Archive - 6 September 2018

His questioning by the MACC had to be cut short.

BALAKONG POLLS | He says MCA is a loyal friend and BN is still surviving as a coalition.

SERI SETIA POLLS | UPDATED 12.24AM | The PKR president-elect says he is not interested in positions.

However, campaigners caution much more needs to be done for acceptance and equality.

The AGC has submitted the latest details to the courts including bank transaction details of the two.

LETTER | Give the man some credit. Has he lost all faculties of reasoning, fairness and the will to discern?

LETTER | All provisions of law prohibiting and/or condemning LGBT are inconsistent with the Federal Constitution and are therefore void.

LETTER | Just return the rights to Sarawak and then re-negotiate the terms and conditions.

“艾薇手艺公司有意进一步反告塔屯公司，并索偿逾200万令吉。”

SERI SETIA POLLS | Many of the constituent’s voters say they would vote for the party rather than the candidate.

The tiff between the two interior design companies stem from contractual matters.

LETTER | The Malaysian Water Forum also strongly agrees that the best way to protect forest reserves is through legislation.

INTERVIEW | Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says members must be allowed to voice their opinions freely, even if critical.

Ex-minister responds to ex-PM's question on her allegation concerning military land.

Beijing dispatched a frigate and two helicopters to challenge the British vessel, but both sides remained calm.

LETTER | Maszlee should step down as the IIUM president and focus on his ministry duties.

COMMENT | 'It’s about time political parties' Islamic agenda focus more on economic well-being and people's welfare.'

Consideration given to the current challenging economic conditions is greatly appreciated, says FMM.

Ex-PM says he just found out this is the solution to deal with the allegations of him selling the nation.

He wants all Malaysians and foreigners facing charges to appeal to the 'kind and generous' Tommy Thomas.

Harapan has been in power for five months but there have been no announcements on these two allegations, says Najib.

MP SPEAKS | RM50 increment is an insult to the 15 million labour force in the country.

Exco Tan Hong Pin says council was merely enforcing a 2006 guideline set by previous administration.

SERI SETIA POLLS | Umno also promises to invite PAS to its AGM, and expects this gesture to be reciprocated.

UPDATED 5:24PM | Norman a/l Kong says Wan Rosdy gave the money through another person. 

PARLIAMENT | One senator says homosexuality is a 'disease' while another senator wants to know what happens 'when a woman touches a woman'.

This is over the government being reinstated as a defendant in the family's suit.
 

DEWAN NEGARA l Menurut Shahruddin, ini termasuk kelab Blue Boy yang terkenal di kalangan pelancong Eropah.

Housing minister says she believes gov't is leaning towards reducing proportion of foreign owners for China-linked project.

Menurut Ismail kenyataan Khairy tidak mewakili pandangan dan keputusan Majlis Tertinggi Umno.

PARLIAMENT | It is to curb the selling of contracts and import permits (AP), says deputy minister.

“是否有人大搞政治破坏，意图提升周六无拉港补选的马华胜算？”

柔佛行政议员陈泓宾强调，市议会乃受限于前朝州条规，才要求除拆不符规定的中文招牌和商号。

UPDATED 3.30PM | New provisions necessary to prevent tragic outcomes that would arise in the event of a landslide, says DPM.

UPDATED 4PM | The MACC is expected to issue a statement on the investigation later today.

MP SPEAKS | Settling the issues of Alliance Steel is just one of a myriad of opportunities for the city.

LETTER | Public caning should be done in a proper way so that all the good objectives associated with it are not negated. 

UPDATED 1PM | Mahathir urges M’sians to portray Islam as a religion with compassion, rather that one that emphasises punishment.

The cap would also apply to other shareholders, including private companies and individuals.

SERI SETIA POLLS | Slighted by ‘outdated mentality’ comment, Halimey recalls tough childhood.

Local council officers had allegedly instructed retailers to remove the signs, which have been the practice for decades.

However, Azis Jamman personally feels that caning has some merits as a form of deterrence.   

Selangor police chief Mansor Othman says the number of arrest remains at two.

COMMENT | 'Will an M'sian media council have the power and independence to foster good journalism practices?' 

UPDATED 2:29PM | The settlement of the case was disclosed by Sabah Publishing House's lawyer.

The duo was charged in absentia with attempted murder of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter.

Para-athletes were told to wear tracksuits during the march-past parade at the stadium, says report.

UPDATED 4.58PM | Works Minister Baru Bian says this could boost tourism, improve access to S'wak interior and medical facilities.

The CEP chair says honesty is far better than hiding things from the public.

Envoy Rashvan Usmanov says it's imperative Petronas re-establishes its footprint in Uzbekistan.

He says he had to become a lawyer again in order to gain entry and meet Anwar.

Paraguay’s decision was a blow to Israel’s efforts to achieve recognition of Jerusalem as its capital.

Deputy minister says it's against Harapan's manifesto that there would be no political appointment for GLCs. 

COMMENT | Should we focus on Islam or the Malay world or both?

Pemuda HARAPAN sambut baik langkah kerajaan menyelaraskan gaji minimum RM1,050 di seluruh negara.

MB Amirudin Shari says it is in line with the interpretation of children under the Child Act 2001.

COMMENT | We have always punished indecent behaviour. Why is the T’ganu case any different?

COMMENT | Do we want to live in a society where the state compromises individual privacy?

YOURSAY | Like many of his double entendres, Mahathir is saying two things.

Daim says the wanted businessperson offered help on 1MDB but was turned down.

YOURSAY | ‘How will he enforce varsity reforms if he is wedged in a compromised position?’

BALAKONG POLLS | The Umno MP however notes the gov’t can’t afford the compensation for removing tolls.

Liew Vui Keong says the EC will conduct a post-mortem on the delays on the night of May 9.

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