Archive - 25 February 2016

Groups want police action on Facebook user for taunting Zahid

Groups want police action on Facebook user for taunting Zahid

They are lodged by Community Policing Association of S’wak and 1M’sia Umno division vice-chairpersons club.
Pro-Najib portal attacks MACC panel over statement for renewed probe

Pro-Najib portal attacks MACC panel over statement for renewed probe

MyKMU points the finger at panel member Lim Chee Wee, who had openly questioned AG’s call not to prosecute PM.
Tabung Haji denies giving corporate guarantee to THHE

Tabung Haji denies giving corporate guarantee to THHE

It says accusations that its investment in the oil and gas company will incur RM1.4b losses are baseless.
'TMI block signifies darkest day since media crackdown in 1987'

'TMI block signifies darkest day since media crackdown in 1987'

Tony Pua says the ban intends to frighten and threaten other news portals into submission and compliance.
MACC panel chair denies sufficient evidence to prosecute Najib

MACC panel chair denies sufficient evidence to prosecute Najib

Hamid Bugo, with another Operations Review Panel member, disassociated themselves from statements attributed to the anonymous source.

Pupils’ own language classes never stopped, says education DG

Pupils’ own language classes never stopped, says education DG

He says it will continue, as long as there are applications from 15 parents or more.
Don't encourage early marriage among children, says Rohani

Don't encourage early marriage among children, says Rohani

It will affect their health and psychological development, adds the minister.
More police reports over Facebook ‘insult’ of DPM

More police reports over Facebook ‘insult’ of DPM

Three Sabah NGOs join Terengganu Umno Youth in lodging reports.
MACC denies gov’t disbanding its two panels

MACC denies gov’t disbanding its two panels

UPDATED 8.32PM | It says new members will be named to replace the previous ones, whose terms ended yesterday.
We're not challenging AG's authority, says MACC chief

We're not challenging AG's authority, says MACC chief

This after an MACC panel had asked it to continue its RM2.6b probe.
Plain cigarette packaging policy lauded, but will Miti overrule it?

Plain cigarette packaging policy lauded, but will Miti overrule it?

It looks as if Malaysia has suddenly grown a conscience. Contradicting itself, the Health Ministry now wants to remove all advertisements and make health warnings on cigarette boxes mandatory.
MCMC confirms TMI ban, warns against unverified reports

MCMC confirms TMI ban, warns against unverified reports

It does not mention how The Malaysian Insider flouted the law.
'TMI block shows Putrajaya fears free media'

'TMI block shows Putrajaya fears free media'

Gov't out to disrupt the flow of information, says PKR leader.
Nazri: Shafie stupid to think I called Muhyiddin a dog

Nazri: Shafie stupid to think I called Muhyiddin a dog

He must be a stupid Umno vice-president, he adds.
In fact, there is no jurisdictional conflict at all

In fact, there is no jurisdictional conflict at all

It is up to an individual who has attained the age of 18 to decide the religion he wishes to follow; however, it cannot be denied that the former familial duties and responsibilities of the person changing religion persist until suitable arrangements are made by the spouses themselves, or finally settled by the civil court in respect of future maintenance of the children of the non-Muslim marriage, their education and their religious upbringing.
Why no action against MAICCI, asks MP

Why no action against MAICCI, asks MP

This is linked to allegations that it had misappropriated RM2 million to support BN polls campaign.
Lawyer: Selangor assembly has no power to summon non-member

Lawyer: Selangor assembly has no power to summon non-member

Firoz Hussein submits that the summons can’t be considered as part of assembly proceedings.
Gov't blocks The Malaysian Insider

Gov't blocks The Malaysian Insider

UPDATED 6.12PM | News portal said to have 'violated national laws'.
Shahidan happy with crisis management during Sarawak floods

Shahidan happy with crisis management during Sarawak floods

Floods had sent over 7,000 people to 57 relief centres in three divisions.
Kelantan Umno branch chief loses house in fire

Kelantan Umno branch chief loses house in fire

He was not home when it happened; his two children managed to escape.
Rosmah wants everyone to wear batik on Thursdays

Rosmah wants everyone to wear batik on Thursdays

UPDATED 5.34PM | Demand will help boost the local batik industry, she says.
Umno rebels deliver questions on Najib to Saudi embassy

Umno rebels deliver questions on Najib to Saudi embassy

We want the answers to help Malaysia restore its tarnished reputation, says rebel chief.
RM50 additional incentive for padi farmers, says Shabery

