Archive - 16 March 2017

‘It’s not right to shift our stalls when we have been here for decades,’ says spokesperson Lai Kong Hooi.

Chew Mei Fun says such heavy penalties will not deter pregnancies out of wedlock.

I guess the days where ‘government knows best’ are still kicking and very much alive. The words of ministers have to be the truth and always correct unless misquoted. Others, sorry... you either do not know or do not understand. Full stop.

Minister says Lip Eng did the right thing, and tells all elected representatives to keep emotions in check.

The gov’t has to reveal who these two advisers appointed by the Agong are, says PKR chief Dr Wan Azizah.

The kit consists of five books including the National Wasatiyyah book.

It is still being handled at the government officials-level and not yet kicked upstairs to high-level representatives from both sides, he says.

Its owner, Lokman Madinah, says the two restaurants were managed by two different entities.

Elephant camp owner says it's very smooth and aromatic.

The influenza-like illness cases were detected at the Vocational College (Agriculture) in the Perak town.

Give judges discretionary power to decide on a sentence for a convicted person, its chairperson says.

PAS ulama info chief says if Bersatu wants to negotiate with PAS, it must start by agreeing to Act 355.

This is after Damansara Utama rep Yeo Bee Yin tells Rosmah not to play victim.

The Kota Melaka MP, who quit DAP last month, says the party must study the cause of the recent exodus of members.

Undeterred, lawyers for both cases say they will appeal to the Federal Court.

However, DPM declines to reveal where the DNA sample was collected.

UPDATED 7.13PM | Lena Hendry and Pusat Komas submit memorandum to Suhakam.

The suspect claims trial to seven charges of laundering proceeds from unlawful activities. 

The investigation is still going on and there is no update so far, a Universiti Malaya spokesperson says.

He could be one of the change-makers.

UPDATED 3.35PM | DPM reminds Myanmar its father of independence had stressed on equality for all communities.

UPDATED 6.26PM | However, it orders R Matan, 26 freed as there is insufficient evidence to link him to the murders.

COMMENT | Sometimes it make us wonder where, as a nation, we are heading to.

The debate with Dr M is now moved to the Mara college hall in Kuala Kangsar.

Ceiling price for landed units that can be purchased by foreigners is now fixed at RM3 million.

COMMENT | Clear distinction between 1MDB debts and the BMSB/TRXC project company operating debt.

PAS Youth says DAP's Kuching MP just finding justification for being anti-Islam.

An Interpol red notice acts as an arrest warrant for persons wanted for extradition.

'I was elected by the people, whereas she obtained her position by marrying the prime minister'.

PKR vice-president says opposition is hoping the minister will provide answers to certain issues.

The ministry will await further instructions from the police on the matter, says Dr S Subramaniam.

The farmers say Perak MBI is trying to evict them from land on which they have toiled for half a century.

It's a Terengganu state gov't project, and his ministry does not intend to interfere in it, says the minister.

UPDATED 2.51PM | Abim president laments RM15.5 million spent to study, formalise TPPA, is wasted.

UPDATED 1.21PM | It is improper to use such words, they say in reference to Lip Eng's outburst in the House.

PARLIAMENT | The Segambut MP, however, gets a rebuke from the speaker for bringing up 'old matters'.

UPDATED 1.57PM | Kelana Jaya Umno division chief says Azmin has never entered this area since he became the MB.

War of words continue over Permata, with Yeo Bee Yin claiming Rosmah lacks legitimacy, credibility and public trust.

Court fixes March 24 for the hearing, upon request by the DPP, to prepare the 'necessary responses'.

Teresa Kok's assistant explains SOP to show that Skim Mesra Usia Emas distributions are above board.

MP SPEAKS | The EC must explain if excluding existing polling stations and adding in new ones are mistakes.

PARLIAMENT | PM says when the king came, gone were the false accusations raised by irresponsible parties.

UPDATED 12.25AM | Deputy IGP however refuses to reveal where and when DNA sample was obtained.

For now the safety of Malaysians is ensured and there is nothing to worry about, adds PM.

Pyongyang denies the claims made by officials in Washington and Seoul, as well as security firms.

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the City Council of Penang Island (MBPP) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to take urgent action to address the pollution of the Keluang and Nipah Rivers near Bayan Lepas.

Pasir Puteh MP suggests adding this while they are amending the syariah limits under Act 355.

'They’re not supposed to have it and it's not supposed to be leaked.'

UPDATED 10.19AM | After a seven-day remand, he is released after paying RM200,000 deposit with oral bail.

‘If you sense a story is dodgy, check the source...’

UPDATED 3.14PM | The ban on six Muslim-majority countries is blocked just hours before it is to take effect.

The National House Buyers Association (HBA) refers to the Solicitors’ Remuneration (Amended) Order 2017 (SRAO 2017) which has been gazetted and will come into operations on March 15, 2017.

This, if the campaign to install 'easy to open grilles' falls on deaf ears among developers and homeowners.

YOURSAY | ‘A case of quantity over quality. But unfortunately, deadwood is very difficult to get rid of.’

YOURSAY | ‘To hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially - Socrates.’

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

KLSCAH wants the authorities to gazette the land and erect a fence to protect the site.