Archive - 11 December 2018

Malaysia fight back to hold Vietnam to a draw

Malaysia fight back to hold Vietnam to a draw

UPDATED 1.27AM | Coach optimisted of a positive result in the second leg this Saturday.

Ernst & Young says it is not the auditor of Tabung Haji

Ernst & Young says it is not the auditor of Tabung Haji

'At no time did EY opine on the appropriateness of the declaration of distributable profit'.

MACC: We will investigate TH if there is basis

MACC: We will investigate TH if there is basis

It also depends if a report is lodged with the anti-graft commission, its chief says.

Customs DG: Heavier penalties await illegal cigarette, liquor traders, syndicates

Customs DG: Heavier penalties await illegal cigarette, liquor traders, syndicates

Minimum fine of RM100,000 once amended acts come into effect on Jan 1.

Minister not offended over his image edited out of auctioned photograph

Minister not offended over his image edited out of auctioned photograph

However, he believes it should not be altered as it is part of history.

Special session of state assembly to amend Sabah constitution

Special session of state assembly to amend Sabah constitution

SABAH DUN | CM Shafie Apdal refused to confirm if it was related to the term of the Yang di-Pertuan Negeri.

Dewan Rakyat adjourns, speaker lauds implementation of reform agenda

Dewan Rakyat adjourns, speaker lauds implementation of reform agenda

PARLIAMENT | 'I am grateful the agenda of reforming the Parliament was successfully carried out with the support of all members of the House'.
Don’t recycle lame excuses to delay local council elections

Don’t recycle lame excuses to delay local council elections

LETTER | Stop employing the menace of ethnic politics in hindering efforts to achieve a democratic and just society.
M'sia Airports claiming RM36.1m in unpaid service charges from AirAsia, AirAsia X

M'sia Airports claiming RM36.1m in unpaid service charges from AirAsia, AirAsia X

Meanwhile, the airline intends to pursue cross claims against MASSB in relation to infrastructure and state of airports.
Selangor sultan disappointed over temple riots

Selangor sultan disappointed over temple riots

Sultan Sharafuddin said mistrust and speculation among the various races had affected harmony and unity among M'sians.
Protests can never topple a democratically elected govt – Dr M

Protests can never topple a democratically elected govt – Dr M

UPDATED: 7:56PM | He says it’s only through elections that the gov’t can be changed.
KJ: Tabung Haji probe should take into account Bank Negara's past warning

KJ: Tabung Haji probe should take into account Bank Negara's past warning

Rembau MP says the proposed RCI should also look into the two conflicting audit reports.

MACC denies telling Waytha that cars are not assets

MACC denies telling Waytha that cars are not assets

MACC deputy chief commissioner Shamsun Baharin says minister got this information from GIACC.
Ministry to hold more programmes to address unemployment among youth

Ministry to hold more programmes to address unemployment among youth

PARLIAMENT | There will be emphasis on the use of English in these efforts, says Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Steven Sim.
Gov’t to engage younger generation with programmes to boost patriotism - Gobind

Gov’t to engage younger generation with programmes to boost patriotism - Gobind

PARLIAMENT | A nationwide exhibition, speech competitions, camps and forums lined up for this, says the minister.
IJN: Adib no longer reliant on lung-support machine

IJN: Adib no longer reliant on lung-support machine

The institute added that he has shown great progress in recovery and is able to communicate using a whiteboard.

Four Sabah Umno grassroots leaders quit over dispute with Batu Sapi chief

Four Sabah Umno grassroots leaders quit over dispute with Batu Sapi chief

Ex-Sekong rep Samsudin Yahya leaves the party, along with Batu Sapi deputy, Wanita and Puteri chiefs.

Student activist dragged out of Parliament for holding press conference

Student activist dragged out of Parliament for holding press conference

The Gabungan Pembebesan Akademik group gathered to voice their dissatisfaction over the UUCA amendment.

Why no protest over Tabung Haji, Raja Kamarul Bahrin asks

Why no protest over Tabung Haji, Raja Kamarul Bahrin asks

He says the latest scandal is a tragedy of Malay Muslims betraying Malay Muslims.
No large scale panic withdrawals, says Tabung Haji chief

No large scale panic withdrawals, says Tabung Haji chief

Zukri Samat points out that there were even applications to open new accounts today.

Malaysia to beat Vietnam by a goal or two, predicts Dr M

Malaysia to beat Vietnam by a goal or two, predicts Dr M

Prime minister makes the call for the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final tonight.

Zuraida says local elections model can be modified

Zuraida says local elections model can be modified

She said her ministry would prepare a research paper on various models for presentation to the cabinet.
MB: Kedah plans to attract more aerospace investments

MB: Kedah plans to attract more aerospace investments

Mukhriz says the rapid expansion of the aerospace sector in M'sia could contribute to national economic growth.

Direct flights will increase M’sia-Poland trade – envoy

Direct flights will increase M’sia-Poland trade – envoy

Trade between the two countries between January and August this year hit RM1.6 billion.
Pension restructuring to only affect new civil servants

Pension restructuring to only affect new civil servants

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister tells senate that the exercise will not affect the 824,235 existing pensioners.

