Archive - 8 June 2015

Mujahid quits from all Penang gov't positions

Mujahid quits from all Penang gov't positions

Mujahid Yusof Rawa says quit move was done out of respect for muktamar.
Water tariff in Negri Sembilan goes up

Water tariff in Negri Sembilan goes up

FREE The adjustment involves commercial, industrial and government account holders.
'Sleepless if you don't talk about PM for one day'?

'Sleepless if you don't talk about PM for one day'?

UPDATED 7.55PM Shahidan backs PM against 'non-stop criticisms'.
'PAS cooperation with DAP hasn't decreased support'

'PAS cooperation with DAP hasn't decreased support'

UPDATED 7PM Instead, it was PKR that loss the most Malay votes.
1MDB clears US$1b debt with foreign banks

1MDB clears US$1b debt with foreign banks

FREE 1MDB says this shows its commitment towards lowering debt levels.
After Dr M 'prod', Najib to visit Sabah quake victims

After Dr M 'prod', Najib to visit Sabah quake victims

FREE He announces that he will be flying to visit the  areas tomorrow morning.
In dialogue debacle, 'Najib knew Dr M was invited'

In dialogue debacle, 'Najib knew Dr M was invited'

BN MP reveals PM had known and agreed that Dr M would attend the event.
Wan Saiful: It's game over for Pakatan

Wan Saiful: It's game over for Pakatan

Analysis points out that PAS and DAP have irreconcilable differences.
'Hatred for west drives M’sian youths to join IS'

'Hatred for west drives M’sian youths to join IS'

FREE Home Ministry says western nations seen as enemies of Islam.
2015-06-08

2015-06-08

PAS going all out to win Malay votes, says analyst

PAS going all out to win Malay votes, says analyst

It's a gamble, but grassroots' choice indicates this direction.
Tuan Ibrahim: Forget working with PAS, Najib

Tuan Ibrahim: Forget working with PAS, Najib

FREE PAS No 2 says syura council on May 19 decided no ties with Umno.
Changes to laws to control social media

Changes to laws to control social media

FREE Amendments aimed at strengthening existing provisions.
After quake, aftershocks for Sabah critic, nudists

After quake, aftershocks for Sabah critic, nudists

Civil servant arrested, Canadians facing gross indecency charges.
Will PAS really ever break up with DAP?

Will PAS really ever break up with DAP?

ANALYSIS What started off with much fervour now seems to be cooling off.
Najib must explain his absence from Sabah

Najib must explain his absence from Sabah

PM should have headed there when the earthquake struck, says MP.
Mahfuz: PAS must stick to cutting ties with DAP

Mahfuz: PAS must stick to cutting ties with DAP

He says a U-turn would be detrimental and perceived badly by the Muslims.
Najib heads home after Saudi visit

Najib heads home after Saudi visit

FREE Najib and his wife, Rosmah, left on a special flight from the Royal Pavilion.
242 still at flood evacuation centres in Malacca

242 still at flood evacuation centres in Malacca

FREE The flash floods were due to heavy rain and the high tide phenomenon.
Sarawak DAP’s demand is irrational

Sarawak DAP’s demand is irrational

Before the existence of the coalition of the three parties in Pakatan Rakyat, each party had their own policy struggles. A policy championed by PAS is Islam with its call of ‘Allahu Akbar’. PAS’ highest law is the Book of Allah (Quran) and Sunnah and ljmak and Qias that are clear and realistic.
Analyst: PAS-DAP feud means polls gain for BN

Analyst: PAS-DAP feud means polls gain for BN

UPDATED 7.59PM The opposition needs to ensure straight fights in order to win.
Shabery Cheek shoots down Najib-Dr M debate

Shabery Cheek shoots down Najib-Dr M debate

UPDATED 7.47PM A televised debate on 1MDB is ‘not our tradition’, he says.
Edible bird’s nest products maker plans US$30m IPO

Edible bird’s nest products maker plans US$30m IPO

FREE Swiftet Eco Park Holdings Sdn Bhd plans to list on Nasdaq.
PAS may be U-turning on 'sever ties' move, says DAP

PAS may be U-turning on 'sever ties' move, says DAP

Reluctance to give up Penang gov’t posts indicates a U-turn, says DAP.
'Dialogue showdown would have turned rowdy'

'Dialogue showdown would have turned rowdy'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 3.02PM A BN lawmaker says IGP rightly cancelled it.
Najib's too busy for Sabah quake, quips Dr M

Najib's too busy for Sabah quake, quips Dr M

Mahathir was asked why the premier was not at Kinabalu/Ranau disaster site.
Jauhari’s board post mars MAS’ ‘turnaround’

Jauhari’s board post mars MAS’ ‘turnaround’

FREE MP SPEAKS There is no rhyme and reason for the use of this revolving door.
Noh Omar lauds purge of PAS progressives

