Archive - 9 June 2015

MAS pledges fairness in re-structuring

MAS pledges fairness in re-structuring

FREE Requirements on employment and termination will be followed, airline says.
Over 1,000 posts held by Penang PAS on the line

Over 1,000 posts held by Penang PAS on the line

Thus far, 15 PAS members on village committees already resigned.
1MDB likely to scrap RM11b Edra IPO

1MDB likely to scrap RM11b Edra IPO

FREE After buying power assets, 1MDB is now looking to dispose of it.
Support Najb for successful gov't, says Ku Nan

Support Najb for successful gov't, says Ku Nan

FREE Tengku Adnan points out there was no perfect government in this world.
Amendments to Child Act to be tabled in October

Amendments to Child Act to be tabled in October

FREE Amendments will involve more than 70 percent adjustment.
Walk the talk on death penalty, Pandikar to West

Walk the talk on death penalty, Pandikar to West

They must support efforts of Asian countries in combating drug menace.
New PAS CWC member waxes lyrical about future

New PAS CWC member waxes lyrical about future

FREE He predicts party's new line-up will steer it to become an even bigger player.
Najib denies gov’t slow in responding to quake

Najib denies gov’t slow in responding to quake

FREE He says he is satisfied with all the ops to save and rescue quake victims.
Foreign woman who went nude on Mt Kinabalu arrested

Foreign woman who went nude on Mt Kinabalu arrested

FREE The woman was held at the Tawau airport when about to leave for KL.
Man kills himself immediately after road accident

Man kills himself immediately after road accident

FREE The bizarre case occurred at a MRT site  after the deceased scaled a tower there.
Stop the culling or we stop work, MAS told

Stop the culling or we stop work, MAS told

UPDATED 6.23PM Retract termination letters or ground crew will 'down tools'.
Umno blogger: PM to get tough and sack Muhyiddin

Umno blogger: PM to get tough and sack Muhyiddin

FREE He predicts Najib to go on the offensive and safeguard position.
‘PAS a hypocrite if it doesn't quit S’gor gov’t’

‘PAS a hypocrite if it doesn't quit S’gor gov’t’

FREE Hanipa Maidin says cutting ties with DAP is cutting ties with Pakatan.
Kit Siang: No common policy, means no Pakatan

Kit Siang: No common policy, means no Pakatan

DAP tells Anwar that its too late as new PAS leadership has killed Pakatan.
PFI does not give loans, Dewan Rakyat told

PFI does not give loans, Dewan Rakyat told

FREE PARLIAMENT The firm sources for funds for the PFI Trust Account.
PAS, do you know what is once bitten, twice shy?

PAS, do you know what is once bitten, twice shy?

PAS, I am so sorry that you may not gain the trust from the non-Muslims, especially from me, again. You have voted to sever relationship with DAP without a debate. You played this game so that all the conservative leaders were voted into the top leadership.
Why the little discussion on 11MP among Malays?

Why the little discussion on 11MP among Malays?

Can this be due to falling faith in gov’t, Malay Economic Action Council wonders.
Mahathir snubs PM, just wants to see 1MDB funds

Mahathir snubs PM, just wants to see 1MDB funds

FREE UPDATED 4.45PM Everybody only wants to know where the money is.
RTD under probe over sarong incident, says 'sorry'

RTD under probe over sarong incident, says 'sorry'

Minister orders probe after woman is made to wear sarong before being served.
'Scuffle created to let Najib escape dialogue'

'Scuffle created to let Najib escape dialogue'

FREE UPDATED 4.41PM No security threat except for Ali Tinju making noise, says Mahathir.
Mahathir: Who dares probe when Najib is PM?

Mahathir: Who dares probe when Najib is PM?

