Archive - 11 March 2015

Bank Negara 'won't tolerate money-laundering'

Bank Negara 'won't tolerate money-laundering'

Governor Zeti says this when asked if the central bank will investigate 1MDB.
Komas 'Killing fields' case goes to Federal Court

Komas 'Killing fields' case goes to Federal Court

This to allow the apex court to rule on three constitutional questions.
1MDB not a systemic risk, says Bank Negara

1MDB not a systemic risk, says Bank Negara

KINIBIZ Governor Zeti says stress tests by the central bank confirms this.
‘Sleeping’ cops transferred pending probe

‘Sleeping’ cops transferred pending probe

A photo of them sleeping at their police beat base went viral on social media.
Reveal Umno source, 'storyteller' Rafizi dared

Reveal Umno source, 'storyteller' Rafizi dared

Umno man rubisshes claim of PM telling party chiefs about RM1bil injection.
1MDB: We will go silent during ongoing audit

1MDB: We will go silent during ongoing audit

UPDATED 6.36PM It adds full cooperation will be extended to the authorities.
Respect court decision in Nik Nazmi vs PP

Respect court decision in Nik Nazmi vs PP

We at Malaysian Progressives in Australia (MPOZ) believe that both the freedom to assemble and the freedom to express political opinion are necessary elements for meaningful participation in the democratic process. These rights are protected by the highest law of the land as provided in Article 10 of the federal constitution. Threatening those who exercise these constitutionally guaranteed freedoms with legal repercussions is unjust.
‘Will Shafee be country’s next attorney-general?’

‘Will Shafee be country’s next attorney-general?’

MP says de facto law minister should state whether this is the government’s plan.
Drawbacks of changing the dispensing system

Drawbacks of changing the dispensing system

The media debate on the ‘doctors prescribe, pharmacists dispense’ (DPPD) issue is getting hotter as both parties have forwarded their favourable points and information for the attention of the general public. There are many advantages in upholding the status quo as it has worked to the nation’s benefit, especially for the lower income groups. There is no need to imitate other countries with different systems.
Zahid mum on those banned from Borneo

Zahid mum on those banned from Borneo

List of those denied entry is under OSA can’t be disclosed, says home minister.
Shabery: Anwar petition first step to US meddling

Shabery: Anwar petition first step to US meddling

The minister warns the petition will set the tone for US intervention.
Rafizi and Lokman spar over GST at UM forum

Rafizi and Lokman spar over GST at UM forum

Lokman claims Anwar backs GST, while Rafizi zeros in on gov't leakages.
'Sabah should claim 40pct of GST revenue'

'Sabah should claim 40pct of GST revenue'

No negotiating as this is state's right, says Star Sabah chief Jeffrey Kitingan.
A hirsute jab from prince's wife to PM's wife?

A hirsute jab from prince's wife to PM's wife?

Tengku Azizah makes reference to Rosmah's remark on expensive hairdressers.
Re-ordering economy based on solidarity

Re-ordering economy based on solidarity

Several groups and individuals came together to form Malaysian Left Coalition (MLC) because we feel that there is a pressing need to consolidate the Malaysian Left to take on the urgent task of getting Malaysians to think ‘out-of-the-box’ and consider re-ordering our economy and society based on the principles of solidarity among people and respect for the environment, instead of continuing with the current ‘growth at all costs’ strategy that our government is following.
Penang assembly intruders get off lightly

Penang assembly intruders get off lightly

UPDATED 4.46PM The gate-crashers were only fined between RM1,000 and RM1,500.
Pakatan to file motion to censure Sodomy II judges

Pakatan to file motion to censure Sodomy II judges

UPDATED 6.05PM It is to condemn the five-man bench for their decision.
Shots fired at Pahang football captain’s house

Shots fired at Pahang football captain’s house

The bullets shattered the rear windscreen of Mohd Razman Roslan’s MPV.
Umno MP's speech  irks opposition, row breaks

Umno MP's speech irks opposition, row breaks

PARLIAMENT Azalina Othman’s words on Anwar Ibrahim, BR1M raise heat.
Ngeh to sue Ismail Sabri if no apology in 24 hours

Ngeh to sue Ismail Sabri if no apology in 24 hours

In a FB posting, Ismail had referred to a certain ‘Ngeh’ family from DAP.
Bersih collects RM40,000 for Major Zaidi

Bersih collects RM40,000 for Major Zaidi

The money was collected through a fund-raising drive for the ex-air force pilot.
Big money lured Dr M into politics

Big money lured Dr M into politics

UPDATED 3.30PM He says he should have stayed a doctor, but politics paid better.
'IGP jumped the gun with posting probe order'

'IGP jumped the gun with posting probe order'

DCM P Ramasamy declares May 13 FB post pointed at him is doctored.
‘Up to’, ‘waiting for’ and ‘it depends’

‘Up to’, ‘waiting for’ and ‘it depends’

If you care to follow and listen closely to the news, these terms - ‘up to’, ‘waiting for’ and ‘it depends’ are now the ‘favourite terminologies’ of Malaysia’s public administration.
Prices of 8,285 types of products reduced

