Archive - 17 March 2016

Authorities to increase monitoring of non-profit sector

Authorities to increase monitoring of non-profit sector

Minister says it wants to make sure well-funded organisations are not involved in money-laundering or terrorism.

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Idris: Senseless to think PAS will abandon hudud in befriending Ikatan

Idris: Senseless to think PAS will abandon hudud in befriending Ikatan

Party veep Idris Ahmad says PAS has always been consistent, even as it cooperates with any quarter.

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Malaysia’s fiscal policy effective, says Moody’s

Malaysia’s fiscal policy effective, says Moody’s

It also has ample buffer against financial shocks, says the rating agency.

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Rahman: Guan Eng lied to shirk blame on affordable housing

Rahman: Guan Eng lied to shirk blame on affordable housing

Minister says Penang could set prices lower than federal gov't if it chose to.

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S'gor focus on ‘Free Anwar’ campaign, not anti-dengue, says Noh Omar

S'gor focus on ‘Free Anwar’ campaign, not anti-dengue, says Noh Omar

PARLIAMENT | The BN rep claims this is evident, looking at the number of billboards calling for the opposition leader’s release.

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School cleaners see hope in getting unpaid wages

School cleaners see hope in getting unpaid wages

The Education Ministry still in possession of the money.

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Proposed foreign political funding ban a snub of Najib, claims Teo

Proposed foreign political funding ban a snub of Najib, claims Teo

It stops short of saying Najib is no longer fit to be prime minister, says the DAP rep.

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Najib can sue Nga as individual, says court in crucial ruling

Najib can sue Nga as individual, says court in crucial ruling

It agrees Facebook post aimed at PM in his personal, not official capacity, to give him locus standi.

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‘Busybody’ Bar cannot challenge AG for not prosecuting Najib

‘Busybody’ Bar cannot challenge AG for not prosecuting Najib

Shafee Abdullah says the legal body is not a victim and it filing a judicial review may be seen as meddling.

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MCA chides 'sexist' PAS gov't over Muay Thai ring ban on women

MCA chides 'sexist' PAS gov't over Muay Thai ring ban on women

It prevents progress of women in the sport industry, says its veep.

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'Without Harapan, PAS will lag 30 years behind'

'Without Harapan, PAS will lag 30 years behind'

Amanah chief Wan Abdul Rahim says it could lose badly in coming GE, return to being a rural party.

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Hindu, Muslim NGOs refute 'conversion of 7,000 Hindus' claim

Hindu, Muslim NGOs refute 'conversion of 7,000 Hindus' claim

They were cases of wrong documentation instead, NGOs say.

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Citizens’ Declaration a political gamechanger

Citizens’ Declaration a political gamechanger

COMMENT | Malaysian politics is entering a new and rough terrain, as former foes forge an alliance to install a new leadership.

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Malaysia appoints first ambassador to the Vatican

Malaysia appoints first ambassador to the Vatican

UPDATED 6.50PM | Bernard Dompok was formerly plantation industries and commodities minister.

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Najib slammed for playing 'Jekyll and Hyde' over RM2.6b scandal

Najib slammed for playing 'Jekyll and Hyde' over RM2.6b scandal

Kit Siang says while Najib assured he will allow PAC to decide, his ministers are busy suppressing questions.

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Stop your cheap shots on affordable housing, Rahman Dahlan told

Stop your cheap shots on affordable housing, Rahman Dahlan told

It reflects badly on your ministerial portfolio, say DAP lawmakers.

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Court strikes out suit by BTC Clothier against Suria KLCC

Court strikes out suit by BTC Clothier against Suria KLCC

The court finds that there was no wrongful termination of the lease agreement.

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Asli COO Ng wins 2016 WEF Young Global Leader Award

Asli COO Ng wins 2016 WEF Young Global Leader Award

The award comprises of 122 selected entrepreneurial leaders under the age of 40.

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Couple charged with trafficking in 247kg of cannabis

Couple charged with trafficking in 247kg of cannabis

June 5 was set for case mention while awaiting the report from the Chemistry Dept.

