Archive - 15 June 2015

TH yet to sell TRX land despite Najib’s advice

TH yet to sell TRX land despite Najib’s advice

PARLIAMENT ‘We are looking for the highest profit,’ says minister Jamil Khir.
2015-06-15

2015-06-15

Jamil Khir: Aurat cannot be rejected or questioned

Jamil Khir: Aurat cannot be rejected or questioned

PARLIAMENT Furore over Farah’s outfit should be a lesson, he says.
'Deloitte busy with Edra, so couldn't audit 1MDB'

'Deloitte busy with Edra, so couldn't audit 1MDB'

UPDATED 8.50PM Ahmad Husni cites why 1MDB accounts still not audited.
1MDB's pays RM2.4b-RM2.7b in interest annually

1MDB's pays RM2.4b-RM2.7b in interest annually

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 8.45PM 1MDB has to pay a hefty sum after borrowing RM42b.
Dr M declares war on Perodua

Dr M declares war on Perodua

UPDATED 8.38PM It ties up with Suzuki to challenge in compact car market.
Dr M unconvinced Najib can resolve 1MDB woes

Dr M unconvinced Najib can resolve 1MDB woes

UPDATED 7.12PM To PM's claim that the matter will be settled by year-end.
Adenan wants to retire after five years

Adenan wants to retire after five years

FREE Hence he urges voters to give him the full mandate for another five years.
Thailand hands over trafficking kingpins to M'sia

Thailand hands over trafficking kingpins to M'sia

FREE PDRM was now compiling detailed information on the cases, says Zahid.
Suzuki inks pact with Proton to rebadge compact cars

Suzuki inks pact with Proton to rebadge compact cars

FREE The first model will be built at its Tanjung Malim plant from August 2016.
Pray that I remain home minister, Zahid tells cops

Pray that I remain home minister, Zahid tells cops

UPDATED 7.10PM Does this mean that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent?
Zahid walks off when asked on TMJ-Nazri spat

Zahid walks off when asked on TMJ-Nazri spat

Zahid Hamidi does not appear keen on defending his cabinet colleague.
PAS MP: Don't wait for the sack, just quit

PAS MP: Don't wait for the sack, just quit

Penang will not issue termination letters to mosque committee members from PAS.
EC appeal on Sarawak redelineation on July 9

EC appeal on Sarawak redelineation on July 9

This is when the Court of Appeal will hear High Court’s null and void decision.
Ferrari, Maserati prices to remain unchanged

Ferrari, Maserati prices to remain unchanged

FREE This is despite the GST and the depreciation of the Malaysian ringgit.
'DAP only offered to build mosque'

'DAP only offered to build mosque'

FREE Impian Kelantan Coalition says DAP was approached by mosque official.
Schools reopen in South Korea amid Mers outbreak

Schools reopen in South Korea amid Mers outbreak

FREE Five new cases were reported today, bringing the total to 150.
Graves relocation at Kg Baru Sedenak improper

Graves relocation at Kg Baru Sedenak improper

Part of the Chinese cemetery in Kampung Baru Sedenak, Kulai, has now been acquired by the Transport Ministry to make way for the Gemas-Johor Baru electrified double tracking project (EDTP). The affected area is about 33 acres and involves 123 graves.
Palanivel should resign now from all MIC posts

Palanivel should resign now from all MIC posts

The decision this morning by the honourable judge brings to close the MIC president G Palanivel vs Registrar of Societies (ROS) saga and allows for new breath of life to be injected back into MIC. In the judgment delivered, the presiding judge, after months of reviewing the facts of the case, had no other option but to conclude that all blame for this fiasco solely rested at the feet of Palanivel as explained in the verdict.
Second oil tanker goes missing in Malaysia this month

Second oil tanker goes missing in Malaysia this month

FREE Earlier this month, Orkim Victory was hijacked on June 4 in the same area.
Could Petronas’ RM109b project fall at final hurdle?

Could Petronas’ RM109b project fall at final hurdle?

KINIBIZ It could still technically be derailed due to environmental concerns.
Crown prince: Focus on 1MDB, not me

Crown prince: Focus on 1MDB, not me

FREE UPDATED 4.05PM He says Putrajaya should just focus on national issues.
'Speaker, excuse for PAC not going live is lame'

'Speaker, excuse for PAC not going live is lame'

UPDATED 5.36PM DAP raps Pandikar for not allowing livecast of 1MDB hearing.
Johor prince to Nazri: You are not God

Johor prince to Nazri: You are not God

FREE Ministers think they are untouchable, says Johor crown prince.
PAS MP defends DAP's help to build mosque

PAS MP defends DAP's help to build mosque

UPDATED 6.19PM There should be no issue, says PAS Kota Bahru MP.
Lawyer probed third time, now for criticising PM

Lawyer probed third time, now for criticising PM

FREE Eric Pausen scores hattrick for his tweets, to see Bkt Aman tomorrow.
Grassroots are united despite DAP-PAS split

Grassroots are united despite DAP-PAS split

DAP, PAS members are committed to unity, says PKR Youth deputy chief.
Wan Azizah: Solve urgent problems in Pakatan

Wan Azizah: Solve urgent problems in Pakatan

FREE Relationships must be reviewed in light of PAS cutting ties with DAP.
PAC to get Ambrin's 1MDB audit soon

PAC to get Ambrin's 1MDB audit soon

UPDATED 4PM Looks like audit department's prelim report won't be made public.
Pak Lah: English is important, but ...

Pak Lah: English is important, but ...

