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Apr 10, 2019
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Apr 10, 2019 @ 20:20
Rapid KL buses to go cashless from April 15
Rapid KL, which carries more than 400,000 bus passengers daily, is implementing full electronic payment for all its routes from the middle of this month. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 22:00
Federal Court rules Bank Negara SAC findings binding on Civil Courts
The Federal Court in a 5-4 majority decision held that Bank Negara Malaysia’s Shariah Advisory Council’s (SAC) findings on Islamic finance is binding on Civil Courts. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 21:40
Govt to allocate RM1b, over four years, for new land rental model
The government has agreed to allocate RM1 billion for Federal Land Development Authority's (Felda) 317 land schemes to adopt a new model where settlers' rent land for a reasonable period. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Apr 10, 2019 @ 21:31
Johor Sultan can appoint mentri besar if requirement met: Expert
The Sultan of Johor is authorised under the state constitution to appoint a person of his choice as mentri besar. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoH | Apr 10, 2019 @ 21:26
No more counselling for those who smoke at eateries after June 30
With the grace period on educating smokers not to smoke at eateries ending on June 30, Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye urged smokers to control their habit or kick it altogether. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | Apr 10, 2019 @ 21:00
Finance Ministry proposes departure levy exemption for pilgrims, children under two years old
Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah today said that his ministry will propose to exempt pilgrims and babies below 24 months old from the proposed departure levy. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 20:01
Rajawali Capital can’t afford to buy back EHP: Azmin
PT Rajawali Capital International has no financial capability to repurchase PT Eagle High Plantations (EHP) even though the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has activated the put option to sell its stake in the Indonesian plantation company. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 19:46
Governance reform for Felda
The Felda White Paper which was tabled in Parliament today also listed several improvement steps to improve its governance to boost accountability, integrity and professionalism in Felda, subsidiaries and associate companies including FGV and FIC. |Read more > |SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 19:35
PM: Rulers do not hold absolute power
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the federated Malay states had adopted a system of constitutional monarchy and rulers did not hold absolute power. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Opposition: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019 @ 18:14
Govt should ensure support, not us, says opposition leader
Barisan Nasional (BN) has shifted the blame to the government for the failed amendment to the Federal Constitution on Tuesday. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Johor MB Crisis | Apr 10, 2019 @ 18:06
Mahathir: M’sia no more a democracy if rulers allowed to choose PM, MB
Malaysia will no longer be considered a democracy if the rulers are allowed to choose who they like as the prime minister and mentri bears, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: Budget | Apr 10, 2019 @ 18:04
Government spent almost RM13 million for overseas trips
The government had spent RM12,718,752.01 to cover the costs of official overseas visits by its Cabinet members between May and December 2018. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019 @ 18:00
Re-tabling of amendment Bill depends on needs, says Dr M
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said re-tabling of the bill to amend the Federal Constitution to give Sabah and Sarawak equal status with Peninsular Malaysia, which failed to get two-thirds majority support in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, would depend on needs. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Policies: FT | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:58
Ramadan bazaar traders to ask Dr M for help
Traders’ associations are planning to take their displeasure with the Federal Territories Ministry and City Hall to the attention of the Prime Minister in their effort to retain the location of Ramadan baazar at Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR). |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Johor MB Crisis | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:27
I will make a decision when the time comes, says Johor Sultan
Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar says he will make a decision on the vacant Menteri Besar post when the time comes. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:49
CENBET asks for clarification over Rome Statute withdrawal
The government should clarify the decision for Malaysia to withdraw from ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, said CENBET co-president Gan Ping Sieu. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:40
Azmin submits motion against Najib for breaching embargo on Felda White Paper
A motion has been filed against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pic) for breaking a Parliament embargo on the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) White Paper. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:39
Penang govt sets up special committee to monitor Chief Minister Incorporated
The Penang government has set up a special committee headed by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to monitor projects undertaken by the state’s investment arm, Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI). |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:30
Sarawak, Sabah may have to wait 60 years for another shot at equal status, says Liew
De facto law minister Liew Vui Keong today said Sarawak and Sabah may have to wait decades for another chance at restoring their status as equal partners in the Federation of Malaysia. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:30
Rice industry in dire straits despite billions in federal aid, says KRI study
The country’s rice industry remains severely deficient despite having received billions worth of federal subsidies, incentives and other forms of assistance, said a new study on food security by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) released today. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New State Policies | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:06
Halt to logging at Sg Rui, mining allowed under stringent conditions
The state government has instructed all logging activities along Sungai Rui in Grik to be temporarily stopped, while mining activities need to be carried out under stringent restrictions. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 17:00
Cameras to deter speeding on Penang Bridge
The Penang Bridge may soon have Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) cameras to deter errant road-users from speeding. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 16:17
Azmin: Expect more police reports lodged over alleged Felda mismanagement
More police reports will be lodged by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) over alleged mismanagement, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 16:00
Azmin: Culprits who cost Felda billions will be brought to book
Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said police involvement will be sought shortly over the alleged mismanagement of the Federal Land Development Authority’s (Felda) that wiped billions from its coffers. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: Reforms | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:33
Government has no plans for anti-party hopping law
The government has no plans to formulate a law to ban party hopping among members of political parties, said deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohamed Hanipa Maidin. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New State Govt: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:30
Missed opportunity but not the end of the road, says Shafie of failed Bill
Expressing disappointment and frustration, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said Sabah missed the opportunity it had been waiting for so long when the Federal Constitution (amendment) Bill failed to go through in Parliament last night. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:30
Penang CM dismisses talk of factory shutdowns, layoffs
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow played down claims of multinational companies (MNC) in Penang closing or retrenching their staff as unconfirmed rumours. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:28
Six states agree to raise the water tariff
Six states have agreed to increase water tariff rates in line with the government’s efforts to restructure the water supply services industry, Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister, Dr A. Xavier Jayakumar, told the Dewan Rakyat today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul: TH | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:28
BN channelled Tabung Haji money for political activities, falsified accounts
Manipulation and falsifying of accounts, including using Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) money for political activities, are among reasons for the fund incurring billions in losses.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:27
Sabah lawmakers will not stop finding ways to restore equal partnership for the state
Former foreign minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman will engage the legal fraternity to find ways for Sabah to achieve equal partnership in the federation of Malaysia. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:26
Dr Mahathir questions whereabouts of FGV profits
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today questioned where the funds of FGV Holdings Bhd, which was claimed to have recorded considerable profits, have gone to. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New State Initiatives | Apr 10, 2019 @ 15:14
Perak launches Prihatin Card for hardcore poor
The state government today launched the Perak Prihatin Card that incorporates healthcare and food in its bid to help ease the burden of about 17,000 hardcore poor in the state. |Read more >|NST
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Apr 10, 2019
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 14:54
RM2.7b of Felda money used by BN for GE14
Some RM2.7 billion of Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) money meant to upgrade its plantations was used to buy political support before the last general-election, Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali told the Dewan Rakyat today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 14:46
IGP: CCID investigating power abuse allegations in Felda-EHP deal
Investigations into Felda’s investment in Indonesia’s PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk (EHP) have been initiated. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 14:30
Azmin: Felda cash reserves critical, down to RM35m from healthy RM2.5b
Emergency funds for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) have taken a critical hit, the economic affairs minister told Parliament today as he highlighted its cash reserves had dwindled to just RM35 million last year. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | 1MDB: Najib's Trial | Apr 10, 2019 @ 14:30
Najib loses four appeals, including gag order bid on RM42m SRC trial
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today lost in four appeals linked to his trial over RM42 million of former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) subsidiary SRC International Sdn Bhd. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Apr 10, 2019 @ 14:24
Dissolve Johor state assembly since Pakatan is directionless, says Umno man
State Umno treasurer Datuk Md Jais Sarday has suggested that the Johor state assembly be dissolved to pave the way for fresh state elections.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 13:58
Anwar: How did Isa find RM140m Felda money to spend, including on family trips?
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants an explanation on how RM140mil was spent by former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, including on overseas trips with his family members.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 13:48
White Paper spells out RM6.23 billion financial aid boost for FELDA
A RM6.23-billion financial aid boost for FELDA. That’s what the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government has worked out to ensure the sustainability of the Federal Land Development Authority. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Apr 10, 2019 @ 12:55
Targeted subsidy for RON95 could be extended for other goods
The targeted subsidy policy for RON95 petrol could be extended to other goods if it proves to be a success, Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said at the Dewan Rakyat today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 12:51
New business model by Felda
Felda will formulate a new business model where the government will manage the settlers land through a long-term rental arrangement. New cash crops would be planted, all aimed at generating higher incomes for Felda settlers, said the White Paper.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 12:30
Isa Samad’s role in Felda, 20 units caused conflicts, says White Paper
Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad created conflicts of interest by also holding positions in 20 other related subsidiaries, the White Paper on the federal agency concluded. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Fuel Subsidy | Apr 10, 2019 @ 12:29
Govt mulling whether to bank in petrol subsidy or issue petrol card
The government is looking at banking in money directly into the accounts of those eligible for RON95 petrol subsidy, says Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Apr 10, 2019 @ 12:29
Increasing enrolment of B40 children in SBP, MRSM crucial to restore original objectives
The decision by the government to increase enrolment of B40 children in fully residential schools (SBP) and Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) is crucial to restore the original objective of the elite schools. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 12:28
Govt to ensure Felda scheme sustainable
The Government will inject RM6.23bil and introduce a short, medium and long-term initiative to ensure that the Felda scheme continues to be sustainable in the future. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Scandals: Rosmah | Apr 10, 2019 @ 11:56
Rosmah charged with receiving RM5 million bribe over solar hybrid project
The wife of ex-premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak who was clad in a green baju kurung with a matching scarf appeared calm as she pleaded not guilty to the charge that was read out to her before judge Azura Alwi. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 11:49
Forensic studies on Felda's investments
