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ANM in the News Archive December 06 - 10, 2019
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December 10, 2019
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 20:30
General Assembly to accelerate local talent upskilling in digital development, says MDEC
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has partnered with US-based General Assembly (GA) to set up operations here and help push digital talent development further.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 10, 2019 @ 20:00
PKR info chief wants Zuraida punished for disclosing private details linked to Anwar
PKR information chief Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin wants party vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin punished for disclosing details from private conversations she had with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: MoHR | Dec 10, 2019 @ 20:00
Ministry will not stop anyone from opposing proposed Amendment to APP 1967
The Ministry of Human Resources will not prevent any party from opposing the proposed amendment to the Industrial Relations Act (APP) 1967, according to Minister M. Kula Segaran.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 10, 2019 @ 19:00
Senator: Reassess M40 income classification
The M40 group household income classification must be re-assessed according to residential locations, suggested Senator Datuk S. Ananthan at Dewan Negara today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Dec 10, 2019 @ 19:00
MAPS theme park will not be closed: MB
The Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) here will not be closed down even though it has failed to repay its principal payment amounting to RM25.7 million to Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd (Affin Investment).|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 10, 2019 @ 19:00
MACC list shows Dr M earns over RM100,000 a month
As the deadline passes for MPs to declare their assets, the updated list shows Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) is now one of the top earners among the MPs who have declared their assets.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PM Succession | Dec 10, 2019 @ 18:00
PM pledges to step down for Anwar, but not before November
The Ministry of Human Resources will not prevent any party from opposing the proposed amendment to the Industrial Relations Act (APP) 1967, according to Minister M. Kula Segaran.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 10, 2019 @ 18:00
Dr M hopeful of 1MDB settlement with Goldman soon
Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is hopeful of reaching an out-of-court settlement with Goldman Sachs over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal soon, but that compensation of "one point something billion" dollars offered by the bank was too small.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Policies: PDRM | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:30
New PDRM recruits must pass religious, moral tests
Each candidate applying to be personnel and officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for future recruitment must pass religious and moral tests.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoF | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:30
Civil servants to get RM500 special assistance on Dec 18
The special assistance of RM500 for civil servants at Grade 56 and below and the RM250 special payment for government pensioners, proposed in Budget 2020, will be paid on Dec 18, according to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | MA63 | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:30
MA63: 17 issues resolved, 4 still being discussed
A total 17 out of 21 matters tabled by the Sarawak and Sabah governments at the Cabinet special committee meeting to review the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement have been jointly approved, the Dewan Negara was told today.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: MCMC | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:30
Gobind: RTM’s new, increased rates to start in April next year
The Finance Ministry has approved increasing the price for shows being aired on government broadcast channels RTM.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:00
FAO allocates RM1mil in food aid to farmers affected by floods
Farmers’ Organisation Authority (FAO) is allocating about RM1 million to assist farmers affected in the first wave of floods in the country, especially in worst hit states such as Kelantan and Terengganu.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Reforms | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:00
Malaysia considering selling stakes in Petronas to states
Malaysia is considering selling stakes in energy giant Petronas to states where the company’s oil and gas fields are, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told Reuters on Tuesday, in a bid to raise funds for the debt-laden government.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Scandals: Sodomy Politics | Dec 10, 2019 @ 17:00
Lawyer: Ex-PKR researcher cooperating with police in sexual assault probe
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther’s lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Adbulla today said his client was called up to Bukit Aman again to give a further statement to assist police investigation into his sexual assault claim against PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 16:00
Felcra to disburse RM50.54m in dividends to 67,000 participants
Felcra Bhd will make an interim dividend 2/2019 payout of RM50,543,739.52 to 67,000 participants nationwide starting Dec 15.|Read more >|NST
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December 10, 2019
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 16:30
Industry players urged to assist government to give IR 4.0 education
Industry players are urged to assist the government in providing education to the community in information communication technology (ICT) in facing the challenges of the industrial revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0).|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 16:30
