Archive - 16 March 2016

No tsunami alert raised.

You serve the government, says its president.

US presidential candidate doesn't favour trade pact, says ex-MB.

The Puchong MP said the Standing Orders make it clear that only the speaker can make such a decision.

Bar Council member Syahredzan says this when he rebutted Umno lawyer Hafarizam's claim. 

The group also unveils plans on how it would raise funds for PI Bala's widow.

PM cites the case of a shoplifter offered a job and says there are avenues to seek financial assistance.

This is because it was based on hearsay evidence, lawyer tells Court of Appeal.

PARLIAMENT | ‘What is important are the facts surrounding the country’s achievements,’ says PM.

It would be organised every month and those interested were free to speak on any topic.

The first phase is slated for completion in 2020 with an estimated cost of RM5 billion.

UPDATED 7.57PM | Mubarak president sees no benefit for PAS from the pact announced today.

Myanmar’s parliament has elected U Htin Kyaw as the country’s new president.

UPDATED 7.25PM | Minister says this is because of the Bar Council’s suit against the AG.

Putrajaya should deal with the matter as it involves federal law, says its sec-gen.

This is unless Selvi retracts and apologises for supposedly calling him a liar.

The announcement by the chief minister that the government has abolished quit rent on smallholder agricultural land and residential land is welcomed by all Sarawakians, myself included.

Only Umno can save the Malays, says Syed Ali.

Perak police chief says they were arrested under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959.

UPDATED 7.53PM | You think we do nothing else than worry about this?, snaps BNBBC chief.

Requiring junior lawyers to acquire such points grossly unfair, says DAP state rep.

MH370 | Officials from Malaysia were continuing discussions with French authorities.

Election Commission can come under NSC control, says electoral reform group

College student Afham Arin was gunned down 7 years ago in Taman Johor Jaya.

PAS president also denies new bloc will split the Malays further.

UPDATED 6.22PM | Red shirts decide against torching the billboard and opt for a graphic banner instead.

The current dam capacities were sufficient to cater for demand until next month.

UPDATED 5.52PM | Human rights group says it’s time to take away the tools of abuse from the police.

He is the former RMAF pilot sacked for challenging the use of indelible ink in GE13.

PARLIAMENT | Indonesia was the top recipient, followed by Bangladesh, Nepal and India.

The actress is equally renowned for her advocacy and philanthropic efforts.

This is because Apandi was technically appointed by the PM, says law expert.

With its debt at just RM69m, the state should motivated for its performance, CM Lim says.

‘Najib must give serious consideration (to the movement),’ he adds.

PARLIAMENT | Padang Besar MP says some men have many wives but must cope with the same quantum.

UPDATED 6.12PM | First payment due end of March but Syariah Court grants S'wak CM's son reprieve.

The 68 families waiting to acquire land titles in Kg Sri Tanjung arrive at MB's office with a memorandum.

For as long as taxi companies continue to enjoy five- to seven-year contracts imposed on taxi drivers, they have very little incentive to ‘improve the welfare of its drivers’ in the face of recent stiff competition taxi drivers face from Uber and Grab ride-sharing alternatives.

The threat from Sungai Besar Umno chief Jamal Md Yunos to burn one in Ampang this afternoon.

To date, Thailand is the largest automotive producer in the South-East Asian region.

Is that a third force? DAP veteran shoots back when quizzed on the new opposition bloc.

I was quite ‘pleased’ to read that our ever-vigilant authorities arrested the ‘meddling’ and ‘menacing’ Australian journalists. That should teach them to meddle right? %$&^$$ foreigners!

Guan Eng says new kid on the block must state stand on PM and Umno.

It will be like Bersih 4 – illegal but no crackdown, Nur Jazlan says.

This comes after the Bar filed a judicial review appplication against Apandi's decision to clear Najib.

In the upcoming 70th Malaysian Bar AGM on March 19, 2016, there is a motion put forward by members of the Bar essentially asking the Malaysian Bar to pass a resolution, amongst others, of the following:

PARLIAMENT | The RM400,000 cap was set by state government, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

UPDATED 5.46PM | PAS joins hands with Parti Ikatan Bangsa Malaysia to form a new opposition bloc.

UPDATED 3.15PM | PKR veep says Reformasi movement in 1998 ignited political awareness.

INTERVIEW | M'sians easily duped as shown by 'tremendous' number of cheating cases, says Nadzim Johan.

MCMC sought minister's advice on controlling online news portals, says Nur Jazlan.

Its chief Mohd Hashim Abdullah says the panel has no jurisdiction to do any investigation.

UPDATED 1.50PM | The caricatures were spraypainted on the front door and outside walls.

The succeeding inter-monsoon season would restore humidity and lower the temperature.

UPDATED 6.11PM | The reason is the motion is ‘unconstitutional’, Dr Wan Azizah informs media.

The press conference to announce PAS' collaboration with a multiracial party is delayed due to unexpected snags.

If Malaysian Bar's call for judicial review succeeds, this could happen, says Minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

It clearly shows all the time that the Najib Abdul Razak administration is getting nervous over its own shadow. That perhaps explains the often rolled out reason, i.e. ‘security threat’ for every action taken against the public and or press people.

The theme for World Wildlife Day this year, which fell on March 3, is ‘The Future of Wildlife Is In Our Hands’. This call to action is a timely and necessary one in Malaysia, which has the unfortunate reputation for its weak enforcement of animal protection laws, and as a hub for wildlife trafficking and the illegal wildlife trade.

UPDATED 3.23PM | He says many rallies were held in the past and many predictions made. But nothing happened.

UPDATED 2.19PM | Minister rubbishes allegations there are ulterior motives to Malaysia's involvement.

UPDATED 6.01PM | PARLIAMENT | Tony Pua had asked who was managing the US940mil deposited there.

MP SPEAKS | Apex Court would then be able to protect constitutional rights, fundamental liberties of all M'sians.

UPDATED 5.37PM |PARLIAMENT | No action will be taken against two-thirds of those investigated.

UPDATED 12.55PM | PM says attacks against him regarding these scandals were 'orchestrated'.

UPDATED 12.30PM | PM says Dr M faced a lot of accusations from opposition but now they sit together.

PARLIAMENT | Declaration of a security zone will not stop elections or campaigning there, he says.

DAP veteran refers to the arrest and deportation of two Australian journalists, and closure of TMI.

COMMENT | ‘The recent allegations of police brutality is all old ground for me.’

COMMENT | A prayer for free media and freedom of speech and expression to prevail in Malaysia.

YOURSAY | ‘Those thinking of the future will support his move.’

COMMENT | Najib should stand up to face the allegations made against him.

Thanks to Selangor and federal governments, they will have a place to call home - after three years.

YOURSAY | ‘Never has so much shame been heaped upon the country by one man.’

COMMENT | I hope more will realise that the ‘rope’ on their ankles is merely imaginary.

Millionaire, that is, in net assets measured in US dollars, excluding primary residence.

YOURSAY | ‘Thank goodness, the PM can speak for himself.’