The Ministry of Economic Affairs has released the white paper containing the forensic studies conducted by Erst & Young on eight of FELDA’s investments. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 11:31
Felda White Paper highlights: Finances worsened after 2012 FGV listing
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants an explanation on how RM140mil was spent by former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, including on overseas trips with his family members.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 11:16
Govt to provide RM6bil aid to Felda
Felda is to receive slightly more than RM6bil in stages from the Government as it restructures its operations and strengthens its governance in order to improve the fortunes of the agency and its settlers.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Johor MB Crisis | Apr 10, 2019 @ 11:14
Sultan has no role in appointing Johor MB, says Dr M
The role of appointing the new Johor mentri besar lies with the party that won the election, not with the Sultan of Johor, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Scandals: Rosmah | Apr 10, 2019 @ 09:30
Rosmah charged with corruption from Sarawak rural schools project
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was formally accused today of bribery in relation to a Sarawak rural schools project awarded when her husband was still the prime minister. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Scandals: Rosmah | Apr 10, 2019 @ 09:00
Rosmah: A recap of her 19 criminal charges so far
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is expected to be charged again this morning under an anti-corruption law on bribery. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 08:42
Najib: Purchase of Eagle High done in an 'objective manner'
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is unfazed and doubts that the police reports made by Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) against him will have an impact on the Rantau by-election. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoE | Apr 10, 2019 @ 08:34
Schools do not have to replace occasional holidays: Ministry
The Education Ministry has decided that schools can take four days of occasional holidays in a year as before, without having to replace them. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: TH | Apr 10, 2019 @ 08:29
TH will pay higher dividends in future: Mujahid
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof is confident that the Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) will be able to pay higher hibah (dividend) in future following TH restructuring plan. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 07:16
Arbitration mulled for water dispute
Malaysia and Singapore will consider arbitration as a way to resolve the long-standing water issue between both countries. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 10, 2019 @ 07:16
Arbitration mulled for water dispute
Malaysia and Singapore will consider arbitration as a way to resolve the long-standing water issue between both countries. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Apr 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Food bank in aid of students to start by year-end
The problem of poor students having to starve or eat less will end soon when the national food bank initiative targeting to help some 20,000 is rolled out in 20 public universities by the end of the year. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 10, 2019
Minister: Insincere of Putrajaya to reverse decision on RM1 billion contra loan
The federal government has been labelled as insincere following the apparent reversal of its initial decision to accept the RM1 billion contra loan from the Sarawak government to fix dilapidated schools in the state. |Read more >|BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Reforms: NSC | Apr 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Changes to Act give King sole power over security area
The power to declare a security area will rest in the hands of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under proposed amendments to the National Security Council Act.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Almost 100% turnout for early voting
Early voting for the Rantau by-election wrapped up at noon with a high voter turnout of 96%, said the Election Commission (EC). |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019 @ 00:11
Govt MPs: 'We are disappointed'
Government lawmakers expressed disappointment over the failure of obtaining two-thirds majority to pass the Constitution (Amendment) 2019 Bill last night. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 10, 2019
Bill fails to get two-thirds majority
The Constitution Bill (Amendment 2019) did not get the green light in Parliament last night when it was put to vote after more than six hours of fierce debate following its second reading by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at 2.30pm. |Read more >|BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoA | Apr 10, 2019 @ 00:22
No projects linked to MACC investigations: Salahuddin
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Salahuddin Ayub denied the existence of development projects which led the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to conduct an investigation on his political secretary. |Read more >|SunDaily
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Apr 09, 2019
New Malaysia | New State Govt: MA63 | Apr 09, 2019 @ 23:00
Shafie: MA63 not a social contract, should not be trivialised, politicised
The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is not a social contract but a United Nations-recognised international document for the formation of Malaysia and should not be viewed lightly, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Reforms: NSC | Apr 09, 2019 @ 21:32
Dr M: Powerful NSC Act has to be amended
It is necessary to amend the powerful National Security Council (NSC) Act 2016, as the law in itself is wrong. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 09, 2019 @ 21:30
Putrajaya’s failure to address criticism of Rome Statute spurred students to leak briefing to rulers
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute led a group of student activists to expose a briefing by a group of academics to the Conference of Rulers. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: MA63 | Apr 09, 2019 @ 21:19
Ismail: Why no mention of MA63 in amendment bill?
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 should at least include a mention of Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to substantiate the aspired change. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: Judiciary | Apr 09, 2019 @ 20:00
Maximum two-year probation for judicial commissioners, says Chief Justice
The probation period for judicial commissioners (JCs) will now be a maximum of two years and there will be no extension, Chief Justice Tan Sri Richard Malanjum said today. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Apr 09, 2019 @ 19:51
Academician calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules
Road safety can be enhanced by strictly enforcing traffic rules, such as those limiting heavy vehicles to speeds below 90kph, according to an academician. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 09, 2019 @ 19:46
EC says only court can decide if ECRL announcement is election inducement
The Election Commission (EC) cannot ascertain if the announcement that the proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) may run through Negri Sembilan can be interpreted as an election inducement. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 18:52
TMJ is not above the law, says Dr M
