Archive - 23 February 2019

Najib, Wee pan move to swap tolls with congestion charges

Najib, Wee pan move to swap tolls with congestion charges

Ex-PM asks if workers have to travel at odd hours, while MCA chief says proposal makes no difference. 

Maszlee rejects abolishment of Muet

Maszlee rejects abolishment of Muet

Minister says university English language test would burden students if incorporated into high school exams. 

S’wak cops nab suspect over 47 M’sians held in Cambodia

S’wak cops nab suspect over 47 M’sians held in Cambodia

The 35-year-old suspect was arrested in Kuching today.

Syed Mokhtar firm denies shortchanging Mindef RM258m

Syed Mokhtar firm denies shortchanging Mindef RM258m

Valuation of Kinrara army camp land was based on its existing condition, says firm's director Ahmed Kamil. 

Education Ministry to continue allowances for teacher trainees

Education Ministry to continue allowances for teacher trainees

Living and travel allowance rates for those enrolled in PISMP will be maintained, says gov't. 

Putrajaya initiates talks to take over and 'abolish' tolls

Putrajaya initiates talks to take over and 'abolish' tolls

UPDATED 8AM | Gov't plans to introduce 'congestion charge' along LDP, Sprint, Kesas and Smart Tunnel instead.

African nun scolds bishops on their errors over sexual abuse cases

African nun scolds bishops on their errors over sexual abuse cases

Sister Veronica Openibo says the Church is in a state of crisis and shame.

Stricter BSH criteria meant to ensure applicants' eligibility

Stricter BSH criteria meant to ensure applicants' eligibility

Deputy finance minister dismisses allegations that gov't is deliberately culling aid recipients. 

RCI for Wang Kelian graves to take six months

RCI for Wang Kelian graves to take six months

RCI members had received the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, says home minister.

S'wak Harapan prepares to take on GPS in state election

S'wak Harapan prepares to take on GPS in state election

Chong Chieng Jen says coalition had a 'fruitful' first meeting, adds seat negotiations are in progress.

Authorities prep for dry spell in T'ganu, Perak

Authorities prep for dry spell in T'ganu, Perak

No water supply shortage has been reported so far but the state's main provide is continuously monitoring the levels.

Good move by federal, S'wak gov'ts in addressing dilapidated schools

Good move by federal, S'wak gov'ts in addressing dilapidated schools

ADUN SPEAKS | This is in line with keeping education out of partisan politics.

We want lower tolls, not taking over of concessions

We want lower tolls, not taking over of concessions

LETTER | It must not be done through compensation or extension of toll collection.
Digital economy expected to be announced in Q3 this year

Digital economy expected to be announced in Q3 this year

Ministry in talks with MDEC to collect input for implementation of the policy.
Stop tarnishing image of Islam with lies, Anwar tells PAS leaders

Stop tarnishing image of Islam with lies, Anwar tells PAS leaders

Muslims are forbidden from spreading slander, adds the PKR chief.
Diphtheria cause of 25-month-old boy's death - Health DG

Diphtheria cause of 25-month-old boy's death - Health DG

UPDATE 5.54PM | Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the boy was never given immunisation since birth.
US charges man accused in leak of S'pore HIV data

US charges man accused in leak of S'pore HIV data

Mikhy Farrera-Brochez has been possession and unlawful transfer of stolen documents.

More police reports lodged over claims of judicial interference

More police reports lodged over claims of judicial interference

The reports were filed by student activists whose appeals against their convictions were dismissed in 2013.

PM: Democracy in Middle East can't be promoted over dead bodies

PM: Democracy in Middle East can't be promoted over dead bodies

Mahathir believes disunity among Muslim countries is at the root of the conflict.
BN candidate reaches out to Chinese voters in Mandarin

BN candidate reaches out to Chinese voters in Mandarin

SEMENYIH POLLS | The video posted on MCA's Facebook page has garnered close to 8,000 views.

RM10k reward to track Indira's ex-husband

RM10k reward to track Indira's ex-husband

The bounty is offered in a bid to find Indira's daughter, who was taken away by her father in 2009.
Ministry investigating status of Sg Pulai forest reserve

Ministry investigating status of Sg Pulai forest reserve

Dr Xavier Jayakumar says his ministry is collecting details of the area affected by development of a golf course resort.

Public hearing on all aspects of bauxite mining

Public hearing on all aspects of bauxite mining

The session is to help improve SOP on the management of mines and exporting of the mineral.
PSM sees Harapan as BN 2.0, calls for alternative to two-party system

PSM sees Harapan as BN 2.0, calls for alternative to two-party system

SEMENYIH POLLS | The socialist party reckons people are fed up with the government.

