Archive - 19 March 2016

Hadi admits PAS yet to discuss hudud details with Ikatan

Hadi admits PAS yet to discuss hudud details with Ikatan

He says the alliance with Ikatan is new and they have not talked about the Muslim penal code.
IGP will act on arson threats but says 'seditious' Anwar billboards must go

IGP will act on arson threats but says 'seditious' Anwar billboards must go

In a tweet, he asks PDRM to track billboards which try to confuse rakyat by calling Anwar a 'political prisoner'.
Do not question new levy rates for foreign workers, says Nur Jazlan

Do not question new levy rates for foreign workers, says Nur Jazlan

He says gov't has compromised a lot; if employers' complaints continue, it may extend recruitment freeze.
The Bar Council does not do politics

The Bar Council does not do politics

Motions to be debated at the AGM do not originate from the Bar Council but from members of the Bar.
Jamal's bid to torch Anwar billboard routed by heavy police presence

Jamal's bid to torch Anwar billboard routed by heavy police presence

Instead, he and about 30 supporters lodged a police report at the Sabak Bernam district police HQ.
Zambry: Gov’t to discuss ‘affordable home' price with developers

Zambry: Gov’t to discuss ‘affordable home' price with developers

Perak MB says gov't has to review the price from time to time, and protect housebuyers as well.
‘Bar not busybody or political, just upholding rule of law’

‘Bar not busybody or political, just upholding rule of law’

President says AGM’s motions are about concern for rule of law and administration of justice.
Mara man implicated in overpriced property buy lodges police report

Mara man implicated in overpriced property buy lodges police report

'PMB has no power over decisions made by Mara Inc and its purchase of the real estate,' says PMB chief.
Harapan will not cooperate with PAS-Ikatan in S'wak, says Guan Eng

Harapan will not cooperate with PAS-Ikatan in S'wak, says Guan Eng

He says trust is important between allies and DAP-PAS crisis had resulted in lack of goodwill.
Azalina: JPA scholars not ditched, just told to study locally

Azalina: JPA scholars not ditched, just told to study locally

She hopes the issue involving 744 students will not be politicised further to confuse the public.
'Najib's advice not to steal after Tesco incident misses the point'

'Najib's advice not to steal after Tesco incident misses the point'

Penang PKR state rep says gov't partly responsible, for not providing social safety net for the poor.

Malaysians demand concrete reforms, not sloppy slogans

Malaysians demand concrete reforms, not sloppy slogans

COMMENT | Civil society leaders must remember the detailed blueprint put up by groups for an alternative Malaysian future.
Najib flouting Umno's democratic tradition, decries Dr M

Najib flouting Umno's democratic tradition, decries Dr M

He is not following the footsteps of past party presidents, who let members speak out, says the ex-premier.
Najib urges folk to ignore Mahathir’s declaration

Najib urges folk to ignore Mahathir’s declaration

The PM says the BN gov’t had always looked after the welfare of the people.
Aide lodges police report over ‘fake Guan Eng tweet’

Aide lodges police report over ‘fake Guan Eng tweet’

The tweet appeared to say he is to be arrested by the MACC over the bungalow case.
Motion seeking AG’s resignation passed by M'sian Bar

Motion seeking AG’s resignation passed by M'sian Bar

UPDATED 7.01PM | This was confirmed by lawyers in attendance at the annual general meeting.
Youth Ministry to host talks on post-2020 Malaysia

Youth Ministry to host talks on post-2020 Malaysia

‘If 2020 was the brainchild of one person, Malaysia in 2063 is the brainchild of all of you,’ says KJ.
CM puzzled at MACC's silence on 2009 probe on his house rent

CM puzzled at MACC's silence on 2009 probe on his house rent

UPDATED 5.45PM | Guan Eng says he is unaware of a prior MACC probe into his rental and says he has never been questioned.
‘It’s citizens’ declaration, not Dr M-Kit Siang declaration’

‘It’s citizens’ declaration, not Dr M-Kit Siang declaration’

Muhyiddin also refutes he has become a traitor to Umno by signing the declaration.
Please don't think I'm a crook, says Najib

