← Back to list

Zahid decides to spend the night at MACC, before court tomorrow morning

Oct 18, 2018

Zahid arrested, refuses bail and will spend the night at MACC

Image source: Utusan

Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been arrested by the MACC.

This, after the UMNO President arrived at its headquarters in Putrajaya at around 3pm today for another round of questioning.

MACC is investigating claims that funds belonging to a charity run by his family was used to pay off credit card bills.

Zahid will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow morning.

Meanwhile, his wife says Zahid refused bail, adding that he will stay at the MACC until tomorrow.

-----

11th Malaysia Plan's mid-term reviewed in Parliament

The Prime Minister has delivered the 11th Malaysia Plan's mid-term review in Parliament.

Among others, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad encouraged employers to provide childcare services and flexible work schedules for staff, and to increase women's participation in the workforce.

In the field of education, efforts will be taken to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, improving English proficiency and critical thinking skills. 

And as part of the political reform agenda, Tun Dr M proposed two-term limits for the Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Menteri Besar posts.

-----

Bung Moktar apologises over 'F-word' incident, motion to censure withdrawn

Image source: FMT

A motion to censure the Kinabatangan MP for disrespecting the Dewan Rakyat by using foul language has been withdrawn.

This, after the UMNO lawmaker issued an apology.

Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin screamed out the obscenity during the last parliamentary session, after being taunted by other MPs.

-----

Five shall leave, but only one shall remain... in the Election Commission

Image source: The Star

Five members of the Election Commission will leave in Janaury next year, after having their terms cut short. 

The EC Chairman says this includes his deputy, Tan Sri Othman Mahmood. 

Only one existing commission member will remain after January.

-----

Tolls to stay for now, but alternatives being studied

The government has reiterated that it will not abolish tolls anytime soon, due to the country's financial situation.

However, Works Minister Baru Bian told the Dewan Rakyat that several alternatives are being studied, such as decreasing toll fee, setting a flat rate, or giving discounts during off-peak periods, to help ease the burden on highway users.

The Prime Minister recently said it isn't financially feasible to implement toll-free highways, despite Pakatan Harapan pledging to abolish tolls in its election manifesto.