Archive - 15 October 2018

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The president replaces Ahmed bin Dagher who will be probed over 'negligence of his government'.

PARLIAMENT | Liew Vui Keong also says the views of all relevant quarters were taken into account.  

Teng Chang Khim says the festival is actually the Oktoberfest, not a liquor party.

Among the Asean countries, Malaysia ranks higher only to Indonesia. 

MCA POLLS | Ngoo Teck Keong, 30, enters the fray moments before the nominations closed.

Copies of the book are kept in a storeroom at  DBP since the 1998 Reformasi days.

He hopes the minister would look into the colour of students’ shirts and school buildings too.

PARLIAMENT | The former says the present is insulting M'sia and the present says the former didn't have meetings.

PARLIAMENT | He says this was not ratified in the past to maintain the position of the Federal Constitution.

Sources say Mickael Alain was among the eight individuals detained in a religious school in Perlis.

Mahdzir Khalid cites China shifting its import of palm oil to Indonesia as an example.

Since taking office, Dr M has visited Indonesia, China, Japan, Brunei, US and the UK.

The building will no longer have designated smoking areas with effect from today.

PARLIAMENT | The motion by the Foreign Ministry is seconded by the agriculture minister.

Of late, the HK National Party has been banned, and some activists barred from standing in elections.

The KL Syariah Court of Appeal is also set to rule on ex-wife Shahnaz's cross-appeal.

He says death row inmates will continue to serve out a jail sentence.

Policy-makers will miss the target if this is not done, says KRI director.

PARLIAMENT | These talks are to coordinate duties between both, says education minister.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | A senior police officer, however, says this is not possible as police reports are computerised and sequential.

Jamaluddin's widow Kalsom Ismail also files a separate joint matrimonial assets claim to the estate. 

High Court finds the security guard guilty of committing the crime three years ago.

LETTER | They should be charged with negligence for allowing their drivers to drive under the influence of intoxicants.

Clarifying his earlier comment, Pua said PNB's funds and investments belong to the unit holders, not the government.

Lee Hae-chan, the head of the Democratic Party, says that the visit may happen next spring.

The finance minister's aide chastises Singapore daily on a report that Putrajaya owes Abu Dhabi a debt of RM28.65b.

Ex-Port Dickson MP happy to see Anwar take the oath, but sad to leave Parliament.

LETTER | Newly sworn-in MP for Port Dickson can play role of father-figure politician.

UPDATED 3.17PM | He says it is "not quite right" to say that the people were entirely unhappy with the government.

LETTER | Honorary titles are not something that should simply be given to any politician.

LETTER | Showcasing and allowing tourists to participate in local dances is a most effective way to promote tourism.

UPDATED 2.52PM | This, the newly sworn-in MP says, is in line with Harapan's manifesto promise.

Appeal against Amino Agus' three-month jail sentence must be brought before Federal Court. 

LETTER | The constituency is a good representation of Malaysia and is a good gauge of voter sentiment across the country.

PARLIAMENT | He says this when the matter of Felda's management is brought up,

The Khazanah Research Institute says that the average household expenditure for 2016 was RM4,033.

UPDATED 2.25PM | Dr Mahathir says he is not aware of any protest from China.

COMMENT | The situation there is not due to land grabs alone but the emergence of a very toxic combo of religion and politics.

Opportunities for entrepreneurs to promote knowledge-based economy, says a Khazanah report.

'I give my assurance to Sabah and Sarawak there will be no toll there,' says Baru Bian.

COMMENT | We should not discount the danger of sabotage or subversion from within.

UPDATED 12:07PM | PARLIAMENT | He tells Bera MP to wait, like other Malaysians, for the Budget to be tabled.

UPDATED 1.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Prime minister says Anwar's big win in PD was expected.

Malaysia stands to gain from good relations with China, according to the report.

UPDATED 11.56AM | PARLIAMENT | It will outline gov't's plan to turn around Felda's finances and administration.

UPDATED 1.05PM | Federal counsel cites locus standi among the reasons for the application.

The past, present and future prime ministers – Najib Abdul Razak, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and Anwar Ibrahim – participate in a prayer session in the Dewan Rakyat.

UPDATED 12.38PM | PARLIAMENT | He gets to sit on the front row, with Lim Kit Siang and Shafie Apdal.

The fire department says 40 other passengers and trailer driver unhurt.

COMMENT | Far from a show of democracy, the Port Dickson by-election was a betrayal of democracy.

COMMENT | The PM-designate’s every move will now come under even greater scrutiny.

COMMENT | The manifesto is an excellent chance for a government to demonstrate its integrity.

YOURSAY | 'At the very least, Harapan must show a sincere attempt to review concession agreements.'

YOURSAY | 'Anwar's real popularity is not on the internet. Many had bashed him throughout this campaign.'

MALAYSIANSKINI | Khoo Salma – the historian who reads George Town like a book.

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