Archive - 18 March 2015

‘Before I took the oath as a minister, I declared my assets, too,’ says Khairy.

PARLIAMENT Rahman Dahlan says the indirect costs would be burdensome.

Wan Ahmad Wan Omar had brought the suit against the PAS duo.

The marriage solemnisation will be conducted by Najib himself.

An asset profiling system should be introduced, and include spouses, dependents and business interests.

Asiah's father was among 13 sent to jail for protesting 2009 Perak coup.

Jho Low has told international press of his ties with PM's family, says Rafizi.

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim) registers its sadness as the Syrian conflict enters its fifth year. A crisis which began as an anti-government rally on March 15, 2011, has now turned into doomsday for millions of its people.

Sarawak’s request for 20pct oil royalty rejected by Petronas, says CM.

Anyone who believes that an MP enjoys automatic immunity in Parliament is blatantly ignorant. I was just as ignorant until I was enlightened by Haniff Katri’s statement on ‘Politics of Gangsterism” which highlighted the fact that no parliamentarian enjoys full immunity from any actions according to the law.

Umno rep Md Alwi says Muslim MPs alone can't amend Federal Constitution.

To the Honourable Members of Parliament,

As a humble Malaysian citizen, I would first like to define just what exactly you were elected to do.

Activists show support for 13 who demonstrated against BN’s 2009 takeover.

I like asking my non-Malay friends if they feel any connection to the monarch. And a great number of them don’t and are puzzled as to why the Malays do. To them, the monarch has long outlived the modern concept of nationhood that functions under the stead of democratic values and equality among its citizens. There is no place for a feudal order that separates man from one another.

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.30PM Questions to Najib as MP and PM only can be asked.

The Czech-built vehicle can hit over 160kph on the ground and flies at 200kph.

The update follows yesterday’s announcement that Lee’s health had worsened.

QZ8501 FREE A spokesperson says officially the operation will be finished on Sunday.

Government reveals this in a written answer in Parliament today.

No directive to MPs on how to vote if bill is tabled, says BNBBC chief.

UPDATED 7.20PM 'Don't stop us from choosing the democratic way.'

Md Alwi Che Ahmad cites the legal wrangle over the term Allah to drive home his point.

It’s satisfied with his reasons for vouching for alleged gambling kingpin to FBI.

COMMENT Hudud does not win votes - good policy and good government do!

Tabling of the bill in Kelantan assembly seen as ‘provocation to break up Pakatan’.

UPDATED 4.41PM MCA's Gan says MCA has a duty to act if Umno endorses bill.

COMMENT ‘Put in place safeguards to prevent miscarriages of justice.’

He won't change his ways or step down willingly like Badawi, says Kadir.

COMMENT IGP Khalid has to take responsibility for what happened.

Defending his business interests, the sultan says he needs to earn a living.

However, he vows to mention it during his winding-up speech in Parliament.

UPDATED 4.05PM PARLIAMENT Will politicians fall prey to proposed Bill?

Sarawak Report makes its case in the latest of its series of exposés.

UPDATED 4PM In rare display of bipartisanship, Umno backs PAS on Bill.

UPDATED 2.35PM 'As he's prevented from attending House, rules don't apply.'

PAS VP challenges Tengku Razaleigh to table motion against PM.

The minister will reply, in Parliament, to the criticisms against PM Najib.

UPDATED 3.46PM MP claims gov't jet flew her to Indianapolis to oversee upgrading.

UPDATED 1.30PM She says Anwar's incarceration points to a whole set of issues.

UPDATED 3.45PM He stresses the law won't be applied on non-Muslims.

UPDATED 5.33PM It also wants Kit Siang, Guan Eng to quit for not stopping PAS.

She is being probed under Sedition Act and had been detained overnight.

UPDATED 3.40PM PARLIAMENT Pua says funds contradict SRC's financial statement.

FREE YOURSAY ‘There is freedom of worship, but politicians will divide and rule.’

The amendment removes non-Muslims' right to choose which law to be tried under.

COMMENT Opposition acted as adversary, but have been treated as the enemy.

FREE YOURSAY ‘That amounts to throwing good money after bad.’

FREE YOURSAY ‘He’s talking in riddles and expects his Umno MPs to understand.’

FREE YOURSAY ‘The public has a right to ask, as it is the taxpayers’ money.’   

Ministers a no-show at debate on the tax arranged by Anti-GST Coalition.

The Orang Asli worry that this is part of post-flood encroachment.

But many of those met in Kota Bharu are vague on what hudud entails.

CHEMPAKA  Its candidate feels a heavy duty in living up to Nik Aziz’s legacy.

COMMENT With ongoing crackdown, the gov't proves to be oppressive.

COMMENT At the Bar AGM, Shafee would have been given the right to be heard.

COMMENT After all, the world is but one country and mankind its citizens.