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June 20 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 20,2018, @ 23:54

Communications and Multimedia Ministry to audit two MCMC funds

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia will conduct an audit on two Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) fund groups following enquiries regarding their management. Its minister Gobind Singh Deo (pix) revealed the two funds as MCMC Fund, established under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and the Universal Service Provision (USP) Fund, established under the Communications and Multimedia (Universal Service Provision) Regulations 2002.​ | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | 1MDB | June 20,2018, @ 22:35

Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, cash and valuables

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says he shouldn't be blamed for the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing about money from the state fund appearing in his personal account. He does, though, have explanations for the vast sums of cash, luxury handbags and jewellery recently seized from his homes by the Malaysian authorities.​

  | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018, @ 22:33

Jalan Masjid India traders say they did not pay for Ramadan bazaar lot

A group Jalan Masjid India traders have defended a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) Youth leader, linked to a Ramadan bazaar fiasco at the area, saying they did not pay a single sen to him to secure the lots. Instead, Mohd Azman Abdul Rahman, who represented the group, said Bukit Bintang PPBM Youth chief Mohd Noorhisyam Abd Karim and Bukit Bintang member of parliament Fong Kui Lun, had assisted them in obtaining the licences. "Traders, for the first time, can operate their businesses legally here," | Read more > | NST

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 20,2018, @ 21:25

Selangor MB optimistic of resolving water restructuring issue next month

Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari is confident that the much-delayed water industry restructuring in the state will be finalised soon.​ | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 20,2018, @ 20:30

PM agrees to reopen Altantunya case if there is credible evidence: Ramkarpal

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has agreed to reopen the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case provided credible evidence is available and the rule of law is abided, said lawyer Ramkarpal Singh. |Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018, @ 17:40

Minister: Health Ministry’s Health Promotion Board to go

The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government has decided to abolish the Health Promotion Board (MySihat) as part of its rationalisation plan, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said today.  MySihat is a statutory body placed under the Health Ministry. It was established in 2006 and is governed by an independent body consisting of representatives from relevant ministries, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and professionals who are experts in health promotion. The body aims to promote health. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018, @ 17:40

Contracts for RM5b coastal highway project will be open tender, says Sarawak DCM

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg has directed that contracts for the construction of an RM5 billion coastal highway project will be awarded through open tender, Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Masing said today. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | GE14 Promises | June 20, 2018, @ 17:29

Broadband prices in Malaysia to drop by 25pc year-end, says Gobind

Broadband prices in Malaysia could be reduced by up to 25 per cent by the end of the year, Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced today. This was following the ministry’s implementation of the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) revision starting on June 8. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 20,2018, @ 17:39

Tony Pua gets to appeal against the injunction on 1MDB video

The Apex Court has granted leave to Tony Pua (pix) to appeal against an interim injunction won by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak on a video uploaded on the Damansara MP's Facebook page on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The three-man bench led by Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Ahmad Maarop agreed that there are questions regarding the case that needed to be answered in court.

 | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies |June 20, 2018, @ 17:27

MCA: Guan Eng's corruption exposes must go way back to Dr M's former term as PM

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng's efforts to expose all previous incidents of corruption and mismanagement must go back to the time of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's tenure as the fourth Prime Minister, said MCA.  The party's publicity spokesman, Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker, said Lim must be impartial and "not leave any stone unturned".  | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul |June 20, 2018, @ 17:10

Teoh Beng Hock case likely to be re-opened

The investigation into the death of Teoh Beng Hock is likely to be re-opened, according to sources. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng will be holding a press conference on the case together with the party's deputy chairman Gobind Singh Deo and organising secretary Anthony Loke Siew Fook later Wednesday evening. Teoh, 30, was found dead on July 16, 2009, on the fifth-floor corridor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam after giving a statement at the Selangor MACC's office on the 14th floor of the building. | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | GE14 Promises | June 20, 2018, @ 17:29

Broadband prices in Malaysia to drop by 25pc year-end, says Gobind

Broadband prices in Malaysia could be reduced by up to 25 per cent by the end of the year, Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced today. This was following the ministry’s implementation of the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) revision starting on June 8. | Read more > | Malaymail

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June 20 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018

