Archive - 4 April 2016

Azalina denies saying WSJ shouldn't be blocked

Azalina denies saying WSJ shouldn't be blocked

Minister claims her statement r eported by Malaysiakini was misquoted.

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India pledges action against tax evaders after Panama Papers leak

India pledges action against tax evaders after Panama Papers leak

It will investigate allegations against more than 500 Indians including Bollywood actors, politicians.

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M'sian, Philippine police yet to receive info on kidnap case

M'sian, Philippine police yet to receive info on kidnap case

On Friday, four M'sians were abducted while travelling in a trawler boat from Manila.

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LTAT says paid gratuity of most army vets in Rafizi's list

LTAT says paid gratuity of most army vets in Rafizi's list

Of the 110 in the list, 70 had already received their payments, it says.

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'Malaysiakini made excessive editing on my statement'

'Malaysiakini made excessive editing on my statement'

Article, video clip did not reflect the original essence of the statement, Rahman Dahlan says.

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'First award to M'sian transwoman overshadowed by Jawi raid'

'First award to M'sian transwoman overshadowed by Jawi raid'

Group says transgender community once again targeted, persecuted and humiliated.

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Hanipa set for surgery after falling ill in Parliament

Hanipa set for surgery after falling ill in Parliament

UPDATED 11.30PM | Several concerned opposition leaders are gathering at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

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Dr M: Will going on umrah with stolen money bring divine reward?

Dr M: Will going on umrah with stolen money bring divine reward?

Mahathir says he sees hundreds sponsored with funds from questionable source.

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No more aid for Proton - or any GLC similar to it

No more aid for Proton - or any GLC similar to it

Government-linked companies (GLCs) must be given a clear timeline to eventually grow and sustain on their own - free from government aid. We cannot afford to support them with public funds any more.

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PM’s payment to Jakel fashion house was for charity, claims MyKMU

PM’s payment to Jakel fashion house was for charity, claims MyKMU

Portal says this was for clothing and other items for orphans and victims of natural disasters.

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PKR to name candidates to be fielded for Sarawak election

PKR to name candidates to be fielded for Sarawak election

The announcement will be made at the party's presidential council meeting tomorrow.

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1MDB still can't submit financial statements, gets six-month extension

1MDB still can't submit financial statements, gets six-month extension

This is because it is still waiting for documents seized by MACC, says firm.

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Anwar wants pardon case to be heard by Federal Court

Anwar wants pardon case to be heard by Federal Court

The question is whether the Pardons Board's decision can be challenged in court.

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Amanah Youth leader lodges report against portal after arrest

Amanah Youth leader lodges report against portal after arrest

UPDATED 7PM | Shazni Munir denies comments attributed to him by a news portal, which led to him being probed for sedition.

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Mara will exist as long as Umno rules, PM vows

Mara will exist as long as Umno rules, PM vows

UPDATED 7.06PM | He equates Umno's survival to Mara's survival, and by extension, that of the Malays.

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Sabotage, Dr M's WSJ blast from the past

Sabotage, Dr M's WSJ blast from the past

Rahman Dahlan tweets an article on ex-PM deriding the publication.

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Keep piling pressure on Najib to step down, says Zaid

Keep piling pressure on Najib to step down, says Zaid

The ex-minister urges people to support Citizens' Declaration online.

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‘China firms invest over RM13b in Malaysia since 2009'

‘China firms invest over RM13b in Malaysia since 2009'

PARLIAMENT | The basic metals industry received the highest investments of RM8b.

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Court postpones Zahida’s appeal, orders her to pay RM5k costs

Court postpones Zahida’s appeal, orders her to pay RM5k costs

Shafee could not be present in court today as he had to attend a case in Buttterworth.

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Azalina: Shouldn't block WSJ, M'sia not a communist nation

Azalina: Shouldn't block WSJ, M'sia not a communist nation

Minister says any person implicated should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Will the EC modernise the electoral system?

Will the EC modernise the electoral system?

May I congratulate the new Election Commission (EC) chairperson Mohd Hashim Abdullah on his recent promotion to this prestigious and onerous post.

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Mahathir cites 53 international media reports on Najib, 1MDB

Mahathir cites 53 international media reports on Najib, 1MDB

Mahathir has cited 53 international media which have reported the issues surrounding Najib and 1MDB.

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Selangor served with stay order over SUKE land acquisition

Selangor served with stay order over SUKE land acquisition

This is until the disposal of the judicial review application by four trustees.

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DAP MP wants Kamalanathan cited for contempt of Parliament

DAP MP wants Kamalanathan cited for contempt of Parliament

UPDATED 7.42PM | Deputy minister misled in saying UEC not recognised on national sovereignty grounds, he claims.

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Dr M takes a 'princely' dig at Najib

Dr M takes a 'princely' dig at Najib

UPDATED 4.33PM | Mahathir also claims nation witnessing contest between 'cash' and Malay nationalism.