Like any other Malaysian citizen, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim is not above the law, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. |Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives: MoE | Apr 09, 2019 @ 18:36
Special classes for Orang Asli pupils
Orang Asli parents who don’t want to send their children to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pasir Linggi can send them to special classes opened specifically for these pupils at Kampung Aring 5, starting today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | Apr 09, 2019 @ 18:00
Guan Eng: Departure levy only for air travellers leaving country
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said that only air travellers leaving the country will be charged the departure levy that was tabled in Parliament yesterday. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: TH | Apr 09, 2019 @ 17:54
Osman has resigned as Johor MB, says PM
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian has resigned, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 09, 2019
PM: Sarawak, Sabah to continue enjoying state rights enshrined in Federal Constitution, MA63
Sarawak and Sabah will continue to enjoy their respective state rights enshrined under the Federal Constitution and MA63, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. |Read more > |BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Overhaul: TH | Apr 09, 2019 @ 17:00
Perkasa backs call for RCI into Tabung Haji’s finances
Malay rights group Perkasa today joined the list of those pushing for the formation of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate the real financial status of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH). |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Sarawak Solar Panel Scandal | Apr 09, 2019 @ 16:50
Rosmah arrested, to be charged tomorrow
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at 1.45pm today after she was summoned to its headquarters to complete their final investigation process into a solar panel installation project in Sarawak schools. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 09, 2019 @ 16:44
Admit Felda losses due to palm oil cost, Najib tells Pakatan govt
The Pakatan Harapan government should admit that Felda is suffering losses because the price of palm oil has dipped below production costs, says Datuk Seri Najib Razak |Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | Reforms: NSC | Apr 09, 2019 @ 16:36
Surendran: Pakatan has betrayed us by not repealing NSC Act
NGO Lawyers for Liberty has slammed the government's move to table amendments to the National Security Council (NSC) Act in Parliament instead of repealing it as pledged in its GE14 manifesto. |Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoHR | Apr 09, 2019 @ 16:30
No more deferment on floor wage, deputy HR minister says
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mahfuz Omar said today that the Pakatan Harapan government will not tolerate any more attempts by employers to postpone the RM1,100 monthly minimum wage to their workers. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoHR | Apr 09, 2019 @ 15:59
Plan to create one million jobs achievable, says Kulasegaran
The Human Resources Ministry believes that the government’s desire to create one million job opportunities as promised in Pakatan Harapan (PH)’s manifesto in the 14th General Election can be achieved within five years. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | GE14 Promises | Apr 09, 2019 @ 15:30
A third of Pakatan’s promises achieved or underway, IDEAS says in report card
The Pakatan Harapan government has realised or put on track nearly a third of its election pledges for the economy but others are proving difficult to reach, the IDEAS think tank noted in its report card on the coalition’s first-year performance. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 15:25
Government backbenchers optimistic amendment bill can receive 2/3 majority
Government backbenchers are optimistic that the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 will receive a two-thirds majority vote from members of the Dewan Rakyat today. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 15:04
Resolving causeway traffic congestion a priority for M’sia: Mahathir
Resolving the traffic congestion at the Malaysia-Singapore Causeway and Second Link is a priority for Malaysia, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoE | Apr 09, 2019 @ 15:00
MUET to continue as pre-condition for tertiary education
The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) will remain as a pre-condition for students applying for entry into local tertiary institutions for their first degree, said Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: TH | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:30
TH spent RM576m for 58,118 appeal, accompanying pilgrims in last 5 years
The Pilgrims’ Fund Board (TH) spent RM576.38 million in the last five years (2014-2018) on 58,118 pilgrims who appealed, including those accompanying others on their first muassasah pilgrimage. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoF | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:22
Foreign digital service providers must register: Amiruddin
Foreign-registered digital service providers are required to register with Royal Malaysian Customs Department for easier collection of the six per cent service tax beginning January next year. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:22
Malaysia, Singapore agree to review 1962 Johore River Water Agreement via arbitration
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to find an amicable solution via arbitration in regards to the proposed review of the 1962 Johore River Water Agreement. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:20
Fake news can be dealt with existing laws: Mahathir
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) said he believes the government can handle the spreading of fake news even after the repeal of the Anti-Fake News Act 2018. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Penang Tunnel Scandal | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:14
Questions raised over Penang undersea tunnel concession company
Questions have been raised over the concession company of the controversial Penang undersea tunnel project.|Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | 1MDB: Najib's Trial | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:10
Defence files motion of notice to revoke charge in Najib’s SRC case
The defence team in former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak’s case over SRC International Sdn Bhd funds has filed a notice of motion seeking to revoke the seven charges on grounds that they are defective. |Read more >|SunDaily
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Apr 09, 2019
New Malaysia | Overhaul: RTS | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:30
PM: Singapore to suspend RTS while Putrajaya seeks options
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today Singapore has agreed with Putrajaya's proposal to halt the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project between two and six months. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul: RTS | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:30
PM: Singapore to suspend RTS while Putrajaya seeks options
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today Singapore has agreed with Putrajaya's proposal to halt the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project between two and six months. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: MA63 | Apr 09, 2019 @ 14:00
Opposition will reject amendment on Sabah and Sarawak status if...
