Archive - 3 September 2018

Public presence during caning must be reviewed - Mujahid

Public presence during caning must be reviewed - Mujahid

He says the ministry felt that the case followed the legal process of the state.

T'ganu Amanah backs punishment for lesbian couple

T'ganu Amanah backs punishment for lesbian couple

It says such punishments are necessary to curtail the spread of homosexual intercourse.

Power abuse: MACC detains ex-S'gor state rep

Power abuse: MACC detains ex-S'gor state rep

This is to assist in an investigation of abuse of power involving RM50,000.

Senator minta k'jaan utamakan lebuh raya berbanding ECRL

Senator minta k'jaan utamakan lebuh raya berbanding ECRL

Datuk Razali Idris berkata keputusan kerajaan untuk mengkaji semula pembinaan ECRL adalah tepat.

PM: SST and actual GST collections not much difference to gov't revenue

PM: SST and actual GST collections not much difference to gov't revenue

Dr M says the unpaid GST input tax refunds has given the impression GST can raise more money. 

S'pore hopes to reach mutually acceptable outcome on HSR

S'pore hopes to reach mutually acceptable outcome on HSR

Both sides were currently in discussions on Malaysia’s request to defer the project, says its Transport Ministry. 

PM says also shocked by news of Guan Eng's acquittal

PM says also shocked by news of Guan Eng's acquittal

The PM is responding to a statement by the MACC also expressing shock over the decision.

Mujahid: Sebat pesalah syariah proses biasa undang-undang

Mujahid: Sebat pesalah syariah proses biasa undang-undang

Berhubung hukuman ke atas dua wanita yang menjalani enam kali sebatan di Mahkamah Tinggi Syariah Kuala Terengganu.

Islam teaches dignity, mercy, says Khairy on T’ganu caning

Islam teaches dignity, mercy, says Khairy on T’ganu caning

Rembau MP adds the punishment on the two women should not have been carried out in public.

Khalid: Tuduhan HARAPAN mahu hapus institusi raja bohong

Khalid: Tuduhan HARAPAN mahu hapus institusi raja bohong

Dakwaan itu kata Khalid dibuat ketika satu program politik di Perak yang mahu membela nasib Melayu dan Islam.

AMANAH T'ganu sokong hukuman sebat pesalah seks sejenis

AMANAH T'ganu sokong hukuman sebat pesalah seks sejenis

Pengerusi HARAPAN negeri pula selar pihak sebar kenyataan kata gabungan itu bantah hukuman tersebut.

Khalid: Allegation of gov't won't defend monarchy institution a lie

Khalid: Allegation of gov't won't defend monarchy institution a lie

The claim propagated by the opposition was made only to gain support from the people, says minister.

Education Ministry to set up Bahasa Melayu Council - Maszlee

Education Ministry to set up Bahasa Melayu Council - Maszlee

PARLIAMENT | This is to empower the DBP and give it a more pro-active role, says minister.

Kes Guan Eng: Mereka terkejut, saya pun terkejut - Dr M

Kes Guan Eng: Mereka terkejut, saya pun terkejut - Dr M

kemaskini 8.20mlm PM berkata demikian dalam satu sidang media di Istana Qashr Munee di Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

Bolehkah warga asing beli hartanah di Malaysia?

Bolehkah warga asing beli hartanah di Malaysia?

Kenyataan PM timbulkan kekeliruan berhubung perundangan di Malaysia yang benarkan warga asing membeli hartanah.

周美芬质疑林冠英获释,“司法界最黑暗一天”

周美芬质疑林冠英获释,“司法界最黑暗一天”

林冠英与商人彭丽君在“购屋案”无罪释放,马华副总会长周美芬表示,这让人质疑是否有政治力量操控司法。

普通法不允鞭打女性,SIS抨登州伊庭违法

普通法不允鞭打女性,SIS抨登州伊庭违法

伊斯兰姐妹强调,《刑事程序法典》第289条文阐明,不能对女性实施鞭笞。

Explain Guan Eng's acquittal, MACC and AGC told

Explain Guan Eng's acquittal, MACC and AGC told

UPDATED 6.47PM | C4 executive director says it raises questions about gov't institutions' independence.  

