Archive - 21 November 2018

Maszlee: Guidelines on politicians entering schools apply to both sides of divide

Maszlee: Guidelines on politicians entering schools apply to both sides of divide

 It is clearly stated in existing circulars, says minister, who blames the misconception on 'stigma' of the previous BN gov't.
Vinayak Pradhan appointed as acting director of AIAC

Vinayak Pradhan appointed as acting director of AIAC

This follows the resignation of Professor Sundra Rajoo.

Man who bullied beer promoter loses job

Man who bullied beer promoter loses job

The despatch rider was fired following backlash from netizens over viral video.

Pahang assembly approves motion rejecting Icerd

Pahang assembly approves motion rejecting Icerd

PAHANG DUN | PAS, BN assemblypersons say the convention will have negative impact on harmony, racial relations.
RM19.4b GST refunds 'not missing' - BN PAC member

RM19.4b GST refunds 'not missing' - BN PAC member

Ahmad Hamzah claims the money is in the consolidated account.
Don’t misquote me - Maszlee says opposition MPs not ‘banned’ from entering schools

Don’t misquote me - Maszlee says opposition MPs not ‘banned’ from entering schools

He clarifies that he had only said that they need to follow procedures in doing so.

Lim: Zero-based budgeting to prevent 'Christmas shopping' by gov't

Lim: Zero-based budgeting to prevent 'Christmas shopping' by gov't

UPDATED 9.25PM | PARLIAMENT | The finance minister refers to the mechanism where all previous, recurring and future expenses must be justified.
Gobind: Don't blame ministry for tanked TM share prices

Gobind: Don't blame ministry for tanked TM share prices

He responds to an online petition calling for his resignation for allegedly being biased against TM.
Budget 2019 bill passes first hurdle

Budget 2019 bill passes first hurdle

UPDATED 9.15PM | It gets through the policy stage and will now proceed to the committee stage.
Ignorance a bar to promoting TVET

Ignorance a bar to promoting TVET

 LETTER | Ultimately, success in any career depends largely on learning on the job every day.
All goods through customs must be fully checked - Dr M

All goods through customs must be fully checked - Dr M

UPDATED 8.30PM | The checks should not be done only at random, PM says after chairing an anti-corruption committee. 

Dewan Rakyat heats up as all sides pressure minister on Icerd

Dewan Rakyat heats up as all sides pressure minister on Icerd

The Foreign Affairs Minister was harrassed during his speech.

AG to remain public prosecutor for now

AG to remain public prosecutor for now

UPDATED 8.05PM | Dr M says plan to separate functions requires a two-third majority in Parliament.

Maszlee wants hotels to let students use swimming pools

Maszlee wants hotels to let students use swimming pools

This is because not all schools contain or are located near public pools, minister says.

Imran Khan first foreign leader to visit MACC

Imran Khan first foreign leader to visit MACC

MACC proposes Pakistan send its officials to undergo training with the commission.
More than 500 police stations nationwide face staff shortage

More than 500 police stations nationwide face staff shortage

Bukit Aman management director says modern policing initiative is being studied to address the matter.

Waytha: No need for online campaigns supporting me

Waytha: No need for online campaigns supporting me

'I do not wish for a personal online campaign to safeguard the ministerial position bestowed on me by our PM'.
Organiser of nixed UKM talk mocks vice-chancellor

Organiser of nixed UKM talk mocks vice-chancellor

A spokesperson says the university's Speakers' Corner should be renamed 'Pre-register-to-talk Corner'.

IGP: Don't break the law in protesting Icerd

IGP: Don't break the law in protesting Icerd

Fuzi Harun's statement comes amid several planned protests against the UN accord.
New group with familiar faces vows to 'destroy' DAP

New group with familiar faces vows to 'destroy' DAP

It accuses DAP of challenging constitutional provisions for Malays, Islam and rulers.

UUM's Kamarul Zaman retracts 'DAP stooge' post, apologises to Mujahid

UUM's Kamarul Zaman retracts 'DAP stooge' post, apologises to Mujahid

UPDATED 5.20PM | This comes after pair reaches settlement over UUM lecturer's Facebook post about minister. 

