Archive - 26 September 2018

NGO wants ‘unfair’ MACC chief to reopen cases against Dr M

NGO wants ‘unfair’ MACC chief to reopen cases against Dr M

The group also called for action to be taken against those who had allegedly insulted the royal institution.

Rosmah leaves MACC after almost 13 hours of being questioned

Rosmah leaves MACC after almost 13 hours of being questioned

UPDATED 11.18PM | MACC denies allegations that she will be arrested tomorrow.

PAS to contest in Port Dickson by-election

PAS to contest in Port Dickson by-election

UPDATED 11.29PM | PD POLLS | The decision was made during a central committee meeting tonight, says president Abdul Hadi Awang. 

Why the silence over apex court ruling, Najib asks Harapan lawmakers

Why the silence over apex court ruling, Najib asks Harapan lawmakers

The verdict that the gov't can sue individuals for defamation can have a huge impact on the rakyat, says former PM.

PKR forms technical team to ensure party election in Johor will be smooth

PKR forms technical team to ensure party election in Johor will be smooth

PKR POLLS | Group consisting 25 IT graduates a step to improving e-voting system, says central electoral committee deputy chair.

Make gov’t financial statements public for sake of transparency - Najib

Make gov’t financial statements public for sake of transparency - Najib

The former finance minister says it is impossible that funds have dipped between December and April this year.

Jeweller seeks return of items with rare yellow diamonds 'handed' to Rosmah

Jeweller seeks return of items with rare yellow diamonds 'handed' to Rosmah

EXCLUSIVE | Lawyer confirms that a recovery letter was sent to the police regarding the items worth more than US$5 million.

Annuar: Best chance for Azeez to clear his name

Annuar: Best chance for Azeez to clear his name

The Umno sec-gen also hopes the gov't will not practice selective prosecution of Umno leaders.

'Rafizi should stop making baseless allegations against party members'

'Rafizi should stop making baseless allegations against party members'

Vasantha Kumar says the weakness in the e-voting system was the cause of chaos during PKR polls.

Plastic recyclers open to new conditions for APs, says Zuraida

Plastic recyclers open to new conditions for APs, says Zuraida

Recyclers now have to first obtain approval from Mida and DOE before their import permits are approved.

What kind of public transport for Penang?

What kind of public transport for Penang?

LETTER | Elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT), on-ground tram, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or others?

BM edition of 'Billion Dollar Whale' to land in November

BM edition of 'Billion Dollar Whale' to land in November

ZI Publications' Zaid Ibrahim says the translation rights were acquired two months ago.

Independent Kumar decides not to contest in PD by-election

Independent Kumar decides not to contest in PD by-election

PD POLLS | He had wanted to go against MIC or Umno, so he says there is no point in his candidacy protest anymore.

BN unveils shadow cabinet, Najib not in it

BN unveils shadow cabinet, Najib not in it

So far, the Gagasan Sabah, Gabungan Parti Sarawak and PAS blocks are also not involved.

Al-Ishsal Ishak appointed as new MCMC chairperson

Al-Ishsal Ishak appointed as new MCMC chairperson

He is currently Pos Malaysia's group CEO and will begin his two-year term as MCMC chairperson on Oct 1.

New Malaysia: A haven for plastic waste?

New Malaysia: A haven for plastic waste?

COMMENT | Instead of importing what China has rejected, Malaysia should ban imports of plastic waste, close all illegal factories immediately.

Rahim Noor bringing Thai peace talks forward, says separatist group

Rahim Noor bringing Thai peace talks forward, says separatist group

EXCLUSIVE | Pulo says ex-IGP brings 'momentum' to the talks, and expects to move towards negotiating table.

'Kenapa marah Umno, Lim tak mahu Anwar jadi PM?'

'Kenapa marah Umno, Lim tak mahu Anwar jadi PM?'

PRK PORT DICKSON | Menurut Mahadzir Lim sepatutnya jadi orang paling gembira kerana Anwar diberi laluan mudah.

