Archive - 30 March 2016

PM also reminds all Umno members to defend political struggle based on morals.

MH370 | Search for the aircraft will continue, says transport minister.

Government's clarifications conveniently ignored, adds the Foreign Ministry.

They say this is the only way they can provide service on par with ride-share firms Uber and Grab.

She receives the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur for her contributions to social and political activism.

CM to have an audience with Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Abdul Taib Mahmud tomorrow.

Teh is a 'confused' man, says DAP party whip RSN Rayer.

But the anti-graft body says the new unit has nothing to do with CM's purchase of the bungalow.

What has DAP done for Indians in Penang and Selangor, asks Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

Rafizi's insinuation is affecting the fund board's reputation, says its chairperson.

Khalid says they should instead assist probe and prove to the people they are right.

Jailani says several websites were also blocked because of ‘terrorism perception’.

Kulasegaran asks why the bill seeks to remove Bank Negara's rep in Socso's investment panel.

The court found the three parties did not breach their duties and responsibilities.

The Bar Council has sent out a circular to the Malaysian Bar members for the gathering at Bukit Aman.

UPDATED7.56PM| I kept the money meant for Naam Foundation in the Youth and Sports Ministry, adds deputy minister.

UPDATED 7.30PM | PARLIAMENT| DAP’s Kulasegaran accuses BN MP of making an obscene gesture.

Association president responds to report on how feud may impact national carmaker.

The sultan received the business zakat for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2015.

Khalid Abu Bakar says all aspects have been taken into account to ensure a smooth polls.

No sane person wants to remove PM through unconstitutional means, says ex-minister.

Online retailers must register with the Companies Commission of Malaysia starting from next year.

Opposition's notion of lobbying for early release of Anwar Ibrahim dashed.

Home Ministry says under prison system, Khir qualifies for a third of his prison sentence be remitted.

He points out how Mahathir had lost his attempt to topple Najib and no option left but to exploit other channels.

UPDATED 4.25PM | He’s set to thrash out merits of 'impropriety' claim if remanded for revealing OSA document details.

UPDATED 4.45PM | He says if Grabcar and Uber are successful, it means taxi drivers are doing something wrong.

This will be a growth rate of up to 4.5 percent, says Bank Negara chief Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

The Australian reports money pouring into Najib's accounts triggered money-laundering alerts within AmBank.

MH370 | As more aircraft debris wash up ashore, they provide a glimmer of hope.

Ramesh Rao raps Australian media for attempting to link certain murders to the prime minister.

Nurulhidayah flies into fire again, this time for saying that MAS stewardesses are old.

Suu Kyi is poised to steer the government from within, acting as a super-minister.

UPDATED 7.44PM | Government says report confirms money was a gift from Saudi royalty.

They present a memo to Kelantan MB, demanding an end to encroachment into their ancestral lands.

'You ask Rafizi where he got it from. I don't want to be connected to that,' PJ Utara MP says.

Jalsoa passes a motion to reject meddling or pressure by anyone in the affairs of the AG Chambers.

UPDATED 7.25PM | Because he's innocent she contends, in response to S'gor MB Khir Toyo being granted parole.

If race is the ultimate motivating factor and cause that one represents, eventually all that one does will be tainted by an ethnic perspective. Such a perspective can never be inclusive. It is about one race and only what benefits that race. Politics of this nature is dangerous in a multi-ethnic environment. To say that other races also do the same does not make it right. This only furthers fragmentation and polarisation as is so evident in Malaysia today.

UPDATED 4.05PM | Najib says those with lower education qualifications suffer most from higher cost of living.

UPDATED 4.11PM | Umno info chief says some may have used veteran’s name to influence others.

Water is our most fundamental natural source. It is also very limited. Earth has different sources of water, 96.5 percent is ocean and 2.5 percent is freshwater which includes groundwater and surface water. One percent of our freshwater is easily accessible and potable.

Jagdeep displays documents showing this, demands apology from Gerakan for misleading public.

UPDATED 2.45PM | KL Syariah High Court says granting stay is reasonable as Bekir has to apply for loans to make payment.

Matta says the shark population is already depleted and that hunting needs to be stopped.

UPDATED 2.40PM | This is because Azalina, who mooted Nurul Izzah's referral for meeting the Sulu princess, also sits in the committee.

UPDATED 1.45PM | PM will have no time to sleep or work on other matters, says Tajuddin Rahman.

Youth chief Nik Nazmi also wants the authorities to lay off the lawyers who filed motion against AG.

COMMENT | To hold such a view is like knocking on the door of tyranny and must be avoided.

UPDATED 1.28PM | Tajuddin Abdul Rahman also reveals that PM never mentioned this before.

This is over a case involving misappropriation of Youth and Sports Ministry funds.

Deputy minister also lambasts PKR Youth for likening the foundation to Maika.

MP SPEAKS | The statutory declaration was to be an alternative to the no-confidence vote.

Cultural more than market factors behind below-par price of CM’s house.

UPDATED 2.30PM | PARLIAMENT | It’s not GST but the low-skilled jobs that are limiting the people’s income, says PM Najib.

Nisha is among 14 awardees across the globe and the first transgender woman to receive the award.

Egyptian hijacker uses mobile phone covers and cables to create the fake, surrenders in Cyprus.

Minister denies process of dissolving Parliament and state assemblies breached parliamentary democracy.

PARLIAMENT | Only a member can give replies in the Dewan Rakyat or Dewan Negara, says Nancy Shukri.

YOURSAY | ‘It’s almost impossible to remove an Umno president, and hence the PM.’

‘It’s fortunate Ku Li didn't sign it, lest he says it’s like signing an attendance book’, says the Segambut MP.

INTERVIEW | But tactics and strategies to ‘Save Malaysia’ must be pragmatic and flexible.

Figure of RM2.6b, colloquially used to refer to the scandal, is now obsolete.

Puad assumed because he does not know what exactly happened, ex-DPM says in Facebook post.

Malay’s don’t accept it, especially with ex-PM sitting with anti-bumi Kit Siang, says Ismail Sabri.

YOURSAY | ‘Tactically, it's a mistake that you had to reveal the OSA document.’

Jestin Raj refers to RM19m given to a foundation led by deputy minister Saravanan.

YOURSAY | ‘After watching the Four Corners programme, I am so ashamed of the PM.’

COMMENT | The ex-PM in his twilight years may yet again be the catalyst for change.

Incidents such as the punching of a groom at Pantai Dalam mosque must not recur, says its director.

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

UPDATED 12.20PM | Confusion may arise if someone search for 'Prince Saud Abdulaziz Al-Saud' or 'Prince Abdulaziz'.

On Monday, ABC Australia aired an episode of their programme Four Corners, detailing the shocking events surrounding the 1MDB scandal. The prime minister of Malaysia is alleged to have received vast amounts of money by improper means.