Archive - 27 April 2017

MUKTAMAR | Air-conditioning troubles and blazing heat cause lack of quorum, forces postponement till 8pm.

Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA) strongly condemns the alleged incident of abuse involving 11-year-old student Mohamad Thaqif Amin Mohd Gaddafi. His death is a tragedy that must lead to change. It is imperative that steps are taken to ensure that no student is subjected to abuse in Malaysian schools.

UPDATED 8.55PM | MUKTAMAR | But Khairuddin Aman Razali says this is pending the syura council’s decision.

MUKTAMAR | It is DAP that is waging war against PAS' Islamic struggle, says delegate.

The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) is appalled at the offensive and misogynist Facebook posting directed at the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Azalina Othman Said.

He adds that the PAC can write to him for the letter on Aabar BVI's ownership.

I refer to the front-page story in the Borneo Post today regarding disputes arising from the Pan-Borneo Highway.

The suspects allegedly offered bribes to officers to bypass foreign workers' permit renewal procedures.

He has been probed for graft, but is still at large despite an arrest warrant in his name, says PKR lawmaker.

UPDATED 10.10PM | The 69-year-old is alleged to have conspired with another suspect to embezzle RM223k of Yapeim funds.

MUKTAMAR | He says the menteri besar's remarks about a 'tok lebai defeated in his own area' is an insult.

UPDATED 5.50PM | Deputy minister warns action will be taken if situation escalates to a potential threat.

Amid the controversy, the first phase of condominium units in the Forest City development are all sold.

Suhakam also says the 11-year-old's case is a reminder that corporal punishments in schools must be eliminated. 

If implemented, the BN strategic team says Malaysia will become the laughing stock of the world.

The 492 plaintiffs have to pay Felda more than RM400,000 in damages, court rules. 

UPDATED 5.50PM | MUKTAMAR | The 'Jahanam PAN' cry is belted out after an oath-taking ceremony by the delegates.

Marcus Mojigoh also says Johari should not have contradicted the prime minister on this matter.

Selangor EC to hear objections on 1,200 'suspicious names' in the latest electoral roll for Sekinchan.

COMMENT | We have a long way to go, but the wheels of change have been set in motion.

UPDATED 3.55PM | Johor exco member says JAIJ will come up with new guidelines for these schools to hire staff.

MUKTAMAR | PAS can even cooperate with DAP, if they accept 'Islam must lead' condition, says PAS spiritual leader.

MUKTAMAR | No point toppling nationalist secular gov't for secular socialist leadership, Ahmad Yaakob says.

COMMENT | The attorney-general must now act to get the real culprits.

I read a piece on the PM accusing the opposition of making many U-turns, suggesting that U-turns are signs of inconsistency and lack of resolve.

He responds to Malay NGOs wanting to strip citizenships of non-Malays from 1957 to 1970.

Latest statement is tailored to suit his current alliance with Mahathir, claims Salleh Keruak.

Residents of Taman Kelab Ukay in Ampang lament being deprived of their land titles and being 'manipulated' by their developer.

Data shows low inflation and weak ringgit contribute to low cost of living in Malaysia, relative to other Asean countries.

Justice Umi Kalthum recognises the irregularity of the High Court order and brings it to the attention of both parties.

This whole thing becomes a super huge issue because the kid suffered a horrible injury and then died. There. I said it.

MUKTAMAR | PAS Muslimat chief says women these days are influenced by feminist approach in fighting for equality.

UPDATED 1.10PM | MUKTAMAR | PAS Youth chief Nik Abduh says this will happen if the target of taking five states in GE14 is realised.

UPDATED 2.15PM | Federal Court dismisses prosecution's appeal on Sosma, but the two will face trial for 'sabotage'.

UPDATED 2.24PM | MUKTAMAR | 1MDB has become a danger to Malaysia, says the wing's chief.

UPDATED 3PM | MUKTAMAR | Tuan Ibrahim says the suit in the UK is expected to cost RM200,000.

MUKTAMAR | This is to set a good example, like the Kelantan state gov't, says the wing's chief Nuridah Mohd Salleh. 

UPDATED 1.50PM | MUKTAMAR | Tuan Ibrahim implies it's not PAS, but Amanah that is in cahoots with BN.

Doubts cast on China's sincerity in behaving like a responsible stakeholder, instead of an aggressor, in the S China Sea dispute. 

UPDATED 12.31PM | The gov't will also ensure the nation's debt level remains below 55pct, says PM. 

Civil rights group refutes Najib's stand that 'foreign activists' were the cause of the perception of crackdowns.  

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MP SPEAKS | He should quit as finance minister II if he feels the IPIC deal is ‘beyond him’.

COMMENT | Admit nothing. 'You’re the puppet!' Deny everything. 'Trump Russia story is a hoax!'

'The gov't should be stricter in guarding M'sia's nautical borders, as breaches also affect fishermen's livelihoods.'

Mahathir had his chance - 22 years of it.

KINIGUIDE | The death of 11-year-old Thaqif Amin in the Quranic studies school has shocked the nation.

Despite the gov't's excessive campaigns to justify the deal, many questions still remain, says the DAP supremo. 

They have begun operating electronically yesterday, beginning 12.30pm.

A US commander is however not confident North Korea won't attack.

YOURSAY | ‘We know no action will be taken. And life will go on, until the next child dies.’

Police have classified Mohamad Thaqif Amin’s case as murder.

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

YOURSAY | ‘In no time, M’sia will be left with nothing but debts for our future generations.’

PKR veep Rafizi says it is odd for the BVI's registrar to reveal such info.

The PM says without GST the gov't can't afford to build schools and maintain security.

Not understanding the meaning of education.