Archive - 9 April 2019

UPDATED 12.15AM | He says it is their right to vote against any bill.

This is after the pol-sec was detained on April 1 over suspicion of accepting a luxury watch.

The minister will issue an official statement on the pilgrimage fund's position in Parliament tomorrow.

UPDATED 11.32PM | PARLIAMENT | 138 MPs voted for the bill while 59 abstained from voting.

The AGC takes a serious view on leaking of government secrets, the PM's department added.

Deputy minister asks that it be given time to review or discuss the matter thoroughly.

He says the amendment is a step in the restoring Sabah’s rights, like oil royalty and revenue.

He was injured in a gun battle between the group and Filipino soldiers last Thursday.

UPDATED 11.10PM | Three state excos are said to be favoured by the palace to become Osman's replacement.

LETTER | If there was no dispute over the Rome Statute in 2011, why is there one now?

'I'm all yours, finish what you start,' the Johor crown prince tweeted.

Last week, the PM pointed to a person who wants to be 'free to beat up people'. Here's most probably why.

UPDATED 7.45PM | It allows the prime minister to 'break the law legally', says the premier.

RANTAU POLLS | A viral post claims the Harapan candidate owns an RM7.8m bungalow in Klang.

UPDATED 7.38PM | Mahathir says Osman Sapian's replacement will be discussed in line with the Harapan agreement.

UPDATED 8.06PM | PARLIAMENT | Nancy Shukri responds to Harapan's Kelvin Yii after latter says, 'A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step'. 

UPDATED 7.39PM | Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirms the Bersatu member's resignation.

UPDATED 6.06PM | Guan Eng says those performing the Haji or Umrah pilgrimage will receive a one-time exemption.

Athlete is to publish an apology in print media, and pay damages.

Release of the report postponed because auditing is ongoing.

The minister will however proceed with his counterclaim against Bank Pertanian.

UPDATED 7.18PM | Dr M says once bill passes, gov't will introduce other appropriate constitutional amendments.

UPDATED 4.20PM | MACC says former premier Najib's wife has been released on bail. 

Mahathir announces this after the two-day retreat between leaders from M'sia and S'pore.  

MPs also take the opportunity to sign a pledge to support the 'Love My Palm Oil' campaign. 

Harapan, BN and GPS MPs want certain groups of M'sians to be exempted. 

However, former attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail advised them against it, he says.

UPDATED 7.07PM | As Malaysia presses for a review of the price, Singapore's PM describes the 1962 deal as 'sacrosanct'

UPDATED 4.55PM | INQUEST | The retired professor's testimony contradicts the one given by an expert from HKL.

Crown prince's tweet comes after Osman is absent from the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders' Retreat.

The judge allowed the judicial review by the group to set aside the ban put in place by then home minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

COMMENT | It's the second time in five months the gov't has made a U-turn on an international human rights instrument.

M Kulasegaran adds that it would not be wrong to revisit Rome Statute in future to seek justice for victims.

UPDATED 4.55PM | Cost reduction measures will be discussed with the republic before lifting of suspension period in May 2020.

James Chin also questions if the PKR president can lead Harapan to victory in the next general election.

UPDATED 6PM | The S'pore premier recounts how he tried to ‘turn things around’ when bilateral ties were not going in the right direction.

RANTAU POLLS | He responds to claims that he owns a RM6m house in Seremban 2's Saujana Duta.

Women's Ministry says the team, which will comprise parties from various sectors, will ensure inclusivity in the law. 

A wholesale political reform agenda is challenging after a momentous regime change, but modest changes are achievable, says James Chin.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says the gov't understands the ordeal which married couples have to go through.

Critics say the trial highlights shrinking political freedoms in the former British colony.

Felda DG alleges Najib ordered the transaction with the Indonesian firm owned by his friend Peter Sondakh. 

The young men entered the country legally and used websites to advertise their trade.

Some survivors are haunted by memories of the attack and haven’t been able to return to the mosque.

LETTER | Umno leaders and PAS buddies spew racial and religious bile but now, running in mixed-race Rantau, he attempts to deflect the blame.

RANTAU POLLS | Minister notes Bank Negara had spoken out against Tabung Haji management before.

As a result of active engagements in various aspects, says India’s high commissioner.

Despite looming graft charges, the Israeli premier is in pole position to retain power.

The battle is the latest of a cycle of warfare since Muammar Gaddafi’s fall in 2011.

Two Facebook and one Twitter account holders are cited for posting edited versions of his original artwork.

RANTAU POLLS | He wants his BN rival to come clean about the RM6m unit in Seremban 2.

His defamation suit is against a former Penang Gerakan Youth leader who questioned the July 2016 sale.

MB Mukhriz Mahathir is prepared to explain the statute to Sultan Sallehuddin to help ease any confusion.

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