Archive - 22 May 2016

Kit Siang tells PM to show Bank Negara documents for RM2.6b

Kit Siang tells PM to show Bank Negara documents for RM2.6b

That's all it takes to show Bank Negara gave green light to accept the RM2.6 billion donation, he says.
Spad to table paper on Grabcar, Uber to cabinet this year

Spad to table paper on Grabcar, Uber to cabinet this year

Several ideas and proposals must be implemented to accept these players, he says.

‘Sarawak GH project exceeding costs by 200pct’

‘Sarawak GH project exceeding costs by 200pct’

MP SPEAKS | Why was there an increase of RM27m in construction costs in six months?

S'gor BN submits seven names for Sungai Besar by-election

S'gor BN submits seven names for Sungai Besar by-election

Its chairperson Noh Omar says all winnable, up to the top leadership to choose.

Look into serious mismanagement issues in Penampang

Look into serious mismanagement issues in Penampang

MP SPEAKS | The BN-led state government only prioritises revenue collection.

Umno Youth not scared of Mahathir, says Khairy on twin by-elections

Umno Youth not scared of Mahathir, says Khairy on twin by-elections

They will ensure BN wins both Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar, even if the ex-premier were to contest.

Sarawak gov’t urged to restore local elections

Sarawak gov’t urged to restore local elections

Local council elections should be restored to ensure competency, accountability and transparency in upholding the interest of the people. Local councillors and those in high positions in the councils are directly appointed by the state government. Since they are not elected, many of them are unknown to local residents, even in the areas which they are supposed to take care of.

Edra to build RM400m solar plant in Kedah

Edra to build RM400m solar plant in Kedah

It is touted as the biggest investment seen in Kedah in years.

Christian bogeymen and other 'jadong' myths make for stupid M'sia

Christian bogeymen and other 'jadong' myths make for stupid M'sia

Scary tall tales by religious and political elite polarise society, do the nation no good, says professor.

MACC visit to Guan Eng's home not a raid, says Gobind

MACC visit to Guan Eng's home not a raid, says Gobind

UPDATED 5.12PM | DAP lawyer says media reports the CM's home was raided are inaccurate.

Ancients may have practised religious pluralism in Bujang Valley

Ancients may have practised religious pluralism in Bujang Valley

COMMENT | Hinduism, Buddhism, animism could co-existed in early civilisation there.

Mukhriz hails ‘historic’ no-confidence motion on Najib from Kedah branches

Mukhriz hails ‘historic’ no-confidence motion on Najib from Kedah branches

UPDATED 3.57PM | He says such a motion against the Umno chief by at least 50 branches is unprecedented.

Gerakan Youth chief insists he’s no Twitter troll

Gerakan Youth chief insists he’s no Twitter troll

MALAYSIANS KINI | Tan Keng Liang tweets to share what he feels and believes in deeply.

Penang CM challenges Putrajaya to approve third bridge

Penang CM challenges Putrajaya to approve third bridge

UPDATED 3.52PM | Guan Eng says they will write to the works minister next week, and they should have no problems saying yes.
Nik Abduh denies a major purge in PAS, says business as usual

Nik Abduh denies a major purge in PAS, says business as usual

The PAS Youth chief says some will leave, others will stay as they see ‘the party’s better’.
Do BN's ministers, PAC chair have immunity in Parliament?

Do BN's ministers, PAC chair have immunity in Parliament?

COMMENT | It must refer Minister Azalina and PAC chairman Hasan to committee of privileges for wrongdoing.

Hadi: PAS ready to get booted from S'gor gov't over Sg Besar

Hadi: PAS ready to get booted from S'gor gov't over Sg Besar

The party chief says whether they actually have to quit is up to the sultan, but they are ‘prepared’.
DPM, like journalists, ministers too must be held to ethics

DPM, like journalists, ministers too must be held to ethics

COMMENT | While elected posts are not hereditary nor one party's sole property, some are surely acting like it is.
Cash is king even for British politicians

Cash is king even for British politicians

YOURSAY | ‘As the Brits would say, ‘You scratch my back, I scratch yours.’’

‘If you think the opposition is weak, do something’

‘If you think the opposition is weak, do something’

COMMENT | Only when both sides are equally strong, can we talk about being the boss.

Waiting for IGP to act is like waiting for a cat to grow horns

Waiting for IGP to act is like waiting for a cat to grow horns

YOURSAY | ‘‘Saya ikut perintah dari atas’ will be the moral death of Kangkungland.’

Kini Roundup: Three-way fight, claims Najib met Bank Negara on RM2.6b

Kini Roundup: Three-way fight, claims Najib met Bank Negara on RM2.6b

RECAP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Cost of living the top concern in Sungai Besar coastal town

Cost of living the top concern in Sungai Besar coastal town

A local farmer says he would support a leader who can help the people, in particular to abolish the GST.