Archive - 4 May 2016

Minister: Now West M'sians know why Najib appointed Adenan as CM

Minister: Now West M'sians know why Najib appointed Adenan as CM

Many believe that Najib could not have made a better choice, says Salleh Said Keruak.

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MTUC opposes MEF’s request to defer new minimum wage scheme

MTUC opposes MEF’s request to defer new minimum wage scheme

Referring to the Malaysian Employers Federation’s (MEF) request to postpone the implementation of Minimum Wage Order 2016 slated for July 1, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) strongly opposes the MEF’s stand and hopes that implementation of new minimum wage will continue as planned.

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How the scholarship hurdle blemishes Adenan’s manifesto

How the scholarship hurdle blemishes Adenan’s manifesto

It has been months since Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak announced the recalibrated budget and the scholarship conundrum for top SPM students seems to come to an imperfect but necessary conclusion, ostensibly.

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Thank you, Buletin Utama TV3 for ‘award-winning’ reporting

Thank you, Buletin Utama TV3 for ‘award-winning’ reporting

Since the so-called explosive revelations on the issue of the Penang chief minister’s house purchase, I had been following the developments very keenly every night on Buletin Utama TV3.

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Najib recounts tale of '40,000 Bangladeshis' for S'wak voters

Najib recounts tale of '40,000 Bangladeshis' for S'wak voters

S'WAK POLLS | He warns voters of how the opposition will allegedly peddle lies just before polling day.

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In new twist, AG denies case closed on bungalow seller's SD

In new twist, AG denies case closed on bungalow seller's SD

UPDATED 6.45PM | AG's Chambers contradicts police, says no decision has been made yet.

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Police chief: Surendran can challenge my decision in court

Police chief: Surendran can challenge my decision in court

Khalid says PKR MP can take the ‘outriders for Dr M’ issue to the courts.

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C4: Removal of 1MDB clause does not absolve Najib

C4: Removal of 1MDB clause does not absolve Najib

UPDATED 5.54PM | Cynthia Gabriel cites the billions of funds still 'missing' and US$3.5 billion paid to the bogus Aabar Investments.

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Only minor offences in S’wak polls campaigning, say cops

Only minor offences in S’wak polls campaigning, say cops

S'WAK POLLS | Police so far have received 107 reports, mostly on vandalism of election posters.

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Uttering four-letter word at airports may land you in jail, warn cops

Uttering four-letter word at airports may land you in jail, warn cops

No. It is not the infamous four-letter word, but rather the word 'bomb'.

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Court prolongs mystery over PI Bala's five-year exile

Court prolongs mystery over PI Bala's five-year exile

UPDATED 6.10PM | It grants stay in his widow's suit against Deepak for conspiracy to place the family under exile.

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Affirmative approach needed in raising Malay language proficiency

Affirmative approach needed in raising Malay language proficiency

Rais Yatim says this is for the national language to be uplifted to commercial language in all spheres.

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Cabinet meeting in Kuching nothing extraordinary, says Najib

Cabinet meeting in Kuching nothing extraordinary, says Najib

PM explains that each federal minister also has responsibilities at the state level.

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MOF Inc confirms 1MDB board of directors' resignation

MOF Inc confirms 1MDB board of directors' resignation

UPDATED 5.16PM | It further confirms that 1MDB president Arul Kanda will remain in his role until further notice.

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PAC's proposals to be fully implemented, 1MDB's Article 117 removed

PAC's proposals to be fully implemented, 1MDB's Article 117 removed

UPDATED 4.38PM | It also includes the dissolution of 1MDB board of advisers.

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Gov’t not revising growth, deficit targets despite stable oil prices

Gov’t not revising growth, deficit targets despite stable oil prices

‘In terms of the fiscal deficit, we have some space,’ says Irwan Serigar Abdullah.

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Adenan's blatant disregard of the law

Adenan's blatant disregard of the law

MP SPEAKS | Adenan and Najib may win this election but they must always remember: real power lies in the hands of the people.

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Three foreigners, one Malaysian missing off Borneo

Three foreigners, one Malaysian missing off Borneo

Eight vessels and a helicopter were searching the waters off Tanjung Simpang Mengayau.

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Guan Eng shocked over Adenan's GST challenge

Guan Eng shocked over Adenan's GST challenge

Prove your claim, CM tells his counterpart.

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None of your business what events Dr M attends, PKR MP tells IGP

None of your business what events Dr M attends, PKR MP tells IGP

N Surendran argues that such factors are irrelevant to whether ex-PM is entitled to outriders.

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Be wary of the new Sarawak fever - the Adenan Fever

Be wary of the new Sarawak fever - the Adenan Fever

COMMENT | This Sarawak BN battle cry is a warning sign: Malaysia’s second poorest state is to be duped, again.

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Aug 15 hearing for minister's suit against Malaysiakini

Aug 15 hearing for minister's suit against Malaysiakini

Rahman Dahlan claims statements published were slanderous and false.

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Incumbent's influence looms as newcomers battle for Marudi

Incumbent's influence looms as newcomers battle for Marudi

S'WAK POLLS | BN candidate Penguang Manggil strives to win over Marudi voters, while contending with Sylvester Entri Muran's influence.

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Legal action shows I hit a nerve, PM's aide returns fire

Legal action shows I hit a nerve, PM's aide returns fire

Tengku Sariffuddin defends his remarks, stating that he is looking forward to court date.

