Archive - 31 October 2018

Reconsider the plan, says Umno, while PAS calls its possible ratification a catastrophe.

It was reported that an armed Abu Sayyaf group was planning to conduct kidnapping activities there.

PARLIAMENT | 'Do not come to the ministry to request for special or additional provisions' he warns those who do.

He says the state gov't, site owner and two temple administrators had agreed to the relocation in 2014.

However, Liew Vui Keong could not confirm if the documents can be published tomorrow, as planned.

However, Rohingya leaders said after the meeting that they are hesitant about the proposed repatriation.

The minister said its flight operations in Malaysia complied with all applicable standards and regulations.

'He had gone for a kidney examination but the doctor found that he had blocks in the heart.'

Islamist party calls for the deaths of the three judges who set Asia Bibi free after her eight years on death row.

Previously a vocal critic of the PM, the former minister plays down accusations of 'revengeful' Harapan administration.

LETTER | The commitment to ensure that women take up a minimum of 30 percent of all policy-making positions is left wanting.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | This follows his absence in court and Suhakam inquiries.

COMMENT | Even if the annual household claim limit were to be set at RM10,000, the scheme would be unsustainable.

Ngoo Teck Kiong tried to hold a press conference inside Parliament's lobby without prior approval.

Funds could have been 'overlooked' by Harapan when it took over the federal gov't, says ex-deputy minister.

UPDATED 7.40PM | He also says that Harapan parties did not behave this way in the past.

The Setiawangsa division is headed by the PM's political aide, Zahid Md Arip.

UPDATED 5.25PM | 'I think everything should be transparent. Nothing to hide,' says ex-PM's lead counsel. 

UPDATED 6.15PM | The is over his claim that Bersih which she headed had been infiltrated by the Islamic State.

Human remains in 53 body bags had been recovered and sent to a hospital, forensic identifies one victim.

This comes after the gov't clarified that the extension was only for four months pending a review.

The court fixes Nov 21 and 22 to hear the defence.

Ummah chairperson Aminuddin Yahya says this after handing in a memorandum of objection against plans to ratify an anti-racism treaty.

UPDATED 8.45PM | The case was transferred from the Sessions Court today after both the prosecution and defence agreed.

UPDATED 8.24PM | 'As an MP, I give encouragement to all children to only be involved in activities that are halal'.

Deputy defence minister criticises Jaringan Melayu M'sia president for 'less than intelligent' remark. 

However, there is consensus on lowering voting age to 18.

The 62-year-old Negeri Sembilan state exco in charge of arts, culture, and Malay traditions has been improving gradually.

1MDB conceded billions to the Abu Dhabi firm in a settlement when Najib was finance minister.

The ex-PM is greeted by some 30 supporters donning black T-shirts and chanting 'Hidup Najib'. 

PARLIAMENT | This is if smoking rates in the country are not reduced, says minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Azhar Harun says he will propose how the ideal process should be once a study is completed on the previous exercise.

Stop all 'negotiations or threats' to induce Umno MPs to switch sides.

LETTER | We often choose to ignore pedestrians while in developed cities pedestrians are kings.

Deputy Foreign Minister Marzuki Yahya says gov't is set on discussing price review of raw water supplied to S'pore.

LETTER | Corruption in education is perhaps more insidious than in other sectors because its victims are young people.

This is the prime minister’s sarcastic response today to the Facebook posting the former PM made last night.

LETTER | It is high time for the government to look into policies that can improve people’s wealth and purchasing power.

UPDATED 1.31PM | Education Minister Maszlee Malik says this will be replaced by a more objective form of assessment.

It says 1MDB group has primary liability to pay regular interest as repay principal amount.

UPDATED 7.24PM | Deputy minister says Section 375A has not been fully utilised.

UPDATED 1.53PM | No easy task to adopt UN anti-racial discrimination treaty due to multiracial nature of M'sia, PM emphasises. 

UPDATED 2.16PM | They claim that the UN human rights convention will sacrifice the nation's sovereignty.

MP SPEAKS | This until there is a full investigation and the real murderers brought to justice.

BNM is alleged to have overpaid for the 22.5ha plot, in order to raise funds for 1MDB.

COMMENT | Otherwise, they would not dismiss it on grounds that it was difficult to prove.

Prosecutors say Bangladeshi migrant's act was inspired by Islamic State propaganda he found online.

Malaysia's first astronaut urges Malaysia to work with China as it is now the 'next frontier in space'.

This will come into place after the Universities and University Colleges Act is amended, says education minister.

UPDATED 12.25PM | He says this is the last of his charges that was pending and now 'it is over'.

This comes after former Umno supreme council member joined Bersatu last Friday.

This is on 'Rocky' actor Sylvester Stallone's sexual assault allegation.

BOOK EXCERPT | ‘The MCA does not need to fear defeat from DAP... The most dangerous enemy lies within.'

The CM contends that the dam was needed for Sabah’s rising population and the tourism industry.

Harapan gov't is expected to announce broad spending cuts, may introduce new taxes to boost revenue.

BOOK EXCERPT | After GE10, the community was upset with Dr M and Ling for backtracking on Suqiu’s demands.

Johor MB says discussions will be held with Mahathir at a meeting in Kuala Lumpur today.

This after the required six nations have ratified the deal.

This is the final appeal for mother of four Asia Bibi, who has been on death row since 2010, for blasphemy.

Rapper also distances himself from a campaign that encourages black Americans to quit the Democratic Party.

COMMENT | How the party votes will determine whether MCA goes the way of Umno - or reforms towards moral credibility.

YOURSAY | ‘If the state cannot pay its civil servants, how do we expect it to raise funds for ECRL?’

Are taxes and bans on advertising unhealthy foods - or educating consumers - a more effective measure?

YOURSAY | ‘Defectors should show their sincerity by quitting Umno and staying independent.’

SPECIAL REPORT | A study on the impact of climate change on sea creatures and the people who depend on them.

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