Archive - 8 March 2019

'Don't blame China alone for debt-trap concerns'

'Don't blame China alone for debt-trap concerns'


BRI participating countries should strengthen their evaluation for Chinese-funded infrastructure projects, says Ong Kian Ming.

Putrajaya to amend constitution to restore Sabah, Sarawak status

Putrajaya to amend constitution to restore Sabah, Sarawak status

If successful, this will mark the first time the Federal Constitution is amended since 2011.
Khazanah owes MPs, public an explanation - Mahathir

Khazanah owes MPs, public an explanation - Mahathir

He also said he hopes that they will consider divesting their stakes in some GLCs.

Why is no one talking about the Tanjung Pelepas Port?

Why is no one talking about the Tanjung Pelepas Port?

LETTER | Why has no one highlighted the environmental damage attributable to it?
Please abide by the Federal Constitution

Please abide by the Federal Constitution

LETTER | No one should make seditious remarks which have the tendency to question the rights of others.

Anwar: To take on Umno-PAS, government must grow the economy

Anwar: To take on Umno-PAS, government must grow the economy

He recommends that this is coupled with an "aggressive" information campaign.

More Muslims seeking legal advice over polygamy each year

More Muslims seeking legal advice over polygamy each year

Sisters in Islam says most cases involve husbands taking another wife without consent.
'Simpsons' producer pulls episode featuring Michael Jackson

'Simpsons' producer pulls episode featuring Michael Jackson

This follows a documentary about alleged child abuse by the late pop star.

Hadi: RM100 per member equals RM100m, nothing peculiar about RM90m

Hadi: RM100 per member equals RM100m, nothing peculiar about RM90m

Even RM900 million in its coffers should not raise eyebrows, says the PAS president.
Equating non-vaccination with neglect is 'stretching it', says lawyer

Equating non-vaccination with neglect is 'stretching it', says lawyer

Latheefa Koya says the government should first focus on making non-vaccination illegal.
Batu Caves temple committee critic claims interview cancelled due to threats

Batu Caves temple committee critic claims interview cancelled due to threats

Arun Doraisamy lodges a police report after a radio station calls off his interview.
New opposition leader a bit mellow, say experts

New opposition leader a bit mellow, say experts

But the analysts add that Ismail Sabri Yaakob should be given a chance.
Low-cost unit resident mulls legal action over business class trip exposé

Low-cost unit resident mulls legal action over business class trip exposé

The Taman Manggis resident is upset the matter has gone viral on social media.
RON97 up 3 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 up 3 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 will cost RM2.46 per litre for the period of March 9 to March 15

DAP can 'marry' PAS but others can't? - MIC

DAP can 'marry' PAS but others can't? - MIC

'We are not going to put up with all this bull, it works both ways,' says its president SA Vigneswaran.
Prosecution wants Rosmah to declare property acquisition

Prosecution wants Rosmah to declare property acquisition

This is in relation to charges of money laundering and failing to declare her income to the IRB.

Gov't successfully prices RM7.3b Samurai bond

Gov't successfully prices RM7.3b Samurai bond

It marks the government's return to the yen bond market after a 30-year absence.
Gov't looking to build PPRs at three locations in Penang

Gov't looking to build PPRs at three locations in Penang

This is to overcome housing shortage in the state, says minister Zuraida Kamaruddin

Arbitrarily hiking wages not the solution, economist rebuts Liew

Arbitrarily hiking wages not the solution, economist rebuts Liew


Shankaran Nambiar says no employers will do that without any basis.

Nazri to focus on securing Umno MPs' support for Anwar after losing sec-gen post

Nazri to focus on securing Umno MPs' support for Anwar after losing sec-gen post

He also says 'experienced and mild-mannered' Hishammuddin should have been made the BN sec-gen.

Yeoh calls for action against parents who neglect, do not vaccinate kids

Yeoh calls for action against parents who neglect, do not vaccinate kids

The deputy minister says parents who expose their children to danger can be charged under the Child Act.

