Archive - 6 January 2015

Number of flood evacuees continues to fall

Number of flood evacuees continues to fall

The three states affected by the flood see more flood victims returning home.
'No compromise with Malaysians in 14K Triad'

'No compromise with Malaysians in 14K Triad'

However Zahid reiterates it's confirmed triad does not exist in M'sia.
Don’t use Buddhist event to stage political attacks

Don’t use Buddhist event to stage political attacks

It was hurtful to see that both MCA president Liow Tiong Lai and Penang Gerakan chairperson Teng Chang Yeow were using a Buddhist event in Penang recently to criticise and condemn an opposition party and its leaders, especially the Penang chief minister.
Zahid didn't tell police about FBI letter

Zahid didn't tell police about FBI letter

None of the police top brass were aware of the letter or its contents, say sources.
Zam: I did not accuse PMO of lying

Zam: I did not accuse PMO of lying

FREE He says M'kini mistakenly attributed the comments of a reader to him.
Rosmah: Hubby and I lose sleep due to Mat Rempit

Rosmah: Hubby and I lose sleep due to Mat Rempit

They are under our care and are not hopeless kids, says the PM's wife. [VIDEO]
1MDB missed December's RM2bil loan payment

1MDB missed December's RM2bil loan payment

It now aims to settle payment to lenders Maybank and RHB, now due Jan 30.
Bersih is never happy, laments EC

Bersih is never happy, laments EC

'First it wants redelineation sped up, but now it says EC is rushing for S'wak'
AirAsia flight to Chennai diverted due to thick fog

AirAsia flight to Chennai diverted due to thick fog

It was among flights diverted due to thick fog engulfing the South Indian city.
Explain Zahid's letter to FBI, PM told

Explain Zahid's letter to FBI, PM told

UPDATED 6.20PM A DAP MP says Najib must be accountable for ministers' actions.
Will a new CEO at 1MDB power changes?

Will a new CEO at 1MDB power changes?

KINIBIZ Tiger wonders if a new man in charge will make an iota of difference.
Harakah's editor-in-chief told to resign

Harakah's editor-in-chief told to resign

UPDATED 5.25PM Its board of directors want him to go, but he appealed to stay on.
CM mocks substandard language in Zahid's letter

CM mocks substandard language in Zahid's letter

We expect the Home Ministry to have higher standards, says Lim Guan Eng.
Isma repeating themselves to sound relevant

Isma repeating themselves to sound relevant

As its name implies, the Malay-based NGO Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) should focus on building racial ties in an effort to promote national harmony, instead of playing on racial issues for its own personal benefit.
Faekah slams Selangor audit on RM2.6mil payouts

Faekah slams Selangor audit on RM2.6mil payouts

Ex-MBI chief says recipients keen to challenge demand money be returned.
Special programme on national unity now open

Special programme on national unity now open

The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) invites youths and young professionals aged 20 to 30 years old to apply for a special National Unity Youth Fellowship Programme.
2015-01-06

2015-01-06

DPM: Kelantan flood damage close to RM1bil

DPM: Kelantan flood damage close to RM1bil

He said this after a closed-door meeting with Kelantan MB, NSC and minister Mustapa.
MP: Come GE14, Pakatan will drown in flood lies

MP: Come GE14, Pakatan will drown in flood lies

Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub is confident that a political tsunami is taking shape.
Axed leader: I took orders from Palanivel's wife

Axed leader: I took orders from Palanivel's wife

UPDATED 5.05PM MIC chief's claim his wife didn't meddle in party affairs dismissed.
Bersih: EC breaching constitution in Sarawak

Bersih: EC breaching constitution in Sarawak

UPDATED 6.12PM It says EC held back info on new S'wak seats, but latter denies this.
Iszuree not among new council appointments

Iszuree not among new council appointments

The PAS leader is among those dropped from the Penang Municipal Council.
ROS will no longer entertain letters from MIC