Govt likely to freeze crabs export from Tawau, Semporna

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry is likely to freeze the overwhelmingly on crabs exportation in Tawau and Semporna while will make a careful study of mechanisms on it for the win-win solutions as part of preserving Sabah as a seafood heaven for the locals and tourists.  | Read more > |  BorneoPost

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018

Ministry to restrict sale of lobsters

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry will make a careful study of policies relating to lobsters, both wild and those bred in farms, said its minister, Junz Wong. According to Junz, he is determined to enforce a restriction on the catching of wild lobsters, as many irresponsible persons have been catching lobsters of any sizes, with some just finger size that are caught and consumed.  | Read more > |  BorneoPost

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20,2018, @ 16:46

Najib, Umno drop suit against Malaysiakini

After withdrawing from a couple of defamation suits, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak dropped his suit against Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd today.

Lawyer A. Surendra said the counsel for Najib applied to withdraw his case during a meeting in the chambers of judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 20, 2018, @ 15:14

Traffic problems in Subang on top of assemblyman’s to-do list

At the top of Subang Jaya assemblyman, Michelle Ng’s priority list is better traffic conditions in Subang Jaya. In an interview with Malay Mail, Ng said that one of the biggest problems plaguing Subang Jaya residents is rush-hour traffic. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018, @ 14:21

First Penang PR1MA Project to begin after three year delay

After a three year delay, Penang’s first 1Malaysia Peoples’ Home (PR1MA) project will begin construction by the end of this year. State Local Government, Housing and Urban and Rural Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the project had been given the green light by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) prior to the 14th General Election. | Read more >  | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018, @ 13:59

Tender for the seawall to be called by this year

The sea wall along the Padang Kota Lama promenade here will be reconstructed to minimise seawater, triggered by giant waves, from flooding the road and damaging parked vehicles along the stretch. The sea wall, stretching from Medan Renong to the nearby Navy base, will be built at a cost of more than RM10 million, to be borne by the Penang Island City Council. In recent days, Penang has been hit by strong winds and rough seas due to the inter-monsoon period. | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018, @ 13:07

Dr Mahathir's formula for South China Sea peace: Forget the warships

Keep out the warships and instead, have joint small-boat patrols – that is Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s prescription for maintaining peace in the disputed and resource-rich South China Sea. “I think there should not be too many warships. Warships create tension,” the 92-year-old leader told the South China Morning Post in an exclusive interview.

 | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 20, 2018, @ 11:00

Dr M says not anti-China, but against lopsided deals

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wants to strengthen diplomatic and trade ties with China, but urged the country’s investors to offer more benefits to local players. In an interview with Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, the 92-year-old said Malaysia will continue to welcome foreign investments, especially from major powers such as China, provided these result in jobs, skills transfer and a larger market for local products.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 20, 2018, @ 11:00

Dr M says Pakatan honeymoon won’t last forever

Pakatan Harapan must prepare for a time when it will no longer enjoy the current level of overwhelming public support, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The prime minister was equally realistic about his own popularity, saying that being in power inevitably meant that the public would eventually grow weary of him.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20,2018, @ 10:07

Deployment of army troops in Saudi Arabia to be reviewed: Mat Sabu

Malaysia will be reviewing its current deployment of its Armed Forces personnel in Saudi Arabia and is expected to make a decision on it in the nearest time, said Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu. In a statement, today, Mohamad Sabu said the government is reviewing the previous government's decision to place Armed Forces (ATM) troops in Saudi Arabia for the purpose of preparing for the evacuation of Malaysians in Yemen. "Malaysia has never been involved in an attack on Yemen, which is also an Islamic state.

 | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 20, 2018

Laws related to rights of natives to be reviewed

Laws related to the rights of natives in Sabah need to be reviewed, said Assistant Law and Native Affairs Minister Jannie Lasimbang. Presently there are over 150 laws in Sabah, she disclosed. She stated that it was imperative for the Sabah Government to look into the interests of the communities and the environment so that they would be looked after.  | Read more > |  BorneoPost

 

A New Malaysia | Budget | June 20 ,2018, @ 08:26

Fund swells to RM88 million

In just one day, the Tabung Harapan Malaysia fund grew by some RM13 million, thanks to more generous donations from the public. As of 3 pm today, the fund stands at RM88 million. | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies |June 20, 2018 ,@ 07:05