Ex-MIC man files MACC report against Samy Vellu

Ex-MIC man files MACC report against Samy Vellu

Former Sungai Siput ally claims that land worth RM68k per acre was purchased at less than 20 pct the cost.
It’s economics, Azmin, not race or religion

It’s economics, Azmin, not race or religion

LETTER | Stop dancing to the tunes of Umno-PAS' racial and religious tactics.

Storm in a Singapore tea cup

Storm in a Singapore tea cup

LETTER | It is erroneous for Bilahari Kausikan to suggest that Malaysia will provoke controversy with Singapore to overcome its own internal tensions.

Petronas confident in delivering RM30b special payment to gov't

Petronas confident in delivering RM30b special payment to gov't

UPDATED 3.04PM | National petroleum giant will deliver on promise, already started payments in January.

Acting BN chief: Ku Nan is sec-gen, not Nazri

Acting BN chief: Ku Nan is sec-gen, not Nazri

UPDATED 5.14PM | Mohamad Hasan says Nazri's appointment to the post was never formalised. 

Trump ex-aide Manafort gets four years in prison

Trump ex-aide Manafort gets four years in prison

Sentencing guidelines called for up to 24 years in prison.
Deputy minister checking if Putrajaya approved 38 new AP holders

Deputy minister checking if Putrajaya approved 38 new AP holders

'New gov't has granted 38 new car importers the 'right' to make 'easy' money,' claims an automotive portal.

Harapan biggest culprit in Semenyih polls offences - Bersih

Harapan biggest culprit in Semenyih polls offences - Bersih

The electoral watchdog says Semenyih by-election recorded the highest number of electoral offences.
1MDB audit report: Bid to transfer Najib's case to be heard on March 14

1MDB audit report: Bid to transfer Najib's case to be heard on March 14

Prosecution adds that it did not receive orders to transfer former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy's case.

Vaccination: Gov't should take the smoking-ban approach

Vaccination: Gov't should take the smoking-ban approach

LETTER | Why put the rights of individuals, who choose not to vaccinate, above society's?

BN supreme council meet ends without consensus to dissolve

BN supreme council meet ends without consensus to dissolve

UPDATED 4.33PM | Coalition still in limbo after MCA proposal fails to get unanimous support.

Why is MCA so gung-ho about abolishing the death penalty?

Why is MCA so gung-ho about abolishing the death penalty?

COMMENT | Better for the party to choose the humanist path of doing away with this monstrous form of punishment.
MCA and MIC must leave BN if they have any dignity

MCA and MIC must leave BN if they have any dignity

LETTER | The coalition sec-gen has greatly insulted them, leaving no reason why they should stay.

Establish a ministry for children, turn women’s ministry into dept

Establish a ministry for children, turn women’s ministry into dept

COMMENT | Child abuse is a societal problem but is often treated at the individual or family level.

Putra Heights-KLIA bus service a flop

Putra Heights-KLIA bus service a flop

Travel time takes too long due to low frequency and congestion near station.
DAP lodges three police reports against Mat Hasan

DAP lodges three police reports against Mat Hasan

This is over his ‘penumpang’ remarks made while campaigning for the Semenyih by-election.

Dutch model's death a 'misadventure', court rules

Dutch model's death a 'misadventure', court rules

UPDATED 2.40PM | The coroner says no one was involved in Ivana's death.
Displaced horticultural nursery owners seek help

Displaced horticultural nursery owners seek help

These owners and operators want the prime minister to allocate an alternative site.
Nik Azman appointed as new auditor-general

Nik Azman appointed as new auditor-general

Last August, the PM said a parliamentary select committee will decide on the auditor's appointment.

MTUC asks Penang gov't to reveal if evicted residents are in B40

MTUC asks Penang gov't to reveal if evicted residents are in B40

This is because Taman Manggis eviction is being justified on occupants' income exceeding set limits, says K Veeriah.