Umno veep backs call for RCI into Tabung Haji's finances

Umno veep backs call for RCI into Tabung Haji's finances

This is to help establish the truth behind the issue, says Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Tabung Haji to transfer RM19.9b assets, including 1MDB land, to SPV

Tabung Haji to transfer RM19.9b assets, including 1MDB land, to SPV

UPDATED 5PM | The SPV will manage the underperforming assets for seven years, says its CEO. 

Najib warns 'bank run' could further destabilise Tabung Haji

Najib warns 'bank run' could further destabilise Tabung Haji

Ex-PM says it is 'not wise' for Harapan to politicise the issues surrounding the pilgrimage fund.

Waytha: I declared my cars, but MACC didn't consider them assets

Waytha: I declared my cars, but MACC didn't consider them assets

Minister clarifies that his two vehicles were included in his asset declaration submitted in October. 

Not enough done to explain gov't policies - Muhyiddin

Not enough done to explain gov't policies - Muhyiddin

UPDATED 4.17PM | Home Affairs Minister says while time is needed, the man on the street is in no mood to wait.
The anti-Icerd rally should be called 'the absurd rally'

The anti-Icerd rally should be called 'the absurd rally'

COMMENT | Even without Icerd, racism can be dealt a fatal blow by leaders who are not racist and who walk the talk.

Azeez insists on Tabung Haji surplus, but doesn't reveal creative accounting

Azeez insists on Tabung Haji surplus, but doesn't reveal creative accounting

Independent auditor reveals how RM4.258 billion in impairment losses had been concealed.

Home Minister: Thanks to budget allocation, we can fix Pulapol issues

Home Minister: Thanks to budget allocation, we can fix Pulapol issues

UPDATED 4PM | Two DAP lawmakers had highlighted deplorable conditions at the Police Training Centre.

Declare everything even if you have nothing, Muhyiddin says

Declare everything even if you have nothing, Muhyiddin says

Home minister responds to two ministers saying they didn't make asset declarations because they have none.

Gov't to resurrect professors council, wants it to be ‘truly independent’

Gov't to resurrect professors council, wants it to be ‘truly independent’

PARLIAMENT | Deputy de facto law minister says members would be required to be nonpartisan.

Annuar: Sabah Umno reps want to defect due to lack of funds

Annuar: Sabah Umno reps want to defect due to lack of funds

Party sec-gen confirms that two MPs and two assemblypersons are planning to jump ship.

Negative Sarawak voices on Bersatu’s entry

Negative Sarawak voices on Bersatu’s entry

COMMENT | Umno was forced upon Sabahans in the 1990s, now Bersatu is forced upon Sarawakians.

Muhyiddin: Gazetted park and sultanate park are not the same

Muhyiddin: Gazetted park and sultanate park are not the same

UPDATED 3.54PM | The minister, a Johorean, says transferring Pulau Kukup to the sultanate means its ownership has changed.

EPF corporate affairs chief is new Bernama CEO

EPF corporate affairs chief is new Bernama CEO

Nurini Kassim will take up the position on Jan 1, according to communications minister.

Anwar: Good move to put Tabung Haji under Bank Negara supervision

Anwar: Good move to put Tabung Haji under Bank Negara supervision

The move is crucial to the pilgrimage fund refocusing on its original purpose, he says.

Minister is not fooling buyers, workers need remediation now

Minister is not fooling buyers, workers need remediation now

LETTER | His obligation is not to protect the reputation of companies when serious allegations have been made.
M'sia biggest gainer in Asian corporate governance survey

M'sia biggest gainer in Asian corporate governance survey

MP SPEAKS | This proves institutional reforms undertaken by the government are bearing fruit.

Umno man says he loves Indians, calls himself 'ultra Indian'

Umno man says he loves Indians, calls himself 'ultra Indian'

Tajuddin Abdul Rahman portrays himself as a champion of the Indian community in the Dewan Rakyat.
Court of Appeal upholds ruling on TNB's negligence in causing floods

Court of Appeal upholds ruling on TNB's negligence in causing floods

UPDATED 1.29PM | TNB ordered to pay costs of RM20,000 to affected Cameron Highlands residents.

Why are JPA medical scholars working for foreign countries?

Why are JPA medical scholars working for foreign countries?

LETTER | Isn’t it ironical that we have exported these talented instead of offering them immediate jobs to retain them?
PAS: Tabung Haji's deficit could be Harapan 'playing on figures'

PAS: Tabung Haji's deficit could be Harapan 'playing on figures'

He said the government had tried to confuse the people with figures on many occasions.

Gov't: Indira's case means law against unilateral conversion no longer needed

Gov't: Indira's case means law against unilateral conversion no longer needed

The Federal Court ruling in her case sets a legal precedent that prevents unilateral conversion.
MACC confirms Najib, Arul Kanda to be charged tomorrow

MACC confirms Najib, Arul Kanda to be charged tomorrow

This is on the alleged tampering of the auditor-general's 1MDB report.