Financial literacy programme to enhance importance of financial documentations
The government’s national plan on financial literacy will help more people to understand the importance of financial management and documentation, the Dewan Negara was told today.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Case of missing duo | Dec 10, 2019 @ 16:00
Suhakam yet to receive report over disappearance of Pastor Koh, Amri from special task force
The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) is awaiting the final report of the special task force set up to investigate the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh and Perlis Hope founder Amri Che Mat, says Datuk Mah Weng Kwai.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 16:00
RM34.8m maintenance fund for Penang under consideration: Jagdeep
The Housing Ministry is considering to allocate RM34.8 million from two maintenance funds to Penang, according to state Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo today.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019 @ 15:30
Environment minister: Marine debris policy to be established
A marine debris policy will be established to holistically address plastic waste polluting the seas and beaches, the Senate was told by Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 10, 2019 @ 14:30
Electricity tariff for domestic consumers maintained
The electricity tariff for domestic consumers will be maintained while the surcharge for non-domestic consumers will be reduced effective Jan 1 until June 30, next year, according to the Energy Commission (ST).|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Reforms | Dec 10, 2019 @ 13:30
Govt to re-visit cabotage policy liberalisation in Sabah and Sarawak: Loke
The government will revisit the issue of cabotage policy liberalisation in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan following a thorough observation by the Ministry of Transport, said its minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Scandals: Sodomy Politics | Dec 10, 2019 @ 13:30
Haniff Khatri: I am not part of any alleged conspiracy by Dr M
Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla (pic) has denied that he is acting on the behest of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by representing the man accusing Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of sexual misdeeds.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 10, 2019 @ 13:00
Malaysia urges neighbours to review execution of drug mules, says users need hospitals, not prisons
Having halted the mandatory death sentence on drug-related convictions, the Malaysian government is asking other countries to do the same.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoH | Dec 10, 2019 @ 13:00
‘Doctors won’t be able to form cartel’
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has given an assurance that doctors would not be able to form any cartel to fix high consultation fees after the Cabinet decided not to control how much private medical practitioners charge their patients.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Dec 10, 2019 @ 12:30
MEF: World Bank report inaccurate
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) believes the 21st edition of the World Bank’s Malaysia Economic Monitor report, which says there is a growing wage divide and wage stagnation among youth, does not reflect the reality of the country’s labour market.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Reforms | Dec 10, 2019 @ 12:30
Law minister says death penalty alternatives need fine-tuning
A high-anticipated proposal on alternatives to the death penalty will now submit its report in January 2020, Datuk Liew Vui Keong said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Reforms | Dec 10, 2019 @ 12:00
'Govt targets to eliminate middlemen'
The government is studying ways to reduce food prices and raise the income of producers by eliminating middlemen in the supply chain.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Dec 10, 2019 @ 11:00
Rafizi announces he is quitting politics
In a series of tweets on Sunday (Dec 8), Rafizi said he was making it clear that he was not returning to politics and will be focusing on his new career in Artifical Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT).|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: Home | Dec 10, 2019 @ 10:30
Home Ministry: Gov't mulling use of drones along Sabah's borders
Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government is weighing the use of drones to monitor Sabah’s borders and coastal areas to ensure the state’s security.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 10, 2019 @ 10:00
Yadim meets Dr Mahathir to discuss future direction
Members of the board of trustees of the Islamic Propagation Foundation of Malaysia (Yadim) met Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad here yesterday to discuss matters with regard to its future direction.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 10, 2019 @ 09:30
Shared Prosperity Vision dinner did not violate party discipline: Saifuddin Nasution
The ‘Shared Prosperity Vision’ dinner which was attended by several PKR leaders on Sunday, did not violate the party discipline, said PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Scandals: Sodomy Politics | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:30
Yusoff Rawther: Police open investigation paper
Police have opened an investigation paper over Muhammed Yussof Rawther’s allegations that he was sexually assaulted by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:30
Pahang establishes Cameron Highlands Development Corporation
The Cameron Highlands Development Corporation was established by the Pahang state government to ensure sustainable development in the highlands.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Facts and Stats | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Malaysia ranked 61st on UN’s Human Development Index for 2018
