Archive - 28 March 2016

Rais Yatim: Dr M not fighting for the Malay cause any more

Rais Yatim: Dr M not fighting for the Malay cause any more

Umno veteran says it’s personal, linked to sacking of his son Mukhriz as Kedah MB.

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DAP yet to inform speaker of Kota Melaka MP’s suspension

DAP yet to inform speaker of Kota Melaka MP’s suspension

Pandikar Amin says he can’t act until he receives letter from party.

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Two plead not guilty to alternative charges over Kevin Morais murder

Two plead not guilty to alternative charges over Kevin Morais murder

Alternative charges were offered after studying their roles in the case.

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S&P gives ‘A’ grades to M’sia’s foreign, local currency ratings

S&P gives ‘A’ grades to M’sia’s foreign, local currency ratings

The outlook on the long-term ratings remains stable, rating agency says.

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DAP-café row ends with 'below market price' meal

DAP-café row ends with 'below market price' meal

DAP MPs dine at the cafe that courted controversy for poking fun at Guan Eng.

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Extraordinary flow of funds to Najib's accounts, Aussie documentary claims

Extraordinary flow of funds to Najib's accounts, Aussie documentary claims

UPDATED 9.21PM | Four Corners says contributors include Saudi prince (US$75mil), Saudi gov't (US$80mil).

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S'gor Umno denies forcing branches to show support for Najib

S'gor Umno denies forcing branches to show support for Najib

An Umno leader reportedly said there were instructions to sign a declaration supporting the PM.

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1MDB: Probe Rafizi, he’s no whistleblower

1MDB: Probe Rafizi, he’s no whistleblower

1MDB not the cause for payment delays to armed forces members, it says.

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Don't drag royals in, Umno Youth raps '3M'

Don't drag royals in, Umno Youth raps '3M'

Wing's info chief says Mahathir is roping in rulers to serve his own agenda.

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SIS lauds court allowing Bidayuh native to renounce Islam

SIS lauds court allowing Bidayuh native to renounce Islam

Sisters in Islam says freedom to change religion in line with Islamic principles.

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Bank Negara action against 1MDB not criminal, says deputy minister

Bank Negara action against 1MDB not criminal, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Johari Abdul Ghani says fine will be paid by the firm.

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DAP: Duyong rep still with party, not Independent

DAP: Duyong rep still with party, not Independent

Malacca DAP says Goh not sacked from the party, but was merely suspended for a year.

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M’sia obtains overall score of 75.42pct in first Syariah Index

M’sia obtains overall score of 75.42pct in first Syariah Index

This was based on the gov’t’s performance towards the Islamic agenda in eight major areas.

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Selangor to safeguard state awards

Selangor to safeguard state awards

Sultan says there had been cases of individuals giving, selling and using unauthorised awards.

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Malaysian search for MH370 hits RM280m

Malaysian search for MH370 hits RM280m

MH370 | The amount covered costs until the end of February, says Transport Ministry.

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Gerakan: Declassify tender documents on Taman Manggis land

Gerakan: Declassify tender documents on Taman Manggis land

Penang gov't should let public view them if it has nothing to hide, it says.

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Rafizi exposes classified document on LTAT

Rafizi exposes classified document on LTAT

UPDATED 9.29PM | Pandan MP makes the drastic decision despite the risk of seven years jail sentence.

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Ban vaping in hotels and other public places as well

Ban vaping in hotels and other public places as well

The government recently announced the intention to ban smoking in hotels by the end of 2016 and subsequently extend it to other public places. Hoteliers from the Malaysian Association of Hotels, however, wondered if the Tobacco Control and Smoking Bill will provide designated smoking zones.

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War of roses continue over Guan Eng's bungalow

War of roses continue over Guan Eng's bungalow

Wanita MCA leader raps DAP's Kok for playing the role of 'feng shui' master.

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DAP MP reveals SD against Najib, backs Ku Li for PM

DAP MP reveals SD against Najib, backs Ku Li for PM

UPDATED 5.35PM | Liew Chin Tong tells deputy minister there is no need to claim Ku Li did not do this.

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Umno MP: Pelting of eggs a warning for arrogant DAP leaders

Umno MP: Pelting of eggs a warning for arrogant DAP leaders

Jerantut MP Ahmad Nazlan claims DAP members 'bored and tired of lies'.

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Affordable housing land 10 times larger, Guan Eng tells Rahman

Affordable housing land 10 times larger, Guan Eng tells Rahman

It is 11 acres in area, unlike the 1.1-acre Taman Manggis land, the Penang CM tells off the minister.

