Archive - 23 May 2016

Pahang DAP state rep shown the door for criticising general election

Pahang DAP state rep shown the door for criticising general election

The state legislative assembly bars Chow Yu Hui from tomorrow's sitting.

'No hallucination-causing drugs in star-shaped sweets'

'No hallucination-causing drugs in star-shaped sweets'

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Zahid: BN to use several approaches to woo young voters

Zahid: BN to use several approaches to woo young voters

He's confident these methods will convince this target group in Sungai Besar.

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2016-05-23

Danish shuttlers trained with Misbun, Jalani

Danish shuttlers trained with Misbun, Jalani

Jalani said it’s not unusual - the 1992 winning M’sian team had coaches from China.

Syariah-compliant hotels making a promising headstart

Syariah-compliant hotels making a promising headstart

The industry aims to capture a slice of the pie of the Islamic tourism market.

Syariah-compliant services gaining currency in hospitality industry

Syariah-compliant services gaining currency in hospitality industry

All this means hotel guests can enjoy clean and comfortable amenities with efficient customer service.

Rafizi to submit proof on ‘cash, women’ claim to PKR president

Rafizi to submit proof on ‘cash, women’ claim to PKR president

He will wait for the party decision on this, before taking it to MACC.

Zahid claims ‘sabotage’ in the implementation of MyIMMs

Zahid claims ‘sabotage’ in the implementation of MyIMMs

He says several names have been identified and will be announced by him and the police.

MCA takes Jamil Khir to task over unilateral conversions row

MCA takes Jamil Khir to task over unilateral conversions row

The party says both parents have the right to determine religion of minors.

Dewan Rakyat passes Gas Supply Bill 2016

Dewan Rakyat passes Gas Supply Bill 2016

PARLIAMENT | This situation would break the existing monopoly, thus creating competition.

Police report against Dr M for ‘Agong likely under house arrest’ claim

Police report against Dr M for ‘Agong likely under house arrest’ claim

Tunku Aziz lodges report, says remark may pose a threat to national security.

Mahathir to hit campaign trail against BN, says ex-Umno man

Mahathir to hit campaign trail against BN, says ex-Umno man

Khairuddin says ex-PM even willing to throw his support behind PAS.

Russian state oil firm may buy Petronas' assets

Russian state oil firm may buy Petronas' assets

The parties are holding consultations about it, Russian energy minister says. 

Dr M vows to praise 'great leader' Najib sky-high when abroad

Dr M vows to praise 'great leader' Najib sky-high when abroad

Former premier takes a jibe at 'passport a privilege' stand.

Undercover journalists vilified us, disabled group claims

Undercover journalists vilified us, disabled group claims

The report that blind beggars can earn up to RM500 a day 'unrealistic', the group says.

Over 100,000 illegal foreign workers registered under rehiring plan

Over 100,000 illegal foreign workers registered under rehiring plan

PARLIAMENT | Nur Jazlan says the programme is to enable employers to register their workers.

Fate of Rayani Air to be decided soon, says Liow

Fate of Rayani Air to be decided soon, says Liow

The airline was suspended for three months following a string of controversies.

Reportage now an accepted defence with Malaysiakini victory

Reportage now an accepted defence with Malaysiakini victory

Judge emphasises matters of public interest, including reporting on health and safety, as part of responsible journalism.

There's still room for discussions with PAS, says Wan Azizah

There's still room for discussions with PAS, says Wan Azizah

Asked if the talks will be successful, PKR president replies: "We can try."

Clogged drains caused Klang flood, says deputy minister

Clogged drains caused Klang flood, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 7.19PM | They were unable to channel water swiftly to the river, he adds.

Employer pleads not guilty to using taser on staff

Employer pleads not guilty to using taser on staff

Tan Hing Lian was alleged to have voluntarily caused hurt by using a pesticide spray and a taser.

Mat Sabu on Amanah's shortlist for Sg Besar

Mat Sabu on Amanah's shortlist for Sg Besar

UPDATED 5.42PM | The party president, Amanah number two Salahuddin Ayub and ex-Perak MB Nizar also in the list.

You can sell land for RM6b but can't pay for bridge drawings, Rahman asks Lim

You can sell land for RM6b but can't pay for bridge drawings, Rahman asks Lim

Ridiculous to approve the project without seeing the blueprints first, adds the minister.

