Archive - 10 October 2018

This follows Najib's claim that the gov't does not want to reopen the probes as it would clear him of involvement.

Until then, all executions will be put on hold, says Liew Vui Keong.

The suspect and the victim are from the same hometown, which is also where her body was found.

'President Yameen did not want to let this go as the concern is about the rights of his supporters'.

The 45-year-old will be whipped four times for being involved in prostitution. 

Meanwhile, 10 candidates are vying for the three vice-president posts.

The MRT2 contractor says it is empathetic with staff affected by the termination of the project's underground portion.

He points out they have failed to uplift the economic standard of the bumiputera.

Malacca MB, meanwhile, conveys the state government's apology and attributes the incident to lack of experience.

PD POLLS | IPF veep also does not rule out political cooperation with the Islamist party in the future.

'Attention to controversial mega-deals has eclipsed the contributions of smaller-scale projects.'

The death penalty is a grave violation of the right to life; it serves no purpose for the state and its people in their pursuit of justice.

This time, Perak PKR chairperson is picked to head the board of directors at Unisza in T'gganu.

UPDATED 7.06PM | This was because there were no investigations involving him at the moment, deputy IGP adds.

UPDATED 6.34PM | He had arrived together with his daughter Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid and stepbrother.

PD POLLS | Guests have to pay RM60 each to attend the event.

State DAP secretary says Norhizam should apologise for his choice of words and attitude.

LETTER | Malaysians should feel more confident that their higher taxes will be spent wisely.

UPDATED 5:03PM | Amino Agus Suyub is found guilty of contempt of court after sending messages to his assistant. 

COMMENT | It is not so much about a "New Malaysia" as "New Malaysians".

LETTER | Harapan needs to keep the promise made in its manifesto.

PD POLLS | Returning officer says the number of spouses of the military personnel was a bit less this time. 

This will be decided by the Federal Court which granted leave to housebuyers and a developer to pose questions.

'Khazanah's main role on the commercial side is to grow that fund and grow those assets for the benefit of Malaysians'.

He says many domestic automotive firms don't have the technological knowledge, and the 2020 timeline is too soon.

It is reported that Rozman Isli will likely be joining Parti Warisan Sabah.

LETTER | The sooner we remove those who have caused deaths, the lesser chance of more accidents happening.

Malacca exco claims video of his heated exchange was spread to tarnish his reputation.

Alor Setar Sessions Court rules that Mohd Adnan Md Daud succeeded in raising reasonable doubts. 

COMMENT | Harapan government, show us better economic vision that is different from that of the previous government.

Lobbying for tourist guide exemptions for domestic tourism is not a wise move as it places local tourists at a disadvantage.

Global debt levels grew 50pct the past decade, reaching a record $182 trillion in 2017, it says.

LETTER | We need to introduce specific target taxes to fund developments like public transport.

Najib points to Lim's 10 years as Penang chief minister and his annual surplus budget for the state.

LETTER | In the meantime, who will provide food on the table for all the workers and their families?

Ex-PM says government is doing this on the pretext of settling the nation's debt, which Najib continues to deny is at RM1 trillion.

The Lynas Malaysia rare earth plant in Gebeng does not produce nuclear waste, adds Amanda Lacaze.

LETTER | Corruption at the highest order, at public expense, will no longer be tolerated.

Students enjoy fare discounts and extra baggage allowance with the airline’s travel plan, the first of its kind.

While Harapan needs time to repeal all repressive laws, charges under them must be stopped now, he says.

LETTER | All Malaysians have a right to know the whole truth.

Orang Asli villagers fear pollution caused by the mining will contaminate a river, which is their sole source of water.

DPM says the offer came from the Agong after Harapan won the GE14. 

The GRU military intelligence agency is blamed by the West for several botched attacks.

The 30-year-old journalist was raped, beaten and suffocated.

His turn-up at the premises in Putrajaya marks the third time the former DPM has been summoned.

The Financial Times said in an editorial at the weekend the incident 'sends a chilling message'.

Mahathir adds that future candidates for judicial appointments will be scrutinised by the Parliament.

Turkish sources said they believe Khashoggi, a prominent critic of Saudi policies, was killed.

The floods caused the evacuation of 550 people from 167 families in three districts of Kedah.

COMMENT | I am simpatico with people who want every Umno politician investigated…

LIVE | PD POLLS | DAY 12 | He tells the Chinese-majority crowd that he is touched by how people of all races have welcomed him.

MP SPEAKS | Why refuse to share the MRT1 and MRT2 costing data with independent consulting engineer?

YOURSAY | ‘If you don’t have a sense of right and wrong, you don’t have the moral compass to lead.’

COMMENT | It is time for our education minister to attend to basic facilities required in our schools.

YOURSAY | ‘Remember, the manifesto is the reason people voted for Harapan.’

Trade collaboration will be increased to benefit the people of both countries, Wan Azizah says.

PD POLLS | 'If I win, that means you maintain stability. If Anwar wins, he cannot guarantee that,' says Stevie Chan.  

EXCLUSIVE | The commission has also recovered an additional US$1m from the US$12m total.

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