Archive - 2 November 2018

BUDGET 2019 | BN MPs see parallels between Harapan's budget and their own, while those on the government bench say this budget focusses more on the poor.

BUDGET 2019 | Opposition leader asks how Putrajaya will fund its RM314.5b budget when the national debt stands at RM1 trillion.

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PM says 'they didn't allow' him to helm the portfolio when explaining the RM60.2b allocation for the Education Ministry.

BUDGET 2019 | The Japanese government will guarantee the bonds, reveals the prime minister.

The fund will be available for two years starting from January next year, says Bank Negara.

The premier says this when commenting on the US indicting the fugitive financier.

BUDGET 2019 | The proposed rate is two-tiered.

BUDGET 2019 | This in a bid to level the playing field with local companies, says the finance minister.

Ahmad Faizal says he's solely responsible for terminating Koon's appointment.

BUDGET 2019 | This applies for houses priced between RM300,001 and RM1 million, says the finance minister.

Mohamad Hasan says the party was never involved in 1MDB's operation and transactions.

BUDGET 2019 | The proposal aims to further boost the island as the financial hub.

BUDGET 2019 | The finance minister had announced that this was for better management and to curb leakages.

BUDGET 2019 | Finance minister's speech on IRB going after those with explained wealth and a cleaner government irks opposition bench. 

LETTER | Please keep them out of your threshold, the further, the better.

BUDGET 2019 | The proceeds will be used to reduce debt.

BUDGET 2019 | This for a maximum period of seven years of assessment, announces the finance minister. 

They only need to monitor consistently along with the parents, the minister says.

LETTER | Killers have failed to respect the lives of others, do they deserve the same respect from us?

UPDATED 6.44PM | Gov't will also end blanket electricity subsidy and will instead double it for the poor.

BUDGET 2019 | This is followed by crude oil price, external debt/export ratio and indirect tax per capita.

BUDGET 2019 | About 25 pct is to be redeemed in the first half of 2019

This by streamlining related regulations and upgrading infrastructure, says Finance Ministry.

Budget 2019 | This because existing tools to enhance revenue and expenditure efficiency are fragmented.

BUDGET 2019 | Finance Ministry reports that current scheme may not be sustainable in the long run.

BUDGET 2019 | The new law is to help prevent uncontrolled government spending, says finance minister.

This will be done by identifying the skills needed by industries and mainstreaming TVET, says Finance Ministry. 

BUDGET 2019 | Private consumption to remain the major growth determinant, says Economic Outlook 2019 report.

BUDGET 2019 | The deficit is now expected to climb to 3.7 percent for 2018 amid a revenue shortfall.

The Ministry of Finance says this in its Economic Outlook 2019 report tabled in Parliament today.

BUDGET 2019 | The policy will create an atmosphere of trust to operate within the concept of a Malaysian company.

Amar Singh says the process is ongoing and he will be sent there once it is complete.

BUDGET 2019 | Introduction of a sugar tax and an increase in gambling licence are some measures being taken.

LIVE | BUDGET 2019 | This is the first budget to be tabled by a new government since the nation's independence in 1957 following BN's defeat.

The move marks a controversial shift in immigration-shy Japan.

Several heaps of minerals believed to contain gold also seized.

Nik Nazmi says cynicism among the young cannot be avoided if the government changes but its people don't.

The suspect had impersonated a JKR employee before offering the 30-year-old victim a ride, then robbing and molesting her. 

The people are waiting with 'baited breath and hope' for the budget, Umno president says.

Thai police also seized 51 mobile phones, a computer, dozens of bank account books, ATM cards and cash.

Umno man says Anwar must move fast to become PM, or Mahathir may charge him first.

COMMENT | The reality today is that truth and facts no longer mean anything.

Malay Chamber of Commerce exco members file a suit over 'dubious' transactions involving more than RM10m.

The matter was discussed in an online chat in 2014, between Jho Low and Goldman executive Tim Leissner.

Such a move will fulfil the country's needs for a skilled workforce, she says.

This after Jho Low and several Goldman Sachs bankers were indicted by the US for alleged crimes in relation to 1MDB.

Newspaper apologises to ex-Penang CM over an article on mufti appointment, pays damages of RM200,000.

This in response to the varsity's staff that their views had been left out in the exercise.

Azam Baki denies that the MACC carried out a raid at the ex-premier's residence.

The Perak Harapan chairman, as well as UM's pro-chancellor, will receive the SPMP award.

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur also fixes four days in August next year, for trial.

COMMENT | CIJ wants all MPs trained on freedom of expression and information in order to better fulfil their public duties.

Company identifies failure to alert central control system that automatic safety feature was turned off.

The Perak sultan is stepping in for Sultan Muhammad V, who will be resting following treatment.

COMMENT | Public officials should declare all their assets, including their spouses' and children's, to prevent corruption in politics.

US has 'deep and long-term strategic relationships' with Saudi Arabia.

With Bibi soon to be free, her family is struggling to make plans.

This follows a report that Google paid out US$90m exit package to a senior veep accused of sexual harassment.

The same jet crashed on another flight hours later, killing all 189 people on board.

This will keep youths out of social ills but alternate outlets must be provided for them, state gov't told.

YOURSAY | ‘Until ‘enthusiastic officers’ are removed, no conviction involving death penalty is safe.’

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng will be presenting the 2019 Budget to Parliament at 4pm.

He's been charged by the US Department of Justice, in absentia, with conspiring to launder billions from 1MDB.

YOURSAY | As its top officials were allegedly involved, UAE should take part of the blame.

SATIRE | Unlike others, she did not push my hand away when it went across her chest…

COMMENT | Giving politicians carte blanche and ignoring transgressions are akin to placing one's head in the lion's jaws.

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