FREE UPDATED 4.25PM A proper probe not possible if Najib does not quit his post.
Dr M: I can't accept 1MDB numbers from a liar

Dr M: I can't accept 1MDB numbers from a liar

FREE UPDATED 4.38PM This because he says Arul Kanda has been caught lying before.
Self-reliant Dayak are no pushover

Self-reliant Dayak are no pushover

Prof says the Dayak can no longer be taken for granted.
PAS criticises RTD for making client wear sarong

PAS criticises RTD for making client wear sarong

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 7.10PM We don’t do this in Kelantan, says Kota Bahru MP.
Cardiologist pleads not guilty to hurting wife

Cardiologist pleads not guilty to hurting wife

FREE The incident allegedly happened at Persiaran Ara Bangsar last March 9.
'PAS has no choice but to sever ties with DAP'

'PAS has no choice but to sever ties with DAP'

FREE Ex-PAS official says this because the muktamar is its highest authority.
PAS or DAP, crunch time for Azmin

PAS or DAP, crunch time for Azmin

UPDATED 6.25PM Tony Pua urges the MB to pick which party PKR wants as a partner.
DAP 'evil' for appointing PAS in Penang gov't

DAP 'evil' for appointing PAS in Penang gov't

DAP is evil for naming so many PAS reps, Khalid Samad sarcastically says.
Five killed in China ‘mass shooting’

Five killed in China ‘mass shooting’

FREE Gun violence is rare in China as firearms are tightly controlled.
33 permanent houses for flood victims completed

33 permanent houses for flood victims completed

FREE PARLIAMENT Another 309 are under construction, says Shahidan.
Put your voters above feud, Azmin tells DAP, PAS

Put your voters above feud, Azmin tells DAP, PAS

FREE Set egos aside, prioritise interests of rakyat, urges PKR deputy president.
'Discipline me if I jumped the gun', Mujahid tells PAS

'Discipline me if I jumped the gun', Mujahid tells PAS

UPDATED 3.03PM He has quit Penang gov't posts, saying PAS has cut ties with DAP.
'Do we have a nincompoop running Finance Ministry?'

'Do we have a nincompoop running Finance Ministry?'

UPDATED 5.10PM Tony Pua minces no words in wanting to know what's going on.
PAS won’t review position in Pakatan so soon

PAS won’t review position in Pakatan so soon

UPDATED 5.10PM New CC meeting is to fill appointed posts, says Takiyuddin.
Myanmar adopts policy to ‘settle’ boat people crisis

Myanmar adopts policy to ‘settle’ boat people crisis

FREE ‘Giving them temporary shelter is in the interest of the Myanmar gov’t.’
The ‘enemy’ within PAS

The ‘enemy’ within PAS

COMMENT Ideological conflict between factions sets the course of parties.
‘Growing liberalism’ cause for nude pictures

‘Growing liberalism’ cause for nude pictures

UPDATED 2.49PM Some think Mt Kinabalu spirit offended, says MP.
PAS no longer the way it was, laments Aishah

PAS no longer the way it was, laments Aishah

FREE Former popular singer says ‘PAS for all’ is no more, now only ustaz can lead.
'New jet not at expense of Sabah's security'

'New jet not at expense of Sabah's security'

FREE UPDATED 2.14PM No funds meant for ensuring securitY were diverted.
Five African countries withdraw Maggi noodles

Five African countries withdraw Maggi noodles

FREE It has been withdrawn in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan.
HK to issue ‘red travel alert’ to S Korea as Mers spreads

HK to issue ‘red travel alert’ to S Korea as Mers spreads

FREE Eight new cases were reported, bringing the total to 95 with seven fatalities.
PM: I've no idea about 1MDB money laundering

PM: I've no idea about 1MDB money laundering

FREE UPDATED 2.00PM Najib says if proved, those responsible will be dealt with.
Malaysia to lodge protest over Chinese ‘intruders’

Malaysia to lodge protest over Chinese ‘intruders’

FREE This is a departure from its soft approach to South China Sea disputes.
'Pakatan will do fine without PAS in elections'

'Pakatan will do fine without PAS in elections'

UPDATED 1.30PM NGO Kuasa says its good record in S'gor will influence rakyat.
Finance Ministry to cough up RM58b in five years

Finance Ministry to cough up RM58b in five years

The gov't will pay off the books for nine companies under the ministry, till 2020.
Mayor in Aceh imposes curfew on women

