Archive - 5 July 2017

Fahmi: Two years since RM2.6bil bombshell, still no Najib's suit against WSJ

Fahmi: Two years since RM2.6bil bombshell, still no Najib's suit against WSJ

'How many more 'next Tuesdays' do Malaysians have to wait before Najib files a suit against WSJ?' asks PKR communications chief.

Edra IPO: Rahman accuses Rafizi of 'economic sabotage'

Edra IPO: Rahman accuses Rafizi of 'economic sabotage'

EPU minister urges Rafizi Ramli to stop being 'silly' by suggesting a boycott of the power producer's IPO. 

MH17 suspects to be prosecuted in the Netherlands

MH17 suspects to be prosecuted in the Netherlands

Malaysia would do everything possible to ensure justice is done independently, fairly and transparently, says transport minister. 

PSM's Jeyakumar takes DAP rep to court

PSM's Jeyakumar takes DAP rep to court

This after A Sivanesan failed to apologise for alleging that Jeyakumar was hiding facts when declaring his assets. 

M'sia condemns missile launch by N Korea

M'sia condemns missile launch by N Korea

'The flagrant violation of UN resolutions seriously undermines the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime.'

Ezam gives up on Parti Bebas Rasuah, quits for fifth time

Ezam gives up on Parti Bebas Rasuah, quits for fifth time

Ezam quits NewGen Party after failing to secure a name change from the ROS.

In S'gor, it is still Pakatan Rakyat gov't, says Azmin

In S'gor, it is still Pakatan Rakyat gov't, says Azmin

'The rakyat voted in PAS, DAP and PKR. That mandate was given for five years. (So) wait for the next election'.

FGV's stake sale plan to Indonesia tycoons on hold

FGV's stake sale plan to Indonesia tycoons on hold

This following the boardroom crisis which saw the suspension of FGV CEO and the resignation of its chairperson, say sources.

S'gor gets injunction to stop EC from submitting redelineation report to PM

S'gor gets injunction to stop EC from submitting redelineation report to PM

UPDATED 8.55PM | Judge rules there can be only one report to be given to the prime minister and it cannot exclude Selangor. 

PKR MP strikes back against S'gor gov't over audit report

PKR MP strikes back against S'gor gov't over audit report

Wong Chen is going public with the report along with supporting documents after his community spending was frozen. 

Husam accuses K'tan of washing hands of illegal fund collection

Husam accuses K'tan of washing hands of illegal fund collection

Amanah VP also wants the state gov't to disclose the agreement it had signed with carbon credit company Climate Protector Sdn Bhd. 

Go ahead, file the injunction, Guan Eng tells Gerakan

Go ahead, file the injunction, Guan Eng tells Gerakan

We are waiting for the action to be taken to court because we have nothing to hide, insists Penang CM.  

Too many loose ends in guns and drugs links to pastor's abduction

Too many loose ends in guns and drugs links to pastor's abduction

Why would drugs and arms traffickers be involved in Pastor Raymond Koh's abduction?

Fuel prices see first increase after five weeks of decline

Fuel prices see first increase after five weeks of decline

RON95 and RON97 prices will increase by four sen while diesel prices will go up seven sen, starting midnight.

Rafizi: Mock me on oil prices but my warning is real

Rafizi: Mock me on oil prices but my warning is real

Pandan MP predicts oil prices will increase tomorrow after five weeks of decline. 

'Happy Malaysians' shine through opposition gloom, says Salleh

'Happy Malaysians' shine through opposition gloom, says Salleh

World rankings show M’sians live in peace and prosperity despite opposition's criticisms, claims the minister.

 

Shamsubahrin acquitted of cheating NFC boss

Shamsubahrin acquitted of cheating NFC boss

High Court allows his appeal after ruling that all the convictions against him in the lower court could not stand.

Mixed reactions to Harapan Youth's PTPTN repayment proposal

Mixed reactions to Harapan Youth's PTPTN repayment proposal

Some say the idea would spawn irresponsible youths while others think it would encourage defaulters to repay their debts. 

Najib: Over 5,000 benefited from special haj programme

Najib: Over 5,000 benefited from special haj programme

The PM says the programme would be continued although it had achieved its goal. 

Ministry closely monitoring 68 victims of dog bites in S'wak

Ministry closely monitoring 68 victims of dog bites in S'wak

UPDATED 6.43PM | Health Minister S Subramaniam says all dogs within the 10km radius of the rabies outbreak will be vaccinated.

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Jakim tells Muslim pet dog owner to repent

Jakim tells Muslim pet dog owner to repent

It says the woman had gone against the teachings of the Shafie school of Islam. 

Perak PAS Youth: 'Boss' Kit Siang's 'meddling ways' for all to see

Perak PAS Youth: 'Boss' Kit Siang's 'meddling ways' for all to see

Mohd Akmal Kamaruddin says it is increasingly apparent who has the loudest voice in Pakatan Harapan.

RM1 houses for relatives of the sick, domestic abuse victims

RM1 houses for relatives of the sick, domestic abuse victims

Community activist Kuan Chee Heng provides the solution by launching two houses for those truly in need. 