The opposition bench will reject the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 if it only touches on restoring the status of Sabah and Sarawak. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Reforms: NSC | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:30
PM’s power to declare ‘security area’ under NSC to be stripped
The Prime Minister will no longer have the power to declare an area as a “security area” under the National Security Council (NSC) Act 2016 should a Bill to amend the legislation is passed in Parliament. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: PKR | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:30
Penang PKR Youth wants ‘Third Force’ blogger investigated
Penang PKR Youth urged the police today to investigate Third Force blogger Raggie Jessy Rithaudeen for criminally defaming PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:24
Anwar: Let the four answer to allegations on Rome Statute
Let the four academics who advised the Conference of Rulers and convinced them to reject the Rome Statute answer to any allegations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:14
Special projects team set up to ensure gender equality laws
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has formed a special projects team to ensure laws relating to gender equality are formed with consideration given to all parties. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Reforms: NSC | Apr 09, 2019 @ 13:00
In new NSC Bill, stiffer penalties for info leak, Agong gets more power
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government today introduced a new Bill that will empower the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to declare which areas in the country are security hot spots. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Apr 09, 2019 @ 12:58
Felda says Najib cheated it into investing RM2.07bil in Indonesian company
Felda has lodged a police report, claiming that Datuk Seri Najib Razak cheated them into investing US$505mil (RM2.07bil) in Eagle High Plantations TBK (EHP), reported Free Malaysia Today.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoH | Apr 09, 2019 @ 12:58
Govt mulling tax exemption for couples undergoing IVF treatment
The government will consider providing a tax exemption for married couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 12:49
Another 50 Kuala Terla farmers facing eviction
Nearly three generations of their families have operated the fruit and vegetable farms in Kuala Terla in the mukim of Ulu Telom here, for over half a century but another 50 smallholders there are likely to be evicted by the Pahang state authorities this week. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 09, 2019 @ 12:00
Rantau by-election: 72 per cent early voter turnout as of 11am
Seventy-two per cent out of the 110 registered early voters have cast their ballots as of 11am today, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Azhar Azizan Harun. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies | Apr 09, 2019 @ 11:00
Not just fliers, Bill shows departure levy to hit all except those in private vehicles
Anyone leaving Malaysia in the future, except in a privately-owned vehicle, may be charged up to RM40 each time, if Parliament passes the Departure Levy Bill. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 09:00
Indonesia, Malaysia mount protest to EU over palm curbs
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Mahatir Mohamad have signed a joint letter of objection to the European Union over its plan to phase out the use of palm oil in renewable fuel, and sent delegations to complain in Brussels. |Read more > |SunDaily
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 09, 2019 @ 08:51
Early voting in Rantau begins
Early voting for the Rantau state by-election began at 8am today at two voting centres, namely the Sendayan air base and Rantau police station. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 09, 2019 @ 08:27
Under pressure: Johor MB out of favour with Sultan
Datuk Osman Sapian is being pressured to step down as menteri besar due to several factors, but it was a recent “falling out of favour” with the Johor palace that has set things in motion for him to relinquish his post. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 09, 2019 @ 07:00
Opposition: Declare flip-flop in Parliament
Opposition MPs want the announcement on the country’s withdrawal from ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be officially made in Parliament.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: TH | Apr 09, 2019 @ 07:00
Azmin: Govt adopts open, transparent approach to protect Tabung Haji depositors
The government has adopted an open and transparent manner to safeguard the welfare of Tabung Haji (TH) depositors, says Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: HRDF | Apr 09, 2019 @ 07:00
HRDF officers had a gala time
The ongoing clean-up of the abused Human Resources Development Fund revealed that a top executive and three deputies at the fund were lavished with salary increments and bonuses leading up to the last general election. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Reforms: IPCMC | Apr 09, 2019 @ 07:00
NGOs want IPCMC to be set up
A concerted effort is underway in Parliament to push for the swift setting up of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 09, 2019 @ 07:00
‘No justice for MH17 victims if Statute not ratified’
There will be no justice for the victims of MH17 tragedy if the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is not ratified, says a group of student activists. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: FELDA | Apr 09, 2019 @ 01:00
Felda White Paper to pave the way forward for settlers, says Azmin
The government will propose a new business model for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) besides other initiatives whe n its White Paper is tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 09, 2019
New amendment Bill endorsed
The Federal Cabinet and the Federal Attorney General have endorsed a further amendment in terms of wording to the amendment Bill on Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution, which is expected to be tabled for second reading today. |Read more > |BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoT | Apr 08, 2019 @ 22:32
Malaysia, Singapore to draft supplementary agreement on RTS project
Malaysia and Singapore are working towards a new supplementary agreement on the suspended Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS) project, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke today. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MA63 | Apr 08, 2019 @ 22:21
Govt intends to compromise with opposition to restore Sabah, Sarawak status
The government intends to meet the opposition halfway to expedite an amendment to the Federal Constitution to restore Sabah and Sarawak to their former status as equal partners with Peninsular Malaysia. |Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Govt: MoH | Apr 08, 2019 @ 22:19
New bill to regulate E-cigarettes and vapes by year end
The use of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, and vaping devices will soon be regulated under new legislation that is being drafted by the Health Ministry. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 21:00
Rome Statute: Status of four academics to be discussed, deputy minister says
The Education Ministry will discuss the status of the four academics whose executive summary to the Conference of Rulers on the Rome Statute led to the government’s decision to renounce its ratification last week. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 08, 2019 @ 20:11
Only jewellery imported through shipments have to be declared, says deputy minister
Only jewellery which are imported through cargo shipments have to be declared to the Customs Department, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah said today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Tax: MoF | Apr 08, 2019 @ 19:30
Parliament passes digital tax bill, enforced Jan 1
The government is planning to impose a digital service tax of six per cent on foreign digital service providers from January 1, 2020, according to Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 19:24
Ku Li: Rulers could have been 'ill-advised' on Rome Statute
The Conference of Rulers could have been “ill-advised” on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), says Umno stalwart Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: HSR | Apr 08, 2019 @ 18:53
MyHSR to appoint tech consultant to review KL-SG HSR cost reduction options
MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) plans to appoint a technical advisory consultant (TAC) to review the technical aspects of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project’s cost reduction options. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoH | Apr 08, 2019 @ 18:52
Sugar tax will not involve drinks served at eateries: Dr Dzulkefly
The excise tax of 40 sen per litre on sweetened beverages scheduled for implementation from July 1 will not involve the drinks prepared and served at eateries, including Mamak restaurants and food kiosks, Health Minister Datuk Seri Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Opposition: MCA | Apr 08, 2019 @ 18:35
Do your homework first before answering in Parliament, Dr Wee tells Teo
Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has chided Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching over her parliamentary answer on the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate issue.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: NAP | Apr 08, 2019 @ 17:30
Revised National Automotive Policy to be unveiled in Q2, says deputy minister
The government is expected to unveil the revised National Automotive Policy (NAP) in the second quarter of 2019, which will include various measures to enhance the competitiveness of the industry through future technological trends. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoT | Apr 08, 2019 @ 16:30
Vehicle transshipment in Malaysian ports now exempted from AP, says minister
The government has exempted the approved permit (AP) requirement for vehicles transshipped from local ports since April 1 this year.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: TH | Apr 08, 2019 @ 16:30
Mujahid: Waiting period for Tabung Haji depositors to perform Haj pilgrimage to be shortened
The Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) will look for ways to shorten the waiting period for its depositors to perform the haj pilgrimage, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoE | Apr 08, 2019 @ 15:01
SPM candidates can take BM as single paper with approval
SPM candidates are allowed to take Bahasa Melayu as a single paper in the SPM exams as long they have permission from the National Examinations Board, said Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | Apr 08, 2019 @ 14:36
No deposit paid for sale of the Malaysian Consulate building in Hong Kong
here has been no deposit paid on the sale of the Malaysian Consulate building in Hong Kong.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Projects | Apr 08, 2019 @ 14:30
Penang CM denies PIL 1 project, LRT Line to begin construction next year
The Penang state government has yet to obtain approval for the construction of the light rail transit (LRT) and Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) project, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: Gerakan | Apr 08, 2019 @ 14:11
Gerakan: ECRL rail line to Negri an election candy?
