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May 09, 2019 

New Malaysia | New Govt: MoH | May 09, 2019 @ 17:43

Health Minister to hold meeting with GPs over consultation fees

Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says he will hold a meeting with GPs soon to address issues over their proposal to increase consultation fees in tandem with doctors' fees in private hospitals.|Read more| TheStar

 

New Malaysia | New Govt: MoHR | May 09, 2019 @ 17:05

270,000 new job opportunities created within eight months: Mahfuz

A total of 270,000 new job opportunities were created within eight months after the Pakatan Harapan (PH) took over the country’s administration, Dewan Negara was told today.|Read more| SunDaily

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New Malaysia | New Govt: MoT | May 09, 2019 @ 17:00

Transport minister stands ground on new tint rules, tells crime-fighters to move with times

Anthony Loke today defended the Transport Ministry’s decision to drop the tint limit for non-driver windows that some in the police criticised as hampering crime prevention efforts.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Malaysia | New State Initiatives | May 09, 2019 @ 14:52

Second RFP for Penang Free WiFi in the cards

Penang will call for a second request for proposal (RFP) for the Penang Free WiFi (PFW) services.|Read more|NST

 

New Malaysia | Scandal: Mindef Land | May 09, 2019 @ 13:45

Mindef: Land swap losses due to ‘outrageous’ political intervention and more
A lower valuation than the market price, weaknesses in contract management, and “outrageous” interference for political interests are among the reasons the Defence Ministry lost more than RM500mil from several land swap deals.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | Overhaul: ECRL | May 09, 2019 @ 13:32

Neither MRL, govt claim RM21.5 billion ECRL saving was from overpricing

Neither Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) or the government have claimed the savings of RM21.5 billion for the improved East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project was purely from an element of overpricing.|Read more|NST

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New Malaysia | Overhaul: ECRL | May 09, 2019 @ 13:30

Daim not sole broker in China renegotiations, ECRL firm clarifies

Tun Daim Zainuddin was appointed to lead Malaysia in hammering out a new deal on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) with China but the former finance minister wasn’t the country’s only negotiator.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Malaysia | New State Government | May 09, 2019 @ 13:00

Penang to restore roads to original gazetted names

Confusion over the different spellings of many road names and towns in Penang will be relieved soon as these will be returned to their original gazetted versions.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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May 10, 2019 

New Malaysia | Govt | May 10, 2019 @ 20:10

Dr M: Conflicts in the Muslim world can be avoided if everyone adheres to Islamic teachings

Conflicts can be avoided in the Muslim world if all parties adhere to Islamic teachings, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | Reforms: IPCMC | May 10, 2019 @ 19:18

Police, GIACC agree on need to set up IPCMC

The National Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Centre (GIACC) is positive the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) will be established this year.|Read more |NST

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New Malaysia | New Policies: MoE | May 10, 2019 @ 19:06

MUET a must for non-English language option teachers: Teo

Non-English language option teachers have to sit for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) - a qualification they must have to teach the language.|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Malaysia | Overhaul: ECRL | May 10, 2019 @ 19:00

ECRL owner to launch scheme on civil works for local firms

In a bid to spur local firms to participate in the construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), project owner Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) said it will introduce a Pre-Qualification (Pre-Q) exercise at the end of this month.|Read more >|Malaymail​  

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New Malaysia | State Govt | May 10, 2019 @ 18:30

Mamee Monster can no longer wish drivers ‘kthxbye’ in Melaka

A gigantic signboard on a pedestrian bridge in Melaka featuring snack brand mascot Mamee Monster was instructed to be taken down by the city’s mayor.|Read more >|Malaymail​  

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New Malaysia | Govt | May 10, 2019 @ 17:01

Dr M regrets arrest of social media user

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has expressed regret over the detention of a social media user last night.|Read more |NST

 

New Malaysia | Govt: MoEA | May 10, 2019 @ 14:44

Economic Affairs Ministry to focus on developing new industries

The Economic Affairs Ministry will focus on developing new industries to drive the nation’s economy to a higher level and in tune with current developments. |Read more >|SunDaily

 

New Malaysia | Viewpoints: PSR | May 10, 2019 @ 14:30

In online petition, critic compares Penang land reclamation project to Johor’s Forest City

Vocal social activist Khoo Salma is determined that the proposed Penang South Reclamation (PSR) must not proceed.|Read more >|Malaymail​  

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New Malaysia | Opposition: PAS | May 10, 2019 @ 14:13

PAS: Failure to gazette Cabinet posts poses legal questions

The failure to gazette the Cabinet posts of ministers by the Pakatan Harapan government affects the legality of their functions, says PAS secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | Govt: Tax and GST Refunds | May 10, 2019 @ 13:37

RM17.1bil GST, income tax refunds paid out since April 30

The government has paid out a total of RM17.1 billion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and income tax refunds as of April 30.|Read more |NST

