Archive - 1 June 2015

Najib is nowhere near his father, says ex-PM

Najib is nowhere near his father, says ex-PM

Dr M considers Abdul Razak a great man, but his son Najib is floundering as a PM.
Dr M doesn't expect M'sia to realise Vision 2020

Dr M doesn't expect M'sia to realise Vision 2020

He says successors forgot other aspects that define a developed nation.
First BRT to start running tomorrow

First BRT to start running tomorrow

Commuters can ride the RM634m BRT system for free for two months.
Sons vs sons in PAS polls

Sons vs sons in PAS polls

The scions of the four Tok Guru are split into two camps ahead of PAS polls.
Gawai Dayak celebrated with ‘ngabang’

Gawai Dayak celebrated with ‘ngabang’

FREE This is the practice of vising family members and friends from various groups.
Negri MB: Leave if you don't like the boss

Negri MB: Leave if you don't like the boss

FREE Mohd Hasan's stand echoes the PM's reported ultimatum to the cabinet.
Legal suit - Saiful says Anwar withdrew first

Legal suit - Saiful says Anwar withdrew first

FREE Anwar's ex-aide gives his reason for withdrawing RM50 miilion suit.
CAGM claims Dr M conduit for French firm

CAGM claims Dr M conduit for French firm

FREE Mudslinging intensifies, but will French connection mud stick?
Solve temple issues, Uthaya pleads to Azmin

Solve temple issues, Uthaya pleads to Azmin

FREE He says the problem should be handled the same way as the Bible issue.
Ultimatums ring hollow in absence of honour

Ultimatums ring hollow in absence of honour

Rafizi says Najib's call will not be heeded and the plot to oust him will continue.
Throwing light on the aim and mandate of Suhakam

Throwing light on the aim and mandate of Suhakam

In light of some critical comments about the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia’s role following the release of its 2014 Annual Report, the commission feels obliged to enlighten the public, as primary stakeholders in the promotion and protection human rights, of its purpose and mandate.
DPM not present at 'my way or highway' meet

DPM not present at 'my way or highway' meet

Aide says Muhyiddin is abroad and did not attend the last cabinet meeting.
2015-06-01

2015-06-01

Where are 11MP's equity distribution figures?

Where are 11MP's equity distribution figures?

KINIBIZ The 11MP is far too important to be prepared in such a covert manner.
Mat Sabu may sue over 'mocking Hadi' reports

Mat Sabu may sue over 'mocking Hadi' reports

He accuses Bernama, Sinar Haria n and Utusan Malaysia of distorting his speech.
Nazri: PM did not issue ultimatum

Nazri: PM did not issue ultimatum

UPDATED 5PM Minister says atmosphere at the cabinet meeting was not tense either.
MAS offers over 14k staff jobs at new company

MAS offers over 14k staff jobs at new company

FREE The old Malaysian Airline System Bhd will cease operations in August.
'1MDB roadmap designed to save Najib's skin'

'1MDB roadmap designed to save Najib's skin'

Were ministers aware they were deciding on a roadmap to save the PM, asks Kit Siang.
Is 1MDB another failed TIA?

Is 1MDB another failed TIA?

FREE MP SPEAKS IMDB is just like TIA, full of unanswered questions.
Penang queries why EAIC can't probe MACC, Prisons

Penang queries why EAIC can't probe MACC, Prisons

Jagdeep says custodial deaths have also occurred in these institutions.
Education not Bank Negara's business, says MP

Education not Bank Negara's business, says MP

FREE UPDATED 4.07PM Central bank's business school bad idea, says Serdang MP
The Empire cracks

The Empire cracks

COMMENT Mini Star Wars as Darth Sidious and Darth Vader lock lightsabres.
Malaysia’s international investment position at RM1.2b

Malaysia’s international investment position at RM1.2b

FREE This is an improvement of RM11.9b, from RM13.1b at the end of last year.
MAS to remain a long-haul full-service carrier

MAS to remain a long-haul full-service carrier

KINIBIZ The CEO also stresses that it planned to maintain all its domestic routes.
Farmers implore Suhakam to stop evictions

Farmers implore Suhakam to stop evictions

UPDATED 3.31PM In Kampar, men with bulldozers and parang want them to go.
GST notches up death number one

GST notches up death number one

FREE A 68-year-old trader hangs himself over inability to handle this new tax.
Pelagus rep in critical condition after accident

Pelagus rep in critical condition after accident

FREE George Anak Lagong lost control of his vehicle and it plunged into a ravine.
PAS returns fire to DAP, will stay put in Pakatan