Minister: BM pre-requisite for training of house officers stays

Minister: BM pre-requisite for training of house officers stays

UPDATED 6.45PM | The cabinet has decided not to waive the BM qualification for medical graduates, says Subra.

Kit Siang: Will Hadi defend Tuan Ibrahim from Umno attacks?

Kit Siang: Will Hadi defend Tuan Ibrahim from Umno attacks?

This comes after Puad Zarkashi uses Hadi's arguments to lambaste Tuan Ibrahim on 1MDB issue.

'Framed' netizen denies posting insulting photo of Agong

'Framed' netizen denies posting insulting photo of Agong

UPDATED 5.07PM | Catterine Chong suspects she is being framed for reporting another person's indecent online behaviour.

'54 years in M'sia, yet Sarawak needs London to clarify MA63?'

'54 years in M'sia, yet Sarawak needs London to clarify MA63?'

Amanah deputy president tells Sarawak CM to reveal the cost of the London trip, which will be borne by taxpayers.

K'tan did not seek funds for carbon trading project

K'tan did not seek funds for carbon trading project

MB Ahmad Yakob says the state government did not authorise any companies to collect money for the project.

Education Ministry probing caning incidents in S'gor, Malacca

Education Ministry probing caning incidents in S'gor, Malacca

Kamalanathan says the ministry is looking into the cases and will take appropriate action.

'Freeze assets of employers who don't register migrant workers'

'Freeze assets of employers who don't register migrant workers'

Johor PKR chief urges action on employers and not just workers who are at their bosses' behest.

'People don't care about corruption if they get a free meal'

'People don't care about corruption if they get a free meal'

Zaid Ibrahim revises election prediction after mass turnout at Najib's Hari Raya open house.

Marketplace - joining hands for refugee empowerment

Marketplace - joining hands for refugee empowerment

Meet refugees artisans and traders and learn about projects you can support t aa bazaar this Saturday.

Hadi: Malays 'mudah lupa' the many scandals besides 1MDB

Hadi: Malays 'mudah lupa' the many scandals besides 1MDB

The PAS president reiterates that inviting foreign intervention into domestic affairs will lead to trouble.

Penang Harapan sleuths uncover 'scheme' to change voters' addresses

Penang Harapan sleuths uncover 'scheme' to change voters' addresses

The culprits took the MyKad of these people for a few days and returned them after digitally altering the address. 

China and Russia vow to solve North Korea crisis together

China and Russia vow to solve North Korea crisis together

Presidents of both countries also reach consensus on anti-missile systems, Syria, and Afghanistan.

Valid passport gives no right to travel abroad, appellate court rules

Valid passport gives no right to travel abroad, appellate court rules

UPDATED 1.10PM | It also rules the immigration need not give reasons to Tony Pua on why he was barred from traveling.

S Korea, US in joint exercise after N Korea's missile provocations

S Korea, US in joint exercise after N Korea's missile provocations

South Korea's joint chiefs of staff say the drills were carried out in the East Sea at 7am local time today. 

Dr M: Only an idiot will believe I can influence the DOJ

Dr M: Only an idiot will believe I can influence the DOJ

The former PM is flattered by claims that he, a powerless man, can instruct the DOJ to initiate lawsuits.

Netizen who allegedly insulted Agong to be remanded until tomorrow

Netizen who allegedly insulted Agong to be remanded until tomorrow

UPDATED 3.16PM | Catterine Chong will be remanded by police for one more day, according to her lawyer.

MIC’s role as apologist for Umno-BN

MIC’s role as apologist for Umno-BN

YOURSAY | ‘MIC is in no position to criticise their masters for the injustices Indians suffer.’

DAP’s ticking time bomb

DAP’s ticking time bomb

Pointless to argue who started speculation on DAP facing ban.

Bahasa Malaysia and the medical profession

Bahasa Malaysia and the medical profession

COMMENT | And I am amused by Deputy Education Minister Chong Sin Woon's comment on this.

'Money for nothing' - Why report on the ringgit is misleading

'Money for nothing' - Why report on the ringgit is misleading

COMMENT | The Malaysian authorities have not understood the context of international currencies and financial scrutiny.

Intel chief received RM7m weeks before GE13, claims S’wak Report

Intel chief received RM7m weeks before GE13, claims S’wak Report

Not only BN politicians, but others are allegedly receiving money from Najib.

Experts: Subject contract doctors to BM proficiency tests

Experts: Subject contract doctors to BM proficiency tests

Policy experts propose something similar to Toefl or Ielts, instead of a Bahasa Malaysia exam pass.

What hudud advocates fail to understand about DOJ's probe

What hudud advocates fail to understand about DOJ's probe

YOURSAY | ‘The notion that a M'sian has to file a report in US to kick-start the probe is incorrect.’

MOE, Perkasa step in on BM waiver drama; 'CJ extension unlawful'

MOE, Perkasa step in on BM waiver drama; 'CJ extension unlawful'

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