Gerakan National President Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai today questioned the factors that drove the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government to announce that Negri Sembilan might benefit from the new rail line of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, from its original route connecting Port Klang in Selangor with Pengkalan Kubor in Kelantan. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Apr 08, 2019 @ 14:01
More than RM40,000 paid out through mySalam scheme since Jan 24
A total of RM40,200 has been paid out to 97 individuals under the mySalam scheme since it was launched on Jan 24. |Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 08, 2019 @ 13:40
To protect kids, govt to review archaic laws against begging, says Yeoh
There are plans to review archaic laws against door-to-door begging, says Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 08, 2019 @ 13:28
Waqf act to be tabled in Parliament by end of this year
An act for Waqf is expected to be tabled in the Parliament by year end to better manage endowment funds in the country. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 08, 2019 @ 13:23
Malaysia, Singapore mutually suspend implementation of overlapping port limits
Malaysia and Singapore today mutually suspended the implementation of their overlapping port limits and applied their port limits in effect prior to Oct 25, 2018, and Dec 6, 2018, respectively. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 13:14
Academicians who advised rulers on Rome Statute still keeping mum
The academicians who supposedly wrote a summary paper to convince the Conference of Rulers to reject the Rome Statute are still staying silent on their involvement in it.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | Apr 08, 2019 @ 13:00
Govt tables departure levy Bill
The much-anticipated Bill introducing a departure fee was tabled today in the Dewan Rakyat. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | IPCMC | Apr 08, 2019 @ 13:00
NGOs march to Parliament demanding immediate set-up of IPCMC
A second group of demonstrators held court outside Parliament today demanding the government move to establish the long-awaited Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) without further delay. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: FT | Apr 08, 2019 @ 12:55
Khalid Samad: Govt plans to introduce new laws on urban renewal
The government is planning to introduce new legislation on urban renewal to ensure redevelopment of cities can be done in a more effective and sustainable manner, the Dewan Rakyat was told.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 12:00
Small group of protesters demand foreign minister, AG quit over Rome Statute
As the Dewan Rakyat sitting convened today, a group of about 40 men and women assembled at the gates of Parliament demanding the removal of Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and Attorney General Tommy Thomas from their posts. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Fakenews | Apr 08, 2019 @ 10:54
'Claims of mass withdrawals from Tabung Haji accounts false
It is business as usual at all Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) branches nationwide, with no unusually high number of withdrawals detected. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 10:32
Patriot disappointed but understands decision on Rome Statute
The National Patriot Association (Patriot) is disappointed that the government has yielded to pressure from dissenting groups by withdrawing from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after having acceded to it. |Read more > |SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: LTAT | Apr 08, 2019 @ 10:06
Mat Sabu: LTAT audit manipulated, new one to be re-declared
The audit report for the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) will be re-declared after its report last year was found to be manipulated, says Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu.
|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 08, 2019 @ 08:44
Johor MB to step down this week?
