Archive - 9 July 2016

‘Such information could stir anger and fear among the public,’ says Ahmad Zahid.

‘I was told there was a reason for every shooting case,' says Khalid Abu Bakar.

Its youth chief Zahir Zulkamar says MCCBCHST’s remarks were unfounded.

This would only glorify the terrorist group, as well as inspire Malaysian youths to join them, says IGP.

Only then the police will probe the whistleblower site under OSA, says Khalid.  

UPDATED 6.30PM | He says the final report on 1MDB was the one by the Public Accounts Committee.

The auditor-general's findings on 1MDB are currently classified under the OSA.

Khalid raps the Taiping MP for the Facebook post, which if true, allegedly 'belittles Islam'.

Johor MB says this is to assure the country's foreign investors.

The gov't is monitoring opportunistic price hikes during the Raya season.

This needs to happen if S'wak wants to be treated as an equal partner in the federation, says Sim Kui Hian.

UPDATED 5.50PM | The MB stays mum on the Aidilfitri sermon lauding the hudud bill and the quashing of SIS' challenge.

There is an increase of 2,017 cases reported between June 26 and July 2, as compared to 1,777 cases the previous week.

UPDATED 3.34PM | Kuala Terengganu MP says apart from them, Najib now has 'absolute power' over the country.

COMMENT | This new breed represents the symbol of hope, survival and anti-oppression.

Back in 2012, MCCBCHST had already issued a statement that they do not want Zakir in the country, says Mohan Shan.

NGO Ideas says the most suitable candidate is Mustafar Ali, the current MACC No 3.

This is the third consecutive article from the whistleblower site in three days that revealed details from the auditor-general's report.

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) deems Pahang mufti Abdul Rahman Osman’s remarks that all those who opposed the Implementation of Islamic principles fall under Islamic belief of kafir harbi, that is, non-believers who can be slain for waging war against Islam, as seditious, inciting people to commit murder and clearly unconstitutional.

MCCBCHST says the 'kafir harbi' call is 'dangerous provocation, which can destabilise the nation'.

COMMENT | It is disappointing for Nur Jazlan to do so because he was formerly the PAC chief prior to his 'promotion' as deputy minister.

Trump's initial reaction to Dallas suggested he understands the stakes.

It was initially thought the sniper attack was mounted by several shooters.

YOURSAY | ‘How can a religion have a holy or unholy war? There should not be any wars.’

Delay in amending the law is 'torturous' for those still under the death sentence.

They point out that UK has more ‘mature’ respect for the press.

COMMENT | Each small town has its uniqueness and potential to attract domestic tourists.

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

The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is a fundamental document, certain to be heard of by all Malaysians, at least once, in the course of their lifetime in this fertile land. A document of manifest importance and value. Or at least, should a great many think it such. The question however, that many fail to pose subsequently is why?

YOURSAY | ‘Why would God want tiny souls to protect him or kill others in his name?’

Among the many topics of conversation throughout the Hari Raya celebrations this year, the one about the embattled Penang Chief Minister, YB Lim Guan Eng, stood out from the crowd as a firm favourite. Having been charged in court for corruption on June 30, 2016, it is no surprise that everyone is wondering if he will stay or will he take a leave of absence while facing his corruption charges.

YOURSAY | ‘You can't hide your lyin' eyes. And your smile is a thin disguise.’