Archive - 10 May 2016

1MDB ran into problems due to failure to issue IPO, says Najib

1MDB ran into problems due to failure to issue IPO, says Najib

But IPO exercise could not be carried out when 1MDB came under relentless 'attacks' says PM.

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Najib: Umno members - loyal from birth to death

Najib: Umno members - loyal from birth to death

He says this would not be difficult for them, given their love for the party.

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TMJ slams FAM over pardons for players caught for bribery

TMJ slams FAM over pardons for players caught for bribery

Johor crown prince argues this removes deterrent against future graft in football.

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Seven questions for the Penang gov’t to answer

Seven questions for the Penang gov’t to answer

COMMENT | These are fair questions that many people in Penang and NGOs have been asking.

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Could Gerakan Youth chief and Raja Petra be guilty of sedition?

Could Gerakan Youth chief and Raja Petra be guilty of sedition?

I refer to the recent comments by the Gerakan Youth chief of his interpretation of a speech by DAP member Hew Kuan Yau during campaigning for the Batu Kitang state assembly seat nominee Abdul Aziz Isa during the recently-concluded elections in Sarawak.

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Vulgar, but not racist, says Kit Siang on ‘superman’ saga

Vulgar, but not racist, says Kit Siang on ‘superman’ saga

DAP veteran, however, refuses to say if action will be taken against firebrand Hew.

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First transgender elected into public office in Catholic Philippines

First transgender elected into public office in Catholic Philippines

Geraldine Roman voted into the House of Representatives.

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Alvin Tan uploaded 'bak kut teh' picture for fun, says ex-girlfriend

Alvin Tan uploaded 'bak kut teh' picture for fun, says ex-girlfriend

He wanted to see public reaction to the controversial picture, she tells court.

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Controversial author Irshad Manji weds partner

Controversial author Irshad Manji weds partner

The wedding ceremony was held in Hawaii, US.

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Set aside personal issues, Penang governor urges state reps

Set aside personal issues, Penang governor urges state reps

Focus on existing system based on trust, he says when opening the state legislative assembly sitting.

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M'sia, China agree to resolve South China Sea issues through documents

M'sia, China agree to resolve South China Sea issues through documents

The agreement was reached at Anifah’s meeting with China State Councillor Yang.

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Ministry: Gov't recognition of UEC still under discussion

Ministry: Gov't recognition of UEC still under discussion

Higher Education Ministry plays down Deputy Minister Chong Sin Woon's claim it will happen soon.

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Police seize three shotguns from drug addict in raid

Police seize three shotguns from drug addict in raid

Jempol police chief says the suspect who was picked up outside a house is facilitating probe.

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Good move by 1MDB to engage with bondholders, says Johari

Good move by 1MDB to engage with bondholders, says Johari

The deputy minister adds that bondholders must be told about the dispute between 1MDB and IPIC.

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EPF eyes more infrastructure assets, not discounting Duke Highway

EPF eyes more infrastructure assets, not discounting Duke Highway

It had been looking at infrastructure assets with the right risk returns and strong cash flow.

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Malaysia Airlines announces partnership to redesign its uniforms

Malaysia Airlines announces partnership to redesign its uniforms

Fashion brand Farah Khan will redesign the full range of uniforms for various departments.

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'High time old and new Umno leaders stood united'

'High time old and new Umno leaders stood united'

A party veteran says they must stand as one in the face of new political environment, technological changes.

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WWF-Malaysia backs efforts to combat haze and climate change

WWF-Malaysia backs efforts to combat haze and climate change

WWF-Malaysia commends the decisions made by the Ministers of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia at the 18th Meeting of the Asean Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (MSC) on Transboundary Haze Pollution held on May 4, 2016.

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Fitch: 1MDB default could weaken policy focus, cause political instability

Fitch: 1MDB default could weaken policy focus, cause political instability

However, little sign of these risks materialising as yet, says the ratings agency.

