Archive - 14 May 2015

Don't just sit and wait, Nazir tells 1MDB bosses

Don't just sit and wait, Nazir tells 1MDB bosses

FREE 1MDB board must appoint independent auditor or resign, he says.
Najib tells media to report facts, not rumours

Najib tells media to report facts, not rumours

This is according to media guidelined outlined by PM at a media night.
MACC freezes more bank accounts in 'Ops Gergaji'

MACC freezes more bank accounts in 'Ops Gergaji'

CM Adenan reminds MACC not to affect livelihoods of innocent logging firm staff.
Kidnap in Sandakan, cops not ruling out militants

Kidnap in Sandakan, cops not ruling out militants

UPDATED 11.53PM IGP confirms yet another abduction - from a restaurant this time.
Suhakam: Treat boat people humanely

Suhakam: Treat boat people humanely

FREE As Asean chair, Malaysia can use this to push for a long-term solution.
Gov’t instability at its peak; DO something

Gov’t instability at its peak; DO something

FREE COMMENT Najib, Muhyiddin should try to be in sync to shore up public confidence.
Girl's parents want finger rapist's acquittal reviewed

Girl's parents want finger rapist's acquittal reviewed

FREE He was acquitted because he used his fingers instead of penis.
'Will Kit Siang resign if PM wins vote of confidence?'

'Will Kit Siang resign if PM wins vote of confidence?'

Abdul Rahman fires barrage of tweets on Lim's urging that Najib seek vote in Dewan.
This is a smear campaign, says Najib's son

This is a smear campaign, says Najib's son

FREE Nazifuddin denies involvement in alleged Ponzi scheme Ufun.
'Halt TPPA talks since Obama's bill stymied'

'Halt TPPA talks since Obama's bill stymied'

If TPPA is not good enough for Congress, it's not good for us, says MTEM.
'Scrap Penang DUN if only debating national issues'

'Scrap Penang DUN if only debating national issues'

BN reps say Guan Eng can propose motions on GST, Anwar's jailing in Parliament.
Analysts: BN in urgent need of rebranding

Analysts: BN in urgent need of rebranding

FREE Its lower majority in the Rompin by-election sets alam bells ringing.
Why is 1MDB sellling TRX land?

Why is 1MDB sellling TRX land?

KINIBIZ The RM188mil TH-1MDB land deal raises many questions.
Why Malaysia must remain secular

Why Malaysia must remain secular

Secular law will give freedom to all religions.
Our constitution still supreme, says Kit Siang

Our constitution still supreme, says Kit Siang

FREE He ticks off MAIWP for questioning constitution’s validity under Islamic law.
Ufun - 'Why Najib's son not questioned?' poser

Ufun - 'Why Najib's son not questioned?' poser

Thai television station says Malaysia has not done anything to probe the scandal.
Federal Court to hear arguments by MAIWP

Federal Court to hear arguments by MAIWP

FREE These are on whether Islamic laws are subjected to fundamental liberties.
Lenggeng rep to challenge bankruptcy order

Lenggeng rep to challenge bankruptcy order

UPDATED 5.55PM Application to rescind it will be heard at the Seremban High Court.
Hard to explain weakening ringgit, says don

Hard to explain weakening ringgit, says don

It weakens despite strong fundamentals and stronger domestic industry.
Umno leader flays 1MDB board for letting PM roast

Umno leader flays 1MDB board for letting PM roast

What the hell is 1MBD's board doing, thunders Reezal Merican.
Asean allies on 'genocidal agenda'

Asean allies on 'genocidal agenda'

Is turning migrants back to sea the 'people-centred' thing to do, asks NGO.
Don't treat Rohingyas as criminals, gov't told

Don't treat Rohingyas as criminals, gov't told

FREE They should be given protection, says migrants rights group Tenaganita.
Sacking Najib is not the solution

Sacking Najib is not the solution

COMMENT The answer does not lie in fixing the man but fixing a broken system.
2015-05-14

2015-05-14

'Celebrate what happened after May 13, 1969'

'Celebrate what happened after May 13, 1969'

Politicians interviewed say what happened after the riots is what's important.
Tajuddin: Supreme council didn't dissect 1MDB

Tajuddin: Supreme council didn't dissect 1MDB

Tajuddin says going into details will be seen as meddling in the firm’s business.
After 'zombies', now 'Tampar Maslan' debuts

After 'zombies', now 'Tampar Maslan' debuts

Game allows those who are frustrated with GST to slap an unnamed antagonist.
TBH family: MACC hasn't seen the last of us

TBH family: MACC hasn't seen the last of us

FREE We'll continue to seek justice despite suit settlement, says family.
Lament for Beng Hock and sundry others

Lament for Beng Hock and sundry others

Where have all the killers of Teoh Beng Hock gone, long time passing?
Where have all the killers of Teoh Beng Hock gone, long time passing?
Where have all the killers gone?
They are coddled them everyone.
Oh, when will MACC ever learn?
Oh, when will MACC ever learn?
'Missing stabiliser caused April 4 copter crash'

'Missing stabiliser caused April 4 copter crash'

FREE This was the crash that caused six deaths, including that of Jamaluddin Jarjis.
Table-talk solution to end  Najib-Mahathir feud

