Archive - 10 March 2016

Cull out conspirators, Umno can't afford to be weak, says Ali Rustam

Cull out conspirators, Umno can't afford to be weak, says Ali Rustam

The 'wolves in sheep's clothing' will only create disunity in the party, says the BN senator.
Mardi: 3,000 tonnes of food wasted daily in M'sia

Mardi: 3,000 tonnes of food wasted daily in M'sia

Most of the discarded food is untouched and still edible, says the DG.
Terengganu’s no-confidence motion a small issue, says DPM

Terengganu’s no-confidence motion a small issue, says DPM

Zahid is confident internal conflict can be resolved properly by state Umno liaison committee.
Ex-S’gor reps offer to help Najib and Dr M patch up

Ex-S’gor reps offer to help Najib and Dr M patch up

Mubarak said the protracted disagreement should be resolved through negotiations.
Najib's bid to uplift women should be appreciated, says minister

Najib's bid to uplift women should be appreciated, says minister

Rohani says the PM has lifted women to a prestigious level.
Students must demand freedom if minister refuses to right wrongs

Students must demand freedom if minister refuses to right wrongs

MP SPEAKS 'Minister must correct the ban on Syed Saddiq from varsities'.
Plane debris from Mozambique is in KL for analysis

Plane debris from Mozambique is in KL for analysis

It came with the local investigators, as well as the MH370 special investigation team.
Confusion as third varsity cancels Syed Saddiq event

Confusion as third varsity cancels Syed Saddiq event

Unimas says event never approved, organisers disagree. But all this after he signed Citizens' Declaration.
PAS' third coalition a challenge to Harapan, say analysts

PAS' third coalition a challenge to Harapan, say analysts

They say it has potential to tap support from voters who are angry with Umno.
WSJ likened to a beauty queen with 'panau'

WSJ likened to a beauty queen with 'panau'

UPDATED 7.13PM | PARLIAMENT | It only plays up sensational news, says BN lawmaker.
Bank officer remanded over RM2m graft probe

Bank officer remanded over RM2m graft probe

The seven-day remand order was issued following an application from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Dance floor cleared when Najib's son started spinning

Dance floor cleared when Najib's son started spinning

This is according to a freelance DJ who was present at Zouk Singapore.
Man who raped step-daughter fails to get conviction set aside

Man who raped step-daughter fails to get conviction set aside

However, the Court of Appeal reduced the man’s sentence to 12 years and 10 strokes.
Concern over low conviction rate in domestic violence cases

Concern over low conviction rate in domestic violence cases

Victims will be discouraged from lodging police reports, says MP.
I did not expect to lose, says Chong Wei

I did not expect to lose, says Chong Wei

His loss would not disrupt his focus on preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Spending on defence projects under OSA, MP told

Spending on defence projects under OSA, MP told

Liew’s questions on status of M’sia’s largest defence projects get rejected.
Zaid makes a plea: Donate RM10 for Save Malaysia fund

Zaid makes a plea: Donate RM10 for Save Malaysia fund

UPDATED 5.15PM | We won't seek help from tycoons and Jho Lows of the world, says Zaid.
'Roads jammed, airport packed, but you claim rakyat broke?'

'Roads jammed, airport packed, but you claim rakyat broke?'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 7PM | Bagan Serai MP refutes opposition MPs who say GST has caused suffering.
'Fate of unilateral conversion reforms worrying as no firm date'

'Fate of unilateral conversion reforms worrying as no firm date'

Gov't says draft under study but lawmaker Kulasegaran says such assurances made since 2009.
Five years after Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster

Five years after Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster

The undersea earthquake and the following tsunami caused tremendous damage.
Stop bickering about who will replace Najib, says Zaid

Stop bickering about who will replace Najib, says Zaid

UPDATED 5.08PM | Just focus on getting more people to sign the declaration, adds former minister.
Bekir's ex-wife pledges to donate portion of RM30m award

Bekir's ex-wife pledges to donate portion of RM30m award

UPDATED 7.15PM | Donation will go to single mothers' organisations and orphanages, says Shahnaz.
2016-03-10

2016-03-10

Is it still rational to focus on real estate development in Johor?

Is it still rational to focus on real estate development in Johor?

The future painted in numerous government plans is always promising and beautiful. However, there are doubts on the rationality of the recently-launched Johor strategic growth plan and a few major projects, which are said to be the catalysts of Johor’s economy.
Isma youth website clinches Best Blog of the Year award

Isma youth website clinches Best Blog of the Year award

It beat 10 other blogs to clinch the top spot.
WSJ: Goldman Sachs probes hiring of Najib's ex-aide's daughter

WSJ: Goldman Sachs probes hiring of Najib's ex-aide's daughter

Financial daily claims she was allegedly hired when the firm was in talks with 1MDB.
Court sets new date for Aminulrasyid's decision

Court sets new date for Aminulrasyid's decision

Lawyer says decision in the suit against police, gov't will be delivered on March 24 at 3pm.
Our hands barely touched, says Perkasa chief

