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Building A New Malaysia
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Aug 20
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 23:49
Brace for tough decisions: Daim
The country's finances are in a bad shape and the rakyat must be prepared to accept unpopular decisions by the government and be patient as they try to right the wrongs of the previous administration.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | Budget | Aug 20, 2018, @ 23:58
Malaysia will not go bankrupt without GST: Lim
The abolition of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the new government did not cause the country to go bankrupt but has in fact been able to survive so far, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | GE14 Promises | Aug 20, 2018, @ 22:56
Not wise to abolish tolls at this juncture: Daim
One of the findings of the Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) is that the Pakatan Harapan government’s decision to abolish toll collection may not be wise, considering the country’s current financial situation.|Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:27
Place election reform committee under Parliament, say 6 MPs
Several members of parliament (MP) have issued a statement urging the government to place the Electoral Reform Committee (ERC) under the purview of Dewan Rakyat.|Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:16
Ministry to look into amending Communications and Multimedia Act section said to stifle freedom of expression
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry is looking for the most feasible option to amend Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA).|Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:07
Finance Ministry is first ministry which needs reform, says Daim
The Finance Ministry has been identified as the first ministry which requires immediate institutional and governance reforms, says Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) chairman, Tun Daim Zainuddin.|Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | Budget | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:20
Supplementary budget not needed as fiscal deficit under control: Amiruddin
The government does not need a supplementary budget for now as the country's fiscal deficit is under control, according to Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ir Amiruddin Hamzah.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:05
15,000 new homes in JB to ease squatter woes
The state government will build 15,000 houses to help ease the growing squatter problem in the city. It has collaborated with a local bank on a RM300 million special housing loan scheme for the low-income group to buy these houses.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:05
Avoid ownership of media by political parties to combat misinformation: Gobind Singh
Ownership of the media by political parties should be avoided to combat misinformation and, in a way, create a better environment for the press, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:00
Malaysia, China welcome investment in each other’s country for mutual benefit
Malaysia and China welcomed investments in each other’s country in line with the principles of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit.|Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:00
Third national car stepping stone to blue chip economy, Daim says
A third national car project will kickstart an industrialisation drive to transform Malaysia into a regional manufacturing powerhouse and a blue chip economy, Tun Daim Zainuddin said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:00
Daim says Finance Ministry needs the most improvement in governance
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) needs the most improvement in its governance among all ministries and agencies, says Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) Chairman, Tun Daim Zainuddin.|Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | 1MDB | Aug 20, 2018, @ 21:00
Daim: Putrajaya may know where fugitive Jho Low is
Putrajaya may have information about the exact whereabouts of fugitive billionaire Low Taek Jho, Tun Daim Zainuddin said today.|Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 20:55
Health protection scheme for B40 group for implementation next year: Dr Dzulkefly
A social health insurance scheme for households in the bottom 40% group (B40) will be implemented beginning January next year, according to Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Projects | Aug 20, 2018, @ 20:58
Daim comes to Dr M's defence over third national car
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not simply aiming to develop a third national car, but is adopting a broader perspective to ensure that Malaysia can compete in the fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0).|Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | New Policies | Aug 20, 2018, @ 20:55
No policy changes towards China: Mahathir
There will be no changes in policy towards China under the new Malaysian government, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 20:55
CEP has ended its tenure, says Daim
The Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) has ended its 100-day term, says its chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin. He said the council, which held its final meeting on August 17, has fulfilled the mandate given to it within the specified period.|Read more >|NST
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 20:00
Reports lodged over claim ministers organised KL gay festival
Two police reports were lodged against chairman of Gerakan Muslimah Malaysia Wan Asshima Kamaruddin at the Dang Wangi Police Headquarters here today over allegations she allegedly made that the Federal Territories Minister and a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department organised the biggest gay festival in Kuala Lumpur recently.|Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 19:58
Joint statement by governments of China and Malaysia on bilateral ties
China and Malaysia are optimistic about the prospect of their bilateral relations.|Read more >|TheStar
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 19:43
MMA calls for greater transparency in foreign worker health screening
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has called for more transparency in foreign worker medical screening by the Foreign Workers Medical Examination Monitoring Agency (Fomema).|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 18:52
Dr Mahathir calls for China’s help with fiscal problems
Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad called on China’s top leadership Monday to help solve his country’s fiscal problems, as he tries to revise major Beijing-backed projects signed under his scandal-plagued predecessor.|Read more >|TheStar
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 18:00
Daim: CEP no longer needed
The Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) has fulfilled its task and is no longer necessary, Tun Daim Zainuddin declared today.|Read more >|Malaymail
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 17:51
AES probe: MACC to look into agreement signed by previous BN govt
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will look into the agreement between the previous federal government and the two concessionaire companies of Automated Enforcement System (AES).|Read more >|SunDaily
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New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 17:12
Daim: CEP's mandate is over, will discuss with PM on future role
The Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) has completed its 100-day mandate and a report containing its recommendations will be submitted to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad upon his return from China.
