Archive - 26 March 2016

Lessons must be learnt and actions taken against those responsible to ensure there is no repeat of the scandal, the CIMB chairperson said.

'The seller is a key witness to prove the Penang CM's innocence'.

These, says the 1MDB president and executive director, are lessons that all can learn from the company's experience.

The MB says that the state already made its stand clear that a new causeway is needed, though the federal government has final say.

The bodyguard of a businessman was seriously injured in the incident.

1MDB also says Jho Low has no connection to the state-owned fund.

The Year 2 boy was forced by a few Year 3 pupils to injure himself or face a beating.

He admits to answering that he does not know, in reference to the question of the house being valued at RM6.5m.

Embattled DAP leader says swift actions feed suspicion that BN is mobilising entire gov't machinery against him.

'S'gor is seeking to gazette the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge as a national heritage site.'

IGP’s unrepentance is causing more grief to Aminulrasyid’s family, says Surendran.

'Like the IGP said, action will be taken according to existing laws,' says the home minister.

COMMENT | This divergence of views represents the two sides of the same coin.

MP SPEAKS | 'DAP is about the M'sian dream, not about one or two persons'.

It has been going up annually, an indicator that the graftbuster is seen as transparent and fair.

'Suits like this must be brought to the courts to be heard so that it can rule on the matter.'

We can’t separate the wheat from the chaff. We look at the speck of sawdust in someone’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in other’s eye? We criticise relentlessly when the target is easy meat. We deliberately and even hypocritically missed the forest for the trees. I guess this is who we are. We can’t appreciate transparency and democracy in spirit and in essence. We could only be cowed into submission.

It is a tactic to discredit the chief minister and the party in the upcoming S'wak election

UPDATED 6.29PM | Dr M reveals the Gua Musang MP was behind proposal to oust Najib, but now signs pledge to support Najib.

UPDATED 6.37PM | 'If she wants, yes, I am open to it (meeting Wan Azizah). For only one purpose - to topple Najib.'

DAP leaders say in 2005, then state gov’t proposed a mixed development project, not public housing for the poor.

UPDATED 7.18PM | Former PM sides with archrival DAP over calls for Lim to step aside while his bungalow purchase is under probe.

Zahid Hamidi is non committal when asked if other states would emulate Kelantan BN's pledge of support.

The  PAC member says 1MDB's top gun appears to know the contents of auditor-general's classified report.

COMMENT | Umno's attempt to extract their 'pound of flesh' tallies with the maxim that the best form of defense is offence.

Khalid maintains his contentious statement on the shooting were 'based on the facts at that time'.

Teresa Kok slams Selangor MCA Wanita for double standards on issues surrounding the PM and 1MDB.

Lim himself should decide, since he is the one under MACC probe, says the minister, who is facing similar calls.

The minister declines to entertain further questions on the RM107 million embezzlement in his ministry.

Azmin says the tolled road project was approved by the federal government.

UPDATED 12.26PM | It honours Clare Rewcastle as one of the 'game-changing leaders' who have 'transformed and inspired'.

FEATURE l A veteran farmer learns to fend off bugs with biology instead of chemicals.

Zaid Ibrahim says he expects a full house for the invite-only gathering tomorrow.

YOURSAY | ‘I believe it will be easier, now that your dad is the head honcho of the police force.’

S’gor MB hails High Court’s decision in awarding damages to the family.

UPDATED 1.40PM | He is unfazed by the prospect of possibly seven years behind bars under the OSA.

YOURSAY | ‘Do as I say, not as I do. It reminds me of that book ‘Animal Farm’.’

Rapacious, ceaseless and never-punished plunder.

COMMENT | Lim vs Lim - Penang councillor who was accused of lying by CM responds.

YOURSAY | 'DAP has always been under Umno's attack ... why provide potential targets for them to shoot at you?'

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

Suhakam praises S'wak gov't for being responsive to concerns.

Suhakam praises S'wak gov't for being responsive to concerns.