Archive - 17 November 2014

Pahang sultan to visit Camerons on Wednesday

Pahang sultan to visit Camerons on Wednesday

Long-term plan to restore the area is also in the pipeline, says state secretary.
Are Zoo Negara, Perhilitan unfit for their purposes?

Are Zoo Negara, Perhilitan unfit for their purposes?

Zairil Khir Johari, Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera, has publicly expressed his serious concern regarding alleged corruption and maladministration at Zoo Negara.
Nazri: Ministry to gazette Ashram as heritage site

Nazri: Ministry to gazette Ashram as heritage site

UPDATED 7.12PM PARLIAMENT It's expected to be gazetted next March.
ACCCIM: Half of SMEs don’t understand GST

ACCCIM: Half of SMEs don’t understand GST

The survey involves selected trade groups from various parts of the country.
Don't mess with me, CM warns timber tycoons

Don't mess with me, CM warns timber tycoons

UPDATED 6.20PM MACC to stem 'very bad' corruption in timber industry.
1MDB files to list energy assets in US$3bil IPO

1MDB files to list energy assets in US$3bil IPO

The initial public offering (IPO) plans have been delayed several times.
MACC’s appeal to quash High Court decision dismissed

MACC’s appeal to quash High Court decision dismissed

On Jan 30, last year, the High Court quashed the notice dated March 19, 2012.
Report: Continue BR1M, do away with subsidies

Report: Continue BR1M, do away with subsidies

UPDATED 8.21PM Subsidies benefit rich more, says Khazanah Research Institute.
Rafizi submits proof for motion against Ahmad

Rafizi submits proof for motion against Ahmad

UPDATED 5.50PM He insists deputy minister be hauled up for misleading Parliament.
Putrajaya dodging Parliament over Sabah RCI

Putrajaya dodging Parliament over Sabah RCI

UPDATED 5.47PM Bypassing parliament shows government's insincerity, says Sandakan MP.
MPs fume as TPPA queries go unanswered

MPs fume as TPPA queries go unanswered

UPDATED 7.01PM PARLIAMENT Deputy Minister Hamim Samuri declines questions.
'KL GDP higher than S Korea, lower than Seoul'

'KL GDP higher than S Korea, lower than Seoul'

UPDATED 7.35PM This is according to a Khazanah Research Institute report.
'Chinese can do business because 'tuan' tolerant'

'Chinese can do business because 'tuan' tolerant'

Chinese must accept the reality that Malays are masters of this land, Syed Ali says.
Gov’t plans to set up special court for GST cases

Gov’t plans to set up special court for GST cases

PARLIAMENT The special court would hear cases against unscrupulous traders.
Officer in probe leading to Teoh's death promoted

Officer in probe leading to Teoh's death promoted

From Grade 44, Mohd Anuar Ismail is now a Grade 48 officer, reveals Paul Low.
Don't steal limelight from sultan, MCA tells MB

Don't steal limelight from sultan, MCA tells MB

MCA urges Azmin to give the credit to S’gor sultan on the Bible return.
Passengers stranded after MAS flight turns back

Passengers stranded after MAS flight turns back

The MAS aircraft routes back to Shanghai after a 'technical anomaly'.
DAP's Pending rep referred to rights panel

DAP's Pending rep referred to rights panel

SARAWAK ASSEMBLY Violet Yong has to answer for ‘insulting’ Awang Tengah.
Returned Bible renders the coast clear for Azmin

Returned Bible renders the coast clear for Azmin

COMMENT This caps a run of good notices for the new administration.
DAP Pelawan rep won’t withdraw 'racist' remark

DAP Pelawan rep won’t withdraw 'racist' remark

I reiterate that Nangka assemblyperson is a racist, says Wong Kee Woan.
Support for HK protests wanes, poll finds

Support for HK protests wanes, poll finds

Police may move in any day to clear all the street blockades in line with injunctions.
Zam: Malaysiakini fears 'tycoons' behind rivals

