Archive - 24 May 2016

COMMENT | Key questions on the tunnel project remain unanswered says the minister.

S Hare Krishnan and three other policemen are accused of killing him in a police lock-up in 2013.

The gift is also in conjunction with their fifth wedding anniversary.

This is to make way for the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) project.

Cases of those categorised as unfit were because it involved non-communicable diseases.

UPDATED 7.55PM | Ex-PM rues that he may have to go to court because of Tunku Aziz’s police report.

The seizure on May 12 followed a tip-off and was the first case of its kind in the country.

UPDATED 7.51PM | The former PM urges the opposition, public to cast aside their identities.

The Home Ministry is collecting the relevant documents to identify the weaknesses.

The Umno Youth chief adds his wing has its own plans for the two by-elections.

They are reportedly taking legal action against BSI Bank, on deals involving 1MDB.

He blasts the ex-DAP leader for lodging a police report against Dr M.

Nufam chief says many of them are still suffering, got no monthly salary and don't know what to do.

“Ramadan Buffet... The Buka Puasa feast in this hotel is recognised to be among the most exciting spreads... has drawn an increasing number of patrons for corporate entertainment and family dining... The menu comprises more than 100 dishes daily... as you break your fast to the tantalising treats available, live Ghazal Asli music fills the air... a surau is made available for our Muslim patrons’ convenience... RM95 nett per adult and RM48 nett per child...”

PARLIAMENT | Chua Tee Yong says a total 18,457 bankruptcy cases were reported last year.

PBAPP chief executive officer says Kedah should seek compensation from the Federal gov’t.

MP SPEAKS | 'But the PM and supporters continue to turn a blind eye'

If he delivers a victory, Azmin will unseat the jailed former opposition leader.

The firm today reported a first-quarter loss of RM65.5m due to low yields from El Nino.

UPDATED 6.32PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister rules out compensation over flash flood, calling it an act of god.

The government should separate the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) multi-storey carpark project from the so-called pathology and daycare block so as to speed up the implementation of the said project and also to be more accountable on its costs.

Direct your query to Petronas instead, the deputy minister says.

Clogged drains prevent excess water from being channelled into the rivers.

Deputy Minister Nogeh Gumber says the increasing food wastage should be curbed.

Party vice-president Idris Ahmad says discussions were ongoing on the candidates.

Not set to compete after job cuts and selling of its planes by the foreign CEO, says former CEO Abdul Aziz.

UPDATED 5.01PM | Stefano Coduri resigns after BSI Singapore was instructed to close.

MyKMU says it is not for party president to decide if report should be lodged with MACC.

UPDATED 4.19PM | Magistrate says she could not ignore the 'manner in which the crime was committed'.

Several shocks are beginning to rattle Malaysians - provided they are not going to allow themselves to be distrated by all the ‘noise’ of race and religion and political party feuds.

UPDATED 5.16PM | Rasah MP claims Mahdzir Khalid and Chong Sin Woon have been giving contradictory statements.

They want PAC chief Hasan Arifin to reveal Bank Negara Malaysia’s letter on this.

'This is because PKR can't convince PAS to concede the Sungai Besar seat'.

Its political bureau meets tonight, with speculation rife Rafizi will be in the line of fire.

'This was a long time ago. Why do we want to revive old stories?'

BSI Bank loses its status as a merchant bank.

There were volatile plays in the previous session, with oil falling by around US$1.

Swiss AG's office says it suspects deficiencies in the internal organisation.

Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub says they have been consistent in opposing BN.

COMMENT | However, it has already been internationally acclaimed as an ancient site of Hinduism-Buddhism.

Grassroots feel the Islamic party had betrayed voters in GE13, says Pua.

Researcher says opposition parties need to present themselves as a government-in-waiting, rather than just the opposition.

The constitution is not meant to give pre-eminence to Islam, MIC Youth chief says.

Taking motorsports excitement to an unprecedented level, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is organizing a year-long promotional nationwide programme of the world’s three biggest motor racing events – the 2016 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship (WSBK), 2016 Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix™ (F1) and Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016 (MOTOGP)

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) welcomes the decision by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International Board in siding with workers at Sabah Forest Industries (SFI), a subsidiary of BILT Graphic Paper Products Limited in the long fight for recognition of their union, the Sabah Timber Industries Employees Union (STIEU).

PARLIAMENT | Election expenses came up to RM135.6 million, says Azalina.

UPDATED 1.55PM | PARLIAMENT | Azalina says 40pct of polling stations failed to relay relevant information to EC.

Home Ministry sec-gen says the invoices have been found and sent to the audit department.

PARLIAMENT | It is not the executive’s role to give feedback on a parliamentary committee, says minister.

PARLIAMENT | All decisions and transactions of 1MDB are made by its management, Najib says in a written reply.

DAP veteran points out there have been numerous, and even conflicting, versions on the source. 

He implies he was not involved in transfer of money from 1MDB to the British Virgin Island entity.

PARLIAMENT | This was done to ensure the state continues to enjoy balanced development, says Azalina Othman.

1MDB says it had provided latest update on the status of the bonds and outlined the next step of the process.

‘Malays wear jubah, white kopiah and they shun Malay dress.’

Understand first, says a PKR Sarawak polls campaigner, that the people of my state are poor, not stupid.

Look to this social funding for global humanitarian programmes, says the sultan of Perak.

YOURSAY | ‘You can’t even reveal who the real donor is, yet you insist others to reveal their sources.’

Absurd to say a parent can convert a child to Islam, then bar the child from converting to another religion, says MCCBCHST.

Guna explains why he signed the declaration.

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

YOURSAY | ‘We hope you will continue to earn our respect by revealing the truth.’

YOURSAY | ‘Puad will be sadly mistaken if he thought the students will believe him.’

If asking Najib to step down is wrong, then Najib should return the premiership to Pak Lah, says Haniff Khatri.

A massive but positive wealth distribution agenda?