Archive - 24 March 2016

He says he always dealt with officers at the top layer as its minister from April 2009 to May 2013.

Her March 16, 17 statements based on her responsibility to answer queries on the RM2.6b, she says.

MP SPEAKS | 'Whatever BN says, the world sees Anwar as a political prisoner'

He threatens to disclose contents if LTAT doesn't meet his demand.

So many spins and allegations on armed forces funds and 1MDB, laments Hishammuddin.

PARLIAMENT | They might disrupt unity if allowed into Sabah, Sarawak, he adds.

PARLIAMENT | This is for protection of official secrets against being leaked.

But he expresses condolence to ex-DPM for declining both offers.

The MEA will stand with civil society to defend the independence of key public institutions.

Malaysia should not execute anyone now, especially persons who are victims of the mandatory death penalty.

NRD ordered to change applicant's religion to Christianity.

Order was issued for one agriculture ministry officer and renewed for three others, including two contractors.

UPDATED 7.42PM | PARLIAMENT | That's a mistake, says the speaker of her ban on MPs discussing RM2.6b donation.

MyKMU.net says this shows Malaysians are not interested.

Muhammad Sani says he wanted to study the terrorist group and why it was labelled so.

UPDATED 6.21PM | RM100,000 is for public misfeasance by Khalid, who was then Selangor police chief.

The document expresses unwavering support for Najib as the prime minister.

Online registration won't affect those operating openly, says blogger Ahiruddin Attan.

They could be sent to the noose tomorrow; Malaysian Bar says unjust to proceed.

For Malaysia, this has never been more urgent.

In the statement of claim for his suit, ex-PM cites police probes and his removal as Petronas adviser.

Amend draft plans or residents will hold protest march, says PSM

Instead, Tengku Adnan says, they should act as good intermediaries for the gov't and say good things.

They are not allowed to use the symbol of their own political party, says Adenan.

UPDATED 11PM | Some were ordered by a Malaysian IS recruiter in Syria to launch an attack on Malaysia.

We expect to keep our current five and are also pushing for more seats, says its chief William Mawan.

He was spotted in Langkawi, in the company of a woman believed to be his next victim.

UPDATED 6.25PM | PARLIAMENT | Speaker agrees to no blanket ban on this and will detail his ruling on Monday.

MH17 | Experts of JIT were in KL on Tuesday to look into ways of continuing with the case.

The three men, who are in their 40s and 50s, would be in remand for seven days.

There will also be a live concert and fund-raising dinner at a restaurant in PJ on April 7.

UPDATED 5.17PM | Police are investigating the DAP veteran under the Sedition Act.

UPDATED 9PM | The meeting will take place at the CM's office at Komtar in Penang.

Nurulhidayah recalls father's ISA arrest and her participation in the Reformasi demonstrations.

Netizens cry discrimination after the passage went viral on social media.

Inflation rates higher among urban poor, Bank Negara says in 2015 annual report.

How is it that some people are able to survive in their positions and responsibilities in the face of such increasing trust deficit? No organisation worth its salt would continue to harbour such individuals. Even in the private sector there would be shareholders who would ensure that accountability bites and people are held to task both for their actions and behaviour. However, it looks as though this does not matter in the Malaysian political arena.

Homes in KL and Penang are five times the annual median income, Bank Negara annual report 2015 shows.

‘The BN government in Terengganu is still strong, don’t worry,’ says Ahmad Razif.

Last year, the leadership of Islamic party PAS decided to champion the implementation of hudud laws in Malaysia. By doing so, they smashed apart the common platform within the Pakatan Rakyat opposition coalition.

UPDATED 2.50PM | But only if they can justify they were rushing to official functions, he says.

The total revenue of 44 petroleum companies around the world in 2015 is worth US$5,674,351 trillion and company Syarikat Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) was ranked 19th with revenue of US$100.74 billion after Gazprom.

Reverend Brother Vincent Corkery passed away at 12.18pm on March 22, 2016 and the funeral was held on March 24, 2016.

Where do these people get the idea only registered political parties can take part in politics?

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) condemns the attacks in Brussels yesterday which took the lives of at least 20 and injured 200 others.

Among others, it will test how far a common citizen can sue a public officer, says veteran newsman Kadir Jasin.

Tunku Ismail clarifies he is not taking sides in the ongoing political feud.

Or will he respect a ruling if it went against him? asks Salleh.

UPDATED 1.51PM | Lim says land buyer needs state approval to dispose of it, and none has been sought.

His suit not about public concern but to defend his and his cronies’ interests, says pro-Najib portal.

Law expert Aziz Bari responds to sultan's call to be proud of Malay culture, not emulate Arabic norms.

UPDATED 1.15PM | Guan Eng turns the table on the bungalow imbroglio, says he has nothing to hide.

UPDATED 1.35PM | The lawyer also wants to know if Santamil Selvi has discharged him.

Brian Gomez says it was the year people rose to defend his father.

Gunasegar Pitchaymuthu, 34, is to hang tomorrow, while government mulls death sentence moratorium.

Malaysia not spared with regard to terror threats including plans to kidnap leaders, says DPM.

Instead, their focus is on responses from the ruling party to the lawsuit.

PARLIAMENT | He says M'sian law doesn't allow it. Anwar's lawyers say he's 'prisoner of conscience'.

Jagdeep throws the challenge amidst CM's bungalow row.

Opposition MPs say offer of Penang governor's post to ex-DPM was made to shut the mouth of critics.

YOURSAY | ‘Muhyiddin, gather your forces… Stop whining and start fighting.’

UPDATED 12.01 PM | MH370 | The analysis has concluded the debris is almost certainly from MH370.

YOURSAY | ‘Compare MACC probe on PM and Lim - one can influence the outcome, the other cannot.’

Maria Chin calls on mass support to prevent Dr M from hijacking the Citizens' Declaration.

PARLIAMENT | Finance Ministry says Pua's assertion on this was inaccurate.

INTERVIEW | Thayaparan talks to Ambiga on her role in the Citizens’ Declaration initiative.

UPDATED 12.41PM | The unanimous decision finds Rule 10 of the Syariah Lawyers' Rules 1993 as constitutional.

He will continue to oversee the monetary and economics sector, says central bank.

The jailed PKR leader has himself forgiven Dr M and Najib, says Anwar's cousin and Mahathir ally.

Registration of online websites clearly meant to control channels of highly critical news.

No need to demonise DAP using religion and race.

They want Bersih to declare they would abandon the project should Dr M 'hijack' the declaration.

YOURSAY | ‘You reap what you sow. But now you are crying foul?’

YOURSAY | ‘Are you serious, Mr Prime Minister? You, of all people, talking about…’

COMMENT | You decide who is Ramesh Rao, and whether he has been effective.

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

One lawyer argues it will fail because the prime minister is not defined as a public officer.

Lawyers who are active in politics should leave the Bar, says a UKM deputy vice-chancellor.