Archive - 30 November 2015

'Najib quit demands not affecting Umno grassroots support'

'Najib quit demands not affecting Umno grassroots support'

Umno info chief says only 15 branches involved.
Duo nabbed for posing as Jais officers to rob couple

Duo nabbed for posing as Jais officers to rob couple

They made the couple give them several thousand ringgit to avoid arrest for 'khalwat'.
Jakoa vows to improve after ticked off in audit report

Jakoa vows to improve after ticked off in audit report

The Orang Asli affairs dept says issues raised were door to poor management, not misconduct or graft.
Seven cops held over kidnap of Iranian

Seven cops held over kidnap of Iranian

Debt dispute is believed to be the motive.
Anina's Umno membership auto-nullified, court told

Anina's Umno membership auto-nullified, court told

She cannot use the federal constitution to argue otherwise, Umno sec-gen's lawyer says.
2015-11-30

2015-11-30

RON95 price down 10 sen to RM1.95/litre at midnight

RON95 price down 10 sen to RM1.95/litre at midnight

Diesel costs RM1.90 per litre while RON97 is RM2.45 a litre.
BN lawmaker proposes a communist museum

BN lawmaker proposes a communist museum

PARLIAMENT | This so the younger generation understand the sacrifices of the security forces.
‘Malaysia needs 35pct skilled local workers’

‘Malaysia needs 35pct skilled local workers’

PARLIAMENT | At present, only 28pct of the 14.3 million workers are skilled local workers.
Don't treat national unity like a step-child, says MCA

Don't treat national unity like a step-child, says MCA

The party wants the National Unity Consultative Council’s proposals on national unity to be made public.
Health Ministry to charge for parking at hospitals

Health Ministry to charge for parking at hospitals

PARLIAMENT | Dr Hilmi Yahaya says this is to avoid abuse of parking areas.
Sepak takraw legend Abdul Jalil Aziz passes away

Sepak takraw legend Abdul Jalil Aziz passes away

Abdul Jalil, from Negri Sembilan, started representing the country in 1970.
DAP-like slogan, RM2.6b, S'pore stooge and more - doctor's diagnosis

DAP-like slogan, RM2.6b, S'pore stooge and more - doctor's diagnosis

UPDATED 6.20PM | Dr Mahathir, in his open letter to Umno leaders, lists the ailments of the party president.
Kedah to seek fatwa committee’s advice on vape sales

Kedah to seek fatwa committee’s advice on vape sales

Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid says the ban should not be made in haste.
Mah: Proposal to set up nuke plant not finalised

Mah: Proposal to set up nuke plant not finalised

He says any decision would only made after considering the results of a study.
Yasmin Ahmad museum stays alive thanks to public donations

Yasmin Ahmad museum stays alive thanks to public donations

The donation drive raises RM83,015, but is ongoing to meet its target of about RM300,000.
Dr M pens 'get rid of Najib' open letter ahead of Umno meet

Dr M pens 'get rid of Najib' open letter ahead of Umno meet

UPDATED 7.52PM | With Najib at the helm, ex-PM says Umno may be vanquished in the next polls.
PAS gags Husam, but he replies with 'love letter'

PAS gags Husam, but he replies with 'love letter'

UPDATED 5.51PM | The ex-veep was called in after accusing PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang of brokering a unity government.
PAC wants second audit on incinerators

PAC wants second audit on incinerators

UPDATED 7.10PM | Re-look four controversial incinerator projects, it says.
PAC to get audit report on 1MDB on Dec 17

PAC to get audit report on 1MDB on Dec 17

UPDATED 6.45PM | The auditor-general gave a preliminary report on 1MDB and a briefing  today.
Gov't not closing down Uber, Grabcar apps as no laws broken

Gov't not closing down Uber, Grabcar apps as no laws broken

UPDATED 5.44PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister describes them as 'for public convenience', just like Google and Waze.
Jan 7 re-mention for Kevin Morais murder case

