Archive - 17 June 2015

Contradictory replies on Exim's loan to 1MDB

Contradictory replies on Exim's loan to 1MDB

PARLIAMENT Was the RM540m loan to buy land or maintain power plants?
Azmin believes Pakatan is salvageable

Azmin believes Pakatan is salvageable

FREE S'gor MB hopes PAS, PKR and DAP can settle problems amicably.
'Once married, now divorced but still friends'

'Once married, now divorced but still friends'

This is how PKR secretary-general Rafizi Ramli describes the current scenario.
With Pakatan dead, PKR seeks to build new pact

With Pakatan dead, PKR seeks to build new pact

FREE UPDATED 7.40PM But details are scant on the composition of the coalition.
Ahmad Maslan changes tune on ringgit fall

Ahmad Maslan changes tune on ringgit fall

PARLIAMENT Dr M is only one of three factors briefed to him by Bank Negara.
RIP Pakatan - informal pact to rule S'gor, Penang

RIP Pakatan - informal pact to rule S'gor, Penang

FREE UPDATED 7.32PM PKR is disappointed but says cooperation will continue.
Business as usual for Guan Eng and gang

Business as usual for Guan Eng and gang

FREE CM says cooperation will be based on Pakatan's common policy.
Arul hopes for fair hearing as Pua bashes

Arul hopes for fair hearing as Pua bashes

FREE 1MDB boss reminds PAC member that one is not guilty until proven so.
‘Rule that woman’s domicile must follow husband invalid’

‘Rule that woman’s domicile must follow husband invalid’

FREE Pauline Chai’s counsel submits it violates the right of being equal before the law.
NFC to sue businessperson over 'cover-up' claim

NFC to sue businessperson over 'cover-up' claim

FREE This is over Shamsubahrin’s claim of a conspiracy for NFC by the PM.
'If I was home, some may have died'

'If I was home, some may have died'

PARLIAMENT UPDATED 8.02PM Vexed Bung dares PKR to try a similar protest again.
Revamp team, Palestine coach advises FAM

Revamp team, Palestine coach advises FAM

FREE ‘we did not expect they would give up after three goals.’
Ousted PAS progressives in limbo over new vehicle

Ousted PAS progressives in limbo over new vehicle

We need a party that comes from the Malaysian grassroots, says Mujahid.
Will there be a double bailout of 1MDB and Tadmax?

Will there be a double bailout of 1MDB and Tadmax?

FREE MP SPEAKS Another ‘letter of support’ proves the cabinet will abuse its powers.
Muhyiddin warns of unrest if bumis left out

Muhyiddin warns of unrest if bumis left out

UPDATED 5.49PM Their demand is only for equal opportunities, says DPM.
2015-06-17

2015-06-17

Pua joins Dr M, calls Arul 'liar extraordinaire'

Pua joins Dr M, calls Arul 'liar extraordinaire'

FREE He said ‘the cash is in our accounts’, so why is 1MDB denying it now, the MP asks.
BN washes hands off MIC leadership tussle

BN washes hands off MIC leadership tussle

UPDATED 7.54PM Tengku Adnan says BN advice to it has gone unheeded.
Sabah churches' letter to Kurup on SOP for AlKitab

Sabah churches' letter to Kurup on SOP for AlKitab

Dear YB Joseph Kurup

Standard Operating Procedure for the carriage of AlKitab and Bahasa Malaysia Christian Materials

Salam Sejahtera dan Salam lMalaysia.
Free Anwar – two petitions filed with UN, Parliament

Free Anwar – two petitions filed with UN, Parliament

An international lawyer is handling the petition to the UN, says a PKR leader.
Now younger prince's post raises eyebrows

Now younger prince's post raises eyebrows

FREE UPDATED 5.53PM Tunku Idris' Instagram post draws mixed reaction.
PAC boss: Arul, Shahrol should be more worried

PAC boss: Arul, Shahrol should be more worried

UPDATED 5.20PM Nur Jazlan defends PAC's decision to call pair in August.
Monday hearing on Mkini's bid to change judge

Monday hearing on Mkini's bid to change judge

FREE It's citing transfer of the judge to another state as its grounds.
Selangor gov’t should call a state election

Selangor gov’t should call a state election

And so, the grand experiment of a two-party system in the form of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Rakyat has failed.
July 8 judgment in Mat Sabu’s Bukit Kepong case

July 8 judgment in Mat Sabu’s Bukit Kepong case

FREE He faces a jail term of up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction.
MOF reply on BR1M enrages DAP MP

MOF reply on BR1M enrages DAP MP

FREE Lim says he only got payout breakdown according to year, not the data he asked for.
Eight new Mers cases in South Korea, 20th patient dies

Eight new Mers cases in South Korea, 20th patient dies

FREE A total of 162 people in South Korea have been infected in the outbreak.
Special aid for some civil servants, pensioners

Special aid for some civil servants, pensioners

FREE Grade 54 and below will get RM500, while pensioners would be paid RM250.
Prince: Don't use Johor players for Harimau M'sia

Prince: Don't use Johor players for Harimau M'sia

FREE UPDATED 3.20PM He responds to those who blame Johor players for 6-0 defeat.
Nazir plans to set up NGO, not political party

Nazir plans to set up NGO, not political party

FREE UPDATED 3.30PM PM's brother looking at forming NGO to advocate moderation.
Mat Sabu, PAS ex-leaders on grassroots roadshow

