Archive - 8 June 2016

PM gives ‘positive response’ on hudud row, says Liow

PM gives ‘positive response’ on hudud row, says Liow

He says this after meeting Najib on Hadi Awang’s Private Members Bill.

2016-06-08

2016-06-08

DAP behind anti-BN, PAS billboards

DAP behind anti-BN, PAS billboards

SG BESAR POLLS | 'We put them up to highlight issues', says Tony Pua.

WSJ’s lies exposed again, says Najib’s aide

WSJ’s lies exposed again, says Najib’s aide

‘WSJ should be probed for publishing so many proven lies about one country, and why an international newspaper is taking sides in Malaysia’s internal affairs.'

'PM's wife helped thousands of children but what has Rafizi done?'

'PM's wife helped thousands of children but what has Rafizi done?'

UPDATED 7.43PM | The MP is just out to create a negative perception against the PM's wife, says Rizal Mansor.

Aide defends Rosmah's use of private jet, says she was on tight schedule

Aide defends Rosmah's use of private jet, says she was on tight schedule

UPDATED 7.21PM | She had to rush back from Istanbul to attend a function in KL, says Rizal Mansor.

Ibrahim Ali: I'm not sure if Perkasa or PAS' keris is longer

Ibrahim Ali: I'm not sure if Perkasa or PAS' keris is longer

PAS pulled off the stunt to regain Malay support, suggests the Perkasa chief.

Growing pressure on M’sian authorities over handling of paedophile case

Growing pressure on M’sian authorities over handling of paedophile case

British officials say they told their counterparts on his behaviour more than 18 months ago.

Perkasa president: Which school did Nawawi go to?

Perkasa president: Which school did Nawawi go to?

Ibrahim flays Umno lawmaker for being clueless about concept of taxation.

Singapore says no local bank received 1MDB bond proceeds

Singapore says no local bank received 1MDB bond proceeds

WSJ had reported that proceeds from the bonds ended up in the S’pore branch of a Swiss bank.

Don't belittle Taoist practices, MCA tells PAS

Don't belittle Taoist practices, MCA tells PAS

It lambasts PAS deputy president for insulting the practice of burning hell notes and cremation as harming the environment.

Dr M to speak at DAP's 1MDB events at twin polls

Dr M to speak at DAP's 1MDB events at twin polls

This is expected to be the former premier’s first appearance in Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar.

Anti-BN, PAS billboards target Chinese voters

Anti-BN, PAS billboards target Chinese voters

SG BESAR POLLS  | The billboards were seen in the Chinese-majority area of Sekinchan.

Hybrid the best for the interim

Hybrid the best for the interim

The Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia (MPCAM) would like to thank the Health Minister, Dr S Subramaniam, and the director-general of Health, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, and members of the Pharmaceutical Services Department of the Health Ministry for accommodating the views of all parties who had given their feedback at the Pharmacy Bill stakeholders meeting held in Port Dickson late last year, which was conducted by the neutral body from the Prime Minister’s Department, Pemandu.

Amanah: Not right to say by-elections 'divine retribution'

Amanah: Not right to say by-elections 'divine retribution'

SG BESAR POLLS | Amanah communications chief Khalid Samad says the party does not take any pleasure in the twin by-elections.

Fair markets in fair societies

Fair markets in fair societies

The outcry over the so-called Panama Papers has again focused attention on the tides and currents of our global financial system.

Guan Eng announces RM15 million expansion for Islamic school in Penang

Guan Eng announces RM15 million expansion for Islamic school in Penang

It's part of a series of positive measures for the benefit of the Malay/Muslim community there.

Amanah's physicist left PAS ‘to answer God’

Amanah's physicist left PAS ‘to answer God’

K KANGSAR POLLS | Amanah's candidate says he was unable to fulfil his duties to his religion and country while in PAS.

Need a lot of practice to defeat me, says Najib

Need a lot of practice to defeat me, says Najib

In order to checkmate him, one must first hone his skills in the game.

