Archive - 8 June 2019

Bersatu being hypocrites in appointment of MACC chief

Bersatu being hypocrites in appointment of MACC chief

LETTER | Pulai Umno Youth strongly condemns the appointment of Latheefa Koya.

Johor MB mum on accepting state Bersatu chairperson's offer

Johor MB mum on accepting state Bersatu chairperson's offer

The offer was for him to remain as state secretary.

Cops refute report on Gua Musang Orang Asli deaths

Cops refute report on Gua Musang Orang Asli deaths

They say the deaths were due to viral infections and not some mysterious illness.

Urgent action needed to save Kuala Koh Orang Asli - Husam

Urgent action needed to save Kuala Koh Orang Asli - Husam

He says reports of water contamination should be probed and clean water supplied.

Bersatu Sabah in midst of registering 200k members by December

Bersatu Sabah in midst of registering 200k members by December

Coordinator Hajiji Noor says registration exercise is ongoing until end of the year. 

Supporting Latheefa in efforts to combat corruption

Supporting Latheefa in efforts to combat corruption

LETTER | 'Given the mammoth task ahead of the new MACC chief, we should offer her support when she needs it most.'

On the perils of funding megaprojects with uncertain cash flow

On the perils of funding megaprojects with uncertain cash flow

LETTER | If Penang gov't is facing problems completing a 4.9km-long highway, will it be able to build 70km of highways and tunnels under the PTMP?

Cabinet to decide on cancellation of Pan Borneo Highway PDP model for S'wak

Cabinet to decide on cancellation of Pan Borneo Highway PDP model for S'wak

So far, only PDP model for Sabah portion of the project revoked, says minister.
Sultan fetes Johor Umno leaders to Aidilfitri open house

Sultan fetes Johor Umno leaders to Aidilfitri open house

Sources say it is the first time the Johor sultan has hosted a do just for state party leaders. 

Select committee failed to initiate appointment reforms earlier, says Afif

Select committee failed to initiate appointment reforms earlier, says Afif

PKR state rep says parliamentary committee should've introduced reforms, instead of criticising PM's decision to appoint new MACC chief. 

Sarawak Harapan wants Malaysia Day celebrated in Kuching

Sarawak Harapan wants Malaysia Day celebrated in Kuching

The move will be line with spirit of MA63, contends its chairperson Chong Chieng Jen.

MySalam scheme still has gaps in coverage, gov't told

MySalam scheme still has gaps in coverage, gov't told

A research organisation points out there are many issues that need to be addressed.

Dr M: Decision on Latheefa’s appointment final

Dr M: Decision on Latheefa’s appointment final

'I appoint a lot of people, this is just one of them,' the premier notes about new MACC chief. 

Nasa opening space stations to tourists

Nasa opening space stations to tourists

The trips, costing US$50m, are for private astronaut missions, according to the US space agency.
MySalam scheme expanded to cover university, military hospitals

MySalam scheme expanded to cover university, military hospitals

With this move, patients can get further treatment from specialist doctors.
115 million child grooms found around the world - UN report

115 million child grooms found around the world - UN report

About 23 million boys tied the knots before the age of 15, according to a Unicef report.

Shukri backs Latheefa, defends PM’s prerogative to appoint her

Shukri backs Latheefa, defends PM’s prerogative to appoint her

Ex-MACC chief adds he initially nominated two high-ranking officers within the agency as potential successor.
PSM warns ‘free military drones’ from US dangerous

PSM warns ‘free military drones’ from US dangerous

It will mean as if M'sia has agreed with US imperialist agenda, says S Arutchelvan. 
Judicial RCI: Gov't was ‘wrongly advised’ to strike out my lawsuit, says ex-CM

Judicial RCI: Gov't was ‘wrongly advised’ to strike out my lawsuit, says ex-CM

Yong Teck Lee responds to report that gov't plans to strike out his suit challenging RCI's constitutionality. 

Shukri insists MACC exit voluntary, denies conspiracy

Shukri insists MACC exit voluntary, denies conspiracy

UPDATED 12.47PM | Ex-MACC chief says he already told Dr M in 2018 that he only intended to serve for a year. 

In defence of Perhilitan's handling of 3 dead elephants in Johor

In defence of Perhilitan's handling of 3 dead elephants in Johor

LETTER | It is unfair to claim Perhilitan staff were sleeping on the job - instead, credit must be given to their professionalism and dedication.

Celebrating Hari Raya - Sarawak style

Celebrating Hari Raya - Sarawak style

LETTER | This has all along been the norm for M'sia until the rise of religious fanaticism.
MTEM urges gov't to review mega projects

MTEM urges gov't to review mega projects

Its CEO Ahmad Yazid Othman says local and bumiputera industry players need to benefit more from such projects.

Singer arrested for keeping sun bear

Singer arrested for keeping sun bear

The 27-year-old was arrested last night by Perhilitan officers in KL following a public tip-off.

Umno VP threatens to quit select committee on appointments

Umno VP threatens to quit select committee on appointments

Recent key appointments which bypassed select committee makes group a rubber stamp, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Penang Island South - the 'golden zone'

Penang Island South - the 'golden zone'

COMMENT | It ought to be recognised as a national treasure.

A fictional story of Halim and Ahmad

A fictional story of Halim and Ahmad

COMMENT | All is well as people like Ahmad, who fail to plan for the future, will be assisted by the gov't.

‘Latheefa, quit if you have dignity’ - PKR Youth veep

‘Latheefa, quit if you have dignity’ - PKR Youth veep

UPDATED 3.21PM | ‘An appointment done in this manner cannot be the practice in Harapan.’
Can Latheefa Koya tame the beast?

Can Latheefa Koya tame the beast?

COMMENT | Perhaps she does not have such a difficult task ahead of her.

Yoursay: Concerns mount over Dr M’s ‘unilateral’ MACC chief appointment

Yoursay: Concerns mount over Dr M’s ‘unilateral’ MACC chief appointment

YOURSAY | ‘The PM must follow the Harapan manifesto and fulfil promises made to the people…’
Amanah leaders back Latheefa and 7 things that happened yesterday

Amanah leaders back Latheefa and 7 things that happened yesterday

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