Archive - 25 October 2018

The findings were made by independent IT experts, as well as those aligned to the candidates, says election committee chair. 

PKR POLLS | Deputy chair Adzman Hedra says affected voters should have chance to vote again.

He is responding to former defence minister Hishammuddin's offer to track down the fugitive.

LETTER | The oldest dam in Malaysia is the Bukit Merah Dam which was built in 1906.

The 56-year-old is expected to be charged at the Putrajaya courts tomorrow.

This a day after several high-profile Democrats and critics of President Trump were targeted.

You are not fit for the position, I will resign from my position to take you on, says supreme council member.

LETTER | 'National heroes' is a deserved title for these warriors who were willing to die honourably in battle.

PKR POLLS | Errant sticker with minister's image results in warning letter from PKR disciplinary committee.

LETTER | Since when was Singapore interested in car manufacturing?

LETTER | We also need a public register identifying problem projects so that there can be more oversight.

Convention's restrictions directly contravene our constitutional compromise, and could never be reconciled with Constitution's Article 153.

PM says the crackdown on the previous government's corruption and abuse of power will continue.

Negotiations between the temple’s management, developer for over two hours secure a reprieve until Nov 22. 

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says this will enable him to focus his efforts on clearing his name.

Former EPU officer claims all gov't payments came from consolidated funds which may include unused budgets.

This after the opposition complains there is no one to answer them during question time.

MP Ramasamy, who lost to M Saravanan, claims there were phantom voters and people casting votes for those absent.

Perak opens its fourth flood relief centre as flood victims increase to 300.

'We want professionals to run our GLCs,' says economic affairs minister. 

She tells reporters this when met outside the court's bail counter this evening.

MP SPEAKS | He is indeed a man of many parts – from an alleged global kleptocrat to a troll and soon-to-be record-holder.

This is after DPP Gopal Sri Ram informed the court that several documents had yet to be served to the defence.

Its deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki confirms details revealed by highly-placed sources.

Dissent promotes judicial independence and may even spark changes in the law, says Richard Malanjum.

UPDATED 6.11PM | Commenting on his CBT charges, ex-PM says it was not for personal benefit, but to safeguard the nation.

They remain hopeful that the execution, scheduled for tomorrow, will be called off.

Umno information chief's invitation to PM to rejoin Umno isn't logical, says Harapan veep. 

'73 percent of them comprise affordable houses priced at RM250,000 and below,' the minister says.

LETTER | Experts by right, must take into account various challenges such as soil condition, drainage and weather.

PARLIAMENT | Deputy education minister says gov't would similarly not compel schools to buy papers owned by Harapan parties. 

The MCA No 2 reveals what exactly he had said to Khairy Jamaluddin.

Adel Ahmad Al-Jubeir is in Malaysia for a three-day visit.

UPDATED 1.55PM | Najib's lawyer says charges concern executive decisions to use funds earmarked for one purpose for a more important objective.

Adel Ahmed Al-Jubeir, who is on a three-day visit, will also call on Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

PKR POLLS | Azmin is facing a strong challenge from Rafizi, whose stronghold, Pandan, votes this weekend.

His former aide says it's the fault of the gov't that sent a late notice to Najib.

UPDATED 2.30PM | He also says the charge has nothing to do with 1MDB, its debt nor its subsidaries.

The 'relentless attack' against Najib and him will not break their spirit, he says.

PKR POLLS | Leaders demand probe against party leaders for allegedly covering up irregularities concerning the party's membership list.

The ex-CM seeks declaration that Shafie Apdal's appointment as CM is illegal.

PARLIAMENT | Power plants will produce far more than necessary, therefore incurring cost for consumers.

The suspect is alleged to have asked for RM20,000 from a party member to enable the latter to contest in the elections.

UPDATED 2:45PM | Two of five Federal Court cases involving stateless children have thus been resolved.

The proposals from local and foreign firms are up from the 14 previously announced, says Miti deputy minister.

“Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.”

An investigation found student fulfilled standards to graduate, says National Defence University.

COMMENT | Indian Malaysians do not need a political party to look after their ‘interests’.

The Negeri Sembilan exco has been missing from official functions and did not attend the state assembly sitting.

PKR POLLS | He was responding to claims of 'phantom voters' in the party elections.

CM: Committee is supplementing investigations by Dosh, CIDB and city council.

Trump uses his unsecured cell phone to gossip with old friends.

QUESTION TIME | There are several moves that can be taken, and with proper management, the task won’t be that tough.

Jumpei Yasuda was reported to have been captured by an al-Qaeda affiliate after entering Syria.

YOURSAY | 'We need to psych ourselves out of the quagmire we have sunk into...'

YOURSAY | 'I shudder to think this man almost became our PM.'

Former spy chief Hasanah claims trial to one CBT charge involving US$12m, is given RM500k bail.  

COMMENT | It is better to be safe than sorry - Jho Low’s dealings are a good example.

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