Archive - 11 June 2015

Kg Bharu re-development must have Malay flavour

Kg Bharu re-development must have Malay flavour

FREE Special Malay-Islamic architectural guidelines set for new Kg Bharu development.
Ex-MB wants DAP to make first move on peace plan

Ex-MB wants DAP to make first move on peace plan

FREE He says DAP must retract its decision to sever ties with PAS president.
Fire breaks out on 15th floor of Parliament building

Fire breaks out on 15th floor of Parliament building

But nothing serious, and it is checked by building’s fire suppression water system.
'One prince does not reflect stand of all royals'

'One prince does not reflect stand of all royals'

Johor crown prince's opinion of Najib does not represent view of all royals.
Customs collects RM6b in GST revenue

Customs collects RM6b in GST revenue

FREE Of the total amount, GST paid on imports accounted for RM3.37 billion.
'Lone Ranger' Mazlan will decide on Monday

'Lone Ranger' Mazlan will decide on Monday

The sole PAS leader from the progressive faction will reveal whether he'll quit.
Is the declining ringgit temporary?

Is the declining ringgit temporary?

Bank Negara governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz publicly stated confidently on June 8 that “the current weaknesses of the currency will be temporary”.
PM wasn't frightened of dialogue, prince told

PM wasn't frightened of dialogue, prince told

'Courageous' Najib would have attended if dialogue was well-organised.
'Is PAS saying its clerics violated Islamic law?'

'Is PAS saying its clerics violated Islamic law?'

FREE Lim Kit Siang says it holds unless there’s a complaint it violates Islamic law.
Gerakan's 'Twitter king' goes MIA

Gerakan's 'Twitter king' goes MIA

Twitterjaya erupts in panic as Tan Keng Liang's Twitter account goes missing.
Agree to 10-year moratorium on hudud, Pakatan told

Agree to 10-year moratorium on hudud, Pakatan told

Hiding behind 'agreeing to disagree' won’t work anymore, says political scientist.
2015-06-11

2015-06-11

Once again, Arul accused of doing the 1MDB twist

Once again, Arul accused of doing the 1MDB twist

FREE Tony Pua claims 1MDB boss unleashes another attempt to mislead public.
'No husband charged yet for hurting wife to force sex'

'No husband charged yet for hurting wife to force sex'

UPDATED 6.51PM DAP rep says it shows 'reluctance' to pursue the cases.
‘Langat 2 delay may result in water shortage for 5m’

‘Langat 2 delay may result in water shortage for 5m’

FREE Mahdzir hopes Selangor would give priority to the restructuring process.
MACC director gives conflicting evidence

MACC director gives conflicting evidence

His oral testimony on Rosli's arrest differs from his defence statement.
PAS gets its ulama leaders dream - or nightmare?

PAS gets its ulama leaders dream - or nightmare?

ANALYSIS Now, will it stay stable if progressives keep out?
Felda said to seek buyer for North American assets

Felda said to seek buyer for North American assets

FREE The company has invited offers for its crushing and refining businesses.
Nur Jazlan keeps mum on royal lashing of PM

Nur Jazlan keeps mum on royal lashing of PM

UPDATED 7.16PM Pulai Umno division chief says that's Tunku Ismail's opinion.
Union in SFI set for court battle for recognition

Union in SFI set for court battle for recognition

A 24-year fight by workers of Sabah Forest Industries (SFI) for their right to union recognition may come to a head soon as the Kota Kinabalu High Court will hear on June 19, 2015 whether to grant the company leave for application for a judicial review affecting the matter.
1MDB hearing - PAC flays ministry for hindrance

1MDB hearing - PAC flays ministry for hindrance

UPDATED 7.25PM Failure to order the audit of latest financial statement draws flak.
Sabah speaker: PM right to dodge Dr M's ambush

Sabah speaker: PM right to dodge Dr M's ambush

FREE 'Mahathir is not interested in explanations. He just wants Najib to resign.'
Sarong gets Liow in knot with Isma

Sarong gets Liow in knot with Isma

FREE Isma president says transport minister lacks good morals.
PAC agrees to live telecast of 1MDB hearing

