Archive - 6 November 2017

Supporters light candles for PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim in conjunction with his 1,000th day in prison.

'The four of them then left the country on Feb 13, the day that Kim Chol was attacked at KLIA2.'

About 200 gather in front of Parliament before making their way to Dataran Merdeka.

They are scheduled to visit a number of places of worships in the heritage enclave tomorrow.

Zahrain says the former premier continued to defame Najib.

It says the action of fans booing Bashah during the Malaysia Cup final was uncalled for.

It says this award was restricted to the most senior members of the Kedah royalty, state dignitaries. 

Some social media users praised the bilal, others criticised the etiquette of those seeking refuge at the surau.

Sec-gen Ong Ka Chuan says the comment was careless but not intended to cause hurt.

Maxim Birdnest's owner is charged with employing 153 foreign workers without valid passes.

Rosmah Mansor says she has to endure aches and pain to fulfil her obligations.

PARADISE PAPERS | The firm also denies claims that it had not responded to questions from the ICIJ.

Without it, DPM adds, efforts to ensure the safety of the victims would not have been made possible.

Agriculture minister Shabery Cheek is attending a three-day durian festival in China to seal further deals in the industry with Chinese counterparts. 

The investigation had been carried out by other authorities, says Paul Low. 

'It's alright if you are not grateful, but do not dismiss the significance of such institutions.'

S'GOR DUN | The ruckus has reps quoting the dictionary before the Speaker restored order. 

Chow Kon Yeow admits, however, that such messages become viral due to the paucity of updated information.

The state assembly speaker should have considered debating the motions, laments Pematang rep.

The High Court makes this decision on an application filed by Mahathir challenging the appointment. 

LETTER | There is rot in the Forestry Department, and we must dig deep to find out why. 

Zahid says checks with the National Registration Department revealed there was no such application. 

UPDATED 4.32PM | This is the first time the MACC chief has made a press appearance after police reports were lodged in relation to his alleged affair.

Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan claims state security committee has its own crisis response SOP.

UPDATE 5.30PM | Johari Abdul dares Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah to speak without parliamentary immunity. 

Teh Yee Cheu says 12-hour stunt is in honour of the victims of disasters in Penang.

The Portuguese community in Malacca had built it for Christmas celebration, without approval from authorities.

UPDATED 3.37PM | Lawyer Sivarasa calls the Federal Court decision 'a step backwards for justice'.

UPDATED 3.50PM | The MP is refused leave to appeal ban on his travel to Yogyakarta, two years ago.

Liow Soon Hee, 29, claims trial to testing positive for drugs while in police detention in Feb 2014. 

Armed forces vets want to know whether army voters are being shifted to new camps.

Why is Malaysia Today not banned for running 'lies' and 'seditious' articles, asks veterans group. 

It says too much of their belongings have been lost and destroyed in the Penang floods of Nov 4 and 5.

COMMENT | MCA and DAP are exhibiting textbook political opportunism. 

Minister says only about RM1.04b was spent between the 9th and 11th Malaysia Plans. 

Court of Appeal panel rule that Anwar's suit is tantamount to questioning the competence of Parliament.

UPDATED 12.58PM | Wan Junaidi, however, refuses to 'politicise' the Penang floods and says the state should prioritise flood mitigation projects.

LETTER | The hospitality and tourism sector needs to recognise and accommodate their staffs' religion. 

PM tells Chinese that DAP can't reach Putrajaya, but sells horror stories to other communities.

PARADISE PAPERS | Trump cabinet member retains stake in company that provides shipping for Putin son-in-law and sanctioned oligarchs.

LETTER | Anwar's detention is an arbitrary act that is unconscionable. 

COMMENT | With household income growth, statistics can sometimes be misleading.

But the base, tunnels, stations, and viaducts will be made according to double track formation, says Finance Ministry.

LETTER | 'If common sense is to prevail then M'sians have the right to chastise our PM for swearing.'

LETTER | 'The opposition and I will embrace and work with Dr Mahathir if it means a better Malaysia.'

UPDATED 3.35PM | However, a source says that Shafie is unlikely to be arrested as Parliament is sitting.

LETTER | 'There are many lessons Penang can learn from Hong Kong when it comes to handling flooding.'

UPDATED 3.04PM | Motion tabled in state assembly acknowledges victims and calls for a review of crisis response SOPs.

LETTER | Tired bus drivers are a concern, and are prone to making fatal accidents if not allowed proper rest. 

LETTER | 'The state gov't must recognise that we are in an environmental and social crisis, and not be in denial.'

With GE14 looming, just shouting off a couple of answers may not be right...

PARADISE PAPERS | The Russian gov’t quietly held a financial interest in US social media.

UPDATED 3.48PM | The police are now awaiting further instructions from the attorney-general, says DPM. 

PARLIAMENT | Contrary to an accusation from Penang FMM, warnings were issued twice, on Nov 1 and 4, respectively, says deputy minister.

COMMENT | But you voters, will you let Najib and Umno Baru to win hands down, again?

The shooter was identified as 26-year-old Devin P Kelley, and a motive is yet to be established. 

The racist, misogynistic attacks against them reveal what lies beneath.

PARADISE PAPERS | A new leak reveals the financial hideaways of iconic brands and power brokers.

Rafizi hits back at economist who claimed opposition puts too much focus on 1MDB.

PARADISE PAPERS | The Paradise Papers reveal Low’s enquiries about extradition law in wake of 1MDB allegations.

YOURSAY | 'Hadi has given Clare the opportunity she has been waiting for.'

In the unprecedented purge, four ministers and tens of former ministers are also detained.

YOURSAY | 'It's quite clear that the investigating officer was not interested in solving the case.'

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