AirAsia to take over KK-Sibu, KK-Bintulu routes

AirAsia to take over KK-Sibu, KK-Bintulu routes

AirAsia will take over the routes from MASwings starting Jan 2019.
1MDB probing Deloitte's testimony to PAC

1MDB probing Deloitte's testimony to PAC

MOF says it is investigating statements made by the audit firm's former managing partner Tan Theng Hooi.

Putrajaya to amend 'tyrannical' NSC Act, not repeal it

Putrajaya to amend 'tyrannical' NSC Act, not repeal it

PARLIAMENT | This is despite the promise made by Harapan in its election manifesto to repeal the act.

Japan ambassador appointed to IIUM board

Japan ambassador appointed to IIUM board

Makio Miyagawa will serve on the university's board of governors for a two-year term.

South Korea risks ties by disbanding 'comfort women' fund, says Japan's PM

South Korea risks ties by disbanding 'comfort women' fund, says Japan's PM

Civic groups have called for Seoul to nullify the deal, return the 1 billion yen to Tokyo.
Court orders release of international legal body director

Court orders release of international legal body director

UPDATED 6.25PM | It rules MACC has no jurisdiction to arrest Sundra Rajoo as he was protected under the law.

Zahid meant cooperate with PAS, not merge - Annuar

Zahid meant cooperate with PAS, not merge - Annuar

Umno sec-gen deems the prospect of a merger between the two parties as 'remote'.
DPMM can discuss 'dubious' transactions in exco meeting, court rules

DPMM can discuss 'dubious' transactions in exco meeting, court rules

Rival faction within the chambers wanted to discuss transactions linked to its chief. 

Pakistan wants to learn from Dr M, says Imran Khan

Pakistan wants to learn from Dr M, says Imran Khan

Pakistan PM says both countries face similar debt issues, seeks advice on transforming economy. 

Khairy hopes PAS will back BN in Rantau

Khairy hopes PAS will back BN in Rantau

He says it is good that PAS is sitting out the polls, as it would ensure that the vote isn't split.

Court upholds 4-year sentence on Morais murder trial witness

Court upholds 4-year sentence on Morais murder trial witness

Judge dismisses the appeal by the seamstress who was found guilty of giving false testimony.  

Najib: I did not instruct Umno to court Harapan MPs

Najib: I did not instruct Umno to court Harapan MPs

UPDATED 4.35PM | Mahathir claims Umno and PAS tried to entice Muslim Harapan MPs to cross over on the night of GE14.

Azmin: Sale of Felda assets won’t be very profitable

Azmin: Sale of Felda assets won’t be very profitable

UPDATED 10.20PM | Economic Affairs Minister reveals several Felda properties were purchased at inflated rates.

'Suaram team can assist MACC in Scorpene submarines probe'

'Suaram team can assist MACC in Scorpene submarines probe'

Gabriel says the team that filed a judicial review in the French courts can share their info with prosecutors.

More strategic partners for KR1M to prevent monopolies

More strategic partners for KR1M to prevent monopolies

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says high-calibre grocers will be added from time to time.

Ex-IGP Hanif to file counter-claim against Kit Siang's suit

Ex-IGP Hanif to file counter-claim against Kit Siang's suit

UPDATED 1.35PM | Lim's suit is over a report quoting Hanif saying he was forced to incarcerate Lim during the 1969 racial riots.

Hindraf has never been about only Indians

Hindraf has never been about only Indians

LETTER | It's not racist to stand up for your place in the sun.
Debunk rape myths to deliver justice in Northern Ireland - judge

Debunk rape myths to deliver justice in Northern Ireland - judge

This comes after a defence lawyer's suggestion that a 17-year-old girl's choice of underwear indicated consent. 

Hearing fixed for Anwar's constitutional challenge of NSC Act

Hearing fixed for Anwar's constitutional challenge of NSC Act

UPDATED 1.43PM | Case will be heard on Feb 27, following order for it to be remitted to High Court.

What can we learn from the PKR elections?

What can we learn from the PKR elections?

While PKR's elections were intended to be democratic and inclusive, certain practices compromised its objectives.
Gov't to announce revised automotive policy in Q1 next year

Gov't to announce revised automotive policy in Q1 next year

New National Automotive Policy will oversee the entire automotive ecosystem, says Ong Kian Ming.