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Analysts: Dr M's urging for 'royal intervention' has little impact on Najib

Analysts: Dr M's urging for 'royal intervention' has little impact on Najib

ANALYSIS | Najib can simply argue that more than 30m M'sians don't support Save Malaysia movement.

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Impossible is nothing when you believe you can!

What is your childhood dream? Have you realized it?

Many of us enthusiastically wrote in our compositions “My Ambition” that we dreamed to become pilots, some of us wished to become professional basketball players, and some aimed to become scientists, and many other exciting roles.

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Mahathir acts like a God, says Zahid

Mahathir acts like a God, says Zahid

DPM accuses Dr M of attempting to play God in deciding who should helm the country.

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Army veterans want pension increase

Army veterans want pension increase

UPDATED 5.40PM | NGO Pahlawan wants the Defence Ministry to take heed of its petition to improve welfare of retirees.

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Exco Elizabeth Wong is guilty of omitting facts

Exco Elizabeth Wong is guilty of omitting facts

We write this statement in response to the letter by Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson Elizabeth Wong in Malaysiakini on March 26, 2016 on the Selangor government’s attempt at degazetting several forest reserves.

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'Umno grassroots told to sign declaration supporting Najib'

'Umno grassroots told to sign declaration supporting Najib'

Teratai chief claims his branch had just received the written declaration prepared by Umno Selangor.

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Opportunistic Save M'sia alliance no game-changer

Opportunistic Save M'sia alliance no game-changer

MP SPEAKS | We hardly need another hastily cobbled together alliance where every previous one has failed.

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Clare Rewcastle-Brown rightfully recognised for her outstanding work

Clare Rewcastle-Brown rightfully recognised for her outstanding work

After spending several days in the highlands of Ba’kelalan, I emerged to the pleasant news that Clare Rewcastle-Brown has made it to the list of Fortune ’s top 50 world’s greatest leaders , in the company of luminaries such as Aung San Suu Kyi, Angela Merkel, Tom Cook and Pope Francis.

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Nobody can accuse me of inconsistency, Ku Li fires back

Nobody can accuse me of inconsistency, Ku Li fires back

Umno veteran says he has to operate within the ambit of the Federal Constitution and the party.

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Anwar hopes battle for institutional reforms will go on

Anwar hopes battle for institutional reforms will go on

UPDATED 3PM | I want people to continue to work for reforms, he says after a court appearance.

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Speaker: Ex-Malacca opposition leader now an Independent

Speaker: Ex-Malacca opposition leader now an Independent

Goh Leong San, who previously represented DAP, is the assemblyperson for Duyong.

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'Ku Li and no-confidence motion' a Mahathir tale, says deputy minister

'Ku Li and no-confidence motion' a Mahathir tale, says deputy minister

Tajuddin says no such declaration was circulated among the MPs.

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Can Harapan politicians claim to represent 10,000 ISA detainees?

Can Harapan politicians claim to represent 10,000 ISA detainees?

COMMENT | Our politicians need to know how to differentiate ‘forgiveness’ from ‘impunity’.

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Dr M admits speaking to Sirul, offered to help secure asylum

Dr M admits speaking to Sirul, offered to help secure asylum

However, the ex-PM, says no inducement was offered for Sirul to 'tell the truth'.

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From absurdity to stupidity

From absurdity to stupidity

For those who have read my articles on Lim Guan Eng and his bungalow earlier, they should have known my views by now. To prove impropriety, the authorities must show quid pro quo which involved Guan Eng as the chief minister of Penang.

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Two die, three injured after inhaling poisonous gas on vessel

Two die, three injured after inhaling poisonous gas on vessel

The three injured people had been rushed to the Likas Hospital.

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Holidaying moron and ‘bad Lord’

Holidaying moron and ‘bad Lord’

Do forgive me for stating the obvious, but the dozens of parties who have tried to put Najib Abdul Razak in the clear in respect of the three major scandals in which he is implicated all have portrayed themselves as completely but completely unreliable.

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Shafie denies being cautious to protect party position

Shafie denies being cautious to protect party position

Instead, he stresses that if the claims were true, he would not have been dropped as a minister.

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After 340km, anti-bauxite marchers reach Parliament

After 340km, anti-bauxite marchers reach Parliament

UPDATED 3.59PM | They walked for 17 days to submit a memorandum calling for an extension of the moratorium.

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Report: Proton staff, vendors told to choose between Dr M and Najib

Report: Proton staff, vendors told to choose between Dr M and Najib

Will national carmaker be totalled in the collision between its chairperson and the prime minister?