Zam: Malaysiakini fears 'tycoons' behind rivals

FREE The ex-minister shares his views in relation to the news portal's future.
'Release cost benefit reports on TPPA now'

'Release cost benefit reports on TPPA now'

UPDATED 3.50PM Wong Chen says stand to release them after talks end pointless.
'Forced labour' a threat to electronics sector

'Forced labour' a threat to electronics sector

UPDATED 3.45PM 'Report on 28pct of workers are forced labour a threat to...'
'Stop talk on forming Syariah Federal Court'

'Stop talk on forming Syariah Federal Court'

After DAP complains, now MIC Youth says it will change nation's secular nature.
'RM3.8bil of 1MDB bonds used to repay debts'

'RM3.8bil of 1MDB bonds used to repay debts'

UPDATED 6.59PM Pua says using large chunk for this is 'clear breach' of...
Lead fight against extremism, Najib told

Lead fight against extremism, Najib told

Don't just tell the silent majority to do so, Teresa Kok urges the PM.
Don't prolong 1MDB issue, Ahmad tells Rafizi

Don't prolong 1MDB issue, Ahmad tells Rafizi

UPDATED 4PM All documents are with the speaker, says deputy minister.
Absent MPs set new Question Time record

Absent MPs set new Question Time record

UPDATED 3.43PM PARLIAMENT Question 23 was reached compared to usual 10-15.
Possible graft or insider trading at LLM?

Possible graft or insider trading at LLM?

Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) awarded the Kinara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex Skyway) to a company where one of it’s ( LLM) directors has a substantial shareholding and is a director.
Federal Court to hear 'Allah' appeal on Jan 21

Federal Court to hear 'Allah' appeal on Jan 21

UPDATED 2.15PM Case will go for a rubber set over the Herald's right to use the word.
Najib, revise Budget 2015 for oil price drop

Najib, revise Budget 2015 for oil price drop

MP SPEAKS This is to take into account the likelihood of lower oil revenue.
Isma, what's Umno been doing these 57 years?

Isma, what's Umno been doing these 57 years?

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is people in Umno and their cronies that are feeling threatened.’
Judge sees red with Taib's son's absence

Judge sees red with Taib's son's absence

UPDATED 2.45PM Ex-wife flies in from London for case, but Bekir skips.
Deaths in detention an arduous battle for justice

Deaths in detention an arduous battle for justice

COMMENT Recently, deceased's family denied evidence notes, court records.
10 resolutions to be debated at Umno AGM

10 resolutions to be debated at Umno AGM

COMMENT These should be debated instead of trivial or defamatory matters.
MBI to discuss RM2.5mil payout to Khalid's aides

MBI to discuss RM2.5mil payout to Khalid's aides

Azmin says excos have reviewed the audit report and MBI will deliberate.
Kelantan PAS blames 'guillotine' on media spin

Kelantan PAS blames 'guillotine' on media spin

UPDATED 10.24AM Deputy MB beheads mStar for making it sound like state's...
Replace failed state chiefs, Najib told

Replace failed state chiefs, Najib told

Umno supreme council member Tajuddin says the president is 'too kind hearted to act'.
Tok Guru: DAP needn't question Hadi’s absence

Tok Guru: DAP needn't question Hadi’s absence

Hadi Awang may have been sick, said PAS supreme leader Nik Aziz.
Umno will close shop if Malays not under threat

Umno will close shop if Malays not under threat

FREE YOURSAY ‘Umno can only rule if Malays feel threatened, fearful and helpless.’
'Questioning fatwa opens Islam to slander '

'Questioning fatwa opens Islam to slander '

PAS' Kuala Nerus MP says disagreements on fatwa should be raised internally.
Kelantan PAS on merry way back to Dark Ages

Kelantan PAS on merry way back to Dark Ages

FREE YOURSAY 'How much more medieval can you imagine PAS to be? Using a...'
Religion turned into a cult?

Religion turned into a cult?

Using Islam to demand absolute loyalty.