Archive - 26 March 2015

Najib's 'hudud statement' fake, says PMO

Najib's 'hudud statement' fake, says PMO

It states PM told Umno lawmakers to vote according to their conscience.
'Shafee's roadshows his own business'

'Shafee's roadshows his own business'

Minister Nancy Shukri says his talks on Anwar's trial nothing to do with gov't.
Prosecutor: Co-pilot likely crashed jet deliberately

Prosecutor: Co-pilot likely crashed jet deliberately

UPDATED 9.11PM He refused to re-open door, sent the jet into fatal descent.
Gov’t wants the truth on 1MDB, says Low

Gov’t wants the truth on 1MDB, says Low

Audit not to distract comments away from debt-riddled firm, vows minister.
Shafee probe - 'ex-top cop not helping police'

Shafee probe - 'ex-top cop not helping police'

This in over a report alleging Shafee had falsified affidavit contents.
DBKL takes down 'sack IGP' banner but...

DBKL takes down 'sack IGP' banner but...

Unfazed Kita Lawan activists vow to put the banner up again tonight.
Gov't refuses to reveal stand on Hadi's bill

Gov't refuses to reveal stand on Hadi's bill

Fending off queries from PAS, Jamil Khir says they will do so only when it is tabled.
Bar Council fights Shafee's gag order

Bar Council fights Shafee's gag order

It has filed a bid to set aside the injunction obtained by the senior lawyer.
Tempers flare in the House over hudud and rulers

Tempers flare in the House over hudud and rulers

UPDATED 7.25PM PAS MPs livid when told amendments not raised at rulers meet.
2015-03-26

2015-03-26

Balance of flood funds is safe, says minister

Balance of flood funds is safe, says minister

Flood victims were also given the royal treatment, says Shahidan Kassim.
PKR's dilemma in the hudud minefield

PKR's dilemma in the hudud minefield

Will PKR be able to convince its Muslim MPs to vote along party lines?
Sabah DAP wants PAS-less 'Pakatan Baru'

Sabah DAP wants PAS-less 'Pakatan Baru'

However, Sabah PKR leader Darell Leiking is in the dark about the issue.
Kit Siang envisions graft, cronyism-free new gov't

Kit Siang envisions graft, cronyism-free new gov't

However, he says whether this is explored depends on Najib.
DAP organ 'Roketkini' under sedition probe

DAP organ 'Roketkini' under sedition probe

UPDATED 5.25PM Klang MP is called to Bukit Aman to give his statement.
Is language proficiency the real issue?

Is language proficiency the real issue?

Like many of my linguist friends, I do not advocate polished accents and immaculate grammar. I celebrate dialects and creole, bask in foreign languages spoken in regional accents and adore toddler speak, lisps and all.
'Land issue causing delay of RM90mil RTM facility'

'Land issue causing delay of RM90mil RTM facility'

Shabery Cheek has no explanation for lack of equipment in the building.
Realign Dash out of Damansara Perdana

Realign Dash out of Damansara Perdana

This press statement is released in relation to the statement made by the Selangor Menteri Besar on March 23, 2015 and the concluding speech of the Works Minister in Parliament on March 24, 2015 respectively, in relation to the Damansara-Shah Alam Highway (Dash).
CM wins suit against three papers, Perkasa leader

CM wins suit against three papers, Perkasa leader

UPDATED 5.41PM Court orders them to cough up RM550,000 to Guan Eng.
Conference of Rulers 'never discussed hudud'

Conference of Rulers 'never discussed hudud'

UPDATED 5.15PM The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal says this after lodging police report.
Guan Eng slaps his own face, says MCA

Guan Eng slaps his own face, says MCA

DAP clinging to PAS in hope of capturing Putrajaya, says Chew Mei Fun.
Sarawak PKR urges ‘united front’ against hudud

Sarawak PKR urges ‘united front’ against hudud

Baru Bian calls for S'wakians to defend the federal and state constitutions.
Khir says sorry in car and cows case

Khir says sorry in car and cows case

UPDATED 5.04PM Khalid drops suit against Khir who accused him of graft.
Nik Nazmi: Muslims must rely on faith and reason

Nik Nazmi: Muslims must rely on faith and reason

PKR leader tells Paris forum that extremism arises from quest for quick fixes.
Sarawak leader okay with hudud in Kelantan

Sarawak leader okay with hudud in Kelantan

Alexander Nanta Linggi says Sarawak won't emulate Kelantan.
Penang CM: Improve ferry services, not hike fares

Penang CM: Improve ferry services, not hike fares

Guan Eng opposes federal government's plan to increase fares to cover losses.
Did BN agree to Kelantan Umno's hudud stand?

Did BN agree to Kelantan Umno's hudud stand?

When asked this, Mustapa Mohamed avoids giving a direct answer.
Muslim NGO: Eric Paulsen anti-Islam, stop him

Muslim NGO: Eric Paulsen anti-Islam, stop him

Pembina says the lawyer is a threat to racial harmony in the country.
More than 1,300 meds added to zero GST list

More than 1,300 meds added to zero GST list

It includes a cholesterol-reducing drug the anti-GST group asked about.
Investment carve-outs shown in leaked TPPA draft

Investment carve-outs shown in leaked TPPA draft

This is according to a draft text released by Wikileaks yesterday.
PAS: Wasn't Kajang Move treachery?

