Archive - 7 December 2016

According to eyewitness reports, there are unlikely to be any survivors.

They claim she is the ‘main instigator’ of anti-logging activities among the Orang Asli.

The second finance minister sees no reason to drag China into the matter.

‘He is in no position to comment on or judge MCA now,’ says Ti Lian Ker.

Dr M and Pak Lah's cabinet gave approval for PKFZ development agreements, ex-PKA boss tells court.

UPDATED 7.50PM | This follows a report that China will help 1MDB in the US$6.5b dispute with IPIC.

‘The central bank is doing what needs to be done,’ says World Bank

How can the commerce secretary of Hong Kong justify gifting Disneyland HK$5.8 billion of taxpayers’ money? Why is the chief secretary telling officials not to answer lawmakers’ questions? Is the chief executive attempting to reverse the results of the legislative election?

UPDATED 5.20PM | Minister of State for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Tin summons envoy Mohd Haniff Abd Rahman.

This is after the lawyer accuses him of slander for claiming ex-PM belittled the prophet.

UPDATED 8.06PM | Aide confirms receiving alleged letter stating 'no chair will be provided' for ex-PM.

After three years, no sign of promised low-cost housing for evicted Kampung Railway folk, says Batu MP.

Imprisonment does not strip one's freedom of speech, Anwar’s lawyer N Surendran says.

Myanmar government does not provide details on why this move was necessary.

UPDATED 4.35PM | It is down from US$98.3 billion to US$96.4 billion.

Bersih chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah's supporters brave torrential rain to wait for her at Dataran Merdeka hours after her release, Nov 28, 2016.

Topics should include Suhakam's report on native land rights and court cases won by Orang Asli community.

He rubbishes claims of a 'post-Umno AGM witch-hunt'

Anwar Ibrahim's final legal challenge against Sodomy II conviction will finally be decided.

'Our ancestors lived in this forest, we are not defending foreign land,' says community leader Azmi Badun.

UPDATED 7.54PM | According to the Financial Times, China has been approached as a source of funds for 1MDB.

The Sarawak Festival of Rights is being held at the Old Court House, Kuching in conjunction with International Human Rights Day, Dec 10, 2016 from 10am to 8pm.

UPDATED 4.30PM | Port Klang Authority lawyer says its ex-GM did so when overseeing the Port Klang Free Zone project.

There are many instances in life where things are regarded as two parts of the same thing. They may seem unrelated but they are really two sides of the same coin. Rewards and punishments is an example where both are used to control people, and usually neither works very well.

'We filed it in case authorities didn't act. It was the right decision,' Hwa Beng says.

UPDATED 3PM | This comes after MCA attacks DAP for associating with ex-premier Mahathir.

'I think there are tensions, there has been fighting, but I wouldn't put it the way some have done.'

We are strong, but we still need friends who give priority to the country and the people, adds P Ramasamy.

Two motions to debate on the Rohingya issue were filed in the Parliament. However, the motions were rejected by the speaker. On Dec 4, 2016, a solidarity rally for Rohingya was held, attended by the prime minister, deputy prime minister, foreign minister, other ministers as well as Umno and PAS leaders and Muslim NGOs.

He will instead focus heavily on defeating the Islamic State militancy.

10,000 chanted “free the Rohingya” at Stadium Mini Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur.

There were no evidence of obstruction of public officials, says Suaram.

To clear any doubt, Putrajaya must explain why armed forces chief was in Myanmar recently.

UPDATED 12.40PM | Zunar seeks judicial review on travel ban which was sought by the police. 

I remember the first oil crisis in the early 1970s when inflation started to escalate out of control. That was the time I first heard of a university lecturer asking the urban dwellers to plant their own vegetables to help contain the effect of high inflation. That lecturer did not achieve much subsequently in his career.

UPDATED 12.30PM | Relatives of Jho Low are seeking fresh court action, according to a US court filing.

UPDATED 2.40PM | The wing’s vice-chief was sworn in this morning, with another five others, in the Dewan Negara.

The recount in Michigan is sought by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who has also pushed for a recount in Wisconsin.

UPDATED 5.30PM | At least 92 people were killed and hundreds injured.

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is horrified with the news about the incomplete pedestrian bridge meant to connect KL Eco City and Mid Valley Megamall in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur that collapsed. Not even a month after a couple was crushed by a piling rig that fell on them at a construction site along Persiaran Astana, Klang, and another tragic incident that has led to serious injuries and death has occurred.

This form of independent, external oversight has been effective in other jurisdictions, notes Bar Council Task Force on IPCMC.

COMMENT | Focus on the list of alleged corrupt practices and the list of Felda settlers’ woes.

COMMENT | MGR gave her posts, eventually catapulting her to be a star in the political world.

‘We want Boeing to make a lot of money but not that much money,’ he says.

Payments for summonses can only be made at the traffic police counters, says Deputy IGP Noor Rashid Ibrahim.

YOURSAY | ‘How many Malay Singaporeans are clamouring to become Malaysians?’

The firebrand 'Superman' also considers Liang unworthy of a response.

A battle between kleptocrats and average M’sians.

YOURSAY | ‘Leaders are not to be protected from criticism, be they the PM or opposition leaders.’

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