Archive - 29 June 2015

Palanivel's 'CWC' sets its own polls dates

Palanivel's 'CWC' sets its own polls dates

FREE Two factions appear likely to hold separate AGMs and elections.
Greek crisis won't affect us, says PM

Greek crisis won't affect us, says PM

FREE PM says Putrajaya will be monitoring Greece's economy.
PGI told to come clean on 'tampering' claims

PGI told to come clean on 'tampering' claims

FREE Is Sarawak Report looking to sue PGI for defamation?
IPU delegation here to visit Anwar in jail

IPU delegation here to visit Anwar in jail

FREE The representatives also wants an explanation on the Sedition Act.
Don: Two-party system still unattainable in Malaysia

Don: Two-party system still unattainable in Malaysia

FREE Lecturer Che Hamdan says Pakatan in its present set-up seems weak.
Zam: Dr M way too smart to depend on just one source

Zam: Dr M way too smart to depend on just one source

FREE He warns against being quick to defend 1MDB just because of controversial e-mails.
Affirm other faiths’ presence in schools

Affirm other faiths’ presence in schools

Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) urges Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to issue a circular to all schools to affirm non-Islamic faiths' legitimate presence in schools, in accordance to the spirit of Article 3 and Article 11 of the federal constitution.
'Truth next exit', alludes Nazir Razak on Instagram

'Truth next exit', alludes Nazir Razak on Instagram

In quoting book title, PM's brother adds 'Our institutions must get us there quickly'.
Umno blogger: Muhyiddin missed chance to oust PM

Umno blogger: Muhyiddin missed chance to oust PM

FREE 'When momentum against Najib peaked recently, the DPM didn’t act'.
Continue to back gov’t, reiterates Pahang prince

Continue to back gov’t, reiterates Pahang prince

FREE ‘Today, we encounter allegations which we need to deal with wisely.’
'No plan to change 1MDB board members'

'No plan to change 1MDB board members'

FREE Ahmad Husni says the arrest of Javier Justo has had much impact.
Probe Najib on '1MDB for GE13' report, MACC urged

Probe Najib on '1MDB for GE13' report, MACC urged

UPDATED 6.30PM NGOs also want 1MDB, Genting and YR1M be investigated.
Negri MB: Not PM’s ploy to delay Umno polls

Negri MB: Not PM’s ploy to delay Umno polls

FREE Mohamad Hasan says he tabled motion for the sake of party unity.
 
Apple starts producing iPhones with Force Touch

Apple starts producing iPhones with Force Touch

FREE The feature senses how hard users are pressing down on a screen.
Putrajaya to make good white knight deal

Putrajaya to make good white knight deal

KINIBIZ The deal saw IPIC provide billions in early June to repay some debt.
Annuar rubbishes Rafizi's diatribe on Dudley

Annuar rubbishes Rafizi's diatribe on Dudley

The Mara head says Rafizi is more interested in getting publicity than justice.
First death reported in Taipei dust explosion

First death reported in Taipei dust explosion

FREE Li Pei-yun, 20, was sent to hospital with burns covering 90 percent of her body.
MIC: Gov't should serve all, short skirts or not

MIC: Gov't should serve all, short skirts or not

FREE UPDATED 4.17PM 'Non-Muslims shouldn't cover up just to be served.'
Brokers swaying demand for migrant workers?

Brokers swaying demand for migrant workers?

FREE MP SPEAKS Obviously ministries and agencies are not on the same page.
'Don't be 'keyboard warriors' on 1MDB'

'Don't be 'keyboard warriors' on 1MDB'

Minister reminds Muslims fasting would be moot if they spread slander on 1MDB.
What's in it for UAE white knight, asks Dr M

What's in it for UAE white knight, asks Dr M

FREE UPDATED 3.10P M No mention is made of assets IPIC gets for 1MDB loans, he says.
1MDB denies claim of gov't guarantee on IPIC

1MDB denies claim of gov't guarantee on IPIC

FREE The investment firm says this when disputing PJ Utara MP's allegations.
Dr M: 'Tampered' 1MDB info claim a ruse

Dr M: 'Tampered' 1MDB info claim a ruse

FREE Tampered documents or not, US$1.9b loan still 'missing'.
2015-06-29

2015-06-29

Pua should withdraw from PAC, says Shabery

Pua should withdraw from PAC, says Shabery

FREE This is in view of Pua’s alleged prejudicial views on the investigation.
Malaysian boxer gifted chance at famed Wild Card gym

Malaysian boxer gifted chance at famed Wild Card gym

FREE Muhamad Farkhan Mohd Haron is now dreaming of a world title.
Chong Wei wins Canada Open in back-to-back victory

Chong Wei wins Canada Open in back-to-back victory

FREE He took only 35 minutes to beat Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong 21-17, 21-13.
Impetus needed for urban farming

Impetus needed for urban farming

Urban farming is fast picking up all over the world, be it done individually or in a community setting. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government of Malaysia to support communities and individuals to move towards the path of urban farming.
UKM students fined for water disruption protest

UKM students fined for water disruption protest

UPDATED 7.26PM PMUKM head Sallehuddin Khalid first to be punished.
'Conservatives reverting PAS to a kampung party'