Mayor in Aceh imposes curfew on women

FREE Women in some professions such as nurses and midwives are exempted.
Najib: Dr M is masterful in public perception skills

Najib: Dr M is masterful in public perception skills

FREE UPDATED 1.53PM PM admits the ex-PM's skill in manipulating public mindsets.
‘FGV buy not immediately earnings accretive’

‘FGV buy not immediately earnings accretive’

FREE AllianceDBS says in a research note this is due to ongoing weather patterns.
Najib visits Ranau to look at earthquake damage

Najib visits Ranau to look at earthquake damage

FREE The 5.9-magnitude quake had damaged three of the six police quarters.
PM rubbishes Dr M, says GST is not a bailout

PM rubbishes Dr M, says GST is not a bailout

FREE UPDATED 1.15PM Najib also accuses the former premier of 'twisting facts'.
'Meddling Dr M won't quit even if Najib quits'

'Meddling Dr M won't quit even if Najib quits'

FREE UPDATED 1PM Najib says Mahathir will meddle, even under a new leadership.
Ringgit rises the most in more than two weeks

Ringgit rises the most in more than two weeks

FREE The depreciation should be temporary, says central bank chief Zeti.
Najib: My 'bigger mess' is Mahathir's doing

Najib: My 'bigger mess' is Mahathir's doing

FREE UPDATED 12.40PM 'The 'mess' that Tun refers to is of his own making.'
Search for missing Singaporeans continues

Search for missing Singaporeans continues

FREE The two have been missing since the earthquake hit Ranau last Friday.
Review 'sever ties' move, Anwar pleads to PAS

Review 'sever ties' move, Anwar pleads to PAS

FREE UPDATED 11.00AM He is is very worried about the recent development.
Not a sen for PM as 1MDB advisory board chair

Not a sen for PM as 1MDB advisory board chair

UPDATED 11.45AM ‘The board chair did not receive any annual gratuity or fees.’
Dr M taught me to defend Najib, says Annuar Musa

Dr M taught me to defend Najib, says Annuar Musa

Over a decade with ex-PM taught me the party comes first, says Ketereh MP.
PasMa, bide your time before you strike

PasMa, bide your time before you strike

FREE YOURSAY ‘There is no need for an immediate black and white in politics.’
After PAS polls, all eyes now on Selangor

After PAS polls, all eyes now on Selangor

FREE YOURSAY ‘All 15 PAS assemblymen in Selangor must now resign.’
'IPCMC can curb corrupt border cops'

'IPCMC can curb corrupt border cops'

FREE Bar Council says stillborn IPCMC may be the answer to tighter borders.
PAS can’t divorce and still sleep in same bed

PAS can’t divorce and still sleep in same bed

FREE YOURSAY ‘The begging to stay on in posts in Penang and S’gor has just begun.’
Analysts predict BN will lose GE14

Analysts predict BN will lose GE14

They believe there would be a new coalition by that time, to take on BN.
Sighting of Ramadan new moon on June 16

Sighting of Ramadan new moon on June 16

FREE The Rukyah and Hisab methods will be followed to determine the date.
Wan Junaidi can’t say if church can re-install cross

Wan Junaidi can’t say if church can re-install cross

PARLIAMENT Deputy minister not sure about environment around Taman Medan.
Dropping PAS a blessing in disguise?

Dropping PAS a blessing in disguise?

COMMENT The split of Malay votes may work to the disadvantage of Umno.
Dr M calling PM to account ‘benefits’ nation

Dr M calling PM to account ‘benefits’ nation

FREE YOURSAY ‘He’s no saint but in this case, he’s acting in rakyat’s interest.’
Publish and be damned in Malaysiakini

Publish and be damned in Malaysiakini

COMMENT Should Mkini censor commenters? No. Three suggestions.
No more excuses for PM, debate Dr M

No more excuses for PM, debate Dr M

FREE YOURSAY ‘The more they try to spin it, the more ridiculous Najib appears.’
What is noise?

What is noise?

This is the fifth in a five-part series.