Archive - 19 October 2015

Vel Paari withdraws from MIC's VP race again

He will be contesting for a central working committee (CWC) post instead.

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Health Dept probes gauze left in vagina

Director says all parties will be called to obtain a clearer view.

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Bank Negara: We can take action under Financial Services Act

Central Bank says it is authorised to pursue adminstrative actions.

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What to watch for in Malaysia’s Budget 2016

Below are some items expected by analysts, compiled from research notes and media reports.

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Don't drag me into no-confidence vote, says Ku Li

Don't drag me into no-confidence vote, says Ku Li

He says that he has nothing to do with it.

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Rosmah makes a pitch for women empowerment

This will enable them to speak up, says the prime minister's wife.

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M’sia champions want Fifa probe into local association

Tunku Ismail says FAM were culpable for the country’s slide to 171st world ranking.

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No qualms with being a backbencher, says Muhyiddin

No qualms with being a backbencher, says Muhyiddin

Axed deputy premier says he sat in the same seat before rising up the hierarchy.

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Endowment board to take over Prai temple

The temple's management has fallen into disarray and its accounts have been queried.

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Transform Dewan Rakyat, Perkasa tells speaker

Ibrahim Ali says this must be done for opposition lawmakers to table motion of no-confidence vote against PM.

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Pikom’s wishlist for Budget 2016

In view of the upcoming Budget 2016 which is to be tabled on Oct 23, 2015, as the ‘Voice of the ICT Industry’, the National ICT Association of Malaysia (Pikom) proposes the following recommendations to the Malaysian government for inclusion in the budgetary plans for the coming year.

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Time to bury the vernacular schools issue and move forward

The assurance given by Prime Minister YAB Najib Abdul Razak that Chinese and Tamil schools are here to stay is indeed timely. The Indian community lauds the prime minister’s stand and thanks him for his support and commitment. He has once again said in no uncertain terms that vernacular schools are here to stay, as was envisaged by the nation’s founding fathers.

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Haze forces schools to remain closed

UPDATED 8.40PM | Education Ministry orders schools to eight states to remain shut.

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Next PAC meet to discuss Pua's fate, says new chief

UPDATED 6.05PM | Hasan responds to queries on whether the DAP lawmaker should be dropped from PAC.

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New PAC chief says priority is 1MDB probe

New PAC chief says priority is 1MDB probe

UPDATED 6.17PM | Hasan Arifin pledges to take up this challenge without fear or favour.

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Saifuddin appointed Pakatan Harapan chief sec

UPDATED 6.38PM | New coalition will also form a task force to draft common policy framework and agreement.

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Mr PM, are only the Chinese ‘not pendatang’?

Mr PM, are only the Chinese ‘not pendatang’?

The prime minister has now, in speaking to a Chinese group, told them that they are not ‘pendatang’ as they have contributed to the country’s development tremendously.

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Azalina: Don't politicise PAC if you want it credible

UPDATED 5.24PM | PARLIAMENT | She warns the committee should not be politicised because it is tasked with finding the truth.

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Malaysiakini is a liar, says RPK

COMMENT | ‘As I said many times, not only is it in politics, everything is about perception.’

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Sosma duo's case referred to Federal Court

UPDATED 6.35PM | It's to determine the constitutionality of the detention of Khairuddin Abu Hassan and his lawyer Matthias Chang.

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Needed - autonomous, independent Bank Negara

The country’s national economic association has expressed the need for an autonomous and independent Bank Negara.

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Utusan ordered to pay Anwar RM200k plus interest

UPDATED 3PM | Ruling proves Umno-owned daily does not practise responsible journalism, says his lawyer.

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SE Asia set to suffer for months as Indonesia fails to douse fires

‘It is because people are opening new agriculture areas, like palm oil,’ says a scientist.

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Nur Jazlan has faith in Rompin MP as PAC chief

Ex-PAC chief also wants all MPs to cooperate with Hasan Arifin as they did with him.

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When did MBPJ inform the folk on bazaar relocation?

The Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) clarification on Oct 18, 2015 on the Sungai Way Deepavali bazaar relocation only show the local council’s internal discussion and minutes. All these are under the Official Secrets Act. The traders and residents have to file an application under the Freedom of Information Enactment to the local council for a copy.

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Wan Azizah agrees to file no-confidence motion

Wan Azizah agrees to file no-confidence motion

UPDATED 5.31PM | PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader agrees to lead the charge after DAP kicks up a fuss.

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PAS may do away with ‘taklik’ pledge in Kelantan

However, the ‘bai’ah’ oath stays, says party chief Abdul Hadi Awang.

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No-confidence debacle fails to inspire confidence in Pakatan

No-confidence debacle fails to inspire confidence in Pakatan

Analysts say opposition coalition is uncoordinated in its efforts, and this will erode public confidence.

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C4 shocked by the massive logging approvals in Kelantan

Why to this one private company, and that too not through an open tender, asks its chief Cynthia Gabriel.