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Bad time to drill for more oil royalty, says Najib

Bad time to drill for more oil royalty, says Najib

UPDATED 3.25PM | S'WAK POLLS | This is due to fall of oil prices. PM points to Pan-Borneo Highway instead.

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Differing accounts on cause of Kevin Morais' death

Differing accounts on cause of Kevin Morais' death

UPDATED 3.06PM | Specialist testifies suffocation caused death, but a defence counsel says court was told the cause is 'unknown'.

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MBPJ slaps stop-work order on contractor for leaving pit uncovered

MBPJ slaps stop-work order on contractor for leaving pit uncovered

Contractor instructed to implement safety measures.

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IGP confirms police outrider for Dr M withdrawn

IGP confirms police outrider for Dr M withdrawn

Khalid says he issued the order because police cannot be involved in illegal events.

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Decision on damages to be paid by TV3 to Nizar on June 16

Decision on damages to be paid by TV3 to Nizar on June 16

High Court will decide on quantum to be awarded for defamation.

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Trump is presumptive Republican nominee after closest rival quits

Trump is presumptive Republican nominee after closest rival quits

The Donald is one step closer to becoming the Republican presidential nominee, as rival candidate Ted Cruz quits the race.

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Police and the use of deadly force

Police and the use of deadly force

Police rules of engagement and policies to control the use of firearms must be reviewed and addressed regularly. Society must have a system for maintaining law and order. Police personnel must be able to maintain law and order and at the same time not violate principles of our democratic society.

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Bar: IPCMC can address IGP's alleged conflict of interest concerns

Bar: IPCMC can address IGP's alleged conflict of interest concerns

UPDATED 12.50PM | Bar chief Thiru says despite Khalid's denial, there are serious concerns that must be addressed.

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More practical to strengthen EAIC, says its chief

More practical to strengthen EAIC, says its chief

UPDATED 3.10PM | It's ready to handle complaints against police, so no need to set up IPCMC, he declares.

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'Petroleum justice' tops demands for Najib from PKR candidates

'Petroleum justice' tops demands for Najib from PKR candidates

S'WAK POLLS | The demands, say the candidates, are made on behalf of the people of Sarawak.

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Save DAP, Kit Siang's SOS to voters

Save DAP, Kit Siang's SOS to voters

S'WAK POLLS | Conceding that it is difficult to deny BN two-thirds majority, he says this will help save Sarawak as well.

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M'sia, Germany shine in study on international higher education

M'sia, Germany shine in study on international higher education

Lauded by British Council for national policies on openness to international higher education.

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Court case not an excuse to ignore EAIC report, Bar tells IGP

Court case not an excuse to ignore EAIC report, Bar tells IGP

UPDATED 2.35PM | Bar chief Thiru says Khalid’s response to the EAIC report is 'most disappointing'.

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Adenan pledges to look into other apostasy cases after polls

Adenan pledges to look into other apostasy cases after polls

S’WAK POLLS | ‘I will look at the other cases after the election and come up with a clear policy,’ says the CM.

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Ex-MB Khalid heats up election campaign for PAS in Bintulu

Ex-MB Khalid heats up election campaign for PAS in Bintulu

S"WAK POLLS | However, PAS chief Hadi says Khalid has yet to apply to join the party.

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Penang police: No further action on bungalow seller's SD

Penang police: No further action on bungalow seller's SD

UPDATED 12.46PM | AG’s Chambers rules this on Phang Li Koon's SD, regarding house sold to Penang CM.

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Zunar receives 2016 Cartooning for Peace Award

Zunar receives 2016 Cartooning for Peace Award

Award-winning cartoonist receives his latest award in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday.

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Umbrella forest pops up at DAP's Miri ceramah

Umbrella forest pops up at DAP's Miri ceramah

S'WAK POLLS | LIVE BLOG DAY 10 | Scheduled events and unexpected happenings on the campaign trail.

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For Isa, if treats don’t work, threats might help

For Isa, if treats don’t work, threats might help

YOURSAY | ‘EC, what are you little toothless tiger cubs doing about it? Shame on you.’

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HK bank accounts of several individuals frozen in 1MDB probe

HK bank accounts of several individuals frozen in 1MDB probe

This comes amid international investigations into the 1MDB fiasco, Bloomberg reports.

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CNBC’s incomplete report on Royal Bank of Scotland

CNBC’s incomplete report on Royal Bank of Scotland

Switzerland’s Financial Market Regulatory Authority (Finma) has dropped another bomboshell, saying that the Royal Bank of Scotland has been linked to investigations into 1MDB.

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In principle, more than just Rooney’s case at stake

In principle, more than just Rooney’s case at stake

COMMENT | Christians want a long-term assurance that freedom of religion will be respected.

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Besides you and me, who else will pay price of 1MDB fiasco?

Besides you and me, who else will pay price of 1MDB fiasco?

YOURSAY | ‘So far, it looks like no one is guilty or responsible for RM44b in likely losses.’

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Kini Roundup: Mukhriz sues PM's aide, Scotland bank probed on 1MDB funds

Kini Roundup: Mukhriz sues PM's aide, Scotland bank probed on 1MDB funds

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

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Rebit has S’wak polls to thank for his ‘reconversion’

Rebit has S’wak polls to thank for his ‘reconversion’

YOURSAY | ‘While I am happy for one individual, what about the hundreds who are left in limbo?’

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The need for term limits

The need for term limits

They also spark and keep our hopes alive.

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