Prices of 8,285 types of products reduced

PARLIAMENT Hasan Malek says the campaign involved 1,036 retail operators.
Microsoft rolls out foldable mobile keyboard

Microsoft rolls out foldable mobile keyboard

It connects with iOS, Android and Windows smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth.
Minister: Disputed land in water deal is 'collateral'

Minister: Disputed land in water deal is 'collateral'

Mahdzir Khalid says it’s in exchange for RM2bil grant from federal gov't to S'gor.
Ulama tighten grip with new PAS spiritual leader

Ulama tighten grip with new PAS spiritual leader

Haron Din replaces the late Nik Aziz Nik Mat, who passed away on Feb 13.
Now, PAS man nabbed for Kita Lawan

Now, PAS man nabbed for Kita Lawan

UPDATED 3.48PM Fakhrurazi Mokhtar is the fifth to be taken over the rally.
Country's external debt triples to RM740bil

Country's external debt triples to RM740bil

PARLIAMENT Foreign Ministry says this is due to foreigners holding M'sian bonds.
Let's debate, Hanipa dares Shafee and KJ

Let's debate, Hanipa dares Shafee and KJ

Sepang MP throws his second challenge to the gov't-appointed prosecutor.
Water disruption in Klang, Shah Alam and KL

Water disruption in Klang, Shah Alam and KL

Syabas says this follows water supply system upgrading work.
Gov't refuses to answer questions on Paul Phua

Gov't refuses to answer questions on Paul Phua

PARLIAMENT Alleged gambling kingpin's role in national security termed 'big secret'.
Obama must now listen to the 100,000 signatories

Obama must now listen to the 100,000 signatories

COMMENT The online petition has also become the 16th most popular one.
Gov't admits organising first Shafee roadshow

Gov't admits organising first Shafee roadshow

UPDATED 4.23PM The rest, says the de facto law minister, were by political NGOs.
MPs: Another RM1 billion injected into 1MDB

MPs: Another RM1 billion injected into 1MDB

UPDATED 4.20PM Umno division chiefs told of this, claims Rafizi.
Now PDRM, MACC and AGC will clear 1MDB

Now PDRM, MACC and AGC will clear 1MDB

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is after cabinet and 160 Umno division leaders cleared 1MDB.’
Tell gov’t not to charge more taxes, says Dr M

Tell gov’t not to charge more taxes, says Dr M

UPDATED 1PM The ex-PM says if so, the people may not vote for them next time.
BN fans finagle White House petition, get caught

BN fans finagle White House petition, get caught

The Americans remove 60,000 illegal signatures in support of Malaysian gov't.
Dr M: Sorry, no 1MDB questions

Dr M: Sorry, no 1MDB questions

UPDATED 2.15PM 1MDB is not about the university, we don't borrow from them.'
Ampun Tuanku, no faith in separation of powers

Ampun Tuanku, no faith in separation of powers

FREE YOURSAY ‘Separation of powers no longer exists, look how it’s been...’
Home minister denies IGP uses Twitter to scare

Home minister denies IGP uses Twitter to scare

PARLIAMENT IGP Khalid has been criticised for misusing Twitter to intimidate.
Azmi’s sedition challenge to be heard March 24

Azmi’s sedition challenge to be heard March 24

This is on the UM law professor’s questioning of legality of Sedition Act.
Penang says no action on dog event organisers

Penang says no action on dog event organisers

No punishment will be imposed on the Muslim woman seen carrying a puppy.
Gov't paid Shafee RM1,000 to prosecute Anwar

Gov't paid Shafee RM1,000 to prosecute Anwar

UPDATED 1.20PM PARLIAMENT This is the first time the amount is revealed.
1MDB's RM4bil Cayman funds now in S'pore bank

1MDB's RM4bil Cayman funds now in S'pore bank

PARLIAMENT The Finance Ministry says the amount is parked in BSI Singapore.
Hisham, Khairy trump Zahid for future PM

Hisham, Khairy trump Zahid for future PM

UPDATED 11.55AM A poll finds Hisham and Khairy are the more popular choices.
Gov't: Shafee has 'institutional memory'

Gov't: Shafee has 'institutional memory'

UPDATED 3.47PM PARLIAMEN T Thus, he can represent M'sia at AICHR.
Borneo states demand control over education

Borneo states demand control over education

They point the finger to the federal government for the declining standards.
Dress code an issue for female Muslim race walkers

Dress code an issue for female Muslim race walkers

The tudung-clad girls have to wear shorts so referees can see their knees.
MCA fears IS-link behind ‘Chinese blood’ tweet

MCA fears IS-link behind ‘Chinese blood’ tweet

A Twitter user urges war between races, saying Chinese blood is ‘halal’.
Toppling Hadi a tall order, says Youth chief

Toppling Hadi a tall order, says Youth chief

INTERVIEW Suhaizan Kaiat believes there is no leader on par with Hadi in PAS.
Remembering Razak Hussein on 93rd birthday

Remembering Razak Hussein on 93rd birthday

COMMENT He was an honest, towering PM who believed in constitutional rule.
White House petition restored, hits 100k target

White House petition restored, hits 100k target

UPDATED 9.15AM Malott elated that the petition crossed the mark.