Archive - 15 November 2018

PKR POLLS | He mentions all of Rafizi's strongholds and later maintains he was simply stating the facts.

PKR POLLS | 'All I said was thank you to my party members for forwarding the genuine Reformasi agenda.'

This is especially on the role it might replace, says PM.

The prime minister says the Harapan government is just six months old.

LETTER | The ultimate objective of the course is to raise the standards of provision for legal services.

He says members could call for a resolution under the party constitution to ask the president to step down.

This after Harian Metro ran a report on a system which allowed blacklisted individuals from China enter M'sia, visa-free. 

The deputy premier responds to the Umno lawmaker defending her over a misleading headline of her remark.

PARLIAMENT | Wan Azizah says the government won't compromise on matters pertaining to children and their protection. 

PAS president responds to copies of the Bible reportedly distributed in several schools.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says Jho Low should have challenged the court order if, indeed, he is the owner of the boat.

He is accused of accepting cheques worth RM1m and RM2m each from two property developers.

India's women are turning to technology to stay safe in public spaces; these apps also help police to map 'harassment prone' spots.

These ships, says PM, may cause incidents and lead to tension in the region.

Her aide is also charged for soliciting the bribes to help a firm secure an RM1.25 billion government project.

Housing and Local Gov't Ministry to improve enforcement and monitoring activities nationwide.

Luxury yacht moved to Langkawi for temporary docking; it's currently docked at the navy HQ.

More airlines coming into the country will make the market competitive, says transport minister.

Wan Azizah says educational programmes needed to inculcate fiscal discipline in the next generation.

Mahathir tells his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison that it could add to the causes of terrorism.

Court sets bail of RM1 million each for the ex-PM's wife, former minister and Rosmah's aide Rizal Mansor.   

Former PM's wife and Rizal Mansor are linked to alleged improprieties concerning S'wak solar hybrid project.

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Telling his former ministry to be realistic, he questions how it plans to buy the assets with a slashed budget.

UPDATED 5:17PM | Pius Gilbert Louis had been arrested and detained for over a month, despite holding a valid visa.

UPDATED 2:15PM | Fernando Candian and Felipe Osiacadz are sentenced to two years' jail for the death of Yusaini Ishak. 

PARLIAMENT | Waythamoorthy assures Article 153 won't be abolished if the government ratifies Icerd. 

Teresa Kok attributes this to a weak global economy and lingering international trade disputes.

Khalid Samad cites Alibaba chair as saying 'it is the future', despite China's ban on initial coin offerings.

PKR POLLS | Afif Bahardin and Akmal Nasir are neck-and-neck in race for Youth chief, sources say.

PKR POLLS | Calling Rafizi's complaints sour grapes reveals Rashid Din's 'true colours', says Youth chief candidate. 

Sabah CM cites World Bank study findings that a high-capacity transportation system is more suited for Kota Kinabalu than KL.

The decision to return the bells ends a decades-long quest by Manila.

LETTER | MBPJ's crackdown on unscrupulous business owners violating parking bay laws is an example of this.

Local environmental activist says monkeys are becoming increasingly aggressive after being displaced from natural habitat.

Group says the minister and her deputy should be swapped for those who can understand the tappers' plight.

COMMENT | ‘We will oppose any attempt to strike a deal with him.’

UPDATED 4.30PM | 'We can't just accept something that sounds reasonable for other countries,' says the premier.

This is due to widespread use of English in information and communication technology, says Eddin Syazlee Shith.

The show of force takes place in waters south of China and within striking distance of North Korea.

Mira Ricardel apparently ran afoul of Melania Trump in talks over latter's African trip and use of gov't resources.

Minister says she was told it is almost 'normal' for plastic waste to be brought in without prior approval. 

YOURSAY | ‘Life imprisonment is always better for heinous crimes - make them suffer for a long time.’

Port Dickson MP tells constituents that finance minister agreed to his request made in Dewan Rakyat.

Birth control advocates in developing countries are trying new ways to get men involved.

YOURSAY | ‘Najib, if this is your line of defence, you are doomed.’

Sabah CM says state’s wealth should be shared fairly and equitably among Sabahans irrespective of race or religion.

Theresa May hopes the draft EU divorce deal will satisfy both Brexit voters and bloc supporters.

UK and European Union agree on deal to give the former basic access to bloc’s markets after Brexit.

COMMENT | With the bank backed into a corner by the DOJ, Guan Eng must go on the offensive.

QUESTION TIME | The same issues have remained unresolved since Dr M’s first tenure as prime minister.

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