Archive - 24 May 2016

Did Guan Eng peddle third bridge to avoid tunnel scrutiny, asks Rahman Dahlan

Did Guan Eng peddle third bridge to avoid tunnel scrutiny, asks Rahman Dahlan

COMMENT | Key questions on the tunnel project remain unanswered says the minister.

BN, PAS to name candidates for Sungai Besar by-election on Friday

BN, PAS to name candidates for Sungai Besar by-election on Friday

BN's candidate will be named at launch of BN machinery at its command centre there.
No plan to hurt or kill Dharmendran, police inspector tells court

No plan to hurt or kill Dharmendran, police inspector tells court

Wife presents 'birthday boy' Taib with RM1.5m Bentley

Wife presents 'birthday boy' Taib with RM1.5m Bentley

The gift is also in conjunction with their fifth wedding anniversary.

Three groups can challenge move to close Ampang Forest Park

Three groups can challenge move to close Ampang Forest Park

Ministry refutes report 3,527 foreign workers ‘unfit’

Ministry refutes report 3,527 foreign workers ‘unfit’

Cases of those categorised as unfit were because it involved non-communicable diseases.

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Mahathir likens Tunku Aziz to a 'hopping here, there frog'

Mahathir likens Tunku Aziz to a 'hopping here, there frog'

15,000 fake Pos Laju envelopes seized

15,000 fake Pos Laju envelopes seized

The seizure on May 12 followed a tip-off and was the first case of its kind in the country.

Dr M: We must act like we have no parties to defeat Najib

Dr M: We must act like we have no parties to defeat Najib

Task force formed to probe implementation of immigration system

Task force formed to probe implementation of immigration system

The Home Ministry is collecting the relevant documents to identify the weaknesses.

Mahathir's presence won't affect BN's campaign, says Khairy

Mahathir's presence won't affect BN's campaign, says Khairy

The Umno Youth chief adds his wing has its own plans for the two by-elections.

1MDB: No word yet from S'pore and Swiss authorities

1MDB: No word yet from S'pore and Swiss authorities

Zam: Tunku Aziz was a DAP lackey, whereas Dr M is using DAP

Zam: Tunku Aziz was a DAP lackey, whereas Dr M is using DAP

Cries of 'injustice' against terminated MAS workers, Nufam sends memo

Cries of 'injustice' against terminated MAS workers, Nufam sends memo

Nufam chief says many of them are still suffering, got no monthly salary and don't know what to do.

Ban Ramadan advertisements, urges CAP

Ban Ramadan advertisements, urges CAP

“Ramadan Buffet... The Buka Puasa feast in this hotel is recognised to be among the most exciting spreads... has drawn an increasing number of patrons for corporate entertainment and family dining... The menu comprises more than 100 dishes daily... as you break your fast to the tantalising treats available, live Ghazal Asli music fills the air... a surau is made available for our Muslim patrons’ convenience... RM95 nett per adult and RM48 nett per child...”

‘Most bankruptcy cases due to personal loans, HP vehicles’

‘Most bankruptcy cases due to personal loans, HP vehicles’

Penang won’t pay compensation for drawing water from Sg Muda

Penang won’t pay compensation for drawing water from Sg Muda

Global noose on 1MDB tightens

Global noose on 1MDB tightens

Jamil Khir contradicts cabinet on unilateral conversion, says DAP MP

Jamil Khir contradicts cabinet on unilateral conversion, says DAP MP

Zaid: Sg Besar test will reveal if Azmin can replace Anwar

Zaid: Sg Besar test will reveal if Azmin can replace Anwar

FGV: Crude palm oil prices to average RM2,500 per tonne in 2016

FGV: Crude palm oil prices to average RM2,500 per tonne in 2016

The firm today reported a first-quarter loss of RM65.5m due to low yields from El Nino.

'DBKL will consider compensation for motorists if it controls rain, wind'

'DBKL will consider compensation for motorists if it controls rain, wind'

UPDATED 6.32PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister rules out compensation over flash flood, calling it an act of god.

Are the folk forced to finance ‘development’ projects?

Are the folk forced to finance ‘development’ projects?

BN MPs want Mat Sabu in the ring to prove Amanah’s strength

BN MPs want Mat Sabu in the ring to prove Amanah’s strength

This is the time for him to show his courage and prove his party’s strength, they say.
Tee Yong in the dark over Russia's interest in Petronas

Tee Yong in the dark over Russia's interest in Petronas

Improve drainage system to avoid flash floods, say experts

Improve drainage system to avoid flash floods, say experts

Clogged drains prevent excess water from being channelled into the rivers.

Malaysians waste 15,000 tonnes of food daily

Malaysians waste 15,000 tonnes of food daily

PAS to announce candidates for by-elections on Friday

PAS to announce candidates for by-elections on Friday

'MAS can't fly high under new open sky policy'

'MAS can't fly high under new open sky policy'

Swiss Bank BSI's CEO resigns

Swiss Bank BSI's CEO resigns

Portal: Submit proof on ‘cash, women’ to MACC, not party president

Portal: Submit proof on ‘cash, women’ to MACC, not party president

Youth in Low Yat phone theft case convicted, gets jail sentence

Youth in Low Yat phone theft case convicted, gets jail sentence

What will be left of Malaysia for Malaysians eventually?

What will be left of Malaysia for Malaysians eventually?

Several shocks are beginning to rattle Malaysians - provided they are not going to allow themselves to be distrated by all the ‘noise’ of race and religion and political party feuds.

Minister 'slaps' deputy over UEC recognition, says DAP lawmaker

Minister 'slaps' deputy over UEC recognition, says DAP lawmaker

UPDATED 5.16PM | Rasah MP claims Mahdzir Khalid and Chong Sin Woon have been giving contradictory statements.

