Archive - 5 April 2016

New sponsorship programme for poorer students from PSD

New sponsorship programme for poorer students from PSD

It's for 1,000 students from families in the bottom 40 percent household income category.
Najib visits PAS spiritual leader Haron Din at IJN

Najib visits PAS spiritual leader Haron Din at IJN

Haron was admitted to the IJN last week after complaining of chest pains.
Pandikar to decide if Rafizi's arrest puts IGP in contempt

Pandikar to decide if Rafizi's arrest puts IGP in contempt

PARLIAMENT | The Pandan MP's arrest may breach the top cop's undertaking to ensure smooth passage to and from sittings.
Rafizi courted arrest, says IGP

Rafizi courted arrest, says IGP

Khalid says PKR leader should have been aware of repercussions in exposing classified documents.
'Declare Sabah waters security zone so we can fire at intruders'

'Declare Sabah waters security zone so we can fire at intruders'

UPDATED 9.24PM | This way, we can destroy kidnappers once and for all, says BN lawmaker.
Pirates failed to kidnap at normal places, says Shahidan

Pirates failed to kidnap at normal places, says Shahidan

UPDATED 9.56PM | PARLIAMENT | It proves Esscom successful in keeping abductors away from land, adds minister.
Mara doesn't need Umno champions, argues Aziz Bari

Mara doesn't need Umno champions, argues Aziz Bari

Constitutional law expert says Mara's existence is rooted in law, not determined by gov't policies. 
Shahidan refuses to quit over abduction case

Shahidan refuses to quit over abduction case

The furious minister tells DAP's Oscar Ling to resign instead.
Rafizi arrested at Parliament gates for exposing OSA document

Rafizi arrested at Parliament gates for exposing OSA document

UPDATED 8.38PM | Opposition MPs say he will be taken to the Bukit Aman police headquarters.
Rahman Dahlan serving stale fried rice, says Guan Eng

Rahman Dahlan serving stale fried rice, says Guan Eng

KLIDC shareholders still unchanged, insists Guan Eng.
Jasa: Sarawak DAP runs out of political capital for polls

Jasa: Sarawak DAP runs out of political capital for polls

This is when they claimed the gov’t would increase the GST rate if BN won the polls.
Gov't, MACC express regret to lawyer Rosli over 'Copgate' affair

Gov't, MACC express regret to lawyer Rosli over 'Copgate' affair

UPDATED 7.22PM | Terms of today's settlement not disclosed but a MACC officer reads a five-page statement in open court.
Indonesia probes aircraft collision at Jakarta airport

Indonesia probes aircraft collision at Jakarta airport

A Batik Air aircraft was taking off when its wing clipped the tail of a Trans Nusa plane.
Ministry mulling lower traffic summons for certain offences

Ministry mulling lower traffic summons for certain offences

Cabinet must approve plan to reduce rate from RM300 to RM150, says deputy minister.
MP wants Jakel to furnish receipts of Najib's 'charity'

MP wants Jakel to furnish receipts of Najib's 'charity'

Lim Lip Eng also urges the prime minister to come clean on this allegation.
PAS against all forms of corruption, says Hadi

PAS against all forms of corruption, says Hadi

UPDATED 7.46PM | But the Islamic party won't mete out punishment without investigation, he adds.

Kevin Morais murder trial to commence tomorrow

Kevin Morais murder trial to commence tomorrow

Seven men, including a doctor, are charged with murdering and abetting the murder of the DPP.
PAS set to unveil first non-Muslim candidate for Sarawak polls

PAS set to unveil first non-Muslim candidate for Sarawak polls

State PAS secretary Mukhtar Suhaili remains tight-lipped over the identity of the candidate.
We will not bring in Umno, says PBB leader

We will not bring in Umno, says PBB leader

Abang Johari rebuts rumours his party is helping Umno form chapters in S'wak.
Air quality in Beaufort continues to improve

Air quality in Beaufort continues to improve

The API reading at noon was 90, a slight improvement from 92 this morning.
Stop making an ass of yourself, Pua tells 1MDB

Stop making an ass of yourself, Pua tells 1MDB

'Call me pony, donkey or monkey, but answer my simple question.'
Jerip is first direct BN candidate announced by Adenan

