Archive - 2 September 2018

Minister Salahuddin Ayub says this is to protect the interest of local fishermen.

He says nobody expected the economy would be this bad, and made worse by Felda and 1MDB issues.

Police say the boy’s father lodged report after seeing a video clip that went viral on WhatsApp.  

What about Nurul Izzah who said she will not vacate her seat for her father, PKR deputy president asks.

Jelas Lim, cukai ke atas ikan kering, ikan masin dan udang kering hanya cadangan sebelum ini namun tidak dilaksanakan.

Police say the suspect is remanded until Wednesday to facilitate probe under Section 298A of Penal Code.

The success of seven gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals betters the 2014 collection in South Korea.    

UPDATED 9.30PM | Finance minister clarifies that the tax was only a proposal but not implemented.

Countries had agreed to limit warming to 'well below' the 2°C target in the Paris climate agreement.

He is responding to daughter Nurul Izzah who described the ex-IGP as a 'brutal assaulter of an innocent man'. 

'No, I was not informed. My officers did not tell me. So, I guess it is not true,' says Shukri Abdull.

UPDATED 7.20PM | 'These are certainly not luxury food items consumed by the rich,' says sec-gen Sivarajan. 

COMMENT | This is a private sector project which is unrelated to the ECRL and two gas pipeline projects.

COMMENT | Former PM's statement is without basis and absolutely untrue.

Finance Ministry says it was an administrative decision and 'done without political interference'.

BALAKONG POLLS | Tan cites the lack of motions submitted in the S'gor assembly as evidence of this.

UPDATED 5.35PM | This follows PKR leader accusing him of 'fabricating' tales of closed-door gov't discussions.

"Bila menulis jangan jadi penyerang yang ganas, tiada fakta atau penjilat," kata presiden PKR.

SERI SETIA POLLS | Harapan candidate refutes allegation made by his PAS opponent, Dr Halimah Ali.

While Thailand has strict child protection laws, they keep a hands-off approach on Muslim matters.

Beliau bagaimanapun tidak menafikan isu itu menimbulkan rasa tidak puas hati pelbagai pihak tetapi meminta insiden 'mata lebam' itu dijadikan pengajaran.

Saifuddin says his ministry will coordinate efforts with the Finance and Communications Ministries.

Finance minister says prepaid users should receive full RM10 value when buying RM10 mobile prepaid.

'Kiss helps children in poverty. It is not a bribe,' says S'gor exco Siti Mariah Mahmud.

COMMENT | The diverse council will offer advice to the gov't to infuse our philosophy into the education policy.

PRK SERI SETIA | Calon HARAPAN itu menegaskan beliau juga tidak memberi sumbangan atau barang kepada mana-mana pengundi.

PRK BALAKONG | Sebuah kerajaan yang sihat perlukan pembangkang yang kuat, kata calon MCA Tan Chee Teong.

“我们须接受党内有不一致的事实，确实有人不想安华接任第8任首相。”

ADUN SPEAKS | We should know the real reason behind the move, as those given are unconvincing.

Hasanah's counsel says that this was among MACC's reasons to extend his client's remand period.

Putrajaya Magistrate's Court only grants one-day remand extension after MACC had asked for seven.

Bekas ketua pengarah MEIO akan dibebaskan esok selepas mahkamah menolak permohonan lanjutan reman tujuh hari oleh SPRM, kata peguamnya.

He claims attempts are being made to stymie his bid as some don't want to see Anwar take the mantle.

政府举行土著大会后，巫统等组织也在霹州巴西沙叻发起“马来人挺身集会”。

Health minister says that several ministries requested more, but all eventually agreed to the figure.

Laporan jawatankuasa siasatan bebas itu juga akan dibincangkan di Kabinet, kata Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

McCain's daughter says the one-time Vietnam POW was the 'real thing', unlike those who live lives of 'privilege'.

National men's squash team of Yuen, Mohd Nafiizwan and Ng edges Hong Kong 2-1.

He says this will happen in less than two years should the price of goods rise under the revised tax system.

UPDATED 1.50PM | The remaining 313 will be revamped and rebranded as Community Clinics, health minister states.

Suspect identified as 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit.

The 42-year-old Vietnamese national used a counterfeit Johor Immigration Dept stamp to stay in M'sia.

Mohd Haniff Khatri Abdulla also wants a special taskforce and RCI to uphold the integrity of the institution.

Annuar Musa says the party survived years after Anwar left, and will continue to grow stronger without him.

The 5am accident occurred when the bus carrying 37 passengers rammed into the road divider.

COMMENT | Yes they can, if they work hard and work smart.

YOURSAY | ‘It is leadership by example. And we have had some of the worst examples.’

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

Umno leader claims AG Tommy Thomas can prosecute Malay rulers in special court set up by PM. 

Finance Ministry will seek feedback and conduct study on whether some goods should be taxed.

Umno Pasir Salak MP leads crowd in chant of 'DAP is the enemy' at pro-Malay rights rally.