Archive - 3 May 2016

S'WAK POLLS | DPM rebuts PKR’s accusation that allocations were to ‘buy votes’.

He was responding to Dr M saying Najib looked down on his father, former PM Abdul Razak Hussein.

Association of Churches Sarawak asks for this, in thanking S'wak CM for intervening in conversion case.

S'WAK POLLS | DPM says it's to show commitment and moral support to the state's leadership.

This if Umno wants to prove it's looking after public funds of the bumiputera, PKR vice-president says.

This is the first time a politician is suing for being accused of wanting to be PM, says MyKMU.

S'WAK POLLS | UPDATED 8.12PM | Some RM10.3m paid out to those affected by Pan Borneo Highway project.

Chemist says findings based on trail of petrol found inside and outside vehicle.

S'WAK POLLS | The PM is also welcomed to assign others to explain the matter on his behalf, says Pua.

S'WAK POLLS | UPDATED 8.10PM | It opposes redelineation exercise, which saw increase in two Bidayuh-majority seats, claims Adenan.

Veteran newsman decries they care more about personal matters than significant issues.

They call it part of 'worrying developments in Hong Kong’s media'.

The incident brings traffic in PJ’s Jalan Universiti to a standstill.

Many other conversion cases also need attention from Adenan and PM, says Baru Bian.

On this day we celebrate the World Press Freedom Day. On the 25th anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration the European Union (EU) wishes to recall the principle that “the establishment, maintenance and fostering of an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation, and for economic development”.

The campaign has sent confusing messages.

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah rues about lack of non-Malay Muslims being appointed to high positions.

In the spirit of World Press Freedom Day, the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) denounces the Malaysian government’s increasing attacks on our press, the fourth estate of realm of a society.

S'WAK POLLS | Rural students are still being taught in dilapidated schools, says its state chief.

Chow Kon Yeow says local authority has not received any application for work on the land.

SENATE | High-level management team chaired by the minister can monitor all financial trasactions to present abuses, he says.

S’WAK POLLS | At 10am, 21 percent of the advance voters had cast their ballots.

In countering the PM's aide, he says Mahathir would have done this when he was in power.

The economic value of housework is not being paid wages, says Penang exco member Chong Eng.

S'WAK POLLS | Winning them over goes beyond the personality factor, says its candidate Willie Liau.

DAP veteran wants to attend tomorrow's meet to brief cabinet members on 1MDB issue.

This is despite the volatility in equity markets, says its CEO Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

S'WAK POLLS | But he was confident that the Iban community in Simanggang would turn down such offers.

COMMENT | It will soon be another case where S’wakians will have to bite their lips in regret.

PAP wants the registrar to explain why DAP is contesting in Sarawak polls.

UPDATED 3.08PM | This is for allegedly painting a picture that Mahathir’s son is crazy for power.

This is due to replacement of pipes, says Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd.

UPDATED 2.04PM | S'WAK POLLS | Tira says he's still with the opposition party.

Reports of the lawsuit and the strong negative public reaction to it quickly went viral.

Bersih has accused Najib and Ahmad Zahid of breaching election laws.

COMMENT | Puny mosquito press has no chance against Najib's sledgehammer approach.

S'WAK POLLS | With sabotage a big problem, the BN captain may end up not securing a glorious victory.

'That exposure is fully government-guaranteed, basically we don't have a problem with it,' says EPF CEO.

COMMENT | A landslide victory will send the wrong message to the gov’t and country.

Many victims of circumstances were converted to Islam but never led a Muslim way of life, says Dr Subramaniam.

ANALYSIS | Voting pattern in S'wak is entirely different from that of peninsular Malaysia, says analyst James Chin.

S'WAK POLLS | He wants to bring development to Jemoreng.

S'WAK POLLS | Sim says Chiew will not be able to bring development in the constituency.

State has foresters stationed in the forests, so how can people steal up to 20,000 acres, the Salor rep asks.

YOURSAY | ‘This is the worst violation of democratic principles underlining the Federal Constitution.'

UPDATED 4.21PM | Repeal oppressive laws too, IOJ adds in a World Press Freedom Day statement.

S’WAK POLLS | This will ensure undivided support for the BN candidates, says Salleh Keruak.

COMMENT | Jawi raided an April 3 fund-raising event and locked the ballroom doors.

S'WAK POLLS | He pledges to persuade Putrajaya to fund Chinese independent schools and recognise UEC.

S’WAK POLLS | Difficult to resolve people’s problems if all stakeholders are not on the same page, says Isa Samad.

Eight takeaway points M’sians should heed.

Swiss authority has launched an inquiry on certain client accounts held with Coutts.

YOURSAY | ‘The PM has himself sullied the good name of 25 million Malaysians.’

YOURSAY | ‘Police protection and other such privileges are accorded to the post of ex-PM, not the person.’

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

It’s a matter of time before they are nailed.

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