Archive - 23 November 2016

Teh Yee Cheu says the trees were found near Tropical Garden, in Teluk Bahang.

‘This sleep has caused sufferings of Penangites,’ says exco man Jagdeep Singh Deo.

This is in relation to a suit brought against them by PKR veep Nurul Izzah Anwar.

UPDATED 8.50PM | Even those who are 'burning candles' at Dataran Merdeka must give notice, says top cop.

UPDATED 8.36PM | Khalid says detention not politically-motivated or related to Bersih 5.

Court of Appeal awards mother of four RM10,000 for pain and suffering.

The preventive detention powers has been abused to detain Bersih chief, says DAP supremo.

He says those who believe US president was talking about PM are ‘bordering on wishful thinking’.

'Are they going to ask for mattress, sitting toilet, two kampung chicken eggs every morning?'

Felicitations and congratulatory messages continue to pour in for Cardinal-Elect Anthony Soter Fernandez from various communities and countries. He is the first Cardinal from Malaysia and it is a fitting recognition and honour for the millions of Christians, especially Catholics, in our diverse country.

Research shows that interactions with animals can decrease stress in humans and this was clearly seen when three puppies from the Selangor Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) put their paws forward to comfort students preparing for final examinations.

New account specifically for those age 55 to 60 will bring more benefits.

Prosecutors had asked Park Geun-hye to be investigated as late as last Friday.

Ba’ Kelalan rep says the state must respect court rulings on ‘pemakai menoa’ and ‘pulau galau’.

COMMENT | Maria always been her independent self, with courage of conviction, and a patriot.

UPDATED 6.10PM | Unlike Adam Rosly, Jamal says his son doesn't own cars or properties.

He committed the offence at the Sunway toll plaza at 11.45am last Oct 5.

DBKL will not hesitate to take legal action against the organisers if they fail to pay up.

'I have always proposed a Malaysia without Umno, I supposed they agree with me now.'

'This is not the first time Tajuddin is doing this. I will hold a press conference when he formally sues me.'

‘Najib was there. He must have heard it. He must know Obama was referring to him’.

COMMENT | We do not seem to have progressed very far beyond banana republicanism.

UPDATED 5.06PM | The bill also seeks a maximum fine of RM100k.

Recounting his frustration, Sim says he tried to distribute a memo, not a bomb.

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) found substandard goods that include locks, stationery, school bags, watches, electrical goods, shoes, tools, and toys flooding the market during its recent market survey.

Sivarasa says Maria's arrest also raises question of oversight over police powers.

Today marks the first death anniversary of my mum who passed away from cancer.

She demands Annuar retract his ‘baseless accusations’ against Maria or face the consequences.

Maria's detention under Sosma is part of a preventative measure taken by the authorities, minister says.

UPDATED 3.50PM | Deputy minister says he made the remark because the DAP lawmaker was disturbing him in the House.

Why should government brief MPs on what is essentially a private member's motion?

Wan Azizah says amendments must not breach Federal Constitution or the 1963 federation agreement.

Proposed amendments disrespect constitutional position of Islam, Muslim Lawyers Association says.

UPDATED 5.45PM | M'sia must not turn blind eye to massacre happening in Myanmar, the tournament host.

'I am warning all of you to be more serious about your role here in the Dewan...'

UPDATED 2.15PM | Jais clarifies it is not compulsory and is organised by the state government.

PARLIAMENT | DAP MP alleges that some security personnel were asking for bribes in exchange for parking spots.

COMMENT | We owe it to Maria and to ourselves to demand her immediate release and to urge the abolishment of Sosma.

Suhakam says she is sleeping on a wooden bed, with no mattress.

Those charged in court should step down or withdraw from chairing state committees, says Teh Yee Cheu.

The DAP leader is now chummy with someone he once said was corrupt, notes the Umno leader.

'I retract the harsh words I said. I thank Pandikar.'

UPDATED 1.50PM | Hundreds march from Padang Merbok to Parliament to demand for Maria's release.

Paul Tan fears gestation on hudud bill is being forced and a fait accompli is in the works.

That is why the Perkasa chief did not join Mahathir's Bersatu, says former Umno minister.

MP SPEAKS | Nur Jazlan’s statement that Maria Chin's arrest under Sosma is not because of terrorism is irrefutable proof...

At a coffeeshop recently, I discussed at length with a friend who had just graduated with a degree in economics from a local university about how hard is it to find a job as a fresh graduate these days.

YOURSAY | Why are only Muslim MPs invited? Does it mean hudud is of no concern to non-Muslims?

Annuar also points out that Maria is involved in human rights and feminist NGOs that are pro-LGBT.

INTERVIEW | The three didn’t expect Sosma detention, but say the time has come for them to join the struggle for free and fair elections.

Following a long series of discussions, the issue of unilateral conversion of minors by either parent will finally be resolved under a fair and just legal system, and hopefully the Parliament will be able to expedite the process of arranging the second and third readings of the amendment Bill at the end of this parliamentary session.

The 34-year-old Malaysian has three properties in Singapore and two in Australia.

Ayub Rahmat says the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital obtained the cert in 2012.

In 2015, I turned 18 years old and officially became an adult. I considered myself qualified and took part in the two-day rally, Bersih 4, which was carried out from Aug 29 to 30. It was then that I felt like a true Malaysia.

This letter of appeal hopefully will be read and also reach the hearts of millions of women in Malaysia who could be mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers. The harsh injustice thrown at Bersih’s chairperson, Madam Maria Chin Abdullah, is your concern, too, and that unique responsibility also falls on your shoulders to rise in defence of a nation that must respect and honor the women of this country.

COMMENT | The gov’t thought arresting her and Mandeep would grind Bersih 5 to a stop - but it didn’t, so Sosma...

They moved to Jalan Raja after KL City Hall ordered them out, and the event continued without incident until 10.30pm.

Bersatu chief says Bersih 5 is an expression of legitimate democratic dissent.

COMMENT | Obama’s speech in Apec contained a line which has gone viral in social media.

AUDIT REPORT | Dams in Selangor never reached 'critical level' before taps ran dry.

The power to detain without trial is up for review before July next year.

YOURSAY | ‘Is the church to refrain from standing up for justice, even as Gerakan fails to do so?’

YOURSAY | ‘The church advocates clean governance. So, there is nothing wrong for it to support Bersih.’

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