Archive - 6 March 2015

Guan Eng denies warning DAP reps to ditch rally

Guan Eng denies warning DAP reps to ditch rally

‘No such thing. It is a blatant lie by BN media,’ says the chief minister.
Despite CM's advice, Penang reps to be at rally

Despite CM's advice, Penang reps to be at rally

They would have kill me to stop me from going, a Penang PKR rep says.
One sleep away, PAS still has no stand on Kita Lawan

One sleep away, PAS still has no stand on Kita Lawan

UPDATED 9.26PM 'A statement urging PAS members to join tomorrow is fake.'
DPM wants PAC to start own probe on 1MDB

DPM wants PAC to start own probe on 1MDB

UPDATED 9.08PM But PM said PAC will scruitinse auditor-general's report.
KJ warns of systemic failure if 1MDB goes sour

KJ warns of systemic failure if 1MDB goes sour

UPDATED 9.49PM It has more assets than debts but cash flow poor, says minister.
173 Umno chiefs to meet Najib at PWTC

173 Umno chiefs to meet Najib at PWTC

So far, 173 of the 191 Umno divisions have confirmed their attendance.
Stories on MH370 go missing on ABN, HyppTV

Stories on MH370 go missing on ABN, HyppTV

It is learnt MCMC has yet to give nod following ‘remove sensitivities’ directive.
KJ: Najib's wealth report just speculation

KJ: Najib's wealth report just speculation

He tells a dialogue in New York that the article doesn't change policy.
EC receives 41 eligible objections on boundaries

EC receives 41 eligible objections on boundaries

It received 64 representations on objections held over two weeks at 10 places.
Support the rally, plead Anwar's daughters

Support the rally, plead Anwar's daughters

In a video clip, two of them urge the people to voice out against oppression.
Get used to fuel price fluctuations, consumers told

Get used to fuel price fluctuations, consumers told

'Fuel prices are now tied to the open market prices and that’s how the system works.'
Wedding cards for PM's daughter being distributed

Wedding cards for PM's daughter being distributed

Sources say two ceremonies will be held this month - at KLCC and PWTC.
Wife 'won't give up' on MH370 passenger

Wife 'won't give up' on MH370 passenger

FREE 'I want him to know I have not given up. I am still fighting for him.'
International observers to watch Kita Lawan rally

International observers to watch Kita Lawan rally

One key observer will be from the International Union of Socialist Youth.
Migrant workers are no scapegoat

Migrant workers are no scapegoat

Just who is exploiting them in the first place?
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One year on, world attention still on missing MH370

One year on, world attention still on missing MH370

MH370 FREE Many theories, conspiracy ideas and questions in the minds of the public.
PKR veep downplays 'too busy to rally' issue

PKR veep downplays 'too busy to rally' issue

UPDATED 4.45PM On the street, Tian Chua says, there are no titles.
Apple watchers count down to Apple Watch

Apple watchers count down to Apple Watch

Apple Watch is the company’s foray into the emerging wearable tech market.
When will these maniacs stop, wonders minister

When will these maniacs stop, wonders minister

Abdul Rahman Dahlan accuses critics of sabotaging 1MDB IPO efforts.
Time to form a panel for violence against women

Time to form a panel for violence against women

MP SPEAKS Rape cases reported in M'sia average around 3,000 a year.
'Extreme nudity' in Najib's administration

'Extreme nudity' in Najib's administration

COMMENT Transparency and accountability like no other PM has done.
Why distribute only the Quran?

Why distribute only the Quran?

Religious dialogue need not be painful.
'Too busy with work' CM to skip Anwar rally

'Too busy with work' CM to skip Anwar rally

UPDATED 4.35PM Penang chief minister says his duties come first.
Najib sues MP Pua over 1MDB

Najib sues MP Pua over 1MDB

UPDATED 3PM This is probably the first time a serving PM is suing a lawmaker.
Nik Aziz would have done better, DAP tells Amar

Nik Aziz would have done better, DAP tells Amar

DAP invokes late MB’s name over Amar’s push for hudud implementation.
PM cannot wash hands of PetroSaudi scam

