
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’).

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

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.

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

He zeroes in on claims of alleged sabotage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He was kidnapped by six armed men on Sept 27.

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

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

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

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

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

Kelantan police chief urges media to be balanced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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