Archive - 1 July 2016

The crash occurred when the vehicle smashed into a divider.

It was earlier cancelled following warning of trouble.

The Umno minister says people can now judge for themselves the principles upheld by the party.

KL Sentral packed with people choosing cheaper public transport.

The TV channel provider fixing price of packages arbitrarily, says Fomca.

Feeling of togetherness crucial for country says Salleh.

It will start from 10am to 4pm.

This was in response to the bombing at Brussels airport.

In 2008 alone, more than 400,000 patients sought psychiatric help.

She says the course of action is clear in democracy but is M'sia one?

Agreeing on this, Penang Umno chief reminds Guan Eng of his Competency, Accountability and Transparency motto.

The state ruler had previously won the WWW1 registration number with a bid of RM520,000 in 2012.

MH370 | They would focus what to do once the search of the designated area is completed.

Health Ministry discussing proposed move with other ministries.

Transport Minister Liow says AirAsia’s promotion needed a bit of tweaking.

Mukhriz says this in response to PM’s aide Tengku Sarifuddin's defence against his defamation suit.

He says this in expressing disagreement with the RM1m bail for Guan Eng.

Non-Muslims are not allowed in the mosques' inner area, the sultan adds.

The former minister points out that several party leaders were removed for various reasons

Andy Yong says some will see Lim as an innocent political victim of BN gov't, just like how they perceived Anwar's conviction.

Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) is disappointed with the decision reached by the court in the prosecution of police officers that allegedly caused the death of N Dharmendran in police custody.

Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim Guan Eng, has categorically denied any wrongdoings towards the accusations thrown against him by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). We believe him and as coalition partners, will stand together with him through these hard times.

UPDATED 5.30PM | Solidarity fund for Lim Guan Eng launched at 5pm yesterday hit RM1,009,000 at 2pm today, it announces.

He plans to be in Jordan for three months for these studies, daily Sinar Harian quotes him as saying.

There was a sense of resilience and courage.

He says overall the Malaysian government welcomed the constructive criticism.

'As long as nothing is done, Malaysian people will be trafficked out and Malaysia will be a source country for human trafficking.'

We are in the last few days of Ramadan when Muslims are required to spend more time in prayer, introspection and giving charity. Regrettably, they are bombarded with advertisements to buy and consume more. ‘Hari Raya Sales’, ‘Raya Ni Mesti Cun, Jualan Hebat up to 50%’ are some of the advertisements to tempt consumers.

The trio respond to Najib’s defence against their suit for breach of fiduciary duty and misfeasance in public office.

The issue also appears to be 'disappearing' as both IPIC and 1MDB are being restructured, reports WSJ.

It is all a political conspiracy to put me behind bars, says Lim Guan Eng.

Meanwhile, traffic was reported to be flowing smoothly on the North-South Expressway.

It says thousands of voters were moved out of their constituencies after Election Commission’s locality correction exercise.

When Lim Guan Eng led Pakatan Rakyat to a resounding victory in Penang in 2008, he became the state’s chief minister (CM) and since then has impressed Penangites with his state government’s governance, policies and programmes, endearing himself to the locals. Pakatan Rakyat’s second election victory in 2013 further enhanced his image in the eyes of Penangites.

Pro-Umno portal also ropes in Wan Azizah and her children.

Annual exports of liquefied natural gas and crude oil in May fell 32.6 percent.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Party's highest body also gives unqualified support for him to continue as secretary-general.

The state gov’t also decides to pay special aid of RM500 to all state civil servants.

The State Department has moved Thailand from its list of the worst offenders.

Police say the five male and one female suspects were arrested last night and this morning.

Cooperation among PKR, PAS and DAP in Selangor is becoming increasingly unpredictable, he says.

UPDATED 12.47PM | Padang Serai MP N Surendran claims BN itself lacks accountability, integrity.

Lim Guan Eng's case adds salt to the wounded opposition, say analysts.

With the arrest of Guan Eng, a big battle has just begun.

UPDATED 12.25PM | Magistrate finds no sufficient evidence for charge of insulting behaviour at event attended by Najib and Rosmah.

Student group Challenger believes that it is within the interest of justice and accountability for Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to temporarily step down while he stands trial.

YOURSAY | ‘You can't touch this man. That’s because they’re not at all interested…’

YOURSAY | ‘For how long can such a regime last before the entire country goes bust?’

Segambut MP throws detractors a checklist on the powers of the Penang CM.

But the new finance minister II can’t rule out public funds will not be used to pay for 1MDB.

State rep Lau Weng San says the S'gor MB's ratings were not too bad, but there is room for improvement.

UPDATED 10.38AM | He joins the ranks of Virgin Air's Richard Branson to support the human rights NGO.

KINIGUIDE | What happened yesterday? What were Lim’s charges about?

Police are probing the statement aimed at those who oppose hudud for sedition.

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

July 1, 2016 has been declared by some quarters as ‘Saree Day’ and many Malaysian women, including myself, have been inundated with requests and demands to wear the garment in protest against the recent prohibition of wearing sarees at a government Aidilfitri function to be held tomorrow in Ipoh, Perak.

EURO 2016 | Portugal advance to the last four to face Belgium or Wales.

YOURSAY | ‘Apandi, where is your conscience? But you don't seem to care, do you?’

He feels it is time for him to move on ahead of the next GE, says Tambun Umno deputy chief Aminuddin.

Looks like the gov't doesn't trust Malays or Malaysians, says its chief Ibrahim Ali.