Archive - 30 July 2016

Dr M’s new party will give no impact, says Zambry

Dr M’s new party will give no impact, says Zambry

He says the establishment of a new party would only fire up unity among Umno members.

Immediate action to tackle border infiltration, says DPM

Immediate action to tackle border infiltration, says DPM

Zahid Hamidi says the gov’t has always acted swiftly to overcome problems.

S’pore central bank examining Goldman on work related to 1MDB bond deals

S’pore central bank examining Goldman on work related to 1MDB bond deals

The MAS has been questioning banks and financial institutions since last year.

C4: Mustafar would be more useful in MACC, instead of Immigration

C4: Mustafar would be more useful in MACC, instead of Immigration

‘He could do more wiping out of corruption as head of MACC,’ says Cynthia Gabriel.

Civil society raise concerns about new MACC chief

Civil society raise concerns about new MACC chief

NGOs are worried if Dzulkifli Ahmad can carry out his duties without fear or favour.

Chief justice wants AG relieved as judicial division head

Chief justice wants AG relieved as judicial division head

Paperwork for the move is in the works and will be ready next year, says Ariffin.

Law expert: Appointment of key civil servants raises eyebrows

Law expert: Appointment of key civil servants raises eyebrows

Aziz Bari wonders if the relevant service commissions are doing their job properly.

NGOs lodge reports over Namewee video for disrespecting Islam

NGOs lodge reports over Namewee video for disrespecting Islam

They lodge 10 reports claiming the video 'Oh My God' is offensive to Muslims.

Proham: Strengthen institutional governance for check and balance

Proham: Strengthen institutional governance for check and balance

Our parliamentary democracy is built on the principle of ‘check and balance’ of the executive who have been elected by the people. Independent institutions have the role of preventing abuse of power in public office and taking appropriate action on wrongdoers. Public accountability and good governance are an integral part of human rights and citizens’ action which are guaranteed by our Federal Constitution.

Lim gives thumbs up to Chow Kon Yeow as possible next CM

Lim gives thumbs up to Chow Kon Yeow as possible next CM

Guan Eng says the Penang DAP chair is his choice of replacement should he be convicted.

Asked about 1MDB, Najib says 'there's nothing, all's usual'

Asked about 1MDB, Najib says 'there's nothing, all's usual'

The PM says he will continue to lead as the nation's number one.

Rhoma Irama’s party among five approved by Indonesia

Rhoma Irama’s party among five approved by Indonesia

Eight parties had applied to be registered but three did not meet the conditions.

Report: Kota Baru council defends sexy posters fine

Report: Kota Baru council defends sexy posters fine

'We do not allow the display of posters with sexy models at public areas,' says Kota Baru municipal council president Zamri Ismail.

Indonesia detains seven after attacks on Buddhist temples

Indonesia detains seven after attacks on Buddhist temples

Police say they were part of a mob that damaged three temples in Tanjung Balai.

Muhyiddin sympathises with Anwar, but waffles on his freedom

Muhyiddin sympathises with Anwar, but waffles on his freedom

UPDATED 4.13PM | Muhyiddin stops short of saying he supports releasing Anwar from jail.

Wan Azizah is opposition leader, insists Muhyiddin

Wan Azizah is opposition leader, insists Muhyiddin

UPDATED 3.51PM | This is in response to speculation that he should become opposition leader.

1MDB 'strewn all over' DOJ report, Najib told

1MDB 'strewn all over' DOJ report, Najib told

UPDATED 2.54PM | Kit Siang is shocked at PM's claim the forfeitures do not directly involve the fund.

Muhyiddin joins PKR on 1MDB scandal roadshow

Muhyiddin joins PKR on 1MDB scandal roadshow

UPDATED 3.34PM | The ex-Umno deputy joins efforts to explain the scandal in simpler terms to the people.

'BN cannot wrest Kelantan from PAS in snap polls'

'BN cannot wrest Kelantan from PAS in snap polls'

Perkasa president and former Pasir Mas MP Ibrahim Ali weighs in on the proposed Kelantan snap polls.

