Archive - 9 November 2018

Anwar Ibrahim concedes he was 'resting' in jail while many others fought for New Malaysia.

He says he believes Harapan will be able to fulfil all pre-election promises, to save the country.

Sabah CM says surplus involves a RM40.43m increase, estimates revenue collection next year to be RM4.27 billion.

More than half of Johor Umno divisions want Zahid to go on leave, says a division leader.

The losses are due to over 25,000 tenants of PPR and public housing not paying their monthly RM124 rent.

Director of UKM's Institute of the Malay World and Civilisation did not explicitly explain why the forum title was changed.

He says it offers an alternative to conventional mortgage financing schemes and would enable more people to own a home.

Selangor CID head says over 75pct of predators are known to victims; imperative for parents to monitor their children's movements.

He says members should be supportive of Umno leadership by closing ranks.

UPDATED 11:29PM | PM attributes much of Malaysia’s development and wealth to the local Chinese population.

They wouldn't give it to us if they didn't have enough, he notes.

Dr M says he has no idea how long it will take to renegotiate the project with the Chinese firm. 

LETTER | This will allow us a possible legal avenue to bring justice for the victims of MH17.

UPDATED 9:34PM | The third national car is a private-sector effort so they can be from Japan, China or Korea, the PM says.

PKR POLLS | However, the PKR sec-gen adds that the management process was done openly.

UPDATED 9:46PM | Yen credit can be used to repay loans or be spent on projects, says Dr Mahathir; no strings attached like ECRL loan. 

The six claimed they thought it was not an offence to do so.
 

COMMENT | What the PM launched last Sunday and what the finance minister mentioned on Nov 2 are not the same.

PKR POLLS | Saifuddin says he went through each record one by one and is satisfied everything is above board.

COMMENT | It is about time Malaysia acknowledged the inherent dignity and equality of all human persons.

UPDATED 9.42PM | They say the move would be unfair both to them and the deceased.

The change is based on the ratings outlook for PLL's ultimate parent, Petronas, yesterday.

The bonus payment will be made in December.

UPDATED 6.49PM | This is despite Oh being picked by Dominic Lau as his running mate earlier.

MACC says it submitted the investigation paper to the AGC in 2012 for further action.

Malay business group's deputy president and exco want EGM over 'missing' PMO allocation and GE14 funds.

'Why should party members stay with a party that has left its struggle?' the former Umno president says.

He says Bersatu cannot be controlled by anyone as it is controlled by its mission.

COMMENT | Budget 2019 shows the new government understands that empathy is crucial in managing the economy.

UPDATED 7PM | It is said that the minister will step down after finding a replacement for the post.

LETTER | This despite the incidence of over 200 landslides last year on Penang Hill itself.

With the retraction, Sivarasa retracts his suit against Ku Nan.

Former UKM political science don also willing to be on the panel if invited.

'Old and stupid', the actor says as he taunts the Umno supreme council member for lodging the report against him.

State’s revenue from oil and gas dividend and royalty is between RM3m and RM4m a year, adds Abdullah Saidol.

A man was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital in critical condition, Australian police say.

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

The actor alleges he was offered the money by the previous government.

With the implementation of tough measures to narrow the fiscal deficit, says asset management CEO.

The state will go ahead with the first phase after all requirements are met, says Jagdeep.

It is not suited to the unique situation in the country, adds the Kedah MB.

Ex-minister says PM misunderstood his remark about 'billionaires and towkays' making key decisions in Harapan gov't.

Swat team arrives to find the bar strewn with bodies, survivors huddling in terror, and others desperately trying to get out.

The move deals a major blow to Juul, a US market leader in vape devices.

Foreign Ministry sec-gen says this is to take stock of our efforts and identify responses to challenges.

BookXcess Cyberjaya branch, located at Tamarind Square, stocks more than half a million books on numerous topics.

LETTER | Statistics show that the death penalty is not a deterrent.

The wife of Ferdinand Marcos was found guilty on seven counts of corruption during the rule of her husband.

Kadir Jasin says Maszlee continues to bewilder him with his actions.

The jeweller will gift a large version of a gold token of the PM to his Perdana Leadership Foundation.

He says Rafidah's announcement is good news to the party.

Gov't should have requested proposals from as many parties as possible first, says PM's media adviser.

Malaysian authorities are said to be probing this possibility after his two known passports were revoked.

They claim the project would worsen the traffic flow in the area.

LETTER | Challenge lies in the legislation and implementation of the recommendations made at the UN review.

COMMENT | At the UPR, many human rights issues were brought up that Malaysia could still be lagging behind.

It is claimed that ex-PM Najib was questioned on this matter by MACC yesterday.

The student's biological parents are Cambodian, but she was raised by a local foster family.

The attempt revives memories of the 2015 tragedy.

The review will take place this Sunday in Kuantan.

'Investigations into the 1MDB case had never been closed'.

UPDATED 12.15PM | PKR central leadership council member claims party is trying to 'whitewash' irregularities in Julau membership list.

12 dead, including the gunman, who was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

UPDATED 5.50PM | This is believed to be related to a molest case involving an underage girl.

'We must hold back. And not just from the Cold War.'

Its representative said such a practice was a ‘cultural obligation’.

Canada says the offer still stands.

INTERVIEW | Democrat Maxine Waters aims to ramp up the US Congress panel on regulatory oversight.

UKM institute laments those who 'put cart before horse', after being panned on the focus of forum and panellists.

The living allowance payments to modern slavery victims were illegally cut by Britain, its High Court rules.

The motorised wheelchair used by the late British physicist fetched RM1.6 million at an auction.

The conference has attracted around 900 people from 70 or more countries.

YOURSAY | If Bersatu is looking like Umno 2.0, PKR is on the path to morphing into Umno 3.0.

Malacca is well-prepared with various facilities for the new national car project, says Adly Zahari.

COMMENT | Key gov’t agencies can also act together to develop a joint policy on safeguarding and protecting children.

YOURSAY | Najib, when you are already in a deep hole, stop digging.

'We still need to abolish some draconian laws, amend certain others and draft new ones,' says foreign minister.

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