Archive - 8 March 2015

Highlights of interim report on MH370

Highlights of interim report on MH370

FREE The 584-page investigators' interim report was released today.
Umno chiefs satisfied with PM's 1MDB explanation

Umno chiefs satisfied with PM's 1MDB explanation

They say it was a lengthy one and they are now confident of its eventual success.
All smiles at meeting with Umno division heads

All smiles at meeting with Umno division heads

But missing from the meeting include Muhyiddin and Mukhriz.
Villagers toast 500th day of Baram dam blockade

Villagers toast 500th day of Baram dam blockade

'We will continue with blockades for as long as it takes to defend our rights.'
 
Next of kin petition gov't to keep up search

Next of kin petition gov't to keep up search

FREE A year on, there is still no closure of the next of kin of those on MH370.
Protesters only 0.01pct and don’t typify M'sians

Protesters only 0.01pct and don’t typify M'sians

I refer to the #KitaLawan street demonstration organised by Pakatan at Sogo, Kuala Lumpur yesterday to demand the release of Anwar Ibrahim. The participants subsequently marched from Sogo to KLCC.
Gender inequality and women in Malaysia

Gender inequality and women in Malaysia

It might sound awkward that a man is talking about gender equality but just to clear this, in Emma Watson’s words, “Men, gender equality is your issue, too”. I will take that invitation and begin to talk about gender inequality and women in Malaysia.
PAS moderates should break away now

PAS moderates should break away now

COMMENT They should form a new group as their future in PAS looks dim.
Beacon battery expired before MH370 vanished

Beacon battery expired before MH370 vanished

FREE This could mean that the locator beacon didn't function at all.
'Probe 'high' number of Sabah Umno members'

'Probe 'high' number of Sabah Umno members'

Star Sabah says count of 536,000 unusually high, raising issue of dubious ICs.
Muhyiddin, don't get cold feet on 1MDB stand

Muhyiddin, don't get cold feet on 1MDB stand

MP SPEAKS He should stand firm in calling for separate PAC probe on Najib's project.
No proposals from MH370 probe thus far

No proposals from MH370 probe thus far

FREE However, the team's 584-page document is now publicly accessible.
'PM's name used in trying to bypass Bank Negara'

'PM's name used in trying to bypass Bank Negara'

S’wak Report alleges Jho Low wanted to expedite IMDB’s US$1bil loan.
Report: Jho Low pacified Taib with 1MDB money

Report: Jho Low pacified Taib with 1MDB money

The Edge claims Low made deals that saw ex-S’wak CM richer by RM465mil.
PM's suit: Desperate man, desperate actions

PM's suit: Desperate man, desperate actions

FREE YOURSAY ‘Using lawsuits to stifle MP's criticism counters world-best democracy claim.’
Gov’t must tell all on MH370 tragedy

Gov’t must tell all on MH370 tragedy

MP SPEAKS Till today, no exhaustive report submitted to public by authorities.
 
No more excuses, those in power must declare assets

No more excuses, those in power must declare assets

FREE YOURSAY ‘It is good if Umno leader spearheads this project.’
PM: M’sians united in remembering MH370

PM: M’sians united in remembering MH370

FREE MH370 Najib observes first anniversary of disappearance.
PKR's Nik Nazmi detained over Kita Lawan

PKR's Nik Nazmi detained over Kita Lawan

UPDATED 2.34PM Youth chief at Dang Wangi station to give statement on rally.
Cops blasted for hassling peaceful rally-goers

Cops blasted for hassling peaceful rally-goers

UPDATED 3.25PM Surendran alleges police are 'twisting the law'.
Make sure PM in court to be cross-examined

Make sure PM in court to be cross-examined

FREE YOURSAY ‘The forum to debate 1MDB is Parliament, not the courts.’
‘Make It Happen’ on International Women’s Day

‘Make It Happen’ on International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD). This day was first honoured in 1911 where more than 1 million people gathered to campaign for women’s rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and to end discrimination.
'Umrah' latest modus operandi to join IS

'Umrah' latest modus operandi to join IS

Performing the umrah often used as an excuse to join the Islamic State.
A year on, still no answers on MH370

A year on, still no answers on MH370

FREE MH370 The MAS plane journeyed into aviation's biggest unsolved mystery.
Kula: Coroner’s findings must bring closure

Kula: Coroner’s findings must bring closure

DAP leader says instances of police negligence a gaping wound on our system.
Army denies vehicle used for Kita Lawan rally

Army denies vehicle used for Kita Lawan rally

They deny claims on cyberspace their vehicle was used to transport rallygoers.
Najib: Malays will be destitute without Umno

Najib: Malays will be destitute without Umno

PM whips up pro-Malay sentiment in run up to Umno division meet today.
We're Muslims too, avows Ahmadiyya follower

We're Muslims too, avows Ahmadiyya follower

They fear the persecution may intensify, leading to unwanted outcomes.