Archive - 28 July 2016

Panel to disseminate information to explain the truth about IS, says minister.

UPDATED 11.42PM | 'In Pakatan Harapan, we agree to disagree,' says Selangor MB.

UPDATED 11.18PM | 'It's time we discussed the best option for Penang,' says the PKR leader.

They came into contact with the chemical element when a thermometer fell and broke at the science lab.

Its operations are monitored round the clock, says Mustapa Mohamed.

Building in bad shape due to termite infestation.

They are undergoing a de-radicalisation programme, says the DPM.

UPDATED 11.21PM | Khalid responded when asked on the possibility of the NSC Act being invoked against Bersih 5 rally.

Idris Ahmad advises Khairul not to go overboard with apple polishing with regard to his 'plot against PM' claim.

Majority of Muslims supported the proposal to empower the Syariah Courts, claims the Islamist party.

UPDATED 7.45PM | IGP says he has been informed Khairul Azwan Harun will be at a police station tomorrow.

Ismail Sabri says it was an offence under the Poisons Act to sell ketum water.

Picture of woman who died three years age used in a Facebook account defending PM.

UPDATED 6.29PM | 'He is disqualified from exercising prosecutorial powers if there are  recommendations for prosecution'.

Khalid adds police first want to find out what proof Khairul Azwan has.

Chiong Yoke Kong launches a broadside on PKR's Latheefa Koya.

MH370 | But JACC says this did not prove the pilot had intentionally crashed the plane.

Annuar Musa warns of Dr M's 'grand design', which might involve foreign powers.

MP SPEAKS | That's why we ask for a fresh mandate from the people of Penang.

Lim Guan Eng says according to the state constitution, the Pakatan gov’t has this power.

Two experts say law enforcement needs stepping up, and relevant laws on crime put to proper use.

Social movement leader Evan Mawarire has urged ‘shutdowns’ to cripple gov’t operations.

Felda has not deviated from its purpose to eradicate poverty, says Ismail Sabri.

Despite threatening 'political action' earlier, DAP's Anthony Loke says they have no plan for it this Saturday.

Malaysia is stumbling because of its iniquity.

UPDATED 3.10PM | 'I will take instructions to institute legal action,' Ragunath says.

1MDB and auditor Deloitte were responding to US suits against 1MDB-linked assets.

He quotes Mahathir, who said there are no permanent friends or foes in politics.

'Gemas-JB link also awarded to a China firm last year costs less than half of ECRL, if Sarawak Report exposé true.'

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak lately has been giving statements that make no sense to the general public but hailed and echoed by his team of loyalists. What is wrong with the prime minister who is supposed to lead the nation but is allegedly cowed with fear, of himself or for the nation.

It is not a ‘risk’ but a certainty that Pakatan Harapan will lose substantial number of seats, given that PAS will stage three-cornered fights, if a snap Penang election is held at this stage.

I am just an ordinary citizen. Yes, I had met the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (His Majesty) for the first time, a long time ago, in a mosque when he previously served as the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The last time I saw him was a few months ago and also in a mosque near where I live now.

KINIGUIDE | We trace the origins and whereabouts of the previous three 'untraceable' funds.

It remains in other residential areas like Bangsar, Kepong and Sri Hartamas, Nurul Izzah points out.

PM says there will be anarchy if terrorists strike during a demonstration.

This is in relation to Sanjeevan's remand under the Act.

MP SPEAKS | The new law does not have safeguards of the repealed ISA, and transfers powers from Agong to the PM.

I appreciate the need for all government institutions in the country to maintain impartiality and professionalism when carrying out their tasks.

UPDATED 12.25PM | This is because the words complained of referred to Jamil in his capacity as a minister.

COMMENT | It is a possibility, as official response to the DOJ suit shows we are heading to Mugabeland.

UPDATED 12.20PM | With three-cornered fights possible, no one wins but Umno, says PKR vice-president.

UPDATED 12.24PM | Sessions Court rules a remark against Umno as a party cannot be seditious.

The opposition parties at present do not have one leader who can unite them all, says Zaid.

YOURSAY | ‘Would calling snap polls take place if there were no charges against Guan Eng?’

Serdang MP asks why stakeholders had not been roped in to study the new proposed health insurance scheme.

COMMENT | The former US ambassador to Malaysia has a quick answer to that.

COMMENT | It's still not too late to come to a common decision, but time is the essence.

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

COMMENT | The trouble with this reasoning is that two wrongs don’t make a right.

YOURSAY | ‘Has the auditor-general's report ever been classified under the OSA previously?’

Nufam asks what the authorities will do about the airline's breach of the laws.

In world history, when governments are unable to police themselves, citizens have repeatedly stepped up to hold them accountable. This involves personal risk and political risk that other oppositionists will take unfair advantage of. But passivity in the face of corruption and injustice usually persuades people to intervene for the sake of their society and their children.

Analysts say PKR is wary there will be trouble if Amanah contests in PAS seats.

YOURSAY | ‘Malaysian Official 1 thinks that all Malaysians are illiterate fools.’

UPDATED 7.11PM | Noor Rashid Ibrahim reserves comment when asked about it, Sin Chew reports

‘I hope PM Najib can offer some advice to the parties responsible,’ he says.

This is over the latter’s police report alleging a conspiracy to topple Najib.

It would be best for any emissary to sit this one out.