Jan 7 re-mention for Kevin Morais murder case

The case involves seven individuals including an army doctor.
Hands off Americk, legal eagles sink talons into cops

Hands off Americk, legal eagles sink talons into cops

Investigating lawyers representing clients is a serious assault on the independence of the Bar, says LFL.
T’ganu civil servants to receive RM500 bonus

T’ganu civil servants to receive RM500 bonus

MB Razif says the state gov’t has allocated RM6m for the bonus payment.
Concern over safeguards for bumiputera interests under TPPA

Concern over safeguards for bumiputera interests under TPPA

MTEM says M'sia failed to negotiate adequate exemptions on two major clauses.
Umno doesn't depend on drama to survive, says veep

Umno doesn't depend on drama to survive, says veep

UPDATED 4.01PM | We’ll focus on bigger things, not on an individual, Hishammuddin says of the possibility of Dr M at party AGM.
Decoding Nancy - no outcome on 1MDB probe as long as Najib PM

Decoding Nancy - no outcome on 1MDB probe as long as Najib PM

A veteran opposition leader claims this also applies to the PAC probe, and calls on the PM to stop 'running away'.
Thai junta detains opposition duo ahead of anti-graft inspection

Thai junta detains opposition duo ahead of anti-graft inspection

The Rachabhakti Park has been at the centre of a corruption scandal.
'Up to Najib to decide if Muhyiddin can give AGM wind-up speech'

'Up to Najib to decide if Muhyiddin can give AGM wind-up speech'

Sec-gen Tengku Adnan says this was not stated in the party constitution.
Turkey recovers body of pilot from downed Russian jet

Turkey recovers body of pilot from downed Russian jet

A coffin carrying Oleg Peshkov arrived by ambulance on the tarmac of Hatay Airport.
Hisham: We won't help Rizalman, let him face music

Hisham: We won't help Rizalman, let him face music

UPDATED 3.38PM | The ex-military attache pleaded guilty to indecent assault, so he must be punished, says defence minister.

Azizah: Dengue might have caused Khairuddin's change of heart

Azizah: Dengue might have caused Khairuddin's change of heart

The Umno man now supports Anwar Ibrahim's release and she says he might have seen the light when ill in jail.
PAC satisfied after second session with ex-1MDB boss

PAC satisfied after second session with ex-1MDB boss

We have provided lengthy answers, says Shahrol.
Plus highway entitled to up toll rates by 5pct next year

Plus highway entitled to up toll rates by 5pct next year

UPDATED 3.05PM | PARLIAMENT | Rates will be reviewed every three years, says deputy works minister.
World leaders to launch bid for climate breakthrough in Paris

World leaders to launch bid for climate breakthrough in Paris

The last attempt to get a global deal collapsed in chaos in Copenhagen in 2009.
Indonesia ferry hits trouble on way to Singapore, 97 rescued

Indonesia ferry hits trouble on way to Singapore, 97 rescued

The ferry hit a floating object and reportedly started to sink, Singapore authorities say.
FGV plans to renegotiate RM2.9b Eagle High deal

FGV plans to renegotiate RM2.9b Eagle High deal

This due to bearing crude palm oil prices and a weakening ringgit, says its CEO.
'Stop bauxite mining during monsoon due to flood risk'

'Stop bauxite mining during monsoon due to flood risk'

UPDATED 7.45PM | She says the state government must do so before the onset of the monsoon floods.
IGP: CBT probe in RM1.5m renovation of police HQ takes time

IGP: CBT probe in RM1.5m renovation of police HQ takes time

UPDATED 1:43PM | Several arrests made but many documents have to be examined as abuse of systems is involved.
Malaysia to host 26th CHOGM in 2020

Malaysia to host 26th CHOGM in 2020

Ahmad Zahid says this is in view of Malaysia’s significant role as a Commonwealth member.
Comedian and actor Yus Jambu dies