Jerip is first direct BN candidate announced by Adenan

The chief minister will announce the full list of BN candidates tomorrow.
Heatwave prompts more Malaysians to seach for cooling items

Heatwave prompts more Malaysians to seach for cooling items

Air coolers are among the most popular searches, says 11street CEO.
Snake dancer dies after fatal bite in Indonesia

Snake dancer dies after fatal bite in Indonesia

Irma Bule, 29, was singing at a party when the cobra she brought on stage bit her on the thigh.
Vietnam reports first two cases of Zika virus infection

Vietnam reports first two cases of Zika virus infection

The duo developed symptoms of slight fever, rash, headache and conjunctivitis.
Ferry under repair catches fire in Langkawi

Ferry under repair catches fire in Langkawi

Another ferry had caught fire while being repaired in Langkawi on March 23.
PAC completes 1MDB report, to table in Parliament, Thursday

PAC completes 1MDB report, to table in Parliament, Thursday

UPDATED 8.17PM | Tony Pua says the committee will proceed to print the report in the next two days.
Rafizi: Use your own money to sue me, not LTAT's funds

Rafizi: Use your own money to sue me, not LTAT's funds

PKR leader says he is prepared to face top brass in court, believes case will get global attention.
Ku Li: Check out M'sians named in 'Panama Papers'

Ku Li: Check out M'sians named in 'Panama Papers'

UPDATED 4.45PM | The Umno veteran wants the gov't to find out if they were trying to evade tax.
Diversity condemns Jawi’s ‘wrongful enforcement’

Diversity condemns Jawi’s ‘wrongful enforcement’

On April 3, the Federal Territories Islamic Department (Jawi) conducted a raid on a closed-door transgender event. The event’s organiser and a lawyer participant were arrested for allegedly holding a ‘beauty pageant’.
Shazni remanded for two days

Shazni remanded for two days

UPDATED 4.03PM | The Amanah Youth vice-chief is being probed under Section 124C of the Penal Code.
Mara won't die if Umno loses power, says PKR

Mara won't die if Umno loses power, says PKR

UPDATED 2.30PM | It will continue to safeguard the bumiputra community, adds its Youth chief.
Bersih, NGOs team up to monitor five seats in S'wak polls

Bersih, NGOs team up to monitor five seats in S'wak polls

These seats have high risk of electoral wrongdoing, says Bersih.
Azmin gets six posers from NGOs over environment destruction

Azmin gets six posers from NGOs over environment destruction

They want to know why destroy water catchment, and whether the forest ecosystem can be replaced.

FGV share price fall claims untrue, says Razali

FGV share price fall claims untrue, says Razali

FGV posted a profit after tax of RM14m for the quarter from the sale of non-core assets.
Mahathir should have attracted 100k rally-goers, says minister

Mahathir should have attracted 100k rally-goers, says minister

UPDATED 3.07PM | Mention a demonstration and the former PM will be there, according to Nazri.
'Probe people in Panama Papers only if there is wrongdoing'

'Probe people in Panama Papers only if there is wrongdoing'

UPDATED 4.55PM | If Panama Papers just simply write like that, no need to take action, Nazri says.

Be patient 'old man', wait for GE, Nazri tells Dr M

Be patient 'old man', wait for GE, Nazri tells Dr M

UPDATED 2.20PM | '2018 will come, then you'll have your time, you can have a go at us'.
Don't get emotional when debating, speaker tells MPs

Don't get emotional when debating, speaker tells MPs

UPDATED 8.09PM | PARLIAMENT | He cites Hanipa as a lesson for lawmakers to speak moderately.
Action against three PWD officers over police HQ construction

Action against three PWD officers over police HQ construction

UPDATED 3.45PM | Works minister says this is due to unsatisfactory quality of work. 
Abdul Rahman discloses what 'Guan Eng did not'

Abdul Rahman discloses what 'Guan Eng did not'

UPDATED 3.15Pm | Minister reveals document to refute CM's statement on Taman Manggis land.
Be responsible, be reachable - consumers matter

