Archive - 10 June 2015

PAS to co-opt six losers into CC, will they accept?

PAS to co-opt six losers into CC, will they accept?

There is a delay in naming them, possibly as a face-saving measure.
Johor sultan's new toy - a monster truck

Johor sultan's new toy - a monster truck

Unfortunately, the his subjects won't get to see it because its kept Down Under.
MACC 'names and shames' 726 for corruption

MACC 'names and shames' 726 for corruption

Public can access database in its website of those convicted for graft.
Sleepless Zaid calls Najib shallow

Sleepless Zaid calls Najib shallow

FREE On the other hand, he says Mahathir is a man of substance.
MP tells 1MDB advisory board to quit in dignity

MP tells 1MDB advisory board to quit in dignity

He says with only two meetings convened, it's hard to imagine they were up-to-date.
Minister happy with ringgit's drop in value

Minister happy with ringgit's drop in value

Nazri says it will drive foreigners and locals to spend more in Malaysia.
Sarawak PAS leader leaves party

Sarawak PAS leader leaves party

UPDATED 7.20PM Fidzuan says party elections outcome not the reason.
Amanah Raya shoots down 1MDB RM2b loan idea

Amanah Raya shoots down 1MDB RM2b loan idea

FREE Its chairperson says claim that it lent the money is 'insolent and malicious'.
Ministers quash cabinet reshuffle talk

Ministers quash cabinet reshuffle talk

UPDATED 7.38PM Hisham dismisses plot theory, while Nazri has heard nothing.
MB evades spat amidst warnings of turmoil

MB evades spat amidst warnings of turmoil

Azmin Ali dodges the issue and claims his gov't is strong and stable.
Malaysians can expect a hotter Ramadan

Malaysians can expect a hotter Ramadan

FREE The median temperature would be between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius.
MP: We faced objections to criminalise marital rape

MP: We faced objections to criminalise marital rape

As such, says Teresa Kok, another section was introduced in the Penal Code.
Syura council to decide on ties with DAP first

Syura council to decide on ties with DAP first

However, syura council has not set a meeting date.
Umno man: Just dandy for Dr M to lose billions is it?

Umno man: Just dandy for Dr M to lose billions is it?

FREE He reminds Malaysian public about two scandals in which billions vanished.
Allow an audit before destroying ivory stockpile

Allow an audit before destroying ivory stockpile

The trafficking of ivory is a very serious global concern, as the trade has caused many animals such as elephants and rhinos to come under threat by illegal poachers. African elephants have been particularly affected, as the species’ population has shrunk from 1.3 million in 1979 to about 434,000 to 684,000 today.
'Agong dismissed Anwar’s appeal for clemency'

'Agong dismissed Anwar’s appeal for clemency'

Minister Nancy Shukri says AG at pardons board meet but it was Agong’s decision.
Met Dept: Quake, tsunami to strike Pahang a rumour

Met Dept: Quake, tsunami to strike Pahang a rumour

FREE It says the news circulating on social media had no truth in it.
PAC raps 1MDB over latest unaudited accounts

PAC raps 1MDB over latest unaudited accounts

UPDATED 5.30PM It notes financial year ended on March 31, so where's audit?
PAS: Guan Eng's 'quit' urging upsetting Malays

PAS: Guan Eng's 'quit' urging upsetting Malays

FREE PAS veep says possible long-term negative political impact against DAP.
Arul: Authorities can determine if I lied

Arul: Authorities can determine if I lied

FREE UPDATED 4.17PM 'AG, Bank Negara and PAC have access to all information'.
Deloitte 1MDB audit - PAC absolves Najib's son

Deloitte 1MDB audit - PAC absolves Najib's son

UPDATED 5.50PM It says the matter has been clarified by the company.
1MDB boss perplexed by Dr M's shift

1MDB boss perplexed by Dr M's shift

FREE UPDATED 4.16PM Arul Kanda responds to questions posed by former PM.
PAC sets new date for Arul, warns 'no excuses'

PAC sets new date for Arul, warns 'no excuses'

UPDATED 5.27PM 1MDB president and ex-CEO Sharol Ibrahim will face the committee in August.
Drones being used to assess quake damage, mapping

Drones being used to assess quake damage, mapping

FREE The device equipped with a camera system could take clear aerial photos.
S’gor speaker: Top brass of GLCs can’t hide pay

