Daim

Bagaimanapun beliau enggan mendedahkan butiran lanjut tentang perkara itu.

Gov't knows where Jho Low is, says Daim

Gov't knows where Jho Low is, says Daim

However, the CEP head declines to reveal the information when pressed about the fugitive's location.  

Time to do away with master-servant relationship

Time to do away with master-servant relationship

LETTER | Industrial relations needs a fresh air beyond minimum wage

SST能提高幸福感?财长答“谋事在人,成事在天”

SST能提高幸福感?财长答“谋事在人,成事在天”

更新 国会 “关于人民的幸福感,我不能给予保证。我们可以规划,但只有老天才能决定。” 

Will people be happier with SST? Guan Eng looks to the heavens

Will people be happier with SST? Guan Eng looks to the heavens

PARLIAMENT | Unable to provide an assurance, he says 'we can plan, but only God can determine'.

Gov't needs income, so BN senators clear path for SST

Gov't needs income, so BN senators clear path for SST

UPDATED 9.40PM | Monetary bills can also receive royal assent without upper house approval, says Khairul Azwan.

MOF under BN tops CEP's 'must improve governance' list

MOF under BN tops CEP's 'must improve governance' list

UPDATED 9.35PM | CEP head Daim Zainuddin says this is based on their findings during the past 100 days.

PM writes to PM – Dr M congratulates his fan, Imran Khan

PM writes to PM – Dr M congratulates his fan, Imran Khan

Mahathir congratulates Imran Khan on his appointment as Pakistan PM in a letter conveyed via Twitter.

Daim says CEP's term officially over, to consult Dr M on extension

Daim says CEP's term officially over, to consult Dr M on extension

UPDATED 9.55PM | He says a report on the council's recommendations will be submitted to the PM.
 

Gobind: Political ownership of the press will lead to misinformation

Gobind: Political ownership of the press will lead to misinformation

But communications minister stops short of saying that this would be regulated by the government.

Ministry urged to allow Penang’s 472 stateless kids to attend school

Ministry urged to allow Penang’s 472 stateless kids to attend school

'We cannot deny these children their right to education,' says Penang DCM II P Ramasamy.

BN-controlled Senate approves SST bills, repeals GST

BN-controlled Senate approves SST bills, repeals GST

UPDATED 8.30PM | PARLIAMENT | BN senators did not try to block bills, unlike their lower house colleagues.

Migrant worker wage decision sets dangerous precedent

Migrant worker wage decision sets dangerous precedent

LETTER | Labour Court decision empowers bad employers to continue engaging undocumented workers, knowing that claims are unenforceable.

Gov't to launch health insurance scheme for B40 next year

Gov't to launch health insurance scheme for B40 next year

Health minister says discussions are ongoing with Bank Negara and MOF on the financing of the scheme.

Calon pemilihan PKR diingatkan jangan serang peribadi - Amirudin

Calon pemilihan PKR diingatkan jangan serang peribadi - Amirudin

PEMILIHAN PKR | Calon yang bertanding pada pemilihan PKR diingatkan supaya tidak mengguna taktik kotor.

Court allows gov't to intervene in Lebanon jeweller's suit against Rosmah

Court allows gov't to intervene in Lebanon jeweller's suit against Rosmah

Intervention on the grounds that the gov't owns the jewellery, since it was allegedly bought using stolen funds.

China has a lot to teach us, says Mahathir

China has a lot to teach us, says Mahathir

PM says lessons can be gleaned from innovative entrepreneurs and dealing with unemployment.

Dr M hopes 'sympathetic' China will help M'sia fix fiscal woes

Dr M hopes 'sympathetic' China will help M'sia fix fiscal woes

In a press conference with Chinese premier, PM says he hopes they will understand problems faced by M'sia.

MCA P Pinang berkabung HARAPAN gagal tunai janji 100 hari

MCA P Pinang berkabung HARAPAN gagal tunai janji 100 hari

Berpakaian serba hitam, mereka mengadakan acara pengkebumian olok-olok bagi 'menyambut' genap 100 hari pentadbiran baru.

Set up RCI to review state of judiciary

Set up RCI to review state of judiciary

COMMENT | This is imperative to restore and protect its integrity.

Bersatu Youth slams MCA over call to challenge bumiputera congress

Bersatu Youth slams MCA over call to challenge bumiputera congress

Chew Mei Fun's challenge to Lim Guan Eng to stop the congress is deemed extreme and unconstitutional. 

Senator laments ‘unimportance’ of Dewan Negara rejecting SST bills

Senator laments ‘unimportance’ of Dewan Negara rejecting SST bills

PARLIAMENT | Ong Chong Swen says Sales Tax Bill will come into force regardless of the Senate's objections.

Use your brains, MCA! Transport minister firing on all cylinders over AES

Use your brains, MCA! Transport minister firing on all cylinders over AES

Loke rains criticism on MCA over the 'lopsided' deal inked by his predecessor.

Don't be ridiculous, MCA doesn't want to abolish bumiputera rights

Don't be ridiculous, MCA doesn't want to abolish bumiputera rights

COMMENT | Kian Ming should know better, it was DAP who had previously wanted to remove certain policies.

