Archive - 11 November 2016

'Muhyiddin's cold feet on Harapan deal likely because of PAS'

'Muhyiddin's cold feet on Harapan deal likely because of PAS'

His second thoughts on inking deal with Harapan may be desire to court PAS, says ex-member Khairuddin.

Bersatu to be deregistered if it doesn't use official term

Bersatu to be deregistered if it doesn't use official term

In a letter dated Nov 9, the Registrar of Societies says action will be taken if it uses 'Bersatu', instead of 'PPBM'.

BN's Budiman replaces Bersatu man as ITBM chief

BN's Budiman replaces Bersatu man as ITBM chief

The previous ITBM chief was sacked after joining Bersatu.

Selangor Umno Youth lodges police report against MB

Selangor Umno Youth lodges police report against MB

It alleges Azmin Ali slandered the BN over move to appoint Shukri Mohd Salleh as EC deputy chair.

Police: Only court order can bring down Orang Asli barricades

Police: Only court order can bring down Orang Asli barricades

Loggers and the others should get it for the Orang Asli to remove barricades, says Gua Musang police chief.

What is really happening, finance minister?

What is really happening, finance minister?

COMMENT | To make matters worse, it is said that there is no official exchange rate now.

Malaysia, Indonesia markets roiled as investors scramble for hedge on Trump

Malaysia, Indonesia markets roiled as investors scramble for hedge on Trump

During Asian trading, the Malaysian ringgit sank to more than 12-year lows in the offshore market.

While India plugs black money holes, Indians find leaks

While India plugs black money holes, Indians find leaks

About 250kg of gold, worth 750 million rupees, was sold in the city within a few hours of the ban.

Ex-BSI banker says didn't take a single cent from Jho Low

Ex-BSI banker says didn't take a single cent from Jho Low

Yeo Jiawei is on trial for aiding in laundering funds linked to 1MDB and trying to cover up the crime.

Najib, you’re wrong about Trump

Najib, you’re wrong about Trump

Blind faith in Trump is indeed foolish.

Rafizi's protege to take on Shahrir Samad for JB seat

Rafizi's protege to take on Shahrir Samad for JB seat

Pandan MP is not grooming Akmal to take over his constituency in Pandan.

Maria gets second death threat, this time 'decapitation'

Maria gets second death threat, this time 'decapitation'

UPDATED 5.15PM | Bersih chief refuses to reveal the images, claiming they are too horrific.

Guan Eng requests another RM847m for flood mitigation

Guan Eng requests another RM847m for flood mitigation

Penang CM hopes the federal gov’t considers the state’s annual contribution to Putrajaya.

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Swiss authorities to work with other countries after M'sia rejects MLA request

Swiss authorities to work with other countries after M'sia rejects MLA request

Switzerland’s OAG confirms Malaysia refused its two requests for Mutual Legal Assistance.

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Jho Low’s former banker gets 18 weeks’ jail

Jho Low’s former banker gets 18 weeks’ jail

UPDATED 4.53PM | Former Swiss bank BSI head pleads guilty to forgery, failure to flag suspicious transactions. 

Penangites’ interests sold away in Pulau Jerejak deal, says state BN

Penangites’ interests sold away in Pulau Jerejak deal, says state BN

This after state arm Penang Development Corporation accepted federal-linked UDA Holdings’ offer to sell the former’s stake in the project.

Why so slow, ex-Umno man asks cops on report against speaker

Why so slow, ex-Umno man asks cops on report against speaker

Khairuddin says police acted swiftly on report against three former ministers.

Student activist stopped from speaking at UIA

Student activist stopped from speaking at UIA

UPDATED 11.50PM | Student activist questioned by Gombak police and released.

IGP wants Zaid to explain 'seditious' tweet on PM, AG

IGP wants Zaid to explain 'seditious' tweet on PM, AG

UPDATED 4.20PM | Former law minister says he is unfazed, and not surprised.

‘Don’t victimise corporations for backing political parties’

‘Don’t victimise corporations for backing political parties’

National trade and industry organisations say freedom to support, donate to political party is a fundamental liberty.

Kamalanathan denies insiders behind SPM History paper leaks

Kamalanathan denies insiders behind SPM History paper leaks

‘I believe those working with the ministry will not do such a thing,’ he says.

Rosmah's aide: Stop lying, Bersih, OSF funding speaks volumes

Rosmah's aide: Stop lying, Bersih, OSF funding speaks volumes

UPDATED 2.45PM | Rizal Mansor says statement that Bersih rallies are free of violence was nothing but an apparent lie.

'PDC made RM140m profit from shares sale to develop Pulau Jerejak'

'PDC made RM140m profit from shares sale to develop Pulau Jerejak'

UDA will have 100 percent control of TIRSB upon completion of novation agreement, says GM.

Najib croons ‘Sha La La La’ with Duterte

Najib croons ‘Sha La La La’ with Duterte

PM duets with Philippines president during a private dinner.

Bank Negara won’t peg ringgit, says governor

Bank Negara won’t peg ringgit, says governor

UPDATED 2.25PM | 'The ringgit should not be determined by speculative positioning,' says its governor.

No legal, political ground to oppose Act 355, says Hadi

No legal, political ground to oppose Act 355, says Hadi

No reason to oppose it unless one wants to make an enemy of Islam, he warns.

Ku Klux Klan to hold 'victory parade' for Trump

Ku Klux Klan to hold 'victory parade' for Trump

Former Klan leader says Trump's win largely due to help of white supremacists.

Bank Negara says ringgit should not be priced out of sync with fundamentals

Bank Negara says ringgit should not be priced out of sync with fundamentals

Its one-month non-deliverable forwards plunged to 4.5280 per US dollar, while spot ringgit stood at 4.2670.

