Archive - 25 September 2013

Ku Li seeks 40-year delayed review on Sabah, Sarawak

Ku Li seeks 40-year delayed review on Sabah, Sarawak

NONEUPDATED 8.50PM He says the review of safeguards for Sabah and S'wak was not done due to the untimely deaths...

Swiss probe on RM40mil Musa Aman case ongoing

Swiss probe on RM40mil Musa Aman case ongoing

NONESwiss AG says the case has nothing to do with its decision to close a probe on S'wak CM Taib Mahmud's assets in Swiss banks.
A risky bet masquerading as a safe haven

A risky bet masquerading as a safe haven

KINIBIZ Tiger tears into the complex ecosystem of exotic investments and offers a silver bullet to solve the problem.
Five docs sacked over Jakarta protest against M'sian docs

Five docs sacked over Jakarta protest against M'sian docs

Five contract doctors of Tangerang Selatan Hospital (RSU Tansel) in Jakarta who were involved in demonstrations to protest the presence of two Malaysian doctors at the hospital last week and on Monday, have been sacked by the by Tangerang Selatan Health Department.
Kenya raid projects Shabaab onto global jihadist stage

Kenya raid projects Shabaab onto global jihadist stage

ANALYSIS The sophistication of the weekend raid, involving 15 or so heavily-armed fighters, suggests careful planning and a trained strike force.
Former Kedah MB Azizan's health critical

Former Kedah MB Azizan's health critical

Kedah PAS info chief Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, who is also Azizan’s former political secretary, says central PAS leaders had been informed.
Low: Shun and report bribery during party polls

Low: Shun and report bribery during party polls

'We will be sending out a strong message that money politics has no place in Malaysiaʼs future by doing so,' says the integrity minister.
Najib giving us 'national retaliation', says Guan Eng

Najib giving us 'national retaliation', says Guan Eng

NONEUPDATED 6.45PM He blasts the PM’s broken vows of ‘national reconciliation’ following the proposed changes to crime laws.
Friday decision on striking out bid to halt DAP re-election

Friday decision on striking out bid to halt DAP re-election

UPDATED 5.55PM The High Court wull rule then if DAP is successful in striking out the suit challenging Sunday's special re-election of its CEC.
Gang rape law, heavier sodomy penalty proposed

Gang rape law, heavier sodomy penalty proposed

PARLIAMENT These and the use of criminal force by a spouse are new amendments proposed in Parliament to tighten the Penal Code.
FAQ: The Prevention of Crime Act amendments

FAQ: The Prevention of Crime Act amendments

FREE Unlike the ISA, detainees, for most parts, will have no access to legal representation and are unable to seek a judicial review on their detention order.
Don't try to revive communism, warns IGP

Don't try to revive communism, warns IGP

NONEKhalid says police would take stern action against anyone trying to bring into this country items aimed at reviving CPM's struggle.
Jambun denies he will join Parti Cinta Sabah

Jambun denies he will join Parti Cinta Sabah

'I am no longer with Star and have no intention to join Parti Cinta Sabah,' says the former deputy of the Sabah chapter of State Reform Party.

 

'No let-up in anti-TPPA protests during Obama's visit'

'No let-up in anti-TPPA protests during Obama's visit'

Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia will not back off just because the US president will be on a two-day visit to KL next month.
'AES operations takeover will be transparent'

'AES operations takeover will be transparent'

NONEPARLIAMENT Deputy Transport Minister Abdul Aziz Kaprawi says an audit firm would ensure the payment was fair.
Police budget for Kuala Besut by-election over RM8mil

Police budget for Kuala Besut by-election over RM8mil

NONEUPDATED 4.20PM PARLIAMENT In a written reply, Ahmad Zahid says this was for 3,364 personnel deployed. [VIDEO]
Sarawak pays price of 'third world maintenance'

Sarawak pays price of 'third world maintenance'

Some water treatment plants and windmills are not working after costing millions of ringgit to build, alleges state PKR head Baru Bian.
SEB urges Murum detractors to refer to action plan

SEB urges Murum detractors to refer to action plan

Sarawak Energy Berhad says the communities affected would be compensated and relocated according to the timeline set in the plan.
Gov't moots 15 years' jail for trampling on Jalur Gemilang

Gov't moots 15 years' jail for trampling on Jalur Gemilang

NONEPARLIAMENT In another new subsection, those flying a flag other than the Jalur Gemilang to represent Malaysia can also be jailed.
2013-09-25

2013-09-25

Politicians' sons surface in SerSol Holdings

Politicians' sons surface in SerSol Holdings

NONEKINIBIZ PM Najib's son Mohd Nazifuddin has emerged as a substantial shareholder in paints and coatings firm SerSol Bhd.
PM has private meeting with Facebook chair Zuckerberg

PM has private meeting with Facebook chair Zuckerberg

The discussion centred on efforts to bridge the digital divide and bring Internet accessibility as well as digital opportunities to the unconnected.
Dr M: Bring back shame and punishment

Dr M: Bring back shame and punishment

UPDATED 4.20PM Our laws need tightening to uphold the moral character of youth as over time, the quality of discipline has deteriorated, says the former PM.
Let smart people rise in politics, says Mahathir

Let smart people rise in politics, says Mahathir

UPDATED 3.04PM Don't overstay your welcome but encourage young people smarter than you to rise up the ranks, Dr Mahathir tells political party leaders.
DAP Malay leader refutes Zulkifli's '50 sen race' remark

DAP Malay leader refutes Zulkifli's '50 sen race' remark

NONEAriffin Omar says that the party does not promote racism, contrary to the claims made by former vice-chair Zulkifli Mohd Noor.
Think-tank: PM's spendthrift ways put country at risk

Think-tank: PM's spendthrift ways put country at risk

NONE Think-tank Political Studies for Change warns the true figures of the country's debt and deficit are way higher than estimated.