Please don't think I'm a crook, says Najib

Najib says he was not a thief of the citizens’ property as portrayed by certain quarters.
‘Perhaps, Guan Eng should open his house to journalists’

‘Perhaps, Guan Eng should open his house to journalists’

This so that they can compare it with Khir Toyo’s mansion, proposes Kit Siang.
MP appeals for medical aid for Red2Green walkers during equinox

MP appeals for medical aid for Red2Green walkers during equinox

Fuziah Salleh wants proper medical observation from trained personnel for the walkers.
MACC mum on Azalina's 'no graft' claim on PM's 'donation'

MACC mum on Azalina's 'no graft' claim on PM's 'donation'

UPDATED 4.10PM | MACC’s Azam Baki will not answer questions on whether MACC exonerated PM on the SRC deposits.
Pointing fingers at affordable housing

Pointing fingers at affordable housing

I think the argument between Abdul Rahman Dahlan and Lim Guan Eng over the price of affordable housing is out of focus. I am not a politician, so maybe it is easier for me to put my views across on this issue more realistically.
Dr M shouldn’t meddle in Umno after ‘divorce’, says Annuar Musa

Dr M shouldn’t meddle in Umno after ‘divorce’, says Annuar Musa

However, Annuar reportedly expressed his understanding of the ex-PM’s antics.
Malaysians urged to reduce outdoor activities amid searing heat

Malaysians urged to reduce outdoor activities amid searing heat

The Met Dept warns that the heat wave would continue until the end of the month.
US agrees deal on rotational presence at five bases in Philippines

US agrees deal on rotational presence at five bases in Philippines

This comes in the face of China’s assertive pursuit of territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Paris attack suspect arrested in Belgium, France to seek extradition

Paris attack suspect arrested in Belgium, France to seek extradition

A manhunt for Salah Abdeslam had been under way since mid-November
All 62 on board Dubai passenger plane killed in Russia crash

All 62 on board Dubai passenger plane killed in Russia crash

The plane reportedly crashed in bad weather while trying to land in Russia.
Only democracy can defeat IS, says Egyptian ex-MP

Only democracy can defeat IS, says Egyptian ex-MP

Abdul Mawgoud Dardery says dictatorial regimes and terrorism both feed one another.
Did Penang CM buy his house below market price?

Did Penang CM buy his house below market price?

Malaysiakini takes a look at property value along Jalan Pinhorn where Lim's house sits.
I only fear Rosmah, quips filmmaker vexed by censorship

I only fear Rosmah, quips filmmaker vexed by censorship

While waiting for news from the censors on his latest film, Zarul turns to caricatures.
Bullying tactics will bring about Umno’s downfall

Bullying tactics will bring about Umno’s downfall

COMMENT | There is always a price to pay for people like Jamal for creating chaos.
Penan woman faces sexism, racism on S’wak campaign trail

Penan woman faces sexism, racism on S’wak campaign trail

The state election has not been called yet but heat is on in the BN fortress.
On CM’s house buy, action speaks louder than words

On CM’s house buy, action speaks louder than words

YOURSAY | ‘Here we have a politician who is willing to come forward to be questioned.’
Shahrir Samad leaves politics with a whimper

Shahrir Samad leaves politics with a whimper

YOURSAY | ‘You end your term of service with a big black spot on your integrity.’
As a politician, the onus is on Penang CM to explain

As a politician, the onus is on Penang CM to explain

YOURSAY | ‘To safeguard the good name of his party, he needs to give full details on the purchase.’
Don't forget Najib, Pakatan tells MACC amid probe on Guan Eng

Don't forget Najib, Pakatan tells MACC amid probe on Guan Eng

‘MACC is free to investigate anyone, and press charges if there is a case. No matter who it is.’
Kini Roundup: Guan Eng under siege, Dr M exchanges fire

Kini Roundup: Guan Eng under siege, Dr M exchanges fire

RECAP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Monitoring the monitors

Monitoring the monitors

Too crooked to be trusted for self-monitoring.