Malaysia is scoring high in its Human Development Index (HDI) for 2018, with a score of 0.804 compared with 0.802 last year, putting the country in the Very High Human Development category, finishing at 61st place out of 189 countries.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Reforms | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Changes for labour law
Despite being passed by the Dewan Rakyat only two months ago, the Human Resources Ministry wants to make further amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1967 over a “draconian” provision.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Zuraida: Azmin to lead nationwide tour on govt policies
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali is set to lead a nationwide tour to explain to the party grassroots the policies of the government in an effort to redeem the party’s image, says PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Saifuddin: Reconcile? Walk the talk
Talk about mending the rift between rival party factions must be matched with sincere action, says PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Fuel Subsidy | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Govt to engage public on floating of fuel prices
There will be more engagements with the public to make them better understand what happens when fuel prices are floated next month, says Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Dec 10, 2019 @ 07:00
Profit-driven private prisons not the solution to overcrowding in Malaysian prisons, say rights groups and MPs
Civil rights groups and lawmakers say the introduction of privately-run prisons is not the solution to overcrowding in local jails.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019
CM: Saref a platform to discuss renewable, sustainable energy devt
Sarawak Energy’s inaugural Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (Saref) is an important initiative to bring together key players and stakeholders to discuss renewable, sustainable and clean energy development for the region and beyond.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 10, 2019
Govt to assist setting up of SME complex in Tuaran
The state government will assist in the setting up of a complex in Tuaran for Small and Medium Industries (SMEs) in Sabah.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Scandals: Sodomy Politics | Dec 10, 2019 @ 00:00
Yusoff Rawther 'aware of consequences of lying', says his lawyer
The lawyer of Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, the former researcher who had accused Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of sexual assault, said his client is “aware of the consequences of telling lies.”|Read more >|NST
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December 09, 2019
New Malaysia | Kg Baru Redevelopment | Dec 09, 2019 @ 22:30
Govt to set up SPV to monitor Kampong Baru redevelopment
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company will be set up to carry out the Kampong Baru redevelopment project, the Dewan Negara was told today.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 09, 2019 @ 22:30
RM164m monsoon aid allocation to be distributed to rubber smallholders, tappers
An allocation of RM164 million will be distributed to 274,639 rubber smallholders comprising 255,997 business owners and 18,642 rubber tappers through the 2019 Monsoon Season Aid programme.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 21:30
Farhash slams Azmin, allies for walking out on PKR congress
Perak PKR chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak (pic) has chided party deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and his allies for walking out midway at the party congress in Melaka.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Sugar Policy | Dec 09, 2019 @ 18:30
Sugar supply liberalisation will benefit consumers in the long run: KPDNHEP
The liberalisation policy on sugar supply in Sarawak will not result in an immediate effect to the price of the commodity but will definitely benefit consumers in the long term, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said today.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 09, 2019 @ 18:30
Sabah to launch large-scale supplementary immunisation
The Sabah Health Department will conduct large-scale supplementary immunisation activities throughout the state following the return of the polio virus.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 09, 2019 @ 18:30
Sabah becomes first state to station anti-graft officers in CM's office
Sabah became the first state in the country to have two anti-graft officers placed in the Chief Minister’s office as a move to check any corrupt practices in the state administration.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 09, 2019 @ 15:30
Ladang Kalidonia villagers to get new, free homes by 2022
After 30 years of fighting for better living condition, villagers of Ladang Kalidonia in Nibong Tebal can finally breathe easy.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Scandals: Sodomy Politics | Dec 09, 2019 @ 15:00
Yusoff Rawther has statement recorded at Bukit Aman
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther has arrived at Bukit Aman to have his statement recorded over his allegations of sexual assault against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Dec 09, 2019 @ 14:30
Dewan Rakyat speaker confirms by-election for Kimanis after receiving EC notice
A by-election will be conducted in Kimanis within the next 60 days, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohd Ariff Yusof has confirmed.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Dec 09, 2019 @ 14:00
Suaram: Malaysians’ rights under Pakatan no better or worse than BN’s time
The state of human rights in Malaysia has not significantly changed under Pakatan Harapan (PH), watchdog Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 12:30
PKR Congress fails to heal rift
It was an arduous day for PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He had the unenviable task of pacifying delegates who were incensed with PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s walkout during the party’s national congress on Saturday.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 09, 2019 @ 12:00
