Archive - 25 November 2016

Sosma is a procedural law to maintain public order and security in the country, says the attorney-general.

Set up fact-finding committee on violence perpetrated by coalition members, says Youth wing deputy Andy Yong.

Taking part in a protest outside the Myanmar embassy in KL, Rafiq Ismail tells of his family's slaughter.

We refer to your comments in the Malay Mail on Nov 25, 2016, to the effect that the proposed bill by PAS president Abdul Haid Awang only deals with enhanced punishments and has nothing to do with implementing hudud

The ruckus that occurred on Parliament grounds yesterday has no connection with the party leadership, says the Umno sec-gen.

UPDATED 7.30PM | Khalid says he understands the concern over her well-being, and assures she is safe.

We won't hesitate to use force on Zunar, warns Penang Umno Youth.

UPDATED 6.30PM | He says if not for the state assembly sitting, Penangites would still be in the dark over the additional 59 acres.

UPDATED 5.50PM | This comes with Rafizi’s 18-month jail sentence for breaching the OSA, says Wan Azizah.

An investor is not concerned about the potential political fallout on the ringgit.

This comes after parties failed to reach a settlement through mediation.

UPDATED 5.41PM | Led by state Umno Youth chief, the cartoons were deemed to be insulting to the PM.

They say it does not mean the US will withdraw from the South China Sea.

Liow Tiong Lai gets flogged for saying he would vote Hadi's bill if BN had done the tabling.

These are not necessarily reflective of the economic fundamentals, says Bank Negara.

Journalists claim they were 'harassed and almost groped' by red-shirts at Padang Merbok.

Protesters hold rallies today in three countries against Myanmar’s actions in Rakhine state.

PM Prayuth tells reporters he has asked parliament to convene a special meeting on Tuesday.

Saying he isn't too concerned about his position in Umno, he leaves it to God to determine his political career.

Anthony Loke says this is because Bersatu is not part of the opposition coalition.

POEM | Seventeen years anon, press freedom’s waning beacon, holding the torch aloft.

Home minister has sole discretion to grant citizenship, need not give reasons for decision, court rules.

COMMENT | She knows that everything we do is moving us a step closer to a more just country.

The publication points out if the political landscape is to change, the opposition must lift its game.

He says they had only discussed issues that concerned the interests of the ‘ummah’.

MP SPEAKS | I've had enough of Hadi trying to shut non-Muslim MPs' mouths over his hudud bill.

UPDATED 2.55PM | Section 3(3) of Sedition Act violates constitutional right of a citizen to be treated equally under Article 8, so null and void.

UPDATED 12.30PM | Judge orders Lim's lawyers to file the application within three weeks.

It trades lower against other major currencies except the Singapore dollar.

UPDATED 12.09PM | Khalid says he's fed up of issuing warnings, says this is the last straw.

UPDATED 5.45PM | Lor Ka Hoo and wife Tan Sit Fun plead guilty to charge under Section 353 of Penal Code.

Namfrel waiving its rights on Bank Secrecy Law so Annuar can see its finances.

UPDATED 12.05PM | Khalid says he will 'personally make sure there is no abuse' while Bersih chief is in detention.

UPDATED 5.15PM | This follows an earlier warning by IGP that the police will arrest if they fail to surrender by 2pm.

Six years ago, my daughter started her primary education. A year prior to that, we had to decide which school to register her in. My immediate inclination was to send her to the nearby Sekolah Kebangsaan - or National School. After all, her brother was there. However, she would be the first batch of the new KSSR curriculum - a revamp of the curriculum and where even Maths and Science would be taught in Bahasa Malaysia.

The sky is the limit for Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vietjet’s CEO and Southeast Asia’s first self-made woman billionaire.

The CM rubbishes BN-Teluk Bahang's complaints saying the state is not spending less, but earning more.

YOURSAY | ‘Using Sosma on Maria is a betrayal of trust at the highest level.”

As we are aware that currently Malaysians are having a candlelight vigil in support of Maria Chin Abdullah and her family, it is quite shocking when you hear that the head of the police force calls the candlelight vigil illegal.

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

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng emulates Parliament to finish up this session's business.

He ticks off journalists when asked about his son’s involvement in an attempted attack on Shah Alam MP.

Safety and security concerns were a key focus for organisers, authorities and the public.

YOURSAY | ‘True to form, Najib will want to believe those comments were in reference to others.’

Though she had prepared them for her possible arrest, Maria’s sons still struggle with the uncertainty.

Monash students can't attend rallies, but a guest speaker at their convocation slips it in anyway.