Archive - 1 June 2016

PKR chief Wan Azizah says this matter was explained to other Harapan partners.

UPDATED 1.25AM | This was announced by Amanah president Mohamad Sabu in Sekinchan tonight.

It’s best to stick to status quo.

The MCA chief says Ong was merely telling the truth to clarify matters.

‘Many people have returned to PAS throughout its history,’ says the Youth chief.

Rather, good infrastructure, business facilitation, pro-business policies, were attracting investors, says minister.

No reasons given for the attacks.

He has learned Umno's tactics of uttering uncouth remarks, says its Youth chief.

Special team from Bukit Aman is scheduled to record the statement tomorrow.

The ruler issues the decree after chairing the 143rd meeting of the Selangor Royal Council

The court sentences Shahrul Izwandy Mazlan after he pleaded guilty.

Ng Woon Chieh, 38, and Chow How Luen, 40, claimed trial to committing the offence.

Seventeen were in possession of fake MyKad and the rest MyKad belonging to others.

UPDATED 6.19PM | It would spark a race to enact hudud in other states, Heng stresses.

Syed Rosli apologises for calling BN candidate ‘p***mak’. He also demands a clarification.

The recent tabling of PAS’s controversial Private Member’s Bill last Thursday came as a shock to many. To go back briefly in time, PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang attempted to table his Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Amendment Bill in the Dewan Rakyat twice last year. This year the attempt resurfaced; and it was a surprise to many that BN supported it. Thankfully, he failed.

Picked up in KL, they allege they were dropped off in places like Rawang, Karak Highway.

MP Gobind says the court has to decide on this matter in Tony Pua's case.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of national unity, Joseph Kurup, was recently quoted as warning that Sabah and Sarawak may go “separate ways” if Parliament passes Syariah amendments tabled by Abdul Hadi Awang.

There are many other eligible candidates, says ulama wing rep.

Selangor will write to the Health Ministry but the federal government has final say.

They are using media to deflect attention from BN-Umno problems, she says.

UPDATED 7.50PM | But it's all a problem of perception, Najib points out.

UPDATED 5.46PM | He contends that his former boss, as chairperson, was involved in all decisions.

He plans to call ex-1MDB chairperson Lodin to testify, and seek other documents.

Local mastermind linked with global syndicate that infiltrated myIMMs system, say police.

UPDATED 8.36PM | PAS Youth chief lashes out at 'arrogant' DAP for calling him 'arrogant'.

The current age allowed is 18 years and the new ruling will take effect from Dec 1, 2017.

'Why we don't like people who are corrupt? It's because we are brought up never to be as despicable as that'.

Emory University religion and law professor Abdullahi says hudud is not in the Quran.

'I don't know what her policies are, only the sympathy that we are getting,' says Maria Chin.

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says focus is on education, advocacy, and changing habits of city folk.

No instructions to do so, says its state deputy chief.

UPDATED 3.01PM | So argues lawyer in Court of Appeal, saying crimes like robbery and murder require intention to be proven.

The electoral watchdog says it is shown the door out by both agencies.

Former premier believes there are ways and means for the rulers to intervene.

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is now being accused of displacing homeless people by driving and dropping them off at random locations.

Otherwise, the directors will be acting in a vacuum, says MP Tony Pua.

COMMENT | PM's assertion that it's just about enhancing syariah punishments, not convincing.

In a news report in the local media recently, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak was reported as reiterating that Malaysia “…will continue to rely on diplomacy and dialogue to peacefully resolve differences and disputes…”

UPDATED 2.19PM | Minister says BN respects all views within coalition, more discussions will be held.

It also condemns Penang gov't for setting up transgender committee.

PKR Youth, on the other hand, wants PAS to hand over several seats.

'We will investigate all those whom we believe can shed light on the matter.'

PAS chief’s tabling of bill goes against joint decision that a minister does it, says the Salor rep.

This comes as Beijing flexes its muscles, eyeing dozens of disputed reefs and islands.

SATIRE | Premier Noballer explains that the goal was to say hello from the other side.

YOURSAY | ‘MCA should have sacked him years ago for his anti-Chinese provocations.’

It does not fulfil the requirements for the necessity of a tax in Islam, says Mahfodz Mohamed.

COMMENT | There is a dire need to reform and revamp our gradually regressing democracy.

‘The Sungai Siput MP raised some pertinent questions…’

COMMENT | The Muslim public needs to be informed of the detailed implications.

Sakib Kusmi must show the legal powers he holds to bar people from leaving the country, says lawyer.

YOURSAY | ‘Why is it so difficult for PAC to determine who owns Good Star?’

YOURSAY | ‘Why wasn't members of the PAC informed of the letter?’

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