Sri Ram disagrees with apex court, says gov't has no reputation to protect

Sri Ram disagrees with apex court, says gov't has no reputation to protect

The former top judge also says the court missed an important point when making its landmark ruling.

Umno: Why is Guan Eng upset, doesn't he want Anwar to be PM?

Umno: Why is Guan Eng upset, doesn't he want Anwar to be PM?

PD POLLS | Mahdzir Khalid questions DAP leader's criticism of Umno for not contesting PD polls.

Khaled: Does Johor even have a government?

Khaled: Does Johor even have a government?

INTERVIEW | Since Harapan took over, ex-MB says, it seems as if the state is under direct federal rule. 

'PD Move' boycott puts spotlight on Umno-PKR 'ties', says don

'PD Move' boycott puts spotlight on Umno-PKR 'ties', says don

PD POLLS | Some want to believe factions within Umno, PKR and PAS are talking about forming an alliance, says Bridget Welsh.

Financial system resilient even under severe stress - Bank Negara

Financial system resilient even under severe stress - Bank Negara

It says currently, financial institutions maintained excess total capital buffers of RM135.9b.

'Not me, obviously' – New EC chief on 'booze, kissing photos'

'Not me, obviously' – New EC chief on 'booze, kissing photos'

The photographs, accompanied by a text alleging that it was Azhar, have gone viral.

Nazir's exit 'great loss', union urges him to reconsider

Nazir's exit 'great loss', union urges him to reconsider

NUBE says the CIMB chairperson took the lead in humanising employment policies.

Najib's pledge to Trump for MAS to buy Boeing 787 jets fails to take off

Najib's pledge to Trump for MAS to buy Boeing 787 jets fails to take off

MAS is now in talks with planemakers about the future of its widebody fleet.

PAS pow wow tonight to decide on filling Umno void in PD polls

PAS pow wow tonight to decide on filling Umno void in PD polls

PD POLLS | T'ganu MB says the decision will not be up to one person, but the central leadership. 

Najib: With charges, I can't speak openly about 1MDB anymore

Najib: With charges, I can't speak openly about 1MDB anymore

Former PM says although the prosecution's gag order was rejected, his case was still a court matter.

Ex-bartender from New York seeks to drown Anwar in PD

Ex-bartender from New York seeks to drown Anwar in PD

PD POLLS | Stevie Chan says he wants MPs who vacate their seats without just cause to face the music.

Wan Azizah becomes first woman to chair cabinet meeting

Wan Azizah becomes first woman to chair cabinet meeting

She replaces Mahathir at the meeting, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly. 

DOJ confirms wrapping up settlement with Red Granite

DOJ confirms wrapping up settlement with Red Granite

UPDATED 5.15PM | US court documents show a payment of US$21 million made by the company.

Soi Lek will not contest MCA's top post

Soi Lek will not contest MCA's top post

A source close to the former president says the latter will reveal more tomorrow.

Private matters should remain private, LGBT or otherwise

Private matters should remain private, LGBT or otherwise

COMMENT | It is my utmost hope that Wan Azizah and Anwar support the need for everyone to be treated fairly and equally.

Domestic violence figures highest in S'gor, Johor

Domestic violence figures highest in S'gor, Johor

Selangor recorded 4,064 cases from 2013 until May 2018, followed by Johor with 3,424.

Attempt to help puppy almost goes awry

Attempt to help puppy almost goes awry

The youths were attempting to move the puppy away from the parking lot so that it would not be run over by a car.

Dr M arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Dr M arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

PM is scheduled to participate in several high-level UN meetings before addressing the general assembly on Sept 28.

PAS: Is Mujahid being pressured to reprimand Zakir?

PAS: Is Mujahid being pressured to reprimand Zakir?

PAS info chief Nasrudin points to the minister’s contrary stand on the preacher back in 2017.

