Archive - 23 November 2015

Now Johor Umno branch chiefs want Najib out

Now Johor Umno branch chiefs want Najib out

UPDATED 12.44AM | Eighty one branch chiefs from eight Johor Umno divisions want him out for damaging the party.
S'wak asked to reconsider English official language decision

S'wak asked to reconsider English official language decision

Isn't this a disintegration and will it not cause a split in the society, asks government adviser.
AmBank to pay Bank Negara RM53.7m penalty

AmBank to pay Bank Negara RM53.7m penalty

This for non-compliance with certain regulations by AmBank (M) Bhd and AmBank Islamic Bhd.
Customs fails to collect RM12.6m from bumi car importers

Customs fails to collect RM12.6m from bumi car importers

AUDIT REPORT | Control over the vehicle stock in the licensed warehouses is not that effective, says report.
Lane closure next to Sprint Highway till Dec 31

Lane closure next to Sprint Highway till Dec 31

Beginning today, there will be a lane closure next to the Sprint Highway (Damansara Toll Plaza).
Eight more highways may see toll hikes next year

Eight more highways may see toll hikes next year

PARLIAMENT | Works minister says he has yet to decide on whether to allow the hikes.
Low Yat 2 to be opened next month, new name

Low Yat 2 to be opened next month, new name

The centre will be on the third floor of the Menara Mara in Kuala Lumpur.
Waqf properties poorly managed in four states

Waqf properties poorly managed in four states

It says the Islamic religious councils in Malacca, Penang, Kedah and Selangor are guilty.
PKR veep: We didn't recognise 'Sulu princess'

PKR veep: We didn't recognise 'Sulu princess'

Tian Chua wants an end to the issue since Nurul Izzah has already apologised.
Gerakan's Teng raps Guan Eng over reclamation projects

Gerakan's Teng raps Guan Eng over reclamation projects

He points out that Farid Saad was not a member of the previous BN administration as claimed by Lim.
No time for tea with Rosmah's aide, says NOW director

No time for tea with Rosmah's aide, says NOW director

Akmal Nasir says his cup is full with issues such as having to deal with police investigations and a lawsuit.
Indonesia probes apparent Islamic State Facebook threat

Indonesia probes apparent Islamic State Facebook threat

The National Counter-terrorism Agency has asked for the video to be blocked.
Dayaurus fails to submit documents for auditing

Dayaurus fails to submit documents for auditing

AUDIT REPORT | The report states that auditing could not be made to verify the terms.
Why bother with holding Umno assembly, asks Dr M

Why bother with holding Umno assembly, asks Dr M

UPDATED 6.59PM | He says this because the party is doing its best to curb debate on certain topics involving the president and PM.
Orang Asli Dept ticked off over RM400k 'unjustified' bridge

Orang Asli Dept ticked off over RM400k 'unjustified' bridge

AUDIT REPORT | Jakoa says the project now costs RM1.3mil due to large rocks that need to be broken.
Fearing backlash, hall doors shut for Dr M

Fearing backlash, hall doors shut for Dr M

UPDATED 6.41PM | Ex-PM says certain quarters want to keep him quiet and prevent him from meeting Umno members.
1MDB sells power assets to China’s CGN for RM9.83b

1MDB sells power assets to China’s CGN for RM9.83b

KINIBIZ | CGN will also assume all associated debt and cash in Edra via the sale.
KLIA to have third terminal, says Aziz Kaprawi

KLIA to have third terminal, says Aziz Kaprawi

He says this will expand its total capacity to 100 million passengers a year.
Megat Najmuddin uncertain if Muhyiddin being probed

Megat Najmuddin uncertain if Muhyiddin being probed

The Umno disciplinary committee member says he's not aware of any investigations on the deputy president.
Save your denial for the cops, court, Zahid tells Tian Chua

Save your denial for the cops, court, Zahid tells Tian Chua

UPDATED 6.47PM | PARLIAMENT | DPM tells PKR vice-president there is no need to make denials in the media.
Did Yapiem also spend on NY trip, NOW asks in latest expose

Did Yapiem also spend on NY trip, NOW asks in latest expose

This in addition to trips to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Washington DC, Iowa, Minnesota and Paris.
Inexperienced contractor led to construction flaws in hospital

Inexperienced contractor led to construction flaws in hospital

AUDIT REPORT | Delays and sub-standard work found in Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat.
Facebook makes it easier to move on after a breakup

