Archive - 8 April 2016

Follow up on PAC’s 1MDB report recommendations, says Annuar

Follow up on PAC’s 1MDB report recommendations, says Annuar

Umno info chief says report clears 1MDB of complaints that RM42b went missing, RM2.6b went into Najib’s accounts.
Passengers express anger as multiple Rayani Air flights cancelled

Passengers express anger as multiple Rayani Air flights cancelled

Famous for its ‘syariah-compliant’ branding, it has been plagued with problems from takeoff last year.
Over 70 hectares of peatlands on fire in Pahang

Over 70 hectares of peatlands on fire in Pahang

The burning site is only 1km from a housing area, says state Fire and Rescue Department.
Teo Nie Ching barred from entering Sarawak, says Rasah MP

Teo Nie Ching barred from entering Sarawak, says Rasah MP

He says she landed at Bintulu at 7.30pm and was sent back on the next flight to KL 20 minutes later.
You can't be 80pct pregnant, 1MDB tells Pua

You can't be 80pct pregnant, 1MDB tells Pua

Firm sees red over DAP lawmaker's remarks about PAC report.
Maxis gives free 3GB, apologises after customer revolt

Maxis gives free 3GB, apologises after customer revolt

The telco has been deluged with negative comments for its unequal treatment to customers.
Rahman Dahlan, Guan Eng 'steam up' Twitter ahead of debate

Rahman Dahlan, Guan Eng 'steam up' Twitter ahead of debate

Minister and chief minister trade barbs even before a date is set for the debate.
Ringgit's 2016 surge likely to be slowed by speed bumps

Ringgit's 2016 surge likely to be slowed by speed bumps

It has gone from Asia's worst in 2015 to the region's best-performing currency.
Adenan rejects SUPP's choice, picks timber merchant for Repok seat

Adenan rejects SUPP's choice, picks timber merchant for Repok seat

UPDATED 9PM | It is now contesting in 11 seats, down from 19 in the last state elections.
PAC chief: PM not mentioned in report as no evidence of wrongdoing

PAC chief: PM not mentioned in report as no evidence of wrongdoing

Hasan Arifin says the panel also found that there was no ‘missing’ RM42 billion.
Group lodges report on response to PAC’s 1MDB findings

Group lodges report on response to PAC’s 1MDB findings

They also filed a report asking cops to probe leaders who signed the Citizens' Declaration.
Photos of sultan and MB emerge amid plot claim

Photos of sultan and MB emerge amid plot claim

Source reveals how Khaled and Sultan Ibrahim go way back and enjoy a cordial relationship.
KLIDC breaks silence amid Guan Eng-Rahman tussle, rebuts sale claim

KLIDC breaks silence amid Guan Eng-Rahman tussle, rebuts sale claim

Its majority shareholder admits the existence of share sale agreement but said deal didn't go through.
Plan to rotate officials in sensitive posts helps fight graft, hails MACC

Plan to rotate officials in sensitive posts helps fight graft, hails MACC

The graftbuster says it is one of the steps the anti-graft body itself recommends to instil integrity.
DNA samples from blood-stained T-shirt, says witness in Morais murder trial

DNA samples from blood-stained T-shirt, says witness in Morais murder trial

UPDATED 6.15PM | Forensics analyst testifies in the murder trial of DPP Anthony Kevin Morais.
Adenan: Chinese in Sarawak switching support to BN

Adenan: Chinese in Sarawak switching support to BN

He says BN had to campaign harder in order to secure more ballots from the Chinese.
Contest against me in GE, Rafizi dares IGP

Contest against me in GE, Rafizi dares IGP

Pandan MP also mulls suing Khalid over his remarks on the 'handcuff' issue.
Take full responsibility and resign over 1MDB, PAS tells Najib

Take full responsibility and resign over 1MDB, PAS tells Najib

Party says PM should resign as finance minister for weaknesses in 1MDB's management as noted by PAC.
RM1.5b bail-out package for cash-strapped Proton

RM1.5b bail-out package for cash-strapped Proton

UPDATED 6.05PM | It comes with conditions attached following the exit of Mahathir as its chairperson.
Why did Maxis’ ‘tailoring campaign’ induce such a commotion?

Why did Maxis’ ‘tailoring campaign’ induce such a commotion?

