Archive - 11 November 2018

Minister - Gov't mulling new mechanism to make ex-husbands pay alimony after divorce

Minister - Gov't mulling new mechanism to make ex-husbands pay alimony after divorce

It will enable the Syariah Judiciary Department to claim from the men’s EPF or bank accounts to pay alimonies to their ex-wives.

'Changed man' Ali Tinju seeks to join Bersatu - report

'Changed man' Ali Tinju seeks to join Bersatu - report

Ali says he is now a supporter of Mahathir and has lost faith in the Umno leadership.  

As polls end, Azmin looks set to win but Rafizi still hopeful

As polls end, Azmin looks set to win but Rafizi still hopeful

According to an unofficial tally, Azmin now has 67,449 votes against Rafizi's 62,716 votes - a 4,733 majority.

Flash floods hit KL following heavy downpour

Flash floods hit KL following heavy downpour

The rain sees water build up in the tunnel heading from Jalan Tun Razak towards KLCC and Jalan Loke Yew.

MH17 may be discussed during Dr M-Putin meet in S'pore

MH17 may be discussed during Dr M-Putin meet in S'pore

Foreign minister says the bilateral meeting on the sideline of Asean summit will take place on Tuesday.

Saifuddin: 2,700 delegates to attend PKR national congress

Saifuddin: 2,700 delegates to attend PKR national congress

They are from 217 divisions of the party nationwide as well as reps of the Wanita and Youth wings.

DAP rep wants death penalty retained for 'exceptional cases'

DAP rep wants death penalty retained for 'exceptional cases'

Ramkarpal says this in view of alleged rape-cum-murder of nine-month-old baby and child abuse case. 
 

Netizens voice outrage over baby's tragic death

Netizens voice outrage over baby's tragic death

The 11-month-old baby is believed to have been abused and raped by her caretaker's husband,

Directly join BN if Umno to dissolve, members told

Directly join BN if Umno to dissolve, members told

Mohamad Hasan says move is only temporary while waiting for the leadership to restore the party.

Malaysian politics in a Trumpian era

Malaysian politics in a Trumpian era

COMMENT | US midterms may offer M'sia vital lessons about navigating political polarisation and Icerd.

Lynas: We've followed all rules to make sure plant is safe

Lynas: We've followed all rules to make sure plant is safe

It says the company is staffed by many experts who have made safety their main concern. 

PKR election officer in Julau 'cyber attack' probe released by cops

PKR election officer in Julau 'cyber attack' probe released by cops

PKR POLLS | Source says the suspect was released at 5.15pm after his statement was recorded.

Citing 'good faith discussions', Najib insists IPIC owes 1MDB money

Citing 'good faith discussions', Najib insists IPIC owes 1MDB money

Ex-PM says documents on the IPIC-1MDB settlement will prove that he is not a thief or crook.

Muhyiddin: No constitutional breach with Icerd ratification

Muhyiddin: No constitutional breach with Icerd ratification

He says what matters most to Putrajaya is to maintain peace and harmony between ethnic groups.

New name for FT Ministry to be announced next year

New name for FT Ministry to be announced next year

Khalid Samad says this will reflect the role the ministry plays beyond the three federal territories. 

Gebeng folks: No political rhetorics in Lynas review, please

Gebeng folks: No political rhetorics in Lynas review, please

All they want to know is whether the operations are safe, a villager tells a public inquiry.

M'sia should not give in to international pressure with the UPR

M'sia should not give in to international pressure with the UPR

LETTER | To bow down to the demands of foreign governments is too idealistic and not practicable.

Zahid: Anwar will cause trouble if he doesn't become PM

Zahid: Anwar will cause trouble if he doesn't become PM

'I know him. I used to be his close friend,' says the Umno president.

Plight of rubber tappers to be raised in budget debate - Mukhriz

Plight of rubber tappers to be raised in budget debate - Mukhriz

The MB hopes the federal government will reconsider an allocation for this group.

Hate me, but don't punish Felda, rural folks - Najib tells gov't

Hate me, but don't punish Felda, rural folks - Najib tells gov't

The former prime minister claims the situation in rural areas is becoming more dire.

After death of infant, DPM wants heavier punishments for child rapists

After death of infant, DPM wants heavier punishments for child rapists

'I can't comprehend why somebody would do that to a baby,' Wan Azizah says on the case in Bangi.

Confessions of a circumcised female

Confessions of a circumcised female

COMMENT | The Women's Ministry owes us a statement on its defence of the ritualistic practice.

Why the FundMyHome ‘property crowdfunding’ scheme is bad news

Why the FundMyHome ‘property crowdfunding’ scheme is bad news

LETTER | It is a gross exaggeration to say the scheme will benefit the rakyat.