Facebook makes it easier to move on after a breakup

A new feature lets people untangle themselves from a relationship.
Umno veterans shoot at 'arrogant head of cowboy country'

Umno veterans shoot at 'arrogant head of cowboy country'

Association's secretary sees red over Obama's meeting with pro-opposition groups.
Jakim classes closed as no funds to pay power bills

Jakim classes closed as no funds to pay power bills

AUDIT REPORT | The classes were later moved to mosques while classrooms in Sabah have no tables or chairs
Actor Benjy freed from drug charge

Actor Benjy freed from drug charge

The magistrate found that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case.
2015-11-23

2015-11-23

When Pakatan needs Barisan

When Pakatan needs Barisan

There has been a lot of talk about how Barisan Nasional is weak but a weaker opposition meant that this weakness could not be taken advantage of.
Tian Chua to Zahid: Retract accusations or face action

Tian Chua to Zahid: Retract accusations or face action

UPDATED 6.34PM | Accusations are wild and baseless, says the Batu MP.
Hasan does U-turn: 'I will hold press briefings'

Hasan does U-turn: 'I will hold press briefings'

Rescinding his earlier decision, he says PAC is responsible to Parliament, and Parliament is responsible to the rakyat.
Najib, Modi inaugurate Torana Gate as mark of friendship

Najib, Modi inaugurate Torana Gate as mark of friendship

Torana Gate is a gift from the Indian government to the people of Malaysia.
Many flaws in RM3.3b rice subsidy programme

Many flaws in RM3.3b rice subsidy programme

Auditor-General's Report 2014 reveals many weaknesses in the scheme that has been discontinued.
Race column still needed in 198 official forms, says Entulu

Race column still needed in 198 official forms, says Entulu

PARLIAMENT | Minister says the race column is also needed for research and planning purposes.
PAC upset with gov't over audit, summons 7 ministries

PAC upset with gov't over audit, summons 7 ministries

UPDATED 4.42PM | PAC chief Hasan Arifin says they will be taken to task for poor financial management and accountability.
We can’t do without English

We can’t do without English

The Honourable Member of Parliament for Bandar Kuching was right in his quest to speak in English when his turn to debate the Budget for 2016 came.
Obama banks on TPPA as leverage for better governance

Obama banks on TPPA as leverage for better governance

Highlights of a one-hour discussion between President Obama and civil society.
Zahid: I can smell mastermind behind plot against Najib

Zahid: I can smell mastermind behind plot against Najib

As a senior party leader, I can smell the mastermind of the 34 branches calling Najib to quit, says Zahid.
Malaysia to recognise more degrees from India

Malaysia to recognise more degrees from India

Najib says Modi had urged Malaysia to look at recognising more Indian degrees.
High-ranking officer probed for 'running down' Najib at dinner

High-ranking officer probed for 'running down' Najib at dinner

UPDATED 5.50PM | PARLIAMENT | BN MP cites FB posting which claims officer hurled her insults during a dinner with foreign envoys.
'PKR 5 decided on their own to abstain on Umno motion'

'PKR 5 decided on their own to abstain on Umno motion'

PKR state communications director Ahmad Farid says party did not instruct them to stay neutral.
PSM's Arutchelvan claims trial to sedition charge

PSM's Arutchelvan claims trial to sedition charge

UPDATED 2.45PM | He is accused of making a seditious Facebook post on Feb 10.
Two men detained over assault on ferry crewman

Two men detained over assault on ferry crewman

The duo, both 21 and college students, were detained at about 3.45pm yesterday.
Sultan Nazrin: Reclaim middle way of Islam

Sultan Nazrin: Reclaim middle way of Islam

He cites a Quranic verse which speaks of moderation as a moral virtue.
China to invest more in Malaysia’s treasury bonds

China to invest more in Malaysia’s treasury bonds

UPDATED 2.40PM | But PM Li did not reveal how much Beijing would invest in the bond market.
DPM: Tian Chua behind Nurul-Sulu 'princess' meet

DPM: Tian Chua behind Nurul-Sulu 'princess' meet

UPDATED 2.30PM | Ahmad Zahid claims the PKR vice-president arranged the controversial meeting.
Malaysian ministers say the darndest things - 2015 edition

Malaysian ministers say the darndest things - 2015 edition

KINIBIZ | The year is chock full of remarks that have drawn ridicule and derision.
Stop harassing whistleblowers, says PKR Youth chief

Stop harassing whistleblowers, says PKR Youth chief

Condemning the probe against NOW, he criticises the authorities for barking up the wrong tree.
'Respect reps who abstain' was Kit Siang’s stand in 2002

'Respect reps who abstain' was Kit Siang’s stand in 2002

His son, however, goes ballistic after five PKR reps choose not to vote on a motion put forth by Umno.

