Archive - 31 December 2015

Wan Junaidi: 'Red water' analysis ready in two to three weeks

Wan Junaidi: 'Red water' analysis ready in two to three weeks

Water quality in the areas affected by bauxite mining also being monitored.

Failed break-in at former Penang CM's house

Failed break-in at former Penang CM's house

The robber fled when he saw a security guard.
2015-12-31

2015-12-31

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices go down at midnight

RON95, RON97 and diesel prices go down at midnight

RON95 will go down 10 sen, RON97 by 20 sen and diesel by 30 sen.
Local council elections needed to prevent flash floods

Local council elections needed to prevent flash floods

I am really saddened by the occurrence of flash floods in Kuching today. The problem may continue as the state Meteorological Department expects heavy rain to last until tomorrow in areas around Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu and Mukah.
MACC hands SRC, RM2.6b investigation papers to AG

MACC hands SRC, RM2.6b investigation papers to AG

UPDATED 7.07PM | However, the RM2.6 billion probe is still incomplete, says the graftbuster.
'No one speaks for Sirul, not even his mum'

'No one speaks for Sirul, not even his mum'

UPDATED 7.39PM | Anyone who claims to speak on his behalf cannot be trusted, says counsel.
TPPA enslaves as exit leads to bankruptcy, says Dr M

TPPA enslaves as exit leads to bankruptcy, says Dr M

UPDATED 6.37PM | He warns M'sia can exit after signing pact but risks losing in suits by foreign companies.

Sirul Azhar received offer to make him talk, says lawyer

Sirul Azhar received offer to make him talk, says lawyer

UPDATED 7.10PM | The individual made the offer to get political benefit, says counsel Kamarul Hisham.
Issues unresolved as 1MDB nears RM41b debt shave

Issues unresolved as 1MDB nears RM41b debt shave

KINIBIZ | The controversy around its murky dealings remains unsatisfactorily answered.
Wait for ‘right time’ to increase bus fares, Fomca urges

Wait for ‘right time’ to increase bus fares, Fomca urges

‘Just because costs have gone up, you expect us to pay for substandard services?’
Conversion cases - is justice for all a myth?

Conversion cases - is justice for all a myth?

MP SPEAKS | Muslims need to stand for the most difficult part of justice - i.e. justice to your enemy.
Let federal gov't deal with bauxite pollution, Pahang MB told

Let federal gov't deal with bauxite pollution, Pahang MB told

Adnan has failed to announce steps to tackle the problem, says Kuantan MP.
Bishop: We are now a quasi-Islamic state

Bishop: We are now a quasi-Islamic state

He says appellate court’s rule on unilateral conversion of minors tips the scales in favour of Islamic supremacy.
DAP brushes off PAS’ ‘Israeli military base’ claim as ridiculous

DAP brushes off PAS’ ‘Israeli military base’ claim as ridiculous

PAS reserch director claims DAP was offered RM1.2 billion in GE13 and will build a Israeli base if wins.
Rafizi: National assets pawned to save 1MDB

Rafizi: National assets pawned to save 1MDB

Malaysia will fall to foreign hands as it continues to sell off crucial national assets, says PKR.
Bus driver charged with causing death of four passengers

Bus driver charged with causing death of four passengers

He pleaded not guilty to negligence, losing control of vehicle before it skidded and grazed a trailer.
Najib: As promised, 1MDB's winter is over

Najib: As promised, 1MDB's winter is over

The PM cites this morning's Bandar M'sia deal as having solved 1MDB's problems as promised.
Facebook’s free web access in India tests net-neutrality principle

Facebook’s free web access in India tests net-neutrality principle

Activists say the free, pared-down online service disadvantages small content providers and start-ups.
Malaysia has lost its way, but there's still time
Remaining 40pct Bandar M'sia stake may go to Finance Ministry

Remaining 40pct Bandar M'sia stake may go to Finance Ministry

This is one of the options in 1MDB’s rationalisation plan, says Arul Kanda.
Shame, M'sia in top six worst corruption scandals list

Shame, M'sia in top six worst corruption scandals list

A division under the Washington Post Company names Malaysia in its recent report.
1MDB chief laughs off question on WSJ claims

1MDB chief laughs off question on WSJ claims

Arul Kanda: ‘I am sorry, we are talking about Bandar Malaysia. Good try though."
Cops summon PPIM chief for slamming the force