Negaraku issue: 'Teachers should exercise greater sensitivity'
The national anthem Negaraku cannot be sung in any other language except Bahasa Melayu by citizens of this country, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 11:00
Only those feeling guilty will talk about being sacked, says PKR sec-gen
PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail believes that party members who voluntarily raise the possibility of their own sacking must feel some guilt for not toeing the party line.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Dec 09, 2019 @ 09:00
Kedah plans incentives for ketum growers to switch crop
The Kedah government is planning to give incentives to ketum growers in the state to switch to other crops.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 08:30
Fulfill people’s mandate by attending party meetings: Saifuddin Nasution
The 2019 PKR National Congress delegates and party leaders were yesterday reminded to attend party meetings which is a mandate and responsibility that every leader must fulfill.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 08:00
I don’t want to lead party with members of no quality: Azmin
Parti Keadlian Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (pix) has said he does not want to lead a party whose members and leaders have no quality.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 08:00
At hotel that birthed PKR, Azmin tells Anwar party is bigger than individuals
Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has delivered a scathing speech here today against his boss Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, telling thousands of supporters gathered at a hotel where PKR was birthed that the party is bigger than individuals.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 07:30
Who in PKR attended Azmin’s gathering and what they said
Nearly half of PKR’s top leadership were present at a gathering held to display support for the party’s deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali here last night, amid infighting that resumed almost immediately after a brief truce for the party annual congress that started last Friday.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 07:00
Absentees to be sacked, says Akmal
Several members of the PKR central youth leadership council will be sacked for being absent from party meetings for over a year, says Youth chief Akmal Nasarullah Md Nasir.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 07:00
Anwar: I’m still open to conciliation
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has struck a conciliatory tone following calls for his deputy to be sacked after a walkout at the party’s national congress.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 07:00
Three things we learnt from: PKR’s 14th National Congress
The 14th PKR National Congress here over the weekend should have been historic and attention-grabbing for different reasons.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 09, 2019 @ 07:00
Azmin ready to put past behind for party’s good
Pledging loyalty to the party, PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali is ready to forget the bad blood with his president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Sugar AP | Dec 09, 2019
Time to monitor prices of sugar AP holders’ products, says Tan Kai
A political secretary to the Chief Minister says it is time for the people to monitor the prices of products manufactured by the Approved Permit (AP) holders for importation of sugar in the state, following the release of their names.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Dec 09, 2019
Bersatu offers to contest in Kimanis
Sabah Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) hopes the Pakatan Harapan central leadership will consider its candidate for the upcoming Kimanis by-election.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Dec 09, 2019
‘Facts and evidence on Sarawak’s side in suit against Petronas’
The Sarawak government has ‘facts and evidence’ to support its case in the suit filed against national oil corporation Petronas, says Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Abdullah Saidol.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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December 08, 2019
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 23:30
Zuraida: Azmin and I are ready in case we get fired from PKR
PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin says she and deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali are ready in case they get sacked from the party for organising a gathering at a hotel here on Sunday night (Dec 8).|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 08, 2019 @ 23:00
Dr M not aware of discussions on third party acquisition of FGV stakes
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he was not aware of any discussions on a third party acquisition of FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) stakes, as alleged by a Pakatan Harapan leader today.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 23:00
Fanatical youths flooding PKR, warns Tian Chua
A senior PKR leader warned how the party is being "flooded" by a group of youths who are fanatic and only concerned about "lining their own pockets".|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 08, 2019 @ 22:00
Dr M to Malay entrepreneurs: Think big
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged Malay entrepreneurs to broaden their horizon and not be content with meeting only the demands of the local market.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Scandals: Sodomy Politics | Dec 08, 2019 @ 22:00
Yusoff Rawther to give statement in Bukit Aman tomorrow
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther is expected to be present at Bukit Aman tomorrow to have his statement recorded after being summoned to do so by the police.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 08, 2019 @ 19:00
KL DAP passes 8 resolutions, including revival of local council elections
