Archive - 18 October 2016

Its director-general Nadzri Siron says proposal being studied for suitability of implementation.

They violated Civil Defence Force standard operating procedures, says APM.

Red shirts leader suggests Bersih made it up to court support and sympathy.

Education Ministry wants incident involving Civil Defence Force officer probed so it won't happen again.

UPDATED 8.01PM | Bersih chairperson lodges police report on threat from alleged Malaysian IS operatives.

Veteran lawmaker moots constitutional change to obtain more revenue.

It finds blogger had defamed ex-MP Sukri Mohamed in alleging he had embezzled monies.

They are Suhail Wan Azahar, Luqman Hakim and Luqman Nul Haqim.

Health ministry’s yearly allocation slashed by between RM250m and RM300m this year.

He refutes opposition allegations that a state election will be held in Johor.

But she cannot guarantee non-interference if amendments to the Legal Profession Act 1976 are passed.

UPDATED 6.30M | PARLIAMENT | MPs curious how joining new China-led bank will affect ties with superpowers.

This is despite the MIC president previously pledging to quit cabinet over the Islamic criminal law.

‘The only ongoing court case is the case between Kelantan against Petronas and the federal government.’

PARLIAMENT | From highways to ports, the final say seems to rest on the physical planning council.

Police say there was a shootout but family queries wounds on the bodies.

'My next wish is to celebrate Christmas at my new home,' says former national sprinter.

Previous court rulings have said government can't sue as it is 'not a living thing'.

They were assured natives without birth certs or ICs would to be given proper documents, they say.

An ex-FAM official believes the 'motivational' PM has the winning formula for Malaysian football.

‘They (foreign vessels) leave a trail of destruction,’ says Chief Minister Adenan.

'Unprotected and unguided, their youth makes them vulnerable to negative activities,' says minister.

Wisma Putra says the launch was another violation of the UN Security Council resolutions.

Need for provisions in Budget 2017 to boost Malaysian exports.

Minister says measures have already been introduced to minimise GST's impact on rakyat.

Finance Minister II Johari Abdul Ghani says this during Ministers' Question Time.

He will speak on the global perspective of democratic practice, says Wan Saiful from Ideas.

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the City Council of Penang Island (MBPP) to take action on canopies that obstruct the roads in Little India, particularly on China Street, Penang Street, King Street and Market Street.

'And only those in the opposition will be stoned for sexual offences.'

UPDATED 4.42PM | ‘We have yet to see the details of the proposal,’ says PKR's Azmin Ali.

UPDATED 4.33PM | MB says the judicial review application will be filed latest by tomorrow.

It is widely acknowledged that food security is a now amongst the major concerns of the world. It is predicted that by 2050 we will not have enough food to feed the planet, and yet today statistics indicate that we waste almost one third of all food that we produce.

UPDATED 2.58PM | He responds to Husam's statement on Nik Aziz's advice for PAS members to join Bersih rallies.

No media should be harassed while carrying out duties, it says after lodging a police report.

On March 31, 2016, Dewan Rakyat speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia had decided that all questions pertaining to the RM2.6 billion political donation deposited into Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s personal accounts are sub judice.

UPDATE 5.41PM | Malaysian halal food guideline says halal food cannot be named after non-halal food, to avoid confusion.

Rizal Mansor asks if the Bersih chief is displaying double standards.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says Malaysian airport and border security had been increased.

CM uses official figures to soothe Gerakan's doubts on Penang top spot in economic growth.

This is in a bid to assuage voters unhappy with his leadership and rising living costs.

MP SPEAKS | The latest redelineation proposals prove this ruling regime will desperately resort to any means to ensure its survival.

This is on his ruling yesterday that ministers need not respond to questions on DOJ suit as it's sub judice.

UPDATED 2.05PM | They say the focus is not about changing penalty provisions of Act 355.

The phenomenon affected villages in several districts in Kedah, Selangor and Perak.

This came after a tradesman’s dog got among Sean Brian Unwin’s prized flock of chickens.

Mahasiswa Amanah urges cuts in PMD budget instead, or face backlash.

Idris Haron claims he was privy to the rulers' meeting.

Chief secretary says will look at S'pore's modus operandi first.

UPDATED 1.20PM I Federal Court says no merit in Malay daily’s leave application.

In my opinion, none of us (Indians) should be happy with Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s speech at the recent annual general meeting of the MIC last Sunday.

The news of the day is the Goods and Services Tax or GST (again!) and Malaysia’s economy.

DAP youth chief slams UM for issuing show-cause letter to Tangkap MO1 rally leader.

Umno VP and DPM pushes the buck to his party superior.

Mustapa Mohamed met the PM last week to discuss the Miti’s proposals to strengthen the economy.

COMMENT | His widely-watched visit to China functions as a litmus test of his sincerity.

The recent worldwide ban on all eight species of pangolinsby the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (Cites) has brought cheer to the conservation community.

Concerns raised about whether Trump would accept defeat or question the legality of a Clinton presidency.

The Bersih chief often gets death threats, but this one has her worrying about her sons.

DPM's position appears to discredit 'red-shirts' leader Jamal Yunos' allegations against Bersih. 

It is difficult to reconcile with the countless scandals rocking the nation with news of misappropriation of money and corruption. We have just read the amazing events around the Sabah Water Department issue. A total of RM114 million seized, of which RM53.7 million was in cash, RM60 million in bank accounts in addition to luxury cars, jewellery, 127 land titles, branded watches and handbags.

UPDATED 12PM | Jason Loo accuses supporter of consortium and Penang government of harrassment.

Hishamudin's comment comes after Pandikar's ruling that ministers need not answer questions posed regarding the DOJ suit.

UPDATED 11.50AM | Gerakan Youth leader believes decision was made by the court in their 'judicial wisdom'.

PARLIAMENT | It is dropped from fourth item to seventh, and may move down again if more government motions come in.

YOURSAY | ‘Someone please tell the Permaisuri of Johor that she is wrong.’

Its chief Liew Chin Tong says those intending to call for a snap election will never admit it until the time is ripe to hold it.

COMMENT | The debate underneath Hadi's motion, or perceived hudud bill, is not only a religious one, but very much a political one.

YOURSAY | ‘There must be a law against such despicable and deplorable acts.’

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

It should be needs-based and help should be extended to members of other communities in need as well, he says.

MP SPEAKS | The government cannot allow the existing punitive system that has victimised taxi drivers for decades to persist.

YOURSAY | ‘Now we know how Najib got to play golf with Obama.’

‘Serve to Lead’ our nation out of the quagmire.