Afghanistan announces Aidiladha ceasefire with Taliban

Afghanistan announces Aidiladha ceasefire with Taliban

The ceasefire with Taliban insurgents will begin from Monday to mark the Islamic feast of sacrifice.

Penang MCA ‘mourns’ Harapan’s failure to keep 100 day promises

Penang MCA ‘mourns’ Harapan’s failure to keep 100 day promises

State party leaders staged a mock funeral service by candlelight on Saturday.

China, Malaysia to push forward bilateral ties

China, Malaysia to push forward bilateral ties

Premier Li says he hope to see greater balance in trade, while Dr M says the visit has been fruitful.

Sabahans deserve a third of national resources, says Rafizi

Sabahans deserve a third of national resources, says Rafizi

He says as an equal partner in forming the Federation, the state should get more.

Former AG Abu Talib appointed to Tabung Haji board

Former AG Abu Talib appointed to Tabung Haji board

Abu Talib's appointment began Aug 10, and he is also chairperson for the special committee on 1MDB.

Correct your 'Dr M-Daim plot' claim, Anwar tells PKR MP

Correct your 'Dr M-Daim plot' claim, Anwar tells PKR MP

The issue must be resolved before it gets worse, says the PKR president-elect.

Racial harmony bills to be tabled next year, says Waythamoorthy

Racial harmony bills to be tabled next year, says Waythamoorthy

UPDATED 6.40PM | PARLIAMENT | Public feedback will be sought before the bills are tabled in Parliament. 

Be neutral in and outside of the House, deputy speaker Nga told

Be neutral in and outside of the House, deputy speaker Nga told

NGO Engage says it is disturbed by his highly partisan behaviour outside the Dewan Rakyat.

TV3, Mazlan Ismail ask to settle Anwar lawsuit out of court

TV3, Mazlan Ismail ask to settle Anwar lawsuit out of court

UPDATED 2PM | PKR leader had sued them and Utusan for implying that he bribed the judiciary and the AGC.

Perak's plan to sell water to Penang to proceed, says Xavier

Perak's plan to sell water to Penang to proceed, says Xavier

If the plan materialises, a water tunnel linking both states will be built, the minister said. 

Bukit Aman probes police chief accused of sexually harassing his men

Bukit Aman probes police chief accused of sexually harassing his men

Senior officer is accused of sending lewd messages and groping his victims' private parts.

More transparency needed in foreign workers' screening

More transparency needed in foreign workers' screening

LETTER | MOH has to address the lack of transparency and solve problems faced by the general practitioners who provide health screenings.

Live and let live: We must stop spreading hate against the LGBT

Live and let live: We must stop spreading hate against the LGBT

LETTER | What good is a government if they can’t even stand up to defend the plight of the vulnerable people.

PKR takes first swing at PAS candidate for Seri Setia

PKR takes first swing at PAS candidate for Seri Setia

SERI SETIA POLLS | Dr Halimah Ali asked to step down from the Selangor Public Library Board. 

100 days and the ten deadly sins

100 days and the ten deadly sins

COMMENT | We need to rid ourselves of these bad habits to truly be instruments for change.

Najib happy that Dr M now 'enjoying' fruits of Proton-Geely deal

Najib happy that Dr M now 'enjoying' fruits of Proton-Geely deal

Had no decision been made to sell Proton shares, he says, there would be nothing for PM to witness in China.

Report: Cops, AELB scramble to find missing radioactive device

Report: Cops, AELB scramble to find missing radioactive device

The radiological dispersal device could be used for nefarious purposes or cause radiation exposure.

‘Are you really Chinese? Why is your skin dark?’

‘Are you really Chinese? Why is your skin dark?’

COMMENT | If Putrajaya really wanted, it could solve statelessness with the stroke of a pen.

The real reforms we expected in 100 days

The real reforms we expected in 100 days

COMMENT | More and more it seems as if its election pledges were just populist moves to secure votes.

Series of quakes rocks Indonesia's Lombok, causing panic

Series of quakes rocks Indonesia's Lombok, causing panic

This includes a powerful 6.9 magnitude tremor that struck the holiday island yesterday, killing one.

Yoursay: Writing off AES summonses an unnecessary populist move

Yoursay: Writing off AES summonses an unnecessary populist move

YOURSAY | ‘The gov’t is reinforcing a bad culture of non-compliance among drivers.’

Yoursay: Ali Hamsa won't be missed, civil service is in dismal state

Yoursay: Ali Hamsa won't be missed, civil service is in dismal state

YOURSAY | 'What good has he done, except assisting Najib to brainwash civil servants...'

Dr M: ECRL is like taking a loan to buy your wife a diamond

Dr M: ECRL is like taking a loan to buy your wife a diamond

One should not land in debt by borrowing more than what one can pay, says the PM.

Dr M soothes Chinese investors' concerns; Najib told to give up info on Jho Low

Dr M soothes Chinese investors' concerns; Najib told to give up info on Jho Low

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