DAP has reiterated calls for the restoration of local council elections which is one of the eight resolutions approved at the 2019 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territories DAP convention today.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 16:30
Anwar appeals to PKR members to remain under his leadership
Amid an ongoing internal conflict roiling the party, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on party leaders and members to remain under his stewardship.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 16:30
Anwar: No PKR leader called for Azmin's sacking
No leaders in PKR have called for the removal of Datuk Seri Azmin Ali from the party, its president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 16:00
As PKR congress ends, Anwar seen firmly holding party’s reins
The closing of the PKR national congress today saw Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim finally in full control of the 20-year-old party in which he was elected president for the first time last year.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt | Dec 08, 2019 @ 15:49
Dr M to look into claims of 'deep state' in the civil service
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said he will look into allegations of the existence of a ‘deep state’ within the civil service aimed at sabotaging the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: Home | Dec 08, 2019 @ 15:38
Stop saying or doing things that hurt people’s sensitivities: Muhyiddin
The Ministry of Home Affairs today urged all parties to stop making statements or doing anything that touches the sensitivities of Malaysians.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 15:30
Anwar leaves door open for reconciliation with Azmin
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has not yet decided if action will be taken against his deputy, Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, and the latter’s faction for walking out on the party’s national congress.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 14:47
Tian Chua warns against mob mentality in PKR
PKR vice-president Tian Chua went into the PKR National Congress today with guns blazing despite having to address a crowd which was hostile to him.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 14:31
Tian Chua booed for telling PKR members not to be obsessed about Anwar becoming PM
PKR vice-president Tian Chua cautioned party members against being obsessed about Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim becoming the next prime minister, saying such fanaticism could turn the party "directionless".|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 14:23
PH govt unaffected by incident at PKR congress: Mahathir
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is confident that the incident which occurred during the PKR National Congress 2019, will not affect Pakatan Harapan as a government.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: EC | Dec 08, 2019 @ 14:23
EC chairman denies discussing Rafizi's case with AG
Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun (pic) says that he did not discuss Rafizi Ramli's case with Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Red flags | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:54
If FGV land is given to a tycoon, Pakatan will be traitors, says activist
If land belonging to Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) is given to a chosen tycoon and not returned to Felda settlers, Pakatan Harapan will be seen as traitors to the same voters who put them in Putrajaya, says Datuk Mazlan Aliman.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:43
Strip of positions of leaders who don’t attend party meetings, says Youth Chief
PKR leaders who do not attend party meetings should not qualify to represent the party.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:30
Toe the line or get out, PKR VP tells Azmin faction
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and his supporters should leave the party if they cannot abide by its positions publicly, vice-president Chang Lih Kang said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:10
'I'm forgiving, but I will protect party'
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reminded party members that although he is forgiving, nothing will stop him from taking action when it comes to safeguarding party interests.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:09
Can PKR move forward as one?
THE Rock of Gibraltar has represented the pinnacle of British naval strength since the 18th century, a monolithic symbol of a steadfast sentinel watching over all that it needs to uphold and protect.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:10
Several PKR Youth leaders to be sacked over absence at party meetings, says the chief
Several members of the PKR central youth leadership will be sacked for being absent from party meetings for more than a year, says youth chief Akmal Nasarullah Md Nasir.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 12:00
PKR info chief ramps up attack on Azmin’s group, labels them ‘anti-democrats’
A senior PKR leader called deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and those loyal to him “anti-democrats”, after they snubbed the final day of the party’s national congress.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 11:30
Azmin reminds PKR that ‘traitors’ built up party over 20 years
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali sought to remind detractors accusing him of “betraying” the party that he was among those who dedicated their last 20 years to it.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 10:00
Azmin and his men missing from final day of PKR National Congress
The PKR National Congress became more roomy this morning as deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and those from his so-called “cartel” did not arrive for the last day of event that has been marred by infighting and violence.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 08, 2019 @ 09:34
Sabah Umno granted autonomy at party assembly