Be responsible, be reachable - consumers matter

The most powerful tool for businesses to deliver an amazing customer service is to quickly and efficiently respond to customer complaints. Customer complaints are expected, no matter how efficient a business is managed. They must always be acknowledged and dealt with effectively and swiftly. By ignoring or delaying a response, a company is effectively telling the customer that it does not value their opinions or concerns.
Ramping up online fight to counter online propaganda

Ramping up online fight to counter online propaganda

PARLIAMENT | Public advised to be wary of those disseminating propaganda for militant groups.
Eight hurt in gas explosion at Mid Valley mall

Eight hurt in gas explosion at Mid Valley mall

UPDATED 1.50PM | The explosion occurred at 9.45am at a restaurant located in the mall.
Khairy: Having offshore account not a crime

Khairy: Having offshore account not a crime

Minister says world’s top footballer Lionel Messi also named in the Panama Papers.
Hundreds of media reported on 'dictator-like' Dr M, portal retaliates

Hundreds of media reported on 'dictator-like' Dr M, portal retaliates

MyKMU responds to ex-PM's list of 53 media organisations which reported on Najib.
Salleh: Priority for wider Internet coverage than speed

Salleh: Priority for wider Internet coverage than speed

UPDATED 4.30PM | Minister says Asean countries are more focussed on Internet speed.
Anwar does not fit 'political prisoner' bill, says Anifah

Anwar does not fit 'political prisoner' bill, says Anifah

UPDATED 3.20 PM | Gov't referred to several criteria and none can be used for Anwar, the foreign minister says.
50 officers holding sensitive posts to be transferred

50 officers holding sensitive posts to be transferred

But the gov't says they are not suspected of committing any offences.
Why 32,934 donors cancelled contributions to Yapeim

Why 32,934 donors cancelled contributions to Yapeim

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 2.59PM | Minister blames it on negative perception and slander.
Aussie bank executive grilled over 1MDB scandal

Aussie bank executive grilled over 1MDB scandal

This is over ANZ Bank's alleged knowledge regarding claims US$1b flowed through Najib's AmBank accounts.
Hanipa out of surgery, now in ICU

Hanipa out of surgery, now in ICU

He is believed to have suffered a brain haemorrhage
So a mere unverified news item in a website can lead to arrest now?

So a mere unverified news item in a website can lead to arrest now?

Whenever I comment or give opinion on stuff, I would like to think how I would feel if what I am commenting about was to happen to me.
Nazir, you’re not the treasurer of Umno, right?

Nazir, you’re not the treasurer of Umno, right?

YOURSAY | ‘Some easy questions for Nazir: Was the amount you received in US dollars?’
Should Lim Guan Eng step down?

Should Lim Guan Eng step down?

The answer goes beyond laws being broken or not.

Should Lim Guan Eng step down?

Should Lim Guan Eng step down?

QUESTION TIME | The answer goes beyond whether laws were broken or not.
Prosecutors across the world open probes on 'Panama Papers'

Prosecutors across the world open probes on 'Panama Papers'

The world's wealthy deny any links to the Panama transactions.
Discrepancies in letter a tell-tale sign of a bigger sinkhole?

Discrepancies in letter a tell-tale sign of a bigger sinkhole?

COMMENT | All we want to ask you to do, Mr Prime Minister, is to give a comprehensive answer.
Global probe on 1MBD finally reaches our shores

Global probe on 1MBD finally reaches our shores

YOURSAY | ‘The whole world is coming down hard on Malaysia, all because of one man…’
Wahid, if unsustainable, why set up 1MDB?

Wahid, if unsustainable, why set up 1MDB?

YOURSAY | 'And if that is the case, shouldn't the finance minister be sacked?'
Corruption redefined

Corruption redefined

Is that really moral or good economics?
'Fiery' vigil held for Sedition Act detainees

'Fiery' vigil held for Sedition Act detainees

Sidewalk a scene of chanting, speeches, poetry reading, singing.
Kini Roundup: Parliament ignores PM's billions, Dr M's new love for int'l media

Kini Roundup: Parliament ignores PM's billions, Dr M's new love for int'l media

RECAP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
'Felda settlers should reject Mahathir declaration'

'Felda settlers should reject Mahathir declaration'

Gua Musang Umno deputy chief says settlers who were influenced were ungrateful.