Archive - 13 April 2016

Ahmad Yakob was reported to be in stable condition after being warded at 11.30am.

“In 2015, renewable energy set new records for investment and new capacity added. Investments reached nearly US$286 billion, more than six times more than in 2004, and, for the first time, more than half of all added power generation capacity came from renewables.” - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon.

Mustapa Mohamed says Proton must come out with a turnaround plan to restructure the firm.

This follows Devamany’s suspension of Aulong rep Leow Thye Yih for a month.

However MP's defence says it can't be disputed. The premier is suing Pua for defamation.

If so, the poll has to be conducted by an independent body, says Challenger.

While he is unsure if it is a good thing, the Youth and Sports Minister said yes to ward off talk he and the prince don't want to meet.

Minister says it is important for children to want to be the best because of honour and determination.

The airline says the award was for its Barista in the Skies gourmet coffee products.

New title more suitable in analysing problems of humanity, says Idris.

The Malaysian Bar is perturbed by the apparent misuse of enforcement powers, as recently seen in two incidents - the raid by Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (Federal Territories Islamic Affairs Department, ‘Jawi’) at the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, and the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Pandan, YB Mohd Rafizi Ramli, at the gates of Parliament.

MP Teo refutes claim by minister, saying the admission came from a deputy minister in a parliamentary reply.

Court has no jurisdiction over Apandi's appointment, rules Judicial Commissioner.

She says said this was based on the conditions of a victim who suffered from asphyxiation.

The 10 work packages are from Sematan to Miri, stretching 746km.

But its use will be monitored for abuse, says Health Ministry.

Lawyers Andrew Khoo and Syahredzan Johan respond to Mohd Hafarizam Harun’s poser.

Sim however says the party is cognizant it is the chief minister’s prerogative.

1MDB boss says this on the US$3.5 billion it paid to Aabar BVI.

It's unfair if only opposition leaders are barred from entering Sarawak, says state DAP chief.

Panama has raided offices of Mossack Fonseca to search for evidence of illegal activities.

Arul Kanda denies any prior knowledge that Aabar BVI has been liquidated.

Heads of tax authorities from 46 countries meet in Paris to discuss a joint response to Panama Papers.

Long arm of the law has various recourses for cross-border crime, they say.

COMMENT | The PM wanted no stones left unturned and here we still have a few more to turn.

Sarawak’s state election is just around the corner after its state legislative assembly was dissolved. However, what has become the people’s concern now is the banning of several opposition leaders as well as state assemblymen from entering Sarawak.

MP SPEAKS | Is it fair that the rich get to hide their wealth while the poor are squeezed?

CCTV installed in February to stop assaults in detention, but three boys allegedly sexually abused in April.

UPDATED 5.40PM | He wants Dr M and Anwar’s camp to call a truce, and likes of Daim to support movement.

Naming the next premier not the priority for now,' say Pakatan Harapan leaders.

Affected families seek Menteri Besar Azmin Ali’s intervention.

UPDATED 7.07PM | Khairy should be 'ashamed' for presenting such lowly prizes, say some Facebook users.

The talk will be hosted by policy think-tank Penang Institute.

Football Coaches Association president Sathianathan hopes this will lead to something good.

'This persists despite Anwar's magnanimity in forgiving Mahathir's previous excesses,' she says.

S'wak BN chief Adenan Satem mentions the date in naming BN direct candidates.

PKR leader says he got info from classified documents, for which he has been charged under OSA.

If the shortage continues, some be forced to cease operations.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Abdullah Zaik wants Penang DCM to learn some manners.

Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia says PAC's 'credible and balanced' report available for scrutiny.

PM will also witness signing of MOU on Turkish-TNB power supply pact.

PAC | Shahrol Azral Halmi reveals this when testifying before the PAC.

PM meets old friends from Umno Youth days, people he can count on in times of need, he says.

It says Indian-based party MIC had opposed vehemently on Zakir's public talks.

Swiss probe suspects 1MDB cash flowed to 'motion picture' firm, which denies 'inappropriate' activity.

COMMENT | As Malaysians, are we not ashamed with the kind of bad hats we have?

At death’s door, press freedom fighter and former editor elated with visitors.

UPDATED 1PM | Loke says DAP’s conditions are that debate be conducted live and last at least an hour.

Zakir Naik is a great talker and seems to have a photographic mind as he can rattle away quotations from the holy books like a machine gun.

Johor Crown Prince seeks a televised debate on the performance of our footballers.

Deputy home minister tells off the two countries there’s no security threat here.

YOURSAY | ‘The emperor has no clothes but to the corrupt, nakedness is not a crime.’

FOCUS | The locals travel by river as many villages still can’t be reached by land.

YOURSAY | ‘When you sign a document, it means you endorse it, and you are responsible for it.’

COMMENT | Seeking the truth can at times be like hunting a diamond seam in a coal deposit.

YOURSAY | 'Don't you care that rakyat may have to foot the RM4b bill?’

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

Clearly, 1MDB’s reply on Aabar BVI not being an IPIC subsidiary is another lie, the ex-PM says.

COMMENT | Need to strike a balance between freedom of expression and public interest.

He wants PAC to reopen file as ownership of a company it paid huge sums to is in question.