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Hulu Langat ADO’s residence attacked with Molotov cocktails

Hulu Langat ADO’s residence attacked with Molotov cocktails

The officer also found a plastic packet with nine 9mm bullets in his compound.

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Man surrenders to cops after allegedly raping daughter

Man surrenders to cops after allegedly raping daughter

Police say the alleged rape victim was a 17-year-old Form Five student.

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Complete death-in-custody probe, AG’s Chambers tells police

Complete death-in-custody probe, AG’s Chambers tells police

Syed Mohd Azlan’s death will be wrapped up and the papers re-submitted, home minister says.

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Zaid: Jamil Khir's wrong - liberal Muslims not 'deviants'

Zaid: Jamil Khir's wrong - liberal Muslims not 'deviants'

The minister reportedly said liberal groups would be monitored, publications could be censored.

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Guan Eng says house ordinary bungalow, not a mansion

Guan Eng says house ordinary bungalow, not a mansion

It also has no swimming pool, adds CM.

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'There's no third force in M'sian politics now'

'There's no third force in M'sian politics now'

UPDATED 3.50PM | There's only right and wrong force, says Zaid.

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Banners accusing Guan Eng of dictatorship appear in Penang

Banners accusing Guan Eng of dictatorship appear in Penang

State PKR Youth strongly denies that it is responsible for the banners.

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Pandikar not aware gov't rejected questions on RM2.6b

Pandikar not aware gov't rejected questions on RM2.6b

UPDATED 2.15PM | PARLIAMENT | Speaker says he rarely reads the news, and would not make a ruling yet.

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Some questions for Mubarak

Some questions for Mubarak

I read an interesting piece by the Association of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) on national schools and national unity. Its president, Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, said the national schools have effectively become de facto Malay schools which hamper unity among the races.

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2015 records highest retrenchments in last five years

2015 records highest retrenchments in last five years

PARLIAMENT | Most were from finance, insurance and takaful sectors, with 17,628 workers let go.

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Havoc in Dewan after Guan Eng acccused of corruption

Havoc in Dewan after Guan Eng acccused of corruption

This is over a house purchase which a BN MP implies is a kickback.

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Opposition to appeal no-confidence motion against AG

Opposition to appeal no-confidence motion against AG

UPDATED 3.17PM | Speaker must place people's interests in the forefront, says opposition leader.

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Azalina flayed for 'acting like speaker'

Azalina flayed for 'acting like speaker'

UPDATED 3.40PM | She doesn't run the Dewan Rakyat, says PKR lawmaker.

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Battle of declarations as 43 NGOs sign pro-Najib pledge

Battle of declarations as 43 NGOs sign pro-Najib pledge

UPDATED 1.33PM | Signing declarations is not the way to oust a PM, Mubarak president says.

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Alternative to referendum - Dr M and Najib should declare assets

Alternative to referendum - Dr M and Najib should declare assets

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged a referendum to ascertain the rakyat’s support for Najib Abdul Razak ( Malaysiakini , March 15, 2016 - ‘Najib or Dr M? Settle it with a referendum, says Mahathir’). Dr Mahathir has said that he would abandon his current mission to oust Najib if the referendum is in favour of the PM.

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Axing 744 overseas scholarships saves gov't RM240m a year

Axing 744 overseas scholarships saves gov't RM240m a year

PARLIAMENT | However the students will be sponsored to study in private or public institutions in M'sia.

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PM will be liability to kidnappers, MP quips

PM will be liability to kidnappers, MP quips

Ramkarpal is commenting on the detention of two Australian journalists, and the plot to kidnap Najib.

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Gov't spent RM32 million for DLP in 292 schools

Gov't spent RM32 million for DLP in 292 schools

Schools must meet the criteria to implement DLP, says Education Ministry.

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Review AG's function as top prosecutor, says TI-Malaysia

Review AG's function as top prosecutor, says TI-Malaysia

It says separation of powers will ensure decisions on prosecution are protected from political interference.

