Archive - 3 June 2015

'Arul’s no-show due to BSI S'pore appointment'

'Arul’s no-show due to BSI S'pore appointment'

FREE ‘Should the US$1 billion that determines 1MDB's future be ignored?’
Husni skirts Jho Low issue on live TV

Husni skirts Jho Low issue on live TV

UPDATED 12.20AM Interviewers asked Ahmad Husni three times about Jho Low.
Report: Trio left cabinet meet early

Report: Trio left cabinet meet early

FREE China Press claims KJ, Shabery Cheek and Shafie Apdal left early.
1MDB's 'tell all' raises more queries, say critics

1MDB's 'tell all' raises more queries, say critics

Firm's top critics -Tony Pua and Rafizi Ramli - pour cold water on RM42b breakdown.
Special funding for Indian NGOs to be finalised

Special funding for Indian NGOs to be finalised

FREE The funding would be extended to the various Indian communities.
Mat Sabu optimistic of retaining post

Mat Sabu optimistic of retaining post

FREE However, Tuan Ibrahim said he and Mat Sabu had a 50-50 chance of winning.
Monitor NCR, PM tells Sarawak ministers

Monitor NCR, PM tells Sarawak ministers

FREE Najib has instructed the ministers to monitor the progress of the transfer of ownership.
Dr M: I would have axed dissenting ministers

Dr M: I would have axed dissenting ministers

He says this when asked to comment on Najib’s ultimatum to the cabinet.
Bank Negara commences formal inquiry on 1MDB

Bank Negara commences formal inquiry on 1MDB

FREE Statements taken from individuals involved in governance process.
PAS clerics back motion to slash ties with DAP

PAS clerics back motion to slash ties with DAP

PAS MUKTAMAR UPDATED 7.40PM 'DAP tries to replace our father.'
Nik Abduh to go 'soft' with critics of PAS

Nik Abduh to go 'soft' with critics of PAS

PAS MUKTAMAR UPDATED 8.27PM Nik Abduh says he wants a gentle approach.

Too much politics is bad, Dr M tells Indians

Too much politics is bad, Dr M tells Indians

UPDATED 8.40PM Few in numbers but many in political parties is the bane.
MIA: Najib's son will face action if rules breached

MIA: Najib's son will face action if rules breached

FREE Conflict of interest issue as Nizar is a partner at Deloitte which audited 1MDB.
Nik Abduh drowns Suhaizan in ulama wave

Nik Abduh drowns Suhaizan in ulama wave

PAS MUKTAMAR UPDATED 8.21PM Nik Aziz's son secures a landslide win.
Dr M's diagnosis - cabinet fails 1MDB test

Dr M's diagnosis - cabinet fails 1MDB test

UPDATED 8PM 'Some don't understand and others feel it  is safer to keep quiet'.
1MDB reveals all on 'missing' billions

1MDB reveals all on 'missing' billions

FREE Firm's president Arul Kanda gives a breakdown of the figures.
Najib-Hadi banner fuels muktamar sabotage talk

Najib-Hadi banner fuels muktamar sabotage talk

FREE PAS MUKTAMAR The welcome banner for PAS members sets tongues a-wagging.
Shafie: Why should I quit for asking questions?

Shafie: Why should I quit for asking questions?

UPDATED 6.25PM He says his posers on 1MDB are in the public's interest.
Special meet was on 1MDB, 'doable' plan revealed

Special meet was on 1MDB, 'doable' plan revealed

UPDATED 7.30PM Hishammuddin confirms meeting last night was regarding the firm.
Delegate: Ties in Pakatan need attention

Delegate: Ties in Pakatan need attention

PAS MUKTAMAR He wants PAS to look into the political cooperation or tahaluf .
PAS Youth pass 'save nation from BN' motion

PAS Youth pass 'save nation from BN' motion

Motion proposed due to the various crises brought upon the country by Umno, they say.
'Najib in control, watch for S'wak eye-opener'

'Najib in control, watch for S'wak eye-opener'

UPDATED 7.39PM Hishammuddin says PM's position still stable despite quit calls.
Netizens pick PAS progressives, but...

Netizens pick PAS progressives, but...

