Archive - 16 October 2018

The activist is being investigated for defamation over an article uploaded on his blog.

The former FT Umno Youth chief says the acceptance of the awards was a significant blow to the party’s 'true cause'.

'As long as they getting proper treatment, which is free in Malaysia, they are healthy enough to be hired'.

Affordability and accessibility are cited as major factors that would affect the disabled.

The charge, under the Penal Code, carries a jail term of up to seven years, or a fine.

Senator P Waytha Moorthy says his office hopes to reach an amicable solution with all parties involved.

Gravity of offence and all other mitigitating factors must be considered, says president George Varughese.

PARLIAMENT | Changes include sharp increase in fines for those who cause damage to roads.

The case against the other accused continues.

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said so far, the ministry’s enforcement division has been doing a good job in curbing the illegal activity.

He added that the police wanted to question the man further over proof of involvement in Isis ideologies.

Meanwhile, 10 Malaysian trucks arrive in Palu today with essentials for survivors.

The book will chronicle his rise from the 'political ashes'.

PARLIAMENT | Defence minister says the country's finances would prove prohibitive to such a venture.

The party reiterates that its members should not receive such awards while still active in political service.

This is to prevent Najib and Umno propagandists from using the issue as fodder to attack, he says.

While cops are exposed to on-the-job risks, they are not covered to receive compensation, he says.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says the corporation recorded a deficit of RM12.9 million this year. 

UPDATED 6PM | Osman Sapian says the PM had mooted reviving the project last month.

The 65-year-old died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, in Seattle, says his company Vulcan Inc.

PKR POLLS | 'We will investigate, now you're telling me, so I'm aware of it,' says outgoing party president.

A letter will be sent to the S'gor exco in charge, says Otai Reformasi's Abdul Razak Ismail. 

Immigration deputy director says undocumented migrant families are often let off with a stern warning.

MP SPEAKS | To tap into the powerful energy of our youth, we have to change the way we think about them.

The decision, however, is no sign of disrespect to the monarchy, stresses Ngeh Koo Ham.

UPDATED 5.10PM | Judge rules that the court is bound by a Federal Court decision on this matter.

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MP SPEAKS | We must also advance respect for rights among our neighbours or risk becoming complicit.

LETTER | The state has made a commitment to safeguard its future through the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Lower target due to moderation in global demand and over-reliance on private consumption, says thinktank.

Sultan Sallehuddin will be officially installed as the 29th sultan at Istana Anak Bukit.

This after 14 concrete beams at the RM545-million Jalan Bukit Kukus paired road project fell onto a slope last week.

Shamsubahrin also claims some 3,000 people will participate in a protest he is organising tomorrow.

Visibly annoyed, he walks off when asked if he will be more careful with his social media posts in the future. 

The Umno president responds to the police's stance that the party has no locus standi to claim the cash seized.

Umno chief says the party is now focused on strengthening the opposition front. 

LETTER | Govt's idea to replace feeder buses with Grab cars is too simplistic and lacks in-depth study.

One of the accused - editor-turned-politician MJ Akbar, has rejected allegations levelled against him.

PARLIAMENT | This is on whether PNB assets will be disposed to help trim the national debt.

UPDATED 1.50PM | Shops selling alcohol must also display a warning sign about its health effects, Dzulkefly says. 

The five-member bench rules that the Court of Appeal does have jurisdiction to hear Amino Agus' appeal.

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He questions why no one chose to sensationalise his discussion on university hospitals instead. 

The meeting was also attended by cabinet ministers, the chief secretary, and the treasurer-general.

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PARLIAMENT | Taking up pavement space without permission will now also carry a fine of RM5,000.

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Unidentified MP is one of eight people fined after over 20 enforcers were deployed to Parliament. 

LETTER | The government must put an end to religion being used as a political tool.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says will also ban plastics that can't be fully recycled in the country.

UPDATED 5PM | Ex-PM spends almost seven hours questioned by anti-graft agency for the fifth time. 

LETTER | There need be no such concern, many states that have ratified ICERD have entered reservations.

The 23-year-old victim has mistakenly filled up one of the bikes with RON95 fuel instead of RON97, prior to the beating.

Riyadh reportedly prepared to acknowledge the death of Jamal Khashoggi in a botched interrogation.

UPDATED 3.18PM | Indonesian foreign minister warns Australia against risking trade and business ties with Arab and Muslim world.

COMMENT | To love a country is to do more than paying your taxes and waving the national flag.

UPDATED 11.39AM | Judge says Taib's son, who has a net worth of RM1.1b, is more than capable of paying the sum.

PARLIAMENT | Foreign minister cites the difficulties faced by his diplomats abroad to make his case.

PKR POLLS | He cautions party members that this is the reason behind Umno's downfall.

COMMENT | His election has created a series of firsts in the country’s political history.

QUESTION TIME | He can start by playing a major role as a backbencher.

COMMENT | The proliferation of such titles – a few thousand annually – have, in a way, demeaned and degraded such honours.

YOURSAY | 'I feel that you have a duty to allay our fears.'

COMMENT | We must stop applying yesterday’s solutions to today’s situation.

YOURSAY | It was Mahathir who awarded the highly unfair toll agreements to PLUS.

COMMENT | Important points to note about achieving #ZeroHunger, in conjunction with World Food Day today.

Minister Liew Vui Keong stresses that the CEP is only an advisory body, with no powers.

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