Archive - 16 October 2015

Protection clauses, said Mustapa, have been included during negotiations.

International trade and industry minister says however, the country will become less competitive.

Bumiputeras are capable of competing at the international level, says the minister.

It's a significant milestone with regards to the implementation of its rationalisation plan.

As the sole off-taker of all power generated in M’sia, it says it’s the most logical buyer.

The gathering will be PAS' first major rally since its internal strife which began in July.

They say the venue choice - at a mall - has been rejected by the municipal council.

K'tan police chief said search efforts are being intensified to find one more pupil who is still unaccounted for.

Vocal 1MDB critic is looking forward to working with Rompin MP Hasan Arifin.

Kayveas says the effort was aimed at injecting new spirit into PPP members.

‘The factors that made it Asia’s worst performer this year show few signs of going away.’

CM Lim says the amazing transformation achieved after killing off BN's 'predatory capitalism'.

UPDATED 5.45PM Regarded as 'PM's man', he assumes the position just five months after being an MP.

Minister says both the AGC and central bank must resolve the problem.

He says the gov’t would not be surprised if the opposition raised hot issues in Parliament.

UPDATED 5.22PM | He is the 10th person to be charged over the 'Kita Lawan' rallies.

Its CEO Madani says could rebound to a better level before the new year.

UPDATED 5.38PM | Paul Low says the national consultative committee will hold its first meeting next month.

UPDATED 5.21PM | Mah, however, adds that it is healthy for BN parties to disagree occasionally.

He says he himself could not make it due to work commitments in Labuan.

They were charged with with participating in a demonstration last March 28.

INTERVIEW | Razlan Rafii says even Umno veterans feel that the former premier should zip his lips.

The simpler log-in without passwords is called Account Key.

They also say they'll be pursuing Khalid Mohd Ismath's matter at the High Court.

Muhdalena sewed the words on while she was at Permai Hospital, Tampoi.

Without referring to PKR, Malacca Amanah says certain member of coalition still insistent on working with PAS.

Defence Minister Chang says the biggest common need was to maintain stability.

The recall includes the Demio, Familia, MPV, Ford Festiva and Ford Laser models.

Three-quarters of the funding will come from China Development Bank.

'I'll now apply all my strength to fight shoulder and shoulder with Khairuddin to expose the abuse of power by the Najib regime.'

Despite being Sabah Umno's founding member, even party colleagues from his state were nowhere to be seen.

Three years at the helm of SCC but proposals yet to be brought to Parliament, says Abu Zahar.

COMMENT | This constitutes a denial of the victims’ right to justice and redress.

By allowing the highway concessionaires to raise the toll mostly in the urban areas, Putrajaya is only eyeing the rural votes, claims the opposition.

Coloured cornstarch powder pumped into the air at the dance party caught fire.

'It is clear DAP's agenda is driven only by politics and designed to frustrate 1MDB's rationalisation plan.'

The currency has rebounded this month from a 17-year low.

Photos of Zahid embracing him sets tongues wagging, and ex-minister is flooded with phone calls and text messages.

UPDATED 1.43PM | Rafizi says public must 're-calibrate' their expectations and not blame the opposition.

UPDATED 2.25PM | President says this when asked which seat their newest star will contest in next polls.

‘Now you see him, now you don't', the famous phrase used a biscuit advert, perfectly describes former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He gets sacked from the ministry and cabinet, opens his mouth for a while, then went under the radar but is now back with mentor Dr Mahathir Mohamad urging Najib Abdul Razak’s resignation.

Afif wants the Gerakan Youth chief to read Mark Trowell's book on Anwar's sodomy trial.

The recent move by the newly-appointed attorney-general to charge Khairuddin Abu Hassan and his lawyer Matthias Chang with trying to sabotage the country banking and financial services reminded me of an earlier episode in 2012.

The matter is postponed as one of the lawyers has to attend Asean meetings.

UPDATED 1.24PM | Jaringan Melayu Malaysia claims central bank governor wanted to tarnish Apandi's good name.

‘Sustainable Construction’ sounds like big words - but the idea is simple and its impact far-reaching - affecting each of us individually. The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) - which represents all fields of engineering - believes that sustainability has been an issue of interest for all stakeholders in the engineering industry. We at IEM would like to address its importance and the pressing need for Malaysia to adopt it with greater vigour.

DAP MP takes the gas out of minister Abdul Wahid’s justification of allowing hikes to proceed.

COMMENT | Judging by public discourses and perceptions, most people do not know.

'People deserve to know that the mess we have in the country right now, should in no way be associated to the Johor royal family.'

Based on leaked minutes, Sarawak Report's Clare Rewcastle-Brown says directors complained of how the sum was 'siphoned off'.

If minutes leaked true, it begs question why Shahrol is still 1MDB as well as Pemandu director.

Court finds no special circumstances to grant stay and fixes Oct 19 to decide on quantum.

UPDATED 10.43AM | Form impartial panel to clear doubts of top-level interference, says Cynthia Gabriel.

UPDATED 12.57PM | Kulai MP says instead of paying RM285mil compensation, stakes only cost RM120m.

One of the things pivotal to the game of politics and quite evidently seen in our beautiful nation is the game called distractions. We see it all the time especially when there is a significant issue in our country.

Mexico, Indonesia and Malaysia head sharpest falls in central bank reserves for emerging markets.

COMMENT | In fact, it is not difficult to see through Mah’s ‘heroic’ declarations.

YOURSAY | ‘You voted your leaders in, you can vote them out.’

Malaysia risks being infected with the kind of economic malaise that has struck its emerging market counterpart in South America.

YOURSAY | ‘What is the cause of such perversion among these belligerent men?’

US law enforcement sources are "aware of Goldman's possible involvement" in investments with 1MDB.

YOURSAY | ‘I like how he responded. Never once did he condemn Umno.’

YOURSAY | ‘PDRM will have much respect if they do a professional job.’

YOURSAY | ‘Arul, stop putting words into people's mouth and don't exaggerate.’

The 'statement' was said to have been uploaded on a local news portal.

IGP says the 20-year-old has been detained for 15 days.