Archive - 11 May 2016

A good start for new Bank Negara governor

A good start for new Bank Negara governor

Muhammad delivers his first ever keynote address as the new central bank leader.

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C4 submits FOI request for Penang tunnel project

C4 submits FOI request for Penang tunnel project

In its application, the NGO is asking for two things.

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1MDB cites IPIC dispute for non-payment of bond interest

1MDB cites IPIC dispute for non-payment of bond interest

UPDATED 11.11PM | It also notes that IPIC has made payment on the interest which was due today.

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Wan Junaidi: Haze, La Nina expected from June to October

Wan Junaidi: Haze, La Nina expected from June to October

This follows the hot and dry weather in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia.

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New twist in S'wak BN - SPDP set to merge with UPP, Teras

New twist in S'wak BN - SPDP set to merge with UPP, Teras

UPDATED 7.35PM | However, UPP sec-gen says the unification is still being considered.

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Gerakan veep slams Kit Siang for ‘selective condemnation’

Gerakan veep slams Kit Siang for ‘selective condemnation’

Dr Asharuddin Ahmad says Hew crossed the line, and deserves public censure.

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Najib: Umno rescued Malays, bumiputera from abject poverty

Najib: Umno rescued Malays, bumiputera from abject poverty

PM lauds party's achievements to mark its 70th anniversary.

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Eradicating the menace of touting in the legal profession

Eradicating the menace of touting in the legal profession

The Malaysian Bar refers to the article published on page 3 of The Star newspaper on May 5, 2016, with the headline ‘Touts open own legal firms with new lawyers’.

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'Third force' invitation not an olive branch from PAS, says Wan Azizah

'Third force' invitation not an olive branch from PAS, says Wan Azizah

The PKR president points out it's just a reaction to Selangor MB's invitation.

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Analyst: By-elections will pose a challenge for opposition

Analyst: By-elections will pose a challenge for opposition

Many voters were disappointed with the clashes between DAP and PKR in S'wak polls, says Wong Chin Huat.

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UAE’s IPIC says paid interest after 1MDB default

UAE’s IPIC says paid interest after 1MDB default

International Petroleum Investment Co says this marked a third default by 1MDB.

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Umno MP and another ordered to pay RM50,000 each to Anak chairperson

Umno MP and another ordered to pay RM50,000 each to Anak chairperson

High Court allowed Mazlan's appeal over Magistrate's Court decsion to reject his suit against the duo.

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Harsh winter likely to disrupt search for vanished MH370

Harsh winter likely to disrupt search for vanished MH370

MH370 | JACC says the height of waves in the search area were expected to peak at 12m.

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Johor sultan: Don't ruin royal military, armed forces' ties

Johor sultan: Don't ruin royal military, armed forces' ties

UPDATED 7.42PM | Sultan Ibrahim says state military force plays secondary role in terms of the country’s defences.

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Efforts to recognise UEC ongoing

Efforts to recognise UEC ongoing

The statement by Higher Education Minister Idris Jusoh does not contradict my earlier press statement as he was merely restating the government’s ‘existing policy’.

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Two hurt in 'ping pong bomb' blast at Bangkok train station

Two hurt in 'ping pong bomb' blast at Bangkok train station

Gunpowder was stuffed into a table tennis ball, Thai police say.

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Lim wants Najib to present White Paper on 1MDB

Lim wants Najib to present White Paper on 1MDB

He says PM must set aside three days for debate in Parliament next week.

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Najib's summary judgment bid against Harakah - decision May 23

Najib's summary judgment bid against Harakah - decision May 23

In his statement of claim, Najib says the article portrayed him as having misused 1MDB funds.

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TMJ claims his phone is tapped, movements monitored by SB

TMJ claims his phone is tapped, movements monitored by SB

UPDATED 5.27PM | Crown prince laments that he is not a terrorist nor has he killed anyone.

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Teacher to be investigated for ridiculing Sarawak voters

Teacher to be investigated for ridiculing Sarawak voters

Kelantan Education Dept to probe teacher for social media comment on mentality of the voters.

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Police nab two individuals over 'Romance Scam'

Police nab two individuals over 'Romance Scam'

They targeted women through the social media, offered relationships and duped them of money, says IGP.

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Residents unhappy LRT users can see them swimming

Residents unhappy LRT users can see them swimming

UPDATED 6.12PM | Prasarana says screens will be erected at the USJ 21 station to address this.

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Voters don't know what rights they want, says dismayed candidate

Voters don't know what rights they want, says dismayed candidate

Defeated in the Kakus seat, PKR's Joshua Jabeng says this after getting flak for raising the NCR land issue.

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1MDB bonds drop to lowest level in past two weeks amid dispute

1MDB bonds drop to lowest level in past two weeks amid dispute

Investors expect another default, but don't discount possibility of a resolution with IPIC.

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To save or not to save M'sia, debate fixed for May 16

To save or not to save M'sia, debate fixed for May 16

It will be hosted by Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia and several other groups.

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New Zealand PM thrown out of parliamentary debate

New Zealand PM thrown out of parliamentary debate

The speaker told John Key to resume his seat and repeatedly called for order.

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Bar Council applies for leave to appeal decision on Cecil

Bar Council applies for leave to appeal decision on Cecil

UPDATED 4.22PM | This is over the decision to clear senior lawyer in relation to PI Bala's second SD.

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DAP roping in young Malays to further chauvinist agenda, charges Umno man

DAP roping in young Malays to further chauvinist agenda, charges Umno man

MIC Youth, on the other hand, wants DAP's superman to be given the boot.

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Move to recognise Uber and Grab taxis in Vietnam sparks protests

Move to recognise Uber and Grab taxis in Vietnam sparks protests

Traditional taxi companies says this would amount to legal recognition of the two firms.