UPDATED 4.01PM He says education opportunities for all more important.
New way to collect debt from civil servants

New way to collect debt from civil servants

UPDATED 5.21PM Looks like Putrajaya hitting lowest rungs first, says MP.
Bekir admits in court he's worth RM1.185b

Bekir admits in court he's worth RM1.185b

UPDATED 4.30PM It is based on a report produced by his ex-wife's auditor.
More sexist remarks but Bung skips free again

More sexist remarks but Bung skips free again

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.40PM This time he targets Zuraida Kamaruddin.
MIC fails to quash ROS order for fresh elections

MIC fails to quash ROS order for fresh elections

FREE UPDATED 2.18PM High Court dismisses party's legal action against ROS directive.
MP to call Dr M as witness in Najib, Rosmah suit

MP to call Dr M as witness in Najib, Rosmah suit

Nga Kor Ming is being sued by Najib and Rosmah for allegedly defaming them.
What are we doing to battle respiratory virus?

What are we doing to battle respiratory virus?

FREE MP SPEAKS Clearly, too little. The authorities must act effectively, and now.
Taxing the rakyat is not the only solution

Taxing the rakyat is not the only solution

It is the third month running since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was enforced, resulting in a shift in Malaysia’s traditional tax system. While its implementation was largely smooth, the new tax regime has undeniably impacted both segments of community be it households or businesses, especially in coming to terms with the mechanics of GST which is predominantly dependent on individual consumption patterns.
Malaysian zoos mostly unfit for their purpose

Malaysian zoos mostly unfit for their purpose

We are currently surveying zoos and wildlife parks across Malaysia, mostly looking to see if they conform with a law that was placed on the statute books five years ago.
FGV  shares hit record low on Eagle High bid

FGV shares hit record low on Eagle High bid

FREE Analysts say its plan to spend around US$680m on the stake was expensive.
Bekir: I have not lived with Shahnaz for 12 years

Bekir: I have not lived with Shahnaz for 12 years

UPDATED 4.29PM However, he admits to trying to divorce her three times, but did not do so.
Najib vs Dr M video game: Enter Rosmah

Najib vs Dr M video game: Enter Rosmah

FREE Part II of the Pokemon 'Putrajaya edition' video has an explosive ending.
PM to table Budget 2016 on Oct 23

PM to table Budget 2016 on Oct 23

FREE It will focus on strengthening growth and ensuring fiscal sustainability.
People paying more for GST, admits MOF

People paying more for GST, admits MOF

PARLIAMENT It admits compared to previous SST, the public is forking out more.
Baru Bian shoots down BN's overtures

Baru Bian shoots down BN's overtures

FREE S'wak PKR head says no to CM Adenan Satem's invite to return to BN.
Lone PAS progressive Mazlan quits CC

Lone PAS progressive Mazlan quits CC

UPDATED 1.57PM Anak chief says he prefers to focus on Felda watchdog work.
Mahathir has a problem with everyone

Mahathir has a problem with everyone

From Tunku Abdul Rahman to Najib Abdul Razak, Dr Mahathir Mohamad has something negative to say about every prime minister who has graced this country. I wonder if Mahathir had been at the helm when our country got independence, would Malaya still be called Malaysia or Mahathirasia.
Felda spends RM0.7m a month to clean HQ

Felda spends RM0.7m a month to clean HQ

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.45PM Three bids came in for the tender, says deputy minister.
Nazri, behave like a minister, not thug

Nazri, behave like a minister, not thug

FREE YOURSAY ‘Don't whack here, whack there, no need for crude gangster talk.’
BUKIT HITAM UNVEILS AN “EPIC” SIGHT TO BEHOLD

BUKIT HITAM UNVEILS AN “EPIC” SIGHT TO BEHOLD

Bukit Hitam Development’s Sales Gallery for the launch of the developer’s state-of-the-art show units of Epic Suites......
Mahathir wants 1MDB to show him the money

Mahathir wants 1MDB to show him the money

FREE UPDATED 12.00PM 'Statements with no documentary proof quite useless.'
Answers, not vanishing act needed on 1MDB, PM told

Answers, not vanishing act needed on 1MDB, PM told

FREE UPDATED 12.54PM Don't do David Copperfield on debt-ridden 1MDB, says Kit Siang.
No, PM, the EC will prove Mahathir wrong

No, PM, the EC will prove Mahathir wrong

FREE YOURSAY ‘Fifty-three percent of voters at GE13 did not vote for Umno-BN.’
Defeated PAS leaders want to see Umno fall

Defeated PAS leaders want to see Umno fall

'No faith lost' progressives urge Umno’s end at a public meet.
Royal families must toe the Umno line

Royal families must toe the Umno line

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nazri, the culture minister, is preaching a culture of thuggery.’
Umno calls DAP’s mosque plan ‘insult to Muslims’

Umno calls DAP’s mosque plan ‘insult to Muslims’

FREE Kelantan Umno balks at plan regardless of whether funds halal or not.
Nazri is right, Umno is king

Nazri is right, Umno is king

FREE YOURSAY ‘The royal families are just a convenient tool for Umno.’
Nazri: Hadi needs Agong's nod to table hudud bill

Nazri: Hadi needs Agong's nod to table hudud bill

Agong must consent before bill to amend the constitution is discussed.
Nazri's 'whack' remark is spot on, says analyst

Nazri's 'whack' remark is spot on, says analyst

'Detractors need to brush up on English if they can't appreciate its real meaning.'
It’s 1,000,000! Mkini FB hits new milestone

It’s 1,000,000! Mkini FB hits new milestone

FREE The English FB page joins BM sister in ‘One Million FB Fans’ club.
Cops launch 'public mischief' probe on Nazri

Cops launch 'public mischief' probe on Nazri

Reports lodged against Nazri's comments on the Johor crown prince.
Umno Baru & PAS - together they fall

Umno Baru & PAS - together they fall

Islamic nations fail as they self-destructed.