Pemuda PAS: SPRM tak perlu terkejut

Pemuda PAS: SPRM tak perlu terkejut

Keputusan mahkamah kes Guan Eng itu sudah dijangkakan, kata Ahmad Fadhli Shaari.

DPM's catastrophic handling of child bride case

DPM's catastrophic handling of child bride case

LETTER | Wan Azizah's interview raises serious questions as to whether she is really committed to ending child marriages in M'sia.

MOF announces appointment of new Prasarana boss

MOF announces appointment of new Prasarana boss

Guan Eng: He will also play a major role in restructuring the company.

Azmin: KL-S'pore HSR deferred indefinitely

Azmin: KL-S'pore HSR deferred indefinitely

Malaysia will only pay a penalty if the project is eventually cancelled.

Proton records highest sales in 36 months

Proton records highest sales in 36 months

The national carmaker sold 9,501 units in August alone - the highest sales figure during the period.

一马案调查预计年底完成

一马案调查预计年底完成

一马公司案调查还剩下40%,涉及至少在5个国家的搜证工作。

Ex-spy chief freed from MACC custody

Ex-spy chief freed from MACC custody

UPDATED 1.58PM | Court rejects MACC's request for RM50k deposit for Hasanah's release but orders her to surrender her passport. 

Caning of two T'ganu women unlawful, claim SIS, MCA

Caning of two T'ganu women unlawful, claim SIS, MCA

UPDATED 7.31PM | The execution of the sentence raises questions as to who authorised it, the NGO says.

阿兹敏证实展延高铁,惟未透露复工期限

阿兹敏证实展延高铁,惟未透露复工期限

阿兹敏称,展延期间将商讨如何减少工程费用,并专注在马新之间的国际服务班次。

Free Commercial Zone will boost Penang’s economy

Free Commercial Zone will boost Penang’s economy

LETTER | Most ports in the world would already have a free zone but Penang is still lacking one.

Caning for two women caught in car tryst finally carried out

Caning for two women caught in car tryst finally carried out

The women were given six strokes at the Syariah High Court in full view of the public gallery.

Zenith's defamation suit against Gerakan Youth leader settled

Zenith's defamation suit against Gerakan Youth leader settled

This is the suit filed against Jason Loo for alleging discrepancies in Penang undersea tunnel cost.

Myanmar jails Reuters reporters for seven years in landmark secrets case

Myanmar jails Reuters reporters for seven years in landmark secrets case

Judge says Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, breached the OSA when they obtained confidential documents on the killing of Rohingya Muslims. 

The real help that taxi drivers need

The real help that taxi drivers need

LETTER | It will be counterproductive if such assistance lures more drivers into a low-income trap.

Selangor Sultan agrees to raise marriageable age to 18

Selangor Sultan agrees to raise marriageable age to 18

UPDATED 12.54PM | S'GOR DUN | Selangor ruler says he's concerned about the impact of marital life on underaged girls, and the consequences on society.

Can't reveal if Koh under 'suspects' list' as info under OSA - Immigration

Can't reveal if Koh under 'suspects' list' as info under OSA - Immigration

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | The department's deputy director for security says even he does not have access to such information.

Streram's misfeasance in public office suit to go on trial

Streram's misfeasance in public office suit to go on trial

Streram filed this misfeasance suit for not being able to contest the Rantau seat in GE14.

K’tan gov’t wants to nip Syiah problem in bud, says exco

K’tan gov’t wants to nip Syiah problem in bud, says exco

Exco Mohd Nassuruddin says they will be proactive to probe followers to get the necessary evidence to charge them.

Average of 15,000 traffic offences a day during AES grace period - Loke

Average of 15,000 traffic offences a day during AES grace period - Loke

UPDATED 2.04PM |  Sharp increase shows errant motorists deliberately flouted traffic rules during 'no summonses period', says transport minister.

Husam Musa sworn in as senator

Husam Musa sworn in as senator

He took his oath of office in front of Dewan Negara president this morning.