Since March this year, Maxis was drawn into a public relations crisis when one of its user by the name of ‘Jackson5759' shared his discontent on the Lowyat Forum. The article alleged that Maxis treated disinterested customers better than loyal customers. The article then went viral on social media and incited anger among hundreds of users.
Rafizi weighing options to challenge OSA charge

Rafizi weighing options to challenge OSA charge

He's focusing on the abuse of the OSA.
Zaid: Truth on 1MDB will surface when non-Umno gov't takes over

Zaid: Truth on 1MDB will surface when non-Umno gov't takes over

'We are a long way from reaching closure on this matter, I can assure you'.
Ikea starts hiring for its Johor Baru store

Ikea starts hiring for its Johor Baru store

Currently, Ikea has two stores in Cheras and Damansara, and plans to open one in Penang.
RTM ready to televise Rahman-Guan Eng debate, says Salleh

RTM ready to televise Rahman-Guan Eng debate, says Salleh

‘The debate will be without audience to ensure that the programme runs smoothly,’ he says.
PAC did not clear Najib, Pua counters BN ministers

PAC did not clear Najib, Pua counters BN ministers

UPDATED 4.27PM | MP wants PM to get 1MDB to hand banking records to PAC and AG to clear suspicion.
‘David’ overcomes ‘Goliath’ in 15-year land battle

‘David’ overcomes ‘Goliath’ in 15-year land battle

NCR holders seal agreement with companies and state gov't.
Pua: Leadership change made PAC's 1MDB probe challenging

Pua: Leadership change made PAC's 1MDB probe challenging

UPDATED 4.06PM | With Hasan Arifin at the helm, DAP lawmaker says, things were a little harder.
PSD: ‘Sensitive post’ officers can’t appeal against transfer

PSD: ‘Sensitive post’ officers can’t appeal against transfer

The transfer orders would be issued in about a week, with 50 officers involved for a start.
Track 1MDB's unaccounted US$5.5b for possible criminal elements, says Pua

Track 1MDB's unaccounted US$5.5b for possible criminal elements, says Pua

UPDATED 3.15PM | The DAP lawmaker suggests MACC or Bank Negara should track this overseas cash flow.
Malaysia extends bauxite mining ban by another three months

Malaysia extends bauxite mining ban by another three months

Wan Junaidi says this is in order to clear stockpiles and remove the risk of contamination.
Thailand investigates 16 people on Panama Papers list

Thailand investigates 16 people on Panama Papers list

The investigation into possible money-laundering is at an early stage.
Searchers find body of toddler in crocodile attack

Searchers find body of toddler in crocodile attack

Crlieyseha’s body was found about 10m from where incident happened in Samarahan.
1MDB subsidiary repays RM950m credit facility to gov’t

1MDB subsidiary repays RM950m credit facility to gov’t

‘The standby credit facility helped to stabilise the company,’ 1MDB says in a statement.
It's a fairy tale, IGP rebuts excuse for Rafizi 'handcuff' saga

It's a fairy tale, IGP rebuts excuse for Rafizi 'handcuff' saga

Khalid dismisses lawyer's claim that MP was instructed to keep his hands behind his back.
Are we a nation of lambs to the slaughter?

Are we a nation of lambs to the slaughter?

There are numerous issues and problems facing the country today, some very real and imminent. But are we getting closer to finding the truth or solving any of them?
Probe if Najib was 1MDB puppet master, says think-tank

Probe if Najib was 1MDB puppet master, says think-tank

Appointing sitting PM as chairperson is ‘stupid and ridiculous', according to Ideas.
Rafizi charged under OSA, claims trial

Rafizi charged under OSA, claims trial

UPDATED 3.05PM | He faces another charge under Section 500 of Penal Code for criminal defamation.

Coming soon - Rahman Dahlan vs Guan Eng debate

Coming soon - Rahman Dahlan vs Guan Eng debate

Debate will allow the people to know the truth behind the Taman Manggis scandal, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
No contradiction between Tan and Pua on PAC report, says Kit Siang

No contradiction between Tan and Pua on PAC report, says Kit Siang

Seng Giaw correct in saying PM not directly involved in 1MDB scandal, adds DAP veteran.
Washington Post thinks Najib a friend Obama should lose

Washington Post thinks Najib a friend Obama should lose

Time for administration to distance itself from a ruler who appears headed for well-deserved disgrace, it says.
'UAE freezes assets of two former IPIC group officials'

'UAE freezes assets of two former IPIC group officials'

IPIC has close links with debt-laden 1MDB.
Cyber fraudsters reap RM9b through email wire-transfer scams

Cyber fraudsters reap RM9b through email wire-transfer scams

Fraudster pose as bosses in emails to order transfer of money.
Rafizi told to keep hands behind, says lawyer

Rafizi told to keep hands behind, says lawyer

It’s a standard operating procedure on the police’s part when bringing the accused to court, says Saiful Izham.
Why not make AG head of the judiciary as well?