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'No fund manager for 1MDB's funds in Caymans raises red flag'

'No fund manager for 1MDB's funds in Caymans raises red flag'

UPDATED 3PM | Pua says 1MDB must be the only investor in the world to do this over US$940 million.

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Not racist but won't vote for MP of a different race

Not racist but won't vote for MP of a different race

UPDATED 1.55PM | A survey finds a number of 'non-racist' Malaysians conscious of their racial identity.

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Who is the liar, Guan Eng asks Rahman Dahlan

Who is the liar, Guan Eng asks Rahman Dahlan

Penang CM says the state was merely following the federal government's guideline for affordable housing.

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Clarification on Bar Council’s plan for junior lawyers

Clarification on Bar Council’s plan for junior lawyers

This is in response to Malaysiakini ’s article titled, ‘Bar Council’s plan for junior lawyers comes under fire’ of March 16, 2016

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PAS clutching at straws

PAS clutching at straws

COMMENT | Ikatan tie-up meant to say PAS is doing rather than standing still.

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Zaid laments law firm's failure to train Azalina, Hafarizam

Zaid laments law firm's failure to train Azalina, Hafarizam

The ex-law minister regrets not doing enough to train the minister and the Umno lawyer in light of recent 'antics'.

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Judicial officers call EGM to reject Bar's motion on removing AG

Judicial officers call EGM to reject Bar's motion on removing AG

UPDATED 12.31PM | Jalsoa rallies to defend the AG’s right to exercise discretionary powers.

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Azalina insists questions related to RM2.6b sub judice

Azalina insists questions related to RM2.6b sub judice

This is despite protestations from opposition lawmakers that the matter is not sub judice yet.

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Gerakan Youth slams use of 'sub judice' to gag RM2.6b queries

Gerakan Youth slams use of 'sub judice' to gag RM2.6b queries

Deputy Youth chief Andy Yong rubbishes minister Azalina's excuse of barring questions as having no legal basis.

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Motion to remove PM's picture defeated in Nottingham

Motion to remove PM's picture defeated in Nottingham

UPDATED 12.01PM | Debate centred around its impact on current and future gov't-sponsored scholars.

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PAS criticises hudud psy-war attempt to split third force

PAS criticises hudud psy-war attempt to split third force

Its info chief Nasruddin Hasan strikes back at media reports saying such actions lack political maturity.

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'Security factor among reasons Mkini not given access to PM'

'Security factor among reasons Mkini not given access to PM'

UPDATED 2.37PM | Minister Azalina cites ‘limited space’ and need for ‘more focused news’ among reasons for limiting media access.

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Yes, let the people tick or cross for Najib

Yes, let the people tick or cross for Najib

YOURSAY | ‘A tick for Najib to continue. A cross for Najib to step down.’

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A lot more the young can do to achieve the Malaysian Dream

A lot more the young can do to achieve the Malaysian Dream

YOURSAY | ‘The system has spawn at least two generations of dumb citizens.’

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Some very bitter prescription for the Doctor

Some very bitter prescription for the Doctor

COMMENT | Mahathir must give way to an untainted leader to helm the Save Malaysia campaign.

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Hafarizam, wasn’t Gani’s sacking also defying the Agong?

Hafarizam, wasn’t Gani’s sacking also defying the Agong?

YOURSAY | ‘Please cease from making any further ridiculous statements…’

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'National schools turning into Malay schools'

'National schools turning into Malay schools'

This is because there's a lack of non-Malay students, says Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) chief.

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Why should Najib get corporate credit cards?

Why should Najib get corporate credit cards?

YOURSAY | ‘With his PM's salary, how can he and his wife live so lavishly?’

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S'wak mascot war hots up as SUPP threatens to sting like 'Bee'

S'wak mascot war hots up as SUPP threatens to sting like 'Bee'

However DAP's 'Ubah' warrior is ready to gobble up the insect in coming state polls.

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