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ANM in the News Archive Dec 21 - 25, 2018
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Dec 25
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoT | Dec 25, 2018 @ 23:03
KTM's ETS tickets for CNY on sale from Jan 2
Tickets for the KTM Electric Train Service (ETS) for rides between Feb 1 and April 30 next year will go on sale from Jan 2.|Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 25, 2018
State govt will defend unique S’wkian culture and values at all costs – CM
Sarawak has a unique culture where members from all major religions are able to co-exist peacefully in the state, and the state government is committed to safeguarding these values said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. |Read more >|BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Fakenews | Dec 25, 2018 @ 20:30
‘Christmas day’ attack on patrol car old recording, cops explain
A video recording of a police patrol car under attack by a group of people which supposedly occurred on Christmas day here is actually an old recording.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 25, 2018 @ 20:01
Tekun continues to provide a lifeline for entrepreneurs
The National Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (Tekun Nasional) disbursed financing of RM5.3 billion to 419,483 entrepreneurs nationwide since its inception 20 years ago. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New M'sia in 2018 | Dec 25, 2018 @ 12:14
Malaysia must keep up with Revolution 4.0
The Fourth Industry, the Fourth Revolution, Industry 4.0 or Revolution 4.0 – they are all the same thing and we need to keep up with it. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoHR | Dec 25, 2018 @ 07:00
MEF: Govt must give us time
Employers are asking for guidance and leniency as they prepare to provide 1.8 million foreign workers with Social Security Organisation (Socso) coverage starting Jan 1.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Opposition | Dec 25, 2018 @ 07:00
Wee: Tuition fees adjustment allowed every three years
Private higher learning institutions are allowed to adjust their tuition fees every three years as provided for by the law, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.|Read more >|TheStar
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Dec 24
New Malaysia | Seafield | Dec 24, 2018 @ 23:55
Ministry appoints lawyer to hold watching brief over Adib's murder case
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has appointed a lawyer to hold a watching brief over the case involving the death of Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) personnel Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Seafield | Dec 24, 2018 @ 19:13
Temple riot: Six more people charged
Another six men, including the president of the Malaysian Indian Association, were charged in the magistrate’s court here today with various charges in connection with the riot at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Subang Jaya, Selangor, bringing the total number of people charged over the incident to 24. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 24, 2018 @ 19:30
D-G: Immigration ready to open more counters, use new tech to ease congestion at border points
The Immigration Department is ready to add on more counters and use the latest technology to overcome congestion at the country’s border entry points.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Fuel Price | Dec 24, 2018 @ 16:46
Weekly review of fuel prices next year, cheaper fuel expected
Fuel prices will be reviewed weekly beginning January next year in light of the drop in global crude oil prices, with users expected to be paying less for fuel. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Opposition | Dec 24, 2018 @ 15:30
Reduce petrol price to RM1.90 per litre, Gerakan tells Putrajaya
Gerakan Deputy President Oh Tong Keong today urged the government to reduce the price of RON95 to RM1.90 per litre as the international oil price has dropped. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govr: Bersatu | Dec 24, 2018 @ 15:14
Bersatu will only enter Sabah after consulting with Warisan
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will only enter Sabah after coming to a proper understanding with Parti Warisan Sabah.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives: DBKL | Dec 24, 2018 @ 14:45
Systematic waste management helps save cost: DBKL
Hawkers and petty traders can help reduce the cost of waste management, amounting to millions of ringgit annually, by practising systematic waste management, said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoH | Dec 24, 2018 @ 14:30
After Sarawak, Sabah says may review smoking ban
Sabah is next to review the national smoking ban enforceable as of next year after Sarawak claimed that the east Malaysian state had autonomy over the matter. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Projects | Dec 24, 2018 @ 12:39
Kedah gets green light for 11 development projects
The Federal government has approved an application by Kedah to carry out 11 development and infrastructure upgrade projects in the state, via an open tender process. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 24, 2018 @ 11:55
Non-Islamic religious groups in Sarawak to continue receiving allocation
The Sarawak government’s commitment to foster religious unity and understanding is not merely shown in words but also in deeds, according to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Seafield | Dec 24, 2018 @ 07:55
‘I want all the Tamils to come here now!’