Amanah wants to contest, tells PKR not to waste time with PAS

Amanah wants to contest, tells PKR not to waste time with PAS

UPDATED 5.15PM | In response, Wan Azizah says there is still time to negotiate.

Hands off Malaysia Airlines, flight staff union tells Khazanah

Hands off Malaysia Airlines, flight staff union tells Khazanah

National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia urges gov’t to place MAS under a party that can look after it.

Non-Muslims can rear pigs, Hadi's bizarre response to 'herd cows-pigs' issue

Non-Muslims can rear pigs, Hadi's bizarre response to 'herd cows-pigs' issue

It is unclear if the PAS president comprehended the question or was evading the issue.

Najib’s defamation suit against Harakahdaily goes to trial

Najib’s defamation suit against Harakahdaily goes to trial

UPDATED 4.12PM | The suit on the PAS journal’s report on his stepson and 1MDB is slated for June 23.

Harapan hopes for PAS to respond before it meets on by-elections

Harapan hopes for PAS to respond before it meets on by-elections

This is to help avoid three-cornered fights in Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar, says PKR chief Wan Azizah.

Zahid: No need to amend law for stateless children issue

Zahid: No need to amend law for stateless children issue

PARLIAMENT | The home minister also disagrees with the term ‘stateless children’.

Wong Choo Chieang apologises to Teresa, defamation suit settled

Wong Choo Chieang apologises to Teresa, defamation suit settled

The Seputeh MP Kok filed the suit following Wong’s statement on Feb 5, 2014.

Gas Supply (Amendment) Bill slammed for granting undue power to PM

Gas Supply (Amendment) Bill slammed for granting undue power to PM

UPDATED 7.30PM | PKR’s Wong Chen says the amendments hand over powers of the Energy Commission to the prime minister.

Guan Eng loses defamation suit against heritage activist, news portal

Guan Eng loses defamation suit against heritage activist, news portal

UPDATED 2.12PM | Appeal Court rules against High Court decision that awarded Penang CM RM300,000.

Ideas proposes five principles for fair political financing

Ideas proposes five principles for fair political financing

A paper on political financing released today by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) proposes five key principles to ensure a just system of political finance based on the rule of law.  

Tourism M’sia chief 'tormenting' AirAsia, laments Tony Fernandes

Tourism M’sia chief 'tormenting' AirAsia, laments Tony Fernandes

UPDATED 4.22PM | But Wee Choo Keong denies he lost his temper and broke AirAsia's buntings, at an exhibition in Beijing.

Umno rep: Sabotage against Azmin in Sg Besar by-election possible

Umno rep: Sabotage against Azmin in Sg Besar by-election possible

Halimaton says Azmin's political rivals might do this in order to embarrass him.

No such a thing as a little bit pregnant

No such a thing as a little bit pregnant

Let’s forget trying to negotiate the impossible. Let’s forget trying to contain unbridled ambition and bigotry. Let’s stop pretending we are magnanimous when we are intransigent to the core. Let’s forget also the mounting crises the nation is facing.

Sept 20 set for hearing of sedition case against Rahim Thamby Chik

Sept 20 set for hearing of sedition case against Rahim Thamby Chik

He has been charged with publishing a seditious post on the Raja Muda of Selangor.

Victims of flash floods can sue local authorities, says lawyer

Victims of flash floods can sue local authorities, says lawyer

But Syahredzan Johan says they would have to provide evidence supported by experts.

High Court dismisses application to strike out PAA charges

High Court dismisses application to strike out PAA charges

Case against seven who took part in 2013 Blackout 505 rally, ordered back to the Sessions Court.

Surge in EPF withdrawals to pay gov't education loans

Surge in EPF withdrawals to pay gov't education loans

UPDATED 5.41PM | PARLIAMENT | Sharp increase from last year to this year in using EPF to repay PTPTN loans.

Sarawak - the case for closing the gap

Sarawak - the case for closing the gap

COMMENT | What we need now is other tactics and strategies that we have not attempted.

'Pakatan Harapan must put PAS out of the equation'

'Pakatan Harapan must put PAS out of the equation'

YOURSAY | 'It's better to leave them alone and move towards the 14th GE without them.'

When would we learn our lesson from the Auditor-General’s Report?