PAS: Wasn't Kajang Move treachery?

Dewan Ulama recalls this in defending Hadi over accusations of betrayal.
Activist takes EC to court on redelineation

Activist takes EC to court on redelineation

UPDATED 3.05PM Haris Ibrahim wants it to publish all boundary info.
MRSM still silent over barring of crucifixes

MRSM still silent over barring of crucifixes

Mara has been asked whether religious restrictions at its colleges still in force.
Hadi's son: Hudud barbaric, hanging isn't?

Hadi's son: Hudud barbaric, hanging isn't?

Muhammad Khalil slams those spreading what he called 'hududphobia'.
Don't be a parrot; Hadi targets PKR's Muslims

Don't be a parrot; Hadi targets PKR's Muslims

UPDATED 2.15PM He ticks off Muslim hudud opponents, apparently targeting PKR.
Check documents of Pakistanis in Sabah

Check documents of Pakistanis in Sabah

LETTER Heeding the call by Sabah and Sarawak Chief Justice would help solve issue of illegals.
Macau junket operators plan US$4bil Vietnam casino

Macau junket operators plan US$4bil Vietnam casino

Casino operators in Macau have been shifting to other Asian locales.
DAP: List buyers of 1MDB bonds via Goldman Sachs

DAP: List buyers of 1MDB bonds via Goldman Sachs

UPDATED 2.32PM It claims M’sia ripped off, commissions way above market rate.
Minister may face rights panel on 1MDB loan

Minister may face rights panel on 1MDB loan

UPDATED 2.21PM PKR wants to refer Husni to committee for misleading House.
Pua: Minister deserves Oscar for 1MDB act

Pua: Minister deserves Oscar for 1MDB act

DAP MP takes Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah to task for 'chickening out' on crucial posers.
Power to remove PAS from exco lies with Azmin

Power to remove PAS from exco lies with Azmin

If hudud is part of Islam, thus to reject hudud law will be seen as akin to rejecting Islam. I do not think that it is proper for anyone to disrespect Islam. However, given Malaysia’s multiracial and multi-religious fabric, we can reject PAS and its intention to enforce hudud law into public life instead.
PM gives one-liner to query on 1MDB loans

PM gives one-liner to query on 1MDB loans

PARLIAMENT PM merely states that RM5bil owed to local banks.
'Six deaths in three months, cops must answer'

'Six deaths in three months, cops must answer'

Suaram wants details of Mohd Zafari's 'sudden death' in custody.
Comparing Lee Kuan Yew and Mahathir

Comparing Lee Kuan Yew and Mahathir

Much in common, but also very disparate.
Najib, ministers pay last respects to late Lee Kuan Yew

Najib, ministers pay last respects to late Lee Kuan Yew

Najib says Kuan Yew would go down in history as a great man.
Reports: Germanwings pilot alone in cockpit

Reports: Germanwings pilot alone in cockpit

Towards the end of the recording the alarm indicating ground proximity can be heard.
Federal Court: Boom gates in housing areas are legal

Federal Court: Boom gates in housing areas are legal

It says regulated access to a defined area was not an obstruction in law.
Ampun Tuanku, the Dugongs beg to differ

Ampun Tuanku, the Dugongs beg to differ

SPECIAL REPORT Hue and cry over Forest City continues... But, will there be justice?

DAP sends signal to party’s grassroots

DAP sends signal to party’s grassroots

FREE YOURSAY ‘If it thinks hudud is a must, Pakatan has to look elsewhere.’
Every PM has been firm against hudud but Najib

Every PM has been firm against hudud but Najib

MP SPEAKS None has hesitated, unlike Najib who agonises over answer.
The hudud rock now in Najib’s place

The hudud rock now in Najib’s place

FREE YOURSAY ‘It looks like he is going to back down from Umno’s public pledge.’
MP sees red over RM300mil new DBKL HQ

MP sees red over RM300mil new DBKL HQ

Teresa Kok says the money can be better spent on low-cost homes.
Come GST, time to stash cash under our pillows?

Come GST, time to stash cash under our pillows?

KINIBIZ Now it is set in stone that the banks will also charge GST.
Remembering my mum, Lim Geok Lian

Remembering my mum, Lim Geok Lian

COMMENT Ex-ISA detainee in Singapore recalls the anguish felt by her mother.
After hudud, PAS becomes hard of hearing

After hudud, PAS becomes hard of hearing

FREE YOURSAY ‘If PAS is brave to implement hudud, why no guts to quit Pakatan?’
Cops to monitor all social media to curb sedition

Cops to monitor all social media to curb sedition

IGP says 126,000 cops are watching social media round the clock.
Khairy, don’t hide behind MACC’s skirt

Khairy, don’t hide behind MACC’s skirt

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why don't you declare your assets to your real boss - the people?’
Hudud not part of police chief's job description

Hudud not part of police chief's job description

COMMENT His job is to stop the IS menace, instead of pontificating on political issues.
KPMG defends 1MDB audit

KPMG defends 1MDB audit

UPDATED 2.49PM Audit was conducted in accordance with global standards, it says.
'Sack IGP' banner awaits top cop near Bukit Aman

'Sack IGP' banner awaits top cop near Bukit Aman

Activists puts it up near KL City Hall a stone's throw away from the police HQ.