Archive - 15 March 2016

Body of woman found in suitcase

Body of woman found in suitcase

She had ligature marks on her neck and was stuffed in a Polo suitcase found in Meru, Klang.

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Fix schools that are falling apart, upset BN MP tells gov't

Fix schools that are falling apart, upset BN MP tells gov't

'Ministers shouldn't just go to rural areas in Sabah and Sarawak to distribute allocation during polls.'

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Now, Dr M talk at UM cancelled

Now, Dr M talk at UM cancelled

This comes after Universiti Malaya student council withdrew from organising the event,

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Truck driver who rammed double-parked cars remanded

Truck driver who rammed double-parked cars remanded

Twenty cars were damaged by the trailer truck, during a football match in Malacca.

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Perak sultan: Stern action against those offering fake titles

Perak sultan: Stern action against those offering fake titles

He says stricter laws must be enacted and harsher penalties imposed on those found guilty.

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Dismayed with Elizabeth Wong, group to rally against Dash

Dismayed with Elizabeth Wong, group to rally against Dash

They say the Bukit Lanjan rep made promises she backtracked on.

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Malaysia targets antibiotics-free chicken by 2020

Malaysia targets antibiotics-free chicken by 2020

'We do not want antibiotics in our food,' says minister.

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Umno lawyer: Bar's move against AG akin to challenging Agong

Umno lawyer: Bar's move against AG akin to challenging Agong

Hafarizam Harun says this is as the AG is appointed by the Agong.

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Minister: BN never promised fewer Klang Valley toll gates

Minister: BN never promised fewer Klang Valley toll gates

BN manifesto only promised not to raise toll rates for inter-city highways from 2013 to 2018, Fadillah says.

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PM kidnap fears may have led to journo arrests, says minister

PM kidnap fears may have led to journo arrests, says minister

Hamzah says this while dismissing that there was no press freedom in the country.

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Gov't may consider declassifying Bangladesh deal

Gov't may consider declassifying Bangladesh deal

Contract with company still being finalised: DPM

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MP: Accusations against Aussie journos a 'red herring'

MP: Accusations against Aussie journos a 'red herring'

Ramkarpal Singh says no charges were pressed, showing no offences were committed.

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Some simple questions for the Landscape Dept

Some simple questions for the Landscape Dept

The press statement by National Landscape Department or Jabatan Landskap Negara (JLN) dated Feb 5, 2016 is quoted verbatim:

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Pua warns FGV against diving into another worrying acquisition

Pua warns FGV against diving into another worrying acquisition

This is over the proposal to acquire 55 percent of Zhong Ling Nutri-Oil Holdings for RM976 million.

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Detainee: We had to dance nude, drink urine, beaten in lock-up

Detainee: We had to dance nude, drink urine, beaten in lock-up

The former detainee claims suspects were tortured to extract confession.

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No-confidence motion against AG makes it to House

No-confidence motion against AG makes it to House

However, motion submitted by Wan Azizah is yet to be included in the order paper.

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Video of ABC reporter shows no security cordon breach

Video of ABC reporter shows no security cordon breach

‘Hello Mr PM, could you explain the millions in your account?’ he asks as a stone-faced Najib walks on.

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Seven walk out, split in Hindraf comes into the open

Seven walk out, split in Hindraf comes into the open

COMMENT | This was the culmination of a problem that has been two years in the making.

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Perkasa now split between pro-Najib, pro-Mahathir camps

Perkasa now split between pro-Najib, pro-Mahathir camps

UPDATED 6.06PM | Its sec-gen admits the crack appeared in the aftermath of the Citizens' Declaration.

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Mukhriz: So what's source of RM1.5b plus BN used in GE?

Mukhriz: So what's source of RM1.5b plus BN used in GE?

UPDATED 5.45PM | it has been said the funds might not all have come from RM2.6b donation.

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'I didn’t dissolve Kedah assembly as opposition may take power'

'I didn’t dissolve Kedah assembly as opposition may take power'

UPDATED 5.22PM | Mukhriz says he loves Umno, didn't have heart to 'betray the party'.

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Penang councillors gang up against NGO activist

Penang councillors gang up against NGO activist

MBPP members want him to apologise to CM over car towing remarks.

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'Asking who’ll be PM after Najib is putting cart before horse'

'Asking who’ll be PM after Najib is putting cart before horse'

Unlike Pak Lah, Najib does not appear to be on the verge of stepping down, says Kit Siang.

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Myanmar picks first civilian president in over 50 years

Myanmar picks first civilian president in over 50 years

Htin Kyaw wins 360 votes in a joint session of Myanmar’s parliament.

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Harapan to share stage with Dr M at first rally together

Harapan to share stage with Dr M at first rally together

This will be the kick-off for public rallies to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Najib.

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Bar takes AG to court for not prosecuting Najib

Bar takes AG to court for not prosecuting Najib

UPDATED 5.15PMK | Bar is seeking orders to set aside Apandi's decision exonerating the PM.

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Committee wants separate accounts for political funding

Committee wants separate accounts for political funding

Committee on political funding also recommends banning foreign donations.

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Bar takes AG to court for not pressing charges against Najib

Bar takes AG to court for not pressing charges against Najib

In its judicial review application, Bar is seeking orders to set aside Apandi's decision exonerating the PM.

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State governments owe Putrajaya RM16.8b

State governments owe Putrajaya RM16.8b

PARLIAMENT | Pahang owed most (RM2.9bil), Penang least ( RM69.3mil), replys Finance Ministry to Teresa Kok.

