Archive - 12 March 2015

Police record statements over P Ramasamy report

Police record statements over P Ramasamy report

They have spoken to two over Penang DCM II’s alleged racist remark.
External debt didn’t triple, just up 6.9pct

External debt didn’t triple, just up 6.9pct

The Finance Ministry corrects yesterday's parliamentary reply on external debt.
Khalid pushes for graft probe on water deal

Khalid pushes for graft probe on water deal

PARLIAMENT This to ensure Selangor doesn't pay more than the amount agreed to.
Hadi won't say if he'll defend president post

Hadi won't say if he'll defend president post

But he declined to say whether he will defend the top post this June.
Jho Low 'good friend' with Najib's stepson

Jho Low 'good friend' with Najib's stepson

This is how he met PM’s family, he tells the South China Morning Post .
PAS Youth wants probe into PM's family wealth

PAS Youth wants probe into PM's family wealth

Differing statements from the family suspicious, they claim.
Boy trapped in religious tussle attempts suicide

Boy trapped in religious tussle attempts suicide

G Thiyagguruden had ingested weed killer and is currently warded.
Najib urged to sue foreign publications

Najib urged to sue foreign publications

PARLIAMENT PAS rep takes a dig at PM over his decision to sue Harakah on 1MDB.
1MDB: RM950mil from gov't a commercial loan

1MDB: RM950mil from gov't a commercial loan

UPDATED 7.03PM It's for 'clearly-defined purposes as agreed by the ministry'.
Zahid: I have letters that can shame ex-ministers

Zahid: I have letters that can shame ex-ministers

Zahid insists his predecessors also inked similar letters to the FBI.
Gatco fracas - residents not whacked, say cops

Gatco fracas - residents not whacked, say cops

More than 100 security personnel were at Kg Gatco to maintain 'order'.
Hisham: Survey aims to hurt my ties with Najib

Hisham: Survey aims to hurt my ties with Najib

UPDATED 5.50PM Defence minister says he has little faith in such surveys.
Azmin seeks PM's help to revive lapsed water deal

Azmin seeks PM's help to revive lapsed water deal

S'gor MB says Najib assured him he would speak to the energy minister.
BN MP: Block access to White House petition site

BN MP: Block access to White House petition site

UPDATED 5.43PM He is frightened continued access will lead to chaos.
Thunder, lightning expected at Bar AGM

Thunder, lightning expected at Bar AGM

Factions will debate motions on sedition and the aftermath of Anwar's trial.
Perak to gazette fatwa on Isis, says mufti

Perak to gazette fatwa on Isis, says mufti

Harussani says Isis was not approved by all Muslims because it was not an Islamic struggle.
Stand firm on 1MDB or lose credibility, DPM told

Stand firm on 1MDB or lose credibility, DPM told

DPM must stick to his guns and not disappoint supporters, says A Kadir Jasin.
Bung: Sometimes, I think of secession too

Bung: Sometimes, I think of secession too

PARLIAMENT Putrajaya treats Sabah like a stepchild, says Kinabatangan MP.
Malaysia’s blood ivory remains unaccounted for

Malaysia’s blood ivory remains unaccounted for

The mystery over Malaysia’s stash of illicit blood ivory continues and will not go away until the government comes clean and allows an independent audit to confirm whether or not some ivory has been misappropriated.
Gatco settlers robbed of their land?

Gatco settlers robbed of their land?

ADUN SPEAKS The struggle for the ten-acre plot for each family still unresolved.
DAP to PAS: Redraw hudud amendments

DAP to PAS: Redraw hudud amendments

UPDATED 6.19PM It's unhappy with changes PAS wants in Syariah Criminal Code act.
Students stood up by Umno's legal eagle

Students stood up by Umno's legal eagle

UPDATED 6PM Hafarizam was supposed to speak at forum on sedition.
Afif: I'm not a criminal, why can't I visit Anwar?

Afif: I'm not a criminal, why can't I visit Anwar?

The Penang exco says they need to meet about Permatang Pauh constituency.
Irrelevant Muhyiddin should quit, says Rafizi

Irrelevant Muhyiddin should quit, says Rafizi

'Standby credit announcement renders DPM irrelevant.'
PFI debt level is manageable, says Treasury sec-gen

PFI debt level is manageable, says Treasury sec-gen

Mohd Irwan Siregar says it is still below 55pct of the Gross Domestic Product.
'Auditor only wants to declare 1MDB halal'

'Auditor only wants to declare 1MDB halal'

Mahfuz says the auditor is acting under orders to clear 1MDB’s misdeeds.
'Decrease in non-Muslim support for PAS worrying'

'Decrease in non-Muslim support for PAS worrying'

INTERVIEW PAS Youth chief Suhaizan admits something should be done.
'PAS president can be replaced if necessary'

'PAS president can be replaced if necessary'

Khalid Samad rebuts conservatives' stand, saying leaders can be removed at muktamar.
'Emulate Japanese when it comes to tragedies'

