Archive - 24 May 2018

Azmin Ali says Selangor Harapan to meet next week to select a candidate.

LETTER | No place for his personal political choices in appointing MB.

The debt repayment is guaranteed by the government, says finance minister.

Kata ketua Puteri Umno apa yang berlaku berpunca daripada perebutan kuasa yang tidak berkesudahan.

Ketua Polis Perlis berkata telah mengarahkan kawalan keselamatan di kawasan Istana Arau dipertingkatkan.

LETTER |Iftar and sahur events are far from true Islamic teachings.

LETTER | Or will they keep it as a ‘weapon’ against Sarawak BN.

UPDATED 8.06PM | Party says the funds were being transferred to the new leadership.

LETTER | The real medicine for road safety is the 'bitter' enforcement.

'Last question by popular demand,' says finance minister when quizzed on the 1MDB CEO's statement.

UPDATED 8.39PM | He dismisses the claim that PM's debt announcement and ongoing probe against ex-PM caused downward trend.

LETTER | History may not repeat itself, but it does rhyme.

Party president says changes were imperative in lieu of the new political landscape.

LETTER | I urge the new government to cleanse the administration of these unworthy characters.

'You cannot do things in 100 days. No country in the world can get things done in 100 days'.

COMMENT | By recognising our true debt situation, the gov't can take concrete actions to strengthen our finances.

UPDATED 6.30PM | Meeting involved MLA requests and recovery of 1MDB assets in the US. 

This following the absence of BN assemblypersons at the menteri besar's swearing-in ceremony today.

UPDATED 10.06PM | MH17 | Prosecutors say missile from Russia's 53rd Anti-Aircraft Brigade carrier shot down the plane.

UPDATED 7.58PM | Lim Guan Eng says the funds were used to service 1MDB's debts to IPIC.

Rafidah Aziz's does not mince words in calling the former PM a disappointment and scandal-tainted leader.

All quarters need to set aside political issues and focus on the welfare of the people, says its state chief.

Finance minister's 'harsh' 1MDB-related statements are making investors jittery, says columnist.

COMMENT | We must launch sustained offensive against corruption, not a one-off affair against Najib and cronies. 

Raja of Perlis is also furious over absence of the nine BN reps at the swearing-in of Azlan Man.

MP SPEAKS | The Home Ministry has indicated there is now a real possibility of certain laws being abolished.

Presidennya Datuk Azih Muda berkata mereka perlu tumpahkan taat setia kepada kerajaan yang memerintah dan rakyat negara ini.

UPDATED 5.25PM | The former prime minister arrived at the MACC headquarters at 9.45am.

Katanya setiap anggota Umno perlu menolak budaya negatif yang telah mencalarkan imej Umno.

Enough vacancies in the RTD to accommodate them, he points out.

Please be kind to us, says Petekma president after meeting the Council of Eminent Persons.
 

Extreme racism, money politics and arrogance must also stop, says Umno veteran.

Lokman Adam wants the commission to prove its independence under the new leadership.
 

He says the words were mentioned when the two met, but the context was different.

The transport minister says e-bidding system for car plates will be introduced, hopefully by next January. 

Mahathir was today congratulated by his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

MOF redeems RM1.2b from Khazanah on date when US$310m paid to IPIC.

State BN chief Shahidan Kassim says Azlan Man, sworn in just hours ago, is now an Independent MB.

On the issuing of "Lesen Kopi", or licences obtained through corrupt means, says the transport minister.

COMMENT | Every scandal should be made public, but it should be done professionally and by the book.

Mukhriz says they had indulged in 'too much politics' and neglected to serve the people.

UPDATED 2.43PM | Three Harapan and two PAS state reps attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Since Shukri's revelation, speculation has been rife that Azeez is the 'northern MP'.

Bersatu's Rais Hussin asks what's more important, filling the cabinet or attending to the manifesto?

The Sungai Besar Umno division chief is still under remand in connection with a firearms offence.

UPDATED 3.02PM | Wan Azizah pledges coalition will try 'level best' to fulfil promises despite a shortage of ministers. 

'You can’t erase the past, but you can be reasonable enough to chart a new future.'

DPM proposes EPF contribution for a housewife to comprise 2pct of husband’s salary and RM50 from gov't. 

During the period, Pahang regent says he will review performance of new MB and state exco.  

The former Sabah CM's whereabouts are unknown, says state police chief Ramli Din.

Women's Ministry will discuss the matter with AG, along with drafting of Gender Equality Bill, says Wan Azizah.

Najib's administration used money raised from a deal with Khazanah to pay for some of the liabilities of 1MDB.

Malay Contractors Association chief Mokhtar Samad says this came at their meeting with the eminent persons.

UPDATED 5.50PM | Weakening of the ringgit attributed to 'political malaise' in the country affecting investor sentiment.

Party regrets Muslim workers 'presented' with this when Hari Raya is around the corner.

The economist says the new gov't clearly favours productive industrial investments.

It is no longer necessary to prove violence, or threat of violence, to obtain a conviction.

BNM had extended comprehensive information on the transaction to MACC for review.

No, these are not divers watch but high-quality knockoffs, he says.

LETTER | Once a fighter, always a fighter, I remember thinking as I left Mahathir’s office after the meeting in 2015.

UPDATED 2.15PM | The deputy PM says this is part of Harapan's way of doing things.

Mohd Haniff Khatri Abdulla says this is to ensure integrity of the investigations or prosecution, if any.

The TH board expresses gratitude to Azeez for his service as board member and chairperson. 

YOURSAY | ‘Pay civil servants and ministers adequately to prevent them being tempted by bribes.’

This is in response to Beijing’s perceived militarisation of South China Sea islands, says Pentagon rep.

This will help poor fishermen to increase their income, says Sabah CM.

It's an organisation set up during Najib's premiership to combat extremism and promote moderation. 

COMMENT | I strongly deny the potentially defamatory and personal attacks against me.

After Tuesday's five-hour session, the former PM is back at the commission's office this morning.

COMMENT | There are five different important interrelated developments happening.

COMMENT | Here’s a brief overview of the reforms the country requires the most.

Wall Street Journal says this contradicts 1MDB's claim it got the money via an 'ongoing rationalisation programme'.

The IMD World Competitiveness Centre says M’sia is the only economy in SEA to register improvement.

INTERVIEW | Transport Minister Anthony Loke on his ascent to the post, and his plan to rid 'kopi licences'.

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | It is unquestionably superior system now used by over 160 countries.

They agree there is overlap between Spad and RTD, but hopes the staff can be redeployed.

Mohamad Sabu, Anthony Loke and Zuraida Kamaruddin are among those who can now enter the state.

YOURSAY | ‘On his salary, there is no way he can earn a fraction of what has been discovered.’

COMMENT | The new government, barely two weeks old, is already getting down to business.

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

Ex-PM says the words of the former opposition carry more weight now, since it is no longer just about votes.