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New Malaysia | Sandakan By-election | May 10, 2019 @ 13:23

Sandakan polls: Bersih 2.0 chides Warisan and Shafie for misusing govt machinery

Bersih 2.0 has taken Parti Warisan Sabah to task, for allegedly misusing government resources and machinery to campaign in the Sandakan by-election.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | Govt: IRB | May 10, 2019 @ 13:00

Customs says new smuggling unit doesn’t need PSD approval

The Customs Department today clarified that its new investigation unit did not require approval from the Public Service Department (PSD) prior to its set-up as it was a taskforce to improve intelligence investigations of smuggling activities.|Read more >|Malaymail​  

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New Malaysia | Govt: MoEA | May 10, 2019 @ 13:00

Economic Affairs Ministry greenlights RM4.8b infrastructure funds for Kedah, RM1.8b for Kelantan

A total of RM6.2 billion have been approved for infrastructure and developmental projects in Kedah and Kelantan, Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali announced today.|Read more >|Malaymail​  

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New Malaysia | 1MDB | May 10, 2019 @ 10:20

AG reason Najib escaped oversight probe as PM, ex-MACC panellist says

Datuk Seri Najib Razak was not investigated for corruption when he was prime minister because the attorney general (AG) at that time rebuffed the oversight panel’s recommendation to do so, lawyer Datuk Lim Chee Wee disclosed in an interview today.|Read more >|Malaymail​   

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New Malaysia | Reforms: Law Amendment | May 10, 2019 @ 09:35

Sedition Act to be abolished this year: Law Minister

The Sedition Act 1948 is expected to be abolished this year, said Law Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong. |Read more >|SunDaily

 

New Malaysia | Govt | May 10, 2019 @ 08:41

'Govt's initiatives must be monitored'

There is a need for a monitoring agency to keep track of things when the government rolls out initiatives under the shared prosperity concept.| Read more |NST

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New Malaysia | Overhaul: Corruption | May 10, 2019 @ 07:00

DBKL officer remanded over bribery claims

A Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) senior official has been remanded for four days to assist in investigations into allegations of bribery involving RM200,000.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | Overhaul: MINDEF | May 10, 2019 @ 07:00

Mindef probe shifts to military assets

The investigation by the Governance, Procurement and Finance Investigating Committee (GPFIC) on the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) will be continued with the focus shifted to the maintenance and purchase of military assets.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | State Govt | May 10, 2019

‘Federal government listens to us Sabahans’

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said that after a year of governing, he finds that the current Federal Government is more open and ready to listen to the State Government.|Read more >|BorneoPost

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New Malaysia | Reforms: Law Amendment | May 09, 2019 @ 23:28

Senate passes administration of Islamic Laws FT Bill

The Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) (Amendment) 2018 bill was approved in Dewan Negara, today. |Read more >|SunDaily

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May 09, 2019 

New Malaysia | New State Initiatives | May 09, 2019 @ 12:47

'Pahang Go' app to benefit residents in the state

Paying your utility bills and quit rent, and purchasing parking coupons on a mobile device is just a click away with the state government's ‘Pahang Go’ application, which will offer greater convenience to the people in Pahang. |Read more|NST

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New Malaysia | 1MDB | May 09, 2019 @ 11:00

Najib-Irwan RM6.6b CBT trial tentatively set December until February

The joint trial of Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah over six criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges involving RM6.64 billion is tentatively fixed for hearing from December 2019 until February 2020.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | May 09, 2019 @ 10:32

HRW: Malaysia will face difficulty voicing concerns if not 
Malaysia will have a much more difficult time raising key foreign policy issues that they are concerned about, if they are not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC), says Human Rights Watch.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | Rome Statute Withdrawal | May 09, 2019 @ 10:07

Malaysia removed from Rome Statute signatory list

The United Nations (UN) will take out Malaysia’s name from the list of nations which are signatories to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the UN completes the procedure for Malaysia’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute ICC.|Read more| SunDaily

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New Malaysia | 1MDB | May 09, 2019 @ 09:53

Malaysia seeks forfeiture of assets seized from ex-PM Najib

Malaysian prosecutors are seeking the forfeiture of millions of dollars in cash and assets seized from disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak, his family, and others, the state news agency Bernama reported on Wednesday. |Read more|NST

 

New Malaysia | New Govt: FT | May 09, 2019 @ 09:17

Eviction notices to former Bukit Jalil estate workers’ families withdrawn

The eviction notices issued to 41 families of former Bukit Jalil Estate workers have been withdrawn, said Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.|Read more| SunDaily

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New Malaysia | New Govt: FT | May 09, 2019 @ 09:00

26ha of Taman Tugu land to be handed over to National Heritage Trust

The cabinet yesterday agreed to hand-over 26.4ha of land at Taman Tugu worth about RM1.87 billion to the National Heritage Trust (Awan) to be conserved as green lungs, said Federal Territories, Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.|Read more| SunDaily

