Archive - 19 September 2018

15-year-old child bride consented to marriage - DPM

15-year-old child bride consented to marriage - DPM

This is based on a Social Welfare Department report on the marriage of the girl and a 44-year-old man.

Tok Pa's resignation 'normal', Umno not a religion - K'tan Umno leader

Tok Pa's resignation 'normal', Umno not a religion - K'tan Umno leader

Alwi Che Ahmad also dares the former minister to resign as MP and assemblyperson, as otherwise, his income is 'haram'.

Perlis MB, Shahidan deny rumours they will leave Umno

Perlis MB, Shahidan deny rumours they will leave Umno

Shahidan adds that those resigning should relinquish their MP post.

MACC to publish asset declarations of cabinet, Harapan MPs

MACC to publish asset declarations of cabinet, Harapan MPs

Public can view the documents on MACC's website from next month.

Alcohol poisoning: Three premises in Sg Buloh closed - exco

Alcohol poisoning: Three premises in Sg Buloh closed - exco

The outlets selling hard liquor were being operated on agricultural land by foreigners.

Honda, Subaru, Mazda vehicle owners must switch airbags or risk being blacklisted

Honda, Subaru, Mazda vehicle owners must switch airbags or risk being blacklisted

Transport Ministry has given other vehicle manufacturers, which failed to get sufficient stock, two months to do so.

No action against Nazri for supporting Anwar… yet, says Umno sec-gen

No action against Nazri for supporting Anwar… yet, says Umno sec-gen

Nazri's move is against the party rules only if Umno decides to contest in PD, says Annuar Musa.

Amla is the new ISA, claims Umno leader

Amla is the new ISA, claims Umno leader

UPDATED 10.50PM | Lokman Adam alleges that Dr M’s administration is using the anti-money laundering act to 'kill the people's uprising'.

Police: Viral video of abused kid and man not in T'gganu

Police: Viral video of abused kid and man not in T'gganu

The footage showed a boy being beaten and forced by a man to call his mother.

KP Kesihatan: Tiada bukti ganja dapat rawat penyakit

KP Kesihatan: Tiada bukti ganja dapat rawat penyakit

Penggunaan minyak ganja di Malaysia dihadkan kepada mereka yang berkelayakan untuk tujuan penyelidikan.

Gov't must license and monitor confinement centers

Gov't must license and monitor confinement centers

LETTER | There have been complaints of substandard services provided by these confinement centres.

Khairy the only one still talking sense, says Hannah Yeoh

Khairy the only one still talking sense, says Hannah Yeoh

The deputy minister says she looks forward to the Rembau MP's next move.

Health DG: No evidence cannabis has medical purposes

Health DG: No evidence cannabis has medical purposes

He says the ministry’s position is to restrict it to research purposes only.

网传17人退党名单,入列巫统议员纷纷否认

网传17人退党名单,入列巫统议员纷纷否认

网传名单所点名的多位巫统议员,包括纳兹里与凯里纷纷跳出来否认将退党。

Umno No 2 admits party's 'slow' rehabilitation, pledges to fix it

Umno No 2 admits party's 'slow' rehabilitation, pledges to fix it

Mohamad Hasan's statement comes amid the exodus of MPs from the party.

Is the Bar Council still functioning?

Is the Bar Council still functioning?

LETTER | Right now, the law in this country does not protect me.

Timbalan presiden akui proses baik pulih Umno tidak rancak

Timbalan presiden akui proses baik pulih Umno tidak rancak

Mohamad Hasan berkata keadaan itu hingga mengundang rasa tidak selesa dan mewujudkan satu ketidakpastian.

Wan Azizah: Yes, we mortgaged our house to raise funds for GE14

Wan Azizah: Yes, we mortgaged our house to raise funds for GE14

She, however, disagrees with Rafizi Ramli's claim that Azmin Ali did not help to raise funds.

Ministry targets migrant workers with methanol awareness campaign

Ministry targets migrant workers with methanol awareness campaign

Efforts to reach out to the group will include infographics in their native languages, says health minister.

Police raid two premises selling illegal alcohol in Shah Alam

Police raid two premises selling illegal alcohol in Shah Alam

This follows the case of methanol poisoning which has so far claimed 19 lives.