Dr M: Let Malaysia continue occupying islands in the South China Sea

Malaysia wants to continue occupying the islands we have called our own in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Dr Mahathir told the South China Morning Post that Malaysia wants to retain these islands and is not interested in occupying any others. “China claims the South China Sea is theirs, but those islands have always been regarded as ours for a long time. So we want to retain them,” Dr Mahathir told the Hong Kong publication. | Read more > | TheStar

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June 19

A New Malaysia | Opposition | June 19, 2018, @ 23:38

Combating money politics top priority for Umno, says Ku Li

Getting rid of money politics would be the most important issue to be taken up in order to ensure Umno’s integrity and the trust of the people can be restored. Umno presidential candidate Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said the party should place the utmost importance on this as it touches on moral issues. | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | Budget | June 19, 2018, @ 23:00

Ku Li: Finance minister’s statement made people sell their shares

Umno veteran Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today said that if he were finance minister, he would not define the country’s real debt. The Gua Musang division chief and potential candidate for the party presidency said that Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng lumped Malaysia’s debts together, making it appear that the government’s debt is over RM1 trillion. “I think it depends on how you do it, but it is not necessary to do it as such (revealing the total debt),” he said in an interview with Astro Awani.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

​A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 22:27

Land price disputes likely to delay RTS project

The Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) may take extra time to be completed as the negotiations on land acquisition in the Kim Teng Park housing estate may take longer due to land price disputes. The 4km cross border railway is currently scheduled to be completed in 2024.  "The owners of land in Kim Teng Park are not satisfied with the prices offered," he said. "We need more time to sort out the land price issue which costs about RM300 million." | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 21:36

Reduction in revenue sharing fee will aid airport development: MAHB

Under the airport operating agreement with the government, MAHB is charged about 11.5 per cent for the revenue sharing fee from its both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue. | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | 1MDB | June 19, 2018, @ 21:00

Embezzlement, bribery likely charges against Najib in ‘perfect case’ against 1MDB suspects, says Dr M

Embezzlement and bribery with government money are among the charges that Malaysia is looking to bring against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak following a probe into funds allegedly looted from the state-run fund 1MDB, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

​A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 19, 2018, @ 19:36

Government wants to bring back 'Look East Policy' on a bigger scale, says PM

Malaysia could extend new tax incentives for foreign investment in areas such as technology if companies promise to create better-paid jobs for Malaysians, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday. "The government now wants to bring back the Look East policy on a bigger scale," Mahathir said. --Reuters | Read more > | NST

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June 19

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 21:12

Chow hopes LRT project is implemented within five years

Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow is targeting for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project under Penang Transport Master Plan to begin during his tenure. Chow said the LRT project would take a longer time to complete in Penang but he hoped to see the project commence within five years. | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | Opposition | June 19, 2018, @ 21:04

Is PH willing to gamble away Malaysia's economic stability, asks Umno

Umno has voiced its concern over the downward trend seen in Bursa Malaysia, which it says could affect the performance of fund investment entities if it is allowed to decline even further. Umno, in a statement via its Strategic Communications Unit, said the situation affects entities such as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in issuing dividends in the future. Also affected by the impact of declining share prices of public listed companies in Bursa Malaysia, are the likes of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) and Tabung Haji. | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 19, 2018, @ 20:40

Johor MB to discuss high-speed rail, Batu Puteh issues with PM

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian said today he hopes to meet Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad soon to discuss issues related to the proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) and Pulau Batu Puteh. Osman said today he had written to Dr Mahathir on his intention of hopefully having the meeting next week. “I will state the Johor government’s stand on these two issues after my meeting with the prime minister.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

​A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018 @ 20:22

Dr M instructed me to expose financial scandals, says Guan Eng

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (pic) has explained that his actions in revealing the financial scandals from the previous administration were done on the instruction of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “All the exposé of scandals related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and other scandals were done on the instruction of the Prime Minister,” he said in a statement on Tuesday. Lim was responding to PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s suggestion that he asked other ministers or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to expose scandals as his position as the Finance Minister is deemed “sensitive”. | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 19, 2018, @ 19:30

Dr M: Malaysia could extend tax breaks for key foreign investors

Malaysia could extend new tax incentives for foreign investment in areas such as technology if companies promise to create better-paid jobs for Malaysians, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 18:53