Comedian and actor Yus Jambu dies

Yussry Eddo, 39, passes away following a suspected heart attack.
Falling oil weighs on ringgit as Fed interest-rate rise looms

Falling oil weighs on ringgit as Fed interest-rate rise looms

The ringgit fell 0.5pct to 4.2810 a dollar as of 9.10am in Kuala Lumpur.
Umno: No change in seating for deputy president

Umno: No change in seating for deputy president

Zahid says the deputy president would be seated next to the president.
IGP defends move to call Americk over 'serious' SD

IGP defends move to call Americk over 'serious' SD

UPDATED 1PM | Khalid says Charles' lawyer is queried for helping prepare the statutory declaration.
Johor vape traders plead for time to recover capital

Johor vape traders plead for time to recover capital

A vape trader notes that info on whether selling vape was allowed or not kept changing.
What’s the logic behind probe of Nurul, Tian Chua?

What’s the logic behind probe of Nurul, Tian Chua?

COMMENT | There is no law that says a lady cannot meet another lady at a function.
This time my client disappeared voluntarily, Charles' lawyer tells IGP

This time my client disappeared voluntarily, Charles' lawyer tells IGP

UPDATED 12.40PM | Americk Sidhu is consulting his lawyers on the police chief's 'defamatory statements'.
End persecution of Cambodian opposition, urge Asean MPs

End persecution of Cambodian opposition, urge Asean MPs

The Cambodian government must immediately reinstate Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) president Sam Rainsy and vice-president Kem Sokha to their positions in the National Assembly, drop all charges against Rainsy, and take measures to ensure the security and freedom of opposition MPs and activists, Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said today.
How the opposition can win the next election

How the opposition can win the next election

COMMENT | Without a unified opposition and with three-cornered fights taking place, the BN will invariably win.
Condemnation for cops calling in Charles Morais' lawyer

Condemnation for cops calling in Charles Morais' lawyer

Syahredzan says lawyers should not be identified with clients or their causes.
Nine months on, instructions on 'burn Quran' probe still not out

Nine months on, instructions on 'burn Quran' probe still not out

UPDATED 11.09AM | Zahid repeats probe on Baling Umno Wanita chief Mashitah completed, awaiting AG's instructions.
No time frame set for 1MDB probe, says minister

No time frame set for 1MDB probe, says minister

PARLIAMENT | Nancy says there are many witnesses and documents to obtain, some of which are overseas.
Rizalman pleads guilty to indecent assault in NZ case

Rizalman pleads guilty to indecent assault in NZ case

UPDATED 9.49AM | The saga of Muhammad Rizalman, heart of a diplomatic fiasco last year, ends with guilty plea.
TPPA on labour - sugar coating on bitter medicine

TPPA on labour - sugar coating on bitter medicine

COMMENT | We have ILO conventions that are not enforced, while the TPPA remains a corporate agenda.
Muhyiddin warns Malay support for Umno down to 30pct

Muhyiddin warns Malay support for Umno down to 30pct

UPDATED 9.50AM | Umno No 2 says the ruling party will be booted out in two years if this is not fixed.

G25 to study where Jakim's money went

G25 to study where Jakim's money went

Jakim has to work on affirming role of Islam in Malaysia, the group of eminent Malays notes.
RM2.6b reply and what to expect as Parliament sitting ends

RM2.6b reply and what to expect as Parliament sitting ends

From the final budget vote to Nurul Izzah's fate, it promises to be a cracking week ahead.
Feuding Morais brothers - who’s Abel and who’s Cain?

Feuding Morais brothers - who’s Abel and who’s Cain?

YOURSAY | ‘It is obvious that the family feud has been festering for too long.’

One brother seeks truth, the other wants to bury it

One brother seeks truth, the other wants to bury it

YOURSAY | ‘The Charles and Richard dispute reminds me of the story of Solomon.’

In Malaysia, big is beautiful

In Malaysia, big is beautiful

The rakyat must tighten their belts.