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Archive - 21 October 2015
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Orang Asli homes razed before compensation finalised
The demolition was opposed by the locals as no written assurance was given to them.
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Cops seek Interpol's help to trace nude tourists in Semporna
The case is investigated under Section 294 of the Penal Code for comitting obscene acts in a public place.
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A lack of government credibility
The spat between DAP’s Tony Pua and PKR’s Sivarasa Rasiah over a seemingly ‘small’ issue involving temporary stalls for the upcoming Deepavali celebrations has been quite an attention grabber, with numerous press statements given by both parties.
0Liow rubbishes claim M'sia refused to cooperate in MH17 probe
The transport minister insists Malaysia gave its full cooperation to investigators.
090s pop star held for possessing imitation pistol
The black firearm bearing the words, ‘Walther CP99 Compact’ was seized from the suspect.
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Azalina resubmits motion after Kit Siang disappears
Azalina wants Lim suspended after he did not turn up to apologise to Pandikar.
0SRC says RM4b from KWAP accounted for in balance sheet
‘None of it was misappropriated as claimed by those with malicious intent,’ it says.
01MDB: We submitted minutes to investigators
It said Tony Pua should respect due process and stop trying to score political points.
0Businesses, consumers urge federal-state cooperation in budget
They also want budget to address the challenges of first time home buyers.
0Schools to shut again tomorrow as haze engulfs nation
UPDATED 7.15PM | This is the fourth consecutive day schools will be closed.
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Kelantan MB won’t quit over ‘failure to implement hudud’
Ahmad Yakob says his responsibility to make preparations had been completed.
0Cop in Anwar sodomy case barred from practising law
Jude Blacious Pereira cannot practise law following an Appeals Court decision today.
0Close to 2,000 kids in detention, MP wants an inspection
The children are in immigration detention centres nationwide, a written reply to Parliament says.
0Federal Court denies Palanivel leave to appeal
This is over the Registrar of Societies’ directive to hold re-elections.
0MTUC wants Cola for private sector workers
Its deputy sec-gen says this is in view of rising prices of goods and services.
0PAS sec-gen: Hadi all for no-confidence vote against PM
He dismisses any contradiction between him and the party president, says Hadi agrees 'in principle'.
0Pandikar: Give me anti-Najib list, I'll push for no-confidence debate
UPDATED 5.25PM |
Speaker wants a list of those who are against Najib, so that he can pile pressure on gov't.
0PAS identifying candidates to challenge DAP in GE
It plans to place candidates from its supporters' wing to challenge seats held by DAP.
0'Revise EPF bill to ensure payout gap not too wide'
Otherwise, it may cause jealousy among EPF contributors, says PKR lawmaker.
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Bersih raps Pakatan over bungle, wants budget voted down
Bersih also urges government lawmakers to act im accordance with the rakyat's aspiration.
0Don't be a 'yes man', Amanah MP tells AG
UPDATED 6.16PM |
Hanipa says Apandi should conduct prosecution in transparent, fair and just manner.
0It is legally, morally and ethically wrong
The amount in question is RM2.6 billion. Not RM2,600 or even 2.6 million. It is RM2.6 billion which is 1 percent of the Malaysian Gross National Product. That is 1 percent of the value of all finished goods and services in Malaysia. It is a ridiculous amount of money deposited into an individual’s account. Not just any individual but the personal account of the prime minister of Malaysia.
0Penang gets 50 high-speed Wifi hotspots
Users in these areas will be able to enjoy speed of 3Mbps
0Sultans peeved with Dr M, says Nazri
UPDATED 4.10PM | Minister also labels ex-PM as an 'unprincipled hypocrite' who should be ignored.
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Set up Special Displaced Workers Fund, urges PSM
This is to aid those losing jobs due to company shut downs to cope with difficulties, the party says.
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Rafizi: No GST necessary if country’s finances well-managed
UPDATED 5.54PM |
Coalition says this will be achieved by zero-rating all goods and services.
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Pakatan budget vows to scrap KL-S'pore high speed rail
Instead, RM35b would be re-directed to build a rail network in Sabah and Sarawak.
0Rafizi: Let there be no 1MDB bailout in TNB's Edra buy
UPDATED 6.11PM |
He will file motion for a ceiling of RM8bil, which he believes is fair market value for the energy asset.
0'Extending Zeti's term will help stabilise economy'
UPDATED 3.45PM | In its alternative budget, Pakatan says this will also help stop the plunge of the ringgit.
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Speaker crumples minister's motion paper, gives ultimatum
UPDATED 5.58PM | Apologise for insult or be referred to the privileges committee, speaker tells Kit Siang.
0The haze problem and sustainable solutions
With the annual or ‘customary’ trans-boundary haze this time around expected to persist right into the first quarter of 2016 not least due to the El Nino phenomenon, Malaysia will be suffering what could be the worst ever natural and environmental adversity in living memory.
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Why should 1MDB enjoy tax exempt status from gov't?
MP SPEAKS | Tax exempt status is often granted to pioneering or strategic industries.
0Federal Court to hear appeal on RM4.5mil awarded to ISA detainees
It grants leave to gov't to appeal the sum awarded to Tian Chua and four others who won a suit for illegal detention in 2001.
0Country's move to remove fuel subsidies praised
UPDATED 1.31PM |
UNDP says this will free up resources to tackle other issues.
0S’porean megachurch leaders found guilty of misusing funds
This concludes a long and high profile trial involving S$50 million of church funds.
