Archive - 10 March 2015

Pro-Anwar White House petition back online

Pro-Anwar White House petition back online

UPDATED 12.06AM It reemerges, 2,000 signatures shy of 100,000 goal.
PAC to wait for audit report on 1MDB

PAC to wait for audit report on 1MDB

Despite DPM's urging, Nur Jazlan says PAC will not start an independent probe.
It wasn't me, Palanivel says of 'doctored' video

It wasn't me, Palanivel says of 'doctored' video

He blames it on MIC re-election, and says he would never utter such things.
Anti-Dash NGO's FOI request met with silence

Anti-Dash NGO's FOI request met with silence

The group was forced to ask Selangor again after its first request was unanswered.
2015-03-11

2015-03-11

MBPJ staff go black for protest

MBPJ staff go black for protest

They are upset with councillors who said staff are not doing their job.
Minister: Bald heads won't fool White House

Minister: Bald heads won't fool White House

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says some allegations against Anwar orginates from DAP.
IGP: Decision-makers will be focus of 1MDB probe

IGP: Decision-makers will be focus of 1MDB probe

He says whether a probe will be launched depends on auditor's findings.
Tuan Ibrahim rejects nomination for top post

Tuan Ibrahim rejects nomination for top post

Shocked by the nomination, he says he backs the incumbent president.
Rafizi arrested for Kita Lawan, Nik Nazmi freed

Rafizi arrested for Kita Lawan, Nik Nazmi freed

UPDATED 9.34PM Rafizi was at Dang Wangi police station to lodge a report.
KLCI's record 'abysmal' but could get worse

KLCI's record 'abysmal' but could get worse

DAP stresses if financial scandals not addressed, investors will drift away.
'DPM must push cabinet to make Najib leave MOF'

'DPM must push cabinet to make Najib leave MOF'

PAS VP Tuan Ibrahim says Muhyiddin must do more to solve the 1MDB issue.
Glare from bald protest too much for Zahid

Glare from bald protest too much for Zahid

Dewan Rakyat adopts motion to bar activities in front of Parliament gates.
Keng Liang's ambiguous tweet riles Rafizi

Keng Liang's ambiguous tweet riles Rafizi

Gerakan Youth chief insinuates Rafizi joined opposition after losing lucrative job.
'Legal eagles off course, wings must be clipped'

'Legal eagles off course, wings must be clipped'

PARLIAMENT Bar rapped as ‘pro-Pakatan’ and ‘insensitive’.
Activists, tenants decry heritage site evictions

Activists, tenants decry heritage site evictions

'George Town must preserve its soul, history, living heritage, and save Cheapside.'
Nurul Izzah 'adopts' Anwar's speech

Nurul Izzah 'adopts' Anwar's speech

UPDATED 8.47PM PARLIAMENT She is told to read out dad's speech as hers.
Sabah needs rules on syarie' lawyers' entry

Sabah needs rules on syarie' lawyers' entry

Sabah PAS demands that the state government quickly legislate rules and regulations relating to admission and ethics of syarie’ lawyers in syariah courts in Sabah. This is in view of a recent admission of a syarie’ lawyer from peninsula Malaysia at the Sabah Syariah High Court in January this year.
High Court refuses to lift remand on Nik Nazmi

High Court refuses to lift remand on Nik Nazmi

UPDATED 7.28PM The bid filed by his lawyer is dismissed, 3-day remand stands.
Refund for Future Music Fest ticket holders

Refund for Future Music Fest ticket holders

All Future Music Festival Asia (FMFA) 2015 ticket purchasers will have their tickets refunded. Reimbursement of refunds for FMFA 2015, which was scheduled to be held at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore on March 13 & 14, 2015, will begin in batches today (Tuesday, March 10, 2015). The refund process is expected to take between 30 to 45 days to complete.
Azmin: Speaker reevaluating bar on Anwar

Azmin: Speaker reevaluating bar on Anwar

UPDATED 6.03PM He will look into this, S'gor MB says after calling on Pandikar Amin.
Time to review unfair laws against women’s rights

Time to review unfair laws against women’s rights

International Women’s Day is an international observance which highlights the rights and contributions of women around the world is the beacon of hope for women to strive for better lives, treatment and protection.
Post-flood supplies storage centre razed in fire

Post-flood supplies storage centre razed in fire

More than 300 tonnes of rice, tents and various other necessities were destroyed.
MB: Selangor exco will declare assets

MB: Selangor exco will declare assets

UPDATED 5.55PM The MB says that has been the state's policy since 2008.
I don't make such mistakes, says Shafee

I don't make such mistakes, says Shafee

He insists 'nipple pinching' is part of judgment, but checks show 'fondled' stated.
Birdwatching to be made major tourism product

Birdwatching to be made major tourism product

'They spend 3,000 pounds at the birdwatching locations,' says Maznah Mazlan.
BWF to hear Chong Wei's doping case in April

BWF to hear Chong Wei's doping case in April

UPDATED 3.50PM He failed a random test at world championships in Denmark in August.
Now it's PM's turn to bare all, says Rafizi

Now it's PM's turn to bare all, says Rafizi

The PM can clear his name by publicly declaring his 'inheritance'.
India poised to be world’s 3rd largest economy