Johor is buzzing with talk of Datuk Osman Sapian stepping down as menteri besar, and that a reshuffle in the state cabinet will take place. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 07:00
Critics of Rome Statute ‘catapulting’ Agong to absolute monarch, law expert says
Datuk Shad Saleem Faruqi has accused critics of the Rome Statute of elevating the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) to the position of an absolute monarch, following the alleged leaked paper by academics to the Conference of Rulers. |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | Penang Tunnel Scandal | Apr 08, 2019 @ 07:00
Gnanaraja to face 68 more charges
Businessman G. Gnanaraja, 38, who is already facing charges of cheating will be hauled to court again over 68 money laundering offences involving RM11.4mil. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Projects | Apr 08, 2019 @ 07:00
Penang’s PIL and LRT to go ahead
Construction on the RM9bil light rail transit (LRT) line and the RM9.6bil Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) are scheduled to start in June next year. The Star learnt that the PIL has received approval from the Department of Environment – the federal regulator overseeing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report – in March while the LRT is expected to receive conditional approval from the Transport Ministry in May. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Sandakan By-election | Apr 07, 2019
Warisan to help ensure DAP win in Sandakan
Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) will help ensure victory for Pakatan Harapan (PH) from DAP in the Sandakan parliamentary by-election in May, said Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. |Read more > |BorneoPost
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New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 23:30
Why consult rulers on Rome Statute in secret? Student whistleblowers ask academics
A group of student activists chided four academics today for allegedly consulting the Conference of Rulers in secret, ultimately leading to Putrajaya withdrawing its ratification of the Rome Statute.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 22:30
Agong can be probed for ‘criminalising homosexuality’, academics claim in leaked paper
A group of academics have allegedly warned the Conference of Rulers that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) may be probed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the country’s criminalisation of homosexuality. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: PTPTN | Apr 07, 2019 @ 22:00
PTPTN: RM56b allocated for over three million students as of February this year
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated RM56 billion as of February this year to help more than three million students to pursue their studies at institutions of higher learning. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 20:22
Johor Ruler thanks govt for listening to the people over Rome Statute
Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar thanked the government for listening to the voice of the people by not ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 07, 2019 @ 20:02
Rantau by-election: Dr Streram denies campaign director detained
Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Rantau by-election Dr S. Streram has denied allegations that his campaign director was detained by the police in connection with provocative buntings, that went viral on social media. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 19:36
Villagers get land titles after a long wait
After 15 years of waiting, S.Krishnan, 49 and his wife S.Rita, 48, were finally granted a Temporary Occupational Licence (TOL) for their home. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Opposition: MCA | Apr 07, 2019 @ 19:35
Guan Eng should address discrepancies over sale of HK consulate building
There are still some discrepancies with the sale of the Malaysian consulate building in Hong Kong, which Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has not addressed, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 07, 2019 @ 18:42
RM10m transfer was for London apartment: Mohamad Hasan
Former Negri Sembilan mentri besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today said that the RM10 million he remitted through a money changer a decade ago was for the purchase of an apartment in London. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 17:48
DPM says govt willing to help evicted Kuala Terla farmers
The government is willing to help Kuala Terla farmers in Cameron Highlands, whose farms were demolised by the Pahang state government last month. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Apr 07, 2019 @ 17:21
RM316.9m allocation for construction of rural roads in Sabah
The Rural Development Ministry is committed to further strengthening Sabah’s rural transport network via the implementation of 81 rural road construction projects involving an allocation of RM316.9 million this year. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul: ECRL | Apr 07, 2019 @ 17:11
ECRL to proceed at smaller scale, lower cost
Following months of negotiations, Malaysia and China have reached an agreement to resume the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which was suspended last July. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | Apr 07, 2019 @ 15:00
MoF: Special extension on voluntary declaration programme
The Cabinet has decided to extend the first phase of the Special Voluntary Declaration Programme (SVDP) until June 30 this year following encouraging feedback from taxpayers. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: Housing | Apr 07, 2019 @ 14:06
Zuraida: Halted PR1MA housing scheme in Rantau expected to be ready in May 2020
The halted 1Malaysia People's Housing (PR1MA) scheme in Bandar Ekar, Rantau is expected to be completed by May 2020, says Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 13:34
Shafie: It's business as usual with Bersatu, Pakatan federal govt
The Parti Warisan Sabah-led state government will continue to work with the Pakatan Harapan federal government, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 13:30
G25: Allow public discussion of Rome Statute before final decision
Former civil servants group G25 have urged Putrajaya to allow the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be discussed and debated publicly before bringing the matter to Parliament for a final decision in the spirit of parliamentary democracy. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 07, 2019 @ 12:41
Tok Mat: Up to police, MACC to probe RM10 million 'scandal'
Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said he’s prepared to face the music on a decade-old RM10 million scandal which was raised by Negri Sembilan speaker Zulkefly Mohamad Omar during a Pakatan Harapan (PH) ceramah here, last night. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New State Govt: MA63 | Apr 07, 2019 @ 11:06
'PH justified in proposing amendment to Article 1(2) of constitution'
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government’s proposal to draft an amendment to Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution is not out of line, said Sarawak PH chairman Chong Chieng Jen. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 11:03
Govt considers setting up drug-related mental health rehab centres
The government will consider the need to set up special rehabilitation centres for people suffering mental illness arising from synthetic drugs abuse like methamphetamine and syabu. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: TH | Apr 07, 2019 @ 09:30
LTH depositors now only allowed one-time Haj trip
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has limited its depositors to only one Haj trip to allow more individuals to perform the pilgrimage, says group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zukri Samat. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 09:13
Dr M shows consistency in theme and messaging
The long walk through the halls of the Prime Minister’s Department in Putrajaya that Wednesday morning was filled with anticipation. We were there to interview Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, whose second term as prime minister of Malaysia had earned him a place in the record books as the world’s oldest state leader. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoT | Apr 07, 2019 @ 08:58
Loke: ECRL to undergo change of alignment to Negri
The alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will be rerouted to benefit Negri Sembilan when it resumes after negotiations with the Chinese government at the end of this month. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 08:27
Backlash over Rome Statute withdrawal
The government’s decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute was met with backlash from human rights’ groups and activists. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoT | Apr 07, 2019 @ 08:08
Alignment of ECRL to be rerouted to benefit Negri Sembilan
The government will consider the need to set up special rehabilitation centres for people suffering mental illness arising from synthetic drugs abuse like methamphetamine and syabu. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 08:00
Dr M: Working with Anwar far better than allowing Najib as PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a more “acceptable” leader than Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has said. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 07:30
Foreign minister: Withdrawal of Rome Statute due to risk of ‘coup d’etat’ triggered by ‘deep state’
The Cabinet’s reversal of its ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was a “political” move done for fear of a coup d’etat attempt spurred on by powers behind the scene, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah explained. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 07:00
Foreign minister accuses dissenting legal experts of intellectual dishonesty over Rome Statute
Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah accused several academics and lawyers of using their reputation as legal experts to deliberately mislead the public over the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). |Read more > |Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 07, 2019 @ 07:00
All streetlights to be LED lamps starting September
All roads nationwide will be lit with LED lamps, instead of the traditional light bulbs, in a move to save energy by as much as 50%. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 07, 2019 @ 07:00
Rule by democracy or rule by blackmail?