Hisham confirms meeting Dr M to discuss future of race, nation

Hisham confirms meeting Dr M to discuss future of race, nation

The grandson of Umno's founder also says he has no reason to quit the party.

I'm not quitting Umno, says Khairy

I'm not quitting Umno, says Khairy

Rembau MP tells reporters this after attending a party political bureau meeting today.

Late hearing may lead to another night in custody, says Najib's daughter

Late hearing may lead to another night in custody, says Najib's daughter

Banks will no longer be open after the 3pm hearing, predicts Nooryana Najib.

Abandoned by Dr M, Nazri says Umno's fate now rests in Anwar's hands

Abandoned by Dr M, Nazri says Umno's fate now rests in Anwar's hands

Ex-minister sees the PM-in-waiting as a rudder who can steer the 'directionless' party.

Kelantan Umno rep defends Mustapa's exit

Kelantan Umno rep defends Mustapa's exit

Mohd Bakri Mustafa says current Umno leadership not focused on rebuilding the party after GE14 defeat.

Nazri denies quitting Umno, blames tie-up with PAS for exodus

Nazri denies quitting Umno, blames tie-up with PAS for exodus

The former minister also believes that 15 other members speculated to quit the party would not do so.

Bung expects more Umno MPs to walk

Bung expects more Umno MPs to walk

Kinabatangan MP declines to name names, however, citing possible defamation.

Court sets Oct 3 for developer's defamation suit against NSTP

Court sets Oct 3 for developer's defamation suit against NSTP

Synergy Promenade is taking legal action over news reports involving the Jalan Semarak Felda land.

Cameron Highlands voters admit getting cash from BN, but deny vote buying

Cameron Highlands voters admit getting cash from BN, but deny vote buying

Defence witnesses in M Manogaran's election petition say the cash was for their daily expenses.

Nurul Izzah not keen on cabinet post even after Anwar becomes PM

Nurul Izzah not keen on cabinet post even after Anwar becomes PM

The PKR veep says she will focus on protecting the reform agenda and serving Permatang Pauh. 

Health Ministry to determine methanol content in deadly drinks

Health Ministry to determine methanol content in deadly drinks

UPDATED 5PM | The drinks have left 19 dead and up to dozens hospitalised in the Klang Valley.

Najib arrested, to be charged over RM2.6b tomorrow

Najib arrested, to be charged over RM2.6b tomorrow

UPDATED 5.35PM | The ex-PM is taken into custody at the MACC HQ and expected to be detained overnight.

Alcohol poisoning: 7 arrested after cops raid shops, seize liquor

Alcohol poisoning: 7 arrested after cops raid shops, seize liquor

As many as 1,030 bottles of whiskey and 1,767 cans of beer of various brands were seized in the raids.

Ex-Malacca CM cryptic about position in Umno

Ex-Malacca CM cryptic about position in Umno

His aide, however, says Idris Haron is not quitting the party.

Cabinet greenlights proposal to lower voting age to 18 for GE15

Cabinet greenlights proposal to lower voting age to 18 for GE15

UPDATED 5.39PM | Syed Saddiq says he will work to secure opposition support to change relevant laws.

Najib to face slew of 1MDB-related charges 'very soon'

Najib to face slew of 1MDB-related charges 'very soon'

Sources say ex-PM may be slapped with another six charges, bringing the total number of charges to 13.

US Navy scandal 'Fat Leonard' no longer in detention, has cancer: reports

US Navy scandal 'Fat Leonard' no longer in detention, has cancer: reports

The reports say he has been released on compassionate grounds and is staying with his doctor.

Nurul unsure if opposition will back Sabah, S'wak as equal partners

Nurul unsure if opposition will back Sabah, S'wak as equal partners

PM had said that two-thirds support needed to make the constitutional amendment.

Rais suggests Anwar replaces Wan Azizah as DPM

Rais suggests Anwar replaces Wan Azizah as DPM

He moots a 'continuation of the 1997 recipe' with Mahathir as PM and Anwar as number two.

After Mustapa exit, Abdul Aziz becomes acting Jeli Umno chief

After Mustapa exit, Abdul Aziz becomes acting Jeli Umno chief

He calls on members in the division to keep calm and focus on the party's struggle. 

