Archive - 9 December 2016

It is also planning to contest the three state seats under the constituency, a local PAS leader is reported as saying.

Thailand is committed to resolving the conflict in its south, says a gov’t spokesperson.

The gov’t is not providing identity cards to allow the foreigners to become voters, says the Home Ministry.

The price of a one-litre bottle of pure alcohol will jump from RM23.92 to RM60, effective Dec 16.

The Islamic law amendment a direct challenge to what the federal government is trying to do, says Liow Tiong Lai.

Abdul Rani Kulup also warns the Myanmar community in Malaysia not to cause trouble.

Amendment to state Islamic law has no legal effect, just the languages are standardised, says Azlan Man.

Kulasegaran says he had spoken to the MCA and MIC presidents to fast track the LRA bill in Parliament in the last session.

Najib stresses the importance of safeguarding nation's security in the wake of a shootout in Sabah.

The infamous 1MDB scandal has caused a lot of unwanted speculations disrupting the society and nation. To end all these unwanted speculations, the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall’s (KLSCAH) Civil Rights Committee supports a public petition which urges the White House to reveal the real identity of Malaysian Official 1(MO1).

She and three others also found guilty will learn their punishments within 14 days.

Asean members adhere to a policy of non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs.

Former rivals Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Lim Kit Siang seated next to each other at the DAP convention.

UPDATED 6.50PM | However, a two-thirds majority vote is required in Parliament to amend the Federal Constitution.

PAS outlines a condition to Bersatu with regard to the two parties establishing political ties.

PM says the country was definitely headed towards becoming a high-income nation.

Family members ordered to pay RM5,000 costs each to MAS, MAB, and government agencies involved in the case.

Penang police chief says the two were arrested separately in the state on Wednesday.

At least 20 aftershocks have occurred in the province.

UPDATED 6.38PM | PM Hwang Kyo-ahn takes over as acting leader.

The 2015 fatwa states custody rights of children of non-Muslim parents shall not be evaluated based on religion.

The tough part is learning how to live.

To empower JKKKs, CM says each committee must have at least one female member.
 

A lance corporal is charged today in the High Court on three counts of involvement in IS terrorist activities.

Vijay Nambiar says the local communities must refuse to be provoked by these incidents.

UPDATED 4.26PM | Andy Yong says this must be done to resolve unilateral conversions issues.

This will cause greater disunity among the people, says Dr Subramaniam.

'Is an organisation’s funding only questioned when it points out abuses Umno/BN have committed'.

This is not our culture of softness and subtlety. This is not our tradition of grace, elegance and refinement. But we chose to be uncouth in our conduct for political purpose. We don’t score Brownie points by stooping that low!

UPDATED 5.40PM | Shahril says newly-appointed senator distinguished himself as champion for youth issues for many years.

The DAP has been always in the forefront of championing the interests of those who have suffered human rights violations. In September 2016 the party condemned the visit of the former Sri Lankan president, Mahinda Rajapakse.

UPDATED 9.05PM | But what if DAP disagrees to endorse Mukhriz for the post, he asks.

It all probably began about a hundred years ago when industrialisation brought cheap sugar to the masses. And food manufacturers found out that when they added a little more sugar and a little more salt to their product, their sales go up. And if they fry them in oil, sales go through the roof. Today, walk through any supermarket and every food product without exception has added sugar and salt.

I agree with Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement director Senior Assistant Commissioner Mahamad Akhir Darus who said that those who settle their summonses within the stipulated period would be given a 50 percent discount. This is a way to encourage offenders to own up as quickly as possible. At least the discount being offered is for ‘early’ settlement.

The group MD says the independent valuation is expected to be done in January 2017.

UPDATED 1.30PM | Devotees want developer to allocate one-acre land for relocation of temple and deity.

If they are not working with us, we should deem them as working with BN, says Mujahid.

In 1998, Glenn became the oldest person to fly in space at age 77.

The Nobel peace laureate calls out CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia.

The deputy minister stresses she wasn’t given special treatment and is free to tell all.

UPDATED 4.55PM | Police also freed one of two captives, both skippers of fishing vessels.

MP SPEAKS | There is no reason why EC cannot continue to disclose this info as it has done before.

Abdul Rahman says allegations that CCCC was blacklisted were aimed to confuse the people.

MCA deputy Wee Ka Siong says Perlis rep shouldn't have walked out when state passed the law.

MH370 | A group of them - Malaysian, Chinese and French nationals - arrived in Madagascar last weekend.

UPDATED 11.55AM | COMMENT | For Najib to suddenly champion the Rohingya cause is indeed suspicious.

Judge denies a motion that would have given them time to try their luck in overseas courts.

YOURSAY | ‘It’s the corruption of one man, and the band of a 100 or so who keep the thief unchecked.’

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

Ex-minister says those embroiled in scandals are the real embarrassment to any ceremony.

YOURSAY | ‘We would not have such mischief 10 years ago. Clearly, it tells you BN is seriously worried.’

Malaysia's rankings for math, science and reading may not be comparable to previous results.

No matter how big their divergence was,
We see that,
Interests always prevail and outweigh initial principles.

COMMENT | But we will not be intimidated. Our work will continue regardless of the challenges.

On Dec 14, the Federal Court will deliver its verdict on the application by Anwar Ibrahim for a review over his conviction. This represents the last step of any legal challenges in the Malaysian judiciary system. If the Federal Court rejects the application, it means Anwar will have to serve his full term in jail, ie he will not be released before June 2018.