Archive - 29 July 2016

Dzulkifli Ahmad replaces Abu Kassim Mohamed.

Family appealing to public for help.

He says checks carried out since last Tuesday failed to detect any premises conducting illegal gambling activities.

Doctor undressed patient to take photographs of his private parts without his knowledge or consent, court hears.

Jakim director-general says issuance of certificate can help improve public understanding of halal issues.

The decision was made at the request of party president Joseph Pairin Kitingan, says secretary-general.

'We noticed that, we noted that and the position has been explained at to the public,' says Najib.

'Allah willing, action will be taken as soon as we receive their report on the matter.'

'Whatever I do is based on the guidelines set by the supreme council and the president.'

'Only those specifically named in the report are mentioned in the report. This means that 1MDB is not directly involved in the report.'

The new parking rates take into account the diverse needs of users, he says.

The aircraft came within 152 metres of a Jetstar flight that was about to land.

Six were killed while 11 government soldiers were injured.

The financial statement should have been submitted to SSM last March, says minister.

UPDATED 8.26 | Outgoing MACC deputy chief also reminds his staff that the commission is no place for cowards.

UPDATED 8.03PM | There will be no more public response from him to this allegation.

It was found that the hazelnut and almond contents were not clearly stated in the labels.

UPDATED 7.35PM | Only the uneducated will not be able to tell the difference between combating corruption and a conspiracy, says Shukri Abdull.

All the accused nodded their heads after their respective charges were read out to them.

The fire destroyed a lecture room, and firemen extinguished the blaze in 20 minutes.

The five were suspended or fined in relation to a 2014 rally featuring Anwar Ibrahim.

IGP says statement was recorded at Bukit Aman this afternoon.

Nasharuddin urges DAP not to gamble with the nation’s democratic process.

He says this is the easiest and most cost-effective way for 1MDB to convince the people that there are no wrongdoings.

Officials would come tomorrow to inspect and assess the cost of repairing the block.

Kelantan Umno says state facing leadership crisis.

Chief secretary to the government Ali Hamsa says Dzulkifli will hold the post until July 2021.

MH370 | The latest piece of debris being examined in Australia.

Bukit Mertajam's Steven Sim laments one contract is even an 'official secret' cloaked from MPs' eyes.

COMMENT | Why are other major DAP leaders silent about snap Penang elections?

UPDATED 4.50PM | Abu Kassim, his two deputies Shukri Abdul and Mustafar Ali, are leaving the commission.

Aziz says he would give full cooperation to the police and urged other parties involved to follow suit.

Penang DAP chief says other 'side' issues can be discussed later.

Adnan is seeking leave to appeal over ruling allowing the striking-out of his suit.

The DAP MP poses 10 questions to attorney-general Apandi regarding the 1MDB scandal.

He was previously minister in the PM’s Dept in charge of economic affairs.

UPDATED 3.55PM | This is what the public expects him to do, argues the senior lawyer.

Maintaining truth in educating is not just about the things we do, or not all things considered. It’s about being straightforward. None of us are flawless professionals, most likely that would be way off the mark.

Irwan Serigar, however, refuses to answer on other 1MDB-related questions.

COMMENT | That he wasn’t suitable for a range of reasons is hard to contest.

Photographs of the pupils with bruises and injuries went viral on social media.

This was Abu Kassim's message to all officers and staff, according to MACC strategic communications director.

Alleges Justo, wife forced to be part of campaign to accuse Sarawak Report of conspiring against Najib.

The applicants are seeking to overturn a COA ruling that his prosecution was null and void.

A street survey finds many little informed about the new law, with some expressing concern.

MH370 | Relatives hold up protest signs outside the Foreign Ministry in Beijing.

Most of the governments in power will try their best to remain relevant and to prove they got it right in every action they do. And one shouldn’t rack one’s brain’s out in thinking what’s the objective behind it.

It was reported that the AirAsia plane came within 152m of a Jetstar flight that was about to land.

Nobody was injured in the crash which took place outside of school hours.

Yeow Kheng Chew is charged with acquiring Kencana Petroleum shares, while two others are charged with abetting him.

Mujahid says PAS deputy president's remark in a Chinese daily showed he tried to 'interfere' in the business of Harapan.

MP SPEAKS | Asean is now a toothless tiger and spineless bloc shrinking from the South China Sea ruling.

YOURSAY | ‘I don't think the DOJ would take this step if it is not 200 percent certain.'

UPDATED 11.13AM | The ex-PetroSaudi man struck a deal to confess blackmail linked to 1MDB data, says Guardian.

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

COMMENT | The US suit to seize allegedly siphoned funds may spell the beginning of the end.

COMMENT | The rakyat are looking up to their Rulers to put an end to this scandal.

COMMENT | What has our education system produced after 58 years of Independence?

SATIRE | Foreign critics of Malaysia's handling of the 1MDB scandal should understand corruption as defined here.

The statement by Deloitte and 1MDB that the audited financial statements of 2013 and 2014 of 1MDB can no longer be relied upon poses a very serious question of whether both accounts in the respective years were properly audited by Deloitte.

YOURSAY | ‘Someone ought to lodge a police report against Umno Youth.’

Tourism Selangor's event also seeks to highlight unique culture and heritage of the native people.

YOURSAY | ‘Despite holding their tongue, they still get hit by these desperadoes.’

The world over, governments and environment protection groups are working tirelessly to create awareness on the importance of protecting the environment. It is of no surprise that environmental issues such as air pollution, spills and ineffective waste management do result in adverse consequences.

C4 highlights the disclaimers 'this gift is not an act of corruption' revealed in the DOJ suits.