Archive - 4 June 2015

Ahmad: 'Chai' culture led to pyrrhic victory

Ahmad: 'Chai' culture led to pyrrhic victory

Party image took a hit due to candidate lists according to tickets, says Ahmad Awang.
Hadi crushes challenger, Mat Sabu trounced

Hadi crushes challenger, Mat Sabu trounced

Tuan Ibrahim also trounces incumbent Mat Sabu for PAS No 2.
Pig's head latest notion of Kluang political thugs?

Pig's head latest notion of Kluang political thugs?

The Kluang Umno head is the latest victim, with a 'thing' thrown into his house.
Sweet dreams tonight, nightmare tomorrow?

Sweet dreams tonight, nightmare tomorrow?

COMMENT The PM may face Mahathir tomorrow and this could be a nightmare.
Muhyiddin smiles amidst storm of PM, 1MDB posers

Muhyiddin smiles amidst storm of PM, 1MDB posers

UPDATED 7.03PM The DPM ignores a barrage of questions on 1MDB and Najib's ultimatum.
2015-06-04

2015-06-04

Delegates frown over 'chai' culture

Delegates frown over 'chai' culture

Most delegates say this practice is new and is a form of  undue influence.
Is Mahathir losing the war against Najib?

Is Mahathir losing the war against Najib?

Clearly, the prime minister is not taking the punches lying down...
IGP rebuts ex-CJ who slammed cops

IGP rebuts ex-CJ who slammed cops

FREE UPDATED 6.57PM Ex-CJ Dzaiddin said cops give scant regard to human rights.
Katrina Ann-Zylane land M'sia's first SEA Games gold

Katrina Ann-Zylane land M'sia's first SEA Games gold

FREE They claimed the gold medal with a combined total of 150.9103 points.
Delegates cast ballots, results expected tonight

Delegates cast ballots, results expected tonight

PAS MUKTAMAR Voting is under way, with the ulama faction expected to win big.
AirAsia, Malindo Air offering jobs to ex-MAS staff

AirAsia, Malindo Air offering jobs to ex-MAS staff

FREE Liow Tiong Lai says they can accommodate staff who lost their jobs.
Fitch Ratings reacts favourably after briefing

Fitch Ratings reacts favourably after briefing

FREE The agency would return within one month with Malaysia’s economy ratings.
Booed by delegates, Hanipa replies 'I love you'

Booed by delegates, Hanipa replies 'I love you'

PAS MUKTAMAR Signs clear with one leader booed for his stand on hudud.
Mahathir-Najib showdown tomorrow?

Mahathir-Najib showdown tomorrow?

There is a high chance of Dr M attending PM's dialogue with NGOs tomorrow.
Federal gov’t discussing devolution with Sarawak

Federal gov’t discussing devolution with Sarawak

FREE ‘We can discuss this as we are from the same party,’ says Najib.
'Tonight, Rosmah and I dream the same dream'

'Tonight, Rosmah and I dream the same dream'

FREE With Sarawak behind him, PM says he and Rosmah will still sleep soundly.
Stop waffling, give concrete proof, 1MDB told

Stop waffling, give concrete proof, 1MDB told

'Where did the money come from, who approved it, and where did it go.'
Minister ‘tweet-for-tat’ with Pua over 1MDB

Minister ‘tweet-for-tat’ with Pua over 1MDB

FREE Though not the 1MDB rep, Rahman posted 19 tweets, to 16 from Pua.
MAS' woes a reflection of what's wrong with M'sia

MAS' woes a reflection of what's wrong with M'sia

The newly-revamped national carrier Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s termination and rehiring exercise is currently under way. Six thousand people woke up unemployed this week.
Search for MH370 to be called off in early 2016

Search for MH370 to be called off in early 2016

FREE MH370 JACC says it would not continue its mission without new info.
Heaven awaits PAS even in defeat, says Hadi

Heaven awaits PAS even in defeat, says Hadi

UPDATED 2.25PM 'We may fall on an earthly battlefield, but ultimately enter heaven'.
Razak and Najib - lights and shadows

Razak and Najib - lights and shadows

COMMENT Dad and son's contrasting careers illuminate their dilemmas and travails.
Don't underestimate me, warns 'warrior' Najib

Don't underestimate me, warns 'warrior' Najib

FREE 'I might look very diplomatic. But I have warrior spirit', PM tells detractors.
Show us cash, not units, Mahathir tells 1MDB

Show us cash, not units, Mahathir tells 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 2.15PM Ex-PM says 'units' must be converted to money to be credible.
'Sidelined claim false, PAS enjoying perks in Penang'

'Sidelined claim false, PAS enjoying perks in Penang'

State exco in charge dismisses 'kept out' claim, asks how much more they want.
Dr M: Gov't abused power in lands for 1MDB

Dr M: Gov't abused power in lands for 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 1.55PM Taxpayers will shoulder IPIC's US$3 billion loan, he says.
Be fair to Hadi, Azmin tells critics

Be fair to Hadi, Azmin tells critics

UPDATED 2.02PM He says PAS chief has been consistent about Pakatan.
U-Tapao to be developed as Bangkok’s third airport

U-Tapao to be developed as Bangkok’s third airport

FREE It is located near the tourist resort of Pattaya, 140km from Bangkok.
Dr M: Law will pounce when Najib loses power

