Archive - 10 October 2016

Elizabeth Wong says tests by S'gor gov't reveal the opposite of DOE's findings.

This is part of 'Ops Water' probe in Sabah on corruption in infrastructure projects.

Malaysians should admit that we have all given the ‘one finger salute’ every now and then when our choler is at its limit. And of course, some of us will resort to curses and shouts of ridicule as well.

Noh Omar says red shirts an NGO, nothing to do with Selangor Umno.

The Malaysian Bar is perturbed by the arrest of Sidek Kamiso and the handling of the police investigations against him for an allegedly insulting tweet on Sept 16, 2016, purportedly concerning the death of PAS spiritual leader Haron Din.

Red shirts leader says accounts related to him closed, although checks show they are still available.

The conduct of the red shirts is alarmingly provocative and threatening the peace of the nation and the lives of its citizens.

DAP rep frets over language poser

Next week, the port city of Tianjin, China will play host to government officials 10 Asean countries along with India, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea along with that of the host country. These 16 countries are attending the 15th round of negotiation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

UPDATED 8.23PM | He says gov't also wants to extend assistance and benefits to the people in 2017 Budget.

While the nation is being directed to a frenzy to claim the coveted glory of ‘high-income nation’, the ground reality speaks volumes of another reality.

Court fines him RM2,000 for causing hurt, another RM2,000 for failing to register home.

To face the increasing cost of living, many families today are two-income families; with both the husband and wife working. To manage their homes then, including taking care of their children, the families hire maids. Yet consumers continue to suffer from the entire maid employment process.

On the 14th World Day Against the Death Penalty, Oct 10, 2016, Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) urges Malaysia to expedite the abolition of the death penalty, and to impose a moratorium on all executions against the death penalty.

“Whether or not they give their votes, bribery is a sin.”

The debate was crammed with moments that can at best be described as petty and at worse vicious.

Mahfuz Omar says this if the rulers feel they have no power to sack the PM.

But don't write Trump off yet, others say, as it's the voters who decide.

Egged and kicked, Kusaini Kassim expresses gratitude to the traffic officer who came to his rescue.

Before deciding on its use, gov't will engage and educate public, says Nancy Shukri.

Sources familiar with the probe say the former minister is not in their crosshairs.

PJ police chief says an inspection of the areas surrounding the college found no suspicious object.

They claim the charge, involving almost RM15 million, is incomplete.

Singapore police charges two former BSI bankers amid an ongoing investigation.

Jamal says he didn’t post it but Andy Yong wants a police probe

Baljit was only suggesting that more women candidates be fielded, explains Azmar Md Ilias.

MP SPEAKS | This redelineation a massive gerrymandering exercise, which BN can pass in Parliament with the simple majority needed.

If you look at the 14th general election (GE14) from a ‘feng shui’ angle, you will understand that it is the most crucial GE for the country, thus far.

It focuses on Malay interests, but also takes heed of needs of non-Malays, Cheras Umno chief tells the Penang CM.

Transparency International-Malaysia hails the aggressive crackdown by the MACC on graft in the public sector.

It says no non-Malays were appointed as ministry secretaries-general during his tenure, but...

Without mentioning names, the CM says they may have differences of opinion but can at least agree on clean elections.

'Now that Anina has become a Bersatu member, the matter has become academic,' says her lawyer.

It cites 'investigation leaks' to reveal SRC's ex-managing director allegedly managed PM's accounts.

UPDATED 12.14PM | He says it's inconceivable huge amounts could be channelled without state's knowledge.

This pleases Penang CM Lim Guan Eng, who goes on to deny Jamal's fake account claim.

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia must end crime, not life, if it wants to be respected internationally.

Donald Trump says Bill Clinton had done worse to women.

UPDATED 1.40PM | The fact that applicants took part in a street protest must first be established, court rules. 

YOURSAY |’ Leave economy to the pros, not politicians playing with race and religion’.

EXCLUSIVE | In this interview, Dr M appears to switch from his earlier stand that ex-DPM is the top pick for PM, if opposition wins GE14.

Hashim, the Perlis PAS commissioner, takes over from the post, following the death of Haron Din.

He and a foreigner are among 16 arrested in six locations in the country between Sept 21 and Oct 6, IGP says.

UPDATED 9.59AM| Harapan on the other hand fields women for their brains, she tells Gerakan's Baljit.

Not allowing the Malay mind to be stretched.

YOURSAY | ‘It seems strange that the huge elephant in the room is being ignored.’

INTERVIEW | Even if Trump takes over, Congress will keep a check, says outgoing US envoy.

It puts out notice for quotations for items to be used during the forthcoming polls.

YOURSAY | ‘BN provides the manure of race and religious politics that sustains PAS.’

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