IRC makes seven recommendations on institutional reform

IRC is currently looking into:
>> revamping the structure of judicial appointments;
>> limiting the concentration of executive power of a single individual;
>> abolition of oppressive legislation, namely the Anti-Fake News Act of 2018 and the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012;
>> reforms in enforcement and government agencies;
>> parliamentary reforms,
>> vetting processes for key public appointments with the aim of achieving a corruption-free society.

 | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 18:24

MACC raids Finas; Gobind says no compromise if corruption involved

The Communications and Multimedia Ministry will not compromise nor will it protect anyone if any there are elements of corruption or abuse of power found in any agency under its purview. The raid had to do with several allocations Finas had received.

 | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018, @ 17:55

Ramadan bazaar scandal, another report lodged

Another report on the abuse of power and the misappropriation of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) Ramadan Bazaar was handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today. Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) Youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman had also sent a similar report on the scandal to the MACC yesterday.  PPBM's Superior Council Member, who is also the Head of Integrity Bureau, Anti-Corruption & Misuse of Unite Youth, Dr Muhammad Faiz Na'aman together with the youth representatives of the national PPPBM, was present at MACC's headquarters to submit a report on the scandal.

 | Read more > | NST

 

​A New Malaysia | 1MDB | June 19, 2018 @ 17:22

Report: Malaysia seeks to lay multiple charges against Najib over 1MDB, says Dr M

Embezzlement and bribery with government money are among the charges that Malaysia is looking to bring against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak following a probe into funds allegedly looted from the state-run fund 1MDB, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday.    | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 16:54

Good chance of reopening Altantuya's murder case

There is a good chance of the case of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu's murder being continued, following the emergence of fresh evidence and the reopening of cold leads, according to lawyer Ramkarpal Singh. Ramkarpal, who is acting as counsel for Altantuya's father, Setev, described today's meeting with Attorney-General (AG) Tommy Thomas as "a fruitful exchange". | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 19, 2018 @ 16:11

IRC to submit proposed reforms next month

The Institutional Reform Committee (IRC) will submit its final report, with recommendations to seven key institution, to the Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) by July 15. “We have submitted our forth report to the council with the final report to be submitted by the middle of July.

| Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | Budget | June 19, 2018, @ 16:16

Tabung Harapan up by more than RM13m since yesterday

Tabung Harapan Malaysia’s collection has increased by more than RM13 million in just one day. The Ministry of Finance said the crowd-funded effort to cover the country’s debts has received RM88,365,035.07 as at 3 pm today — up from RM75,096,295.04 yesterday.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 16:01

Authorities urged to issue Sipadan permits to local operators

The Semporna Bumiputera Tour Operators Association is appealing to the authorities to allocate some Sipadan island permits to local operators. At the moment, 12 big companies are given a quota of 120 daily permits to take tourists to the island. | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 16:39

Business as usual for MaGIC, says CEO

The future of the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) seems secure for now following the attendance of Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng for one of its events at its building here today. During the launch of MaGIC's Global Accelerator Programme (GAP), Lim expressed his support for social and technological entrepreneurs during his speech.

| Read more > | SunDaily

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June 19

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 15:47

Give us time to fulfil our promises, says Guan Eng

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (pix) hopes the people can give the government time, at least until the country's financial situation improves, before fulfilling the promises made in its election manifesto. He said the current national financial situation is not good due to government debt of RM1 trillion. "We are still committed to fulfilling our election manifesto. | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018, @ 14:51

Trouble brewing over new Selangor MB appointment

Trouble appears to be brewing over the Selangor Menteri Besar post, with claims emerging that Amirudin Shari’s appointment as the new MB did not receive the endorsement of Pakatan Harapan (PH) parties. PKR’s Ijok state assemblyman, Dr Idris Ahmad, said Amirudin only had the support of the outgoing MB (and Selangor PH chief) Datuk Seri Mohd Azmin Ali, while he (Idris) had the support of all parties within PH.

 | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 15:16

Altantuya's father renews demand for justice over model's murder

Justice and revelation of the truth was the focus of slain Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu's father, Setev, today. Her father said the death of his daughter was like cancer that had spread through his family and he was now hoping the new Federal Government would be able to find the cure – to get to the truth of her murder.

 | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 11:20

Perak reps lodge report over medicine monopoly claims, demand Subra’s explanation

Two Perak DAP assemblymen have lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), urging the anti-graft body to probe recent revelations of a billion-ringgit medical supply monopoly. Keranji assemblyman Chong Zhemin and Malim Nawar assemblyman Leong Cheok Keng lodged the report at Perak MACC headquarters today and pressed the commission to get to the bottom of the allegations.

| Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 11:02

Rep questions use of generator at school in area with 24-hour electricity supply

Why use diesel powered generator for electricity at a primary school in an area where utility is available round the clock? The question was raised by Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Willie Mongin who said he was surprised when he was told SK Kambug still uses generator for power. Willie said residents in the area where the school is located about 70km from here, has long enjoyed 24-hour electricity supply. “This means RM9,000 is spent every month on diesel alone. This does not include maintenance and operating charges.

 | Read more > | NST

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 10:50

Report: EPF loses RM6b in investment value post-election

The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has witnessed its investment value in 10 public-listed companies (PLCs) drop by 12 per cent or RM6.09 billion, a month after the election that saw the fall of the incumbent Barisan Nasional (BN) government. Financial daily The Edge reported that in the aftermath of a stock market meltdown post GE14, the value of EPF’s investment in the 10 companies has dropped sharply from RM51.21 billion to RM45.12 billion within just a month. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 2018, @ 10:36

Agents have bidding cartel for drug supply contracts, source claims

Companies looking to supply medicine to the government would take turns to bid and limit competition, according to the person who exposed an alleged supply cartel raking in billions in commissions. | Read more > | Malaymail

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018 @ 10:44

Altantuya's father to meet Dr M on Wednesday

The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu will be meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday (June 20). The family's lawyer, Ramkarpal Singh confirmed that Dr Setev Shaariibuu (pic) would meet Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at 5pm in Putrajaya.

 | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 1040

Amirudin Shari sworn in as Selangor MB

Amirudin Shari has just been sworn in as the 16th Mentri Besar of Selangor, taking over from Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

Amirudin took his oath of office and was sworn in before Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Alam Shah. | Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018 @ 09:36

Ijok assemblyman Dr Idris rubbishes allegations of corruption

Ijok assemblyman Dr Idris Ahmad has rubbished allegations that he was involved in the misappropriation of funds from PTPTN loans. "I was made to understand that these allegations have been made via social media.

"This is the work of a liar and coward," he said during a press conference at his home on Tuesday. The message, which had made its rounds on social media on Monday, claimed that the assemblyman had allegedly misappropriated funds from PTPTN loans meant for Vision College students.  | Read more > | TheStar

 

A New Malaysia | Overhaul | June 19, 09:46

Experts say no to alternative HSR plan

A proposal for an alternative to the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur has little merit and should not be considered in the immediate future. Experts theSun spoke to have given the thumbs-down to the proposal for an alternative to the project, that will utilise the existing double-track infrastructure of Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). Economist Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai said although the alternative would cut costs by as much as RM50 billion, it would still not be feasible as it would yield a very low return on investment.

| Read more > | SunDaily

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018

Don’t bring money to my house — Shafie

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Abdal warned ‘towkays’ not to bring money to his house as he would call the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to catch them. He said they needed to start from now, a new government, a new Sabah not only with many resources but also among the developed states. Shafie said his intention was to serve the people, and the people had spoken – voices that wanted changes.

 | Read more > |  BorneoPost

 

A New Malaysia | New Policies | June 19, 2018

Developers awaiting new govt’s housing policy announcements

Sabah property developers and investors have put property launches on hold pending the new government’s housing policy announcements after the 14th general election (GE14). The Sabah Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Shareda) president Chew Sang Hai said the housing market had gone quiet with no new property launches this year thus far. “Developers are currently still selling old stocks,” he said in an interview here yesterday. | Read more > |  BorneoPost

 

A New Malaysia | New Govt | June 19, 2018

City Hall cleans up Tg Aru beach

Mayor Datuk Yeo Boon Hai yesterday monitored a clean-up carried out at Tanjung Aru beach. The effort was initiated upon the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister cum Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Christina Liew.  | Read more > |  BorneoPost