S’gor speaker: Top brass of GLCs can’t hide pay

They can’t invoke the OSA, or claim FOI Act exemptions says Hannah Yeoh.
Many hints that Hadi is working with Umno

Many hints that Hadi is working with Umno

UPDATED 4.30PM These were clear at muktamar, declares assemblyperson Saari Sungib.
Permanent solutions needed for Indian poor

Permanent solutions needed for Indian poor

We refer to the Malaysia Nanban headlines today (June 10, 2015) on whether the homes of the Indian poor would be burnt down or torn down! In Segambut Estate it has been widely reported that gangsters were used  to tear down houses even in the wee hours when occupants were still sleeping.
Natural gas price supposed to be reduced, not hiked

Natural gas price supposed to be reduced, not hiked

The Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer) would like to highlight the press statement by the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry on Jan 21, 2015, stating “another factor to take into account is that the market price of LNG supplied to peninsula Malaysia is linked to the ex-Bintulu LNG price and the Japan Customs-Cleared Crude (JCCC) price with a time lag of two to four months and five to seven months, respectively.
Delhi ‘fake degree’ minister resigns

Delhi ‘fake degree’ minister resigns

FREE Jitendra Singh Tomar denies the charges and maintains he has a genuine degree.
'PAS has to be replaced, in a new coalition'

'PAS has to be replaced, in a new coalition'

FREE With PAS breaking off from DAP, Pakatan is dead, says PasMa leader.
Thai Navy due to end Rohingya mission

Thai Navy due to end Rohingya mission

FREE The plight of Rohingya migrants had been the focus of international attention.
Wan Azizah meets PAS on Pakatan's future

Wan Azizah meets PAS on Pakatan's future

She met with a senior ulama leader yesterday, but details are not available.
Guan Eng: Is PAS fooling around?

Guan Eng: Is PAS fooling around?

UPDATED 3.55PM CM says this on PAS making a U-turn on severing ties.
Not proper to debate Dr M in public, says Najib

Not proper to debate Dr M in public, says Najib

FREE UPDATED 2.20PM He laments 'Nothing to Hide' event went from closed-door dialogue to open debate.
S'gor PKR's dilemma - back PAS or DAP

S'gor PKR's dilemma - back PAS or DAP

UPDATED 4.51PM PAS rep warns this may plunge Selangor into a crisis.
Najib can't flee Dr M in Pokemon showdown

Najib can't flee Dr M in Pokemon showdown

FREE Humorous video on aborted face-off at PWTC is a big hit on Internet.
S Korea’s Park postpones US trip as Mers cases rise

S Korea’s Park postpones US trip as Mers cases rise

FREE Two more people died and 13 new cases were reported today.
Strict Pandikar shows two MPs the door

Strict Pandikar shows two MPs the door

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.25PM For interrupting Muhyiddin, who was wrapping up on 11MP.
 
STRESS, SLEEP AND ACNE

STRESS, SLEEP AND ACNE

Stress and the lack of sleep can influence the way you look....

Four foreigners held for stripping atop Mt Kinabalu

Four foreigners held for stripping atop Mt Kinabalu

FREE The men were Canadians, one of the women was British and the other, Dutch.
Safe disposal of medicine

Safe disposal of medicine

Medicines play an important role in our life.  They‘re prescribed for various medical conditions from pain to chronic diseases (such as hypertension and diabetes) and they’re stored in every household. 
IS YOUR HEALTH DETERIORATING LATELY?

IS YOUR HEALTH DETERIORATING LATELY?

Something is definitely amiss as these problems are not ‘normal’ aging problems, but rather the result of malfunctioning detoxification systems – an inability to cope with the body’s toxic load.
 

Copgate – 'Witnesses said they never bribed top cop'

Copgate – 'Witnesses said they never bribed top cop'

UPDATED 3.32PM MACC officer tells court witnesses denied wrongdoing by him.
1MDB owes ARB RM2bil, not one sen paid, says MP

1MDB owes ARB RM2bil, not one sen paid, says MP

UPDATED 3.10PM Ng Wei Aik says the GLC even yet to receive interest on loan.
Anwar’s lawyers want court to hear ex-top cop

Anwar’s lawyers want court to hear ex-top cop

UPDATED 2.35PM Bid filed to hear evidence from ex-CCID chief Ramli Yusuff.
Cops: S'poreans missing after quake have died