Why not make AG head of the judiciary as well?

YOURSAY | ‘AG is a political appointee and does not automatically qualify for this honour.’
World Bank unveils aid plan to fight climate change

World Bank unveils aid plan to fight climate change

The bank says climate change threatens to drive 100 million more people into poverty.
Brazil's top prosecutor opposes Lula cabinet appointment

Brazil's top prosecutor opposes Lula cabinet appointment

He says the appointment was intended to disrupt corruption probe of the former president.
1MDB's ‘original sin’ and Jho Low

1MDB's ‘original sin’ and Jho Low

A tale that begins with boardroom tussles and royal outrage in Terengganu.
Don't entertain any more wild accusations over 1MDB, Najib urged

Don't entertain any more wild accusations over 1MDB, Najib urged

Sue anyone who does so, says Umno Veterans Malaysia.
Uber agrees to settle California suit on misleading customers

Uber agrees to settle California suit on misleading customers

Ride-sharing company accused of making misleading claims about background checks on drivers.
Argentina's president implicated in Panama Papers affair

Argentina's president implicated in Panama Papers affair

The president's name appeared as director of an offshore company.
MP claims plot to oust Johor MB just an 'attention-seeking' stunt

MP claims plot to oust Johor MB just an 'attention-seeking' stunt

It's just to get media attention and glamour, says Sekijang MP Anuar Abd Manap.
Will Guan Eng be Dear Leader for life?

Will Guan Eng be Dear Leader for life?

COMMENT | The longer one can remain in power, the easier it is to for cronies to thrive.
'Done deal, scapegoat found, it’s the ex-CEO'

'Done deal, scapegoat found, it’s the ex-CEO'

YOURSAY | Millions unaccounted for, yet PAC seems afraid to offend the alleged perpetrators.’
Quit stalling for time, answer simple questions on SRC

Quit stalling for time, answer simple questions on SRC

YOURSAY | Company leaders do not depend on audits to find out where money has gone.
Proposal to make AG Bar Council chairperson 'defies logic'

Proposal to make AG Bar Council chairperson 'defies logic'

It also shows ignorance of the BN lawmaker of the role of the AG, says Bar chief Steven Thiru.
Can Sarawak DAP hold its turf against Adenan?

Can Sarawak DAP hold its turf against Adenan?

Tough for DAP to convince voters the state needs stronger opposition.
Your KiniGuide to controversy over Taman Manggis land sale

Your KiniGuide to controversy over Taman Manggis land sale

KINIGUIDE | After much ado, documents were unveiled to show the land had swapped hands.

Securing our borders

Securing our borders

There is urgent need to address the critical issue of securing our borders as part of the broader effort to secure our nation from threat against foreign enemies, terrorist threats, criminal activities which includes trafficking in drugs, the smuggling of weapons and other illegal contraband, and human trafficking.
Anzac Day Dawn Service at Tugu Negara on Monday, April 25

Anzac Day Dawn Service at Tugu Negara on Monday, April 25

This year marks the 101st anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) landings at Gallipoli during World War One. On Monday April 25, 2016, the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions will host an Anzac Day Commemorative Dawn Service, at Tugu Negara (the National Monument), Jalan Parlimen, Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.
Kini Roundup: Bid to control 1MDB narrative, blame game over PAC report

Kini Roundup: Bid to control 1MDB narrative, blame game over PAC report

RECAP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Lawyer hands over evidence on Taman Manggis land disposal to MACC

Lawyer hands over evidence on Taman Manggis land disposal to MACC

Abu Backer Sidek asked the anti-graft body to expedite investigations against Penang chief minister.
Cops to record statement on MPs' march to Bukit Aman

Cops to record statement on MPs' march to Bukit Aman

KL police chief says the lawmakers have violated the Peaceful Assembly Act by not submitting a 10-day notice before the rally.