Tuesday 26 November 2019

Executive, legislature cannot usurp judges' power to consider bail, says lawyer

Executive, legislature cannot usurp judges' power to consider bail, says lawyer: Article 149 does not extinguish the power of the courts to consider bail applications even for security offences, argues Ramkarpal Singh.

Executive, legislature cannot usurp judges' power to consider bail, says lawyer

Executive, legislature cannot usurp judges' power to consider bail, says lawyer: Article 149 does not extinguish the power of the courts to consider bail applications even for security offences, argues Ramkarpal Singh.

Ministry's 2020 budget saved by the bell

Ministry's 2020 budget saved by the bell: MPs approve allocation for women, family and community development ministry after 'latercomers' give Pakatan Harapan the edge.

Sarawak party president denies criticising Dayaks, says it’s fake news

Sarawak party president denies criticising Dayaks, says it’s fake news: Parti Sarawak Bersatu chief Wong Soon Koh says some people are trying to damage his reputation by circulating a doctored article of him purportedly criticising Dayaks.

Putrajaya wins bid for 1MDB-IPIC open hearing in London

Putrajaya wins bid for 1MDB-IPIC open hearing in London: Court of Appeal allows application to set aside a consent award between Najib Razak’s government and IPIC to be heard in High Court.

Edward Snowden wants to come home but says U.S. won’t give him a fair trial

Edward Snowden at Web3 Summit 2019

Edward Snowden at Web3 Summit 2019

Fall Of Empires: Rome vs USA (Hidden Secrets Of Money Ep 9)

Sarawak tycoon forfeits RM3.7 million to govt over 1MDB funds

Sarawak tycoon forfeits RM3.7 million to govt over 1MDB funds: Bustari Yusof has settled the government's forfeiture application against him.

We were promised RM10 mil to secure Felda hotel deal, says company director

We were promised RM10 mil to secure Felda hotel deal, says company director: Witness says the amount was later reduced to RM1 million as the remainder was meant for 'political funds'.

Court awards RM235,000 damages to businessman for wrongful detention

Court awards RM235,000 damages to businessman for wrongful detention: Azrul Hadrav Abdullah sued the police and government for detaining him wrongfully for four days in 2017.

Quit if you can't toe party line, PKR veep tells unhappy leaders

Quit if you can't toe party line, PKR veep tells unhappy leaders: Chang Lih Kang also says leaders who do not attend party meetings are not qualified to complain about decisions made there.

The 7 worst neighbours Malaysians have to live with

The 7 worst neighbours Malaysians have to live with: Home is where the heart is, but once you step out the door, the neighbourhood is a pretty wild and dangerous place to be.

Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords EP 30 - REAL TRUE CRIME SHOW

Monday 25 November 2019

Under threat: Venice's need to rescue its future | DW Documentary

Teach religious studies after school hours, says academic

Teach religious studies after school hours, says academic: UKM lecturer Sharifah Munirah Alatas says students should grow together as a group and not be segregated.

DAP, cost of living at centre of voter unhappiness, says Dr M

DAP, cost of living at centre of voter unhappiness, says Dr M: Pakatan Harapan chairman says Malay voters in Tanjung Piai felt DAP was in control, while Chinese voters felt he was throttling DAP.

Anwar takes veiled dig at Azmin's meeting with Umno MPs

Anwar takes veiled dig at Azmin's meeting with Umno MPs: He says it is a form of abuse of power if ministers promise projects in return for support.

Criticism of Zakir Naik may have led to LTTE arrests, says MP

Criticism of Zakir Naik may have led to LTTE arrests, says MP: Charles Santiago says the timing of the arrest gives the impression it was in retaliation for criticisms against the controversial preacher.

Sunday 24 November 2019

Thursday 21 November 2019

Don't like me? Then say so, Dr M chides absent MPs

Don't like me? Then say so, Dr M chides absent MPs: The prime minister takes MPs to task for missing Dewan Rakyat proceedings yesterday.

Stress and the overworked political leader

Stress and the overworked political leader: Leaders who haven't developed the necessary skills to deal with an overworked mind and heavy workload are bound to make poor decisions.

Addressing the so-called 'doctors glut'

Addressing the so-called 'doctors glut': Creating more doctors in Malaysia was misplaced and ill-thought.

New Money: The Greatest Wealth Creation Event in History (2019) - Full D...

The difference between winning and succeeding | John Wooden

Measure for Measure: Quantum Physics and Reality

Making sense of string theory | Brian Greene

String Theory and the End of Space and Time with Robbert Dijkgraaf

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Quantum Computing for Dummies : A Simple Explanation for Normal People

Quantum Computing for Dummies : A Simple Explanation for Normal People

Have common 1MDB audit report meeting transcript, orders judge

Have common 1MDB audit report meeting transcript, orders judge: This comes after lawyers disputed the transcript presented by the prosecution team in the 1MDB audit report tampering case.

Wednesday 20 November 2019

Quantum computing explained with a deck of cards | Dario Gil, IBM Research

Welcome to the Wild West of American Innovation

Is America right to fear Huawei? | The Economist

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World Debt Surge & BRICS Dollar Alternative Plan

Cops hire US expert to verify gay sex video implicating Azmin

Cops hire US expert to verify gay sex video implicating Azmin: Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Huzir Mohamed says they expect a report before the year-end.

