Archive - 26 February 2016

It says the MAS plane disappeared from the radar when in fact, it landed in Melbourne without a hitch.

UPDATED 10.25PM | Najib's fear of his deputy was also why he previously postponed party polls, says GKCM president.

Hishammuddin and other Johorean leaders have allowed themselves to become scapegoats, says Pagoh deputy chief.

UPDATED 8.58PM | ‘This is a decision we were forced to make, because as a party, we have to have discipline.’

UPDATED 9.37PM | Its president Kamarulazman warns that Muhyiddin will now be free to reveal more about Najib's scandals.

UPDATED 9.11PM | They also had to answer queries from MCMC, says TMI editor Jahabar.

The blaze was believed to be due to the burning of trash by certain parties.

UPDATED 9.04PM | Ku Nan says Najib has decided that Zahid will take over deputy president's duties.

UPDATED 6.47PM | Advancement of internet, social media have led to incitement of racial and religious intolerance, Najib says.

PKR communications director calls for a court order before the commission can ban access to online content.

UPDATED 5.38PM | Muhyiddin currently overseas and Shafie down with gout, sources say.

Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower) is outraged at the blocking of The Malaysian Insider by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). We are alarmed that this is only the latest manifestation of an ongoing and worsening trend of Internet censorship in Malaysia.

The real estate industry is taking a revolutionary turn as Malaysia will be playing host for the very first time to the Global Real Estate Developers and Agents Conference (GREDAC); Malaysia being the first to host this industry-leading conference. A highly-anticipated event, GREDAC will be home to the world’s top-level property experts and award-winning real estate agents from across the globe which will be held in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre from 14 -15 April 2016

Wan Junaidi was briefed on the status of the current integrated operation.

They say such high-handed response will only invite suspicion that the gov't has something to hide.

Najib has engaged in a blatant and outrageous breach of freedom of the press, it says.

Whilst the need to accumulate savings for the future is becoming all the more vital, Malaysians are finding it increasingly hard to fulfil their financial obligations as the cost of living continues to rise. With the challenging economic environment, many are looking to make their money work even harder to grow their savings and fulfill their financial aspirations. 

First understand their motivation, he says.

The PAC had said that it was giving priority to the tabling of the report.

Such a move would effectively make the investigation papers public documents, says PAS rep.

My name is Victor Tan. I am a Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) scholar at the University of Chicago and also was previously an intern at Malaysiakini . Thus, I represent the Malaysian government, and also in some sense, this particular news portal, as its fate is tied to mine.

For an article allegedly political in nature.

A delegation of Penan representing 18 villages are grateful that the government has finally consented to discuss their proposed Penan Peace Park (PPP).

UPDATED 4.35PM | Because Justice Arifin and Justice Raus were involved in past cases on unilateral conversions.

Shamsul Iskandar faces a charge of having participated in an illegal 'Black 505' rally near a mosque.

Its CEO, Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, is due to speak to staff about the belt-tightening measures next week.

Action against news portals based on public complaints, he says.

Two decisions of previous state gov’t lost in court cost state hundreds of millions, says Guan Eng.

The mission will begin on March 3 and remain at sea for at least four weeks.

UPDATED 3.05PM | The one quoting the review panel was confusing and contradicted MACC statement, says Salleh.

UPDATED 3.42PM | Ex-premier says no more options left.

UPDATED 3PM | Ex-PM says this in response to the challenge by an NGO to declare his assets.

UPDATED 1.40PM | Coincidently or not, proposed circuit passes by opposition MP's home.

A group of perpetrators has made 10 powerful bombs, the chief of Thailand's police bomb squad says.

They are appealing to the Land Transport Authority to re-route the line.

UPDATED 3PM | While M'sia may not be as dictatorial as North Korea, it is moving in that direction, he says.

Danger of conflict of interest very real, notes the watchdog NGO.

ADUN SPEAKS | 'Accept court rulings on NCR if S'wak gov't is sincere'.

He is disappointed Tabung Haji's top management 'is still trying to hide the truth'.

COMMENT | I urge netizens to contribute to the country by self-blocking.

Questioning leaders cannot be an excuse to take action, he says.

If it can happen to The Malaysian Insider ( TMI ), it can be used against all including Malaysiakini .

Canadian administrator and a local colleague are found guilty and given increased jail terms.

COMMENT | They may remain silent on the RM2.6b, but it will not reflect well on Saudi Arabia as a nation.

However, opponents of President Assad say Damascus and Moscow will ignore the truce.

UPDATED 12.10PM | This comes after Court of Appeal accepts Khairuddin Abu Hassan's bid to recuse a judge.

UPDATED 12.20PM | Court of Appeal finds circumstantial evidence linking the four to the 2013 murder.

UPDATED 2.50PM | RMAF will form a team to investigate the cause of the incident.

The Malaysian Insider’s chief editor will be summoned, says IGP Khalid Abu Bakar.

YOURSAY | ‘He is scared and insecure. He has only three lids but 10 jars to cover…’

UPDATED 12.25PM | This is yet another act of Najib to muzzle the independent media, says Azmin.

Aliran condemns the blockade by Internet regulator Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on news portal The Malaysian Insider (TMI) for purportedly breaching Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

YOURSAY | ‘A poor caricature of the God of Fortune is nothing compared to what the country has lost…’

Gov’t plan to grant individual land titles will make them poor and alter their communal stewardship.

YOURSAY | ‘Azalina is a member of a cabinet led by someone who has failed to account.’

YOURSAY | ‘This is the man who was defended as a symbol of violation of Malay pride and dignity.’

Group says it doesn’t want to fight with anyone, but just watch out for bumis.

Jerit says nationwide movement and action plan required to back Azrolnizam Sidek's efforts.

YOURSAY | ‘Abdul Rahman must be singing to headless sycophants.’

UPDATED 1.35PM | Gov’t urged not to impose new policies or amend laws until restrictions are lifted.

He says there are many cases of false news from unreliable sources spreading on social media.