Umno Sabah has officially been granted more autonomy from the central leadership, where it can now determine its own direction after a proposal on the matter was passed in a special meeting in conjunction with the party’s General Assembly 2019.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 08, 2019 @ 08:37
Attacks got personal, says Azmin after walking out of PKR Congress
While the 2019 PKR National Congress generally proceeded smoothly, a move by a section of the PKR Central Leadership Council Members (MPP) and delegates leaving the conference hall had created an unexpected incident.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoH | Dec 08, 2019 @ 07:00
Shock over consultation fee news
The Cabinet’s move to allow private doctors and specialists to fix their consultation fee has shocked Malaysians who are worried about the possibility of rising healthcare costs.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Red flags | Dec 08, 2019 @ 07:00
20ha of hills near Bukit Kledang range cleared
Environmental groups in Perak are raising the alarm bells again after discovering some 20ha of hills near the Bukit Kledang range have been cleared.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Viewpoints | Dec 08, 2019 @ 07:00
Marginalised in Malaysia Baharu
As we approach Human Rights Day on Dec 10, there is little to celebrate for the indigenous peoples of Malaysia, as recognition and respect for their rights are still severely lacking.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 08, 2019 @ 07:00
Umno delegates: Wrest the govt honestly
The issue of back door government dominated debates on the last day of the Umno general assembly, with speakers warning party leaders against such a move.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Sugar AP | Dec 08, 2019
SUPP: AP policy sugar ‘unfair practice’
A Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) man is calling the federal government to abolish Approved Permit (AP) for sugar import contributing to the high price of the commodity.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Kimanis by-election | Dec 08, 2019
Anifah to challenge Federal Court decision
Former Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman’s lawyers will be submitting an application to set aside the Federal Court in Putrajaya decision to uphold the August 16 decision of the election court to declare the result for the Kimanis seat in the last general election null and void.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Policies: MPKKP | Dec 08, 2019
MPKKP void under FC, illegal under State ordinances
Why and how Federal proxies of MPKKP are battling against JKKK?|Read more >| BorneoPost
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December 07, 2019
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 07, 2019 @ 23:55
RM111.47m for youth, sports development next year, says Sabah CM
The Sabah government will allocate RM111.47 million for youth and sports development in the state next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: DAP | Dec 07, 2019 @ 22:30
Ramkarpal wants Umno man probed for accusing DAP of selling ICs, bringing in phantom voters
Umno man Datuk Omar Faudzar should be probed for his accusation of political rival DAP being purportedly involved in an identity card-selling syndicate or alleged bringing in of phantom voters, DAP MP Ramkarpal Singh said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 21: 48
Anwar-Azmin rival factions are an 'open secret', say PKR grassroots
Despite a perceived truce between PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, party grassroots are saying that two factions led by the respective leaders still exists within the party.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 07, 2019 @ 20:50
Govt to build 14 PPR Projects nationwide in 2020
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will be building another 14 people’s housing project (PPR) throughout the country next year.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 20:14
Azmin: We left because 'ineligible individuals' were being given prominence
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali claims ineligible individuals are being given prominence by the party, leading to 23 central leadership council members leaving the national congress.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 20:11
Muafakat Nasional to be formalised by May
The Muafakat Nasional charter which seeks closer political cooperation between the two former political foes is expected to be formalised by the middle of next year.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: MoF | Dec 07, 2019 @ 20:01
Malaysians@Work initiatives expected to take off in June: Guan Eng
#MalaysiaKerja or the Malaysians@Work initiative aimed at creating better employment opportunities for Malaysians especially youths and women, is expected to take place next year.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 19:44
Umno, Pas to set-up Muafakat Nasional secretariat at PWTC
A permanent secretariat for the Muafakat Nasional would be next step taken by Umno and Pas to further enhance their political pact.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 19:41
Umno to expel disloyal members, elevate Wanita head to be on par with deputy president
Umno elected representatives found to be disloyal or jumping to join other parties shortly after winning the election at the Parliamentary or State Assembly level will have their party membership dropped immediately.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 19:30
Azmin: Sunday meet not congress or appreciation dinner, it’s a briefing for SPV2030
PKR Deputy President Datuk Seri Azmin Ali now claims that there is indeed an event at Renaissance Hotel on Sunday, the final day of his party’s national congress, but it is not a parallel congress or an appreciation dinner.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 19:12
Stop talking about power transition, Azmin tells Anwar
The priority at the moment is to rebuild the country and Pakatan Harapan (PH) is trying its best to fulfil its manifesto.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 19:10
