Archive - 5 January 2019

Although three-month moratorium has ended, gov't has not approved any licences yet, says minister. 

UPDATED 11.49PM | This comes after personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians and public figures were published online.

Jakoa director-general says Harapan gov't allocated RM100m for Orang Asli development and welfare. 

Mat Sabu says Harapan will make 2019 the year it begins implementing its reform agenda. 

Sandakan traders express fears that Agriculture Ministry's directive will slow business down and affect livelihoods.

Residents' association says line is built too close to houses, and will be disruptive to locals. 

Such a debate would bring no benefit to M'sia's multicultural people, says armed forces veterans group president.

UPDATED 9.39PM | This follows arrest of defence minister's son after testing positive for marijuana.

Restriction on 4 councils comes after payment booth is torched by locals protesting a parking lot's privatisation. 

The two Indonesian fishermen were kidnapped while fishing in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) last year.

Razlan Rafii questions gov't decision to launch print newspaper, cites trend towards digital media and environmental concerns.

Natural Resources Ministry says it will look into intrusion, slopes and law enforcement. 

The daily also claims Malaysiakini had ‘framed and slandered’ it by publishing PM's interview transcript.

The funds are to be used for upgrading works on the 22 mission schools in the state. 

RM400 fine to be imposed for first-time replacements, which goes up for each subsequent loss.

PKR veep claims PAS president was made to believe party could be 'kingmaker' by appearing friendly with Umno, Najib. 

UPDATED 6PM | He says his remarks reflected what is being felt by division chiefs around the country. 

He says the Umno supreme council member should instead wait for the inquest to commence. 

Umno president's overture to PKR to form alliance after GE14 had caused unease within party, says source.

DG Alui Bahari says the storm no longer poses danger to the country. 

The 31-year-old was reportedly nabbed in a raid on entertainment outlets last night. 

Abang Johari Openg stresses the importance of cooperation with the federal government.

Serdang police chief Ismadi Borhan says the 1am raid took place after two days of surveillance. 

Housing minister says the location and number of houses for each state to be decided soon.

Minister says this after survey shows that many having trouble making ends meet. 

The party has broken its promises made since the May 9 general election, says the ex-Umno Youth leader.

Rina Harun appoints two supreme council members and lawyer to head entities under her ministry.

The ex-BN chief says he bases his prediction on the current mood of the people.

The party will discuss whether to contest in the by-election at its supreme council meeting.

LETTER | Concerns over the certificate are not about its impact upon varsity admissions.

New trucks that fail to comply with the state requirements won't be allowed to enter the market.

MP SPEAKS | They must establish an incorruptible culture of service and promote understanding, tolerance and unity.

Youth chief Shahir Adnan demands explanation from the gov't for keeping prices static last year.

'We hope that the international community takes it seriously and can voice support and help us,' says Tsai Ing-wen.

COMMENT | 'Old articles are being viralled to create the perception that the economy is not performing'.

In the wake of the Muar kickbacks scandal, Mengkibol rep suggests steps to prevent subcontracting.

Health sec-gen Dr Chen Chaw Min clarifies that students in gov't schools will only be charged RM1. 

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin says the decision was made to improve mosque management. 

Return to weekly float for fuel puts oil companies' interests first, says the ex-premier.

US-backed forces still retaking territory from IS, two weeks after Washington announced withdrawal.

They fear the appointments of non-Malays to the posts could potentially threaten Malay special rights.

However, Ilham Centre poll finds that most have not been paying attention to the court case. 

The appointment of new members must be based on a more thorough democratic process, the Kota Melaka rep adds.

Observers point out that many in Bersatu were until recently members of Umno.