PM cannot wash hands of PetroSaudi scam

COMMENT 1MDB not involved, when it partnered with the shell company?
Hanipa's stitch in time could have saved Dzul

Hanipa's stitch in time could have saved Dzul

COMMENT Latterly PAS has invited the violence that may mar its image.
Umno guillotine may claim Najib's head soon

Umno guillotine may claim Najib's head soon

The Economist says those rallying behind Muhyiddin may move sooner than expected.
Group to present plan to reform Parliament

Group to present plan to reform Parliament

UPDATED 12.55PM This includes recommendations from MPs on both sides.
AirAsia files bankruptcy proceedings against blogger

AirAsia files bankruptcy proceedings against blogger

UPDATED 12.50PM Salahuddin Hashim had failed to pay RM5mil damages.
‘Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity’

‘Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity’

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) commemorates the 2015 International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8.
Coroner: Police to blame for Sugumar's death

Coroner: Police to blame for Sugumar's death

UPDATED 5.56PM So rules coroner in inquest into the death of the security guard.
Kelantan Perkasa veep to contest in Chempaka polls

Kelantan Perkasa veep to contest in Chempaka polls

State Perkasa veep Sharif Mahmood, 59, says he had bought a nomination form.
Lee Kuan Yew’s condition remains largely unchanged

Lee Kuan Yew’s condition remains largely unchanged

Lee, 91, is warded in the intensive care unit at the Singapore General Hospital.
Hidden hands behind attacks on Najib?

Hidden hands behind attacks on Najib?

Speculation is rife that certain Umno leaders are out to nail the PM.
Is advising non-Muslims to think carefully a no-no?

Is advising non-Muslims to think carefully a no-no?

So Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) has admitted that the giving of free Qurans is a proselytisation project, which was denied earlier, and not a no-strings-attached project to help non-Muslims understand Islam and dispel their fears of Islam as a religion of extremism.
Unpleasant experience with maid and embassy

Unpleasant experience with maid and embassy

We hired a Sri Lankan maid through a local agent.

The maid insisted on having her own mobile telephone when she first arrived, to which we relented reluctantly.
Shock and horror over drone flown at KLIA

Shock and horror over drone flown at KLIA

Group launches online petition on dangers of flying model planes in airport vicinity.
Baru’s book bids to bridge East and West Malaysia

Baru’s book bids to bridge East and West Malaysia

BOOK REVIEW It details how Sarawakians were awakened...
Bank Negara holds policy rate steady, as expected

Bank Negara holds policy rate steady, as expected

Malaysia’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 3.25pct.
Mahfuz, no humanitarian mission to Ulan Bator?

Mahfuz, no humanitarian mission to Ulan Bator?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Who is crying for Altantuya Shaariibuu's restless soul?
SAMM urges Selangor MB to declare assets

SAMM urges Selangor MB to declare assets

The youth group wants Azmin Ali to show an example to all politicians.
It’s not for the cabinet to clear 1MDB

It’s not for the cabinet to clear 1MDB

FREE YOURSAY ‘They are part of the same gang. We need an independent inquiry.’
Time for reparations for Syed Ahmad Idid

Time for reparations for Syed Ahmad Idid

MP SPEAKS First judicial whistleblower must be rewarded for act of supreme loyalty.
The strong can intimidate, the weak too feeble

The strong can intimidate, the weak too feeble

FREE YOURSAY ‘Act has not been committed, yet DIGP has given verdict.’
Ex-High Court judge Syed Ahmad a rare breed

Ex-High Court judge Syed Ahmad a rare breed

FREE YOURSAY ‘Being honest, fair and truthful will get you nowhere.’
Third party using violence to stir PAS conflict?

Third party using violence to stir PAS conflict?

Some PAS leaders believe Dzulkefly’s assault is the work of outsiders.
'Only three PMs respected judicial independence'

'Only three PMs respected judicial independence'

Other PMs have used their executive power to influence the bench, he charges.
Why is the ringgit so weak?

Why is the ringgit so weak?

KINIBIZ If economy still strong, why is it worst performing currency against US$?
Syed Ali: I've no problem declaring assets, too

Syed Ali: I've no problem declaring assets, too

But the Umno leader wants an independent mechanism set up first.
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