Archive - 9 October 2013

It is essential, says Malaysian Institute of Integrity, as while there’s no provision to do so, similar mistakes kept recurring year after year.

‘Is it wrong for me to defend the constitution that protects the rights of Malays, bumiputeras and Muslims, which DAP is trying to abolish?’

Syariah court has ruled that son of slain Ambank founder has won the right to inherit RM1.8 million in cash and shares left by the banker.

Its executive director says while everyone including the police are entitled to their rights, crimes committed by civilians are just that.

This time round, 43 UM students are trained by Mohd Fairuz Khairuddin, the ex-DCM I of Penang who joined Umno.

The party is urging the BN state gov't of Perak to investigate why despite RM10.5 million invested, it's attracting less and less visitors.

The Land Public Transport Commission (Spad) will carry out a survey on the possible increase of taxi and rental car fares.

The police have released the name and photograph of a businessman who allegedly masterminded the high-profile murder of Arab-Malaysian Development Bank founder Hussain Ahmad Najadi in July this year.

Ali Rustam shouldn't point fingers at the Chinese alone for his electoral defeat in Bukit Katil, which is a Malay majority seat.

The Philippines’ Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed rebellion charges before the Regional Trial Court in Zamboanga City against Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairperson Nur Misuari and 60 others in connection with the Zamboanga City siege last month which left 12 civilians dead and 75 others injured.

The flooding situation in several eastern provinces of Thailand remains critical today, with flood victims unable to contact the outside world, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported.

'I will request that Parliament allows the proceedings of my explanation to the PAC to be broadcast live on television.'

UPDATED 4.50PM He claims that Malaysians believe the auditor-general is telling the truth while the ministers are not.

Mukhriz Mahathir's statement on Chinese schools makes it clear that Chinese votes are no longer important to him and the BN, says MP Teresa Kok.

MCA says although green is the official colour of PAS, the Islamic party shouldn't be confused for environmentalists.

Deputy director I Ahmad Rashid says the meeting will take place next Sunday, to address the grouses raised in the memorandum.

Thick haze, mostly from land-clearing fires in Indonesia, blanketed Singapore and swathes of neighbouring Malaysia earlier this year.

Some of them, who are Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party supporters, say it is a move to weaken the party further.

UPDATED 7.10PM The Penang DAP Socialist Youth has lodged a report on the RM1.6 million spent and which the auditor-general has queried.

KINIBIZ Any move to increase excise duties for ‘sin’ products will not have their intended effect if nothing is done about the illegal market.

UPDATED 3.35PM The organiser is yet to hear from former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who has also been invited to speak at tomorrow's event.

Labuan police chief Supt Adzhar Othman says the police investigation, however, found the man was lying and remanded him.

But, Ahmad Yakob says, they would not hesitate to buy cigarettes when the price for each packet had now risen to over RM10.

UPDATED 6.20PM The home minister is puzzled why his critics are not defending the rights of the police and victims of crime.

theSun’s veteran editor R Nadeswaran writes a critical commentary piece against the home minister and his remarks made on Saturday.

If there is no explanation, people may think I am a bankrupt, former criminal or have violated the party regulations, he says.

UPDATED 3.50PM He says Zahid's 'shoot first' remark is dangerous and proves that he doesn't understand the law.

UPDATED 3.25PM This comes after reps Goh Leong San and Lim Jak Wong announced their resignation as state opposition leader and whip.

MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin and Batu Burok rep Syed Azman question the high number of building collapses in the state.

UPDATED 3.55PM 'I urge MACC to take immediate action to penalise the sharks, not just persecute small fries,' says Anwar.

UPDATED 4.24PM New York-based Human Rights Watch says PM Najib must show he will not tolerate such statements or unlawful practices.

 

UPDATED 3.10PM They also want a strong showing of central delegates at the upcoming EGM to decide on major issues affecting the party.

The Umno Youth chief fails in his bid to amend his statement of defence with regard to Anwar's RM100 million suit against him.

The majority, who have an average investment of RM611 per person in ASB, will not benefit from the 10 billion new units.

Party president Dr Chua Soi Lek reminds Umno leaders that they represent all Malaysians and not just the Malay community.

Being fair, accurate and truthful.

If special rights benefit deserving bumiputeras, then Malaysians would view the matter in a different light, says the ex-TNB chief.

Khalid Abu Bakar says the PCA was different from the Internal Security Act (ISA) described by some parties as draconian.

PSM’s Dr D Jeyakumar hyphothesises that Tunku Abdul Rahman wanted to keep the CPM away from electoral politics.

It was decided that CPM central leaders, including Chin Peng, need not go through interviews, says Au Heng Fong.

KINIBIZ The airline also awarded a team of MAS staff with the iCAN award for their recent success in scaling the Himalayas.

The home minister's statements in Malacca reveal his total disregard for rule of law... and utter lack of respect for debate in Parliament.

Ex-minister Zaid Ibrahim says the home minister is not liable to any legal action because he was expressing a gov't policy.

Listening to many BN reps debating the amendments, I was convinced that the majority don't understand the rule of law.

FREE YOURSAY 'The rakyat can't be blamed for wondering if the DAP state chairperson is on the path to being a BN-friendly Independent.'

FREE YOURSAY ‘Looks like you must voice your displeasure against the non-Malays to win an Umno position.'

Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin, for one, says the suggestion was not suitable for implementation because of time constraints.