Archive - 6 April 2016

The Malaysian Bar is aware that numerous cases have been filed in our courts, by the next-of-kin of the passengers who lost their lives on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014 (‘MH370 suits’).

UPDATED 11.35PM | This he says, will happen once the PAC report on 1MDB is tabled in Parliament.

In the midst of the Lim Guan Eng house-buying controversy, opportunist Ridhuan Tee urged that Penang be restored to Kedah. It appears clear that he has a sinister agenda. A remark that touches on the bottom line of Penangites is unacceptable.

‘Maybe they will be forced to steal and rob for lack of income,’ says its chief Nadzim Johan.

Khairul’s dad says that he was very proud and thankful with the honours given to his son.

This is why a motion of no-confidence against PM Najib in Parliament will fail, says the ex-PM.

The speaker had said he wanted to look into the venue (of the arrest), says Anthony Loke.

Players like Lin Dan have questioned the facilities provided at the stadium.

Rahman was puzzled that Lim didn't know that any transfer of shares is not immediately updated in the CCM system.

‘He should reveal who is the buyer, whether the full payment had been made,’ says Guan Eng.

Is Khalid trying to show he's above Parliament, asks veteran DAP leader.

‘The deceased was placed inside the oil drum and left overnight,’ says DPP Abdul Razak.

PARLIAMENT | Deputy Minister Azizah says this is a temporary shelter for the homeless.

MB Zambry says the incentive would be given to inspire him further.

UPDATED 9.50PM | PARLIAMENT | PAS lawmaker responds to DAP's Teo Nie Ching who wants such marriages banned.

However, Merdeka Center finds many see the state being better off since joining Malaysia.

Minister Alvaro German was questioned about rumours of a conspiracy against the country.

Muhammad Zhafran Muhammad Zuhdi, 24, pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace.

UPDATED 7.20PM | Richard Morais says this when cross-examined during the Kevin murder trial.

The letter had 'inaccurate' information, according to Bloomberg.

When someone buys a car it all boils down to just one thing, value for money, he says.

Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) is shocked and appalled at Rafizi Ramli’s arrest outside the Parliament gates yesterday for breaching the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) when he allegedly revealed excerpts from the auditor-general’s report on the misuse of the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) funds for 1MDB that he claimed delayed gratuity payments to army veterans.

UPDATED 9PM | PARLIAMENT | Responding to the proposal minister says gov't will study if there is a need to amend the law to allow the AG to do so.

Marco Stefen Petrovsi, a reserve goalie for Malacca United, was treated at Malacca Hospital.

UPDATED 8.50PM | Opposition MPs led by Wan Azizah will march from Parliament tomorrow morning.

As we are aware, Pandan Member of Parliament YB Rafizi Ramli was arrested yesterday evening by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) at the gates of the Parliament building. He was said to have been arrested under Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act (OSA).

UPDATED 7.06PM | Rising cost of living, economic hardship, jobs cited in the survey.

Final list of candidates delayed by infighting among component parties.

The issue of replacing Khaled Nordin has never arose, says the minister.

COMMENT | Citizenship would be lopsided if citizens fail to appreciate their responsibilities.

'I suspect thief or thieves broke in to find something as they ransacked the whole place," says William Leong.

It is in line with the Criminal Procedure Code, points out the minister.

Farmer Pawi Omar reveals how he was forced to sell his land and cows to help fund his son.

UPDATED 4.40PM | He is likely to be kept at Jinjang lock-up for the duration of the remand, says lawyer.

San Diego honours Nisha, who is the first transgender person to win US Women of Courage award.

Annou Xavier says there were no mention of IS or Syiah in the brochure on the seminar. 

Shukur Mohamad claims that a deputy minister is behind the move on behalf of the prime minister.

PARLIAMENT | Serdang lawmaker cites Rosmah's presence at a hospital's event to make his point.

MB claims declaration in support of PM has backing of all Kedah Umno divisions.

Group of Umno division chiefs claim ROS will investigate the matter.

He is being made an example of, as warning on leaking of classified information, it says.

'My assessment of the Kelantan prince was flawed,' says former minister.

UPDATED 5.11PM | He was released from the Jinjang police lock-up at 12.30pm.

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) is appalled by the latest news of a raid by the Federal Territories Islamic Department (Jawi) of a private charity fundraising event by a transgender community and the unlawful arrest of the event organiser, Ira Sophia. The raid is another addition to the long list of abuses of power and violation of procedure by Jawi in their overzealous moral policing.

UPDATED 1.45PM As Rafizi's lawyer can't seek instructions, mediation can't proceed.

On April Fool’s day 2016, Proton exploded into the news at the close of business with a statement from International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed on the critical state of Proton and what needs to be done to save it. It was then immediately followed up by statements from Umno supreme council members on how Dr Mahathir Mohamad has single-handedly tanked Proton due to his incompetence. Today it’s a shootout between Dr M and the PM.

UPDATED 6.50PM | Pandikar to make a ruling after determining if the Parliament gates is part of the precinct.

Yes, the resale values of some properties (residential houses) in certain places do not seem to appreciate over time, and it (the resale values of these properties) had in fact depreciated below developers’ price, yet there are no takers.

COMMENT | What is more important is to establish whether there was any impropriety by way of corruption. 

Chan Ming Kai arrested for obstructing a public officer from performing his duty.

Arrest under OSA must only be made on basis of national security and nothing else, says ex-senator.

UPDATED 1.25PM | Another letter of demand will be served on Kinitv for publishing the video.

COMMENT | 'Place and time of arrest chosen to intimidate the opposition, break Rafizi's spirit.'

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 6.21PM | The state-owned fund has yet to audit part of the relevant information, says Najib.

YOURSAY | How did Rosmah's son Riza Aziz, 39, get over RM500 million?

UPDATED 12.34PM | Justice O' Hara wants to avoid negative perceptions as he and Ling studied at RMC.

This will allay concerns raised over the controversial deal.

UPDATED 7.10PM | PARLIAMENT | Ministry and PSD always monitor public servants, adds the minister.

Idris Jusoh says public universities have full autonomy in organising such seminars.

After two court battles, 17-year-old Navin will get his MyKad.

This means he cannot be deported back to Malaysia, says his lawyer.

Certain parties politicising the matter as part of attempts to launch a smear campaign, says PM's son.

The firm, Mossack Fonseca, adds that it had not broken any laws.

COMMENT | ‘Proton car owners and buyers, I don’t want to be cause of Proton’s inability to recover’.

Too young to understand but their presence was enough to thaw even the most hardened of hearts.

YOURSAY | ‘The crime is in the purpose behind why the offshore account was set up.’

Thirty-two years ago Malaysia embarked on a grand project - to produce our very own national car, Proton. The result was spectacular as we finally saw the birth of the Proton Saga, our first national car in 1985. We were extremely proud of this achievement.

Natives to decide if researchers for Kaiduan Dam will be kept out of their villages.

YOURSAY | ‘And why is it always people other than the PM who answer questions?’

His wife owned an offshore firm with big claims on the country's collapsed banks.

Opposition MPs, supporters gathered at Bukit Aman to protest his arrest.

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

Time to reassess the whole political structure.

This as he faces a looming no-confidence vote and protesters urged him to resign following the so-called Panama Papers leak.