Archive - 20 April 2017

UPDATED 12.50PM | MCA also notes there are others more deserving of PR/citizenship than the controversial preacher. 

It is considering direct exposure in the plantation sector for the ‘reduced volatility’.

He will be charged under the Anti-Money-Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

Party sec-gen says leadership appointments were done based on thorough consultation with all stakeholders.

A Myanmar national watches as his sheep graze near the Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur in Selayang.

‘I am audited as a private company and I am answerable to my board,’ says Mohd Salleh Ismail.

MP SPEAKS | The gov’t must not rest on its laurels for implementing a long-overdue measure.

The MyWatch chairperson pleads not guilty to the charge.

Bersih 2.0, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections, is appalled by the messages of intimidation and vengeance that a few top government leaders are sending out in the prelude to a general election that is expected to be held between the coming months and middle of next year.

The Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia (MPCAM) has been receiving complaints from doctors regularly through our online portal which has more than 10,000 doctors as members, regarding managed care organisations (MCOs) and third party administrators (TPAs) responsible in handling the payments of consumers’ health bills from corporate bodies - where these corporate bodies have appointed MCOs and TPAs to manage the health benefits of their employees.

I will stick my neck out and bet on the fact that cashless society is a distant dream in Malaysia, not a chance it will be achieved in the near future in response to the concerns raised by many.

UPDATED 5.35PM | 'It's only after adjustments that allocations can be distributed to constituencies not won by BN.'

Johor Permaisuri says Muslims here are lucky because they don't know how it's like to be part of a minority group.

UPDATED 6.40PM | Details on Anwar Ibrahim's role at the hearing are still limited, says his daughter Nurul Izzah.

COMMENT | The comparison made does not indicate the true reality of cost of living in both countries.

UPDATED 5.55PM | Abdul Latif finally manages to post RM2 million bail today.

In 2020 and beyond, social welfare as a policy area will become more significant than it has ever been. This follows a natural socioeconomic trajectory of countries aiming to attain and even exceed the benchmark for qualifying as a developed economy.

Elizabeth Wong tells about her observation after visiting the Selangor EC office yesterday. 

A few days ago I read an article written by the de facto Law Minister on the Sexual Offences Against Children 2017 Bill. Congratulations, Azalina Othman Said, for a job well done where MPs from both sides consensually agreed for the passing of the bill.

The 22 pleaded not guilty to becoming members of ‘Geng 24 Pulau Pinang’

He says the manifesto would contain commitments by BN to develop the state.

Gooi Hsiao Leung says the move by Noh Omar's ministry will also hurt BN supporters. 

Rehda also schools government on the need for affordable housing next to transportation hubs.

Separately, PKR MP urges MACC to probe the minister for abuse of power. 

COMMENT | The failure by the DBKL staff was a failure by the government of the day.

'All works must be done by those with skills, such as PWD, registered contractors,' says works minister.

The three agreements, inked during BN rule of Penang prior to 2008, are bound to a secrecy clause.

This is over Tabung Haji's RM193.5 mil investment in a firm which received RM140 mil from SRC International.

Federal funds are channeled to the Prime Minister's Department's Implementation Coordination Unit, says Ean Yong Hian Wah.

UPDATED 5PM | Husam Musa is making a fuss to seek political milleage, claims Kelantan exco member.

Salahuddin Ayub says it is strange if the probe stops with exco Abdul Latif Bandi alone.

UPDATED 2.03PM | Businessman faces charge of using royal title in a document without permission of the Kelantan palace.

The Titiwangsa MP 'sponsors' RM100 to 335 people who passed their motorcycle driving tests. 

These include stringent tests on the English language and other issues that reflect 'Australian values', says Aussie PM. 

UPDATED 2.30PM | They seek land titles for their farms, which they have been applying for since the 1970s.

Parti Bebas Rasuah HQ location is on top of the tile shop, clarifies Gobi Krishnan.

US mulls ways to pressure North Korea over its nuclear programme, including military options.

The commission responds to DAP rep Yeo Bee Yin on the connection between Gombak and Port Klang.

Second finance minister however says core inflation was still stable at 2.5 percent.

Zairil has been asked to handle the matter for the time being, says Penang DAP chief Chow Kon Yeow.

Khairy says the dialogue for 800 participants was followed by over 40,000 on FB.

UPDATED 11.58PM | The medical negligence suit is against a cardiothoracic specialist and the gov't.

The uptrend in frivolous voter objections compromises EC's integrity, says Bersih.

The term of the four, who include former CJ Arifin Zakaria, will run until April 2019. 

Exco Zaidy Talib says it's not heavy rain, but failure to take up solutions to the construction-caused flooding.

Until the issues are sorted out, Ezam Mohd Nor cannot use the Parti Bebas Bebas name, says ROS DG. 

PAS' cooperation with Harapan or Umno, Act 355 and the fate of its reps in Selangor are on the plate.

They say provision for issuing permanent residence is vague and the ministry's power is discretionary.

This is over allegations that he was linked to the Mara scandal. 

A professional would do better - if given the freedom.

The Bersatu chair and members play down Kamarulazman’s departure and allegations.

MIC Youth chief C Sivarraajh says the Islamic preacher is a divisive figure who should be sent back to India.

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

‘All the extremists are concerned about is submission.’

YOURSAY | ‘The opposition may yet save the Malays from themselves and from Umno-BN.’

YOURSAY | ‘Don't judge a book by its cover. It is too early to make assumptions.’