Archive - 19 April 2016

Saudi Arabia has said it donated the RM2.6b in Najib's account , so there's no more issue, they say.

Tengku Sariffuddin dismisses this claim although WSJ reported today funds to PM's account came from 1MDB.

Guan Eng claims a sweeping victory for BN would give PM mandate to raise money for gov't.

It will propel the country forward and strengthen Islam, says controversial preacher.

Indonesian and M'sian ministers in line to discuss issue of M'sians arrested for suspected illegal fishing.

He will leave in September, well before the end of his three-year contract.

This is to facilitate the implementation of the TPPA.

'We are investigating the matter, action will be taken against the policemen responsible for this.'

Without mincing words, she says only 'dumb or dishonest' people will believe Arab donor theory.

Applications for divorce filed through the system could be settled in just one week.

MH370 | They were found 220km apart in December and February.

He tells Mahathir it's unfair to seek injunction based on mere suspicions.

This after High Court says it has no jurisdiction to assert that AG did not have the authority to move the charge. 

The case is under investigation by the Domestic Trade Ministry.

Tan Keng Liang says Saudi minister’s remarks on RM2.6 billion donation derailed winning chances.

UPDATED 6.15PM | He quips this when launching a development project involving Tajuddin's daughter, Rahayu.

Get approval first, SUPP members told.

This is over a ceramah where he said the policemen killed in the Bukit Kepong attack were British officials.

Merdeka Center survey shows CM highly popular at 81pct, while 56pct favoured stronger opposition.

Probe delayed because case very complex, says its advisory board chairperson.

Ex-PM is so deeply entrenched with DAP that he is now an enemy of Umno, says Salleh Said Keruak.

UPDATED 4.20PM | Arul Kanda says he expects interest payment to be made and an amicable resolution.

Briefing for candidates planning to hold ceramah.

At the time when Nazir Razak made his decision to disburse US$7 million on behalf of his brother, he probably did not have the gravity of information on 1MDB nor was able to foresee what was coming. This is what most people say, hindsight is always perfect.

UPDATED 3.15Pm | This is according to a survey conducted by independent pollster Merdeka Center.

UPDATED 6PM | If the PM’s wife is carrying such bags, she should stop, says animal rights activist.

The incident happened on board the Heung-A Pioneer, off Tanjung Dawai in George Town.

Moody's says IPIC’s announcement of terminating its obligation puts 1MDB debt reduction plan in doubt.

UPDATED 5.35PM | If UPP is not brought down, SUPP will be finished, says its vice-chairperson.

Even in kindergarten, we are told to compete in a fair manner, says DAP leader.

UPDATED 2.10PM | The MPs from the PAC were holding a press conference on the 1MDB scandal.

Hasmiza also lodges report against a person who opened an FB account impersonating her.

Publication claims Jho Low referred to the sum as ‘681 American pies’.

UPDATED 2.15PM | Those who have testified have not told the truth, says PAC member William Leong.

UPDATED 8.59PM | Application to get Najib to itemise assets, monies and shares also filed. 

SATIRE | I find the bar on entry sad and pathetic on the part of the powers that be, says the cat from the future.

It's just putting on a show, says Penang chief minister.

UPDATED 1.10PM | Opposition members of PAC say deleted part states Jho Low's Good Star has no link with PetroSaudi.

UPDATED 12.59PM | He says like in 1998, the current situation has also brought political foes together.

UPDATED 2.15PM | On disciplinary board's decision clearing Cecil of misconduct, says chairperson Thiru.

He drives home his message about the need for a massive clean-up after the 1MDB mess.

UPDATED 12.46PM | The call comes in the wake of Abu Dhabi-based IPIC’s latest announcement.

MP SPEAKS | As such, a multi-billion dollar bailout by the Finance Ministry is in the works.

UPDATED 2.40PM | It will be heard after Court of Appeal hears SIB’s appeal against Maiwp being made a party.

Its coverage of 'Malaysia's Watergate' #1MDB was finalist in the category of international reporting, WSJ tweets.

SPECIAL REPORT | Lessons to be learned to ensure contracts to manage highways have the people’s best interests at heart.

Lone SUPP candidate in the Sibu division pleads for voter support to keep the party alive.

YOURSAY | ‘A class act would only be if Nazir is investigated independently.’

It is clear that there is a looming water crisis going on in the Northern Region (viz. Perlis, Kedah and Penang). The crisis is a consequence of declining water levels in the dams and rivers which therefore dampen the effective capacity of the overall water supply. The newspapers in particular have rightly been reporting on the issue. Kudos to them for not shirking from playing the role of a watchdog and discharging their social conscience and responsibility.

Two have been held by Indonesian authorities since March 3 for alleged illegal fishing, says ‘red shirt’ Jamal.

He lost the case at Kota Baru High Court but won at the Court of Appeal.

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

YOURSAY | ‘Why didn't Arul lodge a police report on the fake Aabar?’

His leave of absence from CIMB will allow an independent review and is good governance, it says.

The 'fraud' is the biggest in our history.

Excellent questions for every First Class M’sian.

YOURSAY | ‘No, the issue of the so-called donation is far from resolved.’

Committee says senior lawyer has not committed any wrongdoing related to drafting of PI Bala’s second SD.