Archive - 26 April 2016

Don’t drag families of kidnapped victims in, Zahid tells DAP

Don’t drag families of kidnapped victims in, Zahid tells DAP

S’WAK POLLS | DAP should be held responsible if anything untoward happened to victims, DPM says.

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BN’s direct candidate formula unique, says Zahid

BN’s direct candidate formula unique, says Zahid

S'WAK POLLS | The people must understand that this unique formula is for their interest, says DPM.

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Life's good but spend according to your means, PM tells M'sians

Life's good but spend according to your means, PM tells M'sians

Najib says rakyat enjoys best quality of life in region, but must avoid unnecessary financial problems.

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1MDB has no relevance to Sarawak, asserts Adenan

1MDB has no relevance to Sarawak, asserts Adenan

S’WAK POLLS | What has S’wak got to do with it, he queries, and slams opposition for harping on it.

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Najib says Citizens' Declaration to oust him is legally wrong

Najib says Citizens' Declaration to oust him is legally wrong

PM says it’s wrong in terms of federal constitution; his opponents prodding a hornet’s nest.

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DAP: PM promises 4G internet but no water, electricity after 53 years

DAP: PM promises 4G internet but no water, electricity after 53 years

S'WAK POLLS | Focus on basic infrastructure in S'wak, not on the internet, it says.

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PKR leaders in two minds over seats clash with DAP in S'wak

PKR leaders in two minds over seats clash with DAP in S'wak

S'WAK POLLS | One says move on with status quo, another says continue negotiations.

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Don’t speculate on temple vandalism incident, says IGP

Don’t speculate on temple vandalism incident, says IGP

Khalid reiterates suspect suffers from a mental condition and cautions against spreading rumours.

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BN candidates visit kidnap victim's family to clear the air

BN candidates visit kidnap victim's family to clear the air

UPDATED 9.04PM | S'WAK POLLS | This follows a video showing Tiong walking away as family members requested for help onstage.

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'Anwar can't challenge royal decision not to pardon him'

'Anwar can't challenge royal decision not to pardon him'

The Agong's decision cannot be reviewed in court, says senior federal counsel.

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Cops go after Azmin for sedition over 'Free Anwar' billboards

Cops go after Azmin for sedition over 'Free Anwar' billboards

Investigation waste of public funds and time, says Selangor MB.

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'Set up special ministry to look after non-Muslim affairs in S'wak'

'Set up special ministry to look after non-Muslim affairs in S'wak'

Church group says guarantee of religious freedom is a fundamental constitutional right.

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Ode on Ipoh’s Chinese mosque

Ode on Ipoh’s Chinese mosque

(Dedicated to Dr Fadli Cheah and Dr Nurulhuda Ahmad)

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UM students claim auxiliary police manhandled them

UM students claim auxiliary police manhandled them

They allege this occurred during speaker's corner session on the campus.

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As blame game escalates, PKR points finger at Guan Eng

As blame game escalates, PKR points finger at Guan Eng

'Despite Azmin’s proposal, DAP sec-gen refused to consider an amicable resolution'.

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PAS not throwing in the towel yet, says Hadi

PAS not throwing in the towel yet, says Hadi

S’WAK POLLS | PAS is contesting in 11 constituencies, double the number in the 2011 polls.

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Subramaniam: No need yet to stock snake antivenom in schools

Subramaniam: No need yet to stock snake antivenom in schools

The minister was commenting on schoolchildren having been bitten by snakes.

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Rosmah: Counter negative perceptions about gov't

Rosmah: Counter negative perceptions about gov't

PM's wife urges Puspanita to disseminate gov't policies directly to the people.

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Chaos if ‘hypocritical’, bickering opposition rules, Najib warns

Chaos if ‘hypocritical’, bickering opposition rules, Najib warns

S'WAK POLLS | They can’t even reach a consensus on seats, what more forming a cabinet, he says.

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PM's aide: Spurned by Umno, Dr M woos Chinese through Kit Siang

PM's aide: Spurned by Umno, Dr M woos Chinese through Kit Siang

UPDATED 5.43PM | Lack of support from Umno forces him to seek the help of a man he once jailed, says Tengku Sarifuddin.

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AG already ordered further investigations into 1MDB

AG already ordered further investigations into 1MDB

However, Apandi says, he has yet to receive the investigation papers.

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Rafizi: New Tabung Haji CEO should be confirmed by Parliament

Rafizi: New Tabung Haji CEO should be confirmed by Parliament

New CEO should be short-listed and chosen externally, he says.

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PKR rep clashes with Penang CM's office on helping the poor

PKR rep clashes with Penang CM's office on helping the poor

However, state AES officer is upset with Norlela Ariffin for failing to refer cases of poverty to him.

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Court jails organiser of fatal party in Taiwan

Court jails organiser of fatal party in Taiwan

The explosion at a water park in New Taipei on June 27 last year also injured 500 people.

