Archive - 6 June 2019

Ramkarpal: PM's unilateral appointment renders checks and balances meaningless

Ramkarpal: PM's unilateral appointment renders checks and balances meaningless

Bukit Gelugor MP says Dr M's unilateral appointment of new MACC chief should not have happened in a healthy democracy.

More skilled local labour needed for ECRL, says academic

More skilled local labour needed for ECRL, says academic

This is among the elements of coordinated planning needed for the project, says Mohd Idrus Mohd Masirin.

'Eagles and pipits fly at different heights' - TMJ post sets social media abuzz

'Eagles and pipits fly at different heights' - TMJ post sets social media abuzz

Tunku Ismail uses analogy in Instagram Story, says later he is talking about his grandfather's advice. 

The need to reform the public appointments process

The need to reform the public appointments process

LETTER | The appointment of the new MACC chief highlights the need for reforms.

'Up to authorities to declassify report on crash that killed Sabah ministers'

'Up to authorities to declassify report on crash that killed Sabah ministers'

Authorities must have reason for keeping Double Six report under wraps since it took place 43 years ago, adds Sabah deputy CM.

Elected politicians must be fluent in English

Elected politicians must be fluent in English

LETTER | This is not about intelligence but communication.

Mahathir acted within the law to appoint Latheefa, says Liew

Mahathir acted within the law to appoint Latheefa, says Liew

PM not required to refer decision to select committee or Cabinet, according to Law Minister

Prove impartiality by probing Guan Eng - Gerakan to Latheefa

Prove impartiality by probing Guan Eng - Gerakan to Latheefa

This is among three key performance indicators party chief Dominic Lau is challenging her to perform within 100 days.

IOI founder Lee's funeral cortege leaves for final resting place

IOI founder Lee's funeral cortege leaves for final resting place

The solemn procession from the family's residence in Diamond Hill, Putrajaya, comprised thousands of people.

'No justification for appointments to bypass parliamentary panel'

'No justification for appointments to bypass parliamentary panel'

Malaysian Bar expresses concerns over Latheefa as MACC chief, points to her lack of experience in law enforcement.

Absolute power bad for democracy, Bersih says of Latheefa's appointment

Absolute power bad for democracy, Bersih says of Latheefa's appointment

While lauding the choice of Latheefa, it wants the appointment process to be institutionalised, and not carried out unilaterally by PM.

The Western Australian state gov't should go fly a kite

The Western Australian state gov't should go fly a kite

LETTER | We should close down Lynas plant if that gov't does not want to take back the radioactive wastes.

Football legends coming to Johor for a charity match

Football legends coming to Johor for a charity match

They will play with a Johor team on June 30, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim announces.

Late Sultan Ahmad Shah made co-hosting a reality

Late Sultan Ahmad Shah made co-hosting a reality

LETTER | Not all may recall that it was his creative solution that resolved a political and footballing impasse.

Children should have freedom to assemble peacefully too, says Ramkarpal

Children should have freedom to assemble peacefully too, says Ramkarpal

MP disagrees with Act prohibiting the participation in assemblies by those under the age of 15.

GPS leaders should worry about Latheefa going after Sarawak 'big fish'

GPS leaders should worry about Latheefa going after Sarawak 'big fish'

Righteous Sarawakians waiting for MACC action, DAP's Padungan rep reminds state gov't.

Mahathir should present a White Paper on the 'Week of Long Knives'

Mahathir should present a White Paper on the 'Week of Long Knives'

MP SPEAKS | We need a full investigation into Black Tuesday of July 28, 2015, to ensure that these events would not be repeated.

One-man rule in MACC appointment

One-man rule in MACC appointment

COMMENT | The main concern with Latheefa Koya's appointment is not the outcome, but how the prime minister is making more decisions without consultation.

Am grateful to Latheefa - but her impartiality is in question

Am grateful to Latheefa - but her impartiality is in question

MP SPEAKS | The manner of her MACC appointment also goes against principle of election manifesto promise.

Game of Thrones in Latheefa’s appointment?

Game of Thrones in Latheefa’s appointment?

ADUN SPEAKS | I am very pleased that she’s made MACC chief, but then, are there other games in the offing?

No surprises: Prayuth remains as Thailand's PM

No surprises: Prayuth remains as Thailand's PM

Last night's vote saw Prayuth being elected as the first civilian prime minister five years after the military coup.

RTD denies that only four Awas cameras are functioning

RTD denies that only four Awas cameras are functioning

It adds that as at May 2019, 169,051 summonses have been issued since the Awas system was taken over by RTD.

Yoursay: Salleh, willing to repay is no reason for withholding lawsuit

Yoursay: Salleh, willing to repay is no reason for withholding lawsuit

YOURSAY | 'Agreeing to pay is not payment itself. Pay up and the AG will have no grounds to sue...'
PM says RCI to probe judicial misconduct preferred, and 6 things that happened yesterday

PM says RCI to probe judicial misconduct preferred, and 6 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Three in family killed by lightning strike in Jempol

Three in family killed by lightning strike in Jempol

A couple and their son were found dead in a goat shed, with another child injured on the leg.