Archive - 13 January 2020

The issue has already been explained to G25 in two meetings, says the minister.

Bukit Aman says the 10 detained members of Al-Qaeda and IS were aspiring to set up a cell in Malaysia.

MACC chief says her special officer will lodge a police report tomorrow morning on this matter.

Many industries are still freighting their goods by road to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, says the Kedah MB.

The original completion date is July this year.

The Kinitv's segment will be aired on Astro Awani every weeknight at 9.45pm.

Khoo Poay Tiong says this is to generate public discussion on electoral reform.

'Even if I break the law, I go to jail', Mahathir says.

Lim Mah Hui: Local gov't elections should be implemented as current set up filled with political appointees, 'yes men'.

Acting education minister laments the ‘many problems’ plaguing the ministry.

Abdul Hamid Bador reiterates that the police are not 'playing politics'.

The government has warned: ‘Don’t come to us if your shipments get stuck’, says Mumbai-based trader.

They are probing the audio clips released by MACC under the Penal Code and Official Secrets Act 1972.

AUDIT TAMPERING TRIAL | The NAD had highlighted that 1MDB had two versions of its financial statement in the audit report.

The project enables port jetty to become tourist transit centre especially for cruise ships, Adly says.

Taal Volcano expected to explode within hours to days, says Philippine Institute of Volcanology, Seismology.

Muhammad Zahid Md Arip, claims former Felda chairperson Isa Samad spoke to Najib Abdul Razak on hotel purchase.

An announcement on the matter which also involves four Gamuda highways will be made after the meeting, he says.

The Home Minister says he won't interfere and wants authorities to take action.

The snakes are estimated to be worth more than RM30,000, says Aksem Perlis commander Rodzi Abu Hassan.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court rules that the suit was unsustainable.

The Selangor MB says the state government is still waiting for feedback from the federal government.

COMMENT | Our education system is not producing graduates that can be competitive in the global market.

Last week, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said Najib's legal team was mulling action against MACC and its chief.

The ERC, in a statement today, says it is will deliver its full report to the prime minister by August this year.

Police can no longer completely block roads in Bangkok for them, says gov't spokesperson.

Youth and sports minister says nobody is above the law, regardless of position or status.

Zaid Ibrahim anticipates this question when he meets the people from his kampung in Kelantan. And he has an answer.

COMMENT | Is there not a 'secure line' when leaders of governments call one another on official business? Or...

Abdul Rahman Mohamed Shariff, who also heads an Education Ministry-owned firm, is also accused of taking RM150,000 from Yayasan Pengurusan Ilmu.

Meanwhile, Dengkil rep Adhif Syan Abdullah refutes the allegation that he was the one detained.

The authorities are discussing the possible redirection of all flights heading for Manila Aiport to Clark International Airport in Pampanga.

COMMENT | The PKR president has been jailed on politically motivated charges in the past – history must not repeat itself this year.

UPDATE 11AM: KIMANIS POLLS | The protest will be held in Membakut on Jan 15.

He, however, agrees with US President Donald Trump that additional attacks against US embassies were likely.

Five people have been tested positive for influenza A, three for influenza B and one yet to be identified.

UPDATED 4.05PM | This occurred in an accident with a lorry early this morning, along the Maju Expressway heading towards Putrajaya.

YOURSAY | 'Read the question. It looks quite provocative, borderline indoctrinating even.'

The country’s laws on electronic surveillance are in line with international standards, says Law Minister Liew Vui Keong.

COMMENT | The late private investigator P Balasubramaniam's first statutory declaration hit a raw nerve.

COMMENT | You cannot really blame the old maverick for not wanting to relinquish power.

YOURSAY | 'It is obvious that questions have been designed to ridicule, if not insult sections of the community.'

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.