Archive - 3 December 2018

LETTER | There is a recent trend of backtracking on human rights promises of the new gov't now they are in power. 

Officers were seen entering his office at the state secretariat building earlier today.

PILPG says Myanmar military likely committed crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes.

AUDIT REPORT | Film corporation failed to confirm accuracy of deferred grant balance and funds worth RM95m.

The policy urges its staff to report any instances of conflict of interest, abuse of power and embezzlement.

Finance minister also cautions MCA not to cross 'red line' and use TAR students as pawns against Harapan.

AUDIT REPORT | 'This does not mean that wrongdoing has been proven,' clarifies Madinah Mohamad.

AUDIT REPORT | Just 22 percent of total projects under MOE and JKR were completed on time.

He is still in critical but stable condition, according to deputy minister Mohamed Farid Md Rafik.

AUDIT REPORT | RM1R1M scheme deemed to fall short of target, with just over half the units built.

A total of 11 more suspects were remanded today, while eight had their remand orders extended.

AUDIT REPORT | Only 33 of 75 planned projects were completed between 2014 and 2017, says the report.

The media company has eight months to submit its plan to the relevant authorities for approval.

AUDIT REPORT | Less than half of the Rumah Bina Negara units were built when funds were later allocated.

Founder Malek Ali assures that the station is taking all allegations of sexual harassment seriously.

PARLIAMENT | Blame pinned on opposition for backing anti-Icerd rally, and on gov't for not opposing the treaty enough.

This after the minister says the 1MDB scandal and 'robbers' will be included in the syllabus.

Minister also says federal and Selangor governments working closely to resolve the land tussle.

INTERVIEW | The education minister explains the reason he took up the post, which drew brickbats.

'Even if Waytha messed up, that is no reason to ask PM to reduce Indian ministers. That is straight up playing the racial card'.

INTERVIEW | As for a full repeal, Maszlee Malik says, there must be a more comprehensive law to replace UUCA.

LETTER | The Examinations Board should come to a fair decision on how this question will be marked. 

The country, however, says the move is not driven by a diplomatic dispute with the group's de facto leader Saudi Arabia. 

KL mayor Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan says approval given on the basis that the rally will be peaceful.

Umno never spread its wings to Sarawak, but the two-year-old Bersatu has. Malaysiakini speaks to locals on this.

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail waves candidly to photographers who wished her a happy birthday in Parliament.

Mohamad Fuzi Harun adds that the situation at ground zero is under control. 

LETTER | We bear mutual responsibility to maintain and sustain the peace and harmony that helped us to cherish the rich and beautiful religious diversity of our beloved nation Malaysia.

'When other citizens got the rights, why shouldn't they (the police) have that right?' asks Hanif Omar. 

They arrived at the scene escorted by police and FRU officers.

The BN chairperson says he will consult with the 'other four' BN component parties on the fate of the coalition.

UPDATED 2.52PM | PARLIAMENT | Evacuation mission became a military logistics mission in aid of the Saudi-led coalition. 

Japan changed its policy on establishing overseas campuses, following a request by Dr Mahathir, says its ambassador to Malaysia. 

The report also included confirmation of 2017 financial statements of federal statutory bodies, Federal Consolidated Funds, trust accounts, and other agencies, says the auditor-general.

UPDATED 2.47PM | PARLIAMENT | The education minister said this is so that future generations will not repeat such mistakes.

The Islamist party's info chief says a 'wrong' should be judged through proper legal processes, not by public perceptions and media reports. 

LETTER | Sexual harassment is a serious matter in journalism and should not be condoned by anyone.

The prime minister reminds civil servants that the country will not progress if the mandate given by the people is abused.

It has among others, said the involvement of US prosecutors in the 1MDB probe had caused unnecessary tension to Americans. 

Brexit uncertainty hits foreign demand and businesses brace for potential shortages of raw materials.

Gov't still 'naive' in terms of being attuned to the needs of disabled people in policymaking, they say.

COMMENT | With stricter regulation of entertainment joints, Harapan is telling you how to live.

YOURSAY | ‘The PAC, Parliament and the nation were lied to and misled.’

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

The probes follow allegedly seditious and racial remarks made by the two politicians in wake of riots.