Azmin: 'I will not leave PKR'
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said despite his unhappiness with party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, he will not quit the Pakatan Harapan component party.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 19:00
Did my ‘Si Kitol’ speech irk you? That’s your problem, Anwar tells Azmin
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today lashed out at his deputy Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and his faction’s walkout from the party’s national congress earlier today.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 18:54
Azmin says Anwar broke his promises
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and 22 other party Central Leadership Council Members said they were disappointed with president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for not keeping his promises.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 17:30
Azmin’s parallel congress still happening but now renamed ‘appreciation dinner’
PKR Deputy President Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s faction will hold an appreciation dinner tomorrow, after leaving the party’s National Congress this afternoon.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Dec 07, 2019 @ 17:10
PKR aims to get 1m members by end of 2020
PKR is targeting to achieve the party membership of one million people by end of next year, said its secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 17:04
Azmin's supporters boycott PKR National Congress
Several hundred PKR delegates from deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s faction deserted today’s national congress during lunchtime as a sign of protest towards the party leadership.|Read more >|NST
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December 07, 2019
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 16:30
Umno delegate criticises Zahid’s leadership
Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was today criticised by a delegate at the party’s annual general assembly for not being firm in his decision and action.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 16:30
At PKR congress, ceasefire ignored as delegates attack Azmin
PKR delegates did not mince their words in their speeches today in a veiled reference condemning deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and the group loyal to him during the party’s national congress here.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 16:05
Azmin: All decisions must be made in accordance with party constitution, practices
All decisions by PKR must be made in accordance with the party’s constitution and the procedures that it has adopted for the past 20 years since its inception, said party deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: MACC | Dec 07, 2019 @ 16:02
MACC ready to place personnel at Mentri Besar, Chief Minister’s office
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is prepared to place its officers at all the offices of the Mentris Besar and Chief Ministers to strengthen their integrity and curb corruption and abuse of power at the state level.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 16:00
Trouble again: Azmin's faction stage walkout from PKR congress
Leaders, delegates and supporters of deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s faction today staged a walkout from PKR congress hall after lunch.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 15:37
Azmin: 'Justice starts from home'
Among the matters discussed during the meeting between PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his deputy Datuk Seri Azmin Ali last week was the need for the party leaders to practice the principle of justice.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 15:35
Anwar confident no split in PKR
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident there is no rift in the party, leading to setting up of factions favouring certain leaders.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: MoF | Dec 07, 2019 @ 14:51
EPF to spearhead #MalaysiaKerja initiative, to begin mid 2020
The Malaysians@Work or #MalaysiaKerja initiative, to be spearheaded by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), is expected to take-off by the middle of next year. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 14:30
Azmin: Meeting with Anwar was to seek guidance to resolve fundamental party issues
PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali today said the meeting between his team and party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently was to solve fundamental issues regarding the party leading to its 20th anniversary and National Congress this weekend.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Dec 07, 2019 @ 13: 03
Anwar: Govt will not last long if it keeps giving excuses for delaying reforms
The Pakatan Harapan government will not last long if it continues to give excuses to justify its reluctance to implement reforms, says PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: Amanah | Dec 07, 2019 @ 12:57
Mohamad Sabu remains as Amanah president for 2019/2022 session
Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu remains as president of Parti Amanah Negara for the 2019/2022 term after he was elected at the party’s National Leadership Committee special meeting held last night.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: State | Dec 07, 2019
Petronas will go to court with Sarawak govt over state sales tax
Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has confirmed that Petronas is challenging the suit by the Sarawak government regarding the state sales tax on petroleum products owed by Petronas to Sarawak.|Read more >| BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 12:40
Umno makes three amendment to party constitution
Umno has amended its constitution at a closed-door session when the general assembly reconvened after Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s presidential address on Friday (Dec 6).|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Dec 07, 2019 @ 12:17