“I want all the Tamils to come here now! We need your support today. We have been silent for too long ...” |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Law Amendments | Dec 24, 2018 @ 07:00
Civil marriage can only be dissolved in civil court now
Any divorce of a marriage solemnised in a civil registry must be resolved in the civil court even if one of the spouses has converted to Islam, according to the latest amendment to the law.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Initiatives: MoF | Dec 24, 2018 @ 07:00
Scanning equipment to be used nationwide to check illegal activities
Scanning equipment worth RM700mil will be used nationwide by end of next year to keep illegal activities in check, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 24, 2018
Smoking ban doesn’t apply to Sarawak – Dr Sim
A smoking ban to be enforced by the federal government from Jan 1 next year does not apply to Sarawak unless the Sarawak government adopts the new policy. |Read more >|BorneoPost
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Dec 23
New Malaysia | New M'sia in 2018 | Dec 23, 2018
GE14 changes power, politics in Sabah
For 24 years, the Barisan Nasional (BN) led by Umno had been ruling Sabah after taking over the administration of the state from Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) in 1994. |Read more >|BorneoPost
New Malaysia | New Initiatives: MoE | Dec 23, 2018 @ 22:03
9,350 students gain admission into SBP
A total of 9,350 students have been successful in their application to be placed in fully residential schools (SBP) in the country for the school session next year (2019). |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives: MoA | Dec 23, 2018 @ 22:00
Govt to encourage collaboration with foreign investors to increase meat supply
The government will encourage local entrepreneurs to collaborate with foreign investors to enhance the supply of meat in the country. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 23, 2018 @ 22:00
MRSM and residential schools should serve original purpose
The original objective of setting up fully residential schools (SBP) and the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) in helping those from the low-income group must be maintained and should not be for those who are well off. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition | Dec 23, 2018 @ 19:00
PAS MP offers ‘unity government’ amid Pakatan squabbles
A PAS lawmaker reiterated today his party’s offer to form a so-called unity government with any party willing to cooperate in what it described as a viable political platform that could offer stability. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 23, 2018 @ 18:22
Food Bank Malaysia programme to be expanded to Sabah next year
The Sabah Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry is expanding the Food Bank Malaysia initiative to the state next year for the benefit of the less affordable people, said the ministry’s director, Georgie Abas.
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New Malaysia | New Initiatives: MoA | Dec 23, 2018 @ 17:45
New direction for Agri Ministry to ensure adequate food supply in the country
The government will push for more joint ventures between local meat producers and foreign investors to increase meat production in the country. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoE | Dec 23, 2018 @ 16:07
Teo: No DAP or Chinese NGO attempts to change history
Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching (pix) has quashed rumours that there are plans to alter the History subject in primary and secondary schools. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives: MoA | Dec 23, 2018 @ 15:29
Health Ministry wants the public to be its 'eyes and ears' once smoking ban kicks in
The Health Ministry has urged members of the public to act as its ‘eyes and ears’ when the smoking ban at all restaurants and eateries is fully enforced nationwide on Jan 1 next year. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: Employment | Dec 23, 2018 @ 14:54
PM urges private sector to assist in MAF veterans’ re-employment
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today called for the private sector’s involvement in the wellbeing of the veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), especially in job placement for qualified individuals. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | Dec 23, 2018 @ 14:22
RM199.14 mil in Tabung Harapan, fund to close Dec 31
Seven months after being set up to accept public contribution, the Tabung Harapan Malaysia (THM) fund will officially close on Dec 31. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 23, 2018 @ 13:28
Penang allocates RM1.33m to 21 mission schools
Everyone is treated equally and no one should be marginalised, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. He was commenting on the state’s allocation of RM1.33 million to 21 mission schools in the state for the upgrading of their facilities. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New M'sia in 2018 | Dec 23, 2018 @ 09:44
Govt urged to set up a timeframe for reform agendas
The government has been urged to set up a roadmap and timeframe for the reform agendas of the New Malaysia to be examined and monitored by civil society. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Fuel Price | Dec 23, 2018 @ 09:20
Govt will recalibrate Budget 2019 if oil price dips below US$50, says Guan Eng
The government will only recalibrate Budget 2019 if crude oil prices dip below US$50 (RM209) per barrel, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New M'sia in 2018 | Dec 23, 2018 @ 09:00
2018 marks a year of surprises for Malaysian politics
Political dynamics often leave an indelible mark year after year due Malaysians' deep interest in statecraft, but none as prominent as 2018 which saw Barisan Nasional's first national polls defeat for the first time in six decades. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoHR | Dec 23, 2018 @ 07:00
Malaysia targets middlemen to end debt bondage of migrant workers
UNDER pressure to crack down on labour abuses, the Malaysian government is moving to eliminate middlemen who charge millions of foreign workers exorbitant recruitment fees, leaving them saddled with debt and vulnerable to exploitation.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Opposition | Dec 23, 2018 @ 07:00