Carpetman Deepak may settle multi-billion defamation suit

Carpetman Deepak may settle multi-billion defamation suit

UPDATED 1.25PM | This comes in the wake of his appointment of a new lawyer.
Four Kuantan rivers heavily polluted, says MP

Four Kuantan rivers heavily polluted, says MP

UPDATED 4.43PM | Even a drop of it will make you sick, says Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh who produced the DOE report.
DAP still concerned over TPPA impact on medicine prices

DAP still concerned over TPPA impact on medicine prices

Guan Eng admits quoting erroneous report but says gov’t must still provide answers to burning issues.
Ringgit leads decline in Asia as oil prices remain depressed

Ringgit leads decline in Asia as oil prices remain depressed

The ringgit weakened 0.4pct to 4.3025 a dollar as of 11am in Kuala Lumpur.
Save money; plant vegetables not flowers, urges deputy minister

Save money; plant vegetables not flowers, urges deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Consumers would then avoid paying for costly imported greens, says Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.
Abstaining proves democracy, diversity in Pakatan Harapan

Abstaining proves democracy, diversity in Pakatan Harapan

In the practise of true parliamentary democracy, check and balance by the legislative is a norm and must be encouraged.
Yapeim to explain allegations to 3,000 ex-contributors

Yapeim to explain allegations to 3,000 ex-contributors

It hopes those who have terminated their contributions will resume once allegations dispelled.
'Careless' officer let off the hook in overpaying dam firm case

'Careless' officer let off the hook in overpaying dam firm case

PARLIAMENT | The PAC says the officer has been given a warning for paying a consultancy firm RM526,000 for the Paya Peda dam project.
Prime Minister's Office denies buying citizen-spying software

Prime Minister's Office denies buying citizen-spying software

PARLIAMENT | Hacked records of Milan based firm Hacking Team indicated it had purchased spying tools.

Penang fiasco - both sides of political divide in mess

Penang fiasco - both sides of political divide in mess

YOURSAY | 'M'sians hoping for better governance and future will have to seek divine intervention.'
Minister: MACC has set date to meet Jho Low

Minister: MACC has set date to meet Jho Low

UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | Minister Paul Low in a written reply says details cannot be revealed 'so as not to disturb ongoing probe'.
Asean declarations - lofty words but lacking substance?

Asean declarations - lofty words but lacking substance?

COMMENT | While the Asean Community may be people-centred, there is still serious scepticism about commitments to human rights.

Obama holds fire but drops heavy hints

Obama holds fire but drops heavy hints

YOURSAY | ‘We hope to see changes in order that we can live without duress and fear.’

Belgian police nab 16, fail to find Paris attacks key suspect

Belgian police nab 16, fail to find Paris attacks key suspect

Police did not find Salah Abdeslam, suspected of a key role in Paris attacks.
Ministry introduces net energy metering mechanism

Ministry introduces net energy metering mechanism

This will encourage the use of new energy sources, says Maximus Ongkili.
Time for Kepong MP to retire so that he can watch TV

Time for Kepong MP to retire so that he can watch TV

YOURSAY | ‘Voters should ‘sack’ him in GE14 if DAP puts him as a candidate.’

The problem of unaffordable houses

The problem of unaffordable houses

KINIBIZ | You are not alone in facing the Malaysian housing dilemma.
M’sian courts getting bogged down with trivial matters

M’sian courts getting bogged down with trivial matters

COMMENT | Will Apandi now as the new AG start to clean up the act?
Why the fuss? DAP too has backed Umno's motion

Why the fuss? DAP too has backed Umno's motion

COMMENT | Teh and the PKR Five should be lauded, not condemned, for showing courage.
‘Obama to Najib: Release Anwar’

‘Obama to Najib: Release Anwar’

COMMENT | ‘He is the first US president to actually call for Anwar’s release from prison…’
The ‘joy’ of being a Muslim in M’sia

The ‘joy’ of being a Muslim in M’sia

Your life has been charted for you.
Saifuddin: Harapan can win GE14 on anti-Umno wave

Saifuddin: Harapan can win GE14 on anti-Umno wave

INTERVIEW | The ABU sentiment will still be a factor in the next polls, says ex-Umno man.