Archive - 7 April 2016

API reading for Beaufort from April 2 to 4 showed unhealthy air quality, reaching hazardous reading of 301 on April 4.

UPDATED 11.37PM | Saiful Izham says MP is to be charged under Section 8 of the OSA at KL sessions court.

PKR veep says they need to account for decisions they have made to the detriment of Malaysia.

In the PAC report, he told the board its chairperson (Najib) instead ordered them to appoint a consultancy to evaluate ownership of the JV company.

He is named by the PAC as being responsible for 1MDB fiasco.

Afif claims the 3.4 hectare property owned by the agency was sold at below market price.

Being held accountable for bad management is far from stealing billions, says Salleh.

‘We must give priority to the safety of the victims,’ says Khalid Abu Bakar.

UPDATED 7.49PM | Ex-PM claims PKR MP was detained to prevent him from speaking in parliament.

PARLIAMENT | Nazri says lawmakers have their own jobs, can't rely on MP allowances to support families.

UPDATED 7.30PM | Why punish this man, asks the former prime minister.

DAP veteran says every document presented to PAC is meant for final presentation to Parliament.

UPDATED 7.08PM | RM50 billion also not correct, it could be more, says Mahathir.

Pandikar says now, it is up to the ‘majlis’ (MPs) to consider what has been reported.

Accused claims witness threatened him, while stench from tissue samples and bones send reporters dashing.

Foreign Affairs minister says the first link between Johor and S'pore actually has sufficient capacity.

Khalid followed the country’s laws in the arrest of Rafizi, says Gerak Merah president.

Fuziah also wants existing licences cancelled.

It says gov't should not consider any measure that would compromise the Bar's independence.

UPDATED 7.35PM | The DPM urges all parties to accept the report.

Image shows MP with hands behind his back but no handcuffs.

Kepong MP Tan Seng Giaw contradicts Tony Pua who points the finger at Najib.

The Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) is shocked by the recent arrest of whistleblower Rafizi Ramli, and strongly condemns the authorities’ rash action.

IGP says it will also look at the recommendations of the PAC.

UPDATED 4.40PM | A line has been drawn with the release of the report, says state-owned fund.

UPDATED 7.16PM | The deputy minister points out that the PM has to attend to other matters too.

Amanah sec-gen says he is still unconscious as doctors are keeping him under sedation, pending his recovery.

UPDATED 4.49PM | The judge rules his exoneration of 1MDB and his 'donation' are unrelated to his suit against the PAS organ.

Little did I know what I wrote a couple weeks ago about ‘What the ustaz/ustazah tells us’ needs a sort of sequel.

Najib says ex-PM motivated by personal interest and desire to unseat government.

Tony Pua says PM must be accountable as Finance Minister.

This person became very powerful, says Ali Hamsa of the officer charged with making false claims totalling RM38m.

Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) strongly condemns the arrest of youth activists and political leaders in the past week and the threats issued by the inspector-general of police against opposition Members of Parliament.

UPDATED 5.10PM | PARLIAMENT| Pandikar, however, notes that police can arrest under OSA without a warrant.

According to published reports citing the travel and world geography website worldatlas.com , Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Klang and Johor Baru are among the 10 most dangerous places in Asia.

PAC REPORT | Ex-1MDB CEO had tried to convince KPMG about the state fund's investments.

It is sad, really sad, that the Malaysian tiger population is rapidly declining despite many positive measures by the government and various NGOs. At a time when everything is stacked against the tiger due to climate change, poaching, loss of habitat, deforestation, logging and other factors, it will only be through proactive, creative and innovative steps that the tiger’s trek towards decimation and possibly extinction can be avoided.

UPDATED 5.10PM | DAP accused her of this regarding her comments on the arrest of PKR MP Rafizi Ramli.

Global demand for good quality human capital in the industry is increasing currently.

Boh Soon Ho, 47, is accused of killing Zhang Huaxiang sometime on March 21 and 22.

The airline in touch with Pakistani national to obtain material facts.

He was referring to claims that it was against the Dewan Rakyat standing orders.

'If he (Lim Lip Eng) wants to resign, let him ... if they want to cut my salary let them cut my salary.'

UPDATED 2.35PM | But not all three parties agree to the move.

The airline says the travel period starts immediately to Nov 30, 2016.

UPDATED 2.50PM | PAC REPORT | Letter of support states gov’t will pick up bill if 1MDB fails to pay.

UPDATED 3.20PM | PAC REPORT | Money was transferred to an account belonging to a different company not related to joint venture, report says.

UPDATED 1.37PM | PAC REPORT | The investment firm has yet to furnish evidence.

UPDATED 7.09PM | PARLIAMENT | Due to this, speaker says it cannot be tabled in parliament.

UPDATED 12.49PM | Surendran says Rafizi's arrest breaches the Houses of Parliament (Privileges and Powers) Act.

Johor Umno Youth pledges full support for Khaled.

UPDATED 6.40PM | PARLIAMENT | Jamil Khir responds to query on how is government tackling the issue among Muslim community.

UPDATED 5.05PM | CM also has no qualms about the debate being televised on TV3.

PARLIAMENT | Cabinet, however, rejects committee on bill consideration on the grounds it may cause a delay.

In recent years, this ‘Sarawak for Sarawakians’ (S4S) slogan has come to life in a people-backed movement but it is unique because it means different things to the different groups that have embraced it.

'I was investigated for same alleged comments in 2012,' he says.

It had no information who instructed the transfer of money, says PM.

The announcement was made by party president Hadi in Bintulu yesterday.

UPDATED 1.28PM | PAC REPORT | PAC recommends authorities investigate and take legal action if any offence is proven.

UPDATED 12.35PM | 50 MPs from Pakatan Harapan and PAS hand memo to Bukit Aman but refused meeting with IGP.

Waseem Abbas says he will never again savour nasi lemak in the same manner like he used to. 

The regulating body says its role in 1MDB bond deals could have put the firm’s reputation at risk,

He says Labuan, a brainchild of Mahathir, is ranked 12 out of 82 tax havens in the world.

Why was the website advertising all manner of drugs including Viagra?

YOURSAY | ‘Indeed, times are hard. Who wants to donate money for you to holiday in Paris?’

YOURSAY | ‘A new leader shall surely prevail when hegemony of the old diminishes.’

Simpang Pulai rep tells Rafizi candlelight vigil it only comes through efforts to tear down walls.

Rafizi's arrest denigrates Parliament's inviolability, says the DAP leader.

COMMENT | It is simply delusional to believe that it will prevent authoritarian rule.

YOURSAY | ‘Rafizi knew he would be arrested soon enough. But he is in a win-win situation.’

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

COMMENT | Pasir Putih MP made a mockery of our institutions in opposing a ban on child marriages.

COMMENT | Terrorism is born from radicalism that promotes hate and violence.

UPDATED 12.50AM | This is to allow the Dewan Rakyat to continue its business way past midnight, when it is supposed to adjourn for the day.