ROS will no longer entertain letters from MIC

UPDATED 6PM With this, the party's now left with no alternative but a re-election.
Care for Sarawak, reject the 11 seats, Adenan told

Care for Sarawak, reject the 11 seats, Adenan told

Show you are a principled leader, PKR tells the Sarawak chief minister.
Court orders Muslim convert to produce son

Court orders Muslim convert to produce son

UPDATED 5.20PM Or else it won’t hear his bid to stay court order to return son to mum.
Khairuddin: I advised 'nice man' PM on 1MDB

Khairuddin: I advised 'nice man' PM on 1MDB

UPDATED 5.40PM The Umno member notes that Najib is 'human' and makes mistakes.
NGO wants RCI to probe Kelantan logging

NGO wants RCI to probe Kelantan logging

UPDATED 5.17PM CMSA points to illegal logging as the cause of floods.
Gangsta to the roots - a Gangsta's paradise

Gangsta to the roots - a Gangsta's paradise

COMMENT Are Najib, Pekida actors with different interests in secret collaboration?
No need to wait for local elections

No need to wait for local elections

Those appointed are never fully accountable.
'Shocked' Dr Subra jabs party boss

'Shocked' Dr Subra jabs party boss

The MIC No 2 is upset that Palanivel acted on his own in meeting the ROS.
Jakarta: Black box could be buried in seabed

Jakarta: Black box could be buried in seabed

QZ8501 FREE Jakarta cracks down on aviation sector in wake of the crash.
Zaid: No court higher than the civil court

Zaid: No court higher than the civil court

UPDATED 1.23PM He says Syariah Court regarded as subordinate court.
Sarawak DAP furious at EC's redelineation exercise

Sarawak DAP furious at EC's redelineation exercise

It says basic principle of one-person-one-vote-one-value has been defied.
No sign of an E coli outbreak in the country

No sign of an E coli outbreak in the country

No indication of this bacterial outbreak in the flood-hit areas, says Health Dept.
MP: All is not well behind 1MDB's 'steely facade'

MP: All is not well behind 1MDB's 'steely facade'

UPDATED 1PM Pua says a firm claiming to be doing well will not go for a shake-up.
Baru Bian: Blockages if Petronas ignores safety

Baru Bian: Blockages if Petronas ignores safety

More protests if it supplies gas to South Korea and Japan, says rep.
Kassim Ahmad fails to get arrest declared illegal

Kassim Ahmad fails to get arrest declared illegal

UPDATED 1.45PM He is told to seek remedy from the Syariah Court of Appeal.
Dad searched four hospitals for stampede victim

Dad searched four hospitals for stampede victim

He finds Tan Wei, who died in Shanghai stampede, in the last hospital’s mortuary.
Gov’t jet - a case technical or personal issues?

Gov’t jet - a case technical or personal issues?

FREE YOURSAY ‘What could be more important than sending the PM back?’
Transport Ministry lifts bar on 16 flights

Transport Ministry lifts bar on 16 flights

LIVE QZ8501 DAY 10 FREE Search speeds up for blackbox and bodies at open sea.
Expedite special appeals court, say syariah lawyers

Expedite special appeals court, say syariah lawyers

It would boost govt efforts in enhancing the position of Islamic authorities.
So Zahid was acting behind cabinet's back

So Zahid was acting behind cabinet's back

FREE YOURSAY ‘A stroke of the pen can’t undo our sins or a minister’s misstep.’
Zahid can be charged over letter, says lawyer

Zahid can be charged over letter, says lawyer

He needs to reveal the security projects meant or he breaches Penal Code, says LFL.
PM is following the jet, not jet following the PM

PM is following the jet, not jet following the PM

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib flew all the way to Bangkok just to say thank you?’
Zahid's letter not worth the paper it's written on

Zahid's letter not worth the paper it's written on

COMMENT 'Like everyone, I wondered why in the world Zahid wrote that letter.'