Archive - 19 November 2014

AG Gani: Can't charge Ibrahim since no intent

AG Gani: Can't charge Ibrahim since no intent

Abdul Gani explains why a charge under Section 505 (b) and (c) will not stick.
Deputy speaker aims jibe at Bung's actress wife

Deputy speaker aims jibe at Bung's actress wife

PARLIAMENT The Umno MP suggests that Astro be closed down. [VIDEO]
What's behind gov’t company Pembinaan PFI?

What's behind gov’t company Pembinaan PFI?

KINIBIZ Is the RM20bil company a means to reward connected bumi entrepreneurs?
2014-11-19

2014-11-19

'Why is PFI late in filing financial statements?'

'Why is PFI late in filing financial statements?'

Ong Kian Ming wonders if it is trying to hide growing liabilities.
Indonesia swears in first ethnic Chinese governor

Indonesia swears in first ethnic Chinese governor

Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is known for his combative and no-holds-barred style.
'Muslim MPs must back Federal Syariah Court'

'Muslim MPs must back Federal Syariah Court'

Isma says their support in Parliament is compulsory if the proposal is tabled.
Gerakan backs mooted inter-faith custody Bill

Gerakan backs mooted inter-faith custody Bill

Its deputy chief supports Pakatan's plan to move a Private Member's Bill.
Perak sultan: Judges will continue dad's aspiration

Perak sultan: Judges will continue dad's aspiration

He says his late father aspired for a judiciary that acts without fear or favour.
Umno MP calls DAP lawmaker 'pondan'

Umno MP calls DAP lawmaker 'pondan'

PARLIAMENT Pua had refused to allow Azeez to interrupt his speech. [VIDEO]
Stop it now! Pahang sultan sees red

Stop it now! Pahang sultan sees red

He wants all illegal clearing activities in Cameron Highlands to be halted.
Selangor PAS denies its exco men approved MBI payouts

Selangor PAS denies its exco men approved MBI payouts

UPDATED 6.33PM MBI made decision to pay the RM2.6mil, PAS says. [VIDEO]
Sarawak reduces electricity tariffs

Sarawak reduces electricity tariffs

Effective next year, 130,000 low income customers to get a zero monthly bill.
Something wrong with Amar, says Gobind

Something wrong with Amar, says Gobind

Gobind says it is not wrong for DAP to ask Hadi to attend Pakatan meetings.
'GA debate should be on aligning views on sedition'

'GA debate should be on aligning views on sedition'

Shafie Apdal says the audience is not only those at the venue, but also nationwide.
Man in viral 'road bully' photos charged

Man in viral 'road bully' photos charged

Khoo Kok Ann was charged with criminal intimidation and mischief.
PPP leader issues school dare to 'insane' Kit Siang

PPP leader issues school dare to 'insane' Kit Siang

Chandrakumanan wants him to reveal which schools Pakatan MPs send their...
No decision yet on highway toll hikes

No decision yet on highway toll hikes

UPDATED 6.35PM Gov’t will decide by end of this year, says Fadillah Yusof.
'Sarawak deputy CM still living in 1990s'

'Sarawak deputy CM still living in 1990s'

Jabu had accused DAP of failing the natives’ poverty eradication plan.
Azalina raps 'busier than PM' civil servants

Azalina raps 'busier than PM' civil servants

PARLIAMENT She tells civil servants not to be arrogant while on duty. [VIDEO]
Rais: Doctored Najib photo a crime against society

Rais: Doctored Najib photo a crime against society

UPDATED 6.05PM Ex-minister says it reflects a society which is 'sick'.
We send kids to national schools, KJ tells Dr M

We send kids to national schools, KJ tells Dr M

UPDATED 6.25PM Many ministers and I send our children to local schools, he says.
CCM: 205 Malaysian firms based in Caymans

CCM: 205 Malaysian firms based in Caymans

Among them are 1MDB, HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Bhd and AirAsia Bid.
The forgotten human face in climate change

The forgotten human face in climate change

COMMENT The first in this two-parter links debate with oil palm, orang utan and folk.
MAS comes under fire for serving liquor

MAS comes under fire for serving liquor

Some groups want it stopped, others think wrong alcohol costs added to ticket price.
Flood situation in Terengganu worsens