The conservatives are set to annihilate them at central party polls tomorrow .
‘MAS’ lay-off package fair to all, no discrimination’

‘MAS’ lay-off package fair to all, no discrimination’

FREE ‘All unions in MAS were consulted several times,’ says a source.
Nobody comes between me and my cousin, says Hisham

Nobody comes between me and my cousin, says Hisham

UPDATED 7.05PM Defence minister says bond with cousin Najib is unbreakable.
Mahfodz wins unopposed as PAS Dewan Ulama chief

Mahfodz wins unopposed as PAS Dewan Ulama chief

FREE He had acted as chairperson following the death of Harun Taib.
'Allah has commanded us to dethrone Umno'

'Allah has commanded us to dethrone Umno'

PAS MUKTAMAR Youth rep says party’s on divine mission against Umno, corruption, GST.
2015-06-03

2015-06-03

AirAsia open to collaboration with MAS NewCo

AirAsia open to collaboration with MAS NewCo

FREE Tony Fernandes says both companies have already entered into discussions.
Loss-making Utusan to launch training school

Loss-making Utusan to launch training school

FREE This is to mitigate the group’s declining revenue which has dropped to RM291.2m.
Human traffickers harvest body organs for profit

Human traffickers harvest body organs for profit

They rake in millions of ringgit from killing refugees and selling their body parts.
To woo local Chinese, Beijing asked to play cupid

To woo local Chinese, Beijing asked to play cupid

FREE Minister draws flak over remarks at China-M'sia park launch in Putrajaya.
Should the gov’t bail out Proton, again?

Should the gov’t bail out Proton, again?

Perusahaan Otomobil Malaysia SdnBhd (Proton) was established in 1983 and its first car was launched a good 30 years ago, in 1985. Proton was the brainchild of none other than Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Proton was used as a platform for Mahathir’s dream to develop Malaysia into an industrial powerhouse. Despite a no-go from his personal advisers, critics and common sense, Mahathir went ahead to establish Proton.
Five more bodies recovered in Bintulu boat tragedy

Five more bodies recovered in Bintulu boat tragedy

FREE The search and rescue continues to find the last victim, aged eight.
Penang sets up body for sacked MAS staff

Penang sets up body for sacked MAS staff

Chief Minister announces a special taskforce to handle the task.
PAS’ three wings hold polls this afternoon

PAS’ three wings hold polls this afternoon

FREE The results of the party election would be announced this evening.
Splendour of Terengganu sultan's new palace

Splendour of Terengganu sultan's new palace

The palace boasts, among others, 100 rooms and 14-tonne bronze doors.
Call for loyalty to PAS Youth chief jeered

Call for loyalty to PAS Youth chief jeered

PAS MUKTAMAR UPDATED 3.42PM This spells trouble for Suhaizan.
Sultan Iskandar Highway closed following road cracks

Sultan Iskandar Highway closed following road cracks

FREE The incident at the former Mahameru Highway was due to road repair works.
S’porean graphic novel loses grant for ‘undermining gov’t’

S’porean graphic novel loses grant for ‘undermining gov’t’

FREE It features Lee Kuan Yew and opposition politician Lim Chin Siong.
Spiritual leader: Be loyal to PAS, not others

Spiritual leader: Be loyal to PAS, not others

Political cooperation between parties, says Haron Din, must not be detrimental.
Show proof of interference, DAP tells PAS

Show proof of interference, DAP tells PAS

Guan Eng denies interfering and wants PAS to stop slandering DAP.
Cops vs robbers drama unfolds in TTDI

Cops vs robbers drama unfolds in TTDI

UPDATED 7PM The recreation park was now re-opened to the public.
Threat of dengue is not over yet

Threat of dengue is not over yet

It is heartening to note that the dengue situation in the country appears to be somewhat under control, with fewer cases of dengue related fatalities being reported. The many anti-dengue awareness campaigns and the superb public cooperation with the authorities to get rid of aedes breeding sites is beginning to show positive results.
MP: Probe hush on cause of music fest deaths

MP: Probe hush on cause of music fest deaths

FREE 'Why cops didn't correct impression drug overdose caused fatalities?'
'Ministers with debts and dark secrets won't quit'

'Ministers with debts and dark secrets won't quit'

FREE Kadir Jasin says PM's ultimatum indicates rebellion in Cabinet.
Mercedes-Benz M’sia records best ever sales in May

Mercedes-Benz M’sia records best ever sales in May

FREE It registered 1,143 units, compared to 55 in the same period last year.
PAS ulama unveil 'chai' to wipe out progressives

PAS ulama unveil 'chai' to wipe out progressives

PAS MUKTAMAR They also paint their opponents red as 'DAP stooges'.
M’sian SEA Games footballer confirmed to be sent home

M’sian SEA Games footballer confirmed to be sent home

FREE Nazmi Faiz Mansor would be suspended for spitting at an opponent.
80pct of border officers are corrupt, says SB

80pct of border officers are corrupt, says SB

FREE SB report says they are involved in smuggling drugs, arms and humans. 
 
