Archive - 11 May 2015

People cook up stories to split Umno, warns Najib

People cook up stories to split Umno, warns Najib

UPDATED 11.45PM 'They pit us against one another, poison our minds...'
'TH's RM920.8mil in 1MDB bond secure'

'TH's RM920.8mil in 1MDB bond secure'

FREE TH invested in the bond in Feb 2014, and says the sukuk is secured against land.
PAS resubmits hudud Private Member's Bill

PAS resubmits hudud Private Member's Bill

FREE PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu reveals this at a talk in Kelantan.
Lift Health Ministry job freeze, urges minister

Lift Health Ministry job freeze, urges minister

FREE PSD has frozen all new recruitment for the Health Ministry, Subramaniam says.
PM: No one can tear me and Muhyiddin apart

PM: No one can tear me and Muhyiddin apart

FREE PM says he has regular heart-to-heart and nothing will come between them.
Umno leaders offer to help solve 1MDB woes

Umno leaders offer to help solve 1MDB woes

UPDATED 9.52PM They made the offer during Umno meeting.
Najib: I've Umno supreme council's full backing

Najib: I've Umno supreme council's full backing

He says supreme council has also given Muhyiddin its full support.
Najib to blame for 1MDB woes, says Dr M

Najib to blame for 1MDB woes, says Dr M

FREE 'How can acquisition of power assets above market value be good?'
Dr M 'in dilemma', but can't bear Pakatan win

Dr M 'in dilemma', but can't bear Pakatan win

FREE UPDATED 8.14PM He helping Pakatan by attacking Najib but it's a worthy risk.
Rosmah behaves like she's PM, says Dr M

Rosmah behaves like she's PM, says Dr M

FREE UPDATED 7.33PM Mahathir says he has received complaints about her.
Umno not an exclusive party, says veep

Umno not an exclusive party, says veep

FREE Shafie Apdal says party does not exist to strengthen any individual.
Demand answers on 1MDB or quit, KJ dared

Demand answers on 1MDB or quit, KJ dared

FREE Rafizi tells Umno Youth chief to be voice that demands transparency.
Jail for skipping Friday prayers in Kedah

Jail for skipping Friday prayers in Kedah

FREE Kedahans can file reports against those who skip prayers.
Abim wants TH 'cleansed' of 1MDB dealmakers

Abim wants TH 'cleansed' of 1MDB dealmakers

It says Azeez brought TH into disrepute, wants all linked to 1MDB land deal to go.
Wilful blindness on the part of civil servants?

Wilful blindness on the part of civil servants?

Where is the accountability, transparency and integrity within our civil service and government institutions? The Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) fiasco also illustrates how valuations reports were used to jack up prices.
'Open PAC hearing on 1MDB to the public'

'Open PAC hearing on 1MDB to the public'

FREE Anti-corruption group C4 says this is required to inspire public confidence.
Telcos: More time needed to sort out prepaid top-up

Telcos: More time needed to sort out prepaid top-up

FREE They say that it involves numerous parties along the prepaid ecosystem.
Bangladeshi, Rohingya refugees detained

Bangladeshi, Rohingya refugees detained

FREE Malaysia detains 1,018 refugees who arrived from Aceh.
Verdict in underage rape case ridiculous

Verdict in underage rape case ridiculous

We are appalled that the Court of Appeal had ruled that the charges against an appellant for a rape case in Sarawak were unsound, thus enabling him to walk free although the man had admitted to insertion by his sperm-smeared finger. This verdict is unacceptable to the public at large.
Gag critics with confidence vote, PM told

Gag critics with confidence vote, PM told

This will silence his vocal critics and show that he still has Parliament's support.
Paul Low, please resign in light of 1MDB

Paul Low, please resign in light of 1MDB

Senator Paul Low Seng Kuan
Minister in charge of Accountability and Integrity
Malaysian cabinet
'If TH deal so good, why did Najib ask to sell?'

'If TH deal so good, why did Najib ask to sell?'

Veteran newsman Kadir Jasin calls Najib's bluff on 'lucrative' TRX purchase.
Penang PAS pushes for Tabung Haji debate

Penang PAS pushes for Tabung Haji debate

PAS members hold a peaceful protest outside the state assembly building.
Rosmah warns of webs of deceit

Rosmah warns of webs of deceit

FREE PM's wife hopes Permata's facelifted website will not be abused.
Nazri denies 'Italian job' against Najib

Nazri denies 'Italian job' against Najib

Nazri says he was chaperoning Istana Budaya dancers and not plotting a coup.
PAS backs Kak Wan for opposition leader

PAS backs Kak Wan for opposition leader

In a rare move, Abdul Hadi agrees with Kit Siang on something.
U-turn on sex offenders bill tragedy for women

U-turn on sex offenders bill tragedy for women

FREE MP SPEAKS Three ministers involved in drafting bill must answer.
Penang, T'ganu absorb GST on local gov't services

