Archive - 30 May 2019

This comes after Abdul Hamid Bador said last week that police have received new leads about Low's whereabouts.

Abdul Hamid Bador says he will also ensure police secure welfare entitlements once IPCMC is approved. 

Abdul Hamid Bador says police merely wanted information on torture allegations from human rights watchdog and others.

Howard Lee says various factors must be considered in determining qualifications for entry into higher education institutions.

Dr M says the present government has decided to reduce the cost of certain projects.

Khalid Samad says this so they'll gain government experience and not act like opposition MPs. 

Transport Minister Anthony Loke attributes former S'gor exco's appointment to his experience in gov't and corporate sector.

"We have tough jobs simply because the last government left behind a lot of unpleasant legacies."

It says this in response to allegations made by Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra).

"We think we'll have to renew the license," says the premier.

It serves no purpose and disrupts the progress of countries, says Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

UPDATED 9.28PM | Prosecution applies to carry on with the suit without Kee Kok Thiam, Tan Vern Tact, and Geh Choh Hun.

Police are also on the lookout for a fourth suspect, an Indonesian last known to be in Sabah.

It will also be submitted to other government agencies for feedback, says Khalid Abdul Samad.

Gerakan wants Maszlee Malik to apologise for misleading public on recruitment practices.

The actor is charged with two counts of causing hurt, one for criminal violence and one for indecent behaviour.

This is to give time to MACC investigators to finish recording statements from several other individuals first.

The managements of 46 are still holding out, reveals  Khalid Abdul Samad.

Latest tests around Lynas gave negative readings for heavy metals, says Xavier Jayakumar.

The joint operations are aimed at curbing human trafficking, and the smuggling of goods.

UPDATED 7.11PM | However, it rules that Rosmah's money-laundering trial be kept separate. 

He claims reports to the contrary are untrue and amount to slander.

So that various suggestions for improvements to the bill are taken into account, it says.

'Once again, the Penang gov't has shown its expertise in pushing its responsibility to someone else,' says Penang MCA.

UPDATED 31 MAY, 1AM | The properties are part of assets worth US$1.7b sought by the DOJ in its 2016 1MDB forfeiture claims.

Established in 1963, the zoo has seen attendance fall since its mid-1980s peak.

COMMENT | BSN, Bank Negara and Suhakam all failed to allow the disabled Balan to keep his home.

A receipt states the US$1.7m diamond earrings and ring were received by the US Marshals Service.

COMMENT | If Najib knew about the money through Shamsul in 2015, how did Apandi claim six months later that Najib was not aware?

AG says closed-door proceeding not in the interest of Malaysia.

Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan stresses that it has nothing to do with the books authored by Helmi Effendy.

The Immigration Department revokes the travel ban imposed on the former AG.

He says it was Lim who agreed that the duo should debate publicly and even suggested the topic.

UPDATED 2PM | He says that existing orders are 'primitive' in believing that the only way is confrontation.

LETTER | Global industries are following the principles of zero migration cost.

LETTER |  There is a difference between a fact-finding mission and a trial.

LETTER | Foreigners don’t need citizenship to stay in this country.

DAP rep Syerleena Abdul Rashid expresses regret that certain quarters are politicising the issue.

Vice Foreign Minister says 'We oppose a trade war but are not afraid of a trade war.'

UPDATED 1.25PM | Prime minister cautions that such a mindset is not good for the country.

Slamming currency trading as manipulative, he says this move would stablise export-import activities in the region.

MP SPEAKS | This is so he can chart his political comeback, and once again make M'sia a global kleptocracy.

LETTER | We should now look into attracting more tourists from India, which would soon overtake China in population.

CMCF chair Ahmad Izham Omar says it is seeking public feedback before the proposals are finalised.

UPDATED 2.30PM | James Marape receives101 votes to eight in Parliament, just a day after Peter O’Neill's resignation.

'Negotiation has no benefit and carries harm,' says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

This is exacerbated by a handful of Malay leaders who openly hurl ridicule and sarcasm against others, he says.

Straits Times reports that the acting president is pressing for the change, along with veep Khaled Nordin.

People like Johor Umno Youth chief are doing a disservice to harmony of multicultural Malaysia, he says.

It should also cover informal sector workers such as farmers, fishermen, hawkers and artistes, says Kula.

However, the lawyer cannot participate actively in the inquest, says Deputy Housing Minister Raja Barhin.

QUESTION TIME | We in Malaysia can’t afford to be complacent about the possibility of an attack

COMMENT |  'As the two-term Sungai Siput MP had performed exceptionally well, there was no reason to replace him.'

COMMENT | MIC does not have a coherent message for the young.

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.