Archive - 18 October 2018

He alleges Mahathir is upset that Umno refuses to 'die' following its GE14 loss.

UPDATED 11.50PM | The Umno president's daughter says she's not sad he has been detained but angry.

RMK11 | This is among a slew of measures by the government aimed at reforming governance and enhancing transparency.

LETTER | It creates an environment of great uncertainty and the ambivalence could drive potential investors away.

LETTER | After all, they can switch to non-nicotine vaping devices and not get caught.

RMK11 | MP SPEAKS | The government needs to refrain from crafting policies out of its imagination in air-conditioned offices.

However, an alternative smoking area outside the Parliament building would be provided, says health minister.

RMK11 | This to restore investor confidence under the 11th Malaysia Plan review, he says.

RMK11 | He says it is guided by the continuity of what BN had already achieved.

The premier says this when asked if he has okayed the project to be revived.

He points out that the country's revenue would first have to go towards paying off the national debt.

Maszlee Malik also says UUCA amendments will be tabled in Parliament in December.

RMK11 | 'Despite efforts to improve service delivery, it has been tainted by the issue of transparency and accountability.'

RMK11 | These include addressing underemployment, slow wage growth and overreliance on migrant workers.

India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has agreed to consider the request, says M Kulasegaran.

PARLIAMENT | Harapan MPs are teased by BN and PAS representatives about their support for Anwar at the end of Dewan Rakyat sitting.

Umno was a 'political threat to Mahathir's family, cronies and Bersatu', says Mohd Khusairi.

RMK11 | Malaysia changes forecasts in the mid-term review of 5-year plan.

Hamidah Khamis appears unfazed and recalls how her husband was detained under ISA before.

RMK11 | This, Putrajaya says, will enhance market efficiency and fair competition.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says this when asked about the Johor MB's upcoming discussions with Singapore on the matter.

PAS veep Mohd Amar claims 'socialist' DAP has issues accepting the monarchy.

Cricket legend-turned-premier Imran Khan expresses his wish in a phone call to Mahathir.

RMK11 | Malaysia's image will be transformed if everything in the review is implemented, says PM. 

UPDATED 5.25PM | RMK11 | Specific programmes will be implemented in all communities to uplift minorities, says PM.

But economist says the practice isn't unusual, as ‘no one contractor can do everything’.

COMMENT | Nuclear waste is not only manageable but is flexible enough to include both temporary and permanent disposal techniques.

UPDATED 5.10PM | MACC says the Umno president is slated to face charges related to graft and money laundering.

KINIGUIDE | If MRT3 used a 'cheaper' turnkey model, why did the Najib administration pursue the PDP model for MRT1 and MRT2?

RMK11 | Good governance is now one of six pillars of the five-year plan.

RMK11 | Tax on online transactions to be explored, along with new accounting methods for transparency.

He says a total of RM36 million was collected, but 'we don't know where this money went'.

Umno president arrives at graftbuster’s headquarters in Putrajaya at 3pm.

Priority is to alleviate traffic congestion on the two existing links, says the Johor DAP chief.

The Iraq embassy's Hassan Muhsen al-Haidari says such a move would enhance bilateral ties.

Sources say he was called in to record his statement on the investment firm's debt payments to Ipic.

PARLIAMENT | It will outline the country's defence principles and strategies, says Liew Chin Tong.

Meanwhile, Umno No 2 urges members not to jump the gun as he says it is unclear if Zahid will indeed be arrested.

LETTER | The people of Penang must have clear and credible answers to dispel any possible misgivings. 

PARLIAMENT | Minister suggests state gov'ts promote ecotourism instead of depending on forest products.

This comes after Jakim senior assistant director fails to meet deadline to pay damages to Bilal Philips.

UPDATED 2:08PM | PARLIAMENT | Kinabatangan MP says he realised that his remarks on Aug 7 were unparliamentary.

Kuala Lumpur High Court is expected to rule on the superyacht's sale in the absence of its registered owner.

This is so that local manufacturers produce goods that the world wants, he says.

PARLIAMENT | 'A minister can't simply stick notices as he wills,' says Harapan's Johari Abdul.

EC chief says decision made before news broke on the special tribunal to investigate the commissioners.

UPDATED 1.05PM | 'This is the heavy price we have to pay because of the 1MDB scandal,' says finance minister.

Defendants agree to pay an undisclosed amount of ex-gratia and return the books and T-shirts.

ADUN SPEAKS | The sooner we study the matter, the better it will be for everyone.

Bench decides that three of the five judges who heard the NRD's appeal can continue hearing the case.

UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | Works Minister Baru Bian lists alternatives being looked at by gov't in lieu of abolishing tolls. 

LETTER | Such acts of land grabs and profiteering are indeed a crime against nationhood.

UPDATED 1:34PM | PARLIAMENT | Finance minister says the market is mostly influenced by global economic developments.

Carmaker reveals name of chairperson's wife to dispel rumours of ties to China's first lady, Peng Liyuan. 

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad will unveil the review of the 11th Malaysia Plan in Parliament today.

He asks for audio recordings Turkish sources say indicate the journalist was killed by Saudi agents.

Protest outside Sabarimala temple in Kerala leaves sees journalists, devotees and police officers attacked.

He will even skip presidential debates and large events as his team feels he is in 'cruise control'.

It will be remodelled from a project delivery partner regime to a fixed price contract regime.

Debate on social media shows most people are sickened by their acceptance, says the veteran newsman.

COMMENT | Any perturbation in the global economy is bound to have a huge impact on us.

Jelebu MP claims it's a strategy to project the Umno chief as an untrustworthy and unqualified leader.

PARLIAMENT | The motion will be debated before the PM tables the 11th Malaysia Plan.

He tells students to seek out the truth through reading widely.

PKR POLLS | 'This vote-buying is the useless work of Satan,' says party president-elect.

YOURSAY | ‘Low turnout is not what matters most. Winning is.’

Do not forget the principle of love in the religion, especially in our multi-racial country, he says.

She will work to enhance bilateral cooperation among the 51 European and Asian countries.

QUESTION TIME | There won't be enough money because the GST was scrapped.

YOURSAY | ‘Give awards only after a lifetime of dedicated service to the rakyat and nation.’

COMMENT | Good luck to those who think Port Dickson can be turned into a tourist haven, like Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach.

Her lawyer believes the Amla investigation is in relation to jewellery seized from Najib-linked properties.

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