DAP Youth mocks PAS' renewed confidence in judiciary

DAP Youth mocks PAS' renewed confidence in judiciary

Youth chief Wong Kah Woh says Nasruddin should go after 1MDB instead of DAP.

Ringgit set to breach 4.00-level against US dollar next week

Ringgit set to breach 4.00-level against US dollar next week

The local unit declined against the Singapore dollar to 3.0108/0169.

KJ: 'Tan Sri trio' police report nothing to do with Umno Youth

KJ: 'Tan Sri trio' police report nothing to do with Umno Youth

UPDATED 3.43 PM | It was lodged on an individual basis, says Khairy.

Loss of faith in K'tan gov't baseless, MB tells Umno

Loss of faith in K'tan gov't baseless, MB tells Umno

PAS MB Ahmad Yakob denies Kelantan Umno's claims of a need for snap polls because of infighting.

WSJ: US subpoenas Goldman Sachs for documents on 1MDB dealings

WSJ: US subpoenas Goldman Sachs for documents on 1MDB dealings

The daily reports the bank is complying and providing the documents to investigators.

‘Will KPMG also disown 1MDB audited accounts?’

‘Will KPMG also disown 1MDB audited accounts?’

MP SPEAKS | KPMG signed off the 1MDB accounts for the years ending March 2010, 2011 and 2012.

After Rayer's victory, Guan Eng goes on 'celaka' tirade against GST

After Rayer's victory, Guan Eng goes on 'celaka' tirade against GST

'Celaka GST, celaka GST,' says Lim.

Psychologist: Pokemon Go may help folk with psychological disorders

Psychologist: Pokemon Go may help folk with psychological disorders

‘It does confer benefits for all sorts of psychological conditions,’ says Dr Edward Chan.

FGV says not aware of potential suitors

FGV says not aware of potential suitors

The plantation group was commenting on a news report that FGV has attracted suitors.

Batten down the hatches me mateys, a storm be a-brewing

Batten down the hatches me mateys, a storm be a-brewing

SATIRE | When a new pirate leader becomes chief plunderer, one expects tumultuous times ahead.

Health Ministry ‘no’ to Risda planting ketum for export

Health Ministry ‘no’ to Risda planting ketum for export

Dr S Subramaniam says ketum had the characteristics of drugs like cannabis and heroin.

Ensure justice for victims of ‘finger and object’ rape

Ensure justice for victims of ‘finger and object’ rape

Following the gazetting of the Child Act (Amendment) 2015 on Monday, Women, Welfare and Community Well-being Minister of Sarawak Fatimah Abdullah has urged the Malaysian government to include a broader definition of rape in the amendments.

Bersih chief rues disdain shown at MACC officers

Bersih chief rues disdain shown at MACC officers

Maria Chin is astounded that certain quarters are against their efforts.

CM: Penang needs some debt so it can ask Najib for money

CM: Penang needs some debt so it can ask Najib for money

Otherwise, federal government will assume it's well off and doesn't need more money, says Lim.

Good-enough would be great

Good-enough would be great

High time for a gov’t that’s any good at all.

MACC top guns bid farewell; Najib deflects DOJ; 1MDB auditor search

MACC top guns bid farewell; Najib deflects DOJ; 1MDB auditor search

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

If opposition not united, snap Penang polls will not help

If opposition not united, snap Penang polls will not help

YOURSAY | ‘It must avoid three-cornered fights, whether in the snap polls if it happens, or in GE14.’

All eyes on Putrajaya and China over east coast rail project

All eyes on Putrajaya and China over east coast rail project

YOURSAY | ‘Never discussed at cabinet, but how much is the cost now? RM30b or RM60b?

There’ll be no ‘saving Malaysia’ without the Malays

There’ll be no ‘saving Malaysia’ without the Malays

YOURSAY | ‘A Malay-sian tsunami? Wishful thinking, but also wishful hoping.’