Archive - 17 October 2018

Tourism Ministry to apply for share of tourist tax

Tourism Ministry to apply for share of tourist tax

Mohamaddin Ketapi says it is only fair as it is the ministry that collects the tax. 

Indian minister in centre of #MeToo storm steps down

Indian minister in centre of #MeToo storm steps down

MJ Akbar says he is resigning to fight accusations of sexual harassment levelled by over a dozen women.

Maszlee counting on 'hero' principals to rescue underperforming schools

Maszlee counting on 'hero' principals to rescue underperforming schools

Under the ProPeks programme, 41 high-performing principals to be placed in schools requiring attention.

Teenager kills 17, injures dozens in Crimea college shooting

Teenager kills 17, injures dozens in Crimea college shooting

18-year-old Vladislav Roslyakov turned up at the college in Kerch and opened fire, before shooting himself.

Canada becomes first industrialised nation to legalise cannabis

Canada becomes first industrialised nation to legalise cannabis

Adult Canadians now able to legally smoke recreational marijuana after a nearly century-long ban.

Guan Eng refutes Najib, says Penang's success not down to land sales

Guan Eng refutes Najib, says Penang's success not down to land sales

He points out that Harapan only sold 42.90ha of land, compared to BN's 1,481.55ha.

Curb 'immoral' LGBT activities through education, urges Perak mufti

Curb 'immoral' LGBT activities through education, urges Perak mufti

Harussani Zakaria says parents play an important role in establishing a strong religious foundation for their kids.

Dewan passes amendments to Children and Young Persons Act

Dewan passes amendments to Children and Young Persons Act

PARLIAMENT | Kula says the 1966 act was amended to bring it into line with international conventions.

Mahdzir: Umno supreme council to discuss Zahid's position

Mahdzir: Umno supreme council to discuss Zahid's position

Umno veep says a meeting will be convened to discuss the possibility of the president facing graft charges.

DAP's 'final warning' - stop escalating 'Datuk' title issue or face action

DAP's 'final warning' - stop escalating 'Datuk' title issue or face action

Just keep your titles, and your mouths shut, says national organising secretary Anthony Loke.

Mahdzir quizzed by MACC on S'wak solar hybrid project

Mahdzir quizzed by MACC on S'wak solar hybrid project

Former education minister reportedly gave his statement to the commission from 10am to 3pm yesterday.  

Temiar blockade in Gua Musang torn down three times this week

Temiar blockade in Gua Musang torn down three times this week

Logging companies responsible for the demolition with the help of state agencies, claims JKOAK.

Inform state rulers about stance on awards, DAP CEC told

Inform state rulers about stance on awards, DAP CEC told

Malacca DAP chair Tey Kok Kiew says this is to prevent other leaders from being reprimanded as he was.

Warisan hailed for keeping to election manifesto promises

Warisan hailed for keeping to election manifesto promises

This includes not appointing politicians to key posts in GLCs or statutory bodies, says political researcher.

Look East policy expands to sports - Syed Saddiq

Look East policy expands to sports - Syed Saddiq

The minister says Japan would share its expertise in football, badminton and sports science.

Father, son, daughter plead guilty to injuring neighbour

Father, son, daughter plead guilty to injuring neighbour

They used an iron bar, helmet and a parang to assault their neighbour and damage his girlfriend’s car.

Suit 1 – Deepak wants Najib, Rosmah to cough up RM676m for land deal

Suit 1 – Deepak wants Najib, Rosmah to cough up RM676m for land deal

He claims he is the victim of a conspiracy and was forced to abandon his previous legal action against them.

Stop politicising Johor's Oktoberfest ban, says state Harapan

Stop politicising Johor's Oktoberfest ban, says state Harapan

MB's ban remark only applies to public venues, not private premises, stresses info chief Suhaizan Kayat.

No significant SST impact yet on prices of goods, Dewan Rakyat told

No significant SST impact yet on prices of goods, Dewan Rakyat told

PARLIAMENT | Impact is expected to be felt after September stocks enter market, says deputy minister Chong Chieng Jen.

The demonisation of Maszlee Malik

The demonisation of Maszlee Malik

LETTER | In a country hungry for insightful, investigative and balanced journalism, the mainstream media now stands at a threshold.

'Shocking' that crooked bridge being mulled in a time of austerity - Khaled

'Shocking' that crooked bridge being mulled in a time of austerity - Khaled

Ex-MB asks Johor gov't to put the people's interests ahead of pleasing Putrajaya and Mahathir.

