Archive - 24 May 2015

Ministry: Najib didn't lie, we amended the reply

Ministry: Najib didn't lie, we amended the reply

FREE The Finance Ministry said Dr M's accusation is unreasonable.
Man nabbed in hotel room with schoolgirl

Man nabbed in hotel room with schoolgirl

FREE The man, 22, was with the girl, 15, when religious authorities came.
Sarawak, too, absorbs GST for local gov't services

Sarawak, too, absorbs GST for local gov't services

FREE It joins Johor, Terengganu and Penang in a bid to ease the rakyat's burden.
Worker killed at TRX MRT project site

Worker killed at TRX MRT project site

FREE A temporary structure at the underground tunnel site collapsed.
Sabah is ours, Malaysia tells the Philippines

Sabah is ours, Malaysia tells the Philippines

FREE M'sia upset over President Aquino's remark on the republic's claim on Sabah.
Dr M to talk Vision 2020 at foreign reporters do

Dr M to talk Vision 2020 at foreign reporters do

He'll also speak on his pet peeve - 1MDB - at the Foreign Correspondents Club dinner.
Admin error costs gymnast spot in SEA Games

Admin error costs gymnast spot in SEA Games

FREE Team officials mistakenly left Rachel Yeoh's name off the list.
Six kidnapping attempts foiled, says Esscom

Six kidnapping attempts foiled, says Esscom

FREE This was before the May 14 kidnapping of a man and woman in Sandakan.
Don’t blame Najib for Palanivel’s blueprint

Don’t blame Najib for Palanivel’s blueprint

I wish to respond to a statement by Hindraf leader P Waythamoorthy, who accused Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak of being foolish in using foreigners to draft a blueprint for the Indian Malaysians under the recently announced 11th Malaysia Plan.
MACC's oversight panel wants probe on 1MDB

MACC's oversight panel wants probe on 1MDB

FREE The ACAB wants a special inter-agency taskforce, and the probe made public.
Alone – If our political situation was a film

Alone – If our political situation was a film

COMMENT Our political drama can be a quite gripping Bollywood-esque film.
Jasa man: PM won't admit mistake if he was a liar

Jasa man: PM won't admit mistake if he was a liar

FREE Najib says 1MDB has RM4 bil in assets in S'pore, not cash as earlier said.
Much abuse in national rice subsidy scheme

Much abuse in national rice subsidy scheme

FREE MP SPEAKS This results in subsidised rice not reaching low-income groups.
The circus called Hindraf

The circus called Hindraf

The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is back, pointing fingers. Its national adviser N Ganesan has jumped on the bandwagon of P Waythamoorthy to ridicule and condemn the government. They plucked some figures from the trees behind their houses, drew some graphs and made comparisons between income growth among the top 20 percent Indians versus the bottom 40 percent.
Gov't: Camp near mass graves existed for five years

Gov't: Camp near mass graves existed for five years

FREE The people smuggling op was recently abandoned, Zahid says.
Pakatan may die in two weeks, warns Kit Siang

Pakatan may die in two weeks, warns Kit Siang

FREE He alludes to the PAS polls on June 4, a fight between pro and anti-Pakatan factions.
Kadir: Past PMs fell after pulling Najib's stunt

Kadir: Past PMs fell after pulling Najib's stunt

FREE PM says he won't quit. But past PMs have fallen after taking same stand.
Nik Abduh won't debate Youth chief rival Suhaizan

Nik Abduh won't debate Youth chief rival Suhaizan

FREE He says better to 'stay silent' and prove his worth upon winning.
SOS: Is there a plan in 11th Malaysia Plan?

SOS: Is there a plan in 11th Malaysia Plan?

COMMENT Whether call for help or 'same old stuff', 11MP a red alert sign.
Hadi's tardy on 'let's debate' proposal

Hadi's tardy on 'let's debate' proposal

COMMENT Debate idea accepted with alacrity by challenger but incumbent's mum.
Zahid slams Penang for human rights hypocrisy

Zahid slams Penang for human rights hypocrisy

UPDATED 2.57PM It's on state gov't's refusal to take in Rohingya refugees.
MP wants minister Liow nabbed under Ops Warta

MP wants minister Liow nabbed under Ops Warta

UPDATED 8.51PM Get Liow for outstanding summonses, says Lim Lip Eng.
Zahid: No forgiveness for Muhyiddin video leak

Zahid: No forgiveness for Muhyiddin video leak

UPDATED 3.08PM That deputy division leader must pay the price, says home minister.
GST and the city - how single youngsters cope

GST and the city - how single youngsters cope

Has GST changed the lifestyles of those just starting out in life?
UM don caught 11MP authors with pants down?

UM don caught 11MP authors with pants down?

FREE YOURSAY ‘What's the point of all these plans when most funds looted?’
Rohingya mass grave of 100 reported in Perlis

Rohingya mass grave of 100 reported in Perlis

FREE Commandos, forensic teams sent to Padang Besar to probe, says The Star .
'PM hypocrite for blaming price hikes on traders'

'PM hypocrite for blaming price hikes on traders'

FREE Tony Pua says ironical Najib fingers traders, but shields telco hike.
Dr M: Najib's 'lie' on 1MDB a criminal act

Dr M: Najib's 'lie' on 1MDB a criminal act

FREE UPDATED 1.09PM PM said it had RM4bil in cash in S'pore but now says it's 'assets'.
Listen to the DPM, sack 1MDB board

Listen to the DPM, sack 1MDB board

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib and all board members must be held accountable.’
The price of telling the truth for Najib

The price of telling the truth for Najib

FREE YOURSAY ‘Telling the truth is simple and easy for those with nothing to hide.’
‘Najib using white man to cheat on Indian blueprint’

‘Najib using white man to cheat on Indian blueprint’

COMMENT ‘Your wayang kulit will not bear fruits to the Indian underclass.’
Najib won’t quit over 'one person'

Najib won’t quit over 'one person'

FREE UPDATED 11.55AM Singing ‘I am not alone', PM's mum on that person.
I’m not Shabery's hatchet man, Puad shoots back

I’m not Shabery's hatchet man, Puad shoots back

FREE UPDATED 8.47PM Puad refutes claims he is under orders to ‘attack’ Muhyiddin.
Who funds Permata - Rosmah or taxpayers?

Who funds Permata - Rosmah or taxpayers?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Yet we were told by her she is just a plain housewife.’
Andy Yong: A PAS man led me to politics

Andy Yong: A PAS man led me to politics

MALAYSIANSKINI | Gerakan Youth leader’s inspiration spans boundaries of politics.
Najib on official visit to Japan May 24-26

Najib on official visit to Japan May 24-26

FREE Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will undertake an official visit to Japan from 24 to 26 May 2015 on the invitation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.