Archive - 4 April 2017

The extension was approved with 93 MPs in favour and 77 MPs against.

Such a regulatory body will not compete with the one in Cyberjaya, says chief minister.

The Malaysian prime minister is no laughing matter, say groups representing local artists and writers.

PARLIAMENT | Tasek Gelugor lawmaker says a rapist may eventually repent and the victim will have less uncertainties.

UPDATED 8.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Opposition claims there are many flaws in the wording of the proposed law, which can be exploited. 

Suhakam said deaths mostly stemmed from diseases in all prisons and detention centres.

Faizal claims police did not conduct proper probe on Khalid calling his father 'sial', wants case re-opened.

槟政府表示将在本月内呈交报告给环境局，并否认已静悄悄抢先动工。

They back Johari Abdul Ghani’s comments last week.

The man tells court he tried to end his life as he was distressed with the community and his family's perception towards him.

Pawnshops have been in business for decades in Malaysia and are a popular source of micro-credit in society. While there are institutions like banks and other financial institution, some consumers opt to go to pawnshops. There are several reasons, some may not be qualified to take loans, often a lot of paperwork is involved and banks don’t give loans for the small amounts, unlike pawnshops.

Amanah MP says debate should be held at a location decided by the police.

UPDATED 8PM | Pakatan Harapan's secretariat and presidential council will have the final say.

Mahathir says it appears district police officers have overruled their boss and ministers.

The 21 Mara-sponsored students were at their hostel when the explosion happened. 

Chow Kon Yeow refutes Wan Junaidi's recent claims regarding reclamation works at Permatang Damar Laut. 

There is lack of interest shown by Rohingya with UNHCR cards, to work in the country, laments minister. 

UPDATED 5.05PM | The appellate court makes the unanimous decision despite Ambiga's plea not to close the door.

COMMENT | The prime minister shares some of the outcomes of his visit to India.

UPDATED 4.30PM | 'No, we never discussed with BN. It is up to the speaker on whether we can continue to bring the motion.'

If AG's Chambers insists on the lightweight charge, he wants Pandikar to initate legal action.

FT minister says he does not understand why the rakyat still doubtful on what the government has done.

PARLIAMENT | E-hailing vehicles to be classified as a public service vehicle, operators required to get an intermediation business license to be issued by Spad.

“So often survivors have had their experiences denied, trivialised, or distorted. Writing is an important avenue for healing because it gives you the opportunity to define your own reality. You can say: This did happen to me. It was that bad. It was the fault and responsibility of the adult. I was - and am - innocent.”
- Ellen Bass, ‘The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse’

'We must be open-hearted with any decision made by the government. We respect all religion and we respect the rights of all races.'

He says police may have not revealed the real reason as to why the debate between Mahathir and Nazri was cancelled.

He wants to know where and when these meetings took place, and what was discussed.

Location of missing systems yet to be traced by department, Public Accounts Committee report reveals.

Former law minister accuses Najib of blurring the line between truth and lies.

The country aspires to be an important hub for higher education and is always hopeful for more universities to be listed in top 200 in the world. However, the impact of the recent budget cut on education especially those of the public universities is worsening.

Amendments propose that children shall be allowed to keep their religious affiliations and decide on faith when they reach 18.

COMMENT | Echoes of Mahathirian doubletalk in Nazri-Dr M saga of cancelled debates.

'If we can set up another three committees, then we can monitor the government more effectively,' says a PKR rep. 

Report claims that the man may be obsessed with titles.

Also raised during the 50th anniversary of ties between M'sia-Russia is the possibility of direct flights between KL and Moscow. 

COMMENT | There were hundreds of ‘masterminds’ if the opposition to Act 355 can be called that.

UPDATED 12.31PM | Khalid says the powers are provided for under Section 3(3) of the Police Act 1967. 

The confusion apparently stems from the introduction of a new category of one-year visa.

YOURSAY | ‘We are relieved that our citizens in North Korea managed to return safe and sound.’

This is on the alleged forced labour exploitation involving Indonesian workers in Malaysia.

Get this book by R Nadeswaran and his team.

It will put the country in grave economic danger...

‘All Umno cares about is what Umno wants.’

Explosion that killed at least 11 people was a terrorist attack with Islamist ties, Russian official say.

The world's biggest film-making nation is invited to make the country the favoured location for more films and TV series.

YOURSAY | ‘So, where are 1MDB’s audited accounts for 2015 and 2016 and the balance sheets?’

Other causes of death include HIV, asthma, heart attack and suicide.

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

My foundational lecture for any rational community.

S'gor MB says the decision was based on humanitarian grounds after an NGO highlighted their plight.  

Putin says he was considering all possible causes for the blast, including terrorism.