Cops summon PPIM chief for slamming the force

Nadzim had accused the cops of being in cahoots with con men in Kota Raya in a media interview.
Obama to host Asean leaders in February

Obama to host Asean leaders in February

The gathering is said to further advance the US’ rebalance to Asia and the Pacific.
IGP smacks Bar Council for silence on 'self-defence murder'

IGP smacks Bar Council for silence on 'self-defence murder'

'Bar Council must educate public. Why keep quiet?' asks IGP.
1MDB rationalisation plan targets achieved, says Arul Kanda

1MDB rationalisation plan targets achieved, says Arul Kanda

UPDATED 3.32PM | It’s within the time frame to solve 1MDB's problems as promised by PM, the state fund’s chief says.
Perak Dapsy urged to join anti-apartheid movement

Perak Dapsy urged to join anti-apartheid movement

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Malaysia (BDS Malaysia) welcomes the statement by DAP Pasir Pinji assemblyperson Howard Lee and Perak DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy), condemning Israeli violence towards Palestinians and expressing solidarity with their struggle.
M'sia stops time so gov't can fulfil promises

M'sia stops time so gov't can fulfil promises

SATIRE | ‘All clocks and time measurement devices in the country will be frozen at 11.59pm on Dec 31.’
Documents from Justo with AG's Chambers

Documents from Justo with AG's Chambers

UPDATED 1.47PM | It also includes documents given to Sarawak Report's Clare Brown.
Public warned not to eat seafood from bauxite-contaminated waters

Public warned not to eat seafood from bauxite-contaminated waters

People are also advised against any fishing activities, which are said to be 'unsuitable' in areas off Pahang.
1MDB sells off 60pct stake in Bandar Malaysia

1MDB sells off 60pct stake in Bandar Malaysia

UPDATED 2.22PM | The stake worth RM7.41b sold to Iskandar Waterfront Holdings and China Railway Engineering Corporation.
PTPTN to hold talks with Cuepacs on maximum pay deductions

PTPTN to hold talks with Cuepacs on maximum pay deductions

Civil servants with net monthly incomes of RM3,000 to RM5,000 still refuse to repay their PTPTN loans.
Will 1MDB woes be settled tomorrow, Anina asks Najib

Will 1MDB woes be settled tomorrow, Anina asks Najib

UPDATED 12.07PM | She says if six-month-old promise is unrealised it means PM would have lied to the public.
Terengganu to impose ban on vaping tomorrow

Terengganu to impose ban on vaping tomorrow

A meeting with vape sellers is set on Jan 3 to explain the state government's policy on the matter.
Zam: 'Two jobs' idea sends wrong message to civil service

Zam: 'Two jobs' idea sends wrong message to civil service

UPDATED 11.29AM | Ahmad Maslan continues to be ridiculed, with ex-info minister Zainuddin saying it will destroy civil service values.
My Vision 2020 - an era without Umno-BN

My Vision 2020 - an era without Umno-BN

MP SPEAKS | As 2016 beckons, enough with them quashing our hopes, the future of M’sia.
Altantuya’s entry records not deleted - show us the proof

Altantuya’s entry records not deleted - show us the proof

YOURSAY | ‘Zahid has achieved nothing, if not notoriety, with this revelation.’
Gov’t: Bank Negara 1MDB probe strictly on ‘financial compliance’

Gov’t: Bank Negara 1MDB probe strictly on ‘financial compliance’

Finance Ministry says central bank didn’t probe any 1MDB subsidiaries.
Zahid, who declared Bersih 4 unlawful? You

Zahid, who declared Bersih 4 unlawful? You

YOURSAY | ‘The signs are written on the wall and you are fighting it with arrogance.’
On Tabung Haji deal, some things should really NOT be said

On Tabung Haji deal, some things should really NOT be said

KINIBIZ | There is no such thing as an asset that’s ‘too good an investment to sell’.
DPM, blaming Dr M is like rubbing s**t in your own face

DPM, blaming Dr M is like rubbing s**t in your own face

YOURSAY | ‘Zahid, it’s the same party that has rubbed 's**t', as you so eloquently put it, on the people.’
1MDB, which part of WSJ’s allegations recycled?

1MDB, which part of WSJ’s allegations recycled?

YOURSAY | ‘WSJ has more credibility than 1MDB by a long shot.’