Archive - 22 January 2016

Gov't to consider if tenants there will get free rentals, too.

EC chief Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof retires this Sunday.

Police say the items were worth RM4,300.

Wan Junaidi says the gov't took all necessary measures in the issue.

Police says the original recorded statement was in Thai.

Zaid's lawyer raises preliminary objections at the Sessions Court.

He was incoherent and laughed without reason while in court.

She says M'sia less reliant on oil but market has not 'wised up'.

#BebasAnwar campaign says it is spearheading efforts to secure Anwar's freedom independently.

She wants her successor to have a clean slate.

Rakyat's disappointment in TPPA will be translated in the general election, Malay rights group says.

They will do so if no action is taken against Kedah Umno members who rebelled against Mukhriz.

There is also more confusion with Berita Harian quoting him and the JPA director saying different things.

A rally consisting those who under different circumstances will feel the sky is not big enough for all of them.

The ringgit has touched a near three-week high today, following the move by Bank Negara Malaysia.

However, it is noted that no agreement has yet been reached with any potential buyer.

'There's nothing, there's nothing. Everything is ok,' says Baling MP Azeez.

Fuziah however says residents welcome efforts to clean up the bauxite mess which has marred the area.

Embattled says this when asked if he is concerned about facing disciplinary action.

UPDATED 8.02PM | But veteran lawyer has no qualms going public with 'fair' criticisms on judiciary, Anwar and other lawyers in public.

Well if there is a day that best portrays how group size means nothing, it’s the day when the government announced the suspension of the Public Services Department (JPA) scholarship and the Education Ministry Bursary. With a non-existent political capital (by design, and not choice), students as a group, although large in size is easily the lowest hanging fruit that is ripe for the taking in order to bail out the government and keep its wallet in check.

Incoming EC chairperson says situation today is not the same as during the last state election.

As Cedaw signatory, Malaysia is bound by rules barring discrimination against mothers.

Abdul Aziz, who turns 66 this Sunday, is required under the law to stand down as EC chairperson.

He says we need to allow the export of nearly 70,000 tonnes from the stockpile.

Its health ministry orders a halt to the sale of Qu Puteh's whitening Pro 9 cream and whitening UV block.

UPDATED 7.05PM | Admitting having rephrased some testimonies, lawyer however argues he stuck to the facts.

COMMENT | What is an elected representative supposed to do in a democracy?

To date, 30 percent of the areas polluted with bauxite waste have been cleaned up.

MP says they initiated a coup attempt that sullied the celebrations of the Kedah Sultan's 88th birthday.

Pro-Umno portal claims this is a likely scenario as Kedah Umno leaders flock to Putrajaya to meet Najib.

The Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) has released its newest study entitled ‘The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA): Catalysing Reforms in Governance’ in preparation for the upcoming special parliamentary sessions in the Dewan Rakyat on Jan 26 and 27, and the Dewan Negara on Jan 28.

NGOs working with the aged warn that country's ageing population boom will pose serious future challenges.

All in DAP agree Malay votes are crucial. But leaders are divided on how this should be courted.

UPDATED 3.50PM | The prosecution in the late Karpal's sedition case says any reasonable man could see his words had that effect.

UPDATED 4.50PM | OCBC's outlook for ringgit is bleak, predicts it could possibly end the year at a further low.

UPDATED 4.20PM | The unemployment rate in Malaysia still fairly low, says Selena Ling.

UPDATED 3.45PM | Classes resumed at 2pm after police bomb squad does not find any explosive device.

The rehabilitation process is carried out by the Prisons Department or Jakim on those detained for their extremist ideologies.

Anwar’s counsel J Leela says the hearing of the suit would begin on May 7.

Dr S Subramaniam says for 2015, there was also an increase in health tourist arrivals.

COMMENT | If Nurul Izzah could feel the heartbeat of the nation, why is elitist PM Najib oblivious to the people’s sentiments?

MP SPEAKS | Many people are wondering of the fate and options awaiting Kedah MB Mukhriz Mahathir.

Petronas' business review includes a plan to cut spending by up to RM50b over the next four years.

Similarly, Mukhriz can remain as MB if het gets the backing of several opposition reps.

It found that 1,107 out of  1,499 respondents polled, favour the trade pact.

UPDATED 12.30PM | Veteran editor claims move is being helmed by the prime minister's media and propaganda chief.

COMMENT | This leaves DAP member Abdul Aziz Bari's bid for a councillor's seat in limbo.

The PAS deputy president believes PM Najib Abdul Razak must first lead by example in the revised Budget 2016.

The United Nations Human Rights Office also urge the government to ratify the UN Convention against torture.

Ex-info minister Zainuddin Maidin says timing could not be worse for BN’s ‘fixed deposit’.

UPDATED 10.55AM | Former KL CID chief Ku Chin Wah has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Najib’s budget revisions will give him an opportunity to build on initial successes in crisis management.

YOURSAY | ‘This dark road we are headed down now was first paved by you, Dr M.’

INTERVIEW | He says opposition should move on, focus on putting Anwar’s ideas to practice.

YOURSAY | ‘Why billions of ringgit ending in the PM's account is considered halal?’

COMMENT l The average M’sian is either unaware of the importance of TPPA or mistrusts the gov’t.

S'gor Umno chief says the PM was led to believe the party could recapture the state in the last polls.

Ahmad Syukri Razab says even terrorist suspects should be treated in accordance with the law.

PKR veep is unconvinced PM has yet another mystery deposit seemingly from sources unknown.

YOURSAY | ‘And yet you want to spend RM100m to send another man for a space holiday.'

This follows inconsistencies in the string of arrests of various PSM leaders over the past months.

Minister accuses Malaysiakini of misquoting a Sin Chew report in which he had commented on the issue.

These are challenging times, but also exciting times.

A countdown to our bungee-jumping plunge?