Court rules Pua can sue Najib for abuse of power in office

Court rules Pua can sue Najib for abuse of power in office: In its landmark ruling, the Federal Court says former prime minister Najib Razak was in fact a public officer.

Friends never learnt from Tg Piai defeat, says Anwar on MPs in Azmin's home

Friends never learnt from Tg Piai defeat, says Anwar on MPs in Azmin's home: The PKR president questions his deputy's meeting with some 30 MPs including from Barisan Nasional last night.

MMC Gamuda's AI-powered tunnel driller wins top innovation award in US

MMC Gamuda's AI-powered tunnel driller wins top innovation award in US: The Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine, developed in-house by the company, beat three other contenders from Italy, Australia and Switzerland.

MMC Gamuda's AI-powered tunnel driller wins top innovation award in US

MMC Gamuda's AI-powered tunnel driller wins top innovation award in US: The Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine, developed in-house by the company, beat three other contenders from Italy, Australia and Switzerland.

MMC Gamuda's AI-powered tunnel driller wins top innovation award in US

MMC Gamuda's AI-powered tunnel driller wins top innovation award in US: The Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine, developed in-house by the company, beat three other contenders from Italy, Australia and Switzerland.

Tuesday 19 November 2019

Thursday 14 November 2019

Will violence kill Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement? | Conflict Zone

CAMBODIA And China ; How will China's New Silk Road change Thailand & Cambodia? | The New Sil...

How will China's New Silk Road change Thailand & Cambodia? | The New Sil...

TikTok - The Next Battlefield: Matthew Palumbo

Najib can still change his mind about SRC International defence, say lawyers

Najib can still change his mind about SRC International defence, say lawyers: The former prime minister can still decide to exercise any of his three options before his defence begins.

Facebook sued for ‘censoring’ posts naming Trump whistleblower

Facebook sued for ‘censoring’ posts naming Trump whistleblower: Plaintiff claims social network deliberately diverts attention from itself by suppressing users.

Phone taps reveal Russian political ties, say MH17 investigators

Phone taps reveal Russian political ties, say MH17 investigators: Investigators say the pro-Russian rebels in the Donetsk People's Republic, who allegedly fired the missile, had been in closer contact with authorities in Moscow than previously assumed.

Saturday 9 November 2019

Why punish councillor but ignore Ah Long posters all over Penang?

Why punish councillor but ignore Ah Long posters all over Penang?: Those who went 'valiantly' after a city councillor for pasting QR code of bus guide at bus stops should now show they are sincere in going after other vandals causing greater damage to public property.

Unfair to punish PH, Maszlee says to Chinese voters

Unfair to punish PH, Maszlee says to Chinese voters: The PPBM supreme council member says the ruling coalition has done a lot of good in less than two years.

We'll deal with 'lone battle' comment, says Guan Eng

We'll deal with 'lone battle' comment, says Guan Eng: The DAP secretary-general says the matter will be handled by Perak PH.

More to come after e-wallet stimulus package, says Guan Eng

More to come after e-wallet stimulus package, says Guan Eng: RM500 million allocation is already an economic stimulus package, says the finance minister.

Voters don't realise it's tough to run a govt, says Anwar

Voters don't realise it's tough to run a govt, says Anwar: We will win if they judge us against BN's past, but they are judging PH on just over a year in office, says PKR president.

Friday 8 November 2019

Make firms liable for defying their own cultures, says ethicist

Make firms liable for defying their own cultures, says ethicist: Simon Longstaff of Australia's Ethics Centre suggests a tweak to Malaysia's Companies Act.

FULL SHOW: US lags behind China’s 6G tech

Woman from China's mainland confronts Hong Kong protesters in Germany

HEALED Not cured ; Three Steps to Transform Your Life | Lena Kay | TEDxNishtiman

HEALED Not cured ; Three Steps to Transform Your Life | Lena Kay | TEDxNishtiman

HEALED Not cured ; Three Steps to Transform Your Life | Lena Kay | TEDxNishtiman

Three Steps to Transform Your Life | Lena Kay | TEDxNishtiman

China advises Vietnam not to 'complicate' South China Sea dispute

China advises Vietnam not to 'complicate' South China Sea dispute: Foreign ministry spokesman says core issue is Hanoi, other claimants 'invading, occupying' Chinese islands.

Macron cedes to environmentalists, scraps €3 bil French-Chinese mall

Macron cedes to environmentalists, scraps €3 bil French-Chinese mall: It is the 2nd time he has dropped plans for a major construction project.

Ramkarpal is baffled over PAS rep's response to have Naik extradited

Ramkarpal is baffled over PAS rep's response to have Naik extradited: He tells off Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman for talking about the Tamil Tigers when it has nothing to do with his call to have Naik extradited to India to safeguard ties.

Wisma Putra to send official letter to India on extradition of Zakir Naik

Wisma Putra to send official letter to India on extradition of Zakir Naik: It will explain Malaysia’s stance in not sending the controversial preacher back to his country of origin.