Kedah tables state budget with projected RM57.8m deficit

Kedah tables state budget with projected RM57.8m deficit

'This is the state’s current financial position,' Mukhriz says, emphasising the 'prudent' approach to the budget.

'Infiltrators' may have sabotaged PKR polls, says Wan Azizah

'Infiltrators' may have sabotaged PKR polls, says Wan Azizah

PKR POLLS | The outgoing president comments on incidents that have marred polling for the Julau division.

Anwar chastises 'impetuous' behaviour leading to PKR election officer's arrest

Anwar chastises 'impetuous' behaviour leading to PKR election officer's arrest

UPDATED 3.28PM | PKR POLLS | The PKR president-elect also urges members to be 'calm and accept the results'.

Crisis of leadership in the M'sian workplace

Crisis of leadership in the M'sian workplace

LETTER | The need for power and control results in a disengaged workforce.

PKR members allege vote buying at piles clinic during Lanang polls

PKR members allege vote buying at piles clinic during Lanang polls

PKR POLLS | They claim voting receipts were exchanged for cash.

Singapore PM hints at early election next year

Singapore PM hints at early election next year

The PAP faces no real challenge to its political dominance.

PKR election officer arrested over alleged Julau 'cyber attack'

PKR election officer arrested over alleged Julau 'cyber attack'

PKR POLLS | The arrest was confirmed by Sarawak PKR election director Desmond Kho.

Death toll rises to 23 in California massive wildfire

Death toll rises to 23 in California massive wildfire

All 13,000 residents of the posh beach city of Malibu told to evacuate.

Calls for open trade to greet Pence as Trump skips Asia summit

Calls for open trade to greet Pence as Trump skips Asia summit

Beijing is expected to appeal for world's two largest economies to work together at the S'pore summit.

Petronas' dividend payments to hinge on ability to service debt

Petronas' dividend payments to hinge on ability to service debt

All dividend payments, including the one-off RM30b payment, will also take into account operational costs.

Poland's eurosceptic leaders to hold joint march with far right groups

Poland's eurosceptic leaders to hold joint march with far right groups

Authorities in Warsaw are stepping up security ahead of the march.

Report: New charges against Najib, two ex-ministers and others soon

Report: New charges against Najib, two ex-ministers and others soon

The charges are related to the solar hybrid project in S'wak and the sale of DBKL land, among others. 

French, German leaders in show of unity 100 years after WW1

French, German leaders in show of unity 100 years after WW1

Macron and Merkel unveil plaque paying tribute to renewed friendship between the foes of two world wars.

Hoping for an end to the US-China trade war

Hoping for an end to the US-China trade war

MP SPEAKS | Will the detrimental dispute end at the G20 summit in Argentina at the end of this month? 

Girl claims molested, abused at Temerloh welfare home

Girl claims molested, abused at Temerloh welfare home

The privately-owned nursing home survives on public donations.

Nine-month-old baby dies after alleged rape by caretaker's husband

Nine-month-old baby dies after alleged rape by caretaker's husband

The suspect was found positive for methamphetamine.

Malaysia-Japan ties on strongest ever footing

Malaysia-Japan ties on strongest ever footing

The PM promptly forged closer links with Tokyo after Pakatan Harapan came to power.

Florida orders vote recount in Senate, governor races

Florida orders vote recount in Senate, governor races

The drama brings back memories of the 2000 presidential vote recount in Florida.

Rafizi: I was on the road to winning 3,000 votes in Julau

Rafizi: I was on the road to winning 3,000 votes in Julau

PKR POLLS | The candidate also suspects that the election in Sabah has been compromised as well.

Julau PKR ‘cyber attack’: Zuraida challenges JPP to show log files

Julau PKR ‘cyber attack’: Zuraida challenges JPP to show log files

PKR POLLS | PKR Wanita chief says these would show who allegedly tampered with the system.

The missing agenda in Malaysian education

The missing agenda in Malaysian education

COMMENT | Is the ‘new direction’ for education moving past education as indoctrination?

Julau PKR polls hit by 'cyber attack'; Maszlee angered by IIUM resignation rumours

Julau PKR polls hit by 'cyber attack'; Maszlee angered by IIUM resignation rumours

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

Yoursay: Daim is right, but not that easy to forget BN’s wrongdoings

Yoursay: Daim is right, but not that easy to forget BN’s wrongdoings

YOURSAY | ‘Many of the sins of the past will haunt us for years to come.’

Gov’t not neglecting M40 income group, says Asli chair

Gov’t not neglecting M40 income group, says Asli chair

BUDGET 2019 | Middle income group can wait a little while longer for more concessions, says Ramon Navaratnam.

PICC will enhance connectivity, promote trade exchange - Penang CM

PICC will enhance connectivity, promote trade exchange - Penang CM

The RM8b Penang International Commercial City (PICC) in Bayan Baru is scheduled for completion in 2026.