Penang, T'ganu absorb GST on local gov't services

UPDATED 5.52PM This after sultan instructs Johor gov't to charging GST on their services.
'Najib still has upper hand in corrupt Umno'

'Najib still has upper hand in corrupt Umno'

Tabung Haji fiasco flushed out the conspirators, says PKR leader.
Putrajaya’s dodgy dealing to raise billions in secret

Putrajaya’s dodgy dealing to raise billions in secret

FREE KINIBIZ How did this wholly owned gov't company amass a RM26bil debt pile?
Guan Eng caught twisting on GST, says BN

Guan Eng caught twisting on GST, says BN

Misleading of Penang CM to say state must pay GST on operating budget, it asserts.
Muhyiddin sounds like PM-in-waiting

Muhyiddin sounds like PM-in-waiting

COMMENT From 'Malay first' to condemning racism, Muhyiddin is changing his tune.
1MDB current, ex-bosses to testify in PAC probe

1MDB current, ex-bosses to testify in PAC probe

FREE Nur Jazlan says probe will commence on May 19 with senior officials to be called in.
Can't deal with GST, shop owner attempts suicide

Can't deal with GST, shop owner attempts suicide

FREE GST collection system too complex, elderly shop owner attempts to end life.
M’sia must lead Asean to end trafficking now

M’sia must lead Asean to end trafficking now

FREE MP SPEAKS Rohingya corpses at our border signal solution in dire need.
Offshore tin mining a threat to fishermen

Offshore tin mining a threat to fishermen

The income of nearly 200 fishermen in Sungai Batu, near Pantai Remis, Manjung district in Perak has been affected following offshore tin mining activities by a company in their fishing area.
Umno leaders to ask Najib to step down?

Umno leaders to ask Najib to step down?

FREE Umno top leaders know PM losing public support, says Zam.
Dr Wan Azizah wins convincingly, or has she?

Dr Wan Azizah wins convincingly, or has she?

The Permatang Pauh by-election was by far the most intriguing by-election in recent times since the Hulu Selangor by-election in 2010. Once the finishing bells rung and scorecards were totalled, PKR’s Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail emerged victorious once again in the battle of giants.
Not M’sian way to accept responsibility and resign

Not M’sian way to accept responsibility and resign

FREE YOURSAY 'It is all about money and power. Resigning and honour not in vocab.'
A fire station should be built in Bekenu

A fire station should be built in Bekenu

Last Saturday, three houses in Kampung Subak Bekenu, Miri were totally destroyed in a fire. The incident happened at about 7pm when the family members were already in the house. According to one of the victims, the incident may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
Who is Najib if not his father’s son?

Who is Najib if not his father’s son?

Seeing Najib in the stark light of reality.
Umno members should think for themselves

Umno members should think for themselves

COMMENT Follow the principle of founder Onn Jaafar, do not be blind followers.
So 1MDB and Tabung Haji are now land brokers

So 1MDB and Tabung Haji are now land brokers

FREE YOURSAY ‘Next time if you can't sell your land, you can go to Tabung Haji.’
Najib takes off the gloves

Najib takes off the gloves

COMMENT Hurled against the ropes, PM comes out swinging at Dr M.
Racism can ruin nation, Muhyiddin warns Umno

Racism can ruin nation, Muhyiddin warns Umno

FREE He urges Umno to steer clear of racism, extremism and remain moderate.
Najib: Gov't will explain use of GST revenue

Najib: Gov't will explain use of GST revenue

We will also act on irresponsible price hikes, the PM pledges at staff meeting.
Trouble with 'from left pocket into right pocket'

Trouble with 'from left pocket into right pocket'

COMMENT Is it time for a motion of no confidence to be tabled against Najib?
The clowns now seek to blame non-Muslims

The clowns now seek to blame non-Muslims

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nobody is forcing TH to re-sell the land to non-Muslims.’
A stressful week indeed, for the PM especially

A stressful week indeed, for the PM especially

COMMENT Besides the fireworks in Pakatan and ‘Wrecking Ball’ smashing BN.
Now KWAP to buy TRX land at 30 times cost

Now KWAP to buy TRX land at 30 times cost

FREE UPDATED 10.16AM It has agreed to a similar buy at 'better discount'.
Man escapes rape charge as he ‘used finger’

Man escapes rape charge as he ‘used finger’

FREE Penang exco Chong Eng wants law amended to expand definition of rape.
Mufti: Fatwa council never discussed TH buy

Mufti: Fatwa council never discussed TH buy

FREE Perlis mufti says so on fatwa council head’s claim 1MDB buy is syariah-compliant.
Did TH buy 1MDB land on PM’s advice, too?

Did TH buy 1MDB land on PM’s advice, too?

FREE YOURSAY ‘By right, the deal between 1MDB and TH should be cancelled.’
Muhyiddin: Don't let 1MDB issue taint Umno

Muhyiddin: Don't let 1MDB issue taint Umno

FREE He says he's worried people won't be convinced to trust the party.