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Market awaits naming of Bank Negara chief, who has big shoes to fill

Market awaits naming of Bank Negara chief, who has big shoes to fill

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has not named a successor to Zeti Akhtar Aziz.

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IGP: Don't use Sabah abduction case in polls campaign

IGP: Don't use Sabah abduction case in polls campaign

Using it as fodder in the campaign will make it more difficult to secure their release, Khalid cautions.

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Rival challenges Annuar to debate 'vote Muslim leadership' issue

Rival challenges Annuar to debate 'vote Muslim leadership' issue

S’WAK POLLS | PKR candidate says there is no room for racial or religious politics in Sarawak.

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Survey shows DAP more favoured in some disputed seats

Survey shows DAP more favoured in some disputed seats

S'WAK POLLS | PKR and DAP commissioned a survey to iron out seat clashes before the polls.

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AG: Maintain 'sub judice' rule as judges can be influenced

AG: Maintain 'sub judice' rule as judges can be influenced

UPDATED 5.45PM | 'Not only by writing, even the mere presence of people in a courtroom can instill fear in a judge,' says Apandi.

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Indonesian minister blames 'materialistic' wives for corruption

Indonesian minister blames 'materialistic' wives for corruption

Lukman Saifuddin urges wives of officials not to be too demanding.

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Sue politicians fond of claiming 'misquoted', AG tells media

Sue politicians fond of claiming 'misquoted', AG tells media

UPDATED 5.30PM | 'Once in a while, you got to teach them a lesson,' says Apandi.

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Dramatic twists and turns on nomination day

Dramatic twists and turns on nomination day

S’WAK POLLS | Chaos and drama erupted on nomination day: sets tone for the campaign to come?

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Apandi surprised he's still surviving as AG

Apandi surprised he's still surviving as AG

UPDATED 4.28PM | 'I marvel at how I managed to survive the eight months,' he says.

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1MDB says keeping options open on May 11 coupon payment

1MDB says keeping options open on May 11 coupon payment

The company had no plans to make an early payment on the bonds, says Arul Kanda.

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Now it's Gobind's turn to be barred

Now it's Gobind's turn to be barred

DAP lawmaker is latest to be slapped with a ban from entering Sarawak.

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'BN can't hope for Chinese support if policies discriminate'

'BN can't hope for Chinese support if policies discriminate'

S'WAK POLLS | DAP's Piasau candidate says the Chinese are treated like second class citizens.

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Robbers blow up ATM in Jitra and escape with RM300k

Robbers blow up ATM in Jitra and escape with RM300k

Police also found a piece of the pipe bomb, about 10cm long, and cash scattered on the ground.

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It is construed as betrayal, minister schools 'naive' Mukhriz

It is construed as betrayal, minister schools 'naive' Mukhriz

There is a difference in working with Umno leaders and those from the opposition, says Salleh Said.

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Haze descends on Jakarta

Haze descends on Jakarta

The API table on an agency’s website did not indicate air quality of an unhealthy level.

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Sarawak BN unveils people-centred manifesto

Sarawak BN unveils people-centred manifesto

S'WAK POLLS | It lists out 15 objectives for a more prosperous state.

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MIC veep Vigneswaran is new Senate president

MIC veep Vigneswaran is new Senate president

He takes over from Abu Zahar Ujang who completed his term of office yesterday.

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1MDB's house of cards set for collapse

1MDB's house of cards set for collapse

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians must now brace for a historic bailout of at least RM20b, Tony Pua says.

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DAP versus PKR - 'let people be the judge'

DAP versus PKR - 'let people be the judge'

UPDATED 3.06PM | S'WAK POLLS | The DAP says the rakyat will decide which party is responsible for the seat dispute.

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DAP will stand down in Batu Kitang if PKR does the same

DAP will stand down in Batu Kitang if PKR does the same

UPDATED 1.55PM | S’WAK POLLS | DAP is willing to pull out of the race if PKR does the same in five other seats.

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Speak, but jeopardise not our racial and religious harmony

Speak, but jeopardise not our racial and religious harmony

The Society for the Promotion of Human Rights, Malaysia or Proham respects and promotes the right of freedom of speech, subject to the limits permitted by international human rights norms.

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The real enemies of DAP and PKR

The real enemies of DAP and PKR

In the midst of seat tussles between DAP and PKR in the Sarawak state elections, both have claimed that their real enemy is not each other but BN.

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GSC: Beer in cinemas sold to adults, non-Muslims

GSC: Beer in cinemas sold to adults, non-Muslims

Hindu NGO upset over sale of bottled beer at Premiere and Gold Class lounges.

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Back from golf tourney, ex-MB clueless about royal slap for successor

Back from golf tourney, ex-MB clueless about royal slap for successor

Ahmad Said claims to be in the dark about MB being stripped of royal titles.

