Archive - 1 October 2016

M’sian law students express concern over proposed LPA amendments

M’sian law students express concern over proposed LPA amendments

Malaysian law students are gravely concerned over the proposal by the Malaysian government to amend several provisions of the Legal Profession Act 1976 (‘LPA’).

Is political financing reform a fallacy?

Is political financing reform a fallacy?

I read with curiosity the proposals made by the National Consultative Committee on Political Financing. I will just concentrate on two aspects. The first was to scrap the spending limit imposed on parties and candidates. The second was to introduce anti-victimisation mechanisms to address the concerns of the opposition that their funders might be discriminated against when donations were made public.

Najib tells Muslims to stay away from 'puppet masters'

Najib tells Muslims to stay away from 'puppet masters'

They want to topple a democratically elected govt, says Najib in Maal Hijrah message.

Don't confuse people over water issue, Noh tells S'gor

Don't confuse people over water issue, Noh tells S'gor

He zeroes in on claims of alleged sabotage.

Arrest Jamal like how you swoop down on us, DAP rep urges cops

Arrest Jamal like how you swoop down on us, DAP rep urges cops

This is after Jamal and his red shirts clashed with Bersih campaigners in Teluk Intan.

MCA slams opposition for being 'immature' about political funding

MCA slams opposition for being 'immature' about political funding

They are only playing politics, says MCA vice-president Chua Tee Yong.

Permata's accounts? Look in DAP's backyard first, Rosmah's aide tells Yeo

Permata's accounts? Look in DAP's backyard first, Rosmah's aide tells Yeo

Rizal says Yeo Bee Yin's invitation to Permata is only to educate her about the programme.

Kelantan Loggers Association denies forest clearing claims in Gua Musang

Kelantan Loggers Association denies forest clearing claims in Gua Musang

Group says they had tried to negotiate with the Orang Asli group but to no avail.

Najib: Hosting F1 race good for global exposure

Najib: Hosting F1 race good for global exposure

This year's Malaysian round will attract more attention than ever, says PM.

Bersih and red shirts clash in Teluk Intan

Bersih and red shirts clash in Teluk Intan

UPDATED 7.42PM | The ruckus starts when red shirt leader Jamal Md Yunos tries to grab a banner from a Bersih participant.

PAS info chief: Hadi resting at IJN, health improving

PAS info chief: Hadi resting at IJN, health improving

UPDATED 7.21PM | Nasrudin says Hadi's hectic schedule had left him fatigued.

Police: Pulau Gaya kidnap victim freed

Police: Pulau Gaya kidnap victim freed

He was kidnapped by six armed men on Sept 27.

Woman, 60, confirmed as eighth Zika case

Woman, 60, confirmed as eighth Zika case

Investigation shows she never visited any Zika infection endemic countries nor met with Zika patients.

Rafizi: Declaring assets will stop political corruption, not funding laws

Rafizi: Declaring assets will stop political corruption, not funding laws

UPDATED 6.36PM | The fuss over new funding legislation is way off mark, says the Pandan MP.

BN consensus on Hadi's bill 'doubtful', says Gerakan Youth deputy chief

BN consensus on Hadi's bill 'doubtful', says Gerakan Youth deputy chief

Andy Yong says there was no specific BN meeting to discuss the bill, nor has Gerakan president briefed party on it.

Cops to probe anti-Guan Eng red shirts riders under PAA

Cops to probe anti-Guan Eng red shirts riders under PAA

Organisers allegedly failed to notify the police about the red shirt rally.

MP lodges report against EC for acts 'detrimental to democracy'

MP lodges report against EC for acts 'detrimental to democracy'

The EC's lopsided redelineation robs voters of equal representation, says Klang MP.

Cops probe commotion involving Orang Asli, loggers in Gua Musang

Cops probe commotion involving Orang Asli, loggers in Gua Musang

Kelantan police chief urges media to be balanced.

Kit Siang regrets Ku Li now playing race card

Kit Siang regrets Ku Li now playing race card

Focus should be integrity versus corruption, not Malay versus Chinese, he says.

'Stop intimidation, violence against Orang Asli'

'Stop intimidation, violence against Orang Asli'

UPDATED 10.04PM | It is the Orang Asli's duty to defend the forests from any destruction, trespassing and logging, says JKOASM.