PAS returns fire to DAP, will stay put in Pakatan

UPDATED 2.50PM Mustafa says he has not heard of any 'quit Pakatan' resolution.
Richard Riot: Proposed pay hike for maids too high

Richard Riot: Proposed pay hike for maids too high

FREE He says the gov’t had sought justification, but had yet to get any feedback.
Do not forget our rivers

Do not forget our rivers

Malaysians today have gotten used to getting a clean supply of water the moment we turn on our taps, and it has caused us to gradually forget the importance of the source of this water - our rivers.
M’sian player faces SEA Games exit over spitting spat

M’sian player faces SEA Games exit over spitting spat

FREE Mohd Nazmi Faiz Mansor says he had not intended to spit at Filipe Oliveira.
Dare ministers to attack Dr M, Najib told

Dare ministers to attack Dr M, Najib told

FREE Zam tells PM to order his ministers to the frontline to counter Mahathir.
Drones need DCA approval to fly, says Liow

Drones need DCA approval to fly, says Liow

FREE He says this was to ensure that drones did not affect flying aircraft.
Ambiga: Najib muzzling ministers on 1MDB

Ambiga: Najib muzzling ministers on 1MDB

She says there must be collective responsibility and all ministers must quit.
Hisham backs PM's quit dare, with conditions

Hisham backs PM's quit dare, with conditions

FREE UPDATED 12.47PM He has three requirements to be met on 1MDB.
Freedom of speech far from top of Singaporeans' list

Freedom of speech far from top of Singaporeans' list

FREE Teenage blogger Amos Yee’s case is highly controversial in the city-state.
NGO thanks Najib for surprise petrol hike 'treat'

NGO thanks Najib for surprise petrol hike 'treat'

FREE UPDATED 12.24PM No warning of hike, just FB posting laments Mipas.
Absence of resolve on trafficking shames M’sia

Absence of resolve on trafficking shames M’sia

FREE MP SPEAKS Gov’t unwilling to deal with our own security shortcomings.
What ‘transaction’ is 1MDB doing with IPIC?

What ‘transaction’ is 1MDB doing with IPIC?

FREE YOURSAY ‘No one gives you US$1 billion without additional details.’
When buzzword creation goes overboard

When buzzword creation goes overboard

KINIBIZ They are are created overnight, spread like wildfire, then disappear.
Najib vows criticism won't derail 11MP plans

Najib vows criticism won't derail 11MP plans

UPDATED 12.05PM PM says with no growth rate, country will face a lot of woes.
PM: Go green-friendly or we’ll be 'punished'

PM: Go green-friendly or we’ll be 'punished'

UPDATED 12.21PM He hints that a greener approach will taken in line with 11MP.
Saiful drops defamation suit against Anwar

Saiful drops defamation suit against Anwar

UPDATED 11AM Lawyer says surprise withdrawal affirms Anwar's innocence.
'Make police reports on music fest deaths public'

'Make police reports on music fest deaths public'

FREE UPDATED 4.46PM Shock at false notion drugs caused deaths at FMFA 2014.
'Brace for more turbulence as PM rejects new politics'

'Brace for more turbulence as PM rejects new politics'

Aliran president Francis Loh says Malaysia cannot go back to where it was.
Group: 90pct of Malay contractors rely on gov’t

Group: 90pct of Malay contractors rely on gov’t

FREE It’s clear they still did not dare take risks, says Malay contractors group.
If delegates pick Umno's puppets, PAS is finished

If delegates pick Umno's puppets, PAS is finished

FREE YOURSAY ‘Without Pakatan, PAS is nothing. Choose wisely.’
Setting the record straight

Setting the record straight

KINIBIZ The ETP 2014 Annual Report unearths its own set of denigrators.
What's our future if 1MDB is not wound down?

What's our future if 1MDB is not wound down?

FREE MP SPEAKS Statements made, and then denied, imply we are run by clowns.
Race, religion, royalty, reality and MAS

Race, religion, royalty, reality and MAS

Mueller must ensure there’s no interference.
Open Umno to non-Malays? Ludicrous!

Open Umno to non-Malays? Ludicrous!

FREE YOURSAY ‘Wake up, Ku Li, Umno-BN survives and thrives on racism.’
Take my way or highway, Najib tells cabinet

Take my way or highway, Najib tells cabinet

FREE PM reported saying if they don't back him on 1MDB, they can take a hike.
An Umno-backed PAS or Pakatan-backed PAS?

An Umno-backed PAS or Pakatan-backed PAS?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Just like Umno creates a siege mentality, Hadi demonises DAP.’
Another human trafficking transit camp found

Another human trafficking transit camp found

FREE The camp was found at the Mata Ayer Forest Reserve, 100m from the border.