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New Malaysia | New Govt | May 09, 2019 @ 08:33

Mahathir questions if Islamic gathering was for religion or politics

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has questioned whether a gathering by Muslims in the city on Saturday was to defend the sanctity of Islam and the Constitution or to draw support for certain political parties.|Read more| SunDaily

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New Malaysia | New State Govt | May 09, 2019

Study to elevate Native Courts to independent, autonomous judicial system underway – Uggah

The Sarawak government has decided to undertake a comprehensive study with the ultimate objective of restructuring and elevating the status of Native Courts to be an independent and autonomous judicial system like the Syariah and Civil Courts.|Read more >|BorneoPost

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New Malaysia | New Govt | May 09, 2019 @ 00:52

Middlemen contribute to price increase of goods, says PM

The existence of middlemen is one of the factors contributing to the price increase of goods, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. |Read more|NST

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May 08, 2019 

New Malaysia | Sandakan By-election | May 08, 2019 @ 17:32

Police get 11 reports, open 5 investigations over Sandakan by-election campaign

Police have so far received 11 reports and opened five investigations relating to campaigning in the Sandakan parliamentary by-election since April 27.|Read more|NST

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New Malaysia | Opposition: UMNO | May 08, 2019 @ 17:30

Umno senator laments party’s lack of progress, reliance on Pakatan’s mistakes to remain relevant

Almost a year after becoming the Opposition, Umno has not made great strides with achievements of its own, but still relies on Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) mistakes to score points, an Umno senator said today.|Read more >|Malaymail​

 

New Malaysia | New Govt: MoF | May 08, 2019 @ 17:15

Finance Minister: Repatriated 1MDB assets will be used to repay debts
The government will use the repatriated US$322mil (RM1.34bil) in 1MDB assets from the United States and SG$50mil (RM152.4mil) from Singapore to repay 1MDB debts of RM51bil, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.
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New Malaysia | New Policies: MoT | May 08, 2019 @ 16:30

Police fear new vehicle tint rule will spur crime, endanger its personnel

Bukit Aman traffic police’s enforcement department today expressed concern with the Transport Ministry’s decision to drop the tint limit for non-driver windows over concerns this may hamper crime prevention.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Malaysia | New Govt: MoE | May 08, 2019 @ 15:00

10,948 special needs students enter govt schools

A total of 10,948 students with special needs (MBK) have registered at government’s primary and secondary schools as of April 8.|Read more >|SunDaily

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May 07, 2019 

New Malaysia | New Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 23:30

Minister: SPAN to launch investigation after burst water pipes cut off supply to 800,000 consumers in Klang

The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has been told to investigate the incident in which three water pipes burst at the Banting-Taiping West Coast Expressway (WCE) construction site last Saturday.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Malaysia | New Govt: MACC | May 07, 2019 @ 22:26

MACC looking for man to assist graft probe

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is tracking down a man to assist in the investigations into a corruption case related to the government land.|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Malaysia | New State Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 21:27

Terengganu has no plans to shut eateries during Terawih prayers

The Terengganu PAS government does not intend to order restaurants to close at night during the Ramadan month as the Kelantan government has done.|Read more|NST

 

New Malaysia | New Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 21:17

Wan Azizah: My political role will come 'full circle' once Anwar is PM
The role of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail in politics will come “full circle” once her husband Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim takes over as the country’s number one.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | New Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 21:59

Loke: E-hailing drivers don't have to change status of vehicles to e-hailing private vehicles
E-hailing drivers have been given the flexibility of not changing their vehicle category from individual private vehicle to e-hailing private vehicle (AH), says Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.|Read more >|TheStar

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New Malaysia | New Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 19:39

Dewan Negara passes Supplementary Supply Bill of RM4.133b

The Dewan Negara today approved the RM4.133 billion of Supplementary Supply (2018) 2019 Bill for additional expenditure with a majority vote after the third reading.|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Malaysia | New State Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 19:30

Putrajaya urged to transfer authority over health and education to Sarawak, says Dr Sim

Sarawak has asked the federal government for an order from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to transfer executive functions over health and education to the state, the state’s Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian said today.|Read more >|Malaymail​

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New Malaysia | New Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 19:23

Fisheries Dept never issues deep-sea fishing licence to foreigners

The Department of Fisheries (DOF) has never issued or leased any deep-sea fishing licence to foreigners, said its director-general, Datuk Munir Mohd Nawi.|Read more >|SunDaily

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New Malaysia | Viewpoints | May 07, 2019 @ 19:11

Express bus operators want 30pc fare hike this Raya

Express bus companies are hoping that the government will approve their request to raise fares by at least 30 per cent during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday period.|Read more|NST

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New Malaysia | New Govt | May 07, 2019 @ 18:52

PH govt needs the civil service: Daim

You are dead without the civil service — that was the warning issued by Tun Daim Zainuddin to ministers in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) cabinet, just days before its one-year anniversary in power.|Read more >|SunDaily

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