Mohd Zawawi sworn in as Sg Kandis assemblyperson

Mohd Zawawi sworn in as Sg Kandis assemblyperson

He took his oath of office in front of Selangor state assembly speaker Ng Sue Lim.

MACC 'very shocked' by Guan Eng's acquittal

MACC 'very shocked' by Guan Eng's acquittal

The decision was made by the Attorney-General's Chambers,  not by the MACC, the graft-buster says. 

Law-abiding motorists may enjoy discounts next year

Law-abiding motorists may enjoy discounts next year

UPDATED 2.13PM | The Transport Ministry wants to incentivise motorists to be law-abiding, says its minister.

After Umno, MCA too accuses DAP of being PM's cheerleader

After Umno, MCA too accuses DAP of being PM's cheerleader

'They are only capable of issuing statements to agree with and praise the prime minister,' Wee says of the DAP MPs.

Company owned by Malaysians clearing PNG forests

Company owned by Malaysians clearing PNG forests

LETTER | Clearing forests for palm oil or any other agricultural crop is unacceptable and must stop.

Umno preparing 'army' to 'destroy' Harapan - Lokman

Umno preparing 'army' to 'destroy' Harapan - Lokman

The Umno supreme council member claims that the party's protest prowess is now even better.

MACC looking for two individuals to assist in investigations

MACC looking for two individuals to assist in investigations

According to sources, one of them was an aide to the former Malacca CM during GE13.

Rafizi issues apology to Rahman over nepotism claim

Rafizi issues apology to Rahman over nepotism claim

UPDATED 13:09 | Rafizi claimed he obtained the information from a journalist and did not verify it.

PKR lawmaker opposes making CEP report secret

PKR lawmaker opposes making CEP report secret

Abdullah Sani says keeping the report a secret goes against Harapan's promise of transparency. 

Court drops graft charges against Guan Eng, Phang

Court drops graft charges against Guan Eng, Phang

UPDATED 12.09PM | The former Penang CM and businessperson Phang Li Koon are granted full acquittals.

PKR risks another crisis by having Azmin as No 2, says Kapar MP

PKR risks another crisis by having Azmin as No 2, says Kapar MP

Abdullah Sani claims Azmin's personal agenda overrides the party's interests. 

Probes into 1MDB expected to be wrapped up by year end - report

Probes into 1MDB expected to be wrapped up by year end - report

Sources say the complexity of the scandal means it will take time to build an airtight case.

'True' Merdeka comes when the Malay mind is liberated

'True' Merdeka comes when the Malay mind is liberated

COMMENT | It is not the uneducated, or the rural folk, who pose the greatest danger to our community.

Report: Johor proposes 30pct M'sian quota in Forest City properties

Report: Johor proposes 30pct M'sian quota in Forest City properties

The state came up with this over concerns of mainland Chinese migrating, says housing exco.

Crazy Rich Malaysians

Crazy Rich Malaysians

COMMENT | Crazy Malaysians beat Crazy Singaporeans anytime.

Yoursay: 50 years later, we’re still talking about ‘Malay Dilemma’

Yoursay: 50 years later, we’re still talking about ‘Malay Dilemma’

YOURSAY | ‘I will bet that 61 years down the road, we will still be talking about this problem.’

Mahathir to honour Harapan agreement on succession

Mahathir to honour Harapan agreement on succession

He's confident Anwar is now more mature and much experienced, PM told Malaysians in Brunei last night.

Yoursay: If illegal cash can go through KLIA, what about drugs?

Yoursay: If illegal cash can go through KLIA, what about drugs?

YOURSAY | ‘It is easy to see how corruption in one area infects the entire political body.’

GST refunds 101 for beginners

GST refunds 101 for beginners

COMMENT | As we wait for investigations to be wrapped up on the unreturned RM19.4b in GST refunds…

Merdeka after May 9

Merdeka after May 9

COMMENT | Many hoisted the flag proudly this year - but have we earned independence?

Guan Eng schools Najib on missing funds; Hisham Rais, Anwar spar over facts

Guan Eng schools Najib on missing funds; Hisham Rais, Anwar spar over facts

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