Archive - 14 February 2019

He was last seen on Dec 28, and last spoke to his mother via text message on Jan 1.

Detainee relates story of being 'imprisoned' for three weeks.

The Bersatu president questioned whether PAS was hitching a ride on Umno or vice-versa

Haniff Khatri Abdulla says this following revelation in Hamid Sultan's tell-all affidavit.

This is as NGO suggests doing so in view of unsafe environment back in Myanmar

The fear disappeared overnight when members of the old regime were elevated, he says in an affidavit.

The Bersatu presidents adds that these new members will be meeting Umno grassroots to explain their decision.

Why did Harapan not cancel the trip to Turkey if it was approved during BN administration, he asks.

A law against uniting Malays, Muslims would be against the constitution, says Umno acting president.

COA judge Hamid Sultan is disappointed Richard Malanjum is not seeking an RCI.

UPDATED 9.04PM | Not admitting and 'telling it the other way round' does not amount to lying, says Takiyuddin.

LETTER | The prime minister's attempted revival of his failed projects should not be taken lightly.

SEMENYIH POLLS | This after studies showed a 'less promising' electoral prospect, says the former BN component party.

UPDATED 10.23PM | Osman Sapian says he has instructed references of UPM degree, on his official website, to be deleted. 

This is after findings by the state's investigation committee finds four parties responsible for the Bukit Kukus landslide.

UPDATED 9PM | Zakaria Hanafi is selected from a shortlist of six candidates. 

UPDATED 6.16PM | INQUEST | He claims three people rushed towards him with what appeared to be a 'samurai sword'.

'While he is pointing one finger at (me), he has four fingers pointing at himself.'

He added that the gov't is shifting towards 'accountability driven equity' for educational institutions.

This is in response to the minister asking if the former PM will make a trip to the state constituency.

The education minister also says that the Malaysian Qualifications Agency will handle the matter on fake degrees.

What has been learned from all these expensive study tours of public servants?

PM's wife expresses frustration at religious leaders whose narrow focus excludes moral values. 

UPDATED 5.25PM | INQUEST | Mohd Hazim Mohd Rahimi says he ran from fire truck into EMRS van to escape mob. 

Hashim Jasin says the lie could've been to save the Islamist party which was being 'slandered' at the time.

Bank Negara Malaysia said the country’s external debt remains manageable, given its currency and maturity profiles, and large external assets.

A think-tank claims former PM's crowd is made up of 'fun-seeking mat rempit'.

According to Bank Negara, this is compared to RM4.3b in the third quarter of 2018.

The Shabudin controversy opens another front in the Harapan Cold War

Decision will be made before Dewan Rakyat convenes next month, says minister. 

UPDATED 4.25PM | It is granted by virtue of the home minister using discretion under the constitution, apex court told.

The High Court threw out a bid by temple devotees to prevent the developer from taking possession of the land.

UPDATED 1.31PM | Law lecturer Azmi Sharom is the new EC No 2, while Zoe Randhawa is among the other 4 appointees. 

Betting firm's sponsorship also offends Muslims, adds Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad.

UPDATED 2.24PM | IDE deputy chairperson says findings show 'there is no clear winner' for the upcoming by-election.

This comes after the AG had written to the Court of Appeal president to get an early hearing date. 

During his interview with Bloomberg, the PM-in-waiting is forced to address this issue again.

Cynthia Gabriel notes the previous YWP board of trustees was involved in dubious land deals.

This would strengthen cooperation between the two Malay parties, says chairperson.

LETTER | Our greed in sacrificing natural resources for short-term economic gain will come back to haunt us.

LETTER | Inquest into firefighter Adib's death should have begun with inquiry into nature of his injuries. 

The party has mandated its machinery to don Harapan's logo throughout the by-election.

UPDATED | PKR's top leaders on different pages regarding the influx of former Umno lawmakers into Bersatu.

Bruno Manser Fund claims M'sian palm oil firm clearing 4,400 hectares near Unesco World Heritage Site.

ADUN SPEAKS | Azmin's endorsement of this move suggests he may have other ideas.

LETTER | Madpet urges gov't to table necessary bill, so that Sirul Azhar Umar can return to give evidence.

COMMENT | Recent debate on bogus degrees bypasses a more essential need: intellectual ability.

It intends to prune stakes and dial back offshore presence to deliver more cash to gov't, says sources.  

COMMENT | The PM has broken key promises in a short space of time.

COMMENT | Given his financial expertise, his sidelining from the council seems deliberate. 

SPECIAL REPORT | Part of the Sg Pulai Forest Reserve is being transformed into the Forest City Golf Course Resort.