Archive - 19 November 2018

No plans to reduce price of subsidised cooking oil - Saifuddin

No plans to reduce price of subsidised cooking oil - Saifuddin

Minister says government does not intend to even though the price of palm oil has fallen.

Finance ministry to raise Mindef allocation under Budget 2019

Finance ministry to raise Mindef allocation under Budget 2019

Minister says a sum of RM1.4 billion would be allocated for the maintenance of major assets of the armed forces.

Kimanis parliamentary seat belongs to Anifah

Kimanis parliamentary seat belongs to Anifah

This after the Election Court strikes out the petition filed by Warisan candidate Karim Bujang.

EPF and other funds to pay less dividends, Najib predicts

EPF and other funds to pay less dividends, Najib predicts

This is due to the loss of investor confidence in M'sia following the GE14, says ex-PM.
TM to speed up talks with gov't to resolve Streamyx issues

TM to speed up talks with gov't to resolve Streamyx issues

It says Streamyx was still running on a copper legacy network and facing many challenges. 

Azmin denies report on Felda-Felcra merger plan

Azmin denies report on Felda-Felcra merger plan

Minister says all efforts to save Felda will be based on the white paper that would be tabled in Parliament.

Fitch Solutions lowers M'sia growth forecast for 2018, 2019

Fitch Solutions lowers M'sia growth forecast for 2018, 2019

The research firm expects a slower economy due to contraction in exports. 

S'gor gov't to take down bilingual road name signs immediately

S'gor gov't to take down bilingual road name signs immediately

UPDATED 7.50PM | MB Amirudin Shari's aide says instructions have been issued to remove them.

No notice so far of anti-Icerd rally in Negeri, say cops

No notice so far of anti-Icerd rally in Negeri, say cops

State police chief also says six reports have been made on the old viral video of minister P Waythamoorthy.

T'ganu gov't to appoint woman state assembly member

T'ganu gov't to appoint woman state assembly member

This to empower women in society, says the state assembly speaker.
Gobind Singh to meet AG over Fahmi Reza's conviction

Gobind Singh to meet AG over Fahmi Reza's conviction

His conviction for publishing a satirical caricature of the ex-PM was upheld by the courts.
Opposition MPs must get permission to enter gov't schools - Maszlee

Opposition MPs must get permission to enter gov't schools - Maszlee

PARLIAMENT | 'I have answered this issue many times and the circular also states that.'

Bring it on, Loke tells Vigneswaran on lawsuit threat

Bring it on, Loke tells Vigneswaran on lawsuit threat

UPDATED 6.39PM | Transport minister says he will have 'no regrets' if standing up for airport staff gets him sued.

I'm ready to cooperate in Scorpene probe, says Razak Baginda

I'm ready to cooperate in Scorpene probe, says Razak Baginda

This after the MACC said it was looking to question several people in its renewed investigation into the controversial deal.
S'gor ruler decrees road name signs in Chinese be replaced in Shah Alam

S'gor ruler decrees road name signs in Chinese be replaced in Shah Alam

This must be done before Sultan Sharifuddin Idris Shah celebrates his 73rd birthday on Dec 11.

The nexus between the rich and the powerful

The nexus between the rich and the powerful

LETTER | Can the new administration in power withstand the corrupting onslaught of the rich? 

Hadi made Zahid 'a laughing stock', says Wee

Hadi made Zahid 'a laughing stock', says Wee

This is because the PAS president ignored overtures for the party to merge with Umno. 

Increase in permanent forest reserve areas

Increase in permanent forest reserve areas

Tengku Zulpuri says area covers 36.42pct of the total area of 13,209,065ha of land in Peninsular M'sia.

Four juveniles among eight charged for JB school murder

Four juveniles among eight charged for JB school murder

None of the accused, aged between 15 and 23, recorded a plea before the magistrate.

Muhyiddin: GPS officially approved, ROS to issue letter soon

Muhyiddin: GPS officially approved, ROS to issue letter soon

UPDATED 5.43PM | PARLIAMENT | GPS was formed shortly after the 14th general election in May.
Vigneswaran: Loke tried to humiliate me, I will sue

Vigneswaran: Loke tried to humiliate me, I will sue

UPDATED 6PM | 'Who is this minister to play judge and decide that I had committed a wrongdoing?'

PAS lawmakers deny party kept mum on 1MDB during BN rule

PAS lawmakers deny party kept mum on 1MDB during BN rule

PARLIAMENT | The party had called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on March 26, 2018, Dewan Rakyat told. 

