Archive - 15 October 2015

The ready-to-eat food packets would be distributed at flood relief centres.

K'tan police chief says it began on Aug 22 when 25 pupils went for a swim in a nearby river.

It says EC thwarted the legal process by not allowing time for appeal to be filed at Federal Court.

UPDATED 11.20PM | Some traders were angry at having to move but the reps say the new location is better.

This is in response to reports from customers over removal of a safety spec in a previously tested vehicle.

Anwar claimed that Mazlan had caused TV3 to publish the alleged defamatory words.

They have been given a warning letter though, says the Umno secretary-general.

Former Umno man Saifuddin Abdullah's defection is described as a blow for the prime minister.

According to ABC News, the rig has some of the fanciest extras around.

Serious reform is needed instead of piecemeal solutions, says Lim Kit Siang.

Tengku Adnan also notes that the former Umno MP failed to win the Temerloh seat in the last polls.

In making the call, former PAS veep Husam Musa asks state to consider its duty to all creatures on earth.

FT Umno Youth chief says Shah Alam should not hoard the profits for itself.

The Umno division leader says Ampang demo will kick off roadshow against the state gov’t.

UPDATED 5.40PM | He says he will present the solutions they come up with at the Asean summit.

Judge finds that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Adib Adha.

MyKMU says ex-Umno man's liberal views more in tune with PKR and Anwar.

Though rich in natural sources, Sabah and Sarawak have been sidelined for too long, it says.

DAP supremo says claim 1MDB not being investigated is affront to rulers' call for swift conclusion to probe.

The fake Whatsapp message claims trio will lodge separate reports on 1MDB tomorrow.

A research shows a majority of them are living beyond their means.

This includes access to higher education and skills training, he says on his blog.

He adds that he doesn't think Saifuddin will be disappointed with his new party.

Umno Youth exco member says he’s not suprised by Saifuddin’s move to join PKR.

This is Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang's reply when asked if he will follow in the footsteps of Saifuddin Abdullah.

Flooding is a rather common occurrence in our country, and especially serious ones happen in the east coast causing great damage year after year. Malaysians simply accept this along with the losses that come with it. Those who are lucky can move some of their belongings to a higher floor, but usually it will be too late by the time we realise it is flooding.

He gets the prestigious Asia House award for his business credentials and moral leadership.

Amanah Youth deputy chief also wants the government to review the contract with concessionaires.

The report was submitted by Secretary of State Kerry to the US Congress yesterday.

Sarawak Report says this information is contained in the minutes of a 1MDB board meeting.

UPDATED 2.35PM | Saifuddin says he quit Umno because of the way the 1MDB scandal is handled.

Its many recommendations have not been acted on, says acting chair Khaw Lake Tee.

UPDATED 1.45PM | Russian envoy 'surprised' with assumption that MH17 was shot down by a Buk.

A proper defence policy must be mooted - or we’ll be wasting billions, says Lam Choong Wah of Refsa.

UPDATED 1.56PM | Jailed ex-opposition leader also expresses hope that more will join PKR.

The agency says it has been intercepted by KM Rawa and a speedboat in Tg Pelepas.

The wing also calls on the Conference of Rulers to tell Najib to step down.

Based on Sprint and LDP revenue, earnings lost on Sundays alone will be manageable, says Ng Sze Han.

Hindraf urges the people to wake up and see how the laws of the country are being subverted by an extremely threatened and desperate group within Umno just so that they can hang on to power. Khairuddin Abu Hassan and Matthias Chang are being charged with security offences of attempts to sabotage essential banking and financial services of the nation.

COMMENT | This may also pave the way for others who are unable to introduce reforms.

The Gerakan chief also declares in an interview that his party opposes PAS joining BN.

WSJ says fewer bidders could mean a lower price for 1MDB's lifeline as bid ends tomorrow.

UPDATED 1.35PM | The bench unanimously rules in favour of EC retaining the redelineation that was earlier ruled illegal.

UPDATED 12.20PM | COMMENT | Above all, it will be an assist to a no-confidence motion.

At 9am, the ringgit was traded at 4.1060/1159 against the US dollar.

Concessionaire hiked rates after a ‘no compensation increase’ letter from highway authority, he adds.

YOURSAY | 'Put aside differences, place proper checks and balances, and put country on firm footing.'

He faces uphill task as opposition says it will move a no-confidence motion.

Minister counts down on Najib saying 1MDB issues would be resolved by the end of this year.

We are making ‘brains go down the drain’.

It is freedom that is required, NOT control.

Minister Abdul Wahid Omar says not feasible for gov’t to pay them high compensation in lieu of toll hikes.

YOURSAY | ‘She has more credibility than the entire cabinet and the AG combined.’

YOURSAY | ‘The wager is on... that the matter will conveniently die a natural death.’

YOURSAY | ‘Will Bank Negara please clarify if what Apandi claimed holds water?’

YOURSAY | ‘It seems his job is to protect 1MDB instead of protecting the country.’

MP SPEAKS | Instead of going after those who question, try answering the WSJ, NYT and Edge exposes first.

A question was asked whether Malaysians are over-reacting to highway toll rate hikes.

It’s difficult to be somewhere far from home on Sept 16, the date when Malaysia was formed in 1963 together by Federation of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore. Even though everyone knows that it is a public holiday to celebrate independence, do they respect and understand what Malaysia day means to this country? The truth is, I fear most people living in West Malaysia hardly understand the purpose of this Remembrance Day.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad, together with some out-of-favour veteran Barisan Nasional leaders, have come together and voiced disgust against the arrest of former Batu Kawan Umno vice-chief Khairuddin Abu Hassan and his lawyer Matthias Chang. While Mahathir claims the arrest is due to them being vocal against 1MDB, in reality that is not the reason they were arrested.