After second NCC proposal, Nazir admits ‘feeling desperate’

After second NCC proposal, Nazir admits ‘feeling desperate’

His Instagram post gets an unexpected response from AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes

Festive kick-off for Bersih 5 convoy in Kota Baru

Festive kick-off for Bersih 5 convoy in Kota Baru

As nationwide tour begins, Husam urges Malays to come out to rally regardless if PAS joins in.

Bersih 5 claims Lumut convoy attacked by red shirts bikers

Bersih 5 claims Lumut convoy attacked by red shirts bikers

Over 30 bikers harass the convoy's vehicles while cops record incident, says Mandeep.

Prophet never labelled anyone, Hanipa tells 'intolerant' PAS

Prophet never labelled anyone, Hanipa tells 'intolerant' PAS

He says the calling of opponents of Hadi's bill infidel is typical behaviour that caused him to leave PAS.

Red shirts flood Gurney Drive in anti-Bersih, anti-Guan Eng protest

Red shirts flood Gurney Drive in anti-Bersih, anti-Guan Eng protest

UPDATED 3.29PM | They demand that Penang CM Lim Guan Eng resign and that police reject the Bersih 5 rally.

Ku Nan stops question on Rafizi's EC bill, says MP is a little...

Ku Nan stops question on Rafizi's EC bill, says MP is a little...

'Who is Rafizi in the first place?' says the Umno sec-gen, gesturing his finger to his head.

Jamal-Bersih tiff if unabated may end in riots, warns Umno sec-gen

Jamal-Bersih tiff if unabated may end in riots, warns Umno sec-gen

UPDATED 2.58PM | Tengku Adnan urges both sides to stop 'hurting each other's feelings' and go back to their happy place.

BN has reached consensus on Hudud Bill, says Ku Nan

BN has reached consensus on Hudud Bill, says Ku Nan

UPDATED 2.51PM | However, the Umno secretary-general won't reveal what the decision is.

Family wants Prisons Dept probed for negligence over inmate's death

Family wants Prisons Dept probed for negligence over inmate's death

This, after a second autopsy showing Azri Mohamed died from what was a treatable infection.

MCA Wanita asks if Jamal too has IS links, urges cops to probe

MCA Wanita asks if Jamal too has IS links, urges cops to probe

How else would the red shirts leader have information about Bersih's alleged links, asks Heng Seai Kie.

Jakarta cops probe screening of porn film on billboard

Jakarta cops probe screening of porn film on billboard

The screening went on for 20 minutes until a trader cut off the electric cable.

‘It’s about EC’s independence, not taking away its powers’

‘It’s about EC’s independence, not taking away its powers’

Some analysts disagree with Rafizi - the issue is not about whether EC can redelineate boundaries.

Ku Li’s DAP-bashing is a cynical play for Umno leadership

Ku Li’s DAP-bashing is a cynical play for Umno leadership

COMMENT | The question to ask is: why is Ku Li trying to frighten the Malays?

Only a dim bulb doesn’t know who MO1 is

Only a dim bulb doesn’t know who MO1 is

YOURSAY | ‘A simple ‘no comment’, would have saved Noh Omar.’

Meet the first Malaysian Paralympics medalist

Meet the first Malaysian Paralympics medalist

'How do I show my son a sustainable future when I live in a dump like this?' asks Mariappan.

EC malapportionment slammed; Najib backs funding reforms; ‘BN behind athletes' success’

EC malapportionment slammed; Najib backs funding reforms; ‘BN behind athletes' success’

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

Hadi’s private member’s bill is nothing but testing the waters

Hadi’s private member’s bill is nothing but testing the waters

COMMENT | Everything boils down to the votes that they can garner from each effort.

I will accept invitation, please get Permata’s accounts ready

I will accept invitation, please get Permata’s accounts ready

ADUN SPEAKS | The best way to clear Permata is to disclose its accounts for the past nine years.

PM perfected tools Dr M used to sabotage democracy

PM perfected tools Dr M used to sabotage democracy

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir, you started the destruction of the checks and balance ...’.

Here's how to legalise money politics - lift election spending limits

Here's how to legalise money politics - lift election spending limits

YOURSAY | ‘This is like ancient warfare, cutting off the food supply to the enemy’s camp.’