“NEVER negotiate with terrorists.” This dictum is probably as old as terrorism itself. The logic is as simple as it is sound. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt: Bersatu | Apr 07, 2019
Formation of Bersatu in Sabah not to take over state government — Dr Mahathir
The formation of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in Sabah is not aimed at taking over the state government led by Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan). |Read more > |BorneoPost
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New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 06, 2019 @ 23:23
Ratifying the Rome Statute will not diminish Malaysia's sovereignty, says UN-linked NGO
Ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not diminish Malaysia's sovereignty or affect the respected status of the country's rulers, including the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the United Nations Association of Malaysia (Unam) said.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Case of Missing Duo | Apr 06, 2019 @ 21:13
Police to give full cooperation in probe on disappearance of Koh, Amri: IGP
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will give its full cooperation in the investigation of its alleged involvement in the enforced disappearances of pastor Raymond Koh and social activist Amri Che Mat. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoT | Apr 06, 2019 @ 20:48
Drivers quit over E-hailing ruling
It has only been five days since the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence application debacle erupted, but e-hailing companies are already seeing a worrying trend with drivers quitting the service. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 06, 2019 @ 20:00
Anwar: Plot against Dr M points to ‘particular royal family member’
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim of an attempt to pit the rulers against him over the Rome Statute was in reference to a particular royal personality. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: Bersatu | Apr 06, 2019 @ 19:40
Bersatu now second-largest party in Sabah
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia has spread its wings to Sabah, becoming the second largest party in the state government with eight former Sabah Umno assemblymen and one independent joining the party's ranks. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 06, 2019 @ 18:15
Federal, Sabah govt to jointly deal with stateless children issue: DPM
The issue of stateless children in Sabah which has protracted for so long, should be dealt with jointly by the state and federal governments. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Apr 06, 2019 @ 16:17
More than RM1b allocation for Home Ministry’s agencies in Sabah
The federal government has allocated more than RM1 billion for the entire physical project of the Home Ministry’s agencies and departments across Sabah. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | Apr 06, 2019 @ 17:52
Pas welcomes Malaysia's withdrawal from Rome Statute
Pas has welcomed Malaysia’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New State Govt: MA63 | Apr 06, 2019 @ 17:31
Sabah/Sarawak CMs did not give approval on amendment of article 1(2): Abang Johari
No approval was given by the Sabah and Sarawak Chief Ministers pertaining to amendment of Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution in its current form, Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said today. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: UEC | Apr 06, 2019 @ 17:00
UEC task force working on report for presentation in July
The task force set up by the Education Ministry to study on the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate, is actively gathering views and feedback from various stakeholders before submitting their recommendations in July.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New State Govt: MA63 | Apr 06, 2019
CM clarifies decision made regarding amendment Bill for Article 1 (2)
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg clarified that the ‘no approval’ decision was given in respect of the amendment Bill in its current form, despite approving the federal government’s intention to amend Article 1 (2) of the Federal Constitution. |Read more > |BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Govt: Bersatu | Apr 06, 2019 @ 16:15
Bersatu launches in Sabah Saturday (April 6)
A 'red tide' swept into Sabah when supporters of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) converged on the International Technology and Commercial Centre (ITCC) in Penampang here Saturday (April 6) to welcome the party to the state. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Public Complaints | Apr 06, 2019 @ 16:13
House buyers fume over unfinished PR1MA project in Rantau
Frustrated house buyers have called on the government to restart the 1Malaysia People’s Housing Scheme (PR1MA) project in Rantau here. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Opposition: BN | Apr 06, 2019 @ 16:00
Youth will help raise BN, Zahid claims
Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi welcomed the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government’s plan to lower the voting age to 18 years’ old, claiming this will help bring Barisan Nasional (BN) back to power. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoH | Apr 06, 2019 @ 16:00
Government cannot ban smoking in private cars, says deputy minister
The government has no authority to ban smoking in private vehicles, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 06, 2019
Sarawak govt to build 2,500 affordable homes in next two years
The Sarawak government will construct more than 2,500 affordable houses, known as ‘Rumah Spektra’, in the next two years. |Read more > |BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Apr 06, 2019 @ 15:55
Sarawak to boost coffee production
Coffee production in Sarawak which currently stands at 256kg per ha is low, compared with the average national yield of 3.9 tonne per ha. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: FT | Apr 06, 2019 @ 14:54
'Decision on closure after raya
If all goes according to plan, Kuala Lumpur City Hall will make the 1km-long closure in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman a permanent or semi-permanent fixture after Hari Raya Aidilfitri. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoHR | Apr 06, 2019 @ 14:24
Kula: UEC holders can enrol in TVET institutions
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders can now enrol in the government's Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions, says M. Kulasegaran. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Rantau By-election | Apr 06, 2019 @ 12:46
Rantau senior citizens want better public facilities
Generally, there are ample public facilities in the Rantau State Assembly constituency but senior citizens in the area said the facilities must be repaired and improved upon.