Archive - 5 October 2018

PTPTN will add funds into the accounts, members of the public are also encouraged to contribute towards the children's education. 

PKR polls | On a national level, Azmin currently has a slim lead of 177 votes.

He says this is to ensure opposition-ruled states are not left behind in the development of the country.

He says swimming lessons were mooted by Dr M, given the increased number of drowning incidents involving school pupils.

PD POLLS | Assemblyperson is concerned that by using BN’s campaign methods, Harapan will turn into Umno 2.0.

Minister Waytha Moorthy says RM2bil had purportedly been disbursed to implement programmes for the Indian community; Sedic being restructured.

Accused denied the testimony he had given the High Court were lies or fabricated, and that he was 'in a desperate situation'.

'Suhakam is obliged to point out that the appointment is not in line with government's election promise'.

This is in response to Bersih’s criticism that Harapan had used BN- esque tactics to campaign .

The power to take action, says Azhar, rests with the police, MACC and MCMC.

LETTER | I throw this challenge to the whole nation, to companies, tycoons, ministries, individuals the media and our thinkers.

LETTER | Definitely, none of the administrators with open arms will say ‘yes’.

PD POLLS | He notes that Mahathir never campaigned during elections when he was prime minister before.

It will also empower Technical, Vocational Education and Training at universities, says minister.

However, a review of existing project packages will be conducted as part of cost-saving measures, says Amiruddin Hamzah.

Aged between 15 and 17 years, they are said to have raped the girl at several locations in Kamunting from Sept 18 to 25.

PD POLLS | He says they wanted him to join in prayers and also give a lecture.

LETTER | Evidence shows that neither the death penalty nor corporal punishment are effective as a retributory and deterrent sentence.

MCA leader asks if this is the stand of Harapan parties or just the PM's personal opinion.

Lee Myung-bak, who is the fourth ex-S Korean president to be jailed, denies wrongdoing and calls his jailing political 'revenge.'

LETTER | Everyone deserves the right to mobility but by giving everyone a car is no way to achieve mass movability.

Syahredzan Johan says there is no place for this law in New Malaysia - and the way it was used under the old gov't must be changed.

The court on Sept 24 ruled that she is liable for the losses Port Klang Authority suffered in the PKFZ project.

PD POLLS | The Harapan candidate posts photos of Sungai Buloh Prison staff visiting him to give 'moral support'.

The gov't is trying to make an estimation of how the increase or decrease in fuel prices will impact the economy, says minister.

UPDATED 3.42PM | The suspect is believed to be a 'runner' in transferring 'bribe money', claims a source.

A certain murder trial had reminded Malaysians of several notorious unresolved and mysterious deaths, says Lim Kit Siang.

'They are quite free to do business', says the PM, who is also Khazanah's chairperson.

This is over fears that the donation might come with strings attached, reveals PM.

Gan Peng Sieu says this is because of Umno's ties with PAS, which deviates from what BN stands for.

PD POLLS | He claims that although he discussed the issue with Anwar, no action has been taken.

SJKTs in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Johor can apply for holidays on Nov 7 and 8, while SJKTs in other states can apply for Nov 8 and 9.

Penang police find the drugs and arrest the couple following a tip-off and two weeks of intelligence work.

COMMENT | Restoring basic freedoms for students is one nation-rebuilding effort that cannot be delayed.

PD POLLS | Two of them rap the PKR leader, despite him signing the Bersih pledge to support free and fair elections.

UPDATED 3.23PM | The prime minister, with other top Harapan leaders, will hit the campaign trail on Oct 8. 

LETTER | The proposal to implement caning for those found guilty of corruption, bribery, or any other offence is a significant setback for the country.

UPDATED 2.05PM | He says his 'simple mission' is to regain the public's trust in MCA and to rebuild the party.

UPDATED 2.23PM | But close to half of both genders say their salaries are barely survivable.

Akmal's challenger says the incumbent was caught violating rules 'red-handed'.

This is because the Harapan gov't is implementing policies that oppress the community, adds the Umno veep.

He says the issue must be clarified as to whether the autonomous status is “piecemeal or substantial”.

COMMENT | The story of Rosmah will never leave us because her story is part of us.

UPDATED 1.29PM | Court approves the appointment of a central broker and an international appraiser for the luxury yacht.

LETTER | Your sacrifices and heroism are etched in Malaysia's history.

The minister will assess the complaint involving a National Football Development Programme project contractor.

ADUN SPEAKS | Skills formation amongst Malaysian workers should be about providing freedom and democracy for workers to create values.

PKR POLLS | The postponement means the elections will end two weeks later than initially planned.

This after the former Tabung Harapan chairperson's remand extension expired today. 

Unperturbed by news she has been 'dropped', Siti Aishah says she will focus on serving the people.

PD POLLS | PAS is uncharacteristically out of the flag war. 

MP SPEAKS | FT Ministry using sense of smell and touch to identify fake ones is equally worrying. 

PD POLLS | He says the plan was to drive home a message, and spur PD’s pen trade.

PD POLLS | DAY 7 | Party workers are seen erecting along road to Linggi, PAS candidate admits to getting a slow start. 

Hundreds of people turned up at the divers' respective hometowns to pay their last respects. 

Ex-Simpang Renggam MP Liang Teck Meng is 'pushing a fabrication', says whistleblower site.

COMMENT | According to the Rukun Negara, each and every one of our 32 million citizens should be liberals.

COMMENT | Malaysians seem to be divided about how they think the country should move forward since Harapan became the gov't.

This after six more varsities received their autonomous status letters from the Education Ministry recently.

The Patient Access Scheme (PASc) was suspended in Aug over concerns of possible ethical violations.

COMMENT | Is Rafizi Ramli more popular outside the party than inside it?

PD POLLS | This comes after a suggestive speech by the defence minister to veterans in Port Dickson.

YOURSAY | ‘Please do not let the deaths of the six Malaysian heroes be in vain.’

YOURSAY | 'This culture of arresting those who 'insult' people in power must end.'

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

LETTER | I believe that every lesson served in this film can be delved into by our current administrators.