Archive - 28 October 2015

‘I think there is no need for it, we go on our respective directions,’ he says.

Nazri notes that once Najib retires, a struggle for power is expected.

The programme is helmed by host Suriati Sanusi and Mikhail Raj Abdullah.

The DAP MP had said that the minister had abused her power by refusing to answer a parliamentary question.

UPDATED 8.16PM | He says it has a lot of good things to talk about the country to the people.

UPDATED 10.45PM | Nur Jazlan accuses HRW of harping on Malaysia because of ‘political reasons’.

Elaborating on the rationalisation plan, Arul says it consists of three key parts.

BN strategic communications director says ‘we need a culture’ like this.

UPDATED 7.59PM | PARLIAMENT | PKR MP accuses Rahman of being arrogant for describing former finance minister as such.

Indonesian envoy also wants Malaysian companies to help douse forest fires causing the haze.

The GDP growth target for next year was based on oil prices at US$48 per barrel.

The news of the arrival of Indian superstar Rajinikanth to Malaysia has gone viral and the social media is buzzing away with all kinds of news associated with the Indian film icon. This is expected as Rajinikanth (born Shiviji Rao Gaekwad in 1950) is a charismatic film actor, and has been referred as a cultural icon of South India.

Lawyer Hafarizam was supposed to fix an appointment with the prime minister yesterday.

UPDATE 7.40PM | S Subramaniam says it's detrimental to health and should not be allowed.

KINIBIZ | 1MDB now seeks to divest its power assets as part of its rationalisation plan.

In urging BN lawmakers to join forces with Pakatan to oust Najib, Johari Abdul says they will accept any replacement from Umno

Judge Norsharidah Awang allows Mohamad Azhan bail of RM20,000 with one surety.

Breathing is a subconscious thing. We do it even without realising it. It is only when we smell something foul that we pause and try not to breath in the noxious fumes.

Up to Penang and federal governments solve the matter, says the party youth chief.

The former is accusing the latter of trying to bring down the Kelantan government.

A spokesperson says in some areas pollution levels remain at unhealthy levels.

‘And if there were attempts to do so, that would be impossible,’ says the firm’s president.

Unlike Abdullah, analysts say, Najib refuses to budge and such a move will be in vain.

He wants former AG to verify whether a charge sheet was drawn up against Najib.

The incidents were the collapse of a bridge ramp and a lightning road structure which crashed onto a road.

This is because there is a conflict of interest, says Lau Weng San.

The tourism minister calls ex-PM to take him on in his seat if he fears going against Najib in Pekan.

The anti-Najib force doesn't have enough numbers, says the DAP lawmaker.

But Affin Hwang Asset Management says it should be at RM380-RM90.

This is because the premier never acted beyond his jurisdiction, says minister.

The group is angry that Najib said the government agrees to TPPA in principle.

Ex-PAS No 2 Nasharuddin Mat Isa was recently named CEO of one of the PM's pet projects.

The ex-Perak MB made a disparaging remark on the PM three years ago.

UPDATED 5.24PM This over the allegation that Selangor MB is acting unilaterally on important state matters.

The press release from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) regarding 1MDB on Monday Oct 19 has serious perception repercussions, legally and by way of investors' confidence.

Youth chief C Sivaraajh proposes the building be made into a centre for knowledge.

Zainal Lulung went missing while crossing Sungai Segaliud in Kinabatangan.

PARLIAMENT | Among the races, Indians have the highest rate of unemployment, at 4.5 percent.

The government considers declaring a national emergency due to forest fires.

UPDATED 1.45PM | She says Najib can't reply to question on donation by SRC International.

COMMENT | More constructive for opposition to accept reality and proceed without PAS.

Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam says they were subsidised before but now will have to pay full charges.

UPDATED 3.59PM | PARLIAMENT | Siti Zailah wants those at the policy making level to kick the habit as well.

UPDATED 4.30PM | That is HRW's opinion and can be tolerated, says the minister.

Though surprised by the delay, ex-MCA chief says he is a patient man and will wait.

UPDATED 1.28PM | PARLIAMENT | Umno supreme council member says this will make things tougher for the Opposition.

Health Minister Subramaniam says public must practise healthy eating habits.

UPDATED 2.50PM | But secretary-general Tengku Adnan refuses to name them.

Subramaniam laments that people were much leaner in the pre-independence days.

This comes after Saifuddin defected to PKR because of 1MDB and RM2.6 billion scandals.

The alleged plot is said to involve 100 Umno divisions but Nazri is not holding his breath.

UPDATED 2.35PM | PARLIAMENT | Najib says this in a written reply to Kelana Jaya MP Wong Chen.

UPDATED 12PM | Matter is academic following Nov 30 decision declaring magistrate's order as illegal, null and void.

‘If I were the prime minister, I would have sacked him a long time ago…’

UPDATED 6.10PM | S'gor investment firms hold stakes in two highways where rates went up Oct 15, he says.

Cases related to Bersih, red shirt rallies with the Attorney-General's Chambers, says DPM.

‘He is a great guy and I have always been following his acting,’ Mohd Khalil Yaakob tells reporters.

YOURSAY | ‘You'd rather they throw shoes? Criticism is part of a mature democracy.’

YOURSAY | ‘Don't leave Umno, Muhyiddin. Your day will come. Stay strong.’

I have been wanting to comment about Tan Keng Liang, in his official capacity as Gerakan Youth chief, but found myself too bored with the lad whose frequent remarks hardly make any sense at all despite appearing in the news.

COMMENT | With this term ‘secede’ being thrown about, the writer, in this first part, looks into definitions.

Its vice-chancellor says this will affect the operations of the university in general.

COMMENT | The PAS chief was essentially insulting the Bersih 4-goers.

Readers doubtless know Indonesia is literally on fire end to end.

YOURSAY | ‘Zaid, you have not mentioned that they have found a new ‘religion’ - money.’

To take place, Malaysia and Indonesia would have to agree to it, says Bar Council.

YOURSAY | ‘It’s because of high debt that Najib squeezed the people's ‘telur’ with GST.’

Lowly-paid foreign workers will avoid treatment and exacerbate their illnesses, warns health NGO.