Archive - 27 October 2016

Dahlan Maamor was suspended by Bernama chairperson Azman Ujang.

Scorpion Foundation and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s (MoEF) Law Enforcement Agency has smashed an international pangolin trade syndicate in Borneo. In a joint press conference of the MoEF’s agency and Scorpion Foundation today, David Muhammad from the agency revealed that his agency arrested two persons and confiscated 200kg of pangolin meat utilising information from Scorpion Foundation.

Five weeks in the States cannot be penned here. The trip was overwhelming, and I am still digesting, but there are certain pertinent points I would love to share:

I am reading with great interest the on-going debates about the amendment in the Federal Constitution which purportedly ‘demoted’ Sarawak’s status from a ‘region’ to a ‘state’. My name was mentioned as one of the Sarawak MPs who ‘supported’ the amendment. I will not apologise for it was a collective decision and accept full responsibility for what happened because it was a better option to move forward at that time as far as our nation building process was concerned.

T'ganu Islamic Affairs Dept exposed case amounting to about RM1m.

This is compared to the federal government's efforts, says Azmin.

Today, Oct 27 marks the 29th year of the massive Operasi Lalang swoop by the Barisan Nasional government in 1987 in detaining over 100 Malaysian voices of conscience - politicians, educationists, environmentalists, religious leaders and activists, jailed for periods unknown to them, without judge or jury, denied the right to counsel, and detention without trial all in the name of protecting the national security of the nation.

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says humanity comes alive when our hearts beat as one.

UPDATED 7.45PM | Fire Dept says there was a small fire there due to a faulty socket.

‘From our probe, Ahmad Tarmizi Mohamad Sayuti is not a bomb expert,’ says IGP.

Husni has revealed he was under heavy stress due to the 1MDB scandal.

R Sri Sanjeevan had been charged with various offences and pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Najib is eyeing more Chinese investment in infrastructure and manufacturing. Defence deals may also be discussed.

This is part of the Podesta Emails leak.

‘This level of contamination cannot be treated easily,’ says exco member Elizabeth Wong.

Rozaimi claims some quarters have been spreading inaccurate info about the discussion.
 

Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia says this is done in order to cut costs.

RCI should also look at hospital support services.

Both Trump and Clinton have opposed the ratification and enforcement of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

He says there are concerns over the remaining amount owed to KWAP.

Still harping on the matter, Gerakan state leaders submit a memorandum to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today.

DCA responsible for tracking aircraft in Malaysian airspace and losing track of flight could lead to loss of aircraft, lawyer for family argues.

Lawyer says defamation suit was supposed to be before Justice Nantha Balan's court.

COMMENT | ‘I would hope for some sign of contrition by our supposedly born-again democrat.’

Exco member R Vidyananthan says the state gov’t and public were still mourning the incident.

We say we're a democratic country, but we don't act like the lawmakers we refer to, says Dewan Rakyat speaker.

George @ Juaari Majid was alleged to have paid RM8,999,999.30 to How Kim San.

UPDATED 3.51PM | This may have happened when they debated Budget 2017 in the Dewan Rakyat, says the speaker.

UPDATED 5.30PM | 'Non-PAS Malays' are filling in the vacuum left by the Islamist party, it says.

H'ng says BN's question is not about how successful the fishing industry is now, but when it actually started in Penang.

UPDATED 5PM | They urge the public to donate to their cause, as they aim to raise RM500,000.

A nightmare of Cartesian absurdities?

Lim Mah Hui also wants state gov't to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement capabilities.

A Petaling Jaya school is accused of disrespecting Hindu students.

They will send probe report to Domestic Trade Ministry for action.

Institution of Engineers Malaysia offers it services to upgrade safety standards.

'Budget 2017 falls short of really addressing economic issues and rakyat's concerns.'

He proposes hybrid model which gives weight to non-academic achievements.

The claim was made in a motion brought by DAP MP Steven Sim.

Eco World International aims to list on Bursa in the first quarter of 2017.

Mother who admitted chaining the girl as punishment for skipping school has since been released.

MP SPEAKS | In Asean, M'sia joins only 'least developed' Laos and Myanmar as those who have not.

This follows last week's suspension of opposition's push for a referendum to remove president.

This is according to a report produced by the Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand.

Six teachers also died in the attack by planes that are believed to be Russian.

Early reports suggest no one was directly killed or hurt.

'Cooking oil prices will rise just like other basic commodities and services such as toll rates.'
 

The second incident in the operation theatre is due to a short circuit.

UPDATED 1.44PM I 'Gov't should handle huge deficit country is facing and high prices faced by rakyat.'

The medical solutions provider is servicing 12 other hospitals, says deputy health minister.

They were hijacked by armed robbers off Bintulu Port on Tuesday.

The PAC member says he had a better attendance record than most, until Hasan took over.

'As the jurisdiction of the court is limited, it is up to the state legislature or the federal legislature to extend it.'

‘The biggest budget casualty has to be education.’

NUTP wants to know fate of lecturers and students with the budget's closure of nine teachers’ training institutes.

Last Friday, I received a telephone call from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s (UKM) chapter of the Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) to inform me that my invitation to speak at their national conference on Sunday had been abruptly cancelled by the UKM administration, apparently on the account that I was “controversial”.

Second Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani says 1MDB hasn't been able to appoint a new auditor.

It behooves the transport minister to come clean and tell the public why Section 42 of the Road Transport Act is not being used on the Mat Rempits. Is it because the mandatory fine of not less than RM5,000.00 for the first offence is too harsh, as those unable to pay will have to serve time in prison, and that may cost the government some votes? Why is the government giving them face?

YOURSAY | ‘Debt servicing will soon overtake education spending as the biggest expenditure…’

YOURSAY | 'The PM and you, Mr Speaker, have disgraced the House of Parliament.'

Siti Kasim says two police reports have already been lodged against her.

Muhammad Rozaimi Ramle is considering releasing audio recording of the meeting.

Nasruddin Hassan calls for harmonious debate, but insists all Muslim MPs must support the hudud bill.

Serdang MP says declaring political funding may open one to abuse, just like what Bersih supporters are facing.

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

Mahfuz Omar says Pandikar’s earlier ruling can serve as an ‘escape route’ to avoid the hot potato.

YOURSAY | ‘One can recall his inability to explain to reporters what those so-called units were.’

A motion to suspend the DAP MP for six months is the second item of the Order Paper for today.