Cops: S'poreans missing after quake have died

FREE The body parts of the duo have been identified by the DVI teams.
'Croc bag' prompts call to give MACC more bite

'Croc bag' prompts call to give MACC more bite

FREE Learn from Hong Kong's ICAC, says opposition lawmaker.
Quit first to see if Penang falls, PAS dared

Quit first to see if Penang falls, PAS dared

FREE 'We DAP do not want to be arrogant, we are merely stating facts and figures.'
Honda M’sia announces ‘update’ for 46,710 more units

Honda M’sia announces ‘update’ for 46,710 more units

FREE The firm says some models are affected by the front passenger airbag inflator.
M'sia may exempt Chinese tourists from visas

M'sia may exempt Chinese tourists from visas

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.31PM Their number haS dropped sharply, he reveals.
11MP is a house of cards

11MP is a house of cards

FREE MP SPEAKS The gov’t is projecting a higher output despite lower input.
RM820k handbag not Rosmah's, says aide

RM820k handbag not Rosmah's, says aide

UPDATED 2.40PM Rizal claims photo in social media taken four years ago.
PKR, recognise parties with principles!

PKR, recognise parties with principles!

COMMENT Some were deluded but today, DAP realises PAS is no better than Umno.
1MDB's exoneration - PM 'silly hypocrite'

1MDB's exoneration - PM 'silly hypocrite'

Opposition MP gives a pertinent analogy of the treatment of the troubled fund.
Gov’t to move to curb human trafficking

Gov’t to move to curb human trafficking

PARLIAMENT Existing law will be amended - a move linked to trade deal with the US.
Gov't: Law doesn't recognise marital rape

Gov't: Law doesn't recognise marital rape

Nancy Shukri says government has no plans to criminalise marital rape.
'Very strange this Umno joy over PAS elections'

'Very strange this Umno joy over PAS elections'

FREE Ex-deputy president alludes party may have had an invisible hand.
Felda dismisses claim of mortgaging settlers’ land

Felda dismisses claim of mortgaging settlers’ land

FREE ‘The settlers’ land cannot be traded despite a fall in the share price,’ says DG.
PasMa to end up as Pakatan’s MCA?

PasMa to end up as Pakatan’s MCA?

COMMENT It will be window dressing and likely to win only in urban areas.
MoF: No cash in SRC International takeover

MoF: No cash in SRC International takeover

UPDATED 2.50PM Ownership transfer was done through 'dividend in specie'.
Rosmah just promotes, not run Permata

Rosmah just promotes, not run Permata

UPDATED 2.17PM She is merely a promoter of the gov't-funded entity.
Improved Asian rankings for four public universities

Improved Asian rankings for four public universities

FREE Idris Jusoh says Universiti Malaya rose to 29th place from 32 last year.
Gas Malaysia to raise gas price by 10.3pct

Gas Malaysia to raise gas price by 10.3pct

FREE The tariff adjustment comes seven months after the last revision.
A special place where Mkinians mingle

A special place where Mkinians mingle

FREE YOURSAY ‘I applaud the principle of an open forum - for all points of view.’
Anwar, beware the hudud albatross of PAS

Anwar, beware the hudud albatross of PAS

FREE YOURSAY ‘Anwar behind bars does not understand the true sentiments of...'
Ringgit doing well regionally, claims MOF

Ringgit doing well regionally, claims MOF

Despite slump, it remains best performing currency in the region, Parliament told.
By staying put, ulama are men of no principles

By staying put, ulama are men of no principles

FREE YOURSAY ‘Unfortunately men like Mujahid are few and far between.’
'Nik Aziz would not have backed muktamar motion'

'Nik Aziz would not have backed muktamar motion'

But conservatives have been planning 'break-up' for long, says defeated leader.
Arul embraces patented Najib Manoeuvre

Arul embraces patented Najib Manoeuvre

FREE YOURSAY Q: ‘Who ordered killing of Altantuya? A: I don't know the woman.’
Guan Eng should just sack us, says PAS man

Guan Eng should just sack us, says PAS man

FREE This way is more professional, says S'gor Dewan Ulama secretary.
Will PAS, DAP succumb to seven-year itch?

Will PAS, DAP succumb to seven-year itch?

The progressives in PAS are now the ones saying ‘cut ties’ with DAP.
1MDB’s Lodin spews misinformation again

1MDB’s Lodin spews misinformation again

They don’t realise the public has wised up.