0Indonesia warns forest fires could last another month
Land and aerial fire-fighting teams have failed to extinguish the fires.
0Gov't: Chinese and bumiputera income gap the largest
Average Chinese household earns 38 percent more per month compared to average bumiputera household.
0'Bare your fangs Hasan, pounce on Pua'
Portal tells Hassan Arifin not to waste time and initiate the process to expel Pua from PAC.
0Ringgit falls as Maybank sees higher taxes in budget
Maybank says this may happen to compensate for the loss of revenue from oil.
0PM hints at new achievements to cut deficit
UPDATED 1.21PM |
Najib is confident country can achieve a balanced budget by 2020.
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Court to rehear widow vs Deepak due to Abraham's letter
Santamil's lawyer Americk describes Abraham's letter and Court of Appeal's move as 'unprecedented'.
0Sabah Bersih leader charged with breaching PAA
This is a bid to create fear among dissenters, claims electoral watchdog.
0Najib: Don't put 1MDB through 'trial by media'
UPDATED 1.15PM | He urged that investigations into 1MDB be allowed to run their course.
0Liow: RM75.6m spent on KLIA2 repairs
UPDATED 5.25PM | PARLIAMENT
| This is since the start of its operation in May 2014, Transport Minister Liow says.
0Home minister: Synerflux shortlisted, not selected yet
UPDATED 1.20PM | This is for handling online management of 1.5m Bangladeshi workers who are to be hired.
0Zahid: Who wants to vote down budget?
UPDATED 1.15PM |
DPM wants the alleged five BN lawmakers to ask themselves what action needs to be taken against them.
0No hurry to record Dr M's statement, says IGP
UPDATED 11.41AM | This is about the former premier's remarks made during the Bersih rally in August.
0Police get nod from Thai authorities to grill Justo
UPDATED 12.51PM |
IGP says they are making arrangements to take former PetroSaudi International director’s statement.
0Azalina sidesteps poser on SRC's RM42m in PM's accounts
UPDATED 12.10PM | Minister says this is still under probe, but reveals that Najib receives donations to carry out political activities in Pekan.
0DPM: Police can't verify if red shirts was Malay uprising
PARLIAMENT | Police do not know the real reason behind the red shirt rally, says Zahid, who is also home minister.
0No probe on alleged 1MDB cover-up, says Zahid
UPDATED 1.07PM | PARLIAMENT
Since former top SB officer who made allegation has not lodged police report, says DPM.
0Will Budget 2016 help the rising cost of living?
This Friday the prime minister will present the Budget 2016; the first budget in the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP). There are many wish lists to this budget but to most Malaysians, the solution to making ends meet amidst the rising cost of living is the number one in our list.
0Can we trust Najib to take care of Treasury?
YOURSAY | ‘To burden the people with more taxes should be the last option.’
0No risk for Najib to travel overseas, says Azalina
UPDATED 11.40AM PARLIAMENT | This is despite several foreign authorities investigating debt-laden 1MDB, says Azalina.
0Two signs no-confidence bandwagon’s off to a start
COMMENT | Azmin’s disclosures of PAS support and tacit BN backing sets ball rolling.
0UN report: Women now living longer, better educated
They still suffer violence and employment gaps compared to men, says UN's World Women's Report 2015.
0In defending toll hikes, PM hits out at Penang and S’gor
YOURSAY | ‘But toll increases go to concessionaires who are the cronies of BN.’
0RPK should read before shooting his mouth off
YOURSAY | ‘RPK could have done a service to society and it's a real pity that he chose not to.’
0‘Hazescreen’ hides Asean’s impotence
The ‘haze’ situation remains serious and many feeling it impact. The physical, mental and social costs are enormous and we have to move away from the ‘tidak apa’ attitude and finger-pointing that characterises this issue. While this is also serious in Indonesia, as a regional partner we need to step up and provide the necessary leadership to deal with this on-going challenge on a long term basis.
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Tony Pua: Racist tweet not from me, a fake
Image circulated largely among Indian community is an amateur work of thugs, says the MP.
0Bury ‘vernacular schools issue’ with firm actions
Most Malaysians would welcome Senator Jaspal Singh’s
appeal
that it is time to bury the vernacular schools’ issue and move forward. Like him, a lot of Malaysians are fed up with the constant brandishing of this issue to stir up emotions or just to show ‘ketuanan’.
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Air quality in Shah Alam very unhealthy as at 1pm
UPDATED 3.30PM | The air pollutant index reading at 1pm was 233, up from 226 at 9am.
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PM, try saying 'Chinese are sons of M'sia' at Umno assembly
YOURSAY | ‘You are making insincere statements at the Gerakan assembly.’
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Gov’t intervenes to curb toll hikes for 3 highways
They had planned to raise their rates by RM2, but the gov’t decided on a RM1 increase.
0Prasarana agrees to change LRT3 route
The LRT3 will no longer run through Taman Muhibah, Klang, it says.
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Can Bank Negara sue 1MDB?
COMMENT | The central bank still has measures it can take to hold 1MDB to account.
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Alas, even Parliament can’t quiz Najib on RM2.6b
YOURSAY | ‘What do we make of a Parliament that is prohibited from raising a major graft issue?’
0Politicians to blame for plight of foreign workers
COMMENT | The root problem is the billions laundered out by the corrupt, not funds sent home by foreign workers.
0Are tolls sanctioned highway robbery?
Privatisation increased graft and patronage.
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