Noh Omar lauds purge of PAS progressives

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 2.25PM He says PAS delegates elected the 'truly great' ones.
Family of murdered taxi driver wants inquest

Family of murdered taxi driver wants inquest

UPDATED 4.05PM Family does not know status despite numerous police reports.
Guan Eng: We do not need PKR as mediator

Guan Eng: We do not need PKR as mediator

DAP sec-gen dismisses PKR's plans to meet DAP and PAS to resolve differences.
Chinese cruise ship death toll rises to 434

Chinese cruise ship death toll rises to 434

FREE Two bodies were recovered this morning, the number of missing is now eight.
Fog disrupts search operation at Mt Kinabalu

Fog disrupts search operation at Mt Kinabalu

FREE This was done so as not to put the lives of rescue personnel at risk.
Sept 2 set to hear Anwar’s suit against EC

Sept 2 set to hear Anwar’s suit against EC

FREE The case is over the EC not allowing him to vote in the Pmtg Pauh polls.
‘MAS revamp should be free of political meddling’

‘MAS revamp should be free of political meddling’

FREE Dr Chua Soi Lek says should it fail, most M’sians ‘would give up on it’.
Dewan Rakyat observes silence for quake victims

Dewan Rakyat observes silence for quake victims

FREE Deputy speaker Ismail Mohamed Said says the Dewan Rakyat was saddened.
Najib's 'bravery' lauded despite not facing Dr M

Najib's 'bravery' lauded despite not facing Dr M

PARLIAMENT The minister revealed he told Mahathir that and was met with a smile.
Najib launches D’Saji Restaurant in Jeddah

Najib launches D’Saji Restaurant in Jeddah

FREE Felda was targeting an annual return of RM2.5 million from the restaurant.
1MDB denies using funds for UBG takeover

1MDB denies using funds for UBG takeover

FREE Arul Kanda issues another denial saying auditor-general apprised.
Citizens seek injunction to stop Hadi's bill debate

Citizens seek injunction to stop Hadi's bill debate

UPDATED 5.34PM Four serve notice on House speaker to stop Dewan from hearing bill.
South Korea reports jump in Mers infections

South Korea reports jump in Mers infections

FREE An 80-year-old man becomes the sixth fatality from the outbreak.
Say hello to Pakatan Baru if PAS goes

Say hello to Pakatan Baru if PAS goes

FREE YOURSAY Opposition leaders must reinvent coalition and move on.
Najib says Umno ready for talks with PAS

Najib says Umno ready for talks with PAS

FREE PM says Umno is ready to discuss any topics for the benefit of Muslims.
A Johor conspiracy against Bugis warrior?

A Johor conspiracy against Bugis warrior?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The Bugis warrior's fate is fast drawing to an end.’
Ringgit slumps to a nine-year low

Ringgit slumps to a nine-year low

FREE The dollar rose against 13 of the world’s 16 major currencies on Friday.
1MDB's own decision to loan Petrosaudi RM7b

1MDB's own decision to loan Petrosaudi RM7b

UPDATED 4.30PM Indirectly, Finance Ministry denies Najib was decision-maker.
Board of troubled 1MDB set to step down

Board of troubled 1MDB set to step down

FREE The company last week became the subject of an enquiry by the central bank.
Kamalanathan makes empty promises

Kamalanathan makes empty promises

For the past four years the parent-teacher association of the Sungai Bakap Tamil Primary School (SJKT Sungai Bakap) has painstakingly written in to the Penang State Education Department, the Education Ministry as well as to the Prime Minister's Office to request for the building of a new SJKT Sungai Bakap on a plot of land less than 500 metres from where the old school is.
An open letter to the two VVIP protagonists

An open letter to the two VVIP protagonists

YAB Perdana Menteri Malaysia and YABhg Dr Mahathir Mohamad,

Greetings, gentlemen!

I write to you as a concerned Malaysian who cares for the continuous well-being of this blessed nation of ours - just as, I’m sure, both of you do, too.
‘With VIP jet, why Najib still not in Sabah?’

‘With VIP jet, why Najib still not in Sabah?’

FREE UPDATED 12.28PM 'We spent bomb on plane, but PM still not back.'
Guli-guli to gula-gula

Guli-guli to gula-gula

The high cost of ‘political friendship’ is galling.
Mat Sabu: DAP divorce just ploy to grab power

Mat Sabu: DAP divorce just ploy to grab power

FREE UPDATED 1.09PM 'Now they have their party posts, they want to make nice.'
S'gor Pakatan in uncharted waters

S'gor Pakatan in uncharted waters

FREE MP SPEAKS Sever ties with DAP? How would they work with state colleagues?
Two climbers still missing in Ranau quake

Two climbers still missing in Ranau quake

FREE Search continued until late last night for two S'poreans missing on Mt Kinabalu.
Even PWTC no longer safe for the PM

Even PWTC no longer safe for the PM

FREE YOURSAY ‘This is comical. PWTC hosts Umno events all the time...’