Archive - 19 November 2015

Muar cops says they may call up some WhatsApp group administrators to record their statement.

It's the first step to 'fulfilling Egypt's dream' of peaceful nuke power, says president al-Sissi.

IGP says while it is unconfirmed, police are not taking any chances.

International trade and industry minister says blueprint for the next 10 years will be launched.

UPDATED 12.22AM | French authorities say he was possibly involved in four other attacks foiled by police this year.

'We don't have clearer information; it may be true or false, but action is still taken.'

Zambry denies receiving 'donations' from housing developers.

A couple of guards insisted they perform, a band member said in an interview with BluntMag magazine.

Azalina Othman said Nurul's meeting with Jacel could be seen as inviting foreign elements to meddle in Malaysia.

The remains found by Philippine authorities are said to be Bernard Then's, kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in May.

The four on board a pump boat failed to show the permit for exemption from the curfew.

'Remind Najib trade and economic development must go hand in hand with advancing human rights and good governance.'

KL mayor says it is for providing urban services and governance for 1.7 million city dwellers.

The DAP assemblyperson expresses concern that MB Inc might not have a CEO or a board.

TPPA should be as inclusive as possible, so PM says M'sia will continue to support new members.

Allegations that gov't attempting to influence candidates from taking part in political activities.

PM says criminals know no national boundaries so actions in response must be in a united manner.

We, the 62 undersigned trade unions, civil society organisations and groups are shocked that Malaysian government-owned Malaysian Airline Berhad (MAB), the company that took over Malaysian Airlines, chose to ignore the application for recognition by the National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam).

The watchdog points out the act would be redundant if police didn't spend so much time on political offences.

Obama will 'very directly' raise concerns on opposition's status and human rights during his Malaysia visit.

‘I support the Pakatan Harapan government; how am I to be the opposition?’

PARLIAMENT | Hindus attend functions where beef is served, but it is wrong to assume they ate the meat, says Ismail Sabri.

Sepang division chief says grassroots call not linked in any way to Muhyiddin or his supporters.

Azizah says Nurul was 'too polite' to turn down a photograph opportunity with Jacel.

UPDATED 7.21PM | The PAS president must be excused from attending if he has important matters outside, he says.

The stance is to tackle violent extremism with all its might, he says at leaders summit in Manila.

PKR’s Norlela Ariffin cries that her pleas over two years for projects for the poor are not heard.

Both treaties protect weak against the strong, says DAP leader.

UPDATED 7.54PM | However, its gag order will not affect freedom of speech, says secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan.

UPDATED 7.47PM | Party secretary-general makes the announcement saying the Islamist party 'has no choice'.

UPDATED 5.35PM | FT Umno Youth chief says as a result, even good things about the party are made to look bad.

UPDATED 6.20PM | This is believed to be related to his statement condemning a court ruling on Anwar's sodomy case.

IGP Khalid regrets leak of the internal memo and says steps are being taken to neutralise such threats.

FT Umno Youth chief Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii says it's the opinion of just one division out of 191.

It is creating unprecedented tension and global attention in the region.

Nurul Izzah continues to draw flak for meeting with the daughter of the self-styled Sulu sultan.

The four suspects, in police lockup attire, were brought to the court at 8.15am.

Its chairperson Lodin Wok Kamaruddin says both parties are still in discussions.

Idris Jusoh says this needed to be done to get views from different perspectives.

The suit is pertaining to the publishing of an article on Feb 19 regarding 1MDB.

In attempting to file his motion, a maverick DAP rep runs smack into a brick wall.

The soldiers augment thousands of police officers who were also deployed.

UPDATED 5.10PM | The minister’s defamation suit is on Akmal’s allegations that he abused the orphans’ fund.

Amar Wilson Baya Dandot says cases of wrongdoing only involved a small number.

But she reiterates her support in defending the sovereignty of Sabah as part of the Malaysian federation.

UPDATED 3.19PM | One statement recorded and two others have been contacted for SRC International and RM2.6 billion investigations.

UPDATED 4.07PM | DPM says after promising release, militants made several new demands that negotiators found unwelcome.

Even the Sepang division did not pass a resolution calling for the PM's resignation, says Hishammuddin.

MB Zambry says Perak police conducted 35 operations in various sites over five years.

Suaram wants charges against Khairuddin and Chang dropped after High Court says there is no Sosma offence.

The Sarawak Association for Peoples’ Aspiration (Sapa) expresses heartfelt condolences to the family of murdered Sarawakian Bernard Then, and condemns the killing of the kidnap victim, who was a 39-year-old electrical engineer, on Nov 17, 2015 by the Filipino terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.

The DPM urges those planning demonstrations relating to Obama's visit to think twice.

M'sia risks bringing in such diseases and the expected increase in migration is one factor, warns a medical expert.

The watchdog says Hasan Arifin must provide reasons why Najib won't be called in for 1MDB probe.

It is PAC’s responsibility to keep the rakyat informed, says the PJ Utara MP.

No basis to refer Wong to Rights and Privileges Committee over 1MDB query.

UPDATED 3.50PM | Umno leaders slam Nurul Izzah as 'insensitive', since the late Jamalul Kiram III led a Sabah intrusion.

UPDATED 1.43PM | Ex-Terengganu mufti agrees with FT zakat council chief that it's sinful to give it directly to beneficiaries.

UPDATED 1.45PM | Hanif Khathri says an apology should be tendered to Khairuddin Abu Hassan and Matthias Chang.

COMMENT | All the twists and turns thereafter have not really helped his reputation.

Police were hunting alleged mastermind Abaaoud, and it was unclear if he had died.

UPDATED 1.29PM | The treaty won't be signed until it is debated, the gov't tells Abim, NGOs.

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He takes over from Admiral Abdul Aziz Jaafar who steps down today.

MCA ticks off PKR chief for justifying former RMN admiral's 'illicit sex' remarks.

UPDATED 5.22PM | However, PM says repatriation is short-term, to boost the nation's economy.

UPDATED 5.04PM | PARLIAMENT | Communications Ministry has no intention to block the social media, says Salleh Keruak.

Otherwise, says Lim Kit Siang, the PAC chair should be referred to the committee of privileges.

He says his efforts to be friendly with the media are not appreciated.

The National Human Rights Society of Malaysia (Hakam) welcomes the government’s move to abolish the mandatory death sentence for drug-related offences.

At 5pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.3410/3480 against the greenback.

UPDATED 4.03AM | He says he will take legal action against those circulating the pictures.

Zairil Khir Johari says PAS only pushing hudud for political reasons, not essential for good governance.

The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) refers to the planned visit by American President Barack H Obama beginning Nov 20, 2015.

UPDATED 12.54PM | Nik Nazmi says WGAD’s assessment of Anwar as a victim of arbitrary detention blow to PM’s credibility.

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And so the sorry saga goes on and on.

Andy Yong says Hanizan Radzi's arrest 'another classic example of how police can abuse their power'.

YOURSAY | ‘The gov’t owes it to its citizens to observe a minute’s silence.’

YOURSAY | ‘Trying to have a foot in each camp may make you fall flat on your face.’

YOURSAY | ‘The highly inexperienced PAC chairperson has revealed his true colours.’

It tells UN working group on arbitrary detention calling for Anwar’s release its claims ‘baseless’.