When would we learn our lesson from the Auditor-General’s Report?

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Malaysian Chapter (MACFE) is deeply concerned with the latest Auditor-General’s Report revelations of weaknesses and mismanagement in government departments. Many leakages are still seen to be openly occurred without fear, repeat year after year and this is evident every time the audit report is presented in Parliament.

Confirming letter, Anwar tells PKR not to let Dr M hijack agenda

Confirming letter, Anwar tells PKR not to let Dr M hijack agenda

UPDATED 1.13PM | Don't stray from our original cause, don't let Dr M dictate, he says.

Zahid defends IGP's Twitter orders

Zahid defends IGP's Twitter orders

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 6.24PM | The DPM says Khalid’s use of Twitter makes for efficiency.

Malaysiakini wins defamation suit filed by gold mine company

Malaysiakini wins defamation suit filed by gold mine company

The independent news portal gets suit filed by Raub Australian Gold Mining dismissed by High Court.

Gov't not bound to undertake missing US$3.5b 1MDB bond, says Najib

Gov't not bound to undertake missing US$3.5b 1MDB bond, says Najib

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 6.06PM The amount meant for IPIC's subsidiary Aabar PJS went missing, but PM says there’s no gov’t guarantee on it.

Jamil Khir: Law that bans unilateral conversion is unconstitutional

Jamil Khir: Law that bans unilateral conversion is unconstitutional

UPDATED 6.02PM | PARLIAMENT | The minister cites the Federal Court ruling in R Subashini’s interfaith conversion case.

I'm healthy and will continue to fight on, says Anwar

I'm healthy and will continue to fight on, says Anwar

UPDATED 12.29PM | The PKR de facto chief's first appearance in court after hospitalisation sees him upbeat.

Combatting corruption - rhetorically or realistically?

Combatting corruption - rhetorically or realistically?

COMMENT | MACC’s latest proposals to fight graft - for Malaysians, these are certainly not comprehensive nor holistic enough!

Anwar fails in bid to call ex-CCID chief for Sodomy II review

Anwar fails in bid to call ex-CCID chief for Sodomy II review

UPDATED 12.31PM |  Court says calling Ramli Yusof to testify ‘not within the scope’ of a review.

Save the cockle industry to preserve Penang fried kway teow

Save the cockle industry to preserve Penang fried kway teow

The government should be alarmed by the latest news reports that cockle production in the country has decreased significantly and is now on the verge of collapse. It was reported that annual production was 100,000 tonnes in 2005 but shrank to just 16,000 tonnes in last year; this is disturbing because it is affecting the bread and butter of stakeholders.

M’sia still ‘initiating negotiations’ for Sirul’s extradition

M’sia still ‘initiating negotiations’ for Sirul’s extradition

PARLIAMENT | Home Minister Zahid says it’s a 'long and complex process', and appears not to have begun.

The real threat to Malaysia... is you!

The real threat to Malaysia... is you!

The leaders mistake your silence for approval.

Who can be the real third force?

Who can be the real third force?

COMMENT | All that Ikatan and other smaller parties can do is to split opposition votes.

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Ismail Sabri, what’s wrong with non-Malay being PM?

Ismail Sabri, what’s wrong with non-Malay being PM?

COMMENT | Najib should be well aware his leaders continue to sow racial and communal division among us.

PM: Rise in investment shows the gov’t approach is right

PM: Rise in investment shows the gov’t approach is right

FDI has been growing at 22 percent annually between 2009 and 2015, says Najib.

PKR relations fine, but PAS still gunning for Sg Besar, says Hadi

PKR relations fine, but PAS still gunning for Sg Besar, says Hadi

Hadi throws the ball back into Azmin's court saying all is well between the two, despite insistence on taking on the by-election.

Kini Roundup: Anti-Najib motions in Kedah Umno, MACC's 'raid' on CM

Kini Roundup: Anti-Najib motions in Kedah Umno, MACC's 'raid' on CM

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

Nur Jazlan, explain how Maria breached the constitution

Nur Jazlan, explain how Maria breached the constitution

YOURSAY | How is she receiving an award on behalf of Bersih a threat to national security?

If Amanah a sure loser, why is PAS so worried?

If Amanah a sure loser, why is PAS so worried?

YOURSAY | 'PAS should look in the mirror as the Chinese voters will not vote for them.'