Hampers, offer letters row: Najib ticks off Bersih

Hampers, offer letters row: Najib ticks off Bersih

SEMENYIH POLLS | Ex-premier says Bersih keeping mum over Harapan's alleged offences.

Group claims Indira's daughter's MyKid number changed illegally

Group claims Indira's daughter's MyKid number changed illegally

MACC report lodged against NRD, Home Minister and former minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Dr M calls for M'sia, Asean to be vigilant against 'big power involvement'

Dr M calls for M'sia, Asean to be vigilant against 'big power involvement'

Or else, the premier says, the same fate that has befallen the Middle East could happen here.

Don't burn the bridge after you have crossed over

Don't burn the bridge after you have crossed over

LETTER | Why ask Mahathir to quit after he has toppled Najib?

Najib claims signs of early victory for BN in Semenyih

Najib claims signs of early victory for BN in Semenyih

Ex-PM says BN events are attracting more support than Harapan's functions.
After Bersih debate cancelled, underdogs get airtime on forum

After Bersih debate cancelled, underdogs get airtime on forum

UPDATED 2.45PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | New agreement reached with Astro to live telecast the event.
Bring Stadlen back to M'sia, MACC tells law firm

Bring Stadlen back to M'sia, MACC tells law firm

'There is no need to make noise, just tell him to come and see us' says the graftbuster's deputy chief commissioner.

Bauxite mining still poses clear and present danger

Bauxite mining still poses clear and present danger

LETTER | Disappointing that the government has lifted the moratorium on such activity.

Why Sabahans have no love for Mahathir

Why Sabahans have no love for Mahathir

COMMENT | Many have not forgotten or forgiven Mahathir's role in Sabah’s history.
What's holding up the abolition of tolls?

What's holding up the abolition of tolls?

LETTER | Promises after promises are being broken by Harapan.

No compromise for those who attempt to insult religion

No compromise for those who attempt to insult religion

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says action will be taken against those who cause disharmony.

Zakir needs to apply for permission to preach in Penang

Zakir needs to apply for permission to preach in Penang

Penang deputy CM I says this is necessary because the preacher is an outsider.

Jakoa DG's alleged early termination linked to Harapan's loss in Camerons

Jakoa DG's alleged early termination linked to Harapan's loss in Camerons

SEMENYIH POLLS | BN MP Ramli Mohd Nor further claims that the replacement is a Malay, and not Orang Asli.

Guatemalan first lady investigated for cashing illegal cheques

Guatemalan first lady investigated for cashing illegal cheques

The cheques were made out to her and her husband totalling more than US$30,000.
Suaram commends Gobind's defence of RTM

Suaram commends Gobind's defence of RTM

However, the rights group says a press council is a long-term solution to address complaints against the media.
DOJ seeks to recover another US$38m in assets from 1MDB case

DOJ seeks to recover another US$38m in assets from 1MDB case

This brings the assets now subject to forfeiture to a total of about US$1.7 billion.
Who will judge the judges?

Who will judge the judges?

LETTER | A response to ex-Bar Council president Param Cumaraswamy.

PSM’s policies appealing, but voters have other priorities

PSM’s policies appealing, but voters have other priorities

SEMENYIH POLLS | PSM still has a hard time capturing public imagination.
Should Zakir and Najib be allowed to speak their minds?

Should Zakir and Najib be allowed to speak their minds?

COMMENT | How firm is Harapan’s commitment to the free marketplace of ideas?
Harapan turning into BN is not the problem

Harapan turning into BN is not the problem

COMMENT | This idea that only Mahathir can undo the damage he did displays a profound lack of introspection.
RCI's scope under scrutiny and 9 things that happened yesterday

RCI's scope under scrutiny and 9 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: Rakyat elected Harapan to institute reforms, not win GE15

Yoursay: Rakyat elected Harapan to institute reforms, not win GE15

YOURSAY | ‘Fear of losing a fragile vote bank is no excuse to hold off on reforms.’
Are many of my friends Indian?

Are many of my friends Indian?

LETTER | To me, Indian is more of a nationality like American, British or Australian.

Saudi Arabia strikes US$10 bil deal, supports China's right to fight extremism

Saudi Arabia strikes US$10 bil deal, supports China's right to fight extremism

The Saudi crown prince cements a deal for a refining and petrochemical complex in China.