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New Malaysia | Pakatan Government |
Building A New Malaysia
Overhaul, Reforms and New Policies
Aug 20
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 15:38
Outgoing Sabah Conservator of Forests one of three investigated by MACC
Outgoing Sabah Conservator of Forests Datuk Sam Mannan is one of three senior Forestry Department officers being questioned by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) for suspected abuse of power and corrupt practices.|Read more >|TheStar
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New Malaysia | 1MDB | Aug 20, 2018, @ 15:25
Court allows govt to intervene in Lebanese jeweller’s lawsuit against Rosmah
The government today succeeded in its application to become an intervener in the lawsuit brought by a Lebanese jeweller against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition | Aug 20, 2018, @ 15:08
MCA to Kian Ming: Don't be ridiculous to suggest the abolishment of Bumiputera rights
Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Dr Ong Kian Ming should not be ridiculous to suggest that MCA wants the government to abolish Bumiputera rights. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | SST | Aug 20, 2018, @ 15:02
Bills to abolish GST, replace with SST tabled in Senate
Bills to abolish the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and replace it with the Sales and Service Tax (SST) were tabled in the Dewan Negara today (Aug 20).
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New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 14:49
Unity Council to be the consultative council for people's harmony
The National Unity Consultative Council is to be rebranded as the Consultative Council for People's Harmony as part of the efforts to enhance racial harmony in the country, the Dewan Negara was told today.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 14:49
Hannah Yeoh: Ministry looking to amend Child Act to allow automatic registration of sex offenders
The Child Act will be amended to ensure a more effective Child Registry that will, among others, provide for automatic registration of child sex offenders in the future.|Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 14:29
Dr M seeks Beijing's understanding over Malaysia's fiscal problems
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Monday asked Beijing to be more sympathetic with regard to Malaysia's current fiscal issues. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Policies | Aug 20, 2018, @ 14:35
BM, English a must only between doctors during ward rounds, Health Ministry says
The Health Ministry clarified today that work communication between doctors during their ward visits must be conducted either in Bahasa Malaysia or English. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 14:23
Gobind: Certain provisions in the Communication and Multimedia Act to be amended
Certain provisions under the Communications and Multimedia Act are in the process of being amended.
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New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:54
Loke: MCA predecessors ‘fools’ for guaranteeing pay to AES firms
Two former transport ministers from MCA signed agreements that forced the government to compensate private firms operating the Automated Enforcement System (AES) regardless of fines collected, Anthony Loke said today. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:54
Najib mocks Dr M over a new affinity for Proton-Geely
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak noted today that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s current support for Geely’s involvement in Malaysian carmaker Proton stood in contrast to his previously vehement opposition to the sale.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | GST | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:52
Global demand and supply, monopoly reasons why prices yet to drop post-GST, says Guan Eng
The stagnant prices of certain goods, like rice and sugar, even after the repeal of the goods and services tax (GST) are due to a combination of local companies monopolising their distribution, as well as their worldwide demand and supply, the Finance Ministry said today. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:24
Cancellation of AES summonses not a licence to speed: Anthony Loke
Motorists have been warned to keep to the speed limit following the government’s decision to cancel Automated Enforcement System (AES) summons before Sept 1. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:07
Special RM4b fund to develop Indian community
A special fund is to be established for the socio-economic development of the Indian community with an initial allocation of RM4 billion for 10 years, the Dewan Negara was told today. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:00
AES agreement 'lopsided', says Loke
Proceeds from the Automated Enforcement System (AES) summons went to the two concessionaires and not the government, as the agreement was lopsided.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:00
Penang council aims for 70pc recycling rate
The Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) is targeting an increase in the mainland’s recycling rate from 42 per cent now to 70 per cent in four years. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 13:00
Former AG Abu Talib appointed to Tabung Haji board
Former Attorney General Tan Sri Abu Talib Osman has been appointed a member of the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) board. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 12:49
Govt studying prices of basic necessities: Guan Eng
The government will conduct a study and make an announcement on a new price of sugar according to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 10:13
1962 Water Agreement between M'sia and S'pore 'sacrosanct', says Lee Hsien Loong
While Singapore appreciates the new Malaysia government's reasons to review and change various policies of the previous administration, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made it clear on Sunday (Aug 19) that both countries have to adhere to agreed terms relating to water prices and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 08:50
Govt welcomes cooperation in wildlife conservation
The government welcomes any form of cooperation and contribution from all quarters in implementing various wildlife conservation initiatives. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 08:41
Perak's plan to sell water to Penang to proceed: Xavier
The Perak government's plan to sell water to Penang will proceed, said Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar .|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 20, 2018, @ 07:00
Come back and make us strong again, overseas M’sians told
It is time for Malaysians residing overseas to return home and make the country strong again, says the Prime Minister. |Read more >|TheStar
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 07:00
Wan Azizah: LGBT fine as long as kept in private, not ‘glamourised’
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community have a right to exist in Malaysia if they keep their “practice” behind closed doors, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018, @ 06:54
Doctors using languages other than BM and English: 'Ministry has started investigation'
The Health Ministry has initiated investigations into the alleged practice of senior doctors denying their junior colleagues the opportunity to learn by using languages other than English and Bahasa Malaysia in hospitals, as highlighted by the New Sunday Times. |Read more > |NST
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 20, 2018
Baru to review, monitor the Pan Borneo Highway project to ensure completion
Works Minister Baru Bian will review and monitor the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway to ensure that the federal government’s RM32.19-billion project is successfully implemented.|Read more >|BorneoPost
New Malaysia | Opposition | Aug 20, 2018, @ 00:05
Najib: Does it make sense that BN sought 30 per cent shares as a kickback?