DAP’s legal team will assist man who insulted beer promoter

DAP’s legal team will assist man who insulted beer promoter

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng says Mohamad Edi Mohamad Riyars has promised to cooperate with the cops.

Carlsberg: Samples meant for non-Muslims only

Carlsberg: Samples meant for non-Muslims only

Brewer says it respects decision of promoter who was berated for offering free samples not to further pursue matter.

Kit Siang: Refer MPs to rights and privileges committee for 'racist' slur

Kit Siang: Refer MPs to rights and privileges committee for 'racist' slur

Verbal assault on Waythamoorthy one of Parliament's 'greatest disgrace', he says. 

Room for more trade with Russia - deputy minister

Room for more trade with Russia - deputy minister

Marzuki says that relations with the country can also be improved in the areas of culture, politics, and security. 

Four Finns nabbed over distribution of Bible booklets in Langkawi

Four Finns nabbed over distribution of Bible booklets in Langkawi

A total of 336 booklets with excerpts from the Bible were seized by police during the arrest.

Of bigotry and beer

Of bigotry and beer

LETTER | Why race should have even been relevant in the shopper’s harangue beats me. 
Property crowdfunding helps developers, not homeowners

Property crowdfunding helps developers, not homeowners

LETTER | It is simply not in line with Putrajaya's pledge to make housing more affordable.

Najib: Yes, we studied Icerd twice but found it incompatible

Najib: Yes, we studied Icerd twice but found it incompatible

This after a snippet from a report, indicating the BN gov't had set up a panel to look into ratifying Icerd, went viral.

Vendor defends visa-processing system, says 'red flags' in place

Vendor defends visa-processing system, says 'red flags' in place

This after 13,200 fo­­reigners are 'red-flagged' after they applied for their visas and entry permits into M'sia via the system.
Saudi accused of torturing, sexually harassing detained activists

Saudi accused of torturing, sexually harassing detained activists

Rights groups say among those affected include women human rights defenders detained in May crackdown.

Man who bullied beer promoter apologises, says regrets action

Man who bullied beer promoter apologises, says regrets action

I hope this issue doesn't drag on, says Edi Rejang, who also says sorry to Kepong MP.

67 undocumented migrants nabbed in Lahad Datu

67 undocumented migrants nabbed in Lahad Datu

Those detained by Esscom comprise 35 men, 13 women and 19 children. 

Suicide bomber kills over 50 at religious event in Kabul

Suicide bomber kills over 50 at religious event in Kabul

Explosives detonated at gathering where Islamic scholars had gathered to commemorate Maulidur Rasul.

Twitter CEO kicks up storm in India, offending some Hindus

Twitter CEO kicks up storm in India, offending some Hindus

After a picture of Jack Dorsey holding a poster saying 'smash Brahminical patriarchy' goes viral.

Icerd and the hunt for Waythamoorthy

Icerd and the hunt for Waythamoorthy

COMMENT | ‘In this New M’sia, if you advocate egalitarianism, you are on your own.’

Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Pakistan's PM

Malaysia rolls out red carpet for Pakistan's PM

Imran Khan, who took office in August, arrived last night for a two-day official visit.

Yoursay: Less is more with the defence budget, Hisham

Yoursay: Less is more with the defence budget, Hisham

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan’s defence budget smaller because they’ve plugged the leakages.'
Mylan recalls batches of blood pressure medicine in US

Mylan recalls batches of blood pressure medicine in US

These were found to contain a probable cancer-causing impurity, says the manufacturer.

From 'Asian Great Gatsby' to gabfest? The buck must stop here

From 'Asian Great Gatsby' to gabfest? The buck must stop here

COMMENT | Politicians must talk less and do more to invite greater foreign direct investment into the country.

Yoursay: Harapan should do away with archaic VVIP treatment

Yoursay: Harapan should do away with archaic VVIP treatment

YOURSAY | ‘They are VIPs because we the rakyat put them there...’
Lawyers: Constitution and Icerd do not clash, no need for amendments

Lawyers: Constitution and Icerd do not clash, no need for amendments

Amendments unnecessary for ratifying Icerd, say N Surendran and Azmi Sharom.

Guan Eng, Najib spar over rural development; opposition to Icerd ratification grows

Guan Eng, Najib spar over rural development; opposition to Icerd ratification grows

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