Anwar apologises for PKR Youth ruckus, asks for patience as police investigate
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim apologised to PKR members over the fights that broke out at the party’s National Youth Congress (AMK) 2019 yesterday.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 07, 2019 @ 12:15
US discussing Goldman Sachs 1MDB settlement of below US$2 billion
Goldman Sachs Group Inc could end up paying less than US$2 billion (RM8.32 billion) to resolve US criminal and regulatory probes over its role in raising money for scandal-ridden Malaysian investment fund 1MDB, said three people familiar with the negotiations.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Propositions | Dec 07, 2019 @ 12:14
Withdraw benefits of MP’s who fail to declare assets: Mahfuz
Pokok Sena Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Mahfuz Omar yesterday proposed a new provision in the legislation calling for benefits provided to MPs, except for allowances, to be withdrawn if they fail to declare their assets.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 12:00
Wanita Umno rep claims budget for Chinese schools secretly channelled to Chinese NGO’s
Wanita Umno representative, Rahimah Mahamad today alleged that funds are secretly being channeled to Chinese non-governmental organisations (NGO’s) from the allocated budget for Chinese schools.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 07, 2019 @ 11:35
Anwar pays tribute to Wan Azizah, but omits mention of Azmin
Speaking at the PKR National Congress for the first time, party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, for helming the multiracial party for 20 years.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Oil Royalty | Dec 07, 2019 @ 11:30
Petronas CEO explains why 20pc oil royalty to state govts not possible
Increasing the oil royalty paid to oil-and-gas producing states to 20 per cent is not possible, as production costs are high and low-profit margins, Petronas CEO Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has said.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 11:00
Umno delegate calls out Dr M’s past, tells members PM can't be trusted
An Umno delegate has reminded the party leadership that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not someone who can be trusted, based on his past history and Machiavellian method of leadership.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 07, 2019 @ 09:25
History made as Hadi attends Umno general assembly
The 73rd Umno general assembly witnessed for the first time the attendance of PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang, following the signing of the National Consensus Charter or Muafakat Nasional by the two political parties who were once political rivals.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Dec 07, 2019 @ 08:25
Today’s PKR Congress marks two decades of reform movement
The 2019 PKR National Congress today convenes in the historic conference which marks its two decades of reform movement, at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh here.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt: PKR | Dec 07, 2019 @ 07:00
PKR Youth delegates back Anwar as the next PM
The PKR Youth congress has sent out a strong message – party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must succeed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the eighth prime minister.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 07, 2019
Local authorities link up for Kuching’s good
The Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) are considering standardising their fees and charges in a new initiative to bring greater harmony in their services to the people.|Read more >| BorneoPost
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December 06, 2019
New Malaysia | Govt: Amanah | Dec 06, 2019 @ 23:45
Amanah chooses leadership committee; Khalid garners most votes
The first day of Parti Amanah Negara’s (Amanah) fourth national congress held at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) saw leadership committee members elected, along with party speaker, deputy speakers and two auditors.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt: AGC | Dec 06, 2019 @ 23:26
AG to take action against officers for filing appeal over Rafizi's acquittal in NFC case
Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas says he will take action against his officers who had filed an appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit Rafizi Ramli for allegedly exposing confidential banking details relating to the National Feedlot Corporation (NFC).|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt: Amanah | Dec 06, 2019 @ 20:11
'Amanah committed to Shared Prosperity Vision'
Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining stability towards realising the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 06, 2019 @ 20:03
Wan Azizah: Many agents provocateurs in PKR
PKR advisory council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail believes that agents provocateurs are wreaking havoc in the 20-year-old party.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoH | Dec 06, 2019 @ 18:35
MMA welcomes govt's decision to deregulate fees for private doctors, dentists
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has welcomed the government's decision to deregulate private doctors and dentists' consultation fees, calling it a bold move.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Reforms: Asset Declaration | Dec 06, 2019 @ 18:28
We are not bound by law to declare our assets, says Opposition leader
Opposition lawmakers have no intention of declaring their assets as there are no written laws that compel them to do so, says its chief Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | PKR feud | Dec 06, 2019 @ 18:00
PKR Youth leaders blame each other for ruckus at party congress
PKR Youth leaders today blamed each other for the violence that broke out on the street outside the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here where the party is holding its annual congress.|Read more >|Malaymail
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