'Najib's anti-graft stance just lip service if policies stay'

'Najib's anti-graft stance just lip service if policies stay'

lim guan eng interview 160813 thumbnailChanging personalities without transforming policies is akin to putting old wine in a new bottle, says the DAP’s Lim Guan Eng.
'Don't forget that Chin Peng opposed democracy'

'Don't forget that Chin Peng opposed democracy'

NONEUPDATED 4.28PM Chin Peng wanted to turn Malaysia into a communist state, reminds former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad. [VIDEO]
Crime law changes not a return to ISA, insists Zahid

Crime law changes not a return to ISA, insists Zahid

NONEUPDATED 2.25PM However, the home minister refuses to elaborate on the proposal to re-impose detention without trial. [VIDEO]
Coup in the making, cries former DAP Kedah chief

Coup in the making, cries former DAP Kedah chief

Lee Guan Aik, removed as a candidate in the coming party elections, accuses the party's central leadership of wanting to oust the state's incumbent leaders.
Minister: Penang duo only investigated, not arrested

Minister: Penang duo only investigated, not arrested

UPDATED 2.35PM Police were only investigating the duo to determine if they were attempting to bring in Chin Peng’s ashes, says the home minister.
Gov't spent RM15mil to sponsor Cardiff team shirts

Gov't spent RM15mil to sponsor Cardiff team shirts

But PJ Selatan MP Hee Loy Sian says the Culture and Tourism Ministry should be creative in promoting Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
Hisham spurns 'weakest' tag in Umno veep contest

Hisham spurns 'weakest' tag in Umno veep contest

NONEHishammuddin Hussein dismisses the blog polls finding, noting this is not the first time he has had to ride out such claims.
More funds for football glory, PAS Youth tells MB

More funds for football glory, PAS Youth tells MB

Selangor PAS Youth remains hopeful the state will inject more funds into the football team to prevent the exodus of its players.
Jakarta 'yet to acknowledge' Zahrain as ambassador

Jakarta 'yet to acknowledge' Zahrain as ambassador

UPDATED 2.40PM So, he cannot formally be called Malaysia’s ambassador to Indonesia, explains the deputy foreign affairs minister.
Umno's blunder over Chin Peng's place in history

Umno's blunder over Chin Peng's place in history

Detention without trial revived in PCA draft changes

Detention without trial revived in PCA draft changes

NONE PARLIAMENT Another plan is to bar judicial review of decisions by a Prevention of Crime Board, except in procedural matters.
Muhyiddin: RM20mil for McKinsey reasonable

Muhyiddin: RM20mil for McKinsey reasonable

NONEUPDATED 3.02PM He says the plan took two years to complete and required input from international experts. [VIDEO]
Opposition claims to be in the dark over PCA amendment

Opposition claims to be in the dark over PCA amendment

NONEUPDATED 3.52PM PARLIAMENT PKR veep Nurul Izzah Anwar says to her understanding, even the Bar Council was not notified.
Surendran ejected from Dewan Rakyat

Surendran ejected from Dewan Rakyat

NONEUPDATED 2.55PM PARLIAMENT He was trying to raise a petition querying the custodial death of P Karuna Nithi. [VIDEO]
The country should be run by foreign consultants

The country should be run by foreign consultants

FREE YOURSAY 'Everyone knows well what is wrong with Malaysian education but dare not voice out because it might hurt someone.'
Guan Eng, don't underestimate the Malays

Guan Eng, don't underestimate the Malays

FREE YOURSAY 'The Malays are an intelligent lot and they have a conscience and a mind of their own. They know when Utusan is spinning a lie.'
Missing link in M'sian 'integrity pacts'

Missing link in M'sian 'integrity pacts'

NONECOMMENT The implementation of such pacts is not being monitored by civil society representatives, as in other countries.
You don't need ashes to build a memorial

You don't need ashes to build a memorial

FREE YOURSAY 'By denying Chin Peng his last wish, the government had inadvertently erected a monument for Chin Peng in the heart of the people.'
Coming soon, 'Tanda Chin Peng'

Coming soon, 'Tanda Chin Peng'

NONEFREE YOURSAY 'Soon we will get to see a movie where truth is deliberately distorted under the guise of ‘creative licence'.'
Bar Council 'not consulted' on changes to Crime Act

Bar Council 'not consulted' on changes to Crime Act

NONEUPDATED 4.32PM Amendments to the PCA have been tabled today 'without prior feedback' from stakeholders.
Two held for allegedly smuggling CPM mementoes

Two held for allegedly smuggling CPM mementoes

NONEPenang police chief Abdul Rahim Hanapi said the duo were held following a tip-off at 10.30pm as they arrived from Bangkok.