Archive - 15 November 2016

PARLIAMENT | Transport minister vows to pressure Netherlands to prosecute perpetrators.

PARLIAMENT | MPs from opposing camps wants lactation rooms in work places.

Some event hosts are calling him 'world Chinese leader', while addressing other speakers properly.

Asheeq Ali says the suspension was for contravening the law, but points out he was never charged in any court.

Emerging currencies will watch closely any possibilities of changes in US trade policies.

Although court ruling is academic, it is another blow for elected duo and secessionist movement.

This is to ensure they are cleared from graft cases, says Mah Siew Keong.

NGOs want commission to call both Azmin Ali and Khalid Ibrahim for questioning.

'I want to retire. I want to play with my grandchildren and write a book,' says Sabah DCM.

The defamation suit will be heard from Feb 13 to 17 next year.

'No matter how volatile our economy, we will manage, based on our fundamentals.'

A daily had claimed a senior Education Ministry official was masterminding a syndicate selling 2016 SPM exam papers.

UPDATED 6.25PM | Feasibility study didn't take into account longer track alignment, which had increased from 545km to 600km.

'State recorded a surplus of RM71m end of 2015, and this contributed to the RM952m in our reserves,' says Guan Eng.

Cops will not tolerate false reports for political mileage, says Khalid Abu Bakar.

Earning below the minimum wage as well, they are like slaves on the fruit farms, reports The Canberra Times.

It is high time judiciary clarifies this issue, says Andy Yong.

COMMENT | Reviving a failed project that eventually secured PDC a profit of RM140.6m.

Health ministry will prevent doctors from focussing only on full paying patients at public hospitals.

His former wife Indira Gandhi agrees and challenges him to come forward.

Sex cannot be treated as a taboo subject in order to protect children, says Kulai MP.

On March 4, 2016, the auditor-general’s final report on the 1MDB investigation had been tabled to the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC). That auditor-general’s report on 1MDB was classified at that time as an official secret under the Official Secrets Act (OSA).

Ma Ying-jeou is former Taiwan president, former Taiwan leader and a scholar, Chinese daily clarifies.

Jamal and Umno man want Adam Rosly to explain to the public about his wealth.

“Disgusting!” That phrase is often heard when it comes to public toilets in Malaysia. Sometimes the users might want to think twice before using the public toilets in Malaysia. Malaysian public toilets certainly do not have the good reputation. The awareness level of public toilet cleanliness in Malaysia is still at a very low level. According to 2013 statistics, only 61 percent of 10,257 public toilets are reported to be in a satisfactory condition.

Forestry Dept to break up the blockade, which also has opposition among the Orang Asli.

This is to help in their suffering from the goods and services tax burden, says the chief minister.

WhatsApp, which boasts more than 1b users worldwide, adopted end-to-end encryption this year.

UPDATED 3.35PM | Indira Gandhi's ex-hubby a no-show as apex court proceeds to hear her final appeal.

Bloomberg columnist says currency woes will further dampen Malaysia's prospects.

The man, a ‘Datuk’ aged 50, was detained by the MACC in Shah Alam yesterday.

Peter Bellew says the group was already losing less money than it had forecast.

Some students claim they saw a witch or a spectre roaming the school area.

He says the state budget also entailed a projected RM129.67 million deficit.

Adam Rosly says this after red-shirts leader questions the purchase of a luxury bungalow by the 28-year-old.

UPDATED 4.55PM | Rashid also vows to use his knowledge to help Bersatu face the polls.

Foreign authorities have been fed with false or incomplete info at times, says the PM.

Amanah's legal arm will offer help to all Bersih 5 participants regardless of party affiliation.

Malaysia really has its democracy turned upside-down. It has become so depraved and abrasive lately. There are no principles, decency and decorum any more. It is all about raw power and bullying.

PARLIAMENT | The constitution says nothing about investigations, notes Setiu MP Che Mohamed Zulkifly Jusoh.

UPDATED 2PM | Penang tables a total budget of RM1.45 billion for 2017, an increase of RM345 million from the last budget.

“Just another day” was what Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli said after he was found guilty under the Official Secrets Act (OSA). What happened was, he leaked one page from the 1MDB audit report and that page is classified as a government secret. There you go, moral of the story - we have to play by the rules, OSA is the law and so you have to play smart; the law says no leaking of government secret and if you leak it you go to jail, period.

UPDATED 3.55PM | 'I sympathise with to Rafizi... I hope I will not fall into the same situation.'

MP SPEAKS | Much of this 2017 allocation can be spent on better healthcare, transport, crime prevention and education.

Blame the mis-implementation of gov't policies and certain officials or Umno leaders, says Lim Ching Hao.

UPDATED 1.45PM | Jamal taunts the MP's supporters by offering money while he is told to think of his sins.

Mustapa Mohamed says negotiations will include TPPA members that Putrajaya has yet to have any trade pact with.

'Because no action has been taken, it shows that Jamal is immune from any legal action.'

At least 61 detained persons apparently subjected to torture, cruel treatment, outrages upon personal dignity, says chief prosecutor.

People are sick and tired of actions by the 'yellows' and 'reds' that have no clear objective, says Johari Yazid.

UPDATED 11.30AM | Khalid says action will be taken against those who don't follow the law, be they yellow or red shirts.

It continues to gain strength and stature, recording robust global growth of 10 to 12 percent annually, says Bank Negara.

Could Marine Le Pen succeed in her bid to shock France's political establishment?

‘PAS’ only agenda is to deceive, inveigle and obfuscate...’

It will dramatically change how US handles immigration, trade and a range of other policies.

On a three-day visit to boost ties, Najib will meet with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe tomorrow.

Trump's choice of a white nationalist as his chief strategist comes under fire.

Economic ties with other nations in TPPA too will grow, even if the pact does not take off, says Najib.

COMMENT | Recalling Bersih: a tribute in four parts. The first Bersih rally in November 2007.

The youth movement says the 1972 legislation is imprecise, as it does not define the term 'official secret'.

YOURSAY | ‘When you are a signatory to the MLA, you are legally bound to honour it.’

YOURSAY | ‘Bersih must be persistent and not have any last minute out-of-court settlement.’

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

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