Archive - 22 March 2016

 'When he does something there is a reason... fortunately we have the GST,' says Rosmah.

MACC director says intensive investigations were being done into the case.

She says spirit could not be cultivated seasonally by simply chanting patriotic words, waving the flag.

MH370 | However, more analysis will be needed to determine whether it came from the missing MH370.

DAP veteran challenges them to attend the March 27 People’s Congress.

UPDATED 8.10PM | Those who attend will face disciplinary action, says Khairy.

After that, promote or transfer them to different ministry, says the minister.

UPDATED 7.43PM | Revoking the gazette may just be an election gimmick, adds Save Rivers.

'Government will never compromise on cases where public funds are misappropriated'.

UPDATED 7.45PM | The minister does not answer queries on whether he will resign over the issue.

It could go beyond April 15 if all aspects of compliance not met, says Wan Junaidi.

PKR veep's statement has the potential to adversely affect LTAT's reputation and credibility, it says.

The prime minister says confidence was key in private consumption.

They urge voters to reject candidates who don't endorse the manifesto.

MP SPEAKS | It must ensure a monthly income for rubber tappers of RM1,200 per month.

UPDATED 6.27PM | This is after the senator denied making a contentious statement.

INTERVIEW | PAS will continue to challenge Umno in every election, asserts PAS deputy president.

UPDATED 7.30PM | His daughter Nurul Izzah points out that the former DPM is a political prisoner. 

MH17 | Rohani Abdul Karim says the cabinet approved the aid on March 18.

Tan Keng Liang also starts a poll on the bungalow controversy.

A dealer says the ringgit was trending higher boosted by rising crude oil prices.

Islam does not ask its adherents to do stupid and useless things, says Perlis mufti.

Its total trading volume this fiscal year set to exceed US$463.3 billion.

UPDATED 5.15PM | Sungai Besar Umno division chief congratulates them for being 'bold and true'.

The accident occurred at around 11.10am near a servicing point.

Abolishing it will free up enough funds to restore JPA overseas scholarships, says lawmaker.

UPDATED 5.30PM | A second blast struck a metro station in the capital shortly afterwards, says RTBF.

The cabbies are protesting against the presence of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Grab.

The 43-year-old man had made a business trip to Brazil between Feb 17 and March 9.

COMMENT | Leaders are expected to practice what they preach and to behave responsibly.

Penang Forum says belittling the councillor in public is unbecoming.

The counter-suit is for compensation for the years the family had to live in exile.

'Khairy, DG should be held accountable.'

The federal constitution of Malaysia provides guarantees and safeguards of the various fundamental rights and liberties of its citizens and people. These fundamental rights and liberties can be found in Articles 5 to 13 of the federal constitution. Though these rights are clearly enshrined in our constitution, of late, there has been a total breakdown in the rule of law and these rights have openly been trampled by those in power.

Chief secretary says corruption a scourge, while Najib wants extra vigilance and accountability.

PI Bala’s widow says the RM21,050 public donation collected by PMSP is for her children’s education.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is truly an extraordinary house-buyer as he is able to purchase a luxurious bungalow at way below market price, all the while claiming that he was unaware of the property’s value.

It says it has no information, although Indonesia, S'pore have fingered some.

MP SPEAKS | Lim shares feedback from his nationwide blitz.

The appeal for royal intervention made by the head of the Catholic faith, His Grace Reverend Bishop Bernard Paul of the Malacca-Johor diocese, brings to light some serious soul-searching and fundamental questions.

MACC must decide on the matter quickly, says the MP.

Perak’s Sultan Nazrin says this is reduce the influx of foreign workers.

UPDATED 4.42PM | It's hosting a town hall session in Petaling Jaya tomorrow to get feedback from the public.

PARLIAMENT | In replies to MPs regarding levy on foreign workers, Home Ministry gives wildly varying numbers.

UPDATED 2.59PM | This is on the MACC probe against Lim Guan Eng buying a bungalow below market value.

Deputy home minister says the police can act on 'inappropriate' billboards.

The comment made by International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed on the possible election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States would mean the demise of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), simply shows either his ignorance, or his lack of knowledge of US politics and current affairs .

UPDATED 2.22PM | In Malaysia, ICJ says it has been critical of a slew of anti-terror laws.

UPDATED 1.57PM | PARLIAMENT | MCMC has a right to control web content for good of society, says minister.

However Johor education exco will discuss the matter with the state education department.

Reports on claim that Anwar took RM60 million from Magnum twisted, senator tells the court.

COMMENT | He used to praise Mahathir as one of the greatest PMs of Malaysia.

UPDATED 2PM | Phang Li Koon says she has no regrets selling the house to Guan Eng, whom she respects.

PARLIAMENT | It withdrew permission for it to be used overseas but 1MDB has said funds can't be repatriated.

PARLIAMENT | Finance Ministry tabled the supplementary bill for Budget 2015.

UPDATED 3PM | The Amanah president claims no reason was given for this.

UPDATED 12.52PM | Goldman's hiring practices in the region probed for  violation of US anti-corruption laws.

PARLIAMENT | He holds a M'sian passport and no report of him holding dual citizenship, says home minister.

YOURSAY | 'Why is S’wak BN ashamed to be linked to 1MDB? You should be proud of PM's brainchild...'

Those caught in the line of fire included DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang.

COMMENT | We need to secure more water resources, reclaim polluted resources. Why are we going on the reverse?

COMMENT | Najib governs through an unjust structure that Mahathir had created but…

Apparently there is a move to ask the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to widen the ban on polystyrene as this is the cause of litter everywhere.

COMMENT | If Hadi continues to helm PAS, the party can only dash itself against the rocks.

Audit will study whether financial regulations were adhered to by the ministry, says Ali Hamsa.

We are called not to judge the other.

ANALYSIS | Voters are angered by rising costs - but they also rate CM Adenan highly.

YOURSAY | ‘Umno's mantra is now ‘Chinese-DAP-Dr M are bad for the Malays’.’

YOURSAY | ‘Whether there is a trial or not does not provide an excuse to cover up such an important fact.’

They rejoice upon learning that Sarawak gov’t revoked order extinguishing their customary rights.

RECAP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Even Utusan does not want to cover his events any more, only Malaysiakini does, he quips.