Archive - 22 October 2015

He claims a 'no' vote will put a stop to public services and affect civil servants' salary payment.

Branch leader says the majority of voters in the area are PBB members.

The proposal is among those in the PIDM Act tabled for second reading today.

Local human rights group Suaram urges for a revision hearing to allow for bail.

He says the 'few' gov't MPs who may not support the budget will more likely not turn up.

It will serve some two million people along the Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya corridor.

KL, Putrajaya, Selangor Negri Sembilan, Bentong, Kuching, Sri Aman and Samarahan schools will open.

Minister in PM’s Dept Azalina told parliament that EC has stopped their appointment.

PM vows not to be distracted as there will be serious consequences if the plan is not seen through.

He believes that anyone can achieve success by following the six rules.

Syed Ali says this is not the first time the opposition veteran has ticked off people.

We believe these claims were based on documents that were fabricated.

Complainant says he found haze in his area has worsened and his family could not breathe properly.

'He is a very old man, akin to my father, so he should behave like one.'

Sarawak says it now recognises UEC for Unimas, but Education Ministry says no in a written reply in Parliament.

Police say this will also help determine the identity of another of the missing pupils.

He points out that the coupon rate for 1MDB's bond is almost double the market rate.

Father of one Khalid was not granted bail after slapped with 14 charges over postings on Johor royalty.

Umno veteran says MPs may do so if they feel it is necessary to oust the prime minister.

UPDATED 5.25PM | DPM says the proposal will be referred to the legal adviser.

1MDB chief tells UK daily interview that state fund's internal probe showed no evidence of criminal offence.

UPDATED 6.40PM | Party sec-gen says all PAS lawmakers present in the House voted against the motion.

Penang government in the dark over the ministry's contingency plans to deal with the haze situation.

Jannie Lasimbang is not the only one to be shocked at being charged with illegal assembly. As she has said, she had given the requisite notices and even met with the OCPD before the assembly, who did not tell her the assembly was going to be illegal. The assembly was held nearly two months ago, and it turned out to be a peaceful event. Why are the authorities only now selecting certain people to be charged over it?

The launching of the new and more comprehensive Malaysian Youth Policy by the prime minister on May 15, 2015 in conjunction with National Youth Day is deemed as showing ‘good will’ by the Youth and Sports Ministry in redeveloping and readjusting the 1997 National Youth Development Policy.

Tan Keng Liang says six-month suspension is paid vacation for DAP strongman.

He pleads self-defence, cites 50 Isma articles to prove his point and accuses it of slandering him.

UPDATED 6PM | Gobind Singh says they will file a motion to review the suspension of Gelang Patah MP.

He says such a move would be unfair as Indonesia was trying to put out its peat fires.

Meanwhile, 24 areas recorded unhealthy air quality and 21 areas moderate air quality.

The country is ranked fourth on the Affordable Internet Index for emerging and developing countries.

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UPDATED 3.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Despite strong protest by the opposition, the motion is bulldozed through.

The line will be integrated with the SSP Line and LRT Kelana Jaya Line.

Sitting in my room looking out of the window pondering away, I begin to reminisce how wonderful a country Malaysia was. People were highly tolerant and living in harmony. I remembered my childhood days of going out with friends engaging in sporting activities every evening with no worry about the world. Snatch thefts were a rarity and kidnapping was unheard of. In terms of culture and being English-speaking, Malaysia was a favourite for tourists.

UPDATED 1.45PM | It tells SRC not to use MACC's name and make its directors ready for questioning.

Child protection has always been mooted as a priority for the Malaysian government. After all, Rosmah Mansor once famously reminded everyone, “Children are the nation’s foundation, and the needs of civilisation’s sustainability. They are valuable assets to nation building, helping to realize our vision and to shape the nation’s future growth and progress.”

Abdul Rahman Dahlan is given the lesson following his quit dare to three opposition leaders.

UPDATED 2.15PM | The gap is narrowing, but at slow pace, says Malaysian Institute of Economic Research.

I read with disbelief at the denial in the Department of Environment’s (DOE) statement, as reported by Bernama in The Star yesterday (Oct 21, 2015) headlined ‘No yellow haze, says DOE’.

UPDATED 4.40PM PARLIAMENT | Annuar Musa employs the analogy to counter PKR MP’s claim on Mara executive escaping scrutiny.

Such activities involving its departments will be put off or cancelled because of the haze.

It wants police, MACC to respond and clarify the matter of SRC money linked to the PM.

Will the 12 PJ councillors or mayor care to respond to the real complaint of Sri Sakti Eashwary Temple - to close down the night market next to it?

UPDATED 1.18PM | Worsening household income contributed to this, MIER survey shows.

Those responsible for RM76.5m wastage must be punished, adds Cynthia Gabriel.

PARLIAMENT | Bukit Aman CID reopened the case after Court of Appeal set aside inquest open verdict in Sept 2014.

MP also wants to know who carried out internal investigation and approved media statement.

COMMENT | Speaker wants to be fair, he can’t be and can’t abide the reality.

COMMENT | The authorities have to articulate clearly, now, that sectarian militancy has no link to true tenets of Islam.

UPDATED 5.51PM | He points out that with a price tag of RM400,000, even the middle-income group couldn't afford them.

Despite the depreciation of the ringgit, says Najib.

The home minister says there is no absolute freedom to assemble and Bersih is not a registered body.

The probes range from sedition and violating permit conditions to possession of weapons and theft.

UPDATED 12.38PM | PARLIAMENT | It replies to Pua who asked if 1MDB changed statement filed to CCM.

The challenge to Wan Azizah, Kit Siang and Guan Eng is thrown by minister Rahman Dahlan.

PARLIAMENT | But he served the chambers until his mandatory retirement on Oct 6, says law minister.

UPDATED 11.54AM | Kampung Tunku rep says with 20pct stake in Sprint, S'gor can insist on more consultatative process.

UPDATED 12.51PM | It means Bersih's application is not frivolous and vexatious, says its lawyer.

PARLIAMENT | Home minister says one investigation paper has been referred to AGC for further instructions.

UPDATED 11.20AM | PARLIAMENT | It is also investigating RM42m that went into Najib's bank account.

PARLIAMENT | If Gelang Patah MP doesn't apologise to speaker by then, she will file another motion to boot him.

YOURSAY | ‘The remuneration of the bosses in 1MDB must be disclosed.’

YOURSAY | The rakyat's closely watching to see what Hasan Arifin’s priorities are.

MP SPEAKS | Five issues were raised at emergency debate, but no answers due to 'time restrictions'.

COMMENT | In the current political stalemate, any possibility is worth considering.

YOURSAY | ‘Mr Speaker, what made Lim uttered such harsh words against you?’

World Bank report says urbanites spend more than most East Asian countries, almost 10 percent of total expenses.

YOURSAY | ‘ You must accept the motion for debate regardless and allow a secret ballot.’

It’s neither Palestine, nor Montenegro.

Irregularities in case surrounding PI Bala’s widow’s case against Deepak raise lawyers’ eyebrows.

YOURSAY | ‘We knew it all along. We want the remedy, not only diagnosis.’