Proposal to restrict KLIA transit period to 72 hours

Proposal to restrict KLIA transit period to 72 hours

The proposal states that anyone remaining there for more than 72 hours can be arrested by Immigration or police.

EC members to face tribunal soon

EC members to face tribunal soon

EXCLUSIVE | The Attorney-General's Chambers has formed a high-powered team to realise this.

Cabinet will decide on any changes to MMC-Gamuda contract

Cabinet will decide on any changes to MMC-Gamuda contract

He reiterates that the contract termination was also a decision made by the cabinet.

Cologne hostage taker is a Syrian refugee who intended start a fire in train station

Cologne hostage taker is a Syrian refugee who intended start a fire in train station

Police add he had a large container of gasoline and gas cartridges that would have caused a ‘huge’ explosion in the train station.

Suit 2 - Ex-PM, wife owe me RM20m over condo project, says Deepak

Suit 2 - Ex-PM, wife owe me RM20m over condo project, says Deepak

The carpet businessperson is claiming losses under torts of conspiracy, fraud, malfeasance and abuse of process. 

Lawmaker Wong Tack vows no U-turn on Lynas issue

Lawmaker Wong Tack vows no U-turn on Lynas issue

Bentong MP says he will continue to speak although he is no longer a member of the plant's review committee.

Politicians will not be recommended for FT Day awards - Khalid

Politicians will not be recommended for FT Day awards - Khalid

Recipients should be educators, humanitarian volunteers and those who put M'sia on the world map, FT minister says.

Yayasan Akal Budi probe - MACC summons Zahid for fifth time

Yayasan Akal Budi probe - MACC summons Zahid for fifth time

UPDATED 3.42PM | This in relation to the alleged abuse of funds of the welfare foundation.

Budget of sacrifice doesn't mean austerity, Lim says

Budget of sacrifice doesn't mean austerity, Lim says

The finance minister adds the wellbeing of the people, especially the B40, is paramount.

M'sia makes outstanding progress in reducing extreme monetary poverty

M'sia makes outstanding progress in reducing extreme monetary poverty

World Bank’s Kenneth Simler says less than one percent of households living below the poverty line.

Wee: MCA should decide if it wants to stay in BN at upcoming AGM

Wee: MCA should decide if it wants to stay in BN at upcoming AGM

The party's sole MP suggests this issue be discussed in the meeting to get the views of its members.

Don't chase 'Datuk' titles like BN, Lim tells DAP

Don't chase 'Datuk' titles like BN, Lim tells DAP

The priority of the party must be to serve the people, secretary-general Lim Guan Eng tells members.

Gov't mulls removing Bernas rice monopoly

Gov't mulls removing Bernas rice monopoly

PARLIAMENT | This is to enable other industry players to enter the market, says minister Salahuddin Ayub.

Azmin tells 'young ones': Learn from veterans, reject money politics

Azmin tells 'young ones': Learn from veterans, reject money politics

PKR No 2 urges members to stay true to party principles of rejecting corruption and abuse of power.

What exactly do we want from Lynas?

What exactly do we want from Lynas?

LETTER | And, where is Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh’s proof that the Lynas rare earths plant is unsafe?

Azmin: Crooked bridge was Johor MB's proposal, hasn't reached Putrajaya yet

Azmin: Crooked bridge was Johor MB's proposal, hasn't reached Putrajaya yet

Current priority is projects that directly benefit people such as schools and hospitals, economic affairs minister adds. 

Najib: I tried to persuade Singapore to replace Johor causeway

Najib: I tried to persuade Singapore to replace Johor causeway

He adds that the 'crooked bridge' is an odd move as it would only replace the M'sian half of the Causeway.

Anti-hopping law? Constitution ensures freedom of association, minister says

Anti-hopping law? Constitution ensures freedom of association, minister says

No anti-defection law in the works as it contradicts the Constitution, says de facto law minister. 

Rulers briefed on defence, national security

Rulers briefed on defence, national security

UPDATED 7.41PM | The briefing was conducted by the armed forces chief and the IGP.

Xavier: Safe to drink water straight from tap

Xavier: Safe to drink water straight from tap

UPDATED 3.40PM | PARLIAMENT | 'If there is a problem, it is a local issue, not that of the water treatment plants'.

