Archive - 5 November 2015

MACC issues veiled warning to SRC International

UPDATED 7.20PM | Those who obstruct the probe can face action, its investigations director warns.

10y ago

CEO, chair have left Mara, says Ismail Sabri

UPDATED 7.34PM | Minister says CEO's contract not renewed, while chairperson's contract was terminated on Oct 1.

10y ago

MRT Corp moots new design to spare Ampang Park mall

The MRT station will be shifted and commuters will have to walk an extra 90 metres to change lines.

10y ago

PSM complains of Khalid Ismath's 'mistreatment' to Suhakam

The 22-day detention was unjust and an abuse of power, the party says in its memo.

10y ago

TPPA tackles Malaysia trafficking, Vietnam labour

The agreeement will require countries to legislate for minimum wages and hours of work.

10y ago

'So, Azalina has helped Najib dodge RM2.6b issue'

Kit Siang declares his prediction that this issue will only be raised on last day of House sitting has come true.

10y ago

Mustapa: Car prices have dropped 17.9% since 2013

The minister says the government remains committed to reducing car prices.

10y ago

Rafizi fears 1MDB probe may never see light of day

It'll be too late to debate if we have to wait till 1MDB probe is completed, says the MP.

10y ago

Rafizi wraps tentacles around Najib over squid slur

Though not offended and admitting a penchant for fried squid, PKR leader says it reveals PM's arrogance.

10y ago

Act on nuclear power plants to be tabled next year

‘The policy and legal framework need to be completed first,’ says Maximus Ongkili.

10y ago

MB: Action to be taken against 18 errant civil servants

Among the violations were shopping, dining out and playing snooker during office hours.

10y ago

'Chicken' Arul shouldn't hide behind Pandikar, says DAP

UPDATED 5.56PM | PARLIAMENT | If 1MDB boss wants to avoid debating Rafizi, he should say so.

10y ago

NGO angry House let off serial offender MP over 'pondan' slur

It urges Pandikar and BN to censure Azeez for his unparliamentary and derogatory remarks.

10y ago

'Arul Kanda must accept debate even if it's with a cat'

UPDATED 6.40PM | If a cat wants to debate with him, then he has to debate the cat, says the Pandan MP.

10y ago

Allow Rafizi-Arul 1MDB debate, urges Umno minister

Ahmad Shabery is confident 1MDB has nothing to fear in answering any question to it.

10y ago

Saifuddin is a leading voice of moderation

Allegations that the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM) had strayed from its founding principles during Saifuddin Abdullah’s tenure there appears to be unfair. Saifuddin has been a leading voice of moderation and reason despite the increasingly loud voices of extremism around us over the years.

10y ago

Leaked LPG on Plus Expressway cleaned up

Both sides of the expressway were opened to traffic at 3.50am today.

10y ago

Taiwan president: Meeting with China’s Xi unrelated to polls

This will be first meeting of China, Taiwan leaders since Chinese civil war.

10y ago

Arul: I respect Rafizi, but speaker has last say

UPDATED 3PM | 1MDB boss heeds speaker's call for debate be held after PAC hearing, but says will answer Pua's questions.

10y ago

Ringgit falls on bets of US hiking rates in December

The ringgit weakened 0.9 percent to 4.3012 a US dollar as at 1.05pm in KL.

10y ago

Rahim Thamby Chik's sedition case set for Jan 5 mention

He is charged with posting seditious remark on Facebook against Selangor crown prince.

10y ago

Never mind, Zahid says on 'cops murdered detainee' report

UPDATED 3.20PM | In 2013, government promised centralised lock-up with CCTVs after a spate of custodial deaths.

10y ago

RM2.6b donation – gov't to answer on last day of Parliament

UPDATED 5.05PM | The answer will be given during the question-and-answer session, says minister Azalina Othman Said.

10y ago

I'm cellmates with HIV+ detainees, says Chang

UPDATED 5.35PM | He decries that he has to feed and clean the faeces of another inmate.

10y ago

Mediation fails - Anwar vs Utusan, TV3 goes to trial

UPDATED 5.50PM | Mediation before High Court judge in Kuala Lumpur today comes to naught.

10y ago

Health Ministry studying tax on vapourisers

He points out that they can be charged excise duties just like cigarettes.

10y ago

Umno Youth: Big tobacco behind 'ban vape' smokescreen?

Umno Youth exco Armand Azha believes there are hidden hands behind the clamp-down on vaping.

10y ago

And now, DAP’s Tanjong MP charged with sedition

Police tell Ng Wei Aik to show up at the Sessions Court tomorrow to be charged.

10y ago

'Sotong masak tepung' replaces 'DAP Chinese coward'

UPDATED 2.50PM | Pro-Umno portal rains insults on DAP and Rafizi following 1MDB debate switch.

10y ago

Rafizi replaces Pua in 1MDB debate with Arul

UPDATED 3PM | He says 1MDB head's failure to accept this means the firm has many secrets to hide.

10y ago

M’sia to hit 100% broadband penetration in three years

The second phase of the programme in suburban areas is ongoing.

10y ago

TPPA text unveiled, at long last

UPDATED 5.07PM | All 30 chapters are available for download from the NZ foreign trade ministry site.

10y ago

Under fire, KTMB chief says trains packed despite fare hike

UPDATED 1.18PM | He says BN will lose in urban areas, so Komuter fare hike makes no political difference.

10y ago

SRC rues leakages, possible sale of classified information

UPDATED 12.24PM | Firm claims it is part of a campaign to undermine state-linked companies and the government.

10y ago

Malaysia Airlines regional route revamp almost done

‘We’re fine-tuning with regard to the frequency pattern,’ says CEO Muller.