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The three corners of a political one-night stand

The three corners of a political one-night stand

COMMENT | Will Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar see a more united opposition?

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Gov't will honour all its debts, says Bank Negara governor

Gov't will honour all its debts, says Bank Negara governor

Market sentiment will improve once 1MDB is issue settled, Muhammad Ibrahim adds.

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A ‘different’ way of making money in Malaysia

A ‘different’ way of making money in Malaysia

Life is never that easy. Challenges keep coming, hurdles keep blocking and obstacles keep appearing. That’s part of life and we all are going through it. But, how do we survive all these? How do others survive these hard time? How do businesses operate as usual and how do they maintain their profit during the time when people hardly spend?

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Sarawak BN parties beckoning direct candidates to join them

Sarawak BN parties beckoning direct candidates to join them

They have unanimously agreed to open their doors to the newly-elected representatives.

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Execution of Sheikh Nizami a wake-up call for rights in Bangladesh

Execution of Sheikh Nizami a wake-up call for rights in Bangladesh

The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) strongly condemns the death sentenced imposed on Motiur Rahman Nizami, the Amir of Jamaat-E-Islami Bangladesh, for so-called ‘crimes against humanity during the country’s bloody 1971 independence struggle from Pakistan’. The sentencing had been decreed by the Bangladesh Supreme Court without reasonable proof of the charges against Amir Motiur Rahman Nizami.

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Amanah MP: Don’t fall into three-cornered fight trap in coming by-elections

Amanah MP: Don’t fall into three-cornered fight trap in coming by-elections

‘The sooner we come to realise this and set aside our delusions of grandeur, the better for the people.’

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Say Goodbye to Hearing Loss - Live Without Limits Again!

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DAP's man of steel claims vulgarity is his kryptonite

DAP's man of steel claims vulgarity is his kryptonite

Hew promises to keep speeches 'clean' and use other methods to break BN's 'evil spell'.

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Umno not as dirty as online journalists claim, says Zahid

Umno not as dirty as online journalists claim, says Zahid

The DPM hits out at these 'unethical' journalists for making such baseless claims.

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It’s the economy, stupid

It’s the economy, stupid

ANTIDOTE | A brighter future for S’wakians will translate to a better outlook for all M’sians.

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‘Lodge reports on vote-buying claims or you're abetting bribery’

‘Lodge reports on vote-buying claims or you're abetting bribery’

Cenbet says those with evidence of vote-buying are condoning corruption if they keep quiet.

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Better consultative process needed in Penang Transport Master Plan

Better consultative process needed in Penang Transport Master Plan

1. NGOs initiated the idea of a Penang master transport plan

Civil society is not against the Penang state government’s idea for a transport master plan. In fact it is NGOs that first suggested this idea in 2009 to the new Penang state government that just came into power. Many professionals from civil society volunteered their time freely and served in the Penang Transport Council and helped prepare the documentation for commissioning the master transport plan that was then awarded to the Halcrow consultants in mid-2011.

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KL among safest and liberal cities, says Matta

KL among safest and liberal cities, says Matta

The tour operator rebuts claims that KL has high crime rates.

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Will Adenan become the next Pak Lah?

Will Adenan become the next Pak Lah?

MP SPEAKS | Can the CM create a positive legacy of his own - or will he not keep pledges, like Pak Lah, and lose out?

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1MDB-IPIC dispute may lead to disorderly change in gov't, says ratings agency

1MDB-IPIC dispute may lead to disorderly change in gov't, says ratings agency

However, Standard and Poor's adds the row does not amount to a sovereign default.

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Should M'sians have to foot bill for 1MDB's defaults, asks Pua

Should M'sians have to foot bill for 1MDB's defaults, asks Pua

The PJ Utara MP says Johari must explain his ‘good move’ stand on 1MDB’s engagement with bondholders.

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PKR sets up panel to study Sarawak election outcome

PKR sets up panel to study Sarawak election outcome

It will have one month to complete post-mortem on the May 7 polls, says its deputy chief Azmin Ali.

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Global anti-establishment wave and the ‘Adenan effect’

Global anti-establishment wave and the ‘Adenan effect’

There have been many attempts to explain the recent victory of Barisan Nasional in the 11th Sarawak state elections. However, many of these analysts often combine the factors that have been contributed to BN’s success all this while and the factors that were instrumental in this particular election.

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After all this time, opposition is 'still learning'

After all this time, opposition is 'still learning'

YOURSAY | 'So disappointed. You will not get my vote unless I see significant improvement.'

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PKR leaders stay tight-lipped on MP seat by-elections

PKR leaders stay tight-lipped on MP seat by-elections

However, adds its chief Wan Azizah, 'a political party will always be ready to face an election'.

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How much can Najib give before the warlords protest?

How much can Najib give before the warlords protest?

YOURSAY | ‘It is good that S’wakians have bargaining power now. They’ve suffered enough.’

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How do you win an ‘undemocratic’ election, democratically?

How do you win an ‘undemocratic’ election, democratically?

YOURSAY | ‘Elections, like in a war, is a question of who controls the ground wins.’

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PKR's battle against officialdom for Marudi seat

PKR's battle against officialdom for Marudi seat

COMMENT | Elia Bit won the polls but an official's refusal to sign vote count form sparked tension.

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PKR inroads due to strong roots in rural areas

PKR inroads due to strong roots in rural areas

ANALYSIS | It did much better in rural areas simply due to brand recognition, says analyst.

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Kini Roundup: 'Superman' flayed over 'screw Malays' remark, Concern over 1MDB default

Kini Roundup: 'Superman' flayed over 'screw Malays' remark, Concern over 1MDB default

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

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