M'sia turned down MLA request for 1MDB probe, says Swiss AG

M'sia turned down MLA request for 1MDB probe, says Swiss AG

Financial Times says M'sia cited ongoing investigations as the reason for rejecting the request.

GLC GM, two others remanded five days in corruption probe

GLC GM, two others remanded five days in corruption probe

GM's bank accounts containing RM2.5 million have also been frozen.

Dr M views insults as admissions to his allegations

Dr M views insults as admissions to his allegations

Ex-PM says he is unperturbed by the insults, including being compared to an antique car.

Leonard Cohen, rock music’s poetic visionary, dies at age 82

Leonard Cohen, rock music’s poetic visionary, dies at age 82

Critics were comparing him to Bob Dylan for the lyrical force of his songwriting.

Pandikar, congrats on improving your Googling skills

Pandikar, congrats on improving your Googling skills

MP SPEAKS | But he has still some distance to go to acquire general proficiency of an ordinary Internet user.

Court dismisses Zaid's bid to challenge AG's decision on PM

Court dismisses Zaid's bid to challenge AG's decision on PM

UPDATED 1.35PM | Khairuddin and Malaysian Bar's applications also dismissed on similar grounds that decision by AG remains unfettered.

Anak chief fails in appeal against RM350k damages to Felda

Anak chief fails in appeal against RM350k damages to Felda

Mazlan says his lawyers will file for an application to postpone payment of damages, pending appeal to Federal Court.

Meet the new first family - likely major figures in Trump presidency

Meet the new first family - likely major figures in Trump presidency

Here is a list of the people in the new US president's immediate family circle.

Philippines’ decision will help curb kidnappings in Sabah, says Zahid

Philippines’ decision will help curb kidnappings in Sabah, says Zahid

This is on the decision to allow Malaysia to enter its waters in pursuit of kidnappers.

Warisan not attending Harapan convention

Warisan not attending Harapan convention

Warisan declines invite, it is occupied with pre-planned statewide campaign Seri Jelajah Warisan.

Tracking the East Coast Rail Line

Tracking the East Coast Rail Line

KINIGUIDE | Exorbitant cost, uncertain track length, lack of transparency, KiniGuide takes you through the controversy.

Gov't: No call from mystery woman to boot Bernama TV host

Gov't: No call from mystery woman to boot Bernama TV host

PARLIAMENT | The ministry rubbishes claims a caller instructed the station to remove host Dahlan Maamor.

GE14 to be most intense election in Umno history, warns Hisham

GE14 to be most intense election in Umno history, warns Hisham

Next general election will determine Umno's survival as the ruling party, he says.

'Tough to fix hospitals as too many patients'

'Tough to fix hospitals as too many patients'

Sultanah Aminah Hospital running beyond capacity, JB short of beds, says DAP Skudai rep.

The fault, dear friends, lies in democracy

The fault, dear friends, lies in democracy

COMMENT | As the Trump campaign proved, it’s all about popularity and who can better sway emotions.

Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy

Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy

Donald Trump could reverse all that with the stroke of a pen.

Glitch briefly removes ‘Muslim ban’ proposal from Trump website

Glitch briefly removes ‘Muslim ban’ proposal from Trump website

Some of the most controversial proposals disappeared, then reappeared.

Trump's business empire poses unprecedented conflicts of interest

Trump's business empire poses unprecedented conflicts of interest

US law does not prohibit the president from being involved in private business while in office.

Riding on economic disparity - what Trump’s rise means for M'sia

Riding on economic disparity - what Trump’s rise means for M'sia

MP SPEAKS | Lessons from the anti-establishment uprising centred around jobs that propped his win.

PAS snubs Harapan convention; S'pore looking for Jho Low

PAS snubs Harapan convention; S'pore looking for Jho Low

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

Of Littoral Mission Ships deal and Najib’s visit to China

Of Littoral Mission Ships deal and Najib’s visit to China

COMMENT | Parliament and the auditor-general are the best authorities to safeguard these deals.

Gov't says only paid for Arul Kanda’s meals in Sydney 1MDB talk

Gov't says only paid for Arul Kanda’s meals in Sydney 1MDB talk

PARLIAMENT | Minister Jailani says only this to questions if the gov't had foot the bill for the 1MDB chief's trip.

What advice can Alibaba chief give MO1?

What advice can Alibaba chief give MO1?

YOURSAY | ‘Remember, we had Gates as adviser for many years and nothing happened.’

Trump meets Obama in presidential transition talks

Trump meets Obama in presidential transition talks

It was the first time the two men had ever met.

Raid on M’kini under law to defend victims of slander, says Jailani

Raid on M’kini under law to defend victims of slander, says Jailani

The deputy minister tells Parliament the probe launched following a complaint of ‘false accusations’.

Blind allegiance in politics kills

Blind allegiance in politics kills

Malaysia comes first over any leader or party.

No nine-member bench for Indira Gandhi's appeal

No nine-member bench for Indira Gandhi's appeal

Federal Court turns down request to expand the bench for the unilateral conversion and custody case.

Orang Asli hope no bloodshed over loggers' threats over blockade

Orang Asli hope no bloodshed over loggers' threats over blockade

They want amicable settlement to end their blockade affecting RM1.6m worth of timber.

Americans voted for Trump, but M’sians may not vote for 'kleptocrats'

Americans voted for Trump, but M’sians may not vote for 'kleptocrats'

YOURSAY | ‘Najib, voters in Malaysia should not be taken for granted, too.”

JB hospital stops accepting tests over 'national funds shortage'

JB hospital stops accepting tests over 'national funds shortage'

Sultanah Aminah Hospital's chemicals stock for pathological tests is reportedly at 'very critical' level.