Archive - 19 May 2015

Law for nation’s first nuke power plant to be tabled

Law for nation’s first nuke power plant to be tabled

FREE It will be presented to Parliament by this year, says Nuclear Power Corp.
Safety Board focusing on ‘uncorroborated MH17 facts’

Safety Board focusing on ‘uncorroborated MH17 facts’

FREE MH17 The team is analysing the procrastination in the plane crash probe.
Dr M shoots down PM's jet defence

Dr M shoots down PM's jet defence

FREE PM is putting his own safety above that of Sabahans, decries Dr M.
Dr M on 'silly' Najib and 1MDB robbery

Dr M on 'silly' Najib and 1MDB robbery

FREE In his latest blog posting, the ex-PM draws an interesting analogy.
Mahathir: Najib rebuts nothing on Altantuya

Mahathir: Najib rebuts nothing on Altantuya

FREE UPDATED 7.48PM 'Beyond saying it is an old case, Najib has rebutted nothing.'
Nik Aziz's son guns for PAS Youth chief post

Nik Aziz's son guns for PAS Youth chief post

FREE He announces his candidacy after 'mulling over a number of factors'.
'Inhumane to push boat people away'

'Inhumane to push boat people away'

FREE It adds to the trauma of their life-threatening situation.
1MDB's latest partner linked to Interpol fugitive

1MDB's latest partner linked to Interpol fugitive

KINIBIZ EXCLUSIVE Mulia Group allegedly has ties to fugitive Djoko Tjandra.
New fund to ease Muslim women's legal cost woes

New fund to ease Muslim women's legal cost woes

The new fund aims to help Muslim women who are unable to afford legal expenses.
‘Nearly 40pct of Kelantan folk without treated water’

‘Nearly 40pct of Kelantan folk without treated water’

FREE The state with the second highest was Sabah with 14pct, says Maximus.
No toilet left Pandikar flushed with anger

No toilet left Pandikar flushed with anger

UPDATED 6.33PM BNBBC chief Shahrir says this may have been the last straw.
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Ex-Mkini journo's film wins best student documentary

Ex-Mkini journo's film wins best student documentary

FREE Indrani Kopal’s ‘The Game Changer’ was made on a budget of US$3,225.
No funds no shadow cabinet, says Kak Wan

No funds no shadow cabinet, says Kak Wan

She blames the lack of parliamentary reforms on Pakatan's failure to form one.
Speaker tells of struggle for independence

Speaker tells of struggle for independence

Pandikar seeks to abolish minister in charge of parliament affairs post.
Sushi firm claims trial to soft drink price hike

Sushi firm claims trial to soft drink price hike

FREE The company allegedly raised the price of Ice Green Tea from RM1 to RM3.30.
'Let MACC probe those living beyond means'

'Let MACC probe those living beyond means'

FREE Advisory board wants it to have legal claws to scrutinise wealthy public officials.
Bonds subscribed from 1MDB not risky, says EPF

Bonds subscribed from 1MDB not risky, says EPF

FREE Chief executive officer Shahril Ridza says the bond is highly secured.
1MDB hearing – PM, Jho Low won't be called now

1MDB hearing – PM, Jho Low won't be called now

UPDATED 5.22PM PARLIAMENT PAC chief says first priority are former auditors.
PAS for all? Not quite, says Hadi

PAS for all? Not quite, says Hadi

UPDATED 5.23PM 'Fools' who can't resolve differences in PAS should leave.
'Anger towards DAP permitted by Allah'

'Anger towards DAP permitted by Allah'

UPDATED 6PM Muslims must be angry because DAP opposes hudud, says PAS chief.
'Why Aung San Suu Kyi mum on Rohingya crisis?'

'Why Aung San Suu Kyi mum on Rohingya crisis?'

PARLIAMENT Deputy home minister says 'jaguh dunia' not doing anything.
'Mahathir did not lie nor did I'

'Mahathir did not lie nor did I'

UPDATED 3PM However, Pandikar says Dr M embarassed himself.
'How did Altantuya case give justice to Najib?'

'How did Altantuya case give justice to Najib?'

Lim Kit Siang wonders why the PM thinks the trial had brought justice to him.
The Lady remains silent on plight of Rohingya

The Lady remains silent on plight of Rohingya

FREE Any kind of engagement by Myanmar has been conspicuously absent.
'No KLIA2 cost overruns, only job scope increase'

'No KLIA2 cost overruns, only job scope increase'

Transport minister says extra costs were due to new design specs.
Shabery: Were TV debates in vogue during Dr M's time?

Shabery: Were TV debates in vogue during Dr M's time?

Shabery Cheek says this when asked if he will host Dr M-Najib debate.
A narrative on declining education standards

A narrative on declining education standards

I would like to add to the discussion as to the decline of our nation’s education standards. As I am in active service, I can only use a pseudonym.
Fight Dr M like gladiator, Guan Eng tells Najib

Fight Dr M like gladiator, Guan Eng tells Najib

He tells PM to battle it out 'man-to-man' in a debate with the former premier.
PM misled Umno members on 1MDB, says Pua

PM misled Umno members on 1MDB, says Pua

He says it will worsen Najib's credibility and reputation in the financial community.
Guan Eng: Hadi big hurdle to shadow cabinet

Guan Eng: Hadi big hurdle to shadow cabinet

UPDATED 1.40PM 'He doesn't even consult his own party,' notes DAP sec-gen.
Dr M confused between Penang and Putrajaya

Dr M confused between Penang and Putrajaya

FREE MP SPEAKS Penang under Pakatan has changed for the better.
Pandikar did hand in quit letter but...