Johor DAP: Third bridge more important than 'crooked bridge'

Johor DAP: Third bridge more important than 'crooked bridge'

The priority is to ensure that traffic flow on both sides is smooth, says its chief Liew Chin Tong.

Transport Minister: No plans to scrap feeder buses, replace with Grab

Transport Minister: No plans to scrap feeder buses, replace with Grab

UPDATED 1PM | Tony Pua's proposal is just that, Anthony Loke says.

Minister accepts memorandum from minimum wage protesters

Minister accepts memorandum from minimum wage protesters

UPDATED 2.29PM | M Kulasegaran pledges to bring up issue of minimum wage review in cabinet as soon as possible.

Army colonel continues to serve, even after losing right leg

Army colonel continues to serve, even after losing right leg

Zulkifli Tahir recalls the day he lost his leg in a booby trap during the communist insurgency.

Taxi drivers protest at MOF, demand to see Guan Eng within 24 hours

Taxi drivers protest at MOF, demand to see Guan Eng within 24 hours

UPDATED 12.47PM | They object to the preferential treatment given to ride-hailing service Grab by the gov’t. 

Dr M finds ally in BN on national car, but Harapan MP stays cautious

Dr M finds ally in BN on national car, but Harapan MP stays cautious

PARLIAMENT | Harapan's Wong Chen says an economic impact analysis is needed.

YouTube down for about an hour this morning

YouTube down for about an hour this morning

#YouTubeDOWN was the No 1 trending hashtag on Twitter in Malaysia.

Singapore's Straits Times defends its 1MDB reports

Singapore's Straits Times defends its 1MDB reports

The daily dismisses Tony Pua's criticism and stands by its journalist.

Gov't to stop VIPs smuggling money via airports with X-ray scanners

Gov't to stop VIPs smuggling money via airports with X-ray scanners

UPDATED 11.32AM | Transport minister says gov't is tightening security to prevent money laundering.  

PAS rejects Oktoberfest events, even behind closed doors

PAS rejects Oktoberfest events, even behind closed doors

Ulama chief Mahfodz Mohamed says non-Muslims can still enjoy alcoholic drinks without organising large-scale festivals.

Indonesians seek talismans of former lives in quake rubble

Indonesians seek talismans of former lives in quake rubble

'I’m just waiting here and hope that I can find my child,' said Kaharuddin.

Malta says million-euro bounty for journalist's killer still on offer

Malta says million-euro bounty for journalist's killer still on offer

Daphne Caruana Galizia, who wrote an anti-corruption blog, was killed last year by a car bomb.

Lynas accountable to employees if operations shut down

Lynas accountable to employees if operations shut down

The government is, however, more concerned about Kuantan residents' safety, deputy minister Fuziah Salleh says.

Trump gives Saudi Arabia benefit of doubt in journalist's 'murder'

Trump gives Saudi Arabia benefit of doubt in journalist's 'murder'

'Here we go again with, you know, you’re guilty until proven innocent. I don’t like that.'

This is not about ‘spooking the Malays’

This is not about ‘spooking the Malays’

COMMENT | Will Harapan arrive at the same destination as BN when it comes to issues sensitive to the Malays?

Wan Azizah leads Malaysian delegation to Asem Summit

Wan Azizah leads Malaysian delegation to Asem Summit

Heads of state or governments of 51 European and Asian countries meet in Brussels as global partners.

Yoursay: If public land has to be sold, make it transparent

Yoursay: If public land has to be sold, make it transparent

YOURSAY | ‘Land sold to developers, for instance, has to be on stringent conditions…’

Inclusive Malaysian history project in the works

Inclusive Malaysian history project in the works

COMMENT | Our beloved nation is the result of the blood, sweat and tears of various ethnic groups.

Who will shoulder burden of enforcing new smoking bans?

Who will shoulder burden of enforcing new smoking bans?

COMMENT | Govt’s decision to make all eateries smoke-free zones next year may unjustly affect premise owners.

Yoursay: Cabbies, using race card is so old Malaysia

Yoursay: Cabbies, using race card is so old Malaysia

YOURSAY | 'I have a phobia of all taxi drivers, regardless of race and religion.'

The real Harapan manifesto is Mahathir's

The real Harapan manifesto is Mahathir's

COMMENT | The manifesto isn't a sacred text, but it should be a sacred promise.

MP fined for smoking in Parliament building; DAP reprimands reps on state awards

MP fined for smoking in Parliament building; DAP reprimands reps on state awards

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