South Korea closes 209 schools over Mers fears

South Korea closes 209 schools over Mers fears

FREE Almost 90 percent of the schools are located in Gyeonggi province.
Permatang Pauh is 'model' for cooperation

Permatang Pauh is 'model' for cooperation

COMMENT The by-election is now national symbol for cementing ties.
Noxious fish threatens Australia, scientists warn

Noxious fish threatens Australia, scientists warn

FREE The climbing perch is an exotic fish that can survive on land for days.
Indonesia orders evacuation as Mt Sinabung rumbles

Indonesia orders evacuation as Mt Sinabung rumbles

FREE Sixteen people were killed during eruptions early last year.
Divers comb capsized China ship, toll jumps to 18

Divers comb capsized China ship, toll jumps to 18

FREE Among the few rescued was an elderly woman trapped in an air pocket.
'Arrived late' Muhyiddin skips special meet

'Arrived late' Muhyiddin skips special meet

Source close to No 2 claims special meeting for ministers was on 1MDB.
'Rosmah won't allow him to step down'

'Rosmah won't allow him to step down'

FREE Najib's wife will never let him do it, says a veteran newsman.
Ministry to meet Fitch on economic sustainablility

Ministry to meet Fitch on economic sustainablility

FREE The ratings agency currently rates Malaysia as A-.
'DAP out to interfere and influence PAS elections'

'DAP out to interfere and influence PAS elections'

UPDATED 4.15PM Dewan Ulama chief Mahfodz Mohamed warns cooperation between may end.
'Hadi critics in cahoots with Pakatan leaders'

'Hadi critics in cahoots with Pakatan leaders'

UPDATED 2.35PM Dewan Ulama chief Mahfodz rises to defend PAS president.
16 ministers mum after late night pow-wow

16 ministers mum after late night pow-wow

FREE Husni says it's internal discussion but coy about what was discussed.
Fuel hike also used to 'bail out' 1MDB?

Fuel hike also used to 'bail out' 1MDB?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Now I am being hit below the belt with the petrol hike.’
Naive to expect Obama to speak for change

Naive to expect Obama to speak for change

FREE YOURSAY ‘If anyone is going to save this country, it will not be Obama...’
'You're all cowards for not defending Hadi'

'You're all cowards for not defending Hadi'

PAS MUKTAMAR Youth rep slams leadership for being mute on DAP's attacks.
No place for Tamil language in Kedah

No place for Tamil language in Kedah

COMMENT This is the land of Srivijaya and the Cholas, about 1,000 years ago!
Blatter rocks world football by quitting Fifa

Blatter rocks world football by quitting Fifa

FREE The graft probe reportedly may include the embattled chief himself.
Hishammuddin denies quitting cabinet

Hishammuddin denies quitting cabinet

FREE UPDATED 12.20PM He says quitting rumours are 'negative spin'.
Man behind Rohingya trafficking identified

Man behind Rohingya trafficking identified

FREE ‘Yassin’ is believed to be the main agent behind it all, says IGP.
Dr M has good reasons to doubt auditor-general

Dr M has good reasons to doubt auditor-general

FREE MP SPEAKS PM Najib must now work to salvage reputation of the department.
Obama's remarks not good news to golfing buddy

Obama's remarks not good news to golfing buddy

COMMENT Hopefully Barack Obama will no longer ‘drink Najib’s Kool-Aid’.
Mr CM, will the photovoltaic plant be safe?

Mr CM, will the photovoltaic plant be safe?

FREE PCM chief demands answers on safety of the planned power plant.
Will Najib do to CPHM as he did to Hindraf?

Will Najib do to CPHM as he did to Hindraf?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Banquet at 5-star hotel, PM attending, its motives mystify.’
'Promote Hadi's ideas, don't tongue-lash DAP'

'Promote Hadi's ideas, don't tongue-lash DAP'

PAS MUKTAMAR Youth chief outlines solutions for the spat between PAS and DAP.
PM Najib tells Perkasa to 'tone down'

PM Najib tells Perkasa to 'tone down'

He wants those of different faiths to hold frequent meetings to iron out differences.
Najib's ultimatum shows he's getting weaker

Najib's ultimatum shows he's getting weaker

FREE YOURSAY ‘The PM has just made the situation even worse for him.’
New Christian group on mission to build bridges

New Christian group on mission to build bridges

CPHM is seeking partners to promote interfaith understanding.
Christians do not need more NGOs

Christians do not need more NGOs

Rev Wong Kim Kong, together with some Christian leaders, formed an NGO called Christians for Peace and Harmony in Malaysia (CPHM).