PAC agrees to live telecast of 1MDB hearing

UPDATED 8.12PM However, chief Nur Jazlan wonders who can give the green light.
PROs gain professional insight into media relations at Campuskini

PROs gain professional insight into media relations at Campuskini

Campuskini’s first workshop on 'Facing the Media' earned praises, kudos and strong recommendations from participants.
PAS progressives unmoved by olive branch

PAS progressives unmoved by olive branch

No joy on hearing winning ulama faction will offer seats on central committee.
More KTM shuttle trains to Woodlands needed

More KTM shuttle trains to Woodlands needed

It is another shocking news to train commuters that all southbound intercity trains will only stop at JB Sentral, hence commuters will need to take the shuttle train to Singapore from there. KTM owes the public, especially its passengers, a thorough explanation about plans to improve its service.
As expected, brickbats rain on PM's 'Tun' tweet

As expected, brickbats rain on PM's 'Tun' tweet

FREE Najib tells Malaysians not to be taken in by ex-PM's attacks.
Conflict between DAP and PAS set to drag on

Conflict between DAP and PAS set to drag on

PAS has to set up new syura council before 'sever ties' motion can be discussed.
Why is Dr M found 'guilty' only now?

Why is Dr M found 'guilty' only now?

FREE MP SPEAKS We wonder if accountability has gone out of fashion.
'K'tan no problem with DAP aid for flood victims'

'K'tan no problem with DAP aid for flood victims'

UPDATED 2.50PM Hatta says despite divorce, flood aid going to plan.
'Tea with Umno doesn't mean joining them'

'Tea with Umno doesn't mean joining them'

FREE PAS veep Idris Ahmad tells members not to make such accusations.
Cops will ensure safety when church puts up cross

Cops will ensure safety when church puts up cross

UPDATED 8.21PM Home Ministry is sure there will be no untoward incidents.
Is ‘VIP culture’ a form of discrimination?

Is ‘VIP culture’ a form of discrimination?

I have raised in the past about ‘abuse’ of status by some VIPS, but apparently either the VIPs are not literate or do not understand, and if if they do understand, do not want to take heed due to their arrogance/assumption that they are either above the law or exempted from the law.
'Confusing signals from PAS on cutting ties'

'Confusing signals from PAS on cutting ties'

UPDATED 2PM Ex-CC member wants new leadership to give a clear answer.
Home Ministry confirms Joshua a security threat

Home Ministry confirms Joshua a security threat

UPDATED 6PM Wan Junaidi says the Umbrella activist instigated people against China.
Another PAS leader quits Penang gov't

Another PAS leader quits Penang gov't

UPDATED 4.11PM Rosidi Hussain resigns directorships as PAS has cut ties with DAP.
Don’t spin on the value of ringgit

Don’t spin on the value of ringgit

So far two federal ministers have made comments on the value of the Malaysian ringgit. The first was by Minister of International Trade and Industry Mustapa Mohamed who said a weaker ringgit will benefit Malaysia in terms of boosting exports and foreign investments. 
S Korea cuts rates as Mers clouds outlook, 14 new cases

S Korea cuts rates as Mers clouds outlook, 14 new cases

FREE Dozens of suspected cases were tested in HK, though none confirmed.
Stop sacking now, united Pakatan warns MAS

Stop sacking now, united Pakatan warns MAS

Hanipa Maidin says reason given by MAS to terminate staff unacceptable.
Don't hide like Najib, DAP tells PAS

Don't hide like Najib, DAP tells PAS

FREE Cutting ties means quitting posts, says DAP sec-gen Guan Eng.
Pua absolutely wrong about Deloitte, says Arul

Pua absolutely wrong about Deloitte, says Arul

FREE Board and management met auditing firm as early as February.
Ringgit makes slight recovery against US dollar

Ringgit makes slight recovery against US dollar

FREE At 9.12am, the ringgit was higher against the greenback at 3.7300/7330.
Don't hide education reality with selective stats

Don't hide education reality with selective stats

FREE MP SPEAKS We should not be afraid to compete if we want to be ‘world class’.
Opportunism in US trafficking report ‘upgrade’

Opportunism in US trafficking report ‘upgrade’

