Archive - 14 July 2016

It's Tuan Ibrahim's personal idea, says its party sec-gen.

Hew Kuan Yau says resigning from the party was his best option.

The minister points out that it takes more than a new party to win elections.

The party must stay the course and not be swayed by such people, says Hadi.

The man was the main suspect who earlier allegedly gunned down four family members at close range.

These could invite angry reactions, says the Umno minister.

The ex-PM says his camp and the opposition have agreed to a ceasefire among themselves.

The former Umno minister brushes off the bad-mouthing of his former colleagues.

However, the ex-PM says the party may face problems in GE14 if current conflict not resolved.

'We fear that the advent of cinemas invites a multitude of problems and worsens social ills.'

A comment on the iconic figure raises strong reactions on both sides of the Causeway.

ACCCIM says this is according to its 2016 SME taxation survey report one year after GST implementation.

Mah Weng Kwai welcomes human rights training for the judiciary.

UPDATED 7.05PM | An enforcement proceeding commences upon suspicion that a law was violated.

Anthony Loke says the party backs Wisma Putra's move to continue using diplomatic channels to resolve disputes.

'There are laws and penalties to handle any offences against race and religion.'

UPDATED 8.43PM | 'I will be the first among equals... Not necessarily the president.'

The party president can't be expected to handle all matters, says PAS ulama chief.

Ulama wing info chief says this in dispelling talk of an attempt to be a part of Pakatan Harapan.

Ramkarpal says it is tacit endorsement of hooliganism.

Sooner (if the rumours are proven), the country’s next general election is bound to take place. Otherwise it’s a good year plus more to go. But at the rate our politicians are spewing hate speeches and stunts, and included is the unending litany of police reports and counter-legal suits, citizens must now demand for sound leadership before we hit election fever.

The public are concerned over the taskforce's delay in taking action, says Penang DCM.

The mill allegedly caused ammonia pollution that disrupted water supply for 120,000.

This action was taken following MCMC’s monitoring of new media outlets.

'History shows many of the deputy president's views have been rejected by the president.'

'As a Comparative History PhD graduate, I have my own historical view on South China Sea.'

It's a reminder to the party not to fan Muslim anger, adds Syed Ali Alhabshee.

Amanah says it never regarded PAS as its political rival.

In his latest statement, PAS number two emphasises that the party champions Islam.

Keeping the report classified will only bring further humiliation to Najib, says the Gelang Patah MP.

Apart from its prowess at football, we hear little about Uruguay, a small South American country with a population of about 3 million. On Friday July 8, Uruguay was handed a monumental victory after a six-year legal battle brought against it by Philip Morris international (PMI). Uruguay’s victory against the world’s largest transnational tobacco company is reverberating hope around the world especially for developing countries.

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is disappointed with Kedah Menteri Besar Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah’s statement regarding the problem of water supply faced by Kedahans because it ridicules CAP’s suggestion to overcome this problem.

This comes in the face of long-standing Chinese pressure over the territory issue.

Ti Lian Ker gets sniped for likening DAP protest to the Islamic State.

Police say the driver could not be charged yet until they receive a report from Puspakom.

Its defence minister says ships setting sail from Indonesia should travel in groups.

Chung Wah Thong and three family members were shot dead in Penang yesterday.

Police have failed to charge Sanjeevan for any of his previous arrests, says Suaram.

A deal is brokered after firm clarified there is no back wages.

UPDATED 1PM | Nancy Shukri will oversee high technology and the nuclear agency.

This time Hew Kuan Yau draws flak for his ‘South China Sea is China’s’ FB posting.

UPDATED 4.23PM | It types out the confidential report verbatim to frustrate attempts to persecute whistleblowers.

This follows the prosecution withdrawing its appeal, the final one, over his earlier acquittal.

UPDATED 12.20PM | The university made the decision, says Idris Jusoh.

UPDATED 12.50PM | It rules there is no provision under Standing Orders for prescribing contempt beyond the walls of state assembly.

UPDATED 12.01PM | High Court in Kuala Lumpur rules TV3 is to pay damages as it had 'failed to practise responsible journalism', says lawyer.

One is riled by the non-consultation, the other asks why they didn’t speak up earlier.

Caretaker of a temple in Mahang finds statue of a deity removed from its original spot and smashed.

Why the hesitation and the refusal to ‘let the truth be told’? asks Transparency International-Malaysia.

YOURSAY | ‘Have the chickens come home to roost or is it the law of unintended consequences, or both?’

More lessons from the fall of Saddam.

Tony Pua reminds him both the auditor-general and PAC chair had said it would be made public after that.

Wong Chin Huat believes the former premier's new party will not thin out opposition support.

YOURSAY | ‘This ‘Frankenstein’ airport may be far more intriguing than that other monster called 1MDB.’

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

MP SPEAKS | China has challenged Malaysia’s sovereignty multiple times in the recent past.

Iskandar Samad says there must be a formula to ensure everyone’s principles can be respected.

YOURSAY | ‘Throwing yellow balloons is deemed offensive but throwing hell notes is not.’

People should allow parties to reach a compromise, says Merdeka Center.