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has questioned whether Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir is accusing that the Barisan Nasional (BN) forced Chinese companies to give kickbacks to certain individuals. |Read more >|NST
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Building A New Malaysia
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Aug 19
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 19, 2018, @ 23:11
Dr M cites himself in making a case against strict meritocracy
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad pointed out tonight that he would not have become a doctor if meritocracy was rigorously applied to his candidacy for medical school. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 19, 2018, @ 23:11
Chat in Malay but also master English, says Dr M
In the never-ending debate over language, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s prescription for Malaysians remains simple: Learn Malay to communicate with all local communities, but master English because it is universal.|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Fakenews | Aug 19, 2018, @ 22:11
No confidence vote against Perak MB claim mere speculation, says exco
The reported claim over plans to pass a vote of no confidence against Perak Mentri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu is mere speculation, says State Public Amenities, Infrastructure, Agriculture and Plantations Committee chairman Abdul Yunus Jamhari.​|Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 18:46
Durians could become major commodity export for Malaysia, says Dr M
Durians could potentially become a major commodity export for Malaysia if developed systematically and on a large scale like rubber and oil palm. |Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 20, 2018, @ 18:00
'Save water, be rewarded': Melaka govt mulls incentives for prudent consumers
The state government is planning to give incentives to households here who successfully minimise their water consumption.|Read more >|NST
New Malaysia | Fakenews | Aug 19, 2018 @ 17:19
DAP denies wanting to grant new status' to villages
Perak DAP chairman Nga Kor Ming today denied claims by a local Malay daily that he and the DAP want to grant freehold status to new villages. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 19, 2018, @ 16:19
From Beijing, Dr M and co-signal end to cronyism and ‘kautim’ culture
The message from the Malaysian government to businessmen is clear: No more cronyism and no more “kautim” (Cantonese for “all settled”) culture. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Govt | Aug 19, 2018, @ 16:09
Dr M: BN government aimed to sell all of Malaysia to China
The Barisan Nasional government’s policies were so accommodative to China that it essentially put Malaysia on sale to the Asian superpower, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad asserted today. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | New Initiatives | Aug 19, 2018 @ 15:16
43 initiatives on education implemented within 100 days of PH government: Maszlee
A total of 43 education initiatives have been implemented by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government within 100 days of its administration, according to Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | GST | Aug 19, 2018, @ 14:52
Lim: Delays in GST refunds led to higher prices of goods
Delays in refunding claims for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) have led to businesses factoring in the yet-to-be refunded tax into the final prices of goods and services, according to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. |Read more >|SunDaily
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Minister discloses the plan to turn Highland Towers site into a park
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is planning to build a recreational park on the Highland Towers site in Ampang, said Zuraida Kamaruddin. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Opposition | Aug 19, 2018, @ 14:30
Former Perak MB Nizar says gave freehold titles without problem before
Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said he was able to issue freehold titles to villages during his abortive stint as Perak Menteri Besar in 2008, amid controversy over the state government’s refusal to do so again now. |Read more >|Malaymail
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 19, 2018 @ 13:45
Johor to confiscate Umno building land if quit rent not paid
The state government will take back two plots of land where two Umno divisional buildings are situated if the party doesn't settle its accumulated quit rent.|Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Overhaul | Aug 19, 2018 @ 13:45
Shock over lopsided AES contract
Transport Minister Anthony Loke's revelation on what appears to be a lopsided agreement between the previous government and the two concessionaire companies of Automated Enforcement System (AES) is shocking to the Malaysian public. |Read more >|SunDaily
New Malaysia | Opposition | Aug 19, 2018, @ 13:02
MCA Youth demands Loke apologise over 'foolish' move to cancel AES summonses
MCA Youth has demanded Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic) apologise for allegedly making a "foolish" and "wrong" decision by cancelling all Automated Enforcement System (AES) summonses. |