Archive - 27 May 2016

PAS picks Rani Osman as Sg Besar candidate

PAS picks Rani Osman as Sg Besar candidate

UPDATED 12.09PM | The  Meru assemblyperson's name was announced by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

S Panjang rep Budiman is BN candidate for Sungai Besar

S Panjang rep Budiman is BN candidate for Sungai Besar

UPDATED 11.20PM | Budiman Mohd Zohdi says he's entering the contest an as underdog.

Singapore court revokes bail decision for ex-BSI wealth manager

Singapore court revokes bail decision for ex-BSI wealth manager

Yeo Jiawei to await trial for illicit money transfers linked to 1MDB.

Dr M: I’m not concerned about Mukhriz’s future

Dr M: I’m not concerned about Mukhriz’s future

‘I am more concerned about stopping Najib from destroying this country’.
 

Sabah will always remain in Malaysia, says CM

Sabah will always remain in Malaysia, says CM

He was brushing off new Philippine president's intention to pursue the country's claim on Sabah.

Hadi's Bill not about hudud law, Najib tells BN component parties

Hadi's Bill not about hudud law, Najib tells BN component parties

PM says he explained the 'big misunderstanding' to BN parties.

Muhyiddin's fate still unknown as Umno skips issue again

Muhyiddin's fate still unknown as Umno skips issue again

UPDATED 8.02PM | The party's supreme council didn't bring up the matter at its meeting today.

IT officer who brought ballot paper out fined RM3,000

IT officer who brought ballot paper out fined RM3,000

He was trying to prove the indelible ink used in the last general election did not work.

Najib: Police report filed against WSJ over classified letter

Najib: Police report filed against WSJ over classified letter

UPDATED 8.04PM | Police report was filed by Bank Negara governor Muhammad Ibrahim.

'Many unaware Amanah exists, or Mat Sabu has quit PAS'

'Many unaware Amanah exists, or Mat Sabu has quit PAS'

UPDATED 7.40PM | Therefore, its communications director says, contesting the twin polls will introduce party to the people.

 

Teenager jailed 12 years for plotting terrorist attacks

Teenager jailed 12 years for plotting terrorist attacks

The 17-year-old was among five arrested while making homemade bombs outside KL in April last year.

Tamrin fails in bid to challenge constitutionality of Sedition Act

Tamrin fails in bid to challenge constitutionality of Sedition Act

Judge Azwarnida Affandi says there was no necessity to refer the issue to the High Court.

Taib goes zoom-zoom in new RM1.5m Bentley convertible

Taib goes zoom-zoom in new RM1.5m Bentley convertible

Motorists in Kuching were stunned to see the 80-year-old flooring the pedal.

'Najib, not Hadi, is biggest winner in hudud move'

'Najib, not Hadi, is biggest winner in hudud move'

Afif gives statement to MACC over 'questionable' sale of Perda land

Afif gives statement to MACC over 'questionable' sale of Perda land

The Penang state exco says he will fully cooperate with the anti-graft body.

Precedent set, MIC leader moots bill on unilateral conversion

Precedent set, MIC leader moots bill on unilateral conversion

Vell Paari says Hadi’s bill has opened doors, wants other MPs to take advantage.
 

MCA Youth wants party to review BN cooperation model

MCA Youth wants party to review BN cooperation model

UPDATED 5.40PM | The Youth wing says Umno is technically supporting the Hudud Bill.

'Drastic' plan to control Bar Council with gov't appointees

'Drastic' plan to control Bar Council with gov't appointees

Bar chief says proposed amendments an unwarranted interference into internal management of the Bar.

Citizens' Declaration secretariat to respond to 'fake names' claim on Monday

Citizens' Declaration secretariat to respond to 'fake names' claim on Monday

An official statement will only be issued then, as there has been a denial by Ratu Naga, says the secretariat.

18 inmates dying monthly in prison unacceptable, MP tells Zahid

18 inmates dying monthly in prison unacceptable, MP tells Zahid

Take steps to address the situation, urges Surendran.

'Dragon queen' denies fake Citizens' Declaration names claim

'Dragon queen' denies fake Citizens' Declaration names claim

Verdict on late Karpal Singh's sedition case on Monday

Verdict on late Karpal Singh's sedition case on Monday

Court of Appeal to deliver its decision two years after the veteran DAP politician and lawyer was killed in an accident.

PAS: We’ll not negotiate on by-elections with Harapan

PAS: We’ll not negotiate on by-elections with Harapan

PAS will no longer collborate with parties in the opposition pact, says its chief Abdul Hadi Awang.

Save Sg Buloh leprosy settlement petition gains momentum

Save Sg Buloh leprosy settlement petition gains momentum

A total of 1,801 have signed for its preservation, over a period of just 12 days.

Liow enlists other BN parties to battle Hudud Bill

Liow enlists other BN parties to battle Hudud Bill

UPDATED 6.02PM | MCA, MIC, Gerakan and SUPP jointly speak up against Hudud Bill.

Aide dismisses WSJ's latest report on Najib over 1MDB as 'lies'

Aide dismisses WSJ's latest report on Najib over 1MDB as 'lies'

Tengku Sariffuddin says PM gave full cooperation to investigators, and accuses WSJ of taking sides.

Kedah exco quits MCA in protest of Hudud Bill

Kedah exco quits MCA in protest of Hudud Bill

Updated 3.50PM | Leong Yong Kong says MCA and Umno fail to defend the federal constitution.

Penang CM appoints BN critics, Harapan rebels into Transport Council

Penang CM appoints BN critics, Harapan rebels into Transport Council

The council of Lim's fiercest critics will deliberate on the heated Penang Transport Master Plan.