DAP super team works to win Chinese votes for Amanah's Azhar

DAP super team works to win Chinese votes for Amanah's Azhar

SG BESAR POLLS | Its big wigs lead the campaign, aiming to sweep the Chinese votes for Amanah.

Langkawi MP stands by 'salaries of MPs not paid by people' remark

Langkawi MP stands by 'salaries of MPs not paid by people' remark

Nawawi says stating that the government paid for his salary is technically correct, accounting wise.

‘Asylum-seekers who fail UNHCR test must leave Malaysia’

‘Asylum-seekers who fail UNHCR test must leave Malaysia’

UNHCR says it has a rigorous process to determine if applicants are in danger in their home country.

Justice system can use a new champion, Zaid tells prince

Justice system can use a new champion, Zaid tells prince

The former minister requests that Tunku Ismail intervene in the jailing of his critic.

Shahrizat denies Wanita Umno sulking over Mastura

Shahrizat denies Wanita Umno sulking over Mastura

We're not sulking, the wing is actively campaigning for Mastura, she says.

Zenith, chairperson plan to sue PCM leader over undersea tunnel

Zenith, chairperson plan to sue PCM leader over undersea tunnel

UPDATED 5PM | Zarul says the alleged slander has damaged his reputation and eroded the banks' confidence in his company.

Bar: Disingenuous to say Hadi’s bill not about hudud

Bar: Disingenuous to say Hadi’s bill not about hudud

Thiru says the amendment is unconstitutional as it doesn’t meet proportionality requirement.

Police to seek out paedophile Huckle's victims to provide assistance

Police to seek out paedophile Huckle's victims to provide assistance

It says it will work with the relevant authorities in UK and Malaysia to do this.

MP will disagree with Hadi, Azalina if still in Parliament, says Perak MCA

MP will disagree with Hadi, Azalina if still in Parliament, says Perak MCA

K KANGSAR POLLS | The late MP Wan Mohammad Khair-il Wan Ahmad will not agree with the Hudud Bill move, it says.

Over 320 Rohingya refugees still detained in Malaysia, says UN rep

Over 320 Rohingya refugees still detained in Malaysia, says UN rep

'It’s not satisfactory at all that one year later, women and children are still in detention in Malaysia.'

PM must scrap RM687m Felcra project, says lawmaker

PM must scrap RM687m Felcra project, says lawmaker

The Pandan MP points out that the gov't doesn't have money to waste on another real estate project.

X-Men series exposes delusion that evolution needs moral values

X-Men series exposes delusion that evolution needs moral values

‘X-Men: First Class’ lays bare the central ideological conflict underpinning the entire artifice of the X men universe - that between the Darwinian battle for tribal primacy and the countervailing force attempting to stop the force of natural selection, and thus evolution itself.

Nizar's remarks hurt us, says late MP's son

Nizar's remarks hurt us, says late MP's son

K KANGSAR POLLS | Wan Imar Izzat is saddened that the helicopter crash which killed his father has been politicised.

Johor crown prince urged to intervene in critic's jailing

Johor crown prince urged to intervene in critic's jailing

Challenger wants the Johor crown prince to show magnamity and secure the labourer's freedom.

Rosmah used private jet to receive award in Istanbul, claims Rafizi

Rosmah used private jet to receive award in Istanbul, claims Rafizi

UPDATED 3PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | 'Who paid for it, and why Subang airport - a military base. It's not like she’s going to war'.

'Transparency must be main principle of any political financing'

'Transparency must be main principle of any political financing'

It’s important voters know who is paying for their candidates or parties, says an elections expert.

Why hudud is a good sell

Why hudud is a good sell

If we say political parties in Malaysia are weird, it is an understatement. They are like ice cream sellers - it does not matter whether the ice cream is good or bad, they just have to sell it.

Hailing a first, Clinton declares herself the Democratic nominee

Hailing a first, Clinton declares herself the Democratic nominee

She is the first woman to lead a major party in race for US presidency.

