Archive - 14 May 2016

Thailand's King Bhumibol, in hospital for a year, has swollen lung

Thailand's King Bhumibol, in hospital for a year, has swollen lung

The world's longest-serving monarch has been treated for various ailments during hospitalisation in the Thai capital.
NGO queries number of signatures collected for 'Dr M declaration'

NGO queries number of signatures collected for 'Dr M declaration'

Its chief expresses hope that immediate probe would be conducted by MCMC on signatures gathered online.
KTM train driver in collision tests negative for drugs

KTM train driver in collision tests negative for drugs

Liow says the ministry would receive a preliminary investigation report next week.
PM praises racial, party composition in Adenan's cabinet as 'fair'

PM praises racial, party composition in Adenan's cabinet as 'fair'

Najib congratulates the three deputy chief ministers on their appointments.
Najib set to announce cabinet reshuffle after minister resigns

Najib set to announce cabinet reshuffle after minister resigns

This following the passing of Noriah Kasnon and Douglas Uggah's appointment as S'wak deputy CM.
Two journalists shot dead in eastern India

Two journalists shot dead in eastern India

They were killed in separate incidents over the past two days.
M'sia deports two Russians suspected of links to Islamic State

M'sia deports two Russians suspected of links to Islamic State

The two suspects, of Chechen descent, were previously expelled from Turkey. 
TMJ: Don't ask Johor royalty to hit at leaders, solve your own mess

TMJ: Don't ask Johor royalty to hit at leaders, solve your own mess

Then he later says 'Ooops! I accidentally touched on political issue. Okay, to JDT and PKNS, good luck, all the best'. 
Guan Eng: DAP not keen to contest in K Kangsar, Sg Besar

Guan Eng: DAP not keen to contest in K Kangsar, Sg Besar

Declining to comment further, he says all decisions will be made after Harapan's presidential council meeting.
There is a simple way out - resigning

There is a simple way out - resigning

I want to share a story. On Jan 16, 1707, in a poorly attended Scottish Parliament, the MPs voted to dissolve their own parliament to form the union with England. In the words of Robert Burns (a Scottish poet), the Scottish MPs were “bought and sold for English gold”.
Analyst: DCM or no, Chinese well represented in S'wak cabinet

Analyst: DCM or no, Chinese well represented in S'wak cabinet

UM's Awang Azman says the issue must be viewed from the context of ethnic demographics in Sarawak.
DAP lawmaker demands apology from Pandikar over 'broken promise'

DAP lawmaker demands apology from Pandikar over 'broken promise'

This is over the postponement of Minister's Question Time, initially scheduled for the current session. 
MCA leader raps Umno's Jahara over urging to 'remove Taoist shrine'

MCA leader raps Umno's Jahara over urging to 'remove Taoist shrine'

Ti Lian Ker says he hoped to see less of such leaders in the future.
In reclamation saga, what happened to DAP's 'vote according to conscience'?

In reclamation saga, what happened to DAP's 'vote according to conscience'?

COMMENT | DAP asks BN MPs to vote according to conscience but threatens to punish PKR for doing so.

S'gor DAP reports sacked assemblyperson to MACC

S'gor DAP reports sacked assemblyperson to MACC

Pua says the report was filed with S'gor MACC in Shah Alam on May 11.
Suhakam concerned over corporal punishment against school children

Suhakam concerned over corporal punishment against school children

'The notion that corporal punishment is effective is a mistaken belief.'

Amanah: Loop in Harapan presidential council on PKR-PAS deal

Amanah: Loop in Harapan presidential council on PKR-PAS deal

Ex-MP Dzulkefly says crushing defeat in S'wak polls should be a wake-up call on demand for a united opposition. 
S'wak DAP: No checks and balances if CM also finance minister

S'wak DAP: No checks and balances if CM also finance minister

One person holding both portfolios invites abuse of power and corruption argues party chief Chong.
Rafizi denies Harapan to decide on by-elections tomorrow

Rafizi denies Harapan to decide on by-elections tomorrow

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu said that the candidates will be either from DAP, PKR or Amanah.
Proposal mooted for Harapan to contest only one of two by-elections

Proposal mooted for Harapan to contest only one of two by-elections

Perak Pakatan Harapan says contest either Kuala Kangsar or Sungai Besar, not both.
DAP sacks Selangor assemblyperson for abusing state funds

DAP sacks Selangor assemblyperson for abusing state funds

UPDATED 2.56PM | Disciplinary chair Tan Kok Wai says their Teluk Datuk rep has been booted from DAP for abusing constituency allocations.
Najib 'irresponsible' to skip Parliament amidst 1MDB scandal, says Kit Siang

Najib 'irresponsible' to skip Parliament amidst 1MDB scandal, says Kit Siang

UPDATED 2.24PM | He calls the PM's UK visit just as House reconvenes the 'height of prime ministerial irresponsibility and negligence'.
Criticise but don't insult, says Zahid on Zunar cartoons

Criticise but don't insult, says Zahid on Zunar cartoons

The DPM asks all to put themselves in the shoes of those who were insulted.
Harapan should stay out of twin by-elections, say analysts

Harapan should stay out of twin by-elections, say analysts

They say another bout of multi-cornered fights may erode future support for the opposition.
S'wak may get more than three DCMs, says Zahid

S'wak may get more than three DCMs, says Zahid

He was answering a question on his promise to see more Chinese ministers and even a DCM appointed.
Did Adenan really promise a Chinese S'wak DCM?

Did Adenan really promise a Chinese S'wak DCM?

A recording shows Adenan was reported inaccurately, but BN never made effort to correct it during the campaign.
Zahid unfazed by Save Malaysia's one million signatures

Zahid unfazed by Save Malaysia's one million signatures

No law says one million signatures has legal weight or moral obligation, argues the DPM.
Salleh, the world and M’sia are proud of Zunar

Salleh, the world and M’sia are proud of Zunar

YOURSAY | ‘Salleh knows more about talking than about what he is talking about.’
Kini Roundup: Team Adenan courts controversy; by-elections a test for Najib

Kini Roundup: Team Adenan courts controversy; by-elections a test for Najib

RECAP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
S’pore probe shows Nik Faisal approved SRC's RM48m to Jho Low's associate

S’pore probe shows Nik Faisal approved SRC's RM48m to Jho Low's associate

This is according to documents submitted to S’pore court in ex-banker Yeo Jiawei’s case.
When it comes to 1MDB, gov’t socialises losses

When it comes to 1MDB, gov’t socialises losses

YOURSAY | ‘And the losses will be borne by us, stupid Malaysians.’
Pieces of 1MDB jigsaw begin to fall into place

Pieces of 1MDB jigsaw begin to fall into place

YOURSAY | ‘For the first time, SRC is now linked to the 1MDB scandal.’
Talking dirty

Talking dirty

Have so many people been blinded by the dirt?