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Ampang Park traders demonstrate against demolition

Ampang Park traders demonstrate against demolition

UPDATED 4.35PM | The shopping mall is to make way for MRT station and traders told they can return in seven years.

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Lessons from the smog, revisited again and again

COMMENT | It is time the Asean peoples started making their gov’ts accountable.

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Khairuddin, Chang seek to cite AG for contempt

UPDATED 7.05PPM | Detained pair have instructed their lawyers to look into this possibility.

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Involve the folk in deciding budget allocations, urges rep

Involve the folk in deciding budget allocations, urges rep

Citizens have a right to take part in resource distribution, says Machang Bubuk rep Lee Khai Loon.

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How checks and balances are supposed to be

We should not be in a situation like this. In a properly functioning democracy, any alleged incident of wrongdoing by any public figure or leader no matter how senior would be investigated by a team independent of his or her influence. Within the police force there will be sufficient checks and balance from various departments to ensure the investigation is fair and just.

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Umno MP queries Zahid if Sosma abused

UPDATED 3.24PM | PARLIAMENT | However DPM merely skirts question related to Khairuddin Abu Hassan's recent arrest.

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Recycled wrong statements by YB Tony Pua

We refer to YB Tony Pua’s latest statement in which he has yet again recycled old allegations that have been proven wrong.

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Najib smiles at no-confidence motion

Najib smiles at no-confidence motion

UPDATED 5.25PM | When asked about motion filed in this sitting, the PM merely smiles.

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Stronger US dollar drags ringgit lower in early trade

At 9.10am, the local unit was quoted at 4.1950/2050 against the dollar.

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Day One: Two DAP MPs told to take hike over tolls

Day One: Two DAP MPs told to take hike over tolls

UPDATED 2.35PM | PARLIAMENT | Speaker kicks out Lim Lip Eng and Gobind Singh for querying ditched toll hike motion.

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House rejects seven questions on Najib-1MDB

UPDATED 6.04PM | PARLIAMENT | Questions based on statements made in the press are not allowed, parliament secretariat rules.

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The final countdown, earthquakes and iPhone

MP SPEAKS | The voters are waiting for something transformative from the quakes shattering the country…

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Najib, budget not ‘difficult’ if you did your job

YOURSAY | ‘Cut out corruption, overstaffing, put projects out for public tender, spend oil and GST money wisely.’

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No-confidence vote not a game of marbles, DAP tells PKR

No-confidence vote not a game of marbles, DAP tells PKR

UPDATED 2.28PM | Guan Eng wants opposition leader to table motion, hints DAP will not support it otherwise.

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Unhealthy air quality in 18 areas as at 1pm

The DOE portal states that the API reading for Tanjung Malim was at 106, up from 96 as at 8am.

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MP fumes as Najib opts for silence while deputy answers

MP fumes as Najib opts for silence while deputy answers

UPDATED 2.12PM | PARLIAMENT | But speaker castigates DAP lawmaker, telling him not to politicise everything.

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Move to reduce remittances by foreign workers

Move being considered by gov’t to stem outflow of ringgit from the country, says news report.

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Guan Eng's not my boss, says PKR MP on no confidence motion

Guan Eng's not my boss, says PKR MP on no confidence motion

The DAP sec-gen asked Hee Loy Sian retract the no confidence vote on Najib, for Opposition leader Wan Azizah to table it.

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Malaysia's 'Mr Clean' former prime minister

COMMENT | Looking at the legacy of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, does power corrupt even the most ‘ethical’?

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MP: Azalina wrong, no confidence motion takes precedence

MP: Azalina wrong, no confidence motion takes precedence

UPDATED 10.54PM | Bukit Mertajam MP says motion hits at heart of Najib's legitimacy to present budget, and takes priority.

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Action plan needed to fulfill expectations of royal decree

COMMENT | There should be no fear nor favour in the course of investigation.

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Kee’s book should be made compulsory history textbook

Kee’s book should be made compulsory history textbook

YOURSAY | ‘The wisdom of politicians come so thick and fast, Kee Thuan Chye may need to publish a daily journal.’

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Are you serious in suing for defamation, Mr PM?

COMMENT | This after Ling alleges Najib had taken money that was not his and put it into his pocket.

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Leave Najib alone? Not in a million years

YOURSAY | ‘RM2.6b parked into his personal account. The implication is far reaching.’

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Cousin’s outrage led to ‘Murdered in Malaysia’ book

Cousin’s outrage led to ‘Murdered in Malaysia’ book

INTERVIEW | ES Shankar recounts how the book on Altantuya came into being.

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Budget 2016 planners have woes, so don’t expect much

The government planners, especially in the Treasury, have no doubt had serious problems planning for the Budget 2016 that is to be presented to Parliament this Friday.

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From selendang to slavery?

Not even like birds in gilded cages.

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Investigators sit idly by despite incriminating evidence on 1MDB

YOURSAY | ‘And they still want more time to complete their investigations?’

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Lawyer: PM to decide whether to sue Ling after budget

Two weeks after ultimatum to sue ex-MCA chief, now PM is busy with budget and will consult him after, says Hafarizam.

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