Our hands barely touched, says Perkasa chief

INTERVIEW | Ibrahim Ali says handshake with Kit Siang blown out of proportion.
Court orders Taib's son to pay ex-wife RM30m

Court orders Taib's son to pay ex-wife RM30m

UPDATED 6.35PM | Payment has to be made in three instalments comprising RM10 million each.
Pua wants PAC to probe SRC after 1MDB

Pua wants PAC to probe SRC after 1MDB

This is because it is a fully-owned Finance Ministry company, says DAP lawmaker.
‘Foreign investor confidence not affected by weak ringgit’

‘Foreign investor confidence not affected by weak ringgit’

PARLIAMENT | The balance of payments statistics showed FDI net inflows of RM39.5b.
Mentally challenged person beaten up by police, claims lawyer

Mentally challenged person beaten up by police, claims lawyer

Uthayakumar says apart from being in plainclothes, the officers also came in three private cars.
Kit Siang: Pandikar's reforms highlight executive interference

Kit Siang: Pandikar's reforms highlight executive interference

Azalina's disclosure that the cabinet gave nod to speaker's proposals shows this, he says.
Sec-gen: Hadi, PAS will back no-confidence vote against PM

Sec-gen: Hadi, PAS will back no-confidence vote against PM

UPDATED 6.38PM | If Wan Azizah puts forth such a motion, PAS will support.
Brazilian ex-president Lula to face corruption charges

Brazilian ex-president Lula to face corruption charges

Prosecutors in Sao Paulo plan to file money-laundering and other corruption charges.
PKR: RM1.5b spent for polls 16 times beyond legal limit

PKR: RM1.5b spent for polls 16 times beyond legal limit

UPDATED 3.30PM | EC must now explain why this is allowed, PKR veep Shamsul says.
No plans to review GST rate, says deputy minister

No plans to review GST rate, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Deputy Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani notes that the current six percent is reasonable.
GST collection exceeds 2015 target

GST collection exceeds 2015 target

The GST implementation is part of the government’s tax reform programme.
Two Umno leaders charged with accepting bribes over rice quota

Two Umno leaders charged with accepting bribes over rice quota

They claimed trial to charges of corruption at the Alor Setar Sessions Court yesterday.
Analyst: People must divide and rule politicians

Analyst: People must divide and rule politicians

It will ensure competition in a democracy, adds Penang Institute fellow.
Spad's enforcement against Uber will go on

Spad's enforcement against Uber will go on

PARLIAMENT | However regulations on ridesharing are being formulated, says Minister Nancy Shukri.
Ibrahim Ali reveals reason for not inking declaration

Ibrahim Ali reveals reason for not inking declaration

INTERVIEW | Perkasa leader also says that he attended the event out of respect for Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
PAS to form third force, joins hands with multiracial party

PAS to form third force, joins hands with multiracial party

UPDATED 6.28PM | PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin says the pact will be a third force, and will not back Umno.
The fine line between hate speech and freedom of speech

The fine line between hate speech and freedom of speech

Had this article been posted by The Malaysian Insider ( TMI ), there is a chance you wouldn’t be reading it right now. Censorship is a growing issue and Malaysia is known to have some of the toughest censorship laws in the world.
NLD names Suu Kyi confidant as presidential candidate

NLD names Suu Kyi confidant as presidential candidate

Suu Kyi is barred from holding the presidency under a junta-drafted constitution.
Rafizi: Will Saudi now call in favour from Najib?

Rafizi: Will Saudi now call in favour from Najib?

The Saudi government is reportedly seeking a loan of up to US$8 billion to shore up its coffers.
Giving greater protection to whistleblowers

Giving greater protection to whistleblowers

The gov't studying to strengthen the Whistleblower Protection Act, says minister.
Husam ‘right person’ to replace Hadi, mocks Amar

Husam ‘right person’ to replace Hadi, mocks Amar

Kelantan deputy MB says Husam is among those ‘qualified’ to lead PAS.
Anti-Najib group gets down to business in first meet

Anti-Najib group gets down to business in first meet

Secretariat selected, plans to promote Citizens' Declaration, including roadshows, discussed.
Gov't sets aside RM160m for new JPA scholarships

Gov't sets aside RM160m for new JPA scholarships

PARLIAMENT | The government has increased the allocation for scholarships for 2016, says minister.
Use of animals in ads gives wrong public perceptions

Use of animals in ads gives wrong public perceptions

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is totally opposed to the use of animals by advertisers for the promotion of various brands of products.
Cost cutting won't help coffers, says Gerakan Youth

Cost cutting won't help coffers, says Gerakan Youth

UPDATED 12.54PM | Youth chief Andy Yong says the government should be curbing corruption instead, as the root cause of our ailing finances.
Minister: Gov't satisfied with Tabung Haji's management

Minister: Gov't satisfied with Tabung Haji's management

PARLIAMENT | Based on its haj pilgrimage organisation, strong financial status, says Jamil Khir Baharom.
Ku Nan refuses to entertain queries on 'childish' Umno leaders