Mat Sabu, PAS ex-leaders on grassroots roadshow

FREE After Johor, the group would organise a similar event in Pahang on June 26.
Burning Malaysian dreams

Burning Malaysian dreams

COMMENT While some burn our dreams, will the rest keep the dream burning?
'Pakatan not dead just because DAP says so'

'Pakatan not dead just because DAP says so'

More logical for DAP to say it has quit the coalition, says Penang PAS.
'Family dynasty looms, new party unlikely'

'Family dynasty looms, new party unlikely'

Razak family cannot support anything that is non-Umno, says analyst.
Ahmad Maslan explains why 'timun' in 'kuali'

Ahmad Maslan explains why 'timun' in 'kuali'

UPDATED 6.07PM Deputy minister's pleased his nasi goreng tweet was a hit.
Mat Sabu cheers chance of new political party

Mat Sabu cheers chance of new political party

The ex-PAS leader welcomes move to set up party to reach out to all races.
Let democratisation wind start from Kota Kinabalu

Let democratisation wind start from Kota Kinabalu

The government is urged to implement local elections, and let the wind of democratisation start from Kota Kinabalu.
Ideals meet harsh truths in politics, Nazir told

Ideals meet harsh truths in politics, Nazir told

FREE Abdul Rahman Dahlan warns of perils in running a political party.
Court to hear Najib vs Pua suit on July 24

Court to hear Najib vs Pua suit on July 24

UPDATED 2.20PM The date fixed today and will also involve portal Media Rakyat.
'Did FGV buy into high-risk asset in Eagle High?'

'Did FGV buy into high-risk asset in Eagle High?'

FREE MP says FGV has not revealed the cost in developing unplanted landbank.
Probe death camps issue, Suhakam requested

Probe death camps issue, Suhakam requested

UPDATED 2.23PM Bar Council, Hakam want inquiry on boat people, death camps.

‘Hadi Awang appears to be checkmated’

‘Hadi Awang appears to be checkmated’

COMMENT His private member’s bill is No 28 on Parliament’s order paper.
PKR caught in the middle of Pakatan's 'funeral'

PKR caught in the middle of Pakatan's 'funeral'

But party leaders are confident they will be able to revive the 'dead'.
Feeling 'chased out', Mat Sabu ponders future

Feeling 'chased out', Mat Sabu ponders future

Progressive faction in PAS wiped out, which he likens to 'ethnic cleansing'.
One's dysfunctional, the other’s broken

One's dysfunctional, the other’s broken

COMMENT Two rival political coalitions stand at identical crossroads.
Shhh... don't air secrets, PM tells civil servants

Shhh... don't air secrets, PM tells civil servants

UPDATED 12.5OPM Najib pleads with civil servants to keep their lips pursed.
Protesters head to 'sexist' Bung's house

Protesters head to 'sexist' Bung's house

UPDATED 1.21PM They were at Parliament to protest MP's 'sexist' remarks.
Stop bickering, Nazri and crown prince told

Stop bickering, Nazri and crown prince told

UPDATED 5.46PM Umno supreme council member Reezal Merican urges ceasefire.
IGP barred from church protest probe

IGP barred from church protest probe

The Home Ministry says this is because the IGP's brother was involved in protest.
Umno MP: Political climate opens door for Nazir

Umno MP: Political climate opens door for Nazir

UPDATED 4.13PM But it won't be easy to form a new party, cautions Reezal.
A 'New Leviathan' in Malaysian politics?

A 'New Leviathan' in Malaysian politics?

COMMENT PAS’ severing of ties with DAP destroyed all goodwill in Pakatan.
'Little Napoleons' in our public parks

'Little Napoleons' in our public parks

FREE YOURSAY ‘What the guards had done is abusing the power of their uniforms.’
For DAP, it’s good riddance to bad rubbish

For DAP, it’s good riddance to bad rubbish

FREE YOURSAY ‘The marriage of convenience has met its inevitable end.’
With Pakatan’s death comes rebirth and renewal

With Pakatan’s death comes rebirth and renewal

FREE YOURSAY ‘A newly-aligned Pakatan must arise to win mandate to rule.’
'Nothing to Hide' FB page slams Johor prince

'Nothing to Hide' FB page slams Johor prince

SukaGuam says it is not behind page that is now backing Nazri Aziz.
Donald Trump barges into 2016 White House race

Donald Trump barges into 2016 White House race

FREE But the billionaire is unlikely to win the Republican nomination.
Two ceramah sessions show two sides of PAS

Two ceramah sessions show two sides of PAS

One by new leaders, and the other by the rejected ones, draw huge crowds.
'1MDB using delay tactics to buy time'

'1MDB using delay tactics to buy time'

FREE YOURSAY ‘So Deloitte has no resources to carry out an audit on 1MDB?’
Pre-Ramadan queries and reflections

Pre-Ramadan queries and reflections

Complexity of culture mistaken as religion.
Hadi's hudud bill is on order paper, again

Hadi's hudud bill is on order paper, again

It’s the last item, 13th on the list now, with two more days of Parliament sitting left.
After Nazri, who’s next to embarrass the PM?

After Nazri, who’s next to embarrass the PM?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib surrounds himself with people who do him more harm than good.’
Report: PM's brother to start new political party

Report: PM's brother to start new political party

FREE Banker Nazir is said to have approached Umno's Saifuddin to lead it.