Budgets cuts put Sabah at security risk

Budgets cuts put Sabah at security risk

MP SPEAKS | With such a huge budget, why was defence for the people of Sabah not placed as a priority?
Senior politicians treating slippers as major national issue – PSM leader

Senior politicians treating slippers as major national issue – PSM leader

UPDATED 7PM | S Arutchelvan clarifies his FB post earlier was meant to be satirical.
Wan Azizah has abdicated her responsibility towards infants

Wan Azizah has abdicated her responsibility towards infants

LETTER | By not objecting to FGM outright, she is failing the very groups she is supposed to protect.

Of free trade and digital economy, and Dr M's return to Apec

Of free trade and digital economy, and Dr M's return to Apec

The elder statesman speaks his mind for the less developed and developing economies.

Apec fails to live up to its name amid US, China acrimony

Apec fails to live up to its name amid US, China acrimony

The summit was a showcase of open disagreement between the two big powers.

Cops quiz Rosmah again over seized bling, another 4-hour session

Cops quiz Rosmah again over seized bling, another 4-hour session

UPDATED 5.53PM | The ex-PM's wife is grilled over the large haul of jewellery items worth RM440 million.

TM records highest number of user complaints - MCMC

TM records highest number of user complaints - MCMC

Commission says that 43 percent more complaints about the telco were received than in the previous year.

'No more apologies', barrister tells Australian bank chiefs

'No more apologies', barrister tells Australian bank chiefs

Bank CEO grilled over misconduct in financial industry.
Submarine deal resurfaces: Najib quizzed, Razak Baginda may be next

Submarine deal resurfaces: Najib quizzed, Razak Baginda may be next

UPDATED 3.47PM | EXCLUSIVE | MACC sources claim this is the reason the ex-PM was summoned to its HQ this morning.

Gov't will look into status of Tanjung Agas Industrial Park - Ong

Gov't will look into status of Tanjung Agas Industrial Park - Ong

PARLIAMENT | The deputy minister says infrastructure ready but no big investments in the park.
Casino in Tioman was never on the table, says Pahang MB

Casino in Tioman was never on the table, says Pahang MB

PAHANG DUN | The idea never even crossed our minds, Wan Rosdy tells the state assembly.

Levy on outstation cars entering Penang a genius' idea

Levy on outstation cars entering Penang a genius' idea

LETTER | Congestion in KL is already at a critical stage and we cannot afford to have another city like Penang to suffer the same fate.

Thailand protests over US TV show's portrayal of its monarchy

Thailand protests over US TV show's portrayal of its monarchy

Thai Foreign Ministry lodges complaint with 'Madam Secretary' producers over fictional arrest and quotes about censorship. 

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Guan Eng to lodge report against PAS over 'anti-Malay rulers' remark

Guan Eng to lodge report against PAS over 'anti-Malay rulers' remark

This after Perak PAS commissioner alleged that he was challenging the sovereignty of Malay rulers.
Ratifying Icerd will depend on political will, not the constitution

Ratifying Icerd will depend on political will, not the constitution

COMMENT | PM saying that an amendment is needed before ratification does a disservice to the founding text.

PAS, Umno MPs join forces against Waytha, call him 'racist'

PAS, Umno MPs join forces against Waytha, call him 'racist'

UPDATED 3.26PM | They chant 'Racist! Racist!' during the minister's speech in the Dewan.

No ceiling sale price for special vehicle registration numbers

No ceiling sale price for special vehicle registration numbers

PARLIAMENT | Such sale can earn revenue for the government, says transport minister

Astro keeps market lead, four competitors so far no-show

Astro keeps market lead, four competitors so far no-show

PARLIAMENT | There is no issue of Astro having an exclusive monopoly, says deputy communications minister. 

Najib can be cited for contempt, say lawyers

Najib can be cited for contempt, say lawyers

This if the former PM again refuses to go into the dock for any of his cases in court.

Act against 'slipper-wearing' Daim - MIC leader dares Loke

Act against 'slipper-wearing' Daim - MIC leader dares Loke

The challenge comes in the wake of the minister accusing the MIC president of breaching protocol.

Malaysia should do a Lehman Brothers on Goldman Sachs

Malaysia should do a Lehman Brothers on Goldman Sachs

COMMENT | This is to teach these bankers a lesson to never again collude with kleptocrats.
HK 'Occupy' leaders plead not guilty to public nuisance charges

HK 'Occupy' leaders plead not guilty to public nuisance charges

Benny Tai, 54, Chan Kin-man, 59, and Chu Yiu-ming, 74, face charges as civil liberties come under increasing strain.