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Rafizi claims Putrajaya overpaid RM11m for Perth property

Rafizi claims Putrajaya overpaid RM11m for Perth property

It's 58 percent more expensive than the original price, says the PKR veep.

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Cut off ties with Manila, Sabah BN lawmaker demands

Cut off ties with Manila, Sabah BN lawmaker demands

PARLIAMENT | This is because the Philippines continues to make claims over Sabah, says Ghapur Salleh.

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BN MP slams Zahid for sowing panic in Sabah

BN MP slams Zahid for sowing panic in Sabah

UPDATED 4.27PM | 'Maybe this will not affect the peninsular, but this will affect Sabah,' says Kalabakan MP.

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Fighting losing battle to get citizenship for stateless persons

Fighting losing battle to get citizenship for stateless persons

NRD major hurdle to Penang's Citizenship Programme, says deputy CM.

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Harapan to hold several anti-Najib rallies

Harapan to hold several anti-Najib rallies

It says this will give Malaysians a chance to participate in the movement.

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Water festival scaled down in Thailand due to record drought

Water festival scaled down in Thailand due to record drought

Songkran celebrations will be cut from four days to three days in Bangkok.

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ABC defends arrested reporters who quizzed PM, says story out soon

ABC defends arrested reporters who quizzed PM, says story out soon

They did nothing wrong, corruption scandal report ready in a few weeks, it says.

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Post-TMI, will independent media survive in Malaysia?

Post-TMI, will independent media survive in Malaysia?

COMMENT | With the advent of the Internet, public discourse would never be the same again.

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Adenan recounts close shave with death and God’s will

Adenan recounts close shave with death and God’s will

He had a heart ailment three years ago and tells how he was ‘ready to go’.

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Sarawak state gov’t abolishes quit rent

Sarawak state gov’t abolishes quit rent

This will apply to smallholder agriculture land of less than 100 acres and residential land.

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Adenan says sorry over 'new Iban wife for Najib' joke

Adenan says sorry over 'new Iban wife for Najib' joke

His remark has sparked outrage among native groups.

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Ambiga, Gurdial, to help Penang save billions in compensation

Ambiga, Gurdial, to help Penang save billions in compensation

They will assist the state if it is taken to court for revoking planning permissions.

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Why should Salleh Said Keruak argue against a referendum?

Why should Salleh Said Keruak argue against a referendum?

COMMENT | Salleh should read the signs, and understand what the people are saying.

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MP: Selfies with PM okay, but not questions?

MP: Selfies with PM okay, but not questions?

UPDATED 3.38PM | PARLIAMENT | Kashturi Patto was commenting on detention of two Aussie journalists who tried to question Najib.

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Saiful thumbs nose at Citizens' Declaration, wants Anwar in jail

Saiful thumbs nose at Citizens' Declaration, wants Anwar in jail

He says he won't support it because it will mean supporting the freeing of Anwar.

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Why Najib is still in power

Why Najib is still in power

COMMENT | A flawed political system and power vacuum keeps scandal-hit PM in office.

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Aussie journos deported as they breached immigration laws: minister

Aussie journos deported as they breached immigration laws: minister

The duo entered Sarawak as tourists, says Nur Jazlan.

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Dr M: I'm getting messages NSC fate awaits me

Dr M: I'm getting messages NSC fate awaits me

I will be arrested if I don't tone down, says former PM.

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Najib or Dr M? Settle it with a referendum, says Mahathir

Najib or Dr M? Settle it with a referendum, says Mahathir

UPDATED 11.43AM | Despite shows of support for Najib, some remain unconvinced. A poll will settle this, he says.

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Azalina: PM doesn't get income from companies

Azalina: PM doesn't get income from companies

PARLIAMENT | Najib also doesn't have corporate credit cards, she says.

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Reporters NGO wants Malaysia pressured on press freedom

Reporters NGO wants Malaysia pressured on press freedom

UPDATED 2.19PM | Don’t just issue statements, urges international NGO Reporters Without Borders.

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Gov't says no plans to dissolve 1MDB

Gov't says no plans to dissolve 1MDB

At the moment, there are no plans to dissolve 1MDB, says Finance Ministry.

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Ringgit continues downtrend at today’s opening

Ringgit continues downtrend at today’s opening

Weighed on by weaker oil prices, it is quoted at RM4.119 to the US dollar at 9am today.

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Last thing we need, a 'cari makan' Bank Negara governor

Last thing we need, a 'cari makan' Bank Negara governor

YOURSAY | 'How are you to maintain confidence when you appoint a questionable governor...?'

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Police: Australian journalists not charged, but to be deported

Police: Australian journalists not charged, but to be deported

UPDATED l Lawyer representing the due was informed by police that no charges would be filed.

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More to the shutting down of TMI than meets the eye?

More to the shutting down of TMI than meets the eye?

YOURSAY | ‘The need for good and honest truth-telling journalism always exists.’

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LOAF love

LOAF love

Our most important value - stand up for truth matters.

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Monitoring team 'boosted M'sia in the eyes of the world'

Monitoring team 'boosted M'sia in the eyes of the world'

The Malaysian Armed Forces were part of an international team overseeing the Manila-MILF ceasefire.

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Report: Australian journalists will not be charged

Report: Australian journalists will not be charged

UPDATED l Lawyer representing the due was informed by police that no charges would be filed.

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