Archive - 1 November 2019

So says Tg Piai native and Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Salahuddin Ayub.

TG PIAI POLLS | Over 80 pct of those polled by Darul Ehsan Institute say they'll pick the same parties as in GE14.

Mukhriz Mahathir says this will help provide convenience to Kedah residents and help them benefit further from Internet access.

'Suaram is prepared to gather the masses on the streets if Pakatan Harapan fails to fulfil its promises.'

Salahuddin Ayub hands over RM56k aid to a fisherman whose house burnt down last Sunday.

He took aim at racist politics, saying a candidate's race only mattered to those playing up narrow sentiments.

Guan Eng, Tony Pua, Kit Siang and Chin Tong are suing JMM president over allegations of purported anti-Malay agenda.

The group restructuring process is expected to be completed by early next year.

'Apart from disciplinary action, PDRM could also remove those who disobey orders and lack integrity from the force.'

We are identifying the FB account owner and will obtain a remand order to facilitate investigations - Johor police chief.

LETTER | The graduate unemployment rate keeps showing a steady increase and things needs to change.

Why only Gerakan’s flags were taken down and not Harapan or BN flags?, asks president Lau.

Negotiators are still unable to come to terms on at least four outstanding chapters.

DAP lawmakers question double standards shown by the authorities when it came to those in previous administration.

Ex-Felda chair who is facing corruption charges also seeks temporary return of passport to visit daughter in UK. 

Chinese dissatisfaction with Harapan and Malay disappointment with MCA candidate might result in low turnout, says Selangor-owned IDE.

Sahruddin says welfare aid had been planned much earlier when former MP Mohd Farid was still alive.

One of them had a once in a lifetime chance to attend a fellowship programme in the US, says Penang Chief Minister.

Three men were gunned down by cops who said the trio were part of a home invasion gang.

BN has no concrete strategy or political will, says Paloh assemblyperson Sheikh Omar Ali.

UPDATED 6.02PM | They claim that they were told their families were also detained and that they would be given lesser sentences if they just signed confessions.

LETTER | It is wrong to imply that we cannot survive without depending on one single company.

LETTER | Exemplifying qualities of matured politics would be significantly healthier for Malaysia.

LETTER | Critics of the PTMP often do not have this worldview when evaluating its necessity.

This is a result of projected lower expenditure due to smaller development budget for 2 state agencies, says Penang CM. 

LETTER | There could be instances where the subsidy is given although the vehicles are seldom used.

The 3,996 civil servants in the state will be paid a minimum of RM1,000 or the equivalent of half a month's salary.

COMMENT| Being host for Apec 2019 would be sort of a curtain-raiser, a profitable one to boot, for the Visit Malaysia Year 2020 

BN's choice of Wee as candidate proves that Umno-PAS tie-up is not radical and extreme, says Hasni.

In the spirit of expanding their music ambitions, CENDANA, The Bee and MaGIC collaborates to bring the best music heavyweights to spur the growth of the indie music scene in this curated professional development programme.

COMMENT| Low is getting further and further away from facing charges that have been put on to him.

Public art, creative marketplace, video competition showcase, public art forum, workshops and many more awaits art lovers.

UPDATED 1.37PM | Collin Lawrence Sequerah says improper for him to hear the matter as he is presiding over the main 1MDB trial.

ADUN SPEAKS | For unions to be effective in M'sia, fundamental concerns of labour associated with freedom of association must be addressed.

LETTER | Will the gov't have the will, mechanism and honesty to restructure the exploitative middlemen practice?

This is so that the people will be aware and not get involved with the groups, the party says.

False claims about RTS delay and Dr M being de facto finance minister are allegedly meant to reduce support for Harapan in upcoming by-election.

This will be done through the National Cleanliness Policy, which will be launched in Malacca on Sunday.

YOURSAY | 'Are LTTE sympathisers a greater danger than returning battle-hardened IS militants?'

The Democratic-controlled House voted almost entirely along party lines - 232 to 196 - to move the probe forward.

YOURSAY | 'It just saves DOJ's time and litigation expenses, but Low isn't free of criminal charges.'

COMMENT | Instead of celebrating the Festival of Lights, two Nepali guards had to spend eight days in a police lock-up.

COMMENT | There are too many imponderables and assumptions made, which may impact the viability of the project further down the road.

COMMENT | The most dangerous species in Malaysia's political zoo is the political frog.