Archive - 10 November 2018

PKR POLLS | Prey app is 'perfectly legitimate' anti-theft software used for corporate devices, says Keith Rozario.

This is in order to promote and support breastfeeding practices in M'sian healthcare system, says Dzulkefly Ahmad.

PM has a lot of knowledge on how to run a gov't, says Kelantan MB Ahmad Yakob.

PKR POLLS | His 1,341-vote lead over rival Rafizi may eventually be reduced when Julau division re-election is held. 

PM also supported proposal at yesterday's cabinet meeting, says education minister.

The National University of Singapore will confer degree on PM on second day of his official visit.

PKR POLLS | Existing votes risk being manipulated due to results suspension, says Semana Sawang.

Saudi Arabia knows journalist's killer is among group who came a day before the killing, President Erdogan adds.

Embattled Umno president was adamant about remaining, says state party meeting attendee.

PKR POLLS | Report to be lodged with MACC over last-minute polling venue cancellation, says Baru Bian. 

'There are officers who are tied up and not willing to recognise the new government,' he says.

PKR POLLS | Election committee says that 10 of the e-voting tablets were 'intruded' by an app called Prey.

PTPTN chief says he spent months trying to figure out how to implement the promise, but fell short. 

He apologises to PM and ex-finance minister, adds he will no longer participate in politics.

The PM says the PH government will respect the separation of powers.

He says the RMK11 midterm review and Budget 2019 can serve as substitutes, as these contain the latest info.

The education minister also points out that it was made after obtaining approval of the highest authority.

HR minister Kulasegaran says 30pct deduction from the levy contributed by employers will cease this month. 

UPDATED 8.50PM | PKR POLLS | But state election coordinator says the only problems were a few faulty tablets and lower-than-expected turnout.

Its Foreign Affairs Department confirms that 1MDB-linked businessperson doesn't own Australian passport. 

'We are studying whether their claim is true', says Mahathir.

COMMENT | Potus should learn how voters react when the top executive removes an attorney-general.

Upscale beach community of Malubu also threatened by the monster fire storm.

Works minister says complaints on S'wak portion of project can be lodged through the ministry's website. 

Bersatu chair says it is Harapan policy to not offer ex-Umno crossovers posts for a certain period. 

The PM will also meet the MB to discuss various issues.

'At a wedding, you come as party crashers and ask when are you going to get divorced?'

Penang chief Oh Tong Keong and incumbent veep A Kohilan Pillay will vie for the number two spot.

The republic's Law Ministry says the case underscores the need for fake news legislation.

The 5pct tax on petrol products was announced in the recently tabled state budget.

The Federal Constitution must be amended to accord MACC such power, adds Bukit Gelugor MP.

The Segambut MP wants MACC to investigate land deals approved by the previous government.

Wan Azizah notes that women are travelling in greater numbers for leisure and for work.

Let's get on with governing to put the nation back on right track, says ex-minister.

PKR POLLS | Its chairperson to lodge report with the MACC.

The city hall's raids were carried out from 8pm to 2am last night, and involved 22 officers. 

UPDATED 4.20PM | Kulasegaran says this was done without the knowledge of the fund's board of directors.

UPDATED 4.19PM | PKR POLLS | Keningau will vote again today, and Tawau and Pensiangan tomorrow. 

LETTER | It may further reduce Penang’s median household income at the national level.

COMMENT | UK courts can now compel anyone to reveal sources of their unexplained wealth.

Supermarket chain Iceland planned to use ad to highlight ecological destruction caused by palm oil. 

LETTER | Article 153 is part of a needs-based strategy which must be viewed in its proper historical context.

This after an aide to Maszlee confirms the minister has agreed to resign as soon as a replacement is sought.

Pompeo and Mattis take aim at military installations on artificial islands and 'repression of religious groups.'

Jo Johnson, the younger brother of Boris, becomes the latest to walk from May's government. 

Trump's 'mean-spirited' remarks could have put her family in danger, says the former US first lady.

COMMENT | Daim’s rejoinder is one of the more honest moments Harapan has had since GE14.

Imelda Cortez became pregnant aged 18 after being raped by her stepfather.

He says that if he was anyone's lackey, he would be a lackey of the people.

This a day after 30-year-old Hassan Khalif Shire Ali set fire to a truck laden with gas cylinders and stabbed three people, killing one.

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena dissolves Parliament and calls for elections on Jan 5.

Before this, residents depended on an old school which did not even have an electric fan.

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

The ministry will table several bills to amend laws involving institutions of higher learning next month.

YOURSAY | ‘It looks more like an investment scheme than a scheme to resolve B40 home ownership.’