Archive - 27 July 2017

2017-07-27

2017-07-27

Minister: Anwar, Kit Siang will prevent Dr M from becoming PM

Minister: Anwar, Kit Siang will prevent Dr M from becoming PM

Ismail Sabri says Mahathir's past sins against them will never be forgotten.  

 

SIS: Decision on out-of-wedlock child in line with Islam

SIS: Decision on out-of-wedlock child in line with Islam

It says the Court of Appeal decision is compassionate and is in the child's best interest.

Rosmah, Azalina meet Kajol at 'VIP2' promo event

Rosmah, Azalina meet Kajol at 'VIP2' promo event

'One more for the women's club...with first lady of Malaysia Rosmah Mansor,' Kajol tweets.

Malaysia Airlines to buy new and second-hand planes

Malaysia Airlines to buy new and second-hand planes

Even the second-hand planes will be equipped with wi-fi.

M'sia confident it'll be on Tier 1 in human trafficking fight

M'sia confident it'll be on Tier 1 in human trafficking fight

PARLIAMENT | He says the Tier One is the target for 2020.

M'sia can help in Qatar crisis if needed, says Hisham

M'sia can help in Qatar crisis if needed, says Hisham

But the opportunity should be given first to Kuwait as an intermediary in addressing the crisis.

Kelantan to gazette 13 more Buddhist temples

Kelantan to gazette 13 more Buddhist temples

The temples must be active community centres to be gazetted.

DPM: Almost 1.8m documented migrant workers in M'sia

DPM: Almost 1.8m documented migrant workers in M'sia

Figure is based on statistics from the immigration department says Home Minister 

Nik Nazmi dismisses allegations against MBI in Unisel-Jana Niaga dispute

Nik Nazmi dismisses allegations against MBI in Unisel-Jana Niaga dispute

Rizal should stop acting like a warrior says Selangor exco. 

Legal aid amendment bill tabled in Dewan Rakyat

Legal aid amendment bill tabled in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Tabled by Azalina, the bill aims to ensure underage victims of sexual violence get legal advice.

Guan Eng heads Penang's Pakatan Harapan pact

Guan Eng heads Penang's Pakatan Harapan pact

Penang CM also announces four deputy chairpersons.  

Gov't studies proposal to allow only vaccinated kids in kindergartens

Gov't studies proposal to allow only vaccinated kids in kindergartens

PARLIAMENT | Subramaniam says the proposal was not a discrimination but a protective measure for children.

Manila urged to brief Asean member states on Marawi conflict

Manila urged to brief Asean member states on Marawi conflict

Hishamuddin says information necessary for member nations to be alert to IS threat.  

S'wak files appeal on Pujut decision

S'wak files appeal on Pujut decision

Ting Tiong Choon's lawyer confirms that he received notices of appeal from three gov't parties.  

Pandikar wants fairer coverage, jokes about jailing journalists

Pandikar wants fairer coverage, jokes about jailing journalists

Speaker also jokes that journalists should write nice things about him and his achievements.

Five M'sian companies on Forbes' 'best under a billion' list

Five M'sian companies on Forbes' 'best under a billion' list

The companies are Elsoft Research Bhd, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd, MyEG Services Bhd, Pentamaster Corp Bhd and Vitrox Corp Bhd.

Gov't bans G25 book on Islam in constitutional democracy

Gov't bans G25 book on Islam in constitutional democracy

DPM Zahid authorises the ban as the book was deemed to be prejudicial to public order.

Pathologist in Kevin Morais case acquitted of misusing hospital equipment

Pathologist in Kevin Morais case acquitted of misusing hospital equipment

Liow: Bumi status of Indian Muslims not discussed in cabinet meeting

Liow: Bumi status of Indian Muslims not discussed in cabinet meeting

He says the issue has been politicised by certain quarters. 

Penang BN Youth presents 'fake awards' memo to local councils

Penang BN Youth presents 'fake awards' memo to local councils

This follows claims that two councils bought false awards from the European Business Assembly.

Penang's anti-corruption pledge signing ceremony postponed

Penang's anti-corruption pledge signing ceremony postponed

The state will wait for MACC chief commissioner Dzulkifli to be available next week, says CM. 

Mukhriz fails in bid to cite Najib for contempt

Mukhriz fails in bid to cite Najib for contempt

UPDATED 6.02PM | Court rules no indication PM's statement refers to case between Mukhriz and Najib's aide.

Boy, 7, accused of raping six-year-old

Boy, 7, accused of raping six-year-old

The girl's mother lodged a police report after she complained of pain.

MACC probing another hotel purchase by FIC in Kuching

MACC probing another hotel purchase by FIC in Kuching

The transaction is believed to have caused FIC millions of ringgit in losses.

