Archive - 14 November 2018

Jho Low's lawyers paid PR companies over US$1m to 'boost his image'

Jho Low's lawyers paid PR companies over US$1m to 'boost his image'

The services include round-the-clock PR response and efforts to shape internet search results, says NYT.

CM: Auditor-general, MACC to sit in on Sarawak tender committees

CM: Auditor-general, MACC to sit in on Sarawak tender committees

SARAWAK DUN | Abang Johari says this while lambasting the 'cheap politics' of the opposition.

Netflix to test cheaper mobile-only plan in Malaysia

Netflix to test cheaper mobile-only plan in Malaysia

The mobile-only plan will only cost RM17 a month, compared to the basic plan at RM33.

Dzulkefly: Public comes first, so smoking ban to stay

Dzulkefly: Public comes first, so smoking ban to stay

Health Ministry also willing to consider ketum for medical purposes, he states, but only after more study.

1MDB can still be profitable if asset value maximised, Najib says

1MDB can still be profitable if asset value maximised, Najib says

PARLIAMENT | He also wants documents of Ipic deal made public to show that M'sia's assets still intract.

Defence minister in Indonesia to chair border committee meeting

Defence minister in Indonesia to chair border committee meeting

He will discuss efforts to improve security and well-being of border communities with Indonesian counterpart.

Vell Paari named new MIC secretary-general

Vell Paari named new MIC secretary-general

He is appointed to the CWC post by party president SA Vigneswaran.

Equanimity sails into Langkawi's 'calm blue waters' as close of auction nears

Equanimity sails into Langkawi's 'calm blue waters' as close of auction nears

1MDB lawyer Jeremy Joseph says the island provides a 'picturesque' backdrop for bidders to view the vessel.

Viral video of me 'criticising' Dr M was edited, says Musa Hitam

Viral video of me 'criticising' Dr M was edited, says Musa Hitam

Ex-DPM says the disparaging comments in the video clip were actually directed at an activist, not the PM.

No child should be afraid of going to school – Unicef on 'sex-for-grades'

No child should be afraid of going to school – Unicef on 'sex-for-grades'

The UN agency calls for more efforts to empower children in light of the serious allegation.

PAC concludes probe into 'missing' GST refunds, Guan Eng final witness

PAC concludes probe into 'missing' GST refunds, Guan Eng final witness

However, Ronald Kiandee refuses to divulge whether PAC found any wrongdoing in the matter. 

Negeri MB: Talk of Rafizi replacing me just 'mischievous speculation'

Negeri MB: Talk of Rafizi replacing me just 'mischievous speculation'

Aminuddin Harun dismisses rumours that PKR veep will be fielded in Rantau by-election for that purpose.

No more posts, so I'll stay on varsity board - Perak PKR leader

No more posts, so I'll stay on varsity board - Perak PKR leader

Muhammad Nur Manuty says he has 'no problem' chairing the Unisza board of directors.

Trial of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' begins in New York

Trial of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' begins in New York

Joaquin Guzman, head of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, faces 17 criminal charges.

No 'value' given for Harapan Coin buyers, says expert

No 'value' given for Harapan Coin buyers, says expert

'The gov't should first study what cryptocurrency is and its various uses'.

Why are we Sarawakians still stuck in a bygone era?

Why are we Sarawakians still stuck in a bygone era?

LETTER | It is about time we stopped playing the race, religion and state difference card.

Friday - Election court to decide on Umno deputy president's seat

Friday - Election court to decide on Umno deputy president's seat

The court will deliver its verdict on the challenge mounted by PKR candidate for Rantau, Dr S Streram.

Azwanddin refuses to apologise for 'communist uniform' remark

Azwanddin refuses to apologise for 'communist uniform' remark

Instead, Azwanddin says Chin Tong's party, DAP, must apologise for insults towards Malays and Islam.

