Archive - 5 November 2019

The lanes would be opened at BSI and KSAB for those returning to vote in the Nov 16 by-election.

UPDATED 11:51PM | 'Although we may not do away with it completely, we will amend it such that parts said to be draconian would be changed.'

The applications can be made at Jakoa offices nationwide, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.

The former Penang CM quashes rumours of a new airport to be built in Seberang Perai.

TG PIAI POLLS | Salahuddin Ayub says there are no laws prohibiting ministers from providing contributions to schools at any time.

Judicial commissioner rules the habeas corpus applications have become academic, irrelevant after the applicants were charged in court.

TG PIAI POLLS | Hadi is entitled to his views, but we and our friends decided to remain in Gagasan Sejahtera, says Badhrulhisham.

TG PIAI POLLS | Ang had paid RM10k deposit for his nomination but doesn't intend to pay RM5k campaign deposit.

PARLIAMENT | Harapan promised in our manifesto that oppressive acts which were abused shouldn't be used, says RSN Rayer.

Convict M Mageswaran 'died by hanging' just three months before he was due to be released from prison.

It cannot use the list of other countries as a basis, says Bukit Aman's Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

The national oil company allegedly owes the state RM1.2b after failing to pay sales taxes on petroleum products.

TG PIAI POLLS | 'I meant that the price depended on international trade, so as Muslims we should be grateful for whatever we get'.

Among the groups under watch is ‘Hizbut Tahrir’, which had openly rejected constitutional democracy.

It is more towards the issue of educating first, to educate and to give awareness to the public, says the transport minister.

Among others, the plaintiff claims had prepared flight tickets for Azmin's family year-end holiday in Morocco and his overnight trip in May to Sandakan.

All of the existing engrained syndicates over medical, visa and security screening processes must be removed, says labour specialist Andy Hall.                   

State asst minister says Immigration Dept’s inspection procedure at entrance and issuance of appropriate passes still stand.

It was so rampant that corruption when from under the table to over the table, says Mahathir.

Fishermen in Tanjung Piai banking on financial aid of RM1,000 as promised by the Pakatan Harapan government. 

Contrary to what has been stated in multiple articles, he has never been a citizenship client of ours, says Henley & Partners.

LETTER | If we unpackage existing Sosma procedures, they go against natural justice.

MP SPEAKS | It is the most shameful chapter of Malaysian history which has denied funds to the people.

LETTER | Any policy from taxation to regulation needs to be considered with scrutiny and feedback. 

At present, KDEBWM is responsible for waste management services in all local authorities except Shah Alam City Council.

Msia's latest economic indicators remain in line with expectations despite continued slowdown in global demand

We are studying ways to improve ports management, including Sarawak’s rights on Bintulu Port - state assistant minister.

Amiruddin: Government considers forex rate, financing cost before finalising loans.        

He admits that Bank Negara Malaysia was not informed about the US$700 million remitted into Jho Low's Good Star Ltd.

Chrysostomos II says a developer requested him to pen a letter in support of Low's citizenship application.

LETTER | I cannot help but feel that the action taken by Mara seems to be a defensive stance.

UPDATED 5.45PM | They will be charged in a special corruption court in Shah Alam tomorrow.

He does not buy the 'looks like a bear' story, saying the fugitive would opt to look like Leonardo DiCaprio instead.

Philippine president appoints political nemesis to lead anti-drug war.

Company has contacted complainant who agrees to take them to the area which is strewn with garbage.

Protesters keep up calls for universal suffrage and an independent inquiry into police behaviour. 

Nicos Anastasiades says a probe must be carried out in order to justify the revocation.

The protesters say they have no objection to 5G technology, but do not want the towers close to their residences.

TG PIAI POLLS | The action by members of three branches was taken to protest the party's decision to contest in the by-election.

Latheefa Koya's response comes after the de facto deputy law minister says only one IP has been opened.

PARLIAMENT | He says the gov't is also redeeming bonds at the same time.

Details of the amendments to the RTS project will need to be discussed bilaterally, says Anthony Loke.

LETTER | Can India claim something similar to what Malaysia is claiming about Jho Low?

COMMENT| The IGP has to renew his efforts with Interpol, Scotland Yard and especially the US Department of Justice.

'All new initiatives need the consideration and approval of the council,' it says.

The proof-of-concept pilot programme will be for six months and will be limited to the Klang Valley.

This follows allegations by lawyers representing Thomas' family that, in an Oct letter, the AGC said investigations are ongoing.

COMMENT | Malaysia’s reluctance to send back Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India, is just what others are doing to us.

Currently, the Penang DAP has 18 local councillors, but only three are women.

The incident occurred on nomination day for the Semenyih state by-election in February 2018.

The menteri besar said these parties, in the form of private valuers, are hoping to take advantage of landowners.

Modi is facing rising opposition to the deal from his conservative Hindu voter base of small traders.

Australia's PM, Scott Morrison raised the matter with PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Bangkok yesterday.

A Turkish official said she was captured during a raid near Azaz, a Turkish-controlled Syrian town.

The deputy chief minister said no African Swine Fever infection in pigs has been reported in the state.

Construction of four colleges has started and the remaining at the land acquisition stage.

TG PIAI POLLS | 'In Cameron Highlands, they (PAS) said don't vote for non-Malays, non-Muslims.'

PARLIAMENT | The 16 land swap deals had caused the Defence Ministry to suffer a loss of RM515.21 million.

In the court document, B Subramaniam claims police's move to detain him under Sosma was also unconstitutional.

COMMENT | If the private sector can pay billions for PLUS and still make profits, shouldn't Khazanah and EPF just keep their stakes?

The aim is to address the fear of the Holy Bible in Malay and help constituents understand each other's faith, adds rep.