Wanita MCA chief: Azalina does not represent BN

Wanita MCA chief: Azalina does not represent BN

UPDATED 2.10PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | Voters in the two by-elections must back BN to protest hudud, says Heng Seai Kie.

PAS supports Bersih's demands in different ways, says Sg Besar candidate

PAS supports Bersih's demands in different ways, says Sg Besar candidate

UPDATED 7.08PM | SG BESAR POLLS | Our different methods don't matter, as long as the goals are achieved, says Rani Osman.

Not attending hudud vote is as good as backing it, DAP MP tells Nancy

Not attending hudud vote is as good as backing it, DAP MP tells Nancy

Zairil urges her to reconsider her position to not attend the hudud vote, if she truly opposes it.

Kit Siang disagrees with Nizar's 'divine retribution' remark

Kit Siang disagrees with Nizar's 'divine retribution' remark

UPDATED 1.32PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | The DAP veteran leader also disagrees with Zahid Hamidi.

1MDB: Despite Moody's withdrawal, Energy bond still has 'AA' rating

1MDB: Despite Moody's withdrawal, Energy bond still has 'AA' rating

The state investment firm says the bond still benefits in ratings from another agency, Standard and Poor’s.

Sarawakian hostages released from Abu Sayyaf captivity

Sarawakian hostages released from Abu Sayyaf captivity

The four reportedly returned to Sandakan, Sabah, earlier today.

Sg Besar folk, a change of gov’t not an option but a must

Sg Besar folk, a change of gov’t not an option but a must

YOURSAY | ‘To improve is to change and to be perfect is to have changed often.’

Man disrupts ceramah, demands that Harapan respects Islam

Man disrupts ceramah, demands that Harapan respects Islam

LIVE BLOG DAY 4 | Four men turn off sound system during a ceramah at Taman Seri Emas, Kuala Kangsar.

Wrong to jail people over football comments, says rights group

Wrong to jail people over football comments, says rights group

Football is a 'people's sport' and insults among fans are normal, says Suaram.

East Malaysian petition wants Federal Constitution renegotiated

East Malaysian petition wants Federal Constitution renegotiated

It says Sabah and Sarawak did not sign up for a theocratic state.

Nizar stands by his 'divine retribution' statement

Nizar stands by his 'divine retribution' statement

Former Perak MB says it’s his feeling that 2009 Perak crisis and the current by-election are linked.

Proton’s never-ending problems

Proton’s never-ending problems

COMMENT | This is the price we have to pay for brainless patriotism.

'Syariah amendments lead to more injustice, especially for women'

'Syariah amendments lead to more injustice, especially for women'

NGO says women would be victimised even more due to demanding evidence requirements.

Is justice served by Huckle’s 22 concurrent life sentences?

Is justice served by Huckle’s 22 concurrent life sentences?

COMMENT | The truth is that there are many more Richard Huckles out there.

‘Zaid, we too were wrong about Apandi’

‘Zaid, we too were wrong about Apandi’

YOURSAY | ‘We really admire him for his acuteness in spotting the fake charge sheet…’

Divine retribution, jail for football fan, Felcra foots RM687m building bill

Divine retribution, jail for football fan, Felcra foots RM687m building bill

KINI ROUNDUP | Headlines from yesterday you may have missed, in brief.

PAS: Burning rituals not stopped, so why stop hudud?

PAS: Burning rituals not stopped, so why stop hudud?

PAS number two Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says it is about freedom of religion.

Why should you join debating?

Why should you join debating?

It makes a champion out of you.

Online speech law not meant to shield the powerful, laments lawyer

Online speech law not meant to shield the powerful, laments lawyer

They are normally used to protect the vulnerable, like refugees, from hate speech, says Eric Paulsen.

Slowly but surely, hanky-panky in 1MDB will see light

Slowly but surely, hanky-panky in 1MDB will see light

YOURSAY | 'With US law enforcement authorities probing, it's only a matter of time.'