India poised to be world’s 3rd largest economy

Jim O'Neill says India would start to grow faster than China in this decade.
Politics burns a hole in Rafizi's pocket

Politics burns a hole in Rafizi's pocket

UPDATED 2.40PM PKR veep reveals assets and expenditure, right down to RM10 haircut.
'Video of Palanivel' causes stir

'Video of Palanivel' causes stir

The man resembling the MIC president laments loss of Indian vote. [VIDEO]
FB page continues barking over dog event

FB page continues barking over dog event

It wants an NGO to apologise for allowing a Muslim to hold a dog during the event.
AirAsia X turnback leaves passengers throwing up

AirAsia X turnback leaves passengers throwing up

UPDATED 5.39PM Puking people left in plane, AirAsia X says no emergency.
MP: Probe Jho Low for laundering illicit funds

MP: Probe Jho Low for laundering illicit funds

UPDATED 5.45PM '1MDB-Petrosaudi deal enabled him to siphon off billions.'
Towelette found on beach could hold clues to MH370

Towelette found on beach could hold clues to MH370

FREE MH370 However, the beach is 1,850km from the main search area.
US president has to honour petition-signers

US president has to honour petition-signers

COMMENT Even ‘patriotic’ Malaysians can’t continue to live under a coconut shell.
1MDB audit starts but no deadline set

1MDB audit starts but no deadline set

UPDATED 1.12PM Auditor-general says it mustn't be rushed to ensure accuracy.
Ringgit drops to six-year low

Ringgit drops to six-year low

This happens as investors brace for an increase in US interest rates.
Putrajaya blames Selangor for breaching water deal

Putrajaya blames Selangor for breaching water deal

UPDATED 5.52PM But Selangor insists federal gov’t  caused deal to collapse.
Auditor does not rule out quizzing Najib

Auditor does not rule out quizzing Najib

UPDATED 1.40PM The audit will cover accounts from 2009, says Ambrin Buang.
Third PKR leader arrested over Kita Lawan rally

Third PKR leader arrested over Kita Lawan rally

UPDATED 3.55PM The latest nabbed is a central council member who police called in.
Apple’s watch doesn’t impress the fashion world

Apple’s watch doesn’t impress the fashion world

The multi-tasking timepiece was met in the fashion world with a yawn.
Are we 1Bangsa of M’sians? Part I

Are we 1Bangsa of M’sians? Part I

Overlooking the spiritual time perspectives.
A contender means Hadi can’t expect it easy

A contender means Hadi can’t expect it easy

COMMENT It has opened the path towards a contest for the PAS presidency.
Azmin: S'gor won't give land to Putrajaya for free

Azmin: S'gor won't give land to Putrajaya for free

UPDATED 4.12PM MB explains why S'gor water deal with Putrajaya is off.
‘Psy-war best approach to tackle secession threat’

‘Psy-war best approach to tackle secession threat’

UiTM senior lecturer Asri Salleh says this was necessary to deal with the threat.
Kit Siang: Don’t dilly-dally on auditing of 1MDB

Kit Siang: Don’t dilly-dally on auditing of 1MDB

Failure to probe controversies around it means dereliction of duty, he says.
PM: Diversity makes M'sia a major tourist draw

PM: Diversity makes M'sia a major tourist draw

The prime minister says this on his Facebook page yesterday.
Najib saddened over death of DPM’s brother

Najib saddened over death of DPM’s brother

Abdul Rahman was the elder brother of Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
Najib, Malays will survive with or without Umno

Najib, Malays will survive with or without Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘Still destitute after 58 years of Umno rule? Not complimentary.’
Five-cornered fight for Chempaka

Five-cornered fight for Chempaka

UPDATED 11.43AM Perkasa leader and an Umno member join fray as independents.
Smile in your face, stab you in your back

Smile in your face, stab you in your back

FREE YOURSAY ‘Muhyiddin not afraid to offend the PM by his absence.’
Lawmakers go bald to protest Anwar’s jailing

Lawmakers go bald to protest Anwar’s jailing

UPDATED 1.55PM They shaved their heads in front of the Parliament House.
'Free Anwar' petition yanked amid final push

'Free Anwar' petition yanked amid final push

The petition, which was online an hour ago, saw a dramatic jump in signatures.
Cabinet cannot evade culpability on 1MDB

Cabinet cannot evade culpability on 1MDB

FREE YOURSAY ‘Have they forgotten they are trustees for taxpayers' monies?’
Like monkeys running a banana plantation

Like monkeys running a banana plantation

FREE YOURSAY ‘Hot on the heels of 1MDB scandal, now this involving Felda.’
Drawn knives behind Umno’s smiles for PM?

Drawn knives behind Umno’s smiles for PM?

COMMENT Only a handful of Umno ministers have come out to defend PM.
MH370 - the importance of learning from history

MH370 - the importance of learning from history

KINIBIZ It has been a year since the loss of MH370, but closure seems unavailable.
If you love the country, why steal from it?

If you love the country, why steal from it?

COMMENT Who are the real patriots in M'sia? And who are the greedy ones?
IGP acting in contempt of court, says lawyer

IGP acting in contempt of court, says lawyer

Khalid is enforcing a section of law outlawed by court, says Eric Paulsen.