Archive - 16 June 2015

Edging closer to a new frontier - Pakatan Baru

Edging closer to a new frontier - Pakatan Baru

It has always been a no-brainer that PAS would eventually be axed from the Pakatan coalition. The late Karpal Singh and Tok Guru Nik Abdul Aziz played all their cards to keep the relationship of convenience with PAS under control. However, ever since their demise the entire coalition is experiencing an avalanche.
Prince: Many in Putrajaya want to whack me

Prince: Many in Putrajaya want to whack me

FREE Tunku Ismail, however, vows to continue voicing his views for the people.
Pakatan's death expected, say Umno lawmakers

Pakatan's death expected, say Umno lawmakers

Nur Jazlan likens it to a messy divorce with domestic violence involved.
2015-06-16

2015-06-16

Malaysia, Algeria rugby match abandoned after brawl

Malaysia, Algeria rugby match abandoned after brawl

FREE The Algerians were upset at what they saw as the partiality of the Thai referee.
Gov't favours AirAsia over MAS, claims union

Gov't favours AirAsia over MAS, claims union

MAS was incurring losses because gov't has been helping  AirAsia, says Maseu.
MIC headless as two claim to be president

MIC headless as two claim to be president

Confusion reigns as two leaders claim to be in charge of the troubled MIC.
Khairy wants guidelines for 'gatal' men

Khairy wants guidelines for 'gatal' men

FREE UPDATED 8PM 'If you can't contain yourself, look away', says sports minister.
Cries of 'Nazri resign' ring out at Istana Bkt Serene

Cries of 'Nazri resign' ring out at Istana Bkt Serene

FREE UPDATED 8PM Some 2,000 people gather at the palace. [VIDEO] .
'DAP eyeing new Islamist party to replace PAS'

'DAP eyeing new Islamist party to replace PAS'

This may be PAS-linked PasMa, one keen in taking over from PAS, says analyst.
Tiong gets leave to appeal over ‘confidentiality’

Tiong gets leave to appeal over ‘confidentiality’

FREE The Federal Court will decide on one legal question on a date yet to be fixed.
Nazri: Call me 'kurang ajar', I don't care

Nazri: Call me 'kurang ajar', I don't care

FREE Nazri says difference is - he is elected while prince  is not.
DAP won’t wait for PKR decision on Pakatan

DAP won’t wait for PKR decision on Pakatan

The coalition is dead, so we are now focused on a new coalition, says Kit Siang.
'Shopping trips using gov't VIP jet a betrayal'

'Shopping trips using gov't VIP jet a betrayal'

NGO leader Chandra Muzaffar says the public is ashamed by such behavior.
PAC rebuffs minister on 1MDB audit sequence

PAC rebuffs minister on 1MDB audit sequence

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.31PM '1MDB should be audited first, not subsidiary.'
Axed PAS man says good done for DAP ignored

Axed PAS man says good done for DAP ignored

Fadzil Kemi, sacked due to PAS cutting ties with DAP, now weighs legal action.
Airbus to build satellites to beam Internet from space

Airbus to build satellites to beam Internet from space

FREE OneWeb plans plans to offer space-based Internet access to billions worldwide.
July 14 for case management of Anwar vs Nalla

July 14 for case management of Anwar vs Nalla

FREE Judicial Commissioner Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab set the date in chambers.
Nothing-2Hide Round 2, starring Dr M

Nothing-2Hide Round 2, starring Dr M

Organiser Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) will let him pick the time and venue.
Prince scores much anticipated goal

Prince scores much anticipated goal

COMMENT Gov't leaders who behave more royal than royals get a rude awakening.
Amanah Raya demands retraction of loan claim

Amanah Raya demands retraction of loan claim

Reezal Merican blasts Tanjong MP for saying RM2 billion was loaned to 1MDB.
PKR issues gag order on Pakatan's 'death'

PKR issues gag order on Pakatan's 'death'

FREE PKR to hold political bureau meeting tonight to discuss the matter.
China to start works on reclaimed South China Sea land

China to start works on reclaimed South China Sea land

FREE The project has increased tensions in areas disputed by its neighbours.
Lim says 'dead', but for others, Pakatan's alive

Lim says 'dead', but for others, Pakatan's alive

UPDATED 3PM DAP acting alone in 'dead' decision, says PAS Youth chief.
M’sians indeed the most unique species on Earth

M’sians indeed the most unique species on Earth

The country’s political landscape has been on an over-heat mode since the last two general elections. Presently it is already on the verge of boiling point. The risks have escalated. The liabilities will knock the daylight off any thinking, able professional. The lies have covered every nook and crevice of livelihood. The mysteries are overwhelming. But life goes on like ‘semua nya okay’ (everything is fine), here in Malaysia.
Set minimum salary for civil servants at RM1,200

Set minimum salary for civil servants at RM1,200

It is speculated that the minimum salary of civil servants will be set at RM1,200 a month. Everyone is hoping that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will announce this soon, which will definitely uplift their families’ welfare as living costs have gone up. We can never deny this as the costs have been increasing every year with or without the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Rohingya graves - gov't disputes ‘sudden death’ label

Rohingya graves - gov't disputes ‘sudden death’ label

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 6.41PM deputy minister rejects ‘no foul play’ answer by police.
S Korea conducts plasma therapy on Mers patients

S Korea conducts plasma therapy on Mers patients

FREE They are injected with blood plasma from recovering patients.
Now 1MDB says it's always been 'units'

Now 1MDB says it's always been 'units'

FREE It also disputes Dr M's claim that 1MDB president Arul Kanda is a liar.
Fourth PAS leader quits Penang gov't

Fourth PAS leader quits Penang gov't

Mhd Nasir Yahya resigns as MBPP councillor due to PAS cutting ties with DAP.
Dewan Rakyat passes 11MP without amendments

Dewan Rakyat passes 11MP without amendments

FREE PARLIAMENT It provides for development expenditure of RM260 billion.
Cops detect 500 IS Facebook accounts

Cops detect 500 IS Facebook accounts

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 5.05PM Ministry says they are being monitored through intelligence.
Is Najib losing control?

