Archive - 29 September 2016

Earlier today, UM’s clarification on Facebook suggested his ‘dr’ title may not be real.

Tuan Ibrahim and Generasi chair Roslan accuse Isa Samad of investing in overseas ventures.

‘There has been too much misinformation over the past few weeks,’ says the polls reform group.

Key to issue is whether Najib is suing as PM, or in personal capacity, as a public figure cannot sue for defamation.

This follows a shortage of raw water supply at the Gemas Baru Water Treatment Plant.

Nur Sakinah Naim, 19, is safe, says mother.

It says the wave of retrenchments doesn't reflect the industry's employment climate.

Khalid Omar pleads not guilty to 16 counts involving more than RM1.28 million.

This is over his tweet that had allegedly insulted Islam.

This is his second prison term in a year, and reignites concerns about censorship.

Cross-border trade promises to be a lucrative endeavour, even if the business only targets the Southeast Asia region and its 600 million-strong population. However, few are the entrepreneurs and SMEs who move into this lucrative international market, with many claiming too many barriers to entry.

UPDATED 6.45PM | He submits a Private Member's Bill for a constitutional change on redelineation.

It will be on the trustability of witness who owned vehicle that rammed into the DPP's car.

'We practise the politics of mutual respect.'

UPDATED 6.04PM | It says Rafizi's response to Bersih and C4 raises questions about the two groups' funding.

UPDATED 5.56PM | He is initially speechless when asked about 40pct BN supporters who want action against MO1.

Minister Ong Ka Chuan thinks Malaysians should be trained to speak truthfully in surveys.

His refusal to vacate post will put undue pressure on civil servants who have to testify in court, says its chief.

Nga also submits a motion to compel cabinet ministers to declare assets to Parliament.

They are working together only because they are both against the NSC Act, he holds.

This follows with Sessions Court judge ruling that a prima facie case can be bought against Dr Fathi Munzir Nadzri.

Lawyer says post-mortem will be conducted tomorrow.

UPDATED 4.23PM | It also asks other nations to help bring to account those culpable for downing of MAS flight.

His firm's website says he has an honorary PhD on entrepreneurship from UM.

The 40-year-old faces a possible maximum fine of RM50,000 or a maximum one year's jail, or both.

Judge acquits ex-RMAF sergeant and a businessman at end of prosecution's case, without ordering them to enter their defence.

It's now used for agriculture, says Kelantan Forestry director Zahari Ibrahim.

Tengku Razaleigh argues two new parties will now be in the battle for Malay votes, against Umno, PAS and PKR.

UPDATED 1.21PM | 'Don't think that the gov't only fights for one side,' says DPM.

We finally have an official report which said MH17 was brought down by a BUK missile fired from pro-Russian held territory in Ukraine.

COMMENT | The constitution allows voters a choice and a right not to register as voters.

One lawyer says yes, another says such powers would destabilise the country.

They were involved in a blockade along a logging trail in the interior of Gua Musang.

YOURSAY | ‘What is more important to them is what the gov't can offer them’.

UPDATED 12.01PM | EC's actions show, at best, that it's incompetent; at worst, it's sabotaging the electoral process, he says.

MH17 | Interim report issued by the Joint Investigation Team confirms the aircraft was hit with a BUK missile, says Liow Tiong Lai.

At 9am, the ringgit traded at 4.1120/1170 to the US dollar.

The three-day visit yields RM1.5 billion potential investment.

UPDATED 12.38PM | Supporting early childhood care not same as backing Rosmah, Yeo says.

The former PM was considered a megalomaniac leader by those who worked for him then, says the communications minister.

YOURSAY | ‘If Tian Chua wasn't considered a hero previously, he is now.’

COMMENT | No hope for us to become an advanced, 'truly Asian' nation until all our leaders are committed to a just and equitable nation.

Law expert Aziz Bari says it's a conflict of interest for PM to present the Agong's views on the Citizens' Declaration.

I refer to the recent media coverage of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) defaulters being blacklisted from travelling by the Immigration Department.

‘Pilihanraya Kampus Universiti Malaya (UM)’ or Campus Election of the Universiti Malaya (‘PRKUM’) is an annual election which allows UM students to choose their representatives. Much like the general election, there is a ‘pro-government’ party which is called Penggerak Mahasiswa (‘Penggerak’). Also, there are five opposition parties this year. The campus election is held by UM.

My father may not be an eloquent man, but he speaks up for what he believes in, says Nurulhidayah.

I believe the conventional taxis have served us for so many decades and there are pros and cons of their existence in the cyber-age.

VOXPOP | Malaysiakini hits the streets to get the public's views.

They cautiously welcome Invoke's attempt to encourage the youth to register as voters.

YOURSAY | ‘By saying broken English is ‘okay’ we are preparing ourselves to lose.’

The latest attempt at incriminating Clare Rewcastle-Brown-Sarawak Report is simply pathetic. It is clearly the work of idiotic ignoramuses. It illustrates zilch knowledge of covert communication, zero understanding of writing and of British style of speech, and very low IQ.

A chance for the people to turn the tables.

There has been a continuous debate over the redelineation proposal by the Election Commission (EC) for the last few weeks. Objections have been mounting from both sides of the political divide. It’s not necessary to jump over this redelineation because at the end of the day the voters will decide who to vote for during elections.

In a veiled swipe at PKR, Tuan Ibrahim says PAS will be better off working in a coalition of honest partners.

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

M'sians abroad are unable to register as voters in nine out of 10 overseas missions surveyed.