Archive - 27 June 2016

The Lawas MP expresses his gratitude and says he's proud to have been entrusted by BN top leadership. 

Husni, who quits as second finance minister, has always ensured his weekends were spent in the constituency. 

Minister says the two Indonesian air force F-16 jets merely made visual identification of the RMAF MEGA 207.

This is over his earlier remarks labelling the opposition party as 'kafir harbi'.

'I have lost confidence in the Umno leadership," says Jaujan Sambakong of Sulabayan.

Carmaker says the vehicle was among the close to 150,000 recalled due to faulty Takata airbag inflators.

But Argentina's loss continues to be Barcelona's gain.

One analyst notes that Noh's new post is well-positioned to tackle major complaints in the state.

Ahmad Razif dismisses it, adding it's aimed at creating tension.

He's like a yo-yo who has been falling in and out of Najib's favour, says PKR lawmaker.

He points out the winning margins were not that impressive.

UPDATED 6.57PM | The Tanjong Karang MP believes Selangor Umno will continue to improve its performance.

The creative agency was accused of plagiarising a local filmmaker.

Nearly two decades ago on Dec 12, 1997, the United Nations General Assembly saw it fit to proclaim June 26 as the annual International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

He hopes his constituents will also benefit from his appointment.

In the cabinet reshuffle, Member of Parliament for Jerlun, Othman Aziz, was appointed Deputy Finance Minister, whereas Member of Parliament for Silam, Nasrun Datu Mansur, was appointed Deputy Minister in charge of Commodities and Industries.

He thanks the PM for appointing him as minister in charge of the Economic Planning Unit.

An audio video analyst says this was done upon instructions from the investigating officer.

UPDATED 6.05PM | Referring to the recent by-elections, he also reminds recipients that they are not absolved.

These are Choklad Mork 60 percent and Chokland Mork 70 percent,

The prime minister announces the reshuffle in the wake of fresh BN victories in the recent twin by-elections.

UPDATED 5.58PM | Husni Hanadzlah resigns, Noh Omar replaces Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

UPDATED 4.57PM | 'It depends when the next general election will be. Nobody knows, I don't know yet,' he laughs.

Finding fault with MCA just distracts from issue, says MCA publicity chief Chai Kim Sen.

There are still more than 30,000 stateless people, says the Hindraf People’s Movement.

In politics, anything is possible, says the PAS lawmaker.

The Puchong MP is very perplexed over Khalid Abu Bakar’s silence on an issue of great public concern.

Household air pollution is 9th in the rank of Global Burden of Disease Risk. Nearly 4.3 million deaths worldwide in 2012 were associated with indoor pollution, much higher than the 3.7 million deaths linked with outside pollution. A recent UK report linked indoor air pollution to 99,000 deaths annually in Europe.

The PKR Youth leader says the police must take the 'kafir harbi' call seriously, as it provokes blood spill.

COMMENT | Cabinet reshuffle is chance to reduce its size, make transformative changes.

This is clear from his decision not to appeal against his sacking, says the Umno supreme council member.

‘I tried so hard to be champion with Argentina. But it didn’t happen. I couldn’t do it.’

UPDATED 2PM | Former law minister says Mahathir should also form a new 'real opposition'.

Lim Guan Eng's statements contradict the PAC's report, says Jason Loo.

He alleges that His Majesty and the government conspired to reduce the dignity of the armed forces.

UPDATED 6.08PM | Portfolios in the PM's Department will be reshuffled soon, he says.

The CM says ‘the process is complex but we are beginning to walk the talk now’.

UPDATED 1.21PM | Justine Barnabas says appeal to PM, on behalf of 150 scholars, is to reopen the Ivy League and Setara scholarship programme.

Mukhriz's fan club page on Facebook has started a survey on this idea.

Support for him plummets to 39pct, while backing for Clinton rises to 51pct.

The Dr M-led foundation denies it has received funding from the gov't, that Umno has now cut.

UPDATED 11.24PM | Muhammad Manuty slams Umno for playing up the issue to distract attention.

Umno cannot compromise on the breaching of party discipline, says state Umno chief Shahidan Kassim.

At 9.02am, the local unit was quoted at 4.1250/1350 against the US dollar, from 4.0850/0950 last Friday.

IMF’s Lagarde says onus on UK/EU leaders to resolve uncertainty.

The Boeing 777-300ER’s right engine catches fire after the aircraft touched down.

One could debate whether it was a rational decision for the British to vote to leave the EU, but one cannot question that the electors were well informed on the advantages and disadvantages of that decision. In contrast Malaysians make irrational voter decisions in an environment of almost complete ignorance.

MP SPEAKS | What voters want is to have confidence that Harapan can govern effectively.

YOURSAY | 'The real culprits are the Malays in Pakatan Harapan, who sit and do nothing.'

Ketuanan is raising its ugly head everywhere nowadays. It’s message is the same - the non-Malays, non-Muslims are lower class citizens and must respect the ‘sensitivities’ of the Malays /Muslims which cover an unlimited area, as decided on the spur of the moment according to the whims and fancies of little Napoleons, muftis, preachers, teachers, etc.

MP SPEAKS | How to resolve this paradox of a PM who's getting stronger as the country gets weaker?

Malaysian loyalty is easily bought by a fistful of dollars.

EURO 2016 | Tactical change at halftime revitalises France.

EURO 2016 | World champions face holders Spain or Italy next.

EURO 2016 | ‘If he’s feeling good, he’s the best in the world,’ says Thibaut Courtois.

YOURSAY | ‘Has it any idea of what it takes to win over the people?’

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

YOURSAY | 'Are the Chinese also not M'sians who can provide leadership to manage the country's resources?'

A pensioner says his dog was carrying a bundle with a baby, still with his umbilical cord attached, wrapped inside.