Archive - 22 October 2019

'I have informed govt MPs that their attendance and performance in Parliament should be improved - minister.'

SEA’s advisory for members not to buy M'sian palm oil is a major setback in progressing cooperation - Teresa Kok.

Police are set to embark on a major 'war' with loan shark syndicates, says Abdul Hamid.

Three vehicles caught in flash flood at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, both lanes of Duta Tunnel closed - DBKL.

NAJIB TRIAL | The defence's objections are 'purely an afterthought', says DPP V Sithambaram.

UPDATED 9.25PM | The jewellery firm is seeking the return of 44 pieces of jewellery worth US$14.79m.

The court allows the expungement application by the AGC, acting on behalf of the respondent Chief Justice.

NAJIB TRIAL | Lawyers argue on whether predicate offences need to be proven to secure a money laundering conviction.

All the 24 students and four teachers of SK Iskandar in Alor Setar had fried rice in the school canteen.

The 23-year-old Indonesian is expected to record her testimony in camera on Nov 11.

Peter Navarro invented and quoted a non-existent anti-China economist in his non-fiction books.

PARLIAMENT | Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu had said the White Paper will be tabled in December.

The sum does not include the RM8.93b which the gov't already paid for 1MDB, says Guan Eng.

LETTER | Are the people aware that they would have to wait nine years for the LRT to start operations?

The pact will introduce visa-free access to temple in Pakistani town Kartarpur, where Sikhism founder Guru Nanak died.

UPDATED 5.52 | Court rules that the aggrieved interest of the applicant, Sangeet Kaur Deo, had been remedied.

KINIGUIDE | Former PAS deputy president has claimed trial to money laundering and CBT charges.  

The works are 20 percent completed and scheduled for completion by Oct 31, 2021.

LETTER | Malaysia must build on its track record of launching and growing successful startups with strong regional footprint.

Mansor Othman had had a syncopal attack, a temporary loss of consciousness due to a reduction in the blood pressure.

Lynas says its Gebeng rare earth plant is operating at reduced rates.

The investment banker is facing charges involving US$6.5 million worth of bonds likend to 1MDB.

PARLIAMENT | Twenty interested parties were initially invited to register their interest, says the economic affairs minister.

PKR deputy president says this in supporting Mahathir to serve as PM for a full term.

LETTER | This will prevent them from land speculation and hoarding.

When there is campaigning then it won't be good to offer any help, he says.

We are nice to people but we also have to speak up for people sometimes, says the prime minister.

LETTER | Mahathir is somewhat circumspect when it comes to China but with India, he thinks that they can be pushed around.

PARLIAMENT | Mahathir says this is to protect the interests of those working in the 'gig economy'.

ADUN SPEAKS | Mahathir had the nation's goodwill for helping to topple BN in GE14, but look what is happening now.

UPDATED 3.34PM | Former PAS deputy president claims trial to charges involving almost RM4 million. 

LETTER | The trade union movement in Malaysia has always been seen as a threat to the government.

COMMENT | Harapan should abide by its promise to do away with detention without trial laws. 

Medical marijuana-related court cases in M'sia and Thailand highlight gap between policy direction and legislation.

Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi is said to have breached a code of conduct for courtiers.

The contempt leave application was made over Lokman’s alleged contempt of court acts on two occasions.

LETTER | 'The Malaysian lifestyle, diet and working conditions have long neglected health, early diagnosis and even a preventive approach to healthier living.'

Currently, the Liberals are leading or elected in 146 out of 304 electoral districts.

He was issued with his PR status in April 2016, says home minister.

COMMENT | The concern is the invocation of the Emergency Regulations Ordinance despite Carrie Lam’s insistence that Hong Kong is “not in a state of emergency”.

PARLIAMENT | Lembah Pantai MP Mohamed Fahmi wants to know if the gov't is prepared to regulate the gig economy.

Darell Leiking adds that the cars were mainly exported to 7 countries, including Iraq and Zimbabwe.

The suspects were found with many wildlife items as well as tools and harvested agarwood.

The victims in Seberang Perai Tengah have been evacuated to four relief centres, after over 6 hours of heavy rain.

LETTER | How can leaders from the previous BN regime contribute to the country when they were complicit with so much abuse of power?

Deputy president Mah Hang Soon says it's a band-aid that allows developers to avoid building affordable housing.

YOURSAY | ‘Rafidah’s plea for gov’t to be allowed a full term is reasonable, but not for Mahathir.’

He has been unable to form a government following an election in September.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will discuss with banks to assist in opening bank accounts for them.

Health Ministry Training Institute (ILKKM) graduates will still need to return to public service if the ministry offers them a job.

Johnson is scrambling to get his deal through parliament before the Oct 31 deadline to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

The initiative was drafted with the help of industry players and training institutions.

Investigations show the victims were obsessed with looks of 'online partners' they fell in love with.

MALAYSIANSKINI | The Community Listening Project offers members of the public a chance to talk about their problems.