Archive - 7 September 2018

Agri ministry has banned imports of live pigs and frozen pork from six countries.

INTERVIEW | He acknowledges that many ministers are greenhorns but encourages them to seek advice, discuss issues with PM.

Beberapa kawasan di sekitar bahagian pulau di negeri itu dinaiki air, antaranya Jalan P.Ramlee, Kampung Batu Uban, Jalan Perak.

“Kita bimbang 20 universiti tempatan lain akan mempersoal sekiranya UIAM dapat pandangan menteri, kami bagaimana?"

SERI SETIA POLLS | Halimey says he is '96 percent' confident of winning tomorrow's by-election.

MB urged to clarify state gov't's position on the Forest City project and how Johoreans will benefit from it.

Employers who fail to do so can be faced with a RM5,000 fine or jail up to a year.

He says if possible, he wants things to be settled as fast as possible.

Hackers obtained names, addresses, credit card numbers, expiry dates and security codes.

The items with unpaid duty were found in two containers in Port Klang.

The crowd cheered when Anwar danced to the tune of one of MGR's greatest hits.

The Bar had filed a challenge against the constitutionality of extending the terms of the two judges past their retirement age.

LETTER | Proposed minimum wage is a far cry from the estimated cost of living indicated by Bank Negara.

This beginning with the soon to be launched X70, Proton's first SUV model. 

BALAKONG POLLS | Lim Chin Fui says accepting PAS' assistance in by-election goes against the party's principles. 

Council president denies it was unable to source for sponsors for a national outfit to be sported by the contingent.

He wants the senior lawyer to break his silence and clear the air on the latest development.

LETTER | There are a number of considerations to look into before helping the B40 group.

Ex-PM tells ex-minister how she can check who owns the Mindef and military land under 12 hours.

LETTER | Despite what Harapan leaders may say, BR1M's purpose is to help the B40 group, and nothing more. 

This in matters related to women, delinquency, drugs, education, as well as security and extremism, says Dr Wan Azizah.

He says reforms are needed to strengthen Malaysia's labour force, institutions and infrastructure.

UPDATED 4.40PM | The minister says the university's constitution gives ceremonial powers to the president, who is normally a representative of the gov't.

COMMENT | 'It is high time for all progressive Malaysians, political parties and organisations to stand up for the rights of all LGBT.'

UPDATED 3.15PM | 'We have to choose which one we want to manage first... there are many others'.

DAP veteran says this is the first time he has heard of such a proposal to carve up the country along racial lines.

UPDATED 3.12PM | A drastic increase may see nation lose its competitive edge, argues the prime minister.

LETTER | It should just collect the right amount of tax. Collecting any amount above that is extortion.

M Manogaran says the allegations of BN bribing voters before GE14 are from testimonials, and not the proven truth.

'We are always sensitive to public opinion and we will review this appointment since it is not carved in stone.'

LETTER | Set up a scouting committee and give them and coaches a free hand to choose the best of the lot.

UPDATED 2.48PM | Mahathir says the positive outweighs the negative with regard to his administration.

LETTER | Gov't should address high number of customer service complaints and increase access to subscription information. 

With India's scrapping of this colonial-era law, Tommy Koh calls on the community in the island republic to push for the same.

Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu says her appointment was agreed following the resignation of Lodin Wok Kamarudin.

UPDATED 12.32PM | The 7.0 tremblor also left millions of households without electricity and water supply. 

The unsigned opinion piece, derided by Trump as 'gutless', drew disavowals from at least 11 top advisers to the president.

His good looks and charm made him one of Hollywood’s most popular actors.

'His internal wounds were grave and put the patient’s life at risk.' 

UPDATED 12.55PM | Dr S Streram's election petition to go into trial, after judge disallows stay bid by Mohamad Hasan.

The decision at the Hague-based court paves the way for prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to proceed.

MP SPEAKS | If the MCA and PAS candidates lose their deposits in tomorrow's polls, it will be a verdict that the people reject an opportunistic alliance in 'New Malaysia'.

COMMENT | And those exercising such rights must be able to take as much as they give.

UPDATED 11.55AM | The suit was filed for a Berita Harian report on him and Amanah, with regard to the amendment to the Syariah Courts Act 355.

The RMT provides supplementary food to primary schoolchildren, especially from rural and low-income groups.

COMMENT | Malaysians need to realise that voting for the coalition is just a step towards change and not a total change by itself.

Kata Prof Madya Dr Azman Ab Rahman dari Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM).

COMMENT | Putting a stop to political appointments in public universities is crucial in bringing back academic freedom to Malaysia.

INTERVIEW | The PM takes a swipe at the Johor MB on letting foreigners buy Forest City units.

LETTER | However, given the escalating prices of goods and services, the wage seldom helps to meet the basic subsistence of workers and their families.

YOURSAY | ‘Lopsided toll concessions was one of the many reasons we rammed BN down in GE14.'

BALAKONG POLLS | President Liow Tiong Lai denies MCA is a racist party and a lackey of Umno.

SERI SETIA POLLS | Tuan Ibrahim says Lim’s case is 'more serious' than the 'trivial issue' of the capital punishment.

The charges also allege that Park Jin-hyok broke into the central bank of Bangladesh in 2016.

YOURSAY | Why the excitement and concern with a few non-Malays in government?

SERI SETIA POLLS | On the eve of polling day, the PM-in-waiting hardsells his impending ascent.

Investigators discovered the bodies in 32 graves in the central part of the state following a tipoff.

SERI SETIA POLLS | Harapan's 'local boy' has the advantage, but PAS' aggressive campaigning sees Halimah nipping at his heels.

COMMENT | Most of the reports ignore the basic rules of fair and accurate reporting.

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

SERI SETIA POLLS | The by-election, he adds, marks the beginning of political cooperation between the two parties.