Archive - 11 October 2018

PD POLLS | This is the home minister's first public appearance outside of KL, after his three-month absence on medical leave.

He will have an assistant lodge it tomorrow for a probe to determine if he was involved in several high-profile murders.

He notes that Malaysia as a trading nation needs stability in the world market too survive.

LETTER | According to A Muñoz Alonso, authority not only does not oppose liberty but it assumes it.

LETTER | This so that the rakyat can provide their input for their new friendly government.

The former premier points to the 'achievements' during his rule and says he was shocked by the 'catastrophic' GE14 results.

LETTER | The winner will have high hopes placed upon him to transform the town into a globally-known tourism spot.

Sabah gov’t’s reluctance to increase the age limit to 18 mocks the sanctity of marriage.

PD POLLS | Anwar called the polls for his own gain while Isa is tainted by corruption allegations, claims the former PKR man.

Child brides tend to leave school, have limited economic opportunities, are vulnerable to abuse and mental health problems. 

LETTER | Most of the listed companies on Bursa Malaysia exist only for the benefit of major shareholders and directors.

LETTER | The burning question for Sarawak is whether the setting up of Petros is a business risk.

There is no need for that, as Norhizam has served well in the past, says state CM. 

In stressing the portal's continued role as a watchdog, he reminds of Mahathir's quote back from 2007.

COMMENT| I am giving Najib's former ministers 48 hours to declare which of them...

Minister says a national digital ID would enable efficient identity verification in online transactions

The offer also stands for certain VIPs facing trial, jokes Harapan candidate in the PD by-election. 

Proton has also obtained rights to be China's Geely's regional hub for the right-hand drive technology. 

PD POLLS | Institut Darul Ehsan deputy chair says this was particularly felt by the Malay and Indian communities.

COMMENT | The new ministers need to raise their game, do their homework, and be masters of their ministries.

PD POLLS | 'We asked more than 1,000 people but failed to get even one who said they will vote for Saiful'.

Judicial appointments should be independent of any interference, says Hakam chairperson.

Gobind Singh says the decision will be communicated to the attorney-general.

The Attorney-General’s Chambers agrees to withdraw the charge against him as the prosecution has no intention of continuing with the case. 

UPDATED 6.45PM | MACC's Azam Baki reveals that the Umno president's son-in-law was also sumonned to facilitate investigations.

Author of Pakatan Rakyat's alternative Budget 2011 explains need to tax capital gains.

PD POLLS | Temple chairperson says commotion on Oct 7 had nothing to do with the PKR president-elect.

UPDATED 5.03PM | Valuation and Property Services Department proposes that the government set up such a panel.

Private sector's role could help get funds for airport expansion projects, says transport minister.

Norhizam says the people in his constituency can answer if he is a gangster or otherwise.

He makes a nostalgic return to an Asean meeting in the island resort after 15 years.

UPDATED 3PM | Populist measures such as a capital gains tax will cause the economy to suffer, says ex-PM.

LIVE | PD POLLS | DAY 13 | He makes the offer to VIPs facing trial; after spending almost nine years in jail.

He claims several sultans were 'explicitly and implicitly' campaigning against the prime minister.

Decision risks destroying decades of development progress, says the Foreign Ministry.

UPDATED 3.35PM | High Court orders AG's Chambers to file an affidavit, within two weeks, on whether police have the jewellery.

The market responds to potential further discussions with the Finance Ministry on the MRT 2 underground contract

Group hopes Putrajaya will follow through with decision; lawyer reminds gov't of M'sians on death row abroad.

UPDATED 1.34PM | Three Court of Appeal judges dismissed his appeal after finding no merit in it; Shafee says he will appeal.

This comes as Dr Mahathir is scheduled to arrive there leading the M'sian delegation to the Asean Leaders’ Gathering.

UPDATED 12.39PM | Rozman says he will join the Harapan's alliance party for the future of Labuan and its people.

China is set to relax foreign auto ownership rules; BMW is first major carmaker to take control of a China JV.

UPDATED 10.55AM | This follows the Umno chief’s session with the graftbusters yesterday, the third since BN fell.

LETTER | It is obvious the Penang DCM II failed to address some of the basic issues affecting workers.

PD POLLS | They express confidence Anwar’s experience would help boost Port Dickson’s image.

Jamal Khashoggi was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

It can’t pursue whistleblowers and other leakers at foreign subsidiaries of Swiss banks.

They face accusations of causing 'fear or alarm' following a complaint from the Yangon regional gov't.

Otherwise, what’s the point of having a manifesto, says the Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chair.

YOURSAY | 'Gamuda, since the Perak coup in 2009, you had near monopoly of all railway works…'

UPDATED 9.40PM | Reactions to the proposal by the Tourism Ministry draws more cons than pros.

The government looks to pare down direct ownership in companies to raise funds.

YOURSAY | 'Since Umno operates on cash, why bother opening a bank account?'

QUESTION TIME | Successful negotiation can result in win-win situation for all while setting precedent for future ‘overpriced deals’.

The owner of the vessel detained 25 nautical miles from Pangkor on Monday is relieved to get his men back safe.

The minister says the procedures will be clearer to avoid errors and victimising anyone.

COMMENT | In private-public partnership, both companies need to bear in mind the principles and spirit of their founders.

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