Table-talk solution to end Najib-Mahathir feud

FREE Rais says what is needed is a Malay approach not to smear a leader in public.
Takaful confirms RM85mil sukuk bond buy from TIA

Takaful confirms RM85mil sukuk bond buy from TIA

FREE ‘This was prior to 1MDB coming into existence,’ says its group MD.
Mat Sabu: We will snap BN if snap polls called

Mat Sabu: We will snap BN if snap polls called

INTERVIEW Permatang Pauh and Rompin by-elections good signs for Pakatan.
Ministers' aides rolling in cash, says Umno leader

Ministers' aides rolling in cash, says Umno leader

He wants MACC to probe the secretaries who are frolicking in the lap of luxury.
Allow Rohingya refugees to land here, says Syed Hamid

Allow Rohingya refugees to land here, says Syed Hamid

UPDATED 2.05PM Ex-FM says M'sia needs to treat it as humanitarian crisis.
Money madness mauls Malaysia

Money madness mauls Malaysia

The raging storms surrounding the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) debacle point to a crucial moral factor, i.e. how the country is chasing after money. When ethics is sacrificed for making not just money but more and more money, then Malaysia has succumbed to this money madness.
Bankrupt Lenggeng rep: Creditor out to shame me

Bankrupt Lenggeng rep: Creditor out to shame me

FREE If he wanted payment, he should come to me, not go to court, says Umno man.
Don't delay review on rape laws, MP tells Putrajaya

Don't delay review on rape laws, MP tells Putrajaya

FREE Teo says the definition of rape under the Penal Code should be expanded.
'Come to Subang Skypark, Dr M returns'

'Come to Subang Skypark, Dr M returns'

FREE Dr M's backers rally public to greet him when he comes back from Mecca.
Will Hadi’s faux pas aid challenger Ahmad?

Will Hadi’s faux pas aid challenger Ahmad?

COMMENT Hadi’s backing for Najib may redound to Ahmad Awang’s advantage.
Ahmad Awang enters PAS presidential race

Ahmad Awang enters PAS presidential race

UPDATED 1PM This is the first contest for the No 1 post since the 1960s.
Another Rohingya detention camp uncovered

Another Rohingya detention camp uncovered

FREE The camp was found on Tuesday at Khao Kaew Hill, which borders M’sia.
Chang Yeow: I am for a healthy political culture

Chang Yeow: I am for a healthy political culture

I am perplexed by the claim of the chief minister of Penang in his statement yesterday that the amount of RM100.27 million Penang state operating budget came from me.
1MDB's silence makes things worse, says MP

1MDB's silence makes things worse, says MP

FREE Not knowing if 1MDB can repay its RM3.5bil loan will cause market panic.
Toyota, Nissan to recall 6.5mil cars globally

Toyota, Nissan to recall 6.5mil cars globally

FREE UMW Toyota says this includes 97,000 Toyota vehicles here.
Muhyiddin to adopt two villages in Baram

Muhyiddin to adopt two villages in Baram

FREE ‘They will get special attention from me, says the deputy prime minister.
Is our education system still 'world class'?

Is our education system still 'world class'?

FREE Malaysia falls at 52 out of 76 countries in OECD rankings in Science and Math.
Two-term limit - best to start with PM’s post

Two-term limit - best to start with PM’s post

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why not limit the PM’s term first and set an example?’
As finance minister, Najib holds purse strings

As finance minister, Najib holds purse strings

FREE YOURSAY ‘All three positions held by the same person is recipe for disaster.’
Bitter victory for TBH, and no justice as yet

Bitter victory for TBH, and no justice as yet

FREE YOURSAY ‘Negligence admitted but those responsible for his death still free.’
‘Can’t see or hear’ policy worsens refugee problem

‘Can’t see or hear’ policy worsens refugee problem

FREE COMMENT UN says 25,000 are on the way to Malaysia from Bay of Bengal.
Not an offence to read ‘radical’ book, says witness

Not an offence to read ‘radical’ book, says witness

FREE UKM don says this in the trial of former ISA detainee Yazid Sufaat.
Vatican concludes treaty recognising Palestine

Vatican concludes treaty recognising Palestine

FREE The Holy See says the treaty will be officially signed in the near future.
Will Rosmah respond to Dr M’s poison darts?

Will Rosmah respond to Dr M’s poison darts?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Dr M has the right to criticise. Rosmah has the right to respond.’
Housewife dies of H1N1 in Port Dickson

Housewife dies of H1N1 in Port Dickson

FREE Those with chronic diseases who catch flu told to seek early treatment.
Thieves of MH370 victims to be sentenced

Thieves of MH370 victims to be sentenced

FREE Last April 28, they changed their pleas to guilty and were convicted.
‘Fix 1MDB by all means but don’t use our money’

‘Fix 1MDB by all means but don’t use our money’

FREE YOURSAY ‘The fixing is being done with public monies and Umno is allowing it.’
Strong in Umno, but weak in the elections

Strong in Umno, but weak in the elections

COMMENT Dr M didn’t have full Umno backing in 1987, but BN won polls easily.
DAP: Prepaid card solution of gov’t ‘deceitful’

DAP: Prepaid card solution of gov’t ‘deceitful’

FREE By charging GST on usage, the gov’t is siding with big business, says Pua.