RM50 additional incentive for padi farmers, says Shabery

It is part of Najib's recalibration of Budget 2016 to encourage production.
DAP wants PAC chief Hasan hauled before privileges committee

DAP wants PAC chief Hasan hauled before privileges committee

This for ambiguity over PAC members overseas and the tabling of a 1MDB report.
'Umno supreme council will pay for punishing Muhyiddin'

'Umno supreme council will pay for punishing Muhyiddin'

Pagoh Umno says the governing body's action will destroy the Malay party.
Bring on the Mat Rempit, Tengku Adnan

Bring on the Mat Rempit, Tengku Adnan

COMMENT | To many of us, the Mat Rempit represent a lost generation of Malay youths.

PKR: Slash cabinet and give money to universities

PKR: Slash cabinet and give money to universities

This after universities said they won't renew contracts of 156 professors due to budget cuts.
Malay NGOs rally against Freemason meet in Penang

Malay NGOs rally against Freemason meet in Penang

UPDATED 4.59PM | Led by Ali Tinju, they chant anti-Jewish slogans and demand to see the hotel's manager. 
Rafizi: TH must convince depositors on loss-making company

Rafizi: TH must convince depositors on loss-making company

High time pilgrimage fund let the public know about its plans for THHE, says PKR lawmaker.
Trial of seven charged with Kevin's murder to begin on April 4

Trial of seven charged with Kevin's murder to begin on April 4

Judge Azman Abdullah fixes 16 days to hear the case when it came up for mention.

Johor sultan: We accept handshakes from all to avoid offence

Johor sultan: We accept handshakes from all to avoid offence

So, stop playing up on me or crown prince shaking hands, ruler tells the people.
Explain about-turn on political advertising, S'gor told

Explain about-turn on political advertising, S'gor told

Minister says that in the past, signboards with political messages were not allowed.
Ex-workers vs MAS - judge recuses herself

Ex-workers vs MAS - judge recuses herself

UPDATED 5.15PM | She knows one of the parties named in the application.
Rahman: Up to Dr M to declare his assets

Rahman: Up to Dr M to declare his assets

UPDATED 4.33PM | Also says AG's decision to clear PM was a collective one.
Seek legal redress if your sacking is illegal, PKR rep told

Seek legal redress if your sacking is illegal, PKR rep told

Penang CM’s aide ticks off Cheah Kah Peng for lamenting his removal from Penang Hill Corp board.
10 M'sians named in Forbes’ list of youths to watch

10 M'sians named in Forbes’ list of youths to watch

UPDATED 4.25PM | They were assessed by judges who are leading figures in their fields in the region.
'Najib coffee-table book same status as Mandela's biography'

'Najib coffee-table book same status as Mandela's biography'

This is the minister's response  to a proposal that the book be listed as reference material in libraries.
Sustainable consumerism is a big deal

Sustainable consumerism is a big deal

Unsustainable consumption, a phenomenon which was rampant in the developed world has now definitely caught up with the developing, leaving great implications on our future well-being. Globalisation and trade liberalisation agenda of nations is a driving factor in making products and services which were once out of reach in developing countries much more available now. Items that at one point in time were considered luxuries has now become necessities.

Nazri warns Muhyiddin: Stop attacking Najib or I'll attack you

Nazri warns Muhyiddin: Stop attacking Najib or I'll attack you

UPDATED 3.45PM | He’s no longer fit to be Umno’s No 2, declares the supreme council member.
Wahid: Gov’t to continue reinforcing economic fundamentals

Wahid: Gov’t to continue reinforcing economic fundamentals

All three rating agencies have given the same credit rating, he says.

DAP not invited yet for Zaid's gathering, but PKR's Rafizi is going

DAP not invited yet for Zaid's gathering, but PKR's Rafizi is going

UPDATED 3.49PM | Rafizi's going in his personal capacity. DAP, if invited, will discuss matter within party first.

Defiant Muhyiddin will face the music, says Rahman Dahlan

Defiant Muhyiddin will face the music, says Rahman Dahlan

UPDATED 6.05PM | Any member who ignores supreme council's order faces the risk of disciplinary action, he says.
Preachers who want to give ceramah in Johor must get credentials

Preachers who want to give ceramah in Johor must get credentials

‘Mirror your face first before advising others,’ says Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

Nazri to Muhyiddin: Learn from Ismail how to defend your leader

Nazri to Muhyiddin: Learn from Ismail how to defend your leader

Just as his deputy division chief defended him, Muhyiddin should have defended Najib, argues Nazri.
JPA scholarships now changed to loans, says DAP

JPA scholarships now changed to loans, says DAP

UPDATED 3.21PM | This was done without a public statement, but is stated on JPA website, adds Anthony Loke.
Umno veep defends Muhyiddin amid ouster speculation

Umno veep defends Muhyiddin amid ouster speculation

Shafie says silencing Muhyiddin won’t make Umno any stronger.
Robert Kuok retains top spot on 2016 Forbes M’sia rich list

Robert Kuok retains top spot on 2016 Forbes M’sia rich list

This is despite the pummeling of many Malaysian fortunes over the past year.

