Archive - 20 October 2015

Wan Junaidi says storms which hit Philippines and China were expected to slow down.

Deputy minister says this is based on increasing value of seizures, number of arrests and raids. 

Court takes into account the mitigation that he had repented. 

This is to make way for opposition leader Wan Azizah to table the same motion.

He notes that if not resolved, the economy will take longer to recover.

Education Ministry says 1,734,668 students would be affected by the closure.

PARLIAMENT | Kamalanathan says they would be placed in several rural schools.

Dr Hilmi Yahaya says the increase was still not considered as an outbreak.

Dealers say the slowdown in China’s economy dampened commodity prices.

The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (Frim) has decided recently to close our most popular forest trail known as ‘Rover Track’ for public safety reasons. We understand we will be facing protests from our regular visitors who are very attached to this trail which they had been using for exercise for many years. We know they would definitely fight this decision. It was not an easy decision but one that we must take for the long-term sustainability of the forest in Frim.

Another company has apparently been appointed for the Bangladeshi Workers Management System.

It says project would adversely affect the environment, life and livelihood of 300 coastal fishermen.

UPDATED 6.39PM | Leader Wan Azizah says so although motion may not see light of day in this parliamentary session.

I have had the benefit of reading statements issued by my colleague in DAP, ie. Sdr Tony Pua, MP for Petaling Jaya Utara, Sdr Sean Oon, Petaling Jaya councillor for Zone 20 (which includes SS 9A) and Sdr R Rajiv, assemblyperson for Bukit Gasing.

This is one way to pile pressure on Najib, says a political analyst.

PARLIAMENT Mara sponsorship based on accordance with current needs, says minister.

MP SPEAKS | Some time should be spent on discussing alternative formats.

Party says that it is necessary given the high constitutional importance of the matter.

This is said to be due to illegal crop burning in neighbouring states.

UPDATED 6.10PM | Hasan clarifies he was referring to a private discussion on members' ethics.

A US firm says images released by ATSB bear a striking similarity to a debris field.

The Gerakan Youth chief says he sees no reason to apologise for stating facts and his preference.

UPDATED 3.31PM | He says they may have to consult parties other than the cabinet if the circumstances warrant it.

The banks say this is part of a move to strengthen operational efficiencies.

UPDATED 3.33PM | Ex-PM accuses Najib of usurping judiciary's powers and disregarding principle of separation of powers.

COMMENT | Doing this will require an extraordinary leader and extraordinary politics.

The plaintiffs are seeking damages of almost RM50m for the teenager’s death.

UPDATED 3.27PM | Speaker now claims that any such motion requires a 14-day notice before sitting commences.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Cartoon titled ‘Plan B (ini) on Zeti’ disappears from three of his Facebook pages.

The city state is also starting to feel the impact of its neighbour’s currency woes

Admit that your policies failed, PKR Youth chief tells the prime minister.

UPDATED 2.17PM | The government must ensure that refunds to businesses are paid on time, says Rafizi Ramli.

New scheme being devised to 'steal their money', says Tenaganita.

UPDATED 3.50PM | Tony Pua says he has done no wrong nor breached the standing orders.

UPDATED 5.46PM | PARLIAMENT | As a result, MP Lim Kit Siang is in hot water if he doesn't apologise for making the statement.

UPDATED 3.36PM | The person had links to firms involved in controversial Dudley House purchase in Melbourne, claims Rafizi Ramli.

He was alleged to have said that the judiciary was manipulated in the trial of Anwar Ibrahim.

I would like to express my complete shock and disappointment that Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Mayor Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain announced the reversal of the council’s decision to relocate the Deepavali Bazaar at Sungai Way village (SS9A).

UPDATED 1.26PM | Apex court dismisses motion to seek leave to pose four constitutional questions.

UPDATED 6.46PM | PARLIAMENT | Their broadcasts helped government save billions of ringgit on tourism promotion, says minister.

USM (102) and Alor Setar (101) were the lates areas with unhealthy readings.

UPDATED 2:39PM | DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says this is because the expressway's construction cost has already been recuperated.

The Badan Bertindak Bantah TPPA (Bantah) coalition has long warned about the dangerous provisions being proposed for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), the complete text of which has reportedly been finalised recently in the city of Atlanta in the United States.

PARLIAMENT | Minister merely lists out number of students sponsored to the university. Last month he said no more sponsorships to it in future.

It was a breath of fresh air for me in the morning of Oct 19, with the API reading outside being 164.

The unveiling of Saifuddin Abdullah as a new member of PKR is being hailed as a huge step forward for the opposition. Saifuddin abandoned Barisan Nasional due to the alleged 1MDB scandal. Looking from a wider perspective, will this move add leverage to the opposition coalition?

PARLIAMENT | PM refuses to reveal the annual incentive paid to the 1MDB chairperson and directors.

UPDATED 1.47PM | PARLIAMENT | So declares Minister Azalina Othman, who adds the date for this will be fixed later.

Aren’t Malaysians fed up with the continuity of failed transport policies being implemented by the Malaysian government?

There never is text without a context.

The public have been advised to observe personal and food hygiene.

Another, 5.5 on the Richter scale, was detected to have occurred in Mindoro, Philippines, last night.

These are to safeguard the security mapping of the utilities from ‘future conflicts’, says minister.

Border security will be an issue at the joint meeting that begins in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.

It points out that cartoonist Zunar was slapped with nine sedition charges but was granted bail.

YOURSAY | ‘It is impossible to produce primary evidence in this kleptocracy.’

YOURSAY | ‘Najib is not going to lose any sleep over this ‘only 31pct Malay support’ report.’

YOURSAY | ‘Mr Speaker, has the finance minister lost his power of speech?’

YOURSAY | ‘With RM2.6 billion, it is perhaps Najib who is thanking his lucky star.’