Federal Court rules gov't can sue for defamation

Federal Court rules gov't can sue for defamation

UPDATED 1PM | In Bandar Kuching rep's appeal, court states that the gov't has a reputation which it can protect via defamation suits.

Hasnita Hashim is new Mara chairperson

Hasnita Hashim is new Mara chairperson

She and six others have been appointed to Mara’s board of directors.

PAC calls up Najib, Guan Eng over 'missing' GST refunds

PAC calls up Najib, Guan Eng over 'missing' GST refunds

UPDATED 12:27PM | Ex-Treasury sec-gen Irwan Serigar Abdullah will also be called before the parliamentary committee.

Twelve hours and counting, Rosmah still at MACC headquarters

Twelve hours and counting, Rosmah still at MACC headquarters

However, MACC denies that the former premier's wife would be arrested and charged.

Umno's Baling MP remanded for four days

Umno's Baling MP remanded for four days

UPDATED 3.40PM | All three detainees were paraded in orange lockup garb.

Saifuddin: M’sia can’t handle refugees alone, source gov't must share burden

Saifuddin: M’sia can’t handle refugees alone, source gov't must share burden

Foreign minister says responsibility must be shared equally between home and host countries. 

Anggota PASKAL TLDM ditingkat dua kali ganda

Anggota PASKAL TLDM ditingkat dua kali ganda

Pasukan khas ini perlu ditingkatkan berikutan ancaman semasa maritim yang dilihat semakin mencabar.

'Johor ada kerajaan negeri ke?'

'Johor ada kerajaan negeri ke?'

WAWANCARA | Setakat ini bekas MB melihat pentadbiran kerajaan negeri di selatan tanah air itu dikawal dari Putrajaya saja.

Google to acknowledge privacy mistakes as US seeks input

Google to acknowledge privacy mistakes as US seeks input

Google will testify before US Senate committee alongside other companies amid growing concerns about data privacy.

Yoursay: New EC chief's appointment good news for Malaysia Baru

Yoursay: New EC chief's appointment good news for Malaysia Baru

YOURSAY | 'Just imagine if the past 60 years, we had picked the most qualified person for the job.'

Dunkin's rebranding leaves hole in heart of doughnut lovers

Dunkin's rebranding leaves hole in heart of doughnut lovers

UPDATED 8.53AM | The dropping of 'Donuts' from company's name follows plans to focus on beverages and breakfast meals. 

GSK vaccine success a milestone in TB, but room for improvement

GSK vaccine success a milestone in TB, but room for improvement

Alternative to existing BCG vaccine is the first potential new shot against global disease in a century.

Yoursay: Najib's family should not expect VIP treatment in 1MDB probes

Yoursay: Najib's family should not expect VIP treatment in 1MDB probes

YOURSAY | 'In fact, Najib's whole family could be suspected of abetting ex-PM's alleged crimes.'

Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on UN's world stage

Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on UN's world stage

US president vows more sanctions against Tehran; Iranian counterpart suggests Trump suffers from 'weakness of intellect'.

Minister's aide accused of graft; 1MDB movie in the works

Minister's aide accused of graft; 1MDB movie in the works

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

Bill Cosby, in cuffs, imprisoned for up to 10 years for sexual assault

Bill Cosby, in cuffs, imprisoned for up to 10 years for sexual assault

He is the first US celebrity to be convicted of sexual abuse since #MeToo movement began.

Methanol poisoning death toll up to 37

Methanol poisoning death toll up to 37

Health Department DG says these consist of 23 deaths in Selangor, 11 in KL and three in Perak.

Anwar: PKR elections committee doing a 'satisfactory' job

Anwar: PKR elections committee doing a 'satisfactory' job

PKR POLLS | Committee's explanation of its conduct during last weekend's polls has been accepted, adds PKR president-elect.

Gerakan slams 24-hour policy reversal on migrant worker levies

Gerakan slams 24-hour policy reversal on migrant worker levies

This comes after finance minister announced reversion to structure wherein levies are borne by employers alone.