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Adenan slapping his own face, says MP

Adenan slapping his own face, says MP

One time, he says Najib got nothing to do with polls, now he invites PM to come every other day, says Chong.

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Did Dr M cheat in the elections, asks pro-Najib portal

Did Dr M cheat in the elections, asks pro-Najib portal

Problem with Malaysia is that its former premier is almost senile, lashes out MyKMU.

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Analyst: Adenan's popularity overrated, won't translate to votes

Analyst: Adenan's popularity overrated, won't translate to votes

However, in S'wak polls, UKM don predicts BN to win 64-72 seats, Opposition 10-18.

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'PAC struggling to draft 1MDB report for tabling on Thursday'

'PAC struggling to draft 1MDB report for tabling on Thursday'

UPDATED 7.10PM | PAC member William Leong says it is a monumental task.

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I want access to account with hundreds of millions, Rafizi tells Ramesh

I want access to account with hundreds of millions, Rafizi tells Ramesh

NGO head raises new speculation, and PKR secretary-general says he is just as curious.

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Court dismisses suit against comedian Zizan Razak

Court dismisses suit against comedian Zizan Razak

This is on the grounds that all the terms were made between Wire Fame and Zizan.

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Can we trust Najib's word on GST, asks DAP

Can we trust Najib's word on GST, asks DAP

PM broke his promise on abolishing ISA after 2013 polls, says Chong.

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24-hour water disruption in several districts in NS tomorrow

24-hour water disruption in several districts in NS tomorrow

The affected areas are in Rembau, Port Dickson, Seremban and Tampin.

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As Indonesian forests burn, new anti-fire agency feels heat

As Indonesian forests burn, new anti-fire agency feels heat

Peatland Restoration agency needs at least US$1 billion in funding over five years.

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An Umno man breathes, eats, talks, thinks Umno, says Ku Li

An Umno man breathes, eats, talks, thinks Umno, says Ku Li

UPDATED 7.01PM | Spiritually, he is (also) an Umno man, adds veteran party member.

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Malaysia recovers coal barge left drifting after sailors’ kidnap

Malaysia recovers coal barge left drifting after sailors’ kidnap

The Abu Sayyaf was reportedly asking for US$1m in ransom in exchange for the 10 captives.

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Sarawak pundits condemn barring of opposition leaders

Sarawak pundits condemn barring of opposition leaders

They feel the move is an abuse of state immigration powers.

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MTUC worried over rise in household debt

MTUC worried over rise in household debt

A recent media report by The Star on April 2, 2016, which said that Malaysia's household debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio increased to 89.1 percent as of 2015 from 86.8 percent, is quite alarming. The report also stressed that at 89.1 percent, Malaysia has one of the highest household debts in the region. Malaysia’s household debt to GDP ratios have almost doubled between 2008 and 2015.

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Did Najib buy four dresses a day for Rosmah? MP files report

Did Najib buy four dresses a day for Rosmah? MP files report

Lim Lip Eng does some number crunching on the money allegedly paid to Jakel Trading.

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Mara won't reduce number of sponsored students

Mara won't reduce number of sponsored students

PARLIAMENT | However, it will look at alternative countries to send its students.

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'My brother asked for help and it didn't involve anything wrong'

'My brother asked for help and it didn't involve anything wrong'

Nazir says he didn't benefit in any way, nor did he think the matter would be controversial.

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Nazir denies CIMB staff disbursed US$7m

Nazir denies CIMB staff disbursed US$7m

CIMB boss says money from his brother was disbursed by his relationship manager.

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Parliament rejects motion on ‘unusual flows of money’

Parliament rejects motion on ‘unusual flows of money’

UPDATED 5.30PM | PARLIAMENT | This had allegedly been revealed by Australian media on March 28.

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1MDB unsustainable from the start, minister admits to CNBC

1MDB unsustainable from the start, minister admits to CNBC

Its strategy of low capitalisation and huge borrowings was not viable, says Abdul Wahid Omar.

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Nothing wrong with urging PM's resignation, Ku Li told

Nothing wrong with urging PM's resignation, Ku Li told

Kit Siang responds to Ku Li describing citizens' declaration as unconstitutional.

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School bullying occurs anywhere, ethnic politics not to blame

School bullying occurs anywhere, ethnic politics not to blame

COMMENT | It is time leaders like P Ramasamy stop hyping up the racial, religious sentiments.

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You're a one-trick pony, 1MDB returns fire to Pua

You're a one-trick pony, 1MDB returns fire to Pua

Firm accuses DAP lawmaker of recycling old and stale claims to confuse the public.

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Sharks are losing the battle for survival

Sharks are losing the battle for survival

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) condemns the slaughter of sharks at Mabul Island in Sabah. The agriculture minister should re-look this matter with urgency and wake up to the fact that sharks around Sabah are losing the battle for survival. How long will they be able to withstand man’s onslaught is something to be seen. As long as there is no protection for sharks, the demand for their body parts will continue unabated causing the population to plummet further.