Flood situation in Terengganu worsens

Four districts in Terengganu were hit by floods up to 9am today.
TI-Malaysia lauds Sarawak war on illegal logging

TI-Malaysia lauds Sarawak war on illegal logging

The group praises CM's resolve to combat timber industry graft.
Pua: Repeat it in House, I can refer you again

Pua: Repeat it in House, I can refer you again

UPDATED 6.30PM Ahmad had said the MP had misled the Dewan. [VIDEO]
MP raises a 'toll of coincidence'

MP raises a 'toll of coincidence'

UPDATED 6.30PM Issues are cutting back maintenance and compensating...
'Reduce RON95 price at Umno assembly'

'Reduce RON95 price at Umno assembly'

PKR leader Rafizi ups the ante, urging Najib to announce cut at Umno meeting.
Incinerator technology proven, says minister

Incinerator technology proven, says minister

UPDATED 4.32PM PARLIAMENT Rahman Dahlan says problems are operational.
Teoh's family rejects Shahidan's donation offer

Teoh's family rejects Shahidan's donation offer

UPDATED 10.35PM 'Thank you, but there are other ways for you to help.'
IGP: I beg to differ Mr Minister, Sabah is safe

IGP: I beg to differ Mr Minister, Sabah is safe

UPDATED 2.32PM Khalid says steps taken to ensure the state is safe.
In commemoration of World Toilet Day 2014

In commemoration of World Toilet Day 2014

2014 has been a roller coaster year for most of us in Malaysia as we are being struck by the rare drought and also water crisis in most of the states in peninsular Malaysia. Some of the major disruptions were caused by untreated sewerage that flowed into the rivers and forced water treatment plants to shut down.
‘Laws now favour bosses over foreign workers’

‘Laws now favour bosses over foreign workers’

If issues not handled, conflicts involving local workers will arise, warns Johor DAP rep.
Are we from Mars, wonders Utusan editor

Are we from Mars, wonders Utusan editor

Zaini bids to unravel the difference in mentality between the Malays and Chinese.
Shabery flays DAP 'ignorance' on Malaysia Day

Shabery flays DAP 'ignorance' on Malaysia Day

UPDATED 4.30PM He's 'sad' MP Lim Lip Eng didn't know Sept 16 is M'sia Day.
Sabah RCI Report must be debated

Sabah RCI Report must be debated

Accountability impacts on governance.
Two young criminals caned in court over robberies

Two young criminals caned in court over robberies

The caning was also witnessed by several prison officers and a medical doctor.
Try comparing Damansara Heights with S Korea

Try comparing Damansara Heights with S Korea

FREE YOURSAY ‘How can you compare KL to the whole of South Korea?’
Ahmad didn’t mean to mislead, he meant to lie

Ahmad didn’t mean to mislead, he meant to lie

FREE YOURSAY ‘It was a matter of ‘yes’ or ‘no’, but he said ‘no’ and got away...’
Expect Chinese bashing, Umno circus back in town

Expect Chinese bashing, Umno circus back in town

FREE YOURSAY ‘I've had it up to here with this 'tuan' nonsense from Umno.’
Non-Malays are supporting the ‘tuans’ in Pakatan

Non-Malays are supporting the ‘tuans’ in Pakatan

FREE YOURSAY ‘Syed Ali is making a mockery of the 1M'sia logo on his shirt.’
Under GST, which books are zero-rated?

Under GST, which books are zero-rated?

Booksellers and publishers confused, fear penalty if books wrongly categorised.
Toll hike delay involves RM559mil compensation

Toll hike delay involves RM559mil compensation

Gov’t has to pay the amount to concessionaires of 20 highways.
Index shows impact of terror growing in M'sia

Index shows impact of terror growing in M'sia

Malaysia in same category as Ireland, Ukraine, Georgia and Tunisia.
Over 1,000 to attend Mkini 15th anniversary

Over 1,000 to attend Mkini 15th anniversary

FREE Among the performers is Magnifico, a five-piece acoustic band.
End 'stupid urgings' to close SJKC, says MCA

End 'stupid urgings' to close SJKC, says MCA

'Despite multiracial enrollment, the narrow-minded still like to stir the issue.'
Najib pictured as Hindu priest, NGO files report

Najib pictured as Hindu priest, NGO files report

Malay rights NGO says doctored photo in Facebook is an insult to PM.