Be patient, give gov't time to restore economy - Anwar

Be patient, give gov't time to restore economy - Anwar

Only then can Putrajaya afford to restore people's aid programmes, he says.

What Malay-Muslim nationalism is, and how it matters

What Malay-Muslim nationalism is, and how it matters

COMMENT | As things stand, political entrepreneurs on the right are deftly tapping into Malay anxiety.

Perhilitan nabs 8 airline passengers employed by wildlife smugglers

Perhilitan nabs 8 airline passengers employed by wildlife smugglers

The syndicate uses various airlines from India to Malaysia and transits animals in luggage.

Arul Kanda arrested after arriving at MACC

Arul Kanda arrested after arriving at MACC

3.40PM | Ex-1MDB CEO summoned over the alleged tampering of the auditor-general's report on 1MDB.

On local elections, gov't can't be held to ransom by bigots

On local elections, gov't can't be held to ransom by bigots

LETTER | By caving in to pressure from extremists, it will only make such people bolder with their divisive agendas.

To quell unrest, France's Macron speeds up tax cuts but vows no U-turn

To quell unrest, France's Macron speeds up tax cuts but vows no U-turn

Nevertheless, the 'yellow vest' movement plans to follow through with a new round of protests this weekend.

Report: US Olympics Committee failed to protect athletes from sex abuse

Report: US Olympics Committee failed to protect athletes from sex abuse

Usoc report shows top executives took no action as the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal was unfolding.

Indian central bank head quits after months of gov't pressure

Indian central bank head quits after months of gov't pressure

Patel's abrupt resignation for 'personal reasons' is expected to roil Indian markets.

Zuraida: Highland Towers demolition to be delayed

Zuraida: Highland Towers demolition to be delayed

Minister says MPAJ needs more time to examine the structural integrity of the two blocks.

Save our jobs, Lynas employees tell Putrajaya

Save our jobs, Lynas employees tell Putrajaya

UPDATED 2.45PM | A group of 130 employees demonstrate outside Parliament demanding 'justice and job security.'

Anwar says he still has time to submit his asset declaration

Anwar says he still has time to submit his asset declaration

'I just won the Port Dickson seat and I have been given three months from my swearing-in date to do so', he explains.

Discard racial lens for policy considerations

Discard racial lens for policy considerations

ADUN SPEAKS | We must stop deploying race and ethnicity to sabotage the reform process that is slowly gaining traction.

M'sian vessels will stay put in disputed waters - PM

M'sian vessels will stay put in disputed waters - PM

He says both Malaysian and Singaporean vessels are remaining pending negotiations between the two countries.

Brexit in turmoil as May delays vote to seek changes to EU divorce

Brexit in turmoil as May delays vote to seek changes to EU divorce

The ultimate outcome will shape Britain’s US$2.8 trillion economy.
Report: Four Sabah Umno MPs to quit the party today

Report: Four Sabah Umno MPs to quit the party today

The dissolution of Sabah Umno is also expected to be announced by its state chief today.

The importance of being 'chill' in the row with Singapore

The importance of being 'chill' in the row with Singapore

COMMENT | Amid the posturing, Ho Ching's call for cooler heads to prevail is timely. 

Tabung Haji is in the red, minister confirms; local council elections are off, says PM

Tabung Haji is in the red, minister confirms; local council elections are off, says PM

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

Bangladesh briefly shuts dozens of online news sites, citing security concerns

Bangladesh briefly shuts dozens of online news sites, citing security concerns

This as an election looms and the gov't already facing criticism for harsh laws journalist say curbs press freedom.

Why Pulau Kukup should not go to the sultanate

Why Pulau Kukup should not go to the sultanate

QUESTION TIME | The current arrangement is already sufficient for it to remain a national park.

Yoursay: ‘We don't have to indulge S'pore, just tolerate them’

Yoursay: ‘We don't have to indulge S'pore, just tolerate them’

YOURSAY | ‘With polls around the corner, are we doing S’pore a favour with this public spat?’
How can local gov't elections be detrimental to race relations?

How can local gov't elections be detrimental to race relations?

COMMENT | The real reason: It's easier to appoint party cronies as councillors, rather than risk the uncertainties of democratic elections.

Assets declared but valuation coming soon, says minister

Assets declared but valuation coming soon, says minister

Several and titles he has held for decades while he has never had his properties appraised prior to this, he says.

Yoursay: Wouldn’t it better to rally against the kleptocrats?

Yoursay: Wouldn’t it better to rally against the kleptocrats?

YOURSAY | ‘It’s so good to see the former kleptocrats are sweating out on the road.’
Singapore: No objection to Loke's tell-all, but why stop at letters?

Singapore: No objection to Loke's tell-all, but why stop at letters?

For transparency, publish all correspondence and discussion records on Seletar Airport ILS, the island republic insists.

Why is Dr M intervening in Kukup but not in Seafield temple?

Why is Dr M intervening in Kukup but not in Seafield temple?

Johor Crown Prince chides the PM after comparing his ‘conflicting statements’ over state land in Selangor and Johor.