Archive - 3 November 2016

M Ramachelvam says it was used as a grant for a research study on migrant workers in Malaysia.

Its CEO says, however, EPF’s age of full withdrawal at 55 years remains unaffected.

He says the ex-PM was envious because Najib had secured huge investments.

The channel says Dahlan was suspended because ‘Bernama TV’ and ‘Ruang Bicara’ logos had appeared in his FB posting.

PARLIAMENT | ‘When China rose, Malaysia was given special attention,’ he says.

The PM was travelling from Beijing to Tianjin port, which takes less than 30 minutes.

‘One of the sources of pollution is chemical from a tanker lorry,’ says the IGP.

Plaintiff says the ruling was 'a victory for parliamentary democracy'.

'It is irresponsible for people to gather in public places and insult leaders and certain individuals,' says Sultan Ibrahim.

UPDATED 7.32PM | Bersih head and Merdeka Center director must answer to police over claims that their groups are funded by George Soros.

'It is needless for consumers to panic.'

But Fadillah says government must pay RM59.97 million in compensation to highway concessionaires for deferring the hike.

This is despite police rejecting their notice to hold it, says its deputy chief Haniza Mohamed Talha.

UPDATED 7PM | The sum to the PM, said to be from an Arab donor, was ‘for the good of an Islamic government’, he says.

Works minister says the gov't and EPF own Plus Group, not private cronies.

The Budget 2017 presented in Parliament by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, themed ‘Accelerating Growth, Ensuring Fiscal Prudence, Enhancing Well-being of the Rakyat’ highlighted the importance of protecting nature.

This is because they are not registered under ROS, says Zahid.

The meeting will discuss parliamentary immunity, following police probe on three ex-cabinet ministers.

This is the poser Pandikar responded with when queried about Najib's poor attendance record in Parliament.

DPM says ministry should also look into suggestions from NGOs, the media and the public.

He says the question of the process jeopardising the country’s sovereignty did not arise.

Former premier rallies the public to join Bersatu for 'national restoration'.

This will likely be possible by year-end, says Waze Google Malaysia sales manager.

The five-member team will investigate the OSF funding for the news portal.

UPDATE 6PM | Let the court decide if parliamentary immunity covers OSA, adds speaker.

The objections to the exercise filed by the state government are to be heard on Nov 18.

UPDATED 5.35PM | 'He was my former boss,' says the Dewan Rakyat speaker, with a light smile.

UPDATED 5.20PM | They chant 'Merah, merah' and 'Destroy Soros' before Jamal is allowed in.

IRB should prioritise auditing Jho Low over local businesses, says Penang CM.

PAS only open to parties that do not have a 'bad track record' with PAS during its time in Pakatan Rakyat, says Nik Abduh.

One is said to be in critical condition, the other two in semi-critical conditions.

UPDATED 4.50PM | She says unlike PM, Bersih's accounts are public and anyone can check their funding sources.

MP SPEAKS | The judgment exercised by the officials involved is mind-boggling.

UPDATED 5.10PM | PARLIAMENT | Pandikar gives the marching orders when DAP lawmaker Steven Sim refused to sit.

Badrul Hisham was on Oct 14 acquitted without his defence being called.

UPDATED 1.40PM | Salleh says several reports have been received on the leak and a probe is underway.

UPDATED 1.50PM | But the de facto PKR leader sees PM's visit as something positive.

The incident is said to have happened in front of a bank in Kuala Kangsar, says report.

The majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate will shape the agenda of the next president, regardless of who wins.

Report quotes Liow Tiong Lai as saying the price tag refers to the Financing Framework Agreement.

How do we come back to our senses?

Brushing off the claim, its chief Ter Leong Yap says our free economic market welcomes foreign investments.

This after gov't said fuel hike should have been 20 sen, if not for PM's intervention.

Start thinking about the victim.

SPECIAL REPORT | Gov’t officers should come and meet us at the blockade, says Temiar community.

UPDATED 2.55PM | High Court rules that the application was not frivolous or vexatious.

The recent proposal by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to introduce a Gender Equality Act to tackle issues on discrimination against women, though it should be welcomed by all, should also be fully examined in detail before full implementation is carried out by taking into account the local culture and religious sensitivity of the peoples in the country.

The purpose of this letter is to address the shortcomings of a statement made by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak under Budget 2017 that was announced on Oct 21 - “To appoint the first group of doctors, dentists and pharmacists on contract latest by December 2016 due to constraints in permanent post. In other words, nearly 2,600 doctors without housemanship will now serve on contract”.

M'sian Swampillai says this when he testified in the trial of Yeo Jiawei in a S'pore court.

YOURSAY | ‘First you told people to eat at home. Then you raised the cooking oil price.’

The on-going expose on Bersih’s funding source truly insults the right-minded Malaysians who care enough for a stable government that charts a course towards a peaceful, progressive and prosperous nation.

This has been the standard practice since the PM’s first trip to China, they say.

YOURSAY | ‘Can't Arul solve this simple and straight-forward issue that all companies have to deal with?’

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

PARLIAMENT | Selangor MB had said the accusations were part of a smear campaign against his gov’t.

Therefore, Razali says the case, which had been closed, will stay closed.

‘What's wrong if people with lots of money buy things?’ Razali Ibrahim tells Parliament.

YOURSAY | Will Bandar Malaysia be known as Bandar Mao Zedong soon?