Lim: Has Hasan lied about 'PAC members are overseas'?

Lim: Has Hasan lied about 'PAC members are overseas'?

In fact, the majority of them were in the country, says the DAP veteran.
Mahathir crosses the Rubicon

Mahathir crosses the Rubicon

COMMENT | Exhorting the people to rise up shifts him across Najib’s red line.
Nazri: Dr M’s just angry his son didn’t last a term

Nazri: Dr M’s just angry his son didn’t last a term

The Umno supreme council member says it’s pointless to probe Mahathir as he’s 'too old'.
My views matter, Rafidah's do not, says Nazri

My views matter, Rafidah's do not, says Nazri

This is because he is a leader and Rafidah is no longer one, says the Umno supreme council member.
Apologise for offending Johoreans, Nazri told

Apologise for offending Johoreans, Nazri told

Pagoh Umno Youth chief stands by the Umno No.2, tells Najib to go on leave.
Catholic bishop, Penang mufti in inter-faith meet

Catholic bishop, Penang mufti in inter-faith meet

Organised by Penang PAS, it's to answer questions on religious issues affecting non-Muslims.
Johor sultan ticks off Ikhlas president over vape ban

Johor sultan ticks off Ikhlas president over vape ban

'Don't be brainless and endanger the health of others for monetary gains,' the ruler says.
M'sian family sues MAS for RM32m over MH370 disappearance

M'sian family sues MAS for RM32m over MH370 disappearance

UPDATED 2.25PM | Five others, including the government, are also named in the suit.
No jobs for locals, so where are jobs for migrant workers?

No jobs for locals, so where are jobs for migrant workers?

MP SPEAKS | Clearly, there's no organising and management of migrant workers to match industry needs.
Musa Hitam was my first failure, says Mahathir

Musa Hitam was my first failure, says Mahathir

UPDATED 11.10AM | 'He could not wait for me to retire,' says the former PM.
'Prank video' Australian brothers arrested after 'shooting' stunt

'Prank video' Australian brothers arrested after 'shooting' stunt

Three youths behind online videos picked up after latest fake on terrorist attack.
'Any logging in S'gor for clearing, not commercial purposes'

'Any logging in S'gor for clearing, not commercial purposes'

Exco member Wong refers to allegation that state awarded logging contracts without an open tender. 
Penalised for querying mega projects and voting on conscience

Penalised for querying mega projects and voting on conscience

COMMENT | Is it wrong to be concerned with land reclamation projects that affect the people of Penang?
A cup of coffee costs a lot more now

A cup of coffee costs a lot more now

Several coffee shops in the Klang Valley have raised the price after Chinese New Year.
PAS, make up your mind - theocracy or technocracy?

PAS, make up your mind - theocracy or technocracy?

YOURSAY |  Tuan Ibrahim, have you convinced your Umno-loving president Hadi?’
Will Zahid accept drain cleaner Azrol’s challenge?

Will Zahid accept drain cleaner Azrol’s challenge?

YOURSAY | ‘Why is Azrol getting RM800 when the minimum wage is RM1,000?’
No more delay in resolving conversion cases, urges Gerakan Youth

No more delay in resolving conversion cases, urges Gerakan Youth

The ultimate remedy will be to amend the constitution and relevant laws, it says.
When all else fails, blame WSJ for being anti-M’sia

When all else fails, blame WSJ for being anti-M’sia

YOURSAY | 'If WSJ did not break the RM2.6b story, who would have known?
Rafizi: Goldman Sachs distancing itself from 1MDB

Rafizi: Goldman Sachs distancing itself from 1MDB

Tim Leissner, who quit Goldman Sachs, was a key figure in the bank's dealings with 1MDB.
MAICCI ready to be probed on 'BN polls funding' claim

MAICCI ready to be probed on 'BN polls funding' claim

Sec-gen of Indian business chamber says there's not much traction in the PKR allegation.