10y ago

Transport should get chunk of PM Dept’s plump budget

MP SPEAKS | Is Rahman Dahlan having a ‘let them eat cake’ moment asking motorists to ‘wake up earlier’?

10y ago

Dear MP for Kota Belud

In a recently sensationalised press meet, the MP for Kota Belud said that to encourage more Malaysians to take the public transport, the cost of driving should be increased.

10y ago

Penang wants federal directive for detained transgenders

The state wants transgenders to be placed in separate lock-ups to ensure their safety.

10y ago

'Pesaka can be deregistered for politically-motivated rally'

UPDATED 4.15PM PARLIAMENT | If found to have violated laws under Sports Development Act, says Khairy.

10y ago

Unclaimed PlusMiles rebates hit RM51 million

PARLIAMENT | Rebate given to Plus highway users paying more than RM100 a month on Touch ’n Go cards.

10y ago

‘Tawhidic-Singularity’ as a new philosophy of Islam

COMMENT | A proposed transculturalist-metaphysical cure for contemporary Muslims.

10y ago

Zahid, get it right first at the top level

COMMENT | Our third world mindset is what needs to be transformed first.

10y ago

Azalina: No dress code rule for gov't counter services

PARLIAMENT | Minister says in reply to query on dress code for public when dealing with gov't agencies.

10y ago

Proof of effort to topple gov't detected, says Zahid

UPDATED 11.13AM | PARLIAMENT | Home minister says details cannot be revealed for security reasons.

10y ago

Wan Azizah's no-confidence motion makes it to House

It is the last in order paper, No 31, with earlier motion filed by Hee Loy Sian still on the list, at No 27.

10y ago

The globalisation of our discontent

COMMENT | Malaysians have increasingly gone global with their concerns.

10y ago

Song on missing 2.6 billion goes viral

Singer croons about missing ‘stars’, but jab at Najib’s ‘donations’ is unmistakable.

10y ago

Young man, no debater is better than the facts

YOURSAY | ‘It is fallacious to think a clever debater can use the gift of the gab to win any argument.’

10y ago

Malaysian government a sick joke

COMMENT | Innocents become victims when acts of patriotism are deemed crimes.

10y ago

Perhaps this can be Pua’s 11th question for Arul

YOURSAY | ‘Arul can still answer these questions in yet another programme on Bernama .’

10y ago

Former AG Gani another wild card in the pack

YOURSAY | ‘We want to know when your guts will be okay for you to speak up.’

10y ago

Archive - 5 November 2015

Ammonia pollution disrupts water supply in Hulu Selangor

30% import duty on CBU cars to be abolished in 12 years

Police grill blogger who ‘warned’ cops ahead of Bersih 4

'High threshold in TPPA may see crony capitalism continue'

M’sia secures big carve-outs under gov't procurement

Our worst fear confirmed, pricier meds under TPPA

PAC chief: Muzzle for Pua on 1MDB remains

Legal snag, so Jho Low can't be summoned yet

Morais, Shaharuddin receive 2015 Integrity Special Awards

Azalina ticks off Wan Azizah: 'Are you crazy?'

1MDB's Arul to appear before PAC on Dec 1

MACC issues veiled warning to SRC International

CEO, chair have left Mara, says Ismail Sabri

MRT Corp moots new design to spare Ampang Park mall

PSM complains of Khalid Ismath's 'mistreatment' to Suhakam

TPPA tackles Malaysia trafficking, Vietnam labour

'So, Azalina has helped Najib dodge RM2.6b issue'

Mustapa: Car prices have dropped 17.9% since 2013

Rafizi fears 1MDB probe may never see light of day

Rafizi wraps tentacles around Najib over squid slur

Act on nuclear power plants to be tabled next year

MB: Action to be taken against 18 errant civil servants

'Chicken' Arul shouldn't hide behind Pandikar, says DAP

NGO angry House let off serial offender MP over 'pondan' slur

'Arul Kanda must accept debate even if it's with a cat'

Allow Rafizi-Arul 1MDB debate, urges Umno minister

Saifuddin is a leading voice of moderation

Leaked LPG on Plus Expressway cleaned up

Taiwan president: Meeting with China’s Xi unrelated to polls

Arul: I respect Rafizi, but speaker has last say

Ringgit falls on bets of US hiking rates in December

Rahim Thamby Chik's sedition case set for Jan 5 mention

Never mind, Zahid says on 'cops murdered detainee' report

RM2.6b donation – gov't to answer on last day of Parliament

I'm cellmates with HIV+ detainees, says Chang

Mediation fails - Anwar vs Utusan, TV3 goes to trial

Health Ministry studying tax on vapourisers

Umno Youth: Big tobacco behind 'ban vape' smokescreen?

And now, DAP’s Tanjong MP charged with sedition

'Sotong masak tepung' replaces 'DAP Chinese coward'

Rafizi replaces Pua in 1MDB debate with Arul

M’sia to hit 100% broadband penetration in three years

TPPA text unveiled, at long last

Under fire, KTMB chief says trains packed despite fare hike

SRC rues leakages, possible sale of classified information

Malaysia Airlines regional route revamp almost done

Transport should get chunk of PM Dept’s plump budget

Dear MP for Kota Belud

Penang wants federal directive for detained transgenders

'Pesaka can be deregistered for politically-motivated rally'

Unclaimed PlusMiles rebates hit RM51 million

‘Tawhidic-Singularity’ as a new philosophy of Islam

Zahid, get it right first at the top level

Azalina: No dress code rule for gov't counter services

Proof of effort to topple gov't detected, says Zahid

Wan Azizah's no-confidence motion makes it to House

The globalisation of our discontent

Song on missing 2.6 billion goes viral

Young man, no debater is better than the facts

Malaysian government a sick joke

Perhaps this can be Pua’s 11th question for Arul

Former AG Gani another wild card in the pack