‘Price of RON95 should be lower’
The government should clarify why the petrol price of RON95 is still unchanged despite the drop in global oil prices, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 23, 2018
Committed to the digital economy
The Sarawak government will transform its agro-industry through modern agriculture to boost its food production by accelerating the digitalisation of its economy. |Read more >|BorneoPost
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Dec 22
New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 22:34
Six months to prepare a new mechanism for PTPTN repayment
A new mechanism for the repayment of the National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) loan is expected to take six months to prepare before it can be presented to the Cabinet for approval, said its chairman Wan Saiful Wan Jan. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New State Policies | Dec 22, 2018 @ 21:53
Sabah to announce more than RM160m worth of tenders next year
The Sabah Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries will publicly announce its various open tender projects worth more than RM160mil next year, says its minister Datuk Junz Wong.|Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | Govt Budget: Taxation | Dec 22, 2018 @ 19:18
Shift in taxation flaunts focus in 2018
The shift in taxation in 2018 left many perplexed when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was abolished by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government who took power upon winning the 14th General Election on May 9, to be replaced by the Sales and Services Tax (SST) in September. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 19:00
Parliament seating arrangement will change if MPs jump ship: Speaker
The seating arrangement of the Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat is likely to change if there are indeed Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs who jump ship, according to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 22, 2018 @ 14:57
Rm100 School aid for students
The government is providing preliminary school aid of RM100 each to Year One to Form Five students from households with income of RM3,000 and below. |Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 17:49
Johor to fine-tune procedures on home ownership for newly-weds
The Johor government will fine-tune procedures on affordable homeownership for eligible newly-weds, state Islamic Affairs and Education committee chairman Aminolhuda Hassan said today. |Read more > |SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 17:07
Govt admits increase in cost of living, vows to help B40 group: Saifuddin
The Government admits that the gradual depreciation of the ringgit against other major currencies has contributed to the rise in the cost of living in the country, particularly for imported food and pharmaceuticals.|Read more > |SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 22, 2018 @ 16:11
Bill to regulate Food Bank Malaysia programme in the offing
A special bill to regulate the Food Bank Malaysia programme is being drawn up and is expected to be tabled in Parliament at the end of next year. |Read more > |NST
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New Malaysia | New State Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 13:57
Malacca govt to deliver better telecommunications and internet service
The Malacca government is aiming to provide telecommunications and internet service. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 22, 2018 @ 12:28
PM launches Food Bank Malaysia programme
The government’s introduction of the Food Bank Malaysia programme is aimed at reducing the cost of living for local consumers, especially those in the B40 group. |Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 22, 2018 @ 11:00
Goldman Sachs CEO defends bank in 1MDB scandal
The head of Goldman Sachs defended the investment bank's handling of the scandal-plagued Malaysian fund 1MDB yesterday, saying much criticism of the financial giant was unfair. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt: MoT | Dec 22, 2018 @ 10:52
No decision yet on express bus fare increase: Transport Ministry
The government is still mulling over raising express bus fares nationwide in a bid to help bus operators and drivers cope with rising operating costs. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: IRB | Dec 22, 2018 @ 09:15
Big politicians among 80,000 Malaysians yet to pay 2017 taxes
Notable politicians are among 80,000 individual Malaysian taxpayers and business owners who have failed to pay or declare their taxable income for 2017, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) revealed yesterday. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 09:00
Syed Saddiq makes no apologies for call for Waytha's resignation
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Armada chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman today said that he is ready to face any action if his call for Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P. Waytha Moorthy’s resignation, is deemed wrong. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 08:29
Master English to acquire knowledge: Dr Mahathir
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday reminded the people on the importance of mastering English to acquire knowledge. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 22, 2018 @ 08:00
Dr M: Migrant workers changing demographics of Malaysia
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the influx of migrant workers has made the country's ethnic make-up a confusing one. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoHR | Dec 22, 2018 @ 07:00
Foreign worker employers send SOS
Business owners and restaurant operators have put out an SOS to the Prime Minister to intervene on what they say is a critical shortage of workers.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoE | Dec 22, 2018 @ 07:00
Teo: Teachers must follow the assessment guide
Teachers will have to follow the Education Ministry’s guidelines for grading Year One, Two and Three pupils when conducting classroom-based assessments, now that mid-term and final exams have been abolished.|Read more > |TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: Projects | Dec 22, 2018 @ 07:00