'Emulate Japanese when it comes to tragedies'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.45PM Don't rely too much on gov't agencies, says Shahidan.
Head shaving event to expand to four states

Head shaving event to expand to four states

Lee Khai Loon says this is to show their ‘determination to fight for justice’.
70 MPs sign motion to slam Sodomy II judges

70 MPs sign motion to slam Sodomy II judges

PKR whip Johari Abdul submits the motion with all the signatures today.
'Stadium flooded as you prayed for Umno's ruin'

'Stadium flooded as you prayed for Umno's ruin'

UPDATED 5.51PM PARLIAMENT Bung Moktar says this is why it got submerged.
I'm a victim of political crossfire, decries Jho Low

I'm a victim of political crossfire, decries Jho Low

The 33-year-old billionaire is willing to be quizzed on his role in 1MDB.
RM4bil KWAP loan to 1MDB stokes possible suit

RM4bil KWAP loan to 1MDB stokes possible suit

MP says questions remain over a RM4b loan given out by the pensioners fund.
Zahid: Members of banned PPS can still join Rela

Zahid: Members of banned PPS can still join Rela

Penang's voluntary patrol squad has been declared illegal. State is contesting this.
AirAsia X plans to resume flights to Europe next year

AirAsia X plans to resume flights to Europe next year

Tony Fernandes says the search for QZ8501 will be called off within days.
Ringgit gains the most in Asia

Ringgit gains the most in Asia

The ringgit is the region’s worst-performing currency in the past six months.
Gov't admits RM950mil 'standby credit' for 1MDB

Gov't admits RM950mil 'standby credit' for 1MDB

PARLIAMENT This follows the deputy premier's 'no bailout' promise.
Bernama mulls complete takeover of Bernama TV

Bernama mulls complete takeover of Bernama TV

PARLIAMENT This would enable the gov’t to aid the agency to run BTV.
Petronas sells RM18.5bil of dollar bonds

Petronas sells RM18.5bil of dollar bonds

The oil company had previously sold dollar-denominated bonds in August 2009.
Groups boil as water deal goes down drain

Groups boil as water deal goes down drain

Consumer groups, MCA and Gerakan slam S'gor MB for allowing it to lapse.
Minister: Don't depend on gov't alone during disasters

Minister: Don't depend on gov't alone during disasters

People should emulate the Japanese in saving themselves, says Shahidan Kassim.
Disposable emails used in anti-Anwar petition fraud

Disposable emails used in anti-Anwar petition fraud

US embassy in Kuala Lumpur sheds more light on the fraud committed.
'S'gor placed politics first in water deal impasse'

'S'gor placed politics first in water deal impasse'

Political analysts say the people came last when it ended deal with federal gov’t.
We didn’t benefit from Taib link, claims CMS

We didn’t benefit from Taib link, claims CMS

The state governor’s family owns close to half of Cahya Mata Sarawak.
Gov't: Major Zaidi's punishment was light

Gov't: Major Zaidi's punishment was light

PARLIAMENT This is compared to the maximum sentence allowed.
DAP: Strip Shafee of AICHR appointment

DAP: Strip Shafee of AICHR appointment

Kasthuri Patto says the senior lawyer is the main player in a lethal game.
Cops abuse the law to intimidate Kita Lawan

Cops abuse the law to intimidate Kita Lawan

FREE YOURSAY ‘The IGP and PDRM are acting in flagrant defiance of the courts.’
Shafee’s token fee points to political conspiracy

Shafee’s token fee points to political conspiracy

FREE YOURSAY ‘He must have reasons for charging a token sum to take Anwar down.’
Chempaka candidate rules out witchcraft in campaign

Chempaka candidate rules out witchcraft in campaign

CHEMPAKA Aslah Mamat says he meant assistance from Allah and angels.
I never took a single sen from Phua, says Zahid

I never took a single sen from Phua, says Zahid

He says other ministers did such letters, too. 'if I reveal, their shame will be great'.
Rafizi throws down ‘assets declaration’ gauntlet

Rafizi throws down ‘assets declaration’ gauntlet

FREE YOURSAY ‘Syed Ali, your credibility is now at stake. Don’t chicken out on us.’
Uncanny similarities to the BMF collapse

Uncanny similarities to the BMF collapse

COMMENT Troubles facing 1MDB reminiscent of BMF’s collapse.
How much was Malott paid? With 106,000 votes

How much was Malott paid? With 106,000 votes

FREE YOURSAY ‘Phantom voters, and now phantom petition supporters.’
M’sians want Hisham as PM, but does Umno?

M’sians want Hisham as PM, but does Umno?

COMMENT He and Najib are known as WOGs - Western Oriented Gentlemen.
Scandals and silly distractions

Scandals and silly distractions

Umno would be destitute without the Malays.
2015-03-12

2015-03-12

Duo sacked from Umno for contesting Chempaka

Duo sacked from Umno for contesting Chempaka

They're sacked immediate effect for going against BN's stand not to contest.