Amendments to regulate Uber, Grab passed

Amendments to regulate Uber, Grab passed

UPDATED 7.45PM | PARLIAMENT | Amendments will require e-hailing vehicles to be classified as public service vehicle.

Gov't takes 'child conceived out of wedlock' case to Federal Court

Gov't takes 'child conceived out of wedlock' case to Federal Court

Nothing to stop PAC from reopening 1MDB probe, says Pandikar

Nothing to stop PAC from reopening 1MDB probe, says Pandikar

UPDATED 5.06PM | 'If they want to investigate again there is no procedure that can stop them.'

The chameleon-like nature of M'sian political culture

The chameleon-like nature of M'sian political culture

It seems that any means can be justified as long the enemy is defeated.

House speaker: Parliament is best place to discuss 1MDB, but...

House speaker: Parliament is best place to discuss 1MDB, but...

UPDATED 4.30PM | Questions in the House must not be accusations, assumptions, offensive, or made up, says speaker. 

Settlers seek Bukit Aman intervention in Gatco issue

Settlers seek Bukit Aman intervention in Gatco issue

The settlers want the federal police to stop the alleged abuse of power by Negeri Sembilan cops. 

The last days of Central Market

The last days of Central Market

Hari Ho reflects on photographing traders and workers in the wet market's final days.

Was 'third secret letter of support' issued for 1MDB, asks Pua

Was 'third secret letter of support' issued for 1MDB, asks Pua

UPDATED 2.10PM | DAP MP says the DOJ suit claims that a letter of support was issued to Deutsche Bank.

Minister: More than 13,000 child rape cases in past 7 years

Minister: More than 13,000 child rape cases in past 7 years

PARLIAMENT | Rohani says statistics also recorded 6,014 molestation cases, incest (1,796) and unnatural sex (1,152).

MP wants detailed breakdown of cost for PM's open house

MP wants detailed breakdown of cost for PM's open house

UPDATED 1.32PM | Anthony Loke believes Azalina misunderstood his question when the minister replied the cost was moderate.

DAP rep challenges Customs Dept to court over 'dubious' GST refund claim

DAP rep challenges Customs Dept to court over 'dubious' GST refund claim

Otherwise, Customs DG should issue a public apology for the remark and pay the reimbursements immediately, says Eddie Ng.

Hadi's flawed understanding of Islamic governance

Hadi's flawed understanding of Islamic governance

COMMENT | Does the PAS president view Islam as a total way of life, or a totalitarian system?

Yes, I didn't do any development projects as PM, quips Dr M

Yes, I didn't do any development projects as PM, quips Dr M

'I didn’t build buildings or roads. All of those were done by the workers. Not one brick was put in by me.'

US attorney general to unveil leak probes soon

US attorney general to unveil leak probes soon

The probes will look at news stories that publicised sensitive intelligence material.

Russia bristles at proposed new US sanctions, warns of action

Russia bristles at proposed new US sanctions, warns of action

The bill will bar Trump from easing sanctions on Moscow without Congress' approval.

IGP: Umno Youth vs Bersatu Youth ruckus 'petty and shameful'

IGP: Umno Youth vs Bersatu Youth ruckus 'petty and shameful'

'We are all adults, not little children anymore. We have to show our maturity.'

Timber exports rise to RM9.75b in first five months

Timber exports rise to RM9.75b in first five months

The timber industry is one of the major contributors to the nation’s export earnings.

'Give trainee teachers more incentives, not slash their allowance'

'Give trainee teachers more incentives, not slash their allowance'

This would attract better talents to the profession and the quality of education will improve, says DAP's Zairil Khir Johari.

More precautionary actions needed on rabies

More precautionary actions needed on rabies

COMMENT | The disease is spreading and we have to enhance our rabies outbreak management.

Exorcising the ghost of RM31bil forex loss

Exorcising the ghost of RM31bil forex loss

Ironically, Kit Siang called for an RCI on the losses way back in 1994.

COA: Child conceived out of wedlock can bear father's surname

COA: Child conceived out of wedlock can bear father's surname

This also applies to Muslim children, because NRD need not heed fatwa, the Court of Appeal rules.

Which of the 1pct of allegations against Rosmah are true?

Which of the 1pct of allegations against Rosmah are true?

YOURSAY | 'Please tell us about the diamonds that Rosmah has been allegedly acquiring.'

Economist: Create skilled workers before creating a million jobs

Economist: Create skilled workers before creating a million jobs

Another economist says it is 'impossible' to create the jobs in five years as M'sia is highly dependent on the global economy.

PAS' election strategy - if we can't win, neither can Harapan

PAS' election strategy - if we can't win, neither can Harapan

YOURSAY | 'By contesting all Harapan's seats, they will ensure the kleptocrats win GE14.'

Dr M blames late Agong for judicial crisis; no tourism tax for locals

Dr M blames late Agong for judicial crisis; no tourism tax for locals

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