Clearly, nation states and world superpowers are concerned about trade deals and huge profits as opposed to human suffering at the hands of traffickers due to failed government policies and initiatives.
Number plate bids 'secret' after sultan incident

Number plate bids 'secret' after sultan incident

RTD says winning bids were classified after Johor sultan's offer drew attention.
PAS hanging on to S'gor, Penang gov't posts

PAS hanging on to S'gor, Penang gov't posts

All are cautious about following Mat Sabu and Mujahid's move to quit.
Haris Ibrahim's bid to compel EC fails

Haris Ibrahim's bid to compel EC fails

UPDATED 3.44PM Judge says Haris's filing is premature and he has no legal standing.
‘Guard gave sarong fearing denial of service at RTD’

‘Guard gave sarong fearing denial of service at RTD’

FREE PARLIAMENT Liow says based on probe, action will be taken on the guard.
Gov't dismisses EC's poor integrity ranking

Gov't dismisses EC's poor integrity ranking

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 1.50PM Minister rubbishes report ranking M'sia at 114 out of 127.
If Nothing2Hide, why so much unanswered?

If Nothing2Hide, why so much unanswered?

FREE YOURSAY ‘It’s your duty and responsibility is to clarify 1MDB to rakyat.’
Ministry dodges question on Jho Low’s 1MDB link

Ministry dodges question on Jho Low’s 1MDB link

UPDATED 1.40PM It merely tells Parliament police probe on 1MDB is completed.
Dr M to Najib: Quit, submit to police probe then talk

Dr M to Najib: Quit, submit to police probe then talk

FREE UPDATED 11AM Najib must first resign to allow a full probe into 1MDB, he says.
Dr M: Crisis better than thieves stealing billions

Dr M: Crisis better than thieves stealing billions

FREE UPDATED 10.45AM Should we allow thieves to steal billions?
EPF has pumped RM80b into GLCs, thus far

EPF has pumped RM80b into GLCs, thus far

UPDATED 5.55PM MOF says RM25.29b of it was invested in Pembinaan PFI Sdn Bhd.
Hello, PAS initiated the divorce, not DAP

Hello, PAS initiated the divorce, not DAP

FREE YOURSAY ‘PAS' honour and integrity is at stake, not the other way around.’
RTD’s eyes ‘poked’ by social media

RTD’s eyes ‘poked’ by social media

FREE YOURSAY ‘I find it hard to comprehend that the skirt can ‘menjolok mata’.’
'MOF breaking law if 1MDB year-end audit delayed'

'MOF breaking law if 1MDB year-end audit delayed'

FREE UPDATED 12.54PM Pua tells gov't not to extend 1MDB's deadline.
Called a liar, the ball now in Arul’s court

Called a liar, the ball now in Arul’s court

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is he going to instruct his lawyers to take Mahathir to court?’
Najib and Dr M mess M’sia up, we pay for it

Najib and Dr M mess M’sia up, we pay for it

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib, this is not an excuse for you to do the same as Mahathir.’
Mahfuz says enjoying post-defeat free time

Mahfuz says enjoying post-defeat free time

Deafeated at polls, Mahfuz is coy about progressives’ regrouping efforts.
Malaysiakini bags Sopa's investigative report award

Malaysiakini bags Sopa's investigative report award

FREE Reports on Johor royal family's business empire wins Asia's top award.

It's curtains for Shafie Apdal, says Zam

It's curtains for Shafie Apdal, says Zam

FREE Ex-minister claims Shafie being blacked out from TV for 1MDB criticisms.
Peaceful solution to territorial claims sought

Peaceful solution to territorial claims sought

FREE Hisham says military solution not preferred in resolving claims.
Myanmar enacts unfair population control law

Myanmar enacts unfair population control law

On May 23, 2015, the Law for Health Care Relating to Control of Population Growth (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law 28/2015), which allows authorities the power to implement ‘birth spacing’, was signed by the President of Myanmar, Thein Sein. This is one of four pieces of legislation that together make up the ‘Protection of Race and Religion Laws’, a package of bills reported to have been driven by nationalist Buddhist monks with an anti-Muslim agenda.