'Mobilise Umno, PAS tsunami now to wreck DAP's political dream'

'Mobilise Umno, PAS tsunami now to wreck DAP's political dream'

PAS central committee member Mokhtar Senik believes Umno-PAS cooperation cannot be delayed any longer.

Driver in fatal Seri Kembangan hit-and-run nabbed, abandoned vehicle found

Driver in fatal Seri Kembangan hit-and-run nabbed, abandoned vehicle found

The driver abandoned his Isuzu pick-up truck some 3km away from the scene of the incident, cops say.

Baru Bian denies boycotting PKR AGM after being ticked off by Anwar

Baru Bian denies boycotting PKR AGM after being ticked off by Anwar

Minister says he had instructed his aide to notify the party of his absence.

Budget allocations to protect natural reserves a welcome move

Budget allocations to protect natural reserves a welcome move

LETTER | However, it is regrettable that it did not touch on greater enforcement to protect our biodiversity.

Shah Alam courts complex evacuated after bomb threat

Shah Alam courts complex evacuated after bomb threat

UPDATED 4.30PM | Court staff received a phone call saying that a bomb was placed in the building.

Regaining confidence in the judiciary

Regaining confidence in the judiciary

This includes roping in the Malaysian Bar, as well as the rakyat, in cleaning up the system.

Najib at MACC headquarters again

Najib at MACC headquarters again

It is believed he is here to assist with probe into the solar panel project for schools in Sarawak.

Out with the CLP, in with Common Bar Course

Out with the CLP, in with Common Bar Course

LETTER | Being a CLP candidate myself, the issue of a standardised legal exam is close to my heart.

Vigneswaran under probe for allegedly breaching airport security protocol

Vigneswaran under probe for allegedly breaching airport security protocol

Selangor police investigating him under Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959.
Umno Youth demands Waytha's resignation over 10-year-old video

Umno Youth demands Waytha's resignation over 10-year-old video

Its chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki also wants the minister to retract and issue a public apology for his statement allegedly sullying Malaysia's good name. 

From sexuality to size: women find their voice through podcasts

From sexuality to size: women find their voice through podcasts

Running podcast bootcamps for women is becoming a trend worldwide.

Scottish minister sees Brexit deal being defeated

Scottish minister sees Brexit deal being defeated

Scotland's Constitution Minister Michael Russell predicts rejection by UK Parliament.

Vigneswaran's rude awakening

Vigneswaran's rude awakening

COMMENT | For decades, we came under Umno-Baru/BN's rule of fear - whose leaders could do anything they liked.

Apec fails to reach consensus as US-China divide deepens

Apec fails to reach consensus as US-China divide deepens

Rivalry between the two giants takes centre stage at the summit.
Sri Lanka president calls third vote on no-confidence motion against premier

Sri Lanka president calls third vote on no-confidence motion against premier

The move deepens the country's political crisis.

Yoursay: PTPTN defaulters, you can’t or won’t pay RM20 a month?

Yoursay: PTPTN defaulters, you can’t or won’t pay RM20 a month?

YOURSAY | ‘Borrow and don’t pay? Try that with an Ah Long and see what happens!’
James Masing: The ‘naughty boy’ in Sarawak’s cabinet

James Masing: The ‘naughty boy’ in Sarawak’s cabinet

The man is back in the limelight and seems more radical than normal self.

Car ploughs into customers, killing one and injuring four

Car ploughs into customers, killing one and injuring four

The incident happened in front of a restaurant.
Yoursay: Rosmah and Co give new meaning to ‘makan duit’

Yoursay: Rosmah and Co give new meaning to ‘makan duit’

YOURSAY | ‘Much has been said about Rosmah Mansor and they are not nice things…’
Zahid bends the knee to Hadi

Zahid bends the knee to Hadi

COMMENT | Umno isn't being destroyed by the exodus of its members, but by its leaders fearing to go it alone.

Anwar seeks to heal PKR after gruelling polls; Mahathir weighs in on Icerd

Anwar seeks to heal PKR after gruelling polls; Mahathir weighs in on Icerd

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

Turkey: Khashoggi killers may have taken body parts out of country

Turkey: Khashoggi killers may have taken body parts out of country

One probability is that they left the country three to four hours after committing the murder, says defence minister.