Klang MP, residents lodge graft report against local council

Klang MP, residents lodge graft report against local council

Vivian Lee gets six months' jail for 'bak kut teh' Ramadan greeting

Vivian Lee gets six months' jail for 'bak kut teh' Ramadan greeting

Sessions Court judge says the sentence is to serve as a deterrent.

PAS muktamar to discuss by-elections, S’wak polls performance

PAS muktamar to discuss by-elections, S’wak polls performance

An analyst says the party would have to use it as the platform to chart its directions.

Putrajaya must put its foot down over Philippines' claim on Sabah

Putrajaya must put its foot down over Philippines' claim on Sabah

MP SPEAKS | 'When will Sabahans ever feel safe despite putting their trust in Putrajaya?'

MCA boss opens fire on Umno in Chinese newspapers

MCA boss opens fire on Umno in Chinese newspapers

In these reports, Liow accuses Umno of being in cahoots with PAS

Khalil sworn in as Yang Dipertua of Malacca for fourth term

Khalil sworn in as Yang Dipertua of Malacca for fourth term

Civil service exit policy could raise public confidence

Civil service exit policy could raise public confidence

The important announcement made by the chief secretary, Ali Hamsa, of the new exit policy for the 1.6 million civil servants, is most welcome. It has been long awaited by most Malaysians who want to have a more efficient and effective civil service to bring greater progress to the nation and better services to all Malaysians. The timing is also useful as it comes after several necessary salary increases, which also call for more  productivity.

WSJ publishes letter ‘confirming’ Jho Low-owned Good Star

WSJ publishes letter ‘confirming’ Jho Low-owned Good Star

The government, however, claimed the company belonged to PetroSaudi International.

 

Nine Sg Siput farmers get temporary stay from vacating farm land

Nine Sg Siput farmers get temporary stay from vacating farm land

The court also directed the farmers and gov't agencies to look into settling the matter amicably.

I’m a changed man now, says former Selangor MB

I’m a changed man now, says former Selangor MB

‘This episode changed me a lot,’ Khir Toyo tells reporters of his six months in prison.

Beef up anti-corruption laws, urges Cenbet

Beef up anti-corruption laws, urges Cenbet

Of late, there has been a spike in media reports on allegations of corruption, not just involving those in high office but across the entire spectrum of those in power. Even those who had previously been steadfast in the battle against graft had been dragged into some of these allegations.

PAS' embrace of Umno - the end or beginning of history?

PAS' embrace of Umno - the end or beginning of history?

COMMENT | With the hudud bill, the close relationship between PAS and Umno has finally become public

Headmistress: Water is about positive energy, not religion

Headmistress: Water is about positive energy, not religion

HM of SJKC Pandamaran denies allegation surrounding a water dispenser in the school.

Aug 1 hearing for Sivarasa’s ‘fake Time magazine cover’ case

Aug 1 hearing for Sivarasa’s ‘fake Time magazine cover’ case

Judge Amernudin Ahmad set the date after the case came up for mention.

PAS Youth: Hadi's bill is consistent with Agong's decree

PAS Youth: Hadi's bill is consistent with Agong's decree

Khairil Nizam refers to the call to Parliament, on March 7, to empower the syariah court.

1MDB officers should pay fine, not taxpayers, Bank Negara told

1MDB officers should pay fine, not taxpayers, Bank Negara told

DAP veteran Kit Siang tells new chief Muhammad to make the quantum public, since the taxpayers are paying.

Not even thinking of Sg Besar, says Khir Toyo after parole

Not even thinking of Sg Besar, says Khir Toyo after parole

UPDATED 11.40AM | Former S'gor MB wants to rest first and spend more time with his family.

Liow distances government, BN from hudud bill

Liow distances government, BN from hudud bill

BN MPs drive home case for new car plate to be given free

BN MPs drive home case for new car plate to be given free

PARLIAMENT | Kuala Selangor MP moots 'F' and 'V' plates for the 222 lawmakers, Lipis MP jokes they won’t get summoned.

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But aren’t we world leaders - in corruption?

But aren’t we world leaders - in corruption?

YOURSAY | ‘We are in this sad state because we do not have capable, competent leaders…’

Hudud surprise in Parliament, 1MDB case 'closed', controversy roils Declaration

Hudud surprise in Parliament, 1MDB case 'closed', controversy roils Declaration

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Environmental, indigenous rights warriors honoured in Switzerland

Environmental, indigenous rights warriors honoured in Switzerland

Penan rights defender Komeok Joe and anti-Sarawak dams activist Peter Kallang receive the first ever Bruno Manser Prize.
Did Bung dupe Felcra into making RM150m investment?

Did Bung dupe Felcra into making RM150m investment?

Different figures appear to be given to its board of directors and Finance Ministry.
Don’t fall into hudud trap, focus on 1MDB, urges DAP’s Sheikh Omar

Don’t fall into hudud trap, focus on 1MDB, urges DAP’s Sheikh Omar

The Johor DAP leader tells Harapan it will do better not to get caught in the usual hudud polemics.
Nazri, PM not exempted and must explain RM2.6b

Nazri, PM not exempted and must explain RM2.6b

YOURSAY | ‘There is everything wrong about RM2.6b going into a PM's personal account.’
BSI shut down in S’pore and yet PM insists 1MDB above board

BSI shut down in S’pore and yet PM insists 1MDB above board

YOURSAY | ‘You are a disgrace to all Malaysians, and to your race and religion.’

Twin by-elections campaign focus may be on Chinese voters

Twin by-elections campaign focus may be on Chinese voters