Archive - 4 October 2018

Unregistered abortion tablets, vaccines seized

Unregistered abortion tablets, vaccines seized

The Health ministry says initial investigation found the vaccines were sold directly to clinics in the Klang Valley.

PKR polls tainted by 'Umno faces', claims Azmin

PKR polls tainted by 'Umno faces', claims Azmin

PKR POLLS | The incumbent PKR No 2 cautions party members against selling their votes for money.

Enhancing use of Sarawak’s water resources through dams

Enhancing use of Sarawak’s water resources through dams

LETTER |With the global trend of going green, hydro energy will certainly have a distinct advantage in the future.

Deputy minister clarifies Sedition Act remark, says merely answering question posed

Deputy minister clarifies Sedition Act remark, says merely answering question posed

Stating that the law stands until there is an official repeal does not mean he supports it being used, says Mohd Azis Jamman.

Who will pay for this boy's lifetime nursing care?

Who will pay for this boy's lifetime nursing care?

LETTER | Muhammad Faiz Hafizuddin, 18, suffered head injuries and permanent paralysis from a fractured spinal cord.

 

Halim Saad named in 'witness-tampering' police report

Halim Saad named in 'witness-tampering' police report

A police report was lodged last Friday on this, says the special prosecutor.

Discrimination and opportunities in the New Malaysia

Discrimination and opportunities in the New Malaysia

LETTER | Everyone must be assured that honesty, integrity and hard work will be rewarded equally.

Gov't wants to expedite setting up of media council - Kadir Jasin

Gov't wants to expedite setting up of media council - Kadir Jasin

The gov't, however, will leave the discussions to media practitioners, says the special advisor on media.

Time to do away with tourist guide for locals

Time to do away with tourist guide for locals

LETTER | Malaysians are forced by law to pay for a tourist guide they do not need or want.

Guide to Rosmah's 17 charges over RM7.1 million

Guide to Rosmah's 17 charges over RM7.1 million

KINIGUIDE | A blow-by-blow account of the charge sheets which the wife of the former prime minister faced today.

Third national car –promise no public funds will be used

Third national car –promise no public funds will be used

MP SPEAKS | One of the partners appointed for the project had cumulative losses totalling RM7.3 billion over 10 years, up to 2011.

Bersih: Harapan used tactics ‘similar to BN’ in Seri Setia, Balakong polls

Bersih: Harapan used tactics ‘similar to BN’ in Seri Setia, Balakong polls

PAS allegedly committed similar offences in more instances than Harapan, says election watchdog.

Accuser in Morais murder case has committed perjury - Najib

Accuser in Morais murder case has committed perjury - Najib

The former premier wants the authorities to trace and record the statement of a prison warden.

MIC didn't contest PD as it feared losing deposit: PKR leader

MIC didn't contest PD as it feared losing deposit: PKR leader

PD POLLS | Indian voters in Port Dickson have deep-set hatred for MIC, claims Malacca PKR vice chair G Gajendran.

PKA's Phang has to bear damages on her own

PKA's Phang has to bear damages on her own

Court rules that the third-party claimants including a tycoon and two ministers are not liable.

Ramkarpal slams deputy home minister's remark on Sedition Act

Ramkarpal slams deputy home minister's remark on Sedition Act

Maintaining the act shows the lack of political will by the Harapan gov't to keep to its election promises, says the DAP MP. 

Syrian 'Tom Hanks' to be deported to his homeland soon

Syrian 'Tom Hanks' to be deported to his homeland soon

The deputy home minister says Hassan was offered to stay in Malaysia as well as several other countries but he declined.

Six firemen killed in mining pool tragedy complied with SOP

Six firemen killed in mining pool tragedy complied with SOP

All had complied with the stipulated standard operating procedures, says Fire and Rescue Department DG.

Fight me in PD, not courtroom – Anwar dares pardon detractors

Fight me in PD, not courtroom – Anwar dares pardon detractors

PD POLLS | The by-election candidate rues that after 20 years, there are still those trying to hold him back.

Home Ministry: Sedition Act still stands, police only acting on report

Home Ministry: Sedition Act still stands, police only acting on report

The deputy minister says the law will be used until an 'official announcement is made'.

After MACC charges, Rosmah may be called by police

After MACC charges, Rosmah may be called by police

IGP Fuzi Harun says police may call ex-PM's wife on various issues, including the 1MDB case.

Shafee wants Sulaiman to show proof of his appointment

Shafee wants Sulaiman to show proof of his appointment

He wants Sulaiman’s letter of appointment as prosecutor to be shown to the court and to the defence.

Rosmah's lawyers cry foul over 'witness tampering' claim

Rosmah's lawyers cry foul over 'witness tampering' claim

They also point out that the charge sheet does not mention 1MDB.