Prove you're not shielding Jho Low, PAC members tell Hasan

Prove you're not shielding Jho Low, PAC members tell Hasan

Khalid: PKR can't object to Amanah's candidacy in twin by-elections

Khalid: PKR can't object to Amanah's candidacy in twin by-elections

Urgings for Rafizi’s head to roll as secretary-general at PKR meet?

Urgings for Rafizi’s head to roll as secretary-general at PKR meet?

Its political bureau meets tonight, with speculation rife Rafizi will be in the line of fire.

'Old story', Ahmad Maslan says of Puad's RM2.6b revelation

'Old story', Ahmad Maslan says of Puad's RM2.6b revelation

Singapore orders bank involved with 1MDB to shut down

Singapore orders bank involved with 1MDB to shut down

Oil prices fall as dollar gains, but possible stock drawdown supports

Oil prices fall as dollar gains, but possible stock drawdown supports

BSI SA Bank faces Swiss criminal action over 1MDB-linked offences

BSI SA Bank faces Swiss criminal action over 1MDB-linked offences

Amanah: We want to contest because PAS giving breath to BN

Amanah: We want to contest because PAS giving breath to BN

'Transfer of officers holding sensitive posts to become monthly affair'

'Transfer of officers holding sensitive posts to become monthly affair'

'When someone reaches three to five years of holding a sensitive post, we will transfer,' says chief sec.
No scientific evidence of Hinduism-Buddhism in Bujang Valley?

No scientific evidence of Hinduism-Buddhism in Bujang Valley?

S'gor DAP backs Amanah, says grassroots may vote BN if PAS contests

S'gor DAP backs Amanah, says grassroots may vote BN if PAS contests

Fatigue caused by bickering opposition may impact twin polls

Fatigue caused by bickering opposition may impact twin polls

MIC Youth: Jamil Khir interpreting law to suit Islamist agenda

MIC Youth: Jamil Khir interpreting law to suit Islamist agenda

The constitution is not meant to give pre-eminence to Islam, MIC Youth chief says.

SIC ORGANISES ALL YEAR-LONG PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE WSBK, F1 AND MOTOGP

SIC ORGANISES ALL YEAR-LONG PROGRAMMES TO PROMOTE WSBK, F1 AND MOTOGP

Taking motorsports excitement to an unprecedented level, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is organizing a year-long promotional nationwide programme of the world’s three biggest motor racing events – the 2016 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship (WSBK), 2016 Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix™ (F1) and Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016 (MOTOGP)

FSC’s decision to side with SFI workers lauded

FSC’s decision to side with SFI workers lauded

RM31,217 spent to organise cabinet meeting in Sarawak

RM31,217 spent to organise cabinet meeting in Sarawak

PARLIAMENT | Election expenses came up to RM135.6 million, says Azalina.

Minister: Spike in voter turnout due to lack of information

Minister: Spike in voter turnout due to lack of information

UPDATED 1.55PM | PARLIAMENT | Azalina says 40pct of polling stations failed to relay relevant information to EC.

'Missing docs on RM22.6m payments for immigration system misplaced'

'Missing docs on RM22.6m payments for immigration system misplaced'

Home Ministry sec-gen says the invoices have been found and sent to the audit department.

PM can't say why Jho Low was not summoned before PAC

PM can't say why Jho Low was not summoned before PAC

PM says 1MDB advisory board he heads has no administrative function

PM says 1MDB advisory board he heads has no administrative function

PARLIAMENT | All decisions and transactions of 1MDB are made by its management, Najib says in a written reply.

Which version of RM2.6b donation is true, Kit Siang asks Najib

Which version of RM2.6b donation is true, Kit Siang asks Najib

Najib says he didn’t sign transfer of US$3.5b to Aabar BVI

Najib says he didn’t sign transfer of US$3.5b to Aabar BVI

Gov't approved projects worth RM792.3m during S'wak polls

Gov't approved projects worth RM792.3m during S'wak polls

1MDB undertakes call for US dollar denominated bondholders

1MDB undertakes call for US dollar denominated bondholders

1MDB says it had provided latest update on the status of the bonds and outlined the next step of the process.

‘Arabisation’ will affect Malay culture, warns academician

‘Arabisation’ will affect Malay culture, warns academician

Would you sell your vote too? Say for RM48,000?

Would you sell your vote too? Say for RM48,000?

'Islamic Social Finance can play crucial humanitarian role'

'Islamic Social Finance can play crucial humanitarian role'

Good try, Salleh, but WSJ need not reveal its sources

Good try, Salleh, but WSJ need not reveal its sources

YOURSAY | ‘You can’t even reveal who the real donor is, yet you insist others to reveal their sources.’

'Jamil Khir’s stand on unilateral conversion defective'

'Jamil Khir’s stand on unilateral conversion defective'

Anwar, Mahathir and the Citizens’ Declaration

Anwar, Mahathir and the Citizens’ Declaration

Guna explains why he signed the declaration.

Kini Roundup: Amanah makes moves on by-elections, victory for news portals

Kini Roundup: Amanah makes moves on by-elections, victory for news portals

Zeti, silence on RM2.6b is no longer an option

Zeti, silence on RM2.6b is no longer an option

YOURSAY | ‘We hope you will continue to earn our respect by revealing the truth.’

What a tangled web that Puad Zarkashi weaves

What a tangled web that Puad Zarkashi weaves

YOURSAY | ‘Puad will be sadly mistaken if he thought the students will believe him.’

Citizens’ Declaration crafted after other measures failed, says Dr M’s lawyer

Citizens’ Declaration crafted after other measures failed, says Dr M’s lawyer

If asking Najib to step down is wrong, then Najib should return the premiership to Pak Lah, says Haniff Khatri.

Whence came the rich children?

Whence came the rich children?