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Penang speaker greenlights motion by Umno, denies double standard

Penang speaker greenlights motion by Umno, denies double standard

In his proposed motion, Umno rep Farid urges state government to cancel reclamation works.

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Nazri pitches Ramly Zahari as Umno's champ in K Kangsar by-election

Nazri pitches Ramly Zahari as Umno's champ in K Kangsar by-election

Minister says he was state rep for 4 terms and still has strong ties there.

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Hew: I won't ask voters to pick a Malay over Chinese if I'm racist

Hew: I won't ask voters to pick a Malay over Chinese if I'm racist

DAP firebrand defends himself over 'Let Abdul Aziz screw the Malays' remark.

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Court of Appeal strikes out Utusan Malaysia’s appeal on Pua’s suit

Court of Appeal strikes out Utusan Malaysia’s appeal on Pua’s suit

The publisher’s appeal on order to pay RM200,000 in compensation for defamation is ‘incompetent’, it rules.

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Hearing of Jamil Khir’s suit against NOW director set for Jan 23

Hearing of Jamil Khir’s suit against NOW director set for Jan 23

Jamil Khir filed the suit on Nov 19, claiming that Akmal Nasrullah had defamed him.

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RM86m seized by gov't, NFC chief testifies in suit against Rafizi, Mkini

RM86m seized by gov't, NFC chief testifies in suit against Rafizi, Mkini

UPDATED 7.10PM | Salleh blames the seizure on Rafizi's expose over the Public Bank accounts in 2012.

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Adenan has hit upon what matters most to Sarawakians

Adenan has hit upon what matters most to Sarawakians

COMMENT | They failed because they failed to grasp the issues that are important to us.

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Nazri: PAS should contest K Kangsar by-election, Harapan has no hope

Nazri: PAS should contest K Kangsar by-election, Harapan has no hope

Minister says last week’s Sarawak election is testament to this.

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Let’s call a spade a spade

Let’s call a spade a spade

I have read many reasons accounting for BN’s success in the recent Sarawak poll. Some said peninsula opposition parties do not understand Sarawakian issues. They do not understand ‘Sarawak belongs to Sarawakians’ first and last. They do not understand Sarawak has the right to exclude arbitrarily peninsula Malaysians from entering the state.

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Why DAP, PKR failed miserably in Sarawak

Why DAP, PKR failed miserably in Sarawak

COMMENT | Rules of engagement for the next journey to the East.

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Dr M's lawyers seek to quiz Najib on affidavit

Dr M's lawyers seek to quiz Najib on affidavit

UPDATED 3.26PM | The lawyers are also seeking a stay of PM's application to strike out RM2.64 billion suit.

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Abdul Aziz backs 'superman', says he was talking about corrupt Malays

Abdul Aziz backs 'superman', says he was talking about corrupt Malays

Hew Kuan Yau was actually taking aim at the corrupt, the DAP candidate for Batu Kitang says.

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Who says Sarawakians are stupid?

Who says Sarawakians are stupid?

COMMENT | Many S’wakians are ignorant of issues that bother you. Ignorance is not stupidity.

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S'gor, Perak representatives now less responsive, test finds

S'gor, Perak representatives now less responsive, test finds

The number of reps who responded immediately to queries dropped compared with two years ago.

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'Mahathirisme' submits 10k signatures to Dr M for anti-Najib campaign

'Mahathirisme' submits 10k signatures to Dr M for anti-Najib campaign

The young volunteers collected the signatures without any payment.

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DAP Teh's bid to debate limit to CM's tenure rejected by speaker

DAP Teh's bid to debate limit to CM's tenure rejected by speaker

State assembly speaker gave no reason for his decision.

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MCA leader raps DAP's 'superman' over 'Let Abdul Aziz screw Malays'

MCA leader raps DAP's 'superman' over 'Let Abdul Aziz screw Malays'

A DAP man's remarks in the run-up to the Sarawak election draw flak.