Up to sovereign gov'ts to decide on taking loans - Dr M on 'debt-trap diplomacy'

Up to sovereign gov'ts to decide on taking loans - Dr M on 'debt-trap diplomacy'

UPDATED 12.35PM | At least China is not colonising other countries like 'Europeans of yesteryear' while spreading its influence, the premier tells an interview.

Death penalty might not be completely abolished

Death penalty might not be completely abolished

Law Minister says options being discussed include allowing judges discretion on some crimes.
Liew: M'sia will 'never' consider lèse majesté law

Liew: M'sia will 'never' consider lèse majesté law

De facto law minister Liew Vui Keong denies a media report which stated the gov't did not rule out creating such a law.
Mahathir has right price in mind for ECRL to proceed

Mahathir has right price in mind for ECRL to proceed

PM reiterates possibility of resuming ECRL project, but declines to reveal exact figure of desired price.

PM: M'sia will favour 'rich' China over 'unpredictable' US if it has to take sides

PM: M'sia will favour 'rich' China over 'unpredictable' US if it has to take sides

The premier tells South China Morning Post that Putrajaya will make its own decisions on dealing with China, rather than take cues from abroad.
US says it erred in telling journalist she was finalist for women's award

US says it erred in telling journalist she was finalist for women's award

The prize was rescinded over her criticism of President Trump.
Rice millers at wits' end over Bernas' monopoly

Rice millers at wits' end over Bernas' monopoly

Of 203 mills which were operating previously, only 15 were still operational in Perak, Kedah and Perlis.
'Insufficient funding reason for backlog of maintenance on federal roads'

'Insufficient funding reason for backlog of maintenance on federal roads'

Works Minister Baru Bian explains not enough funds allocated for road maintenance.
S'wak Report editor defends Rameli as 'honourable, devout gentleman'

S'wak Report editor defends Rameli as 'honourable, devout gentleman'

Clare Rewcastle-Brown says she is sorry the intermediary has been 'dragged' into matters regarding PAS president's denial of RM1.4m payment. 

Megaphones and more: Mueller details Russian US election meddling

Megaphones and more: Mueller details Russian US election meddling

Here is an explanation of Mueller’s findings about Russian activities.
Clare challenges Hadi to reveal confidential terms of settlement

Clare challenges Hadi to reveal confidential terms of settlement

S'wak Report editor says it is insufficient for PAS president to deny paying her RM1.4m. 

Dozens of schoolkids treated for suspected chemical poisoning

Dozens of schoolkids treated for suspected chemical poisoning

It is believed to be caused by a toxic waste flow into a river near the schools in Johor.

Yoursay: Awfully poor choice of Wang Kelian RCI members

Yoursay: Awfully poor choice of Wang Kelian RCI members

YOURSAY | Are we so short of people with integrity and professionalism?
Wan Azizah: Women's participation in leadership, policymaking still low

Wan Azizah: Women's participation in leadership, policymaking still low

DPM is confident numbers will go up if public-listed companies commit themselves towards achieving 30 pct goal.

Yoursay: Guan Eng, don’t succumb to knee-jerk reactions

Yoursay: Guan Eng, don’t succumb to knee-jerk reactions

YOURSAY | ‘Stay focused on improving the country’s finances instead of harping on racial issues.’
DPM should not empower anti-vaxxers

DPM should not empower anti-vaxxers

COMMENT | Make it law that all children in Malaysia need to be vaccinated. Do it for their sake.
Death knell for part-time e-hailing services?

Death knell for part-time e-hailing services?

LETTER | This is because a new category of licence known as "e-hailing taxi" will be introduced in July.

Women can do much more, so much more

Women can do much more, so much more

COMMENT | Weighed down by unpaid work halts the empowerment that we champion for women.
Malaysia Baru needs more women in power

Malaysia Baru needs more women in power

LETTER | This is as promised in Harapan's manifesto before GE14.

The government that cried ‘manifesto’

The government that cried ‘manifesto’

COMMENT | Six steps recommended for Harapan to regain the people's trust and confidence.

Anwar declares assets, and 9 things that happened yesterday

Anwar declares assets, and 9 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.