Archive - 20 April 2016

Najib says the gov’t had saved billions of ringgit when petrol subsidies were removed.

Lawyer Wan Azmir says this is on the grounds that there were no elements of tort malfeasance.

Lawyer Abu Backer Sidek says he has also asked the AG to expedite charges.

Police say the explosions were reported in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.

He says some families were fond of doing it and this resulted in the children to have that fear.

Tiong Thai King distributes gov't aid and noodles to parents and schoolchildren, asking for their support.

The Sarawak Workers party chief resigned and withdrew from contesting the Bukit Goram state seat, saying he can't truly serve without being in BN.

He says the internal affairs of the country should be determined by the people themselves.

Popular trust in PM has evaporated because of 1MDB scandal, says former DPM.

He's implicated in RM100m corruption case, but is now also a suspect in RM17m money-laundering case.

The businessman and brother of billionaire timber tycoon wants voters to focus on his desire to help.

Lawyer says she was informed they include journalists from Malaysiakini, now-defunct TMI.

Party should not blame constitution for accentuating racism, says law expert.

He's seeking more funds for Suhakam and appointing new commissioners.

PAS deputy president says Zakir's proposal was from the viewpoint of an outsider. 

UPDATED 6.40PM | It is over his online petition in support of the Citizens' Declaration.

They give false impression that DAP want to to abolish state's immigration autonomy, says state party chief.

Lawyers say more than 500 witnesses could be called for the prosecution and defence.

The departure, amid early signs Mueller’s recovery strategy might work, is a major blow.

This is grossly inappropriate, chief minister told.

Ti Lian Ker does not mince words in responding to the BTN chief on the dicey issue of racism.

They say such a move will foster national harmony.

Those responsible should be brought to justice, says its executive director Eric Paulsen.

He says the best move is to allow the Johor regent to helm the football association.

The two presidential front-runners cast themselves as unstoppable.

SENATE | As of January, a total of 20.62m Malaysians had social media accounts.

World-renowned travelling chef Anthony Bourdain describes it as ‘breakfast of the gods’.

The union hopes the jobs will not be 'hijacked' by foreigners.

UPDATED 4.40PM | 'We want to tell DAP and PKR not to interfere with immigration. Let it be,' says party chief Louis Jaraw.

However, we have not been contacted by any foreign authority, says its chief Arul Kanda.

He also describes the ex-PM’s fight with the current PM as ‘real and ugly’.

Controversial blogger denied entry upon landing at Kuching International Airport today.

But PM must first prove to the DAP leader that the sum did not originate from 1MDB.

UPDATED 5.20PM | It's the only party that didn't allow observers to monitor its activity, says Suhakam.

MACC's operations review panel and consultation and corruption prevention panel are currently inactive.

Erased lines important to the entire 1MDB probe, says the PAC member.

This is because notice of appeal by prosecution was filed at High Court in KL, says Court of Appeal.

Ali Rustam claims setting up the task force gives the impression PM is guilty.

But don’t congratulate yourself, Reporters Without Borders tells Putrajaya, for the press freedom score has fallen.

Currently, a spate of cases on hysteria in SMK Pengkalan Chepa 2, Kota Baru, has the nation wondering how to deal with such a situation. So far, authorities have decided to close down the school after a ‘black figure’ was spotted on camera. The picture is currently making its rounds on social media.

This will reduce their allure and brand recognition, increase effect of health warnings, says MCTC.

But he adds that the problem can be controlled, and even eradicated.

COMMENT | In my opinion Zakir is one who speaks words just to tickle his listeners.

There is yet another statement expressed by Dr Zakir Naik, this time on how political parties in the country should organise themselves to further the cause of Islam and Muslims.

To honour Mother’s Day, PANDORA presents timeless keepsakes of unconditional love and affection: sweet, hand-finished heart charms to be cherished forever.

Mueller probably could not cope with the underlying problems in the national airline, says Nufam.

MH370 | Australian Transport Safety Bureau makes this definitive finding in its technical report.

Mustafar said the photographs were taken long before MACC launched its probe on the Penang CM.

He was deported upon arrival at the Kuching International Airport last night, at 7.55pm.

YOURSAY | 'And Malaysians will have to carry the burden of 1MDB's unresolved issues.'

Mascots used for other parties include the hornbill, badger, hawk and the bee.

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

However, this will only be if PKR does not decide to throw its hat into the ring, says candidate.

This is a big change from the last state election, when all but one were Chinese.

YOURSAY | ‘1MDB’s problems are coming home to roost. But the fox is in the hen house.’

YOURSAY | ‘Najib and his minions are running out of fig leaves to cover their malfeasance.’

BN candidate Janet Lau speaks out on concerns that some of the wealthy are in the S’wak polls.

CIMB Group chairperson Nazir Razak will be on leave and the lyrics of the song ‘He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother’ will be humming in his mind.

Sarawak BN chief and chief minister says national issues have nothing to do with the state.