Dr M: Law will pounce when Najib loses power

FREE UPDATED 1.54PM 'Too much evidence of cover-ups by politicians.'
'Problems with Kit Siang will be solved privately'

'Problems with Kit Siang will be solved privately'

UPDATED 1.46PM Hadi says if he were to do it, it'll be behind closed doors.
Daim's son sued in S'pore over LionGold shares debt

Daim's son sued in S'pore over LionGold shares debt

FREE MD Wira Dani Abdul Daim owed S$2.6m, according to a lawsuit.
Toll from capsized China ship rises to 65

Toll from capsized China ship rises to 65

FREE Rescuers begin cutting holes in the Eastern Star’s upturned hull.
Xiaomi grabs chunk of world wearable device market

Xiaomi grabs chunk of world wearable device market

FREE It sold 2.8 million wearable digital devices in the first quarter of 2015.
Thousands throng stadium for Najib

Thousands throng stadium for Najib

FREE PM arrives at Kuching stadium to resounding chants of 'Hidup Najib'.
Loads of rubbish in explaining 1MDB's debts

Loads of rubbish in explaining 1MDB's debts

FREE MP SPEAKS Talk, talk, talk - all resulting in more questions than answers.
China ship intrudes into M'sia, moored for 2 years

China ship intrudes into M'sia, moored for 2 years

Malaysia deploys ships to monitor the Chinese coast guard vessel.
Mueller at MAS promising, but it's early days yet

Mueller at MAS promising, but it's early days yet

KINIBIZ The new chief of Malaysia Airlines has a plan, but can he execute it?
S'wak leader slams EC for ignoring 1963 accord

S'wak leader slams EC for ignoring 1963 accord

FREE He wants Sabah, S'wak to have 1/3 of Parliament seats as in M'sia Agreement.
PKNS: We never blocked access to Hindu temple

PKNS: We never blocked access to Hindu temple

FREE It rejects charges by Uthaya and Bt Caves temple officials.
Don't fall for ploy to split PAS, Hadi warns

Don't fall for ploy to split PAS, Hadi warns

PAS MUKTAMAR UPDATED 1.33PM Foes want ulama and professionals divided.
Resign, Zahid tells ministers who disagree

Resign, Zahid tells ministers who disagree

UPDATED 1.04PM He urges colleagues who disagree with PM to do this.
Hadi: PAS with Pakatan, but will go solo on hudud

Hadi: PAS with Pakatan, but will go solo on hudud

PAS MUKTAMAR UPDATED 12.45PM 'PAS will cooperate only in 'mutual' areas.'
1MDB's reply: Devil is in the (missing) details

1MDB's reply: Devil is in the (missing) details

FREE MP SPEAKS Where is the cash, if 1MDB needs to borrow to repay debts?
Unfortunately, hard for Najib to ignore Dr M

Unfortunately, hard for Najib to ignore Dr M

FREE YOURSAY ‘But Mahathir is unable to floor Najib with a well-placed punch.’
Najib, better to ask Perkasa to switch off

Najib, better to ask Perkasa to switch off

FREE YOURSAY ‘Toning down’ means they can continue, but only at a lower volume.’
Let ulama sweep the slate, Pakatan can start anew

Let ulama sweep the slate, Pakatan can start anew

FREE YOURSAY ‘Would anyone in their right mind want to put PAS in Putrajaya?’
PKR to file motion on 'epic' level corruption

PKR to file motion on 'epic' level corruption

FREE UPDATED 11.37PM MPs want answers over cops' '80pct corrupt' report.
You need a search warrant to enter a private home

You need a search warrant to enter a private home

Although low-cost house-owners had defaulted in payments of yearly assessments for some time now, that does not mean they should let officers from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and the police to walk into their house to seize property.
S'wak Report trashes allegations of Dr M link

S'wak Report trashes allegations of Dr M link

‘CAGM’s facts about Dr M having known Clare Rewcastle Brown’s husband wrong’.
Why brazen investment by Brazen Sky?

Why brazen investment by Brazen Sky?

FREE YOURSAY ‘One simple question - did RM700 million go into Jho Low’s account?’
Unanswered questions in 1MDB’s ‘bare all’

Unanswered questions in 1MDB’s ‘bare all’

FREE YOURSAY ‘Arul was cornered, he did the next best thing - give some nice stats.’
A M’sian solution - beyond politics as we know it

A M’sian solution - beyond politics as we know it

COMMENT It is not a change of tide; but political ‘tectonic realignment’.
What could be the hidden agenda behind CPHM?

What could be the hidden agenda behind CPHM?

COMMENT The movement is nothing but an outworking of a bigger plan in place.
Pro-Hadi camp takes Muslimat wing, too

Pro-Hadi camp takes Muslimat wing, too

Those aligned to Hadi and the ulama take women's wing's top two posts.
Adenan: Najib did more for Sarawak than Mahathir

Adenan: Najib did more for Sarawak than Mahathir

FREE 'Don’t ever resign, stick to your job, we want you to remain there.'
Husni denies PM bullied cabinet on 1MDB

Husni denies PM bullied cabinet on 1MDB

FREE The second finance minister says social media reports were not true.