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An open letter to Lim Guan Eng

An open letter to Lim Guan Eng

With the DAP trying its utmost to defend you over your current troubles and the BN using all means possible (including the police) to attack and intimidate the buyer, seller and anyone else remotely involved, as well as doubts over the alleged state land deal secured separate to the purchase of the house, I am reminded of a great man, a judge who was above all and remained above all, throughout his career.

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Pakistanis hunt for militants behind blast that killed at least 65

Pakistanis hunt for militants behind blast that killed at least 65

Most of the victims in Lahore yesterday evening were women and children.

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South Korea finds ducks infected with bird flu

South Korea finds ducks infected with bird flu

This is the first discovery a month after the country regained its bird flu-free status.

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Will the People’s Congress be another Declaration of Independence?

Will the People’s Congress be another Declaration of Independence?

YOURSAY | ‘We actually need Najib at the helm for the total collapse of Umno.’

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Zahid: Priority for 'professional, ethical media' to cover my ministry

Zahid: Priority for 'professional, ethical media' to cover my ministry

PARLIAMENT | He says this when asked if Mkini barred from providing coverage in the home ministry.

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Conflict of interest can determine outcome of investigations

Conflict of interest can determine outcome of investigations

Commenting on the outcome of Aminulrasyid Amzah’s family’s civil case for damages over his death at the hands of the police, legal minds tell us that the burdens of proof in civil and criminal cases are different. They rightly point out that in criminal cases guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, but in a civil case, the outcome depends of a balance of probabilities. Hence the different judgments in this criminal and civil case.

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Tajuddin: Guan Eng bought bungalow under 'queen control'

Tajuddin: Guan Eng bought bungalow under 'queen control'

UPDATED 11.55AM PARLIAMENT | Penang CM bought the unit because his wife liked it, says deputy minister.

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‘No proof Mashitah committed offence over ‘burning Qurans’ claim’

‘No proof Mashitah committed offence over ‘burning Qurans’ claim’

PKR MP Gooi Hsiao Leung is appalled by Nancy Shukri’s written reply to his query.

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Will Pandikar now allow debate on RM2.6b issue?

Will Pandikar now allow debate on RM2.6b issue?

YOURSAY | ‘Pandikar, please do not do a ‘sandiwara’ with the people.’

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High Court bars all from Anwar Ibrahim’s case

High Court bars all from Anwar Ibrahim’s case

UPDATED 2.35PM | Anwar representing himself in judicial review of Pardons Board’s rejection of his plea.

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No date to enforce Sedition Act amendments yet

No date to enforce Sedition Act amendments yet

Zahid says the Agong had given his assent to the amendments on June 4, 2015.

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ABC programme on Najib claims new details on funds in his accounts

ABC programme on Najib claims new details on funds in his accounts

'Four Corners' has seen bank records that show deposits made by 'mysterious individuals, companies'.

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Ku Li, you have let the rakyat down

Ku Li, you have let the rakyat down

Our enemy is not from outside, it is from within.

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Malay, English front pages snub Save M’sia rally

Malay, English front pages snub Save M’sia rally

UPDATED 10.48AM | While Chinese dailies all frontpage the mega event yesterday, only Sinar reports it up front.

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1st KLDSA Malaysia Open Dancesport Championship

Latin Dance Enthusiasts, there’s a hot dance event in town! Expect to be thoroughly entertained by Top Local and International Latin and Ballroom Performers in the Inaugural National Competition Event hosted by Kuala Lumpur Dancesport Association (KLDSA).

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Can Umno render Lim Guan Eng out of action?

Can Umno render Lim Guan Eng out of action?

COMMENT | What are the costs and benefits in moving against Guan Eng when he has no case to answer?

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DAP, PKR yet to resolve Sarawak election seat negotiations

DAP, PKR yet to resolve Sarawak election seat negotiations

This is despite four rounds of seat talks held by Pakatan Harapan since last year.

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For IGP, it's a case of ‘hard to say I’m sorry’

For IGP, it's a case of ‘hard to say I’m sorry’

YOURSAY | ‘Now Malaysia has an IGP who has been found guilty of public misfeasance.’

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Kini Roundup: Dr M ropes in royals, top Utusan man quits over 1MDB

Kini Roundup: Dr M ropes in royals, top Utusan man quits over 1MDB

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

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Not right time for a third force, says Syed Husin

Not right time for a third force, says Syed Husin

INTERVIEW | Retired PKR veteran Syed Husin Ali contemplates the current political turmoil since his departure from politics.

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