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Seller or buyer to blame for online fraud?

Seller or buyer to blame for online fraud?

Online business has become a lucrative source of income for some middle-income earners. In fact, online business also has widened the opportunities for the university students to earn extra income to finance their studies. Furthermore, shopping has become easier with online business. Click on the items to be purchased and soon it will arrive at your destination. Everything is just at the fingertips.

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I'd rather buy the PM than referees, quips crown prince

I'd rather buy the PM than referees, quips crown prince

Tunku Ismail responds to negative comments on social media regarding JDT.

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No warships from China intruded into our waters, says Hisham

No warships from China intruded into our waters, says Hisham

UPDATED 5.20PM | PARLIAMENT | However, says 83 China vessels were detected outside M'sian waters.

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Esscom doing profile on Bajau Laut amidst security fears

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 4.52PM It is meant to identify the population of the community and its citizenship status.

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Dr M: BN will lose GE14 if elections done properly

Dr M: BN will lose GE14 if elections done properly

UPDATED 11.44AM | He says this is if the elections are done in an ‘orderly manner, without playing with the ballot box’.

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We can screen civil servants at any time, says Azalina

We can screen civil servants at any time, says Azalina

UPDATED 5.21PM | PARLIAMENT | The minister says this amid concerns on gov’t info being leaked by civil servants.

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Najib vs Mkini case put off after lawyer gets stay of proceedings

Najib vs Mkini case put off after lawyer gets stay of proceedings

UPDATED 1.53PM | This is to hear appeal on the recusal of High Court judge.

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Najib’s son among those named in ‘Panama Papers’

Najib’s son among those named in ‘Panama Papers’

Mohd Nazifuddin is revealed to own two offshore firms, but there’s no implication of wrongdoing.

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Khairul Idham is first M’sian to win MotoGP World Championship

Khairul Idham is first M’sian to win MotoGP World Championship

The 17-year-old clocked 41' 35.452 seconds at the Termas de Rio Hondo Circuit in Argentina.

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Nadzim, It takes more than language to glue people together

Nadzim, It takes more than language to glue people together

YOURSAY | 'It's is not a magic wand that can wave away ethnic tensions in any country.'

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1MDB has no overdue debt, says PM

1MDB has no overdue debt, says PM

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 3.54PM | 1MDB never fails to service its debt, says PM.

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Perak’s hotbed of misogyny and crassness

Perak’s hotbed of misogyny and crassness

The message should be directed at men.

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Wealthy clients under probe for possible tax evasion after Panama Papers leak

Wealthy clients under probe for possible tax evasion after Panama Papers leak

Aussies investigating 11.5 million documents from files of law firm based in Panama.

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One ABC documentary but three confusing gov't replies

One ABC documentary but three confusing gov't replies

MP SPEAKS | They should get on the same page whether 'Four Corners' report spites or clears Najib.

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Of donations, Islam and real Malays

Of donations, Islam and real Malays

Laughable to present an 'Islamic face' to this scandal.

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Leave us alone, Clare Rewcastle-Brown

Leave us alone, Clare Rewcastle-Brown

Clare Rewcastle-Brown should keep herself away from Malaysian affairs, should she really cares about Malaysian economy. Her interview via skype with Free Malaysia Today on March 26 reflects as though she is really cares about Malaysia’s well-being.

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Uncanny parallels in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ saga

Uncanny parallels in ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ saga

YOURSAY | ‘An alleged crooked scheme apparently used to fund a movie about a crook.’

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Explain US$1.4b transfers to BVI firm, 1MDB told

Explain US$1.4b transfers to BVI firm, 1MDB told

UPDATED 9.16AM | Tony Pua says 1MDB’s curt denial of having no hand in ‘Wolf of Wall Street' isn’t good enough.

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Debris found in Mauritius to be examined by MH370 investigators

Debris found in Mauritius to be examined by MH370 investigators

MH370 | If confirmed, it will be first piece of interior debris found.

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Syed Saddiq, no need to get into a slanging match with Bung

Syed Saddiq, no need to get into a slanging match with Bung

YOURSAY | ‘After all, what would Parliament, heck, even Malaysia, be without Bung Moktar?’

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Massive data leak links scores of world leaders to illicit dealings

Massive data leak links scores of world leaders to illicit dealings

The leak comes from one of the world's secretive offshore law firms.

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The price of wedded bliss

The price of wedded bliss

With costs rising, those planning to marry must focus on the life they will share ahead.

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Youths want Najib to resign now amid corruption claims

Youths want Najib to resign now amid corruption claims

He must do so as show of accountability, the youth groups say.

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Kini Roundup: Ku Li backs Najib, 1MDB denies funding PM’s stepson in film venture

Kini Roundup: Ku Li backs Najib, 1MDB denies funding PM’s stepson in film venture

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

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