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PKR ticks off DAP over Batu Kitang 'bankrupt rumour'

PKR ticks off DAP over Batu Kitang 'bankrupt rumour'

Legal action could be taken against DAP's Chong, says PKR.

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PAS rep: Three choices for T'ganu Umno amid leadership crisis

PAS rep: Three choices for T'ganu Umno amid leadership crisis

UPDATED 1.40PM | Appoint new MB, form gov't with PAS or dissolve state assembly for snap polls, says Syed Azman.

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Dr M: Suharto did wrongs, but no leader is perfect

Dr M: Suharto did wrongs, but no leader is perfect

He says he admires the Indonesian president who was ousted through a popular uprising.

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To cover - or to go undercover in chasing news

To cover - or to go undercover in chasing news

At times, going undercover has a democratic purpose.

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Dr M shares his fondness for horses, tramples on Najib

Dr M shares his fondness for horses, tramples on Najib

Mahathir also speaks about his parents in an interview with CNN Indonesia.

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Najib dangles 4G carrot for Sarawak voters

Najib dangles 4G carrot for Sarawak voters

S'WAK POLLS | BN has big agenda for the state in the next five years, says PM.

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To cover - or to go undercover in chasing news

To cover - or to go undercover in chasing news

At times, going undercover has a democratic purpose.

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Hot dancing heats up BN ceramah in Sibu

Hot dancing heats up BN ceramah in Sibu

S'WAK POLLS | LIVE BLOG DAY 2 | Scheduled events and unexpected happenings on the campaign trail.

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After S'wak seats fiasco, rakyat losing hope in Pakatan Harapan

After S'wak seats fiasco, rakyat losing hope in Pakatan Harapan

YOURSAY | ‘If you can't present a unified front, how to win Putrajaya?’

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1MDB in default after failure to make US$50m payment

1MDB in default after failure to make US$50m payment

UPDATED 12.10PM | It is pinning blame on IPIC for refusal to assume its obligation to pay the debt.

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Not too late to negotiate PKR-DAP seat clashes, says Anwar

Not too late to negotiate PKR-DAP seat clashes, says Anwar

UPDATED 1.15PM | The Pakatan Harapan allies can still negotiate to ensure their victory, says the jailed leader.

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Sarawak's highly unequal economic structure

Sarawak's highly unequal economic structure

COMMENT | 10pct of the workforce in manufacturing produces 27pct of the output in Sarawak.

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Kit Siang apologises over Pakatan Harapan’s multi-cornered fights

Kit Siang apologises over Pakatan Harapan’s multi-cornered fights

S'WAK POLLS | DAP leaders members and supporters will work ‘doubly hard’ to compensate for the fiasco, he says.

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Was Mueller good for Malaysia Airlines?

Was Mueller good for Malaysia Airlines?

Why would anyone hide good news?

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Banned peninsular leaders Skype their way into Sarawak

Banned peninsular leaders Skype their way into Sarawak

They may be banned from entering, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be 'beamed' into the state.

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Inconvenient truth about S'wak BN's Malayanness

Inconvenient truth about S'wak BN's Malayanness

COMMENT | Will Dr Annuar Rapaee say the same thing to the Muslims in a religiously-mixed crowd?

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DAP ceramah raises funds for families of kidnapped victims

DAP ceramah raises funds for families of kidnapped victims

S'WAK POLLS | Family members of four victims are introduced to the audience at a session in Pelawan, Sibu.

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When Superman, Batman start speaking in Bahasa...

When Superman, Batman start speaking in Bahasa...

Local publisher Fixi has gained the right to translate DC Comics publications.

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Kini Roundup: DAP-PKR clash, ‘massive’ fraud in 1MDB, T’ganu sultan-MB spat

Kini Roundup: DAP-PKR clash, ‘massive’ fraud in 1MDB, T’ganu sultan-MB spat

RECAP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday.

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What to make of politics within Pakatan Harapan?

What to make of politics within Pakatan Harapan?

COMMENT | How do you expect the opposition to perform, unless it has your support?

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Analyst: PKR, DAP are 'vote splitters' for BN in five rural seats

Analyst: PKR, DAP are 'vote splitters' for BN in five rural seats

S'WAK POLLS | It is one way to not allow BN a free pass with an easy win, says Ahmad Atory.

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Spot on, Marina, low-quality leaders who roil markets

Spot on, Marina, low-quality leaders who roil markets

YOURSAY | ‘Stupidity cannot be forgiven because it can be prevented.’

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Without help from M’sia, overseas probes may hit brick wall

Without help from M’sia, overseas probes may hit brick wall

YOURSAY | ‘It may take years to nab the alleged crooks and unravel the extent of the damage.’

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Our Number 1 problem

Our Number 1 problem

We must be accountable for those choices we make.

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