Is Najib losing control?

COMMENT Either Najib is up-front or he may end up in a more difficult situation.
Transparency issue in Pembinaan PFI riles PAC

Transparency issue in Pembinaan PFI riles PAC

FREE PAC says off budget expenditure will raise doubt on budget numbers.
DAP seeks new allies after Pakatan's 'death'

DAP seeks new allies after Pakatan's 'death'

FREE UPDATED 1.08PM 'DAP will work with all other forces aspiring the end of BN's rule'
Abolish BN 'propaganda' units, urges DAP

Abolish BN 'propaganda' units, urges DAP

UPDATED 3.25PM 'BTN and Jasa just produce racist propaganda against critics of BN.'
Malay rulers free of party politics, says Pahang Sultan

Malay rulers free of party politics, says Pahang Sultan

FREE They only wish to protect the interests of the folk fairly and honourably, he says.
Ananda's RM2 billion not a favour, says 1MDB

Ananda's RM2 billion not a favour, says 1MDB

FREE Money from Tanjong PLC was from obligation in a previous deal, it says.
Global MPs agree strategy on hot issues

Global MPs agree strategy on hot issues

International body PGA steps up efforts to have death penalty abolished.
1MDB: Cabinet aware of our RM5b loan

1MDB: Cabinet aware of our RM5b loan

FREE UPDATED 4.10PM Contrary to Dr M's claim, Cabinet paper was prepared and approved.
MIC president suspends deputy, senior leaders

MIC president suspends deputy, senior leaders

FREE UPDATED 1.11PM Palanivel suspends his No 2 and one vice-president.
1MDB to Dr M: You're wrong, wrong and wrong

1MDB to Dr M: You're wrong, wrong and wrong

FREE Firm says former PM made a slew of mistakes in his facts and figures.
MP: PAS progressives plan comeback with vigour

MP: PAS progressives plan comeback with vigour

There are efforts to unite the progressives to continue fighting for change.
PAC: Conflict of interest in ERL contract

PAC: Conflict of interest in ERL contract

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 4.33PM Same parties involved in ERL and KLIA-KLIA2 rail link.
Royal rally as prince vs minister spat escalates

Royal rally as prince vs minister spat escalates

FREE The rally will take place at Bukit Serene Palace, Johor Bahru at 4pm today.
'Minister bowing to zealots over gymnast's attire'

'Minister bowing to zealots over gymnast's attire'

FREE Why bow to perverse remarks of zealots on Farah Ann, asks Latheefa Koya.
Unravel the Secret Luxuries of Macau

Unravel the Secret Luxuries of Macau

Macau a country abound with history, complemented by a variety of picturesque architecture and stunning views.....
Dr M used my father, says late Johor sultan's son

Dr M used my father, says late Johor sultan's son

FREE Mahathir used my father to remove ex-Lord President, says prince.
FGV purchase will lead to a fall in its stock price

FGV purchase will lead to a fall in its stock price

FREE MP SPEAKS Why was this acquisition proposed and at such a high price?
Pua: Najib cooking country's fiscal statistics

Pua: Najib cooking country's fiscal statistics

FREE PM using misleading figures to paint a good picture of targets, says MP.
Group’s barring from Frim leaves a bad taste

Group’s barring from Frim leaves a bad taste

COMMENT Senior citizens and children had wanted to hike up the hill together.
1MDB given support letter for RM540m loan

1MDB given support letter for RM540m loan

PARLIAMENT Loan from Exim Bank, which is also owned by the Finance Ministry.
For the low income, even RM20 for GST hurts

For the low income, even RM20 for GST hurts

FREE YOURSAY ‘A nation cannot be successful if the folk wallow in want.’
Need to change the federal gov’t?

Need to change the federal gov’t?

The cabinet has really no choice but to resign.
Why only Umno gets to hear PM’s explanation?

Why only Umno gets to hear PM’s explanation?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Is Najib the PM of Umno or PM of all Malaysians?’
For Mahathir, nothing is ever his fault

For Mahathir, nothing is ever his fault

FREE YOURSAY ‘I thought Agong acts on the advice of PM, who was then Dr M.’
Parliament clock stopped for fourth time this year

Parliament clock stopped for fourth time this year

PARLIAMENT This time, it is to pass the 11th Malaysia Plan, which is done just before 1am.
Nazri stays defiant, says he only defended PM

Nazri stays defiant, says he only defended PM

Johor crown prince cannot judge Najib to have done wrong, says the minister.
Having sex on camel needs gymnastic skills, no?

Having sex on camel needs gymnastic skills, no?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Put a woman in front of them and they go weak at the knees.’
A new breed of royalty not beholden to Umno

A new breed of royalty not beholden to Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘Crown prince Tunku Ismail is not willing to look the other way.’