Contracts of 58 water plant concessionaires axed
The contracts of 58 outsourced water treatment plant concessionaires in Sabah will be terminated because of lopsided deals, said state Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Projects | Dec 22, 2018
Fight for the fund, Baru told
Works Minister Baru Bian has been urged to convince the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government to bear at least part of the cost of the construction of the Batang Lupar bridge as committed by the previous Barisan Nasional (BN) federal government and fight for funds for the construction of the Rambungan and Batang Igan bridges. |Read more >|BorneoPost
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Dec 21
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 21, 2018 @ 22:42
Use RM500 matching grant offer, PTPTN tells parents
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has urged parents with children aged between seven and 12 years to take advantage of the RM500 matching grant before the Dec 31 closing date.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt | Dec 21, 2018 @ 19:00
For education overhaul, PM moots cutting back on religious studies
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced tonight that the overhaul of Malaysian education will diminish the current focus on religion. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 21, 2018 @ 16:00
Zeti: ADAM50 initiative to be discontinued by year end
Amanah Dana Anak Malaysia 2050 (ADAM50), introduced in January by the Barisan Nasional government, will be discontinued by year end, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) Group Chairman, Tan Seri Zeti Akhtar Aziz. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 21, 2018 @ 15:41
Singapore to expand 1MDB criminal probe to include Goldman
Singapore has expanded a criminal probe into fund flows linked to scandal-plagued 1MDB to include Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which helped raise money for the entity, people with knowledge of the matter said. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Govt Programmes | Dec 21, 2018 @ 15:30
Putrajaya to provide RM164.7m aid for Risda rubber smallholders
Close to 300,000 rubber smallholders in the country can expect to receive RM164.7 million soon to weather the poor harvest this year. |Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 21, 2018 @ 15:00
Investors sue Goldman Sachs as 1MDB scandal wipes billions off share value
A class action suit has been filed suit against US investment bank Goldman Sachs over its alleged complicity in the 1MDB corruption scandal. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | 1MDB | Dec 21, 2018 @ 14:51
Malaysia seeks US$7.5 billion in reparations from Goldman Sachs
Malaysia is seeking US$7.5 billion (RM31.34 billion) in reparations from Goldman Sachs Group Inc over its dealings with scandal-linked state fund 1MDB, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing the country's finance minister. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: MACC | Dec 21, 2018 @ 14:42
MACC mulls appointing chief commissioner itself or through parliamentary select committee
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is looking into the possibility of appointing the chief commissioner itself or through a parliamentary select committee (PSC). |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 21, 2018 @ 14:38
Range of initiatives planned to boost tourist arrivals next year: Mohamaddin
The RM70 registration fee for new tourist accommodation premises will be waived from Jan 1 to March 31 next year to encourage operators to register their businesses with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Dec 21, 2018 @ 14:35
National Anti-Corruption Plan to be launched on Jan 31
The National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 (NACP) aimed to fully address governance, integrity and corruption issues will be launched by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Jan 31. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Govt: EC | Dec 21, 2018 @ 14:00
Election Court orders vote recount for Tasik Gelugor seat
The Election Court here has ordered a vote recount of the Tasek Gelugor parliamentary constituency in an open court on Jan 2, following its decision to grant Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya's appeal.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul: FELDA | Dec 21, 2018 @ 13:22
Court orders Isa Samad, eight others to file defence over FGV suit
The High Court today ordered former FGV Holdings Berhad chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and eight others to file their statements of defence in the suit brought by the company to recover an RM514-million loss over its acquisition of London-listed Asia Plantation Ltd (APL) in 2014. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New State Initiatives | Dec 21, 2018 @ 12:57
24-hour flood hotline set up in northern Sarawak
A 24-hour flood hotline has been activated in northern Sarawak in case of floods here.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoE | Dec 21, 2018 @ 11:05
Stateless children can enrol in school
All stateless and undocumented children will be able to go to school next year, provided their parents or guardians are able to present the relevant documents. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | Dec 21, 2018 @ 07:00
All eyes on new Umno chief
All eyes are on Umno today as it holds its first supreme council meeting under a new leadership team tasked with reviving the crisis-hit opposition party.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Policies: MoTs | Dec 21, 2018 @ 07:00
School bus operators in a fix after SPAD halts processing permits
School bus operators are at a loss after the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) ceased accepting and processing new permit applications from Dec 1.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Projects | Dec 21, 2018
Abolishment of bus stations along Pan Borneo leaves locals without transportation
The abolishment of bus stations along the Pan Borneo Highway’s Sg Tangap-Pujut Link (TPL) work package areas has caused inconvenience to the local community, robbing them off much-needed transportation in the area. |Read more >|BorneoPost