Sarawak PKR candidate lodges MACC report over alleged conspiracy

Sarawak PKR candidate lodges MACC report over alleged conspiracy

PKR POLLS | Iswardy Morni says the last minute change of date for Petrajaya polls was unfair.

Lim: No good news for ministers, 10pct salary cut remains

Lim: No good news for ministers, 10pct salary cut remains

Minister asked if salaries will be restored when the gov't shuts down Tabung Harapan.

Dr M: Russia keen to sell its airplanes to M’sia

Dr M: Russia keen to sell its airplanes to M’sia

He added that Russia would help maintain the aircraft purchased.

PM shoots down claims that RM30b payout will affect Petronas’ operations

PM shoots down claims that RM30b payout will affect Petronas’ operations

The PM says the company paid the gov't RM80b when oil price was almost double of what it is now.

Asean Summit: Dr M as champion of human rights?

Asean Summit: Dr M as champion of human rights?

Draft statement for the summit now reflects a stronger line on human rights, after his criticism of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Ku Nan arrested, expected to be charged tomorrow

Ku Nan arrested, expected to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 5.40PM | MACC detains the former minister in connection with a land deal.

PKR and DAP did not nominate anyone for cabinet reshuffle

PKR and DAP did not nominate anyone for cabinet reshuffle

PKR president-elect Anwar Ibrahim and DAP's sec-gen Lim Guan Eng say no names were submitted by their parties.

Lawyer: Rosmah ordered to appear at KL court tomorrow

Lawyer: Rosmah ordered to appear at KL court tomorrow

Sources say she and former aide Rizal Mansor will face corruption charges over the S'wak solar hybrid project.

Court dismisses Tawfik's Act 355 suit as 'academic'

Court dismisses Tawfik's Act 355 suit as 'academic'

Nevertheless, Tawfik Ismail and those who supported the lawsuit believe they have successfully blocked the bill.

S'wak PAS urges indigenous communities to reject Icerd

S'wak PAS urges indigenous communities to reject Icerd

'Icerd has had a bad impact on indigenous people who are still lagging behind'.

Student activists march to Parliament to protest PTPTN deductions

Student activists march to Parliament to protest PTPTN deductions

UPDATED 5.14PM | Some were dressed in graduation gowns and mortarboards during the hour-long march.

US Democratic lawmakers to probe Trump impact on FBI, DOJ

US Democratic lawmakers to probe Trump impact on FBI, DOJ

Incoming Democratic chair of US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee intends to probe president's impact on two agencies' integrity.

Budget 2019 is too optimistic, says Najib

Budget 2019 is too optimistic, says Najib

PARLIAMENT | It should have been drafted with prudence, for we cannot take a best-case scenario, says the ex-PM.

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Ng remanded for 60 days

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Ng remanded for 60 days

UPDATED 2.40PM | The US DOJ has to justify their extradition request within the period, Bukit Aman says.

Cathay Pacific execs grilled by lawmakers over data breach 'crisis'

Cathay Pacific execs grilled by lawmakers over data breach 'crisis'

Chairman John Slosar calls the passenger data breach a crisis, 'the most serious one the airline has faced'.

Former ministry sec-gen and son get jail, fine for bribery

Former ministry sec-gen and son get jail, fine for bribery

Their respective sentences have been stayed pending an appeal.

Kit Siang to Goldman Sachs: Sorry is no cure, pay up!

Kit Siang to Goldman Sachs: Sorry is no cure, pay up!

He urges Goldman Sachs to explain how it intends to compensate Malaysians for the 'horrible' 1MDB scandal. 

JJ's mother files defence to widow's joint matrimonial asset claim

JJ's mother files defence to widow's joint matrimonial asset claim

The former minister's mother is objecting to his widow's claim of joint matrimonial assets.

M'sian, Thai police step up efforts to resolve dual citizenship

M'sian, Thai police step up efforts to resolve dual citizenship

Holders of Malaysian and Thai citizenship will be asked to renounce one, says IGP Mohamad Fuzi.