Ku Nan refuses to entertain queries on 'childish' Umno leaders

Tengku Adnan refuses to comment on whether Shafie Apdal will face action.
Honest practical relook necessary to locate MH370

Honest practical relook necessary to locate MH370

Malaysia’s MH370 disappearance created one of the greatest mysteries in modern aviation history.
S'wak CM: Cabal of misfits behind anti-Najib declaration

S'wak CM: Cabal of misfits behind anti-Najib declaration

Adenan Satem describes the Citizens' Declaration as a futile exercise.
Wanita MCA flogs PAS for mooting public caning for illicit sex

Wanita MCA flogs PAS for mooting public caning for illicit sex

Its chief Heng Seai Kie says the ulama wing's idea is unconstitutional and says PAS is trying to expand syariah jurisdiction.
Annuar Musa reveals Mahathir’s plot to achieve agenda

Annuar Musa reveals Mahathir’s plot to achieve agenda

The Umno info chief says throughout the ex-PM’s career, the goal always justified the means.
MB: Ahmad Said’s action prompted by certain quarters

MB: Ahmad Said’s action prompted by certain quarters

Terengganu MB Ahmad Razif says he was told of outside movements wanting to topple him.

Integrity minister: I'm not sleeping on the job

Integrity minister: I'm not sleeping on the job

UPDATED | 1.21PM | Paul Low laments that his efforts have gone unnoticed, but believes they will bear fruit.
BNM holds rates steady at Zeti’s last policy meeting

BNM holds rates steady at Zeti’s last policy meeting

Muhammad Ibrahim is ‘widely tipped’ to be the person Zeti sees as a capable successor.
Local fishermen can lose up to RM1m over border 'dispute'

Local fishermen can lose up to RM1m over border 'dispute'

Fishermen feeling the pinch over Indonesia's action, says state rep.
Chong Wei’s All-England quest ends

Chong Wei’s All-England quest ends

He lost 22-24, 20-22 to his opponent - who is ranked 32 below him in the world standings.
Falcon bank says no business impact from 1MDB probe

Falcon bank says no business impact from 1MDB probe

We are in contact with regulators, adds the bank's chief executive.
Traders who hike prices don't believe in God, says minister

Traders who hike prices don't believe in God, says minister

UPDATED 12.25PM | PARLIAMENT | 'God has never told anyone to raise prices or reduce it,' says Hamzah.
Bersih, Pesaka yet to settle post-rally cleaning bill

Bersih, Pesaka yet to settle post-rally cleaning bill

UPDATED 6.02PM | Pesaka promised to do so six months ago, while Bersih won't fork out a single sen.
MACC confirmed Saudi royalty gave Najib RM2.6b, says Azalina

MACC confirmed Saudi royalty gave Najib RM2.6b, says Azalina

UPDATED 11.50PM | PARLIAMENT | This is based on testimonies by witnesses, and supporting documents.'

Activist acquitted over Sri Lanka killing fields screening

Activist acquitted over Sri Lanka killing fields screening

UPDATED 11.21PM | The court rules prosecution fails to prove prima facie case over screening of 'No Fire Zone'.
Ku Li makes decisive stand - stay firmly on the fence

Ku Li makes decisive stand - stay firmly on the fence

YOURSAY | ‘Razaleigh is nothing more than a flawed product of the Umno culture.’
'Terengganu MB no-confidence motion should have been allowed'

'Terengganu MB no-confidence motion should have been allowed'

Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali says a democratic nation would not have rejected motion against MB Ahmad Razif.
'Kit Siang, two wrongs do not make a right'

'Kit Siang, two wrongs do not make a right'

YOURSAY | ‘Dr Mahathir is a lesson sent to our nation. We must learn.’
India’s antiquated Penal Code

India’s antiquated Penal Code

As the debates indicate, it is time for a change.
Controversy over yet another member of Najib’s family

Controversy over yet another member of Najib’s family

YOURSAY | ‘Norashman thought he is in Bolehland, but Singapore is a different...’
Enough of political chicanery over the Royal Address

Enough of political chicanery over the Royal Address

COMMENT | The Agong was merely there to read out a speech written by the gov’t.
Bar rues high costs awarded to Shafee by apex court

Bar rues high costs awarded to Shafee by apex court

Bar president Steven Thiru says body was acting in public interest and should not be made to pay costs.

Dr M, Pakatan are weak, both need each other

Dr M, Pakatan are weak, both need each other

YOURSAY | ‘Whether Mahathir needs Harapan more or vice versa is not important.’
No game plan yet on Najib’s replacement, says Kit Siang

No game plan yet on Najib’s replacement, says Kit Siang

INTERVIEW | He says Save Malaysia faces several options, and does not rule out unity gov’t with Umno rebels.
Indonesia detains three M'sian fishing boats in Batam

Indonesia detains three M'sian fishing boats in Batam

The Malaysian fishermen are accused of illegal fishing and using banned equipment.