Pandikar did hand in quit letter but...

UPDATED 4PM PM did not open the letter and promised to transform Parliament.
Pahang sultan ticks off mining operators for polluting

Pahang sultan ticks off mining operators for polluting

FREE They should ensure vehicles were cleaned before entering public roads.
Gov’t to fight IS with jobs, economic growth

Gov’t to fight IS with jobs, economic growth

PARLIAMENT This to give a better life to those thinking of joining militant groups.
M’sian IS suspects aged ‘one to 60', reveals Zahid

M’sian IS suspects aged ‘one to 60', reveals Zahid

It is very concerning to the government as it involves children, says Zahid.
AirAsia looks to sell stake in loyalty programme JV

AirAsia looks to sell stake in loyalty programme JV

FREE The deal could value the business at about US$330 million, sources say.
Michael Chong backs anti-loan shark cop

Michael Chong backs anti-loan shark cop

FREE MCA's troubleshooter wants loan shark menace tackled.
No word on boat people pushed back to sea

No word on boat people pushed back to sea

FREE The boat was pushed backward and forward like ‘maritime ping pong’.
PM: Why fuss over GST but silence on BR1M?

PM: Why fuss over GST but silence on BR1M?

PM upset because public do not appreciate BR1M cash handouts.
Gov't explains why church protesters mollycoddled

Gov't explains why church protesters mollycoddled

UPDATED 12.46PM The anti-cross protesters had given their testimony in full.
Najib confident recovery plan for 1MDB will work

Najib confident recovery plan for 1MDB will work

UPDATED 11.40AM Soon or later, we will prove detractors wrong, says PM.
Bid to strike out Anwar’s pending qazaf appeals

Bid to strike out Anwar’s pending qazaf appeals

UPDATED 1.21PM Minister Jamil Khir Baharom and two others filed on May 13.
KWAP, EPF dumped a total of RM3b in 1MDB

KWAP, EPF dumped a total of RM3b in 1MDB

UPDATED 12.13PM This is on top of the RM4 billion loan issued by KWAP.
Do starving ‘pendatang’ deserve our help?

Do starving ‘pendatang’ deserve our help?

COMMENT We should have the compassion and moral courage to do the right thing.
Parallels between 1MDB and Scorpene scandals

Parallels between 1MDB and Scorpene scandals

COMMENT Najib’s family friends and an international money trail figure in both.
When silence in Parliament is not golden

When silence in Parliament is not golden

FREE YOURSAY ‘Questions on 1MDB shouldn’t have been rejected by Dewan.’
Four months on, Khir Toyo judgment still pending

Four months on, Khir Toyo judgment still pending

CJ had issued directive all court judgments must be delivered within three months.
‘Has Azmin suspended freedom of information?’

‘Has Azmin suspended freedom of information?’

FREE Gerakan supsects so, after DAP rep complains of difficulty...
Cops: No compromise with stubborn traffic offenders

Cops: No compromise with stubborn traffic offenders

FREE Only 35,339 of the 1.59 million summonses had been settled.
‘AG’s Chambers needs to prioritise GST cases’

‘AG’s Chambers needs to prioritise GST cases’

FREE Ahmad Maslan said this was to ensure all cases could be expedited.
Even the weather favours the in-laws

Even the weather favours the in-laws

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why must the jet take the longest route to fly to KL?’
Kelantan declares May 24 a public holiday

Kelantan declares May 24 a public holiday

FREE This is to mark the state football team’s FA Cup final match.
Will PAC probe into 1MDB yield results this time?

Will PAC probe into 1MDB yield results this time?

First probe didn't go into any depth - but that was before 1MDB got deep in debt.
PAS No 1 will decide Pakatan’s future

PAS No 1 will decide Pakatan’s future

COMMENT It appears that Hadi and PAS continue to be played out by Umno.
PM skirts link to PI Bala case in FAQ

PM skirts link to PI Bala case in FAQ

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib, explain the public disclosures by Deepak Jaikishan.’
Dr M and Pandikar enact a drama

Dr M and Pandikar enact a drama

COMMENT Its aim perhaps is to force a confidence vote on Najib’s premiership.
PAS' 'treacherous' chief must go

PAS' 'treacherous' chief must go

FREE YOURSAY ‘Mat Sabu, everything you say is sensible. The problem is PAS.’
Give BR1M to the poor, take back via GST

Give BR1M to the poor, take back via GST

FREE YOURSAY ‘Now with the GST, the poor will also have to pay taxes.’
Crime index falls even without ISA, says IGP

Crime index falls even without ISA, says IGP

FREE The crime index has been falling since 2009, says Khalid Abu Bakar.
Private dimension of public roles

Private dimension of public roles

This is the second in a five-part series.