Anwar too wasn't on board Harapan in the beginning, Nik Nazmi told

Anwar too wasn't on board Harapan in the beginning, Nik Nazmi told

Afif Bahardin says like Anwar, Azmin wanted more consultation before Harapan was formed.

IGP explains absence of Jho Low's name from Interpol list

IGP explains absence of Jho Low's name from Interpol list

Up to the international agency whether to make the names on Red Notice list public, says Fuzi.

Zahid chides those ditching Umno as it faces test

Zahid chides those ditching Umno as it faces test

UPDATED 2.10PM | He urges Umno members to remain calm and place their trust in the leadership to resolve the crisis.

Despite legacy issues, the only way for the M'sian economy is up

Despite legacy issues, the only way for the M'sian economy is up

COMMENT | Our economic fundamentals remain strong, enhanced by the commitment to institutional reforms.

Najib defends Umno-PAS pact, says give Zahid time

Najib defends Umno-PAS pact, says give Zahid time

Even so, the ex-PM says defence of Malays and Islam will not be complete if other races are left out.

Ismail Sabri: Umno members are disappointed with Anifah, Mustapa

Ismail Sabri: Umno members are disappointed with Anifah, Mustapa

He is shocked by the two Umno leaders' resignations that occurred less than 24 hours apart, he says.

Tok Pa's departure shows Umno still in a state of stupor

Tok Pa's departure shows Umno still in a state of stupor

COMMENT | What is a trickle of MPs leaving Umno will be a torrent in the days to come.

'Forgiving' Anwar - Umno leaders who want to join PKR will be vetted

'Forgiving' Anwar - Umno leaders who want to join PKR will be vetted

'It will depend on who, how controversial, what dubious deals they were involved in the past.'

As Umno MPs quit, news surfaces of Hisham-Dr M meet

As Umno MPs quit, news surfaces of Hisham-Dr M meet

Mahathir's media adviser Kadir Jasin also hinted about the meeting.

Be cautious with implementing new digital tax

Be cautious with implementing new digital tax

LETTER | The implementation of a digital tax has to be done very carefully, given the recent transition from GST to SST.

Rais: BN spent RM12m a year keeping Utusan afloat

Rais: BN spent RM12m a year keeping Utusan afloat

As then-information minister he was instructed to ‘render assistance’ to the newspaper.

Anwar does not rule out revamping Dr M's cabinet

Anwar does not rule out revamping Dr M's cabinet

He remains coy when asked who he would like to see as DPM when he assumes office.

August inflation rate lowest since 2015 after GST removal

August inflation rate lowest since 2015 after GST removal

But analysts predict that the rate will not continue moderating due to the introduction of the SST.

Anifah: I quit because Umno, BN couldn't keep MA63 promise

Anifah: I quit because Umno, BN couldn't keep MA63 promise

UPDATED 3.47PM | He leaves Umno less than 24 hours after Mustapa Mohamed's exit.

Post-retirement Dr M could be given special role, says Anwar

Post-retirement Dr M could be given special role, says Anwar

The premier-in-waiting says this will not be a problem if ties between the two remain cordial.

Pengusiran Rohingya: Pejabat pendakwa jenayah perang mula siasatan

Pengusiran Rohingya: Pejabat pendakwa jenayah perang mula siasatan

Walaupun Myanmar bukanlah anggota mahkamah janayah antarabangsasa, tetapi Bangladesh adalah anggotanya.

Najib to Guan Eng: I'm still waiting for proof on consolidated fund, ECRL claims

Najib to Guan Eng: I'm still waiting for proof on consolidated fund, ECRL claims

Finance minister has yet to respond to rebuttals over missing funds and project costs, says ex-PM. 

Husam harap Mustapa dapat bersama lepas 'iddah'

Husam harap Mustapa dapat bersama lepas 'iddah'

Beliau menyifatkan keputusan Mustapa untuk keluar Umno sebagai 'logik yang tepat' untuk pemimpin yang waras.

SeaWorld, ex-CEO settle charges they hid 'Blackfish' impact

SeaWorld, ex-CEO settle charges they hid 'Blackfish' impact

They will pay more than US$5m for misleading investors over a documentary on killer whales.