Shafee prepared to debate with authors of 'Hollywood book' on 1MDB

Shafee prepared to debate with authors of 'Hollywood book' on 1MDB

UPDATED 4PM | Senior lawyer says there is a 'world of difference' with regard to what his client is quoted as saying.

Mr and Mrs Najib's 49 charges

Mr and Mrs Najib's 49 charges

The total bail for the couple comes to RM6.5 million.

Najib's lawyer hopes Jho Low will turn up, wants to cross-examine him

Najib's lawyer hopes Jho Low will turn up, wants to cross-examine him

Shafee Abdullah says Low can provide meaning and context to 'million of documents',

New national car to rollout before 2020

New national car to rollout before 2020

The semi-autonomous car is planned to enter the global market, says entrepreneur development minister.

Baru Bian: Tolls abolition known in two to three months

Baru Bian: Tolls abolition known in two to three months

UPDATED 10AM | He says they are trying to reach a solution that will be beneficial to all stakeholders.

Stay united or kiss goodbye to solving our problems!

Stay united or kiss goodbye to solving our problems!

LETTER | Charging Najib and his wife Rosmah in court is going to be long, difficult and protracted battle.

DAP rep finds dead dogs in drain, alleges animal cruelty by Miri City Council

DAP rep finds dead dogs in drain, alleges animal cruelty by Miri City Council

He investigates a complaint by the public into canine carnage near a waste disposal site.

'Hate speech laws' must be thought through

'Hate speech laws' must be thought through

There is a need to define what constitutes 'hate speech'.

M'sia to sustain growth, hit high-income status by 2024, says World Bank

M'sia to sustain growth, hit high-income status by 2024, says World Bank

The economy is projected to expand at 4.7pct in 2019 and 4.6pct in 2020 despite challenges.

Stop arresting those who insult me, Dr M tells cops again

Stop arresting those who insult me, Dr M tells cops again

UPDATED 12:37PM | 'I don't mind being insulted by anybody, it's not going to affect me.'

Prosecution wants Najib's case transferred to Putrajaya

Prosecution wants Najib's case transferred to Putrajaya

UPDATED 3:31PM | Prosecutor Sulaiman Abdullah says it is for security reasons and to give the public better access.

'If you steal, you get charged' – Dr M denies 'revenge' behind Rosmah's arrest

'If you steal, you get charged' – Dr M denies 'revenge' behind Rosmah's arrest

UPDATED 12.16PM | The PM responds to Rosmah's daughter who criticised the government for arresting her mother.

PM hopes for more effective training after six rescuers perish

PM hopes for more effective training after six rescuers perish

UPDATED 12.20PM | Mahathir offers his condolences and pledges government aid for the families.

Anwar says new structural plan for PD needed

Anwar says new structural plan for PD needed

PD POLLS | DAY 6 | He says programme is by local groups, doesn't involve any government machinery.

Saudi journalist goes missing after entering Istanbul consulate

Saudi journalist goes missing after entering Istanbul consulate

Khashoggi moved to US last year, fearing punishment for his views; fiancée has not seen him for 24 hours.

May 9 was only the beginning of the road to M'sia Baru

May 9 was only the beginning of the road to M'sia Baru

COMMENT | Harapan’s transition of PMs must not hit a hitch, as Umno and PAS are hoping it would.

Britain says Russian military intelligence behind cyber attacks

Britain says Russian military intelligence behind cyber attacks

UK fingers GRU as cyber menace behind numerous attacks, says it meddled in US presidential election.

Making sure another 1MDB never happens

Making sure another 1MDB never happens

QUESTION TIME | We need laws to ensure that a PM can no longer hold near absolute power.

Yoursay: Don’t just stop at Zahid in 1MDB dragnet

Yoursay: Don’t just stop at Zahid in 1MDB dragnet

YOURSAY | 'Looks like Lokman still believes it was his boss' right to dip his hands in the kitty.'

Yoursay: Only one serious contender in the seven-way PD polls?

Yoursay: Only one serious contender in the seven-way PD polls?

YOURSAY | ‘This by-election will go down in history as the PD Circus.’

BN placed some 'wrong candidates' in GE14, says Isa

BN placed some 'wrong candidates' in GE14, says Isa

The party leadership has to work hard to regain power, the former MB says, but offers no suggestions.

After arriving separately, Najib-Rosmah leave court hand-in-hand

After arriving separately, Najib-Rosmah leave court hand-in-hand

LIVE REPORTS | Catch the updates from the KL Court Complex as Rosmah is charged and Najib's case proceeds. 

Umno's fear of loss in Port Dickson a chance for Harapan to consolidate

Umno's fear of loss in Port Dickson a chance for Harapan to consolidate

PD POLLS | Umno supporters pushed to explore other options in the by-election.

Rosmah arrested; Cops quiz Lokman over sodomy claim

Rosmah arrested; Cops quiz Lokman over sodomy claim

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