Archive - 5 September 2018

She says this in a debate between four candidates running for vice-president in the PKR elections.

COMMENT | The RM1,050 amount is exactly what employers were asking for.

Execs will testify on slow response to Russian interference in 2016 US elections.

PARLIAMENT | The council, says Saifuddin, will discuss six clusters contributing to the rising cost of living.

DG Mustafar Ali says the Bangladeshi victims were found in a dormitory of a migrant worker supplier company.

Rizam Ismail announced as head of the committee in the state assembly today.

PM says sometimes that Harapan is too idealistic, but Anwar tells him 'we are no longer in the 1980s'.

Najib wanted an 'arrangement', he claims, to which he told the ex-PM to take it up with Mahathir.

Gov't stresses that it will not provide subsidies to employers to deal with the minimum wage increase. 

The minister's appointment was done upon consent of the Pahang sultan and based on his background, it says.

Individual named 'Dato Khairul' had threatened to demolish their homes, claimed to be under Mahathir's orders.

Puad Zarkashi alleges 'invisible hands' at play in decision to drop graft charges against finance minister.

DAP lawmaker Lim Lip Eng wants the government to look into opposition MPs 'who come in big chauffeur-driven cars' as well.

He questions Putrajaya's willingness to fork out RM45 million for deferment and incur higher construction cost in 2020.

‘Poor practices’ result in errors and duplication of research data.

His itinerary, though released by an individual who Sarawak PKR deny knowing, is confirmed by an aide.

The nine-km wall currently shields the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park.

George Varughese says it is the prerogative of the public prosecutor to drop the charges.

LETTER | It has taken advanced countries decades to achieve the desired level of waste segregation at source.

LETTER | Many countries have already instituted bans on corporal punishment, including some from OIC.

He maintains that he is not a fugitive and is back to fulfil his responsibilities as a state rep.

Harapan gov't must step in immediately to solve the 'serious crisis', says Tras rep Chow Yu Hui.

LETTER | Let us pray that they will see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The former Selangor assemblyperson was remanded in probe on abuse of RM50,000 in gov't funds.

One allegedly threatened to burn a boy's private part with a lighter and cut it off with gardening scissors.

BALAKONG POLLS | They cavort with PAS and Umno while accusing DAP of selling out Chinese, he tells voters.

ULASAN l Najib patut menjawab mengapa jumlah ini merosot dengan mendadak sebanyak RM11.41 bilion atau 96 peratus.

MP SPEAKS | 'My interactions with athletes, sports professionals, fans have inspired me to work harder to develop M'sian sports.'

UPDATED 4.48PM | Lim Teck Ghee believes the 'pillaging' of public coffers would continue regardless.

PRK l BALAKONG l Chew berkata keterbukaan MCA dalan kerjasama politik itu juga tidak terhad hanya bagi tempoh pilihan raya sahaja.

'I support you, you support me'...the next day, the axe falls, recalls Tawfik Ismail.

MTEM's Ahmad Yazid says the commission could monitor and investigate activities perceived as sabotaging the economy.

Ini kerana terdapat kebimbangan susulan keputusan menggugurkan pendakwaan terhadap menteri kewangan, kata NGO itu.

The Bangsar-based firm Tatum claims it is owed this sum for work on the Bukit Tunku unit.

This is made possible following the passing of an amendment to a state syariah enactment, says MB.  

Vague, ambiguous statements and inconsistent policies can dent investor confidence, says MCCC.

The simple ceremony was witnessed by the prime minister and chief secretary to the gov’t.

BALAKONG POLLS | Political experts say chances are high despite concerns of low voters turnout.

ULASAN l Saya percaya Menteri Hal Ehwal Ekonomi ini keliru dengan kefahaman konsep ekonomi dan matematik beliau.

This comes with concerns over the decision to drop prosecution against the finance minister, it says.

Thum Ping Tjin ruffles feathers after endorsing Malaysia post-May 9.

Reezal Merican says Maszlee’s appointment as IIUM president goes against his commitment to free varsities from political interference.

BALAKONG POLLS | MCA president targets the DAP sec-gen over his 'I am Malaysian' statement.

LETTER | Only serious action will send a reminder to the current officials that they cannot be inefficient or be corrupt anymore.

Ismail Bakar also tells them not to be lullabied by dreams of the past.

The criminalisation of private consensual sexual activities – whatever sexual proclivities – violates international human rights law.

Ex-PM responds to Azmin's remarks on BR1M and explains that B40 will always exist.

ADUN SPEAKS | The Pahang gov’t should focus on the state’s economy and livelihood issues, rather than introduce outdated laws.

UPDATED 12.27PM | The former CM has already left by flight from an undisclosed location.

This will ensure customers get full value for top-up payments, says the ministry.

UPDATED 2.03PM | This comes after judge allows EC and R Vidyananthan’s preliminary objection.

These cases can't be given equal treatment, Hanipa Maidin says to queries raised by Umno leaders.

The duo was jailed for seven years on official secrets charges on Tuesday.

J Gunamalar also calls for AG Tommy Thomas to file a notice of appeal.

According to a poll, Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany is now the second biggest party.

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

KINIGUIDE | A quick look at the relevant syariah enactment and criminal procedures for this punishment.

Kampung Tunku rep Lim Yi Wei points out the Harapan government's promise to ensure full autonomy for universities.

YOURSAY | Mahathir is confusing the real issue with another distracting issue.

LETTER | For those of us who voted for a change, it meant waking up to a renewed sense of pride.

YOURSAY | 'Let the court acquit the finance minister - no one would complain then.'

COMMENT | 'I worry that my generation knows how to defeat monsters, without knowing how they are made.'

Don’t go back on Harapan’s word but find ways to deliver the promise made, says Bukit Assek rep.

BALAKONG POLLS | PAS sec-gen makes history by speaking on MCA’s ceramah stage.

FT Minister urges City Hall officers to highlight any such practices.

Deal inked between camp operators and previous gov’t not due to expire until 2020.

Ahmad Samsuri says the punishment is a strong message to deter people from LGBT activities.