War crimes prosecutor begins examining alleged Rohingya deportations

War crimes prosecutor begins examining alleged Rohingya deportations

ICC says it has jurisdiction because while Myanmar is not a member of the court, Bangladesh is.

'Dulu kem Azmin ganggu penubuhan HARAPAN, mahu dengan PAS untuk kekal di S'gor'

'Dulu kem Azmin ganggu penubuhan HARAPAN, mahu dengan PAS untuk kekal di S'gor'

Nik Nazmi mendakwa ia merupakan antara sebab mengapa beliau menyokong Rafizi.

WSJ journo claims Jho Low used Najib as cover - report

WSJ journo claims Jho Low used Najib as cover - report

This was to avoid questions being asked about him, says author of 'Billion Dollar Whale.'

Yoursay: MO1 tries to stay afloat with anchor tied to his foot

Yoursay: MO1 tries to stay afloat with anchor tied to his foot

YOURSAY | 'Yes, Najib, staff can sign. But a staff cannot sign with the signature of his master.'

Ringgit dibuka rendah berbanding Dolar AS

Ringgit dibuka rendah berbanding Dolar AS

Ini berikutan sentimen yang terjejas akibat pertikaian perdagangan Washington-Beijing yang terus ketara, kata peniaga.

Palestinians say Israeli troops fire on Gaza protesters, killing two

Palestinians say Israeli troops fire on Gaza protesters, killing two

The Israeli military claims no initial knowledge of any casualties or that live fire had been used.

Harapan’s enemy within

Harapan’s enemy within

COMMENT | The culture that is slowly growing in the coalition has to be exorcised.

Two Koreas aim for agreement to unlock nuclear talks

Two Koreas aim for agreement to unlock nuclear talks

South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang to discuss denuclearisation, end of war.

Yoursay: Umno has lost a rare gem in Tok Pa

Yoursay: Umno has lost a rare gem in Tok Pa

YOURSAY | ‘We are surprised, not by your leaving Umno, but at the delay in doing so.’

Tok Pa's resignation 'the end of Umno' - Syed Saddiq

Tok Pa's resignation 'the end of Umno' - Syed Saddiq

He says he will still respect the former minister, even if Mustapa Mohamed chooses not to join Harapan.

Tok Pa terlepas kecap barakah PAS

Tok Pa terlepas kecap barakah PAS

PULASAN | Apakah Umno perlu meratapi pemergian Tok Pa? Jangan!

AG Tommy Thomas talks about his first 100 days

AG Tommy Thomas talks about his first 100 days

INTERVIEW | In his first major interview since he was tapped as AG, Thomas addresses the difficulties and challenges he faces.

Malacca to monitor garbage clogged-up drainage issue

Malacca to monitor garbage clogged-up drainage issue

Littering, which is causing various negative impacts, is also affecting state's image as a tourism destination, says the CM.

PKR man: For Indians, Azmin certainly better than Rafizi

PKR man: For Indians, Azmin certainly better than Rafizi

Rafizi never championed the cause of the community in his five years as MP, claims Vasantha Kumar.

Tommy Thomas ulas 100 hari pertama sebagai peguam negara

Tommy Thomas ulas 100 hari pertama sebagai peguam negara

WAWANCARA | Dalam wawacara utama pertamanya sejak memegang jawatan itu, beliau menyentuh tentang cabaran dan kesulitan yang dihadapinya.

'Team Azmin tried to stall Harapan, stick with PAS to keep Selangor'

'Team Azmin tried to stall Harapan, stick with PAS to keep Selangor'

UPDATED 10:41AM | So claims PKR Youth chief Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who is aligned to Rafizi Ramli.

Mustapa Mohamed quits Umno; author defends 'Billion Dollar Whale'

Mustapa Mohamed quits Umno; author defends 'Billion Dollar Whale'

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

Alcohol poisoning: Victim may have bought drink in Bangi Lama

Alcohol poisoning: Victim may have bought drink in Bangi Lama

His employer says the victim and his friends only drank half of the liquor in the one-litre bottle.

Closure of Lynas would be a tragedy, says Australian diplomat

Closure of Lynas would be a tragedy, says Australian diplomat

High commissioner warns that this could result in a drop in Australian investment in Malaysia.