'Conservatives reverting PAS to a kampung party'

FREE Khalid Samad says they're demolishing Fadzil Noor's good work 'piece by piece'.
The rise of the skirt police

The rise of the skirt police

Of late all over Malaysia there is the rise of the skirt police. Even tourists in Malaysia are not spared at KLIA. If this is the way to promote ‘Truly Asia’ and tourism in Malaysia, then perhaps the tourism minister should confine his promotion of Malaysia to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Arab states. 
Malay DAP leaders: We're for all M'sians

Malay DAP leaders: We're for all M'sians

FREE They deny don's claim they joined to fight for Malay leadership, rights.
Kg Baru mosque project is not new, says 1MDB

Kg Baru mosque project is not new, says 1MDB

FREE Funds given in 2011 and the matter shouldn't be politicised now, says 1MDB.
Sarawak longhouse instals micro hydro-power system

Sarawak longhouse instals micro hydro-power system

FREE This will enable the longhouse at Nanga Nilau to get 24-hour power.
'PDRM turning a blind eye on Mara's property deal?'

'PDRM turning a blind eye on Mara's property deal?'

FREE Or protecting someone when it decided not to probe alleged CBT, asks MP.
PAS breakaway party will 'struggle' in GE14

PAS breakaway party will 'struggle' in GE14

Conservatives may command more grassroots support, says analyst.
'Tampering claim based on logical assumption'

'Tampering claim based on logical assumption'

UPDATED 1.35PM Can't assume anything else, says deputy home minister.
PKR grills Mara boss on Melbourne purchases

PKR grills Mara boss on Melbourne purchases

Why nothing from your visit to Melbourne on May 20 last year, asks Rafizi Ramli.
Cops may question The Edge, Sarawak Report

Cops may question The Edge, Sarawak Report

It’s for their reports on 1MDB which the home minister had said were untrue.
BTN is gangrenous, must be removed totally

BTN is gangrenous, must be removed totally

FREE YOURSAY ‘Else political health of nation will be negatively impacted.’
Ex-CJ: Liberal judges threaten our values

Ex-CJ: Liberal judges threaten our values

FREE Liberal judges adopt Western standards, ignoring our Islamic tenets.
Ringgit falls to 10-year low on Fitch, Greece

Ringgit falls to 10-year low on Fitch, Greece

FREE The ringgit dropped 0.4 percent to 3.7830 a dollar as of 9.13am in KL.
Mara scandal test of MACC's resolve

Mara scandal test of MACC's resolve

FREE MP SPEAKS This will resolve whether it’s a ‘paper tiger’ among the ‘mighty’.
Thailand’s first Mers case declared free of deadly virus

Thailand’s first Mers case declared free of deadly virus

FREE The ministry is still monitoring 36 people who were exposed to its single patient.
Why the ringgit is weak against the S'pore dollar

Why the ringgit is weak against the S'pore dollar

KINIBIZ Last Monday, the Singapore dollar hit a high of 2.8 to the ringgit.
Let’s fast-track and join TPPA, too

Let’s fast-track and join TPPA, too

President Barack Obama has signed laws to ‘fast-track the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA)’. Now we also better fast-track our preparations to join the TPPA, too!
A year later, MH17 victims’ kin want probe expedited

A year later, MH17 victims’ kin want probe expedited

FREE MH17 Stewardess’ husband admits he still cannot hide his sadness.
Dr M checkmated now that Umno polls put off

Dr M checkmated now that Umno polls put off

FREE YOURSAY ‘With Umno firmly behind its president, Mahathir can’t unseat him.’
Putrajaya breathing down Bible Society's neck

Putrajaya breathing down Bible Society's neck

Despite Najib’s pledge of moderation, ROS will inspect BSM tomorrow.
M’sian student hurt in Taipei blast now in ICU

M’sian student hurt in Taipei blast now in ICU

FREE Lim Sh Li suffered 54pct second degree burns on her arms and legs.
The 'Sword of Damocles' over Najib?

The 'Sword of Damocles' over Najib?

COMMENT By his inaction, the PM is sending the wrong signals to Malaysians.
Verification of info by Umno Baru

Verification of info by Umno Baru

They now believe their own lies.
Cops clear Mara of CBT in Aussie land deal

Cops clear Mara of CBT in Aussie land deal

UPDATED 12.24PM Police find no CBT elements in Melbourne apartment buy.
Bukit Aman wants access to grill Justo

Bukit Aman wants access to grill Justo

UPDATED 10.25AM M'sia will negotiate with Thais on this matter, says IGP.
Six squatter houses destroyed in landslide

Six squatter houses destroyed in landslide

FREE Nobody is injured, but damage in Larkin is estimated at RM30,000.
Najib, explain US$4.71b pledge for 1MDB rescue

Najib, explain US$4.71b pledge for 1MDB rescue

FREE MP SPEAKS MOF’s total backing for 1MDB debts mounts to RM36.2 billion.
When all else fails, PM plays religious card

When all else fails, PM plays religious card

FREE YOURSAY ‘When logic fails, bring in race. When that too fails, bring in religion.’
Johor crown prince warns of cowardly leaders

Johor crown prince warns of cowardly leaders

FREE A cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men, warns Tunku Ismail.