Archive - 27 September 2018

Umno supreme council member Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin says automatic membership cancellation is enshrined in party's constitution.

UPDATED 11.17PM | PD POLLS | Mohd Nazari Mokhtar is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

In a Facebook live interview, the Umno president cites two categories of Umno members.

Nazrin's death was reclassified as a murder case under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

He says the police were still carrying out investigations regarding the 1MDB case.

LETTER | This to encourage for healthcare providers to stay in public service to reduce escalation of healthcare costs.

LETTER | This is because dams may also affect the infrastructure of the surrounding environment and buildings. 

PD POLLS | This is because Umno has decided to completely not get involved in the election, says party veep.

Darell Leiking also says project will go on ‘no matter who takes over premiership’.

He says this in response to Chua Soi Lek urging the party members to not contest in the party elections.

Khalid Samad says this enables DBKL to carry out inspections to ensure centres to meet minimum requirements.

This will be effective in combating the twin threats of climate change and pollution, he says.

There is no need to do so and the same rule applies even for Harapan parties.

An Umno source does not rule out the possibility of half of the 191 divisions being investigated.

He accepts feature editor's apology for article that alleged Penang’s wakaf land was controlled by the state gov't.

Forum panellists Tony Pua and Ambiga Sreenevasan say education in politics should begin early to prepare youths for lowered voting age. 

Just wait for the announcement, says minister when asked about shortlisted names.

UPDATED 6:14PM | He says Harapan had never even discussed the matter because it had not been proposed.

This is also expected to be a long process due to the many jewellery items, says the DIGP.

'If you want to fight us say you want to fight us. If you don't want to fight us and you want to be friends, say so'

Mohamad Hasan tells members not to see Umno as an opposition party, but as a competitor to the current government.

UPDATED 5.03PM | Bersatu president says he heard about the matter for the first time when Zahid raised it.

The Malaysian men, operatives of a transborder syndicate, ‘wooed’ Thai women using mobile phone app.

Public Accounts Committee chair Ronald Kiandee says pair's statements are 'crucial' to help complete investigations. 

The former PM predicts Budget 2019 will be a deficit budget, adding that this is a result of Harapan's decisions.

The company also announces cessation of Siti Zauyah Md Desa's appointment as gov't-appointed director.

UPDATED 4.40PM | Rosmadi Mohd Kassim wants outgoing MP's resignation declared invalid, and injunction to stop EC from holding by-election. 

He replaces Bung Mokhtar, who resigned in June.

UPDATED 4:09PM | Among others, a source claims, he was questioned on his public talks on 1MDB prior to GE14.

He said he was opposed to the previous TPP deal as it was unfair, says PM.

Terengganu syariah court metes out a six-month jail sentence and caning at the prison.

‘The judges must learn to embrace new thinking, not just the new government,’ says former de factor minister.

COMMENT | One would think Anwar would hesitate to use the term, having been called a 'liberal' himself.

Baling MP vows to continue with Umno's struggle even if he lands in prison.

UPDATED 4.40PM | The party has appointed  Rais Yatim to rebuild the chapter, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

LETTER | Allowing the resource-rich governments to sue or threaten to sue individuals and organisations is an affront to freedom of speech.

PD POLLS | Apart from the former S'gor MB, Anwar's ex-aide Ezam is also considering entering the fray.

PD POLLS | ‘I want to be an independent voice, free from political patronage entitlement and vested interest,’ says Stevie Chan.

The MB says Jempol would be developed as a food valley, and Gemas an agropolis centre.

Steven Sim says young Malaysians should no longer be seen as constantly in need of protection.

Britain's Theresa May expresses interest to form ties with Asean countries after Brexit.

UPDATED 2.30PM | 'If I am a selfish guy, I would go and fight. I (will) win, but that is a meaningless victory to me'.

COMMENT | Most of the world, including developed nations, are ill-equipped to deal with plastic waste.

UPDATED 2PM | This is as people tend to link members of the former BN administration to scandals and corruption, the ex-MCA president says.

'There is no future for Umno anymore because the people detest Umno,' premier tells US audience. 

Umno does not want to be part of the opposition and this was conveyed to Dr M, says Umno president.

COMMENT | After almost five months in government, it seems little has changed.

Money-transfer services for domestic helpers are part of China tech giants' efforts to expand mobile payment system overseas.

Deputy minister says the apex court's landmark decision has left much to be desired.
 

He says the 52,000 'pro-reform votes' in the party's June election proves so and he predicts the 'change' will take place in 2021.

This comes amid discussion that Umno is exploring a tie-up with Pakatan Harapan.  

Party president cites 'current economic situation' for shelving the 70-storey building project in KL. 

COMMENT | Even with dominion over its oil and gas resources, the state's fight for its rights will not be over.

COMMENT | Saifuddin Abdullah was not wrong in speaking up about his dislike towards two countries.

The sooner this is done the better, says party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Mahathir also rubbishes allegations that Low might be an intelligence asset for Beijing.

INTERVIEW | With a 'difficult' budget ahead, he urges M'sians to sacrifice to help the nation regain financial health.

This can happen if Harapan leaders maintain a positive mindset and resolve their differences, says DAP veteran. 

QUESTION TIME | Are we going to be kept in the dark about even this?

COMMENT | It is evident that many people are simply ignorant of basic science and physiology.

YOURSAY | ‘Perhaps one should vote for Chan to show the politicians that power rests in people's hands.’

He says our ‘very decadent’ system has been abused, citing the 1MDB scandal and ECRL 'hoax'.

YOURSAY | ‘A lesson for gov’t officers: Don’t use official letterheads with any language except BM.’

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

'Don’t instigate me against Mahathir... we have fought for 20 years. We have made peace. Don’t indulge in political instigations.'

The MP says the opposition is happy to "work together across the political aisle" for stronger, healthier and more mature democracy.