Archive - 19 May 2016

Police say syndicate was operating under the name Federal Reserve Chicago Bond.

Emergency motion tomorrow will come with a 'surprise and bang' says PKR rep.

Other more urgent matters, to discuss at coming Umno supreme council meet, says Umno information chief.

Rafizi Ramli declines to confirm or deny the leaked WhatsApp conversation.

Adenan Satem says ministers, assistant ministers, state reps must submit performance reports, assessed every 6 months.

COMMENT | 'Travel bans violates the right to life or personal liberty'.

It contends that issue of immigrants and foreign workers is closely linked.

Ruziathul Akmar Mohd Hamzah, 34, was charged with abusing three boys.

UPDATED 8.27PM | The central bank last raised the OPR by 25 basis points on July 10, 2014.  

This expemption for the KL mall traders will be implemented nationwide, says minister Ismail Sabri.
 

UPDATED 7.43PM | He also takes crude potshots at Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

The Indian Supreme Court’s ruling in the Maneka Gandhi versus Union of India case [Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India, (1978) 1 SCC 248 : AIR 1978 SC 597 : (1978) 2 SCR 621] was a turning point in the interpretation of the right to life and personal liberty enshrined in Article 21 of the Indian constitution. In Malaysia, the right to  life and personal liberty is enshrined in Article 5 of the federal constitution.

UPDATED 7.20PM | Former PM makes startling claim that rulers 'may be confined to their palaces'.

AUDIT REPORT | UHTM purchased an aircraft but faced budget constraints to build a proper hangar, audit finds.

Amnesty International urges the president of Singapore to immediately grant clemency to Kho Jabing and halt any plans to carry out his execution, currently scheduled for May 20. Executing him would be a regressive step and does not work as a deterrent to crime. The organisation also urges the government of Singapore to re-establish a moratorium on executions and commute all death sentences as first steps towards abolition of the death penalty in the country.

The problem of people living on hillsides being given less attention by the government needs to be addressed immediately. Many of them have lived there for decades, but some still have not been given ownership of the land by the government and they are finding difficulty in getting help to build a more comfortable home and a safe place to stay.

They were hauled up under the Peaceful Assembly Act and the Penal Code.

ROS still probing the matter as it need to study in detail the documents submitted by DAP, says DPM.

Selangor MB denies telling PAS exco members to quit state gov’t if their party contests in Sg Besar.

UPDATED 7.05PM | Former PM also brushes off accusation of cronyism as an old story.

PARLIAMENT | However the gov't had approved at least RM380mil in allocations.

The Malay rights group points out the panel tramples on Muslim sensitivities.

Tuan Ibrahim wants the opposition to stand as one to send a clear message to the prime minister.

UPDATED 6.01PM | Pemandu chief says BFR Institute is 100 percent owned by government.

UPDATED 5.30PM | Groups lobby Singapore president to grant him clemency, as he heads for the gallows tomorrow.

PARLIAMENT| Pandikar says he cannot instruct cabinet members on how to answer queries from MPs.

Investigators suspect PM Najib’s stepson bought it with funds originating from 1MDB.

PARLIAMENT | It was passed through voice votes, with six amendments.

There's no official confirmation, says PAS sec-gen.

The Chatree mine, owned by Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd, has been at the centre of protests.

The Malaysian government has established an objective of improving public transport in urban areas around the country as a core to stimulate economic growth and relieve traffic congestion. In order to achieve the stated objectives, the government has allocated funds worth up to RM180 billion to be invested in new public transportation systems.

Guan Eng says if Hadi did not make the remark, 'he should clear his name' by taking legal action against the paper. 

UPDATED 4.45PM | We're watching you, he warns Khalid Abu Bakar, just like you monitor alleged wrongdoers.

COMMENT | It’s a curtailment of the freedom of expression via non-legislative means.

UPDATED 6.51PM | Segambut MP refers the minister to Parliament's privileges and rights committee.

Auditor-general however, declines to comment if report reveals elements of wrongdoing.

Chief Minister Adenan Satem is expected to announce their portfolios later today.

'In a good team, leaders do not sabotage each other and do not strike deals with enemies'.

They had registered with the Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council.

UPDATED 4.49PM | Federal Court allows the kindergarten teacher to pose three questions.

UPDATED 6.23PM | It organised the Global Transformation Forum, which included speakers like Schwarzenegger.

The families of eight Malaysia Airlines crew members on board the ill-fated MH17 flight have been left out in the cold as their request for consent to file a negligence claim against Malaysian Airline System Berhad (MAS) for the loss of their loved ones have remained unanswered for over five months by the administrators of MAS.

He says the term 'Pakatan Harapan' is now meaningless.

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is urging the government to extend the same healthcare privilege to private sector employees upon retirement. Currently, pensioners from the public sector are given priority over retired private sector employees.

The veteran DAP leader says such an inquiry could determine the cause of the crash.

Its threat to quit state gov’t if Harapan enters contests ‘disgraceful act and dishonest’, says Khalid Samad.

The Society for the Promotion of Human Rights (Proham) expresses its disappointment with the government of Malaysia in its handling of the matters pertaining to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam). This is totally unacceptable and unbecoming of a responsible government. There are three areas of concern.

COMMENT | Just one lesson we can learn is its a system of university entrance examinations.

Children rendered stateless due to ruling on registration of marriages, says Teo. 

 'Did the pretense that 1MDB underwent a successful 'rationalisation exercise' collapse?'

Press freedom is sacrosanct especially in this new age world that we all journey today. The right to report the truth is a categorical imperative that responsible media newsrooms pursue in ensuring a balancing act in the face of the universal and demanding democratic right of humanity to know the truth at all costs.

The stretch of road where the incident took place was straight with two lanes.

COMMENT | The coming by-elections will be the final nail in the proverbial coffin.

Hasty pedestrians hustling and bustling along the walkways of Masjid Jamek LRT continue to be greeted by the same familiar background – the massive longkang which continues to flow underneath, markedly defined by its murky water and putrid stench. 

Defence minister cannot comprehend former premier's inconsistent statements.

He was also discharged over an article in support of Anwar.

COMMENT | It would only be partially complete without any intention for a total reform.

The Kelantan state rep says he was approached to support this but he declined.

UPDATED 3.45PM | The airline says the plane sent an emergency signal at 04.26am local time.

UPDATED 1.21PM | The MB wants a Pakatan Harapan candidate for Sungai Besar and wants PAS to step aside.

PARLIAMENT | Out of the total, six were brought to court

Malaysia manages to avoid seeded teams like China in the quarter-final.

UPDATED 11.46AM| Judge says law of contempt cannot be used to stifle discussion on public interest issues.

UPDATED 6.30PM | We have no  jurisdiction to decide on the status of PAC chief, says Azalina Othman Said.

However, Teng Chang Yeow remains as Penang BN chairperson.

Husam says the controversial rebuke is only a reminder not to lose sight of the reform agenda.

UPDATED 3.35PM | 1MDB did not pay interest as it was in dispute with the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, he says.

YOURSAY | ‘Pakatan Harapan should not throw away this golden chance to test the market.’

UPDATED 6.35PM | AG’s Chambers finds no crime committed by any officer of MACC.

UPDATED 6.31PM | PARLIAMENT | This is out of the 6 foreign authorities reportedly probing 1MDB.

YOURSAY | ‘Thank you, Channel 4 for raising the level of awareness in the UK on 1MDB.’

YOURSAY | ‘The Saudi prince is being polite to his host. But he has dropped a big hint.’

His letter is timely and a little bit ironic.