Courageous, visionary leadership needed now more than ever - Sultan Nazrin Shah

Courageous, visionary leadership needed now more than ever - Sultan Nazrin Shah

He names Mercy Malaysia founder as one of the leader he admires.

'Wealth tax, capital gains tax may cause more damage than benefit'

'Wealth tax, capital gains tax may cause more damage than benefit'

PARLIAMENT | This is why gov't will not implement these taxes right now, adds Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng

Rosmah arrives at MACC for questioning on solar hybrid project

Rosmah arrives at MACC for questioning on solar hybrid project

Her former aide, Rizal Mansor, has been issued an order to appear at the KL Sessions Court tomorrow to face charges.

Report: Isa admitted in IJN for 'routine check-up'

Report: Isa admitted in IJN for 'routine check-up'

His wife was quoted as saying he is fine and it is something he undergoes once every five years.

Asean must take all measures to ensure Myanmar restores rights of Rohingya

Asean must take all measures to ensure Myanmar restores rights of Rohingya

LETTER | Asean leaders are urged to apply political pressure against Myanmar for it to restore the basic rights and dignity to the Rohingya.

Umno calls DAP reps 'insensitive' for urging Icerd ratification

Umno calls DAP reps 'insensitive' for urging Icerd ratification

Mohamad Hasan says this after the two DAP assemblypersons urged their own party to support it. 

Police seek more time to verify if 'Beirut bling' among seized items

Police seek more time to verify if 'Beirut bling' among seized items

UPDATED 12.40PM | Court told gov't needs more time to verify whether these are among jewellery seized from Najib-linked residences. 

Ka-Ching! Najib says Harapan Coin stinks

Ka-Ching! Najib says Harapan Coin stinks

Former PM wants to know who will eventually benefit from this project.

Trump under pressure from wife to fire top aide

Trump under pressure from wife to fire top aide

Melania Trump’s office issues statement saying US deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel should be ousted.

Britain agrees Brexit divorce deal with EU, May's opponents vow to thwart it

Britain agrees Brexit divorce deal with EU, May's opponents vow to thwart it

British PM must now try to get the deal approved by her cabinet and parliament.

A week after US midterms, White House resumes staff upheavals

A week after US midterms, White House resumes staff upheavals

Sources say 3 Trump cabinet members may leave soon, including chief of staff and homeland security secretary. 

Death penalty - who is up for a killing?

Death penalty - who is up for a killing?

COMMENT | The toddler case has brought forth the revenge fantasies of those who are for death penalty.

IMF chief to call on Dr Mahathir

IMF chief to call on Dr Mahathir

The PM is in Singapore, to attend the 33rd Asean Summit and related summits as well.

Yoursay: Cries of ‘Reformasi’ ring hollow in Julau

Yoursay: Cries of ‘Reformasi’ ring hollow in Julau

YOURSAY | ‘If Anwar can't manage his own party, can I trust him to lead my beloved country?’

MACC calls in Rosmah, Ku Nan and Rizal Mansor for questioning

MACC calls in Rosmah, Ku Nan and Rizal Mansor for questioning

Those in the know say Rosmah might face arrest today and be slammed with charges tomorrow.

Goldman Sachs cheated M'sia, says PM; PKR probes 'missing votes' claim

Goldman Sachs cheated M'sia, says PM; PKR probes 'missing votes' claim

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

Yoursay: 1MDB not just about kleptocracy, but also foreign complicity

Yoursay: 1MDB not just about kleptocracy, but also foreign complicity

YOURSAY | ‘Firms like Goldman should be monitored closely...’

Death penalty: Support systems and the survivors

Death penalty: Support systems and the survivors

SPECIAL REPORT | This comes up when debating the paradigm shift from retribution to restorative justice.

PKR reps defend party as reformist after Ambiga's warning

PKR reps defend party as reformist after Ambiga's warning

PKR POLLS | Shamsul Iskandar and Fahmi Fadzil both say that they respect her opinion.