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Najib’s high cost of winning

Najib’s high cost of winning

As always, loyalty comes with a price.

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New Philippine president plans government overhaul

New Philippine president plans government overhaul

Duterte to propose federal system of government to devolve power.

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1MDB faces second default as coupon payment due tomorrow

1MDB faces second default as coupon payment due tomorrow

This follows its failure to pay US$50.3m in interest on another bond last month.

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'Anwar not in critical condition'

'Anwar not in critical condition'

Bebas Anwar movement refutes rumours he is in a critical condition after he was rushed to hospital yesterday.

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Kini Roundup: Najib fails in court, Rafizi shows he's 'GLC-meddling'

Kini Roundup: Najib fails in court, Rafizi shows he's 'GLC-meddling'

RECAP | Key headlines from yesterday, in brief.

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Behave yourselves, Penang governor tells elected reps

Behave yourselves, Penang governor tells elected reps

As leaders, you will be an example to the people, Rahman Abas says at the State Assembly's fourth session opening.

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My old friend is going to jail…

My old friend is going to jail…

COMMENT | Close pals share similar experience of being imprisoned, being on the run and going into exile.

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Sungai Besar, Kuala Kangsar set for by-elections

Sungai Besar, Kuala Kangsar set for by-elections

UPDATED 12.40PM | EC will be holding a meeting on Friday to discuss matters related to by-elections.

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JP Morgan downgrades Malaysia to 'underweight'

JP Morgan downgrades Malaysia to 'underweight'

They cite their concern about M'sian banks as one of the main reasons for the downgrade.

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'Three scenarios to deal with multi-cornered fights for GE'

'Three scenarios to deal with multi-cornered fights for GE'

In one scenario, either change first-past-the-post system or the opposition has to get Anwar out of jail, says think-tank.

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Police: Video of student beaten by warden in Sg Buloh authentic

Police: Video of student beaten by warden in Sg Buloh authentic

Selangor police deputy chief urges the public not to speculate on the matter.

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Uber drivers in two US states would have made RM2.96b if....

Uber drivers in two US states would have made RM2.96b if....

Over a period of seven years had they been employees, according to court papers released in San Francisco.

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Wan Azizah: We'll learn from S'wak to prepare for GE14

Wan Azizah: We'll learn from S'wak to prepare for GE14

We need to heal the party and be better prepared for the next battle for justice, adds the PKR leader.

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'Islam allows use of vaccine with haram substances'

'Islam allows use of vaccine with haram substances'

This is only allowed when there is no other choice, says Kelantan mufti Mohamad Shukri.

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Greed, not need

Greed, not need

Serving the rich, not the ordinary folk.

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Maverick mayor Duterte set to clinch Philippines presidency

Maverick mayor Duterte set to clinch Philippines presidency

A rolling ballot count shows Duterte had almost 39pct of votes cast.

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‘Footballers need bonuses to boost performance’

‘Footballers need bonuses to boost performance’

Give standard salaries, but tie bonuses to performance on pitch, an experienced agent says.

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Guan Eng, it’s simple, just stop fighting among yourselves

Guan Eng, it’s simple, just stop fighting among yourselves

YOURSAY | ‘The only great winners are the 10 opposition winners who did not use foul tactics.’

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Players spend 23 years in purgatory after 1994 match-fixing scandal

Players spend 23 years in purgatory after 1994 match-fixing scandal

FAM yesterday announced those suspended in 1994 can now be active in football.

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So Najib has now become the voice of Bank Negara?

So Najib has now become the voice of Bank Negara?

YOURSAY | ‘And how come there is no mention that people have to pay GST as a result of an incompetent government?’

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Musa Ngog, it is not the fall that matters but how you get up

Musa Ngog, it is not the fall that matters but how you get up

YOURSAY | ‘You can stand tall and proudly say, I stood alone against them.’

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Why the opposition did badly in Sarawak

Why the opposition did badly in Sarawak

Make the opposition Sarawakian, not peninsular M'sian.

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