Archive - 30 June 2015

Shafie has something to say about Mara...

Shafie has something to say about Mara...

But the minister will only say it during a Mara function on July 7.
Najib says 'no' to IS and gay parades

Najib says 'no' to IS and gay parades

Prime minister warns Malaysia's Muslims not to be too open, nor too extreme.
RON95 up 10 sen, RON97 by 20 sen from midnight

RON95 up 10 sen, RON97 by 20 sen from midnight

FREE Prices go up despite global crude oil prices falling. No change for diesel.
'Halt perverted Patriot number plate sale'

'Halt perverted Patriot number plate sale'

FREE MP wants minister to direct RTD to stop sale to prevent abuse of public funds.
Ailing Anwar - PM wants relevant parties to act

Ailing Anwar - PM wants relevant parties to act

FREE PM says he wants the necessary medical attention given to him.
Talks with IPIC to reduce debt ongoing, says 1MDB

Talks with IPIC to reduce debt ongoing, says 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 7.10PM 'Once details are finalised, the public would be informed.'
Why did Mara make questionable investments?

Why did Mara make questionable investments?

FREE MP SPEAKS Perks not enough that a RM13m mark-up was insisted on?
Dr M's claims damaging economy, says 1MDB

Dr M's claims damaging economy, says 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 6.46PM 'His claims also negatively impact rationalisation plan.'
Ex-Exist band vocalist fined RM4,000 for taking drug

Ex-Exist band vocalist fined RM4,000 for taking drug

FREE Mamat pleaded guilty to a charge of consuming methamphetamine.
Four unions pledge support for MAS restructuring

Four unions pledge support for MAS restructuring

FREE The Sabah and Sarawak unions ‘felt very encouraged’ with Mueller’s approach.
PGI’s statements are valueless

PGI’s statements are valueless

On June 23, the New Straits Times ( NST ) reported on the arrest of Xavier Andre Justo in Thailand. It provided the reason for the arrest and quoted PetroSaudi International (PSI) as well as Protection Group International (PGI), the cyber security company retained by PSI.
New fuel prices? You'll have to find out yourself...

New fuel prices? You'll have to find out yourself...

UPDATED 6.06PM Petrol dealers support gov't move to not announce hikes.
How long will it take to solve water woes?

How long will it take to solve water woes?

From the end of May, Malaysia has actually entered a phase of the South-West Monsoon, where the weather is relatively dry and thus we are experiencing fewer rainy days. Recently, there have been a lot of unscheduled water disruptions in Hulu Langat District and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, which include the Kajang and Balakong areas.
1MDB, Mara urged to work on ethical frameworks

1MDB, Mara urged to work on ethical frameworks

FREE When ethics take a back seat, nation pays a high price, says NGO.
US lawyer files suit against AirAsia over QZ8501

US lawyer files suit against AirAsia over QZ8501

FREE Floyd Wisner says problems with AirAsia have spanned many decades.
‘Allow statutory declaration to determine one's faith’

‘Allow statutory declaration to determine one's faith’

FREE Non-Muslims with Muslim names must be allowed to hold civil marriage, says MP.
Employees’ income up 4.9pct to RM1,575 in 2014

Employees’ income up 4.9pct to RM1,575 in 2014

FREE Urban areas registered higher growth of median and mean salaries and wages.
PM: Our medical expertise better than West

PM: Our medical expertise better than West

FREE Its share of the medical tourism market had nearly doubled.
Umno bureau to discuss deferment of party polls

Umno bureau to discuss deferment of party polls

FREE Hisham says it would also discuss the constitutional amendment process.
S'gor PKR and DAP meet, no consensus yet

S'gor PKR and DAP meet, no consensus yet

UPDATED 6.20PM Further discussions will take place after Hari Raya, says Pua.
FGV says to rely on debt to fund Eagle High stake buy

FGV says to rely on debt to fund Eagle High stake buy

FREE The firm says its debt-to-equity ratio would remain at a reasonable level.
Under the spotlight, some YPN members cry foul

Under the spotlight, some YPN members cry foul

UPDATED 6.01PM Focus on Patriot vanity plate scheme profits unfair, they say.
2015-06-30

2015-06-30

ROS postpones its call on Bible Society

ROS postpones its call on Bible Society

UPDATED 3.45PM Call at BSM premises is put off, but ROS gives no reason for this.
IGP Khalid denies absolving Mara of CBT

IGP Khalid denies absolving Mara of CBT

UPDATED 2.55PM No CBT in Melbourne property deal found but that could change, he says.
Rafizi Ramli counter-sues PM Najib and Rosmah

Rafizi Ramli counter-sues PM Najib and Rosmah

The Pandan MP has filed against the pair’s suit on his ‘diamond ring’ jibe.
Indonesian military plane crashes in Medan, 30 dead

Indonesian military plane crashes in Medan, 30 dead

FREE Local TV showed a neighbourhood of houses and hotels in flames.
RTD will get a fraction of 'Patriot' plate proceeds

RTD will get a fraction of 'Patriot' plate proceeds

UPDATED 10.28PM Its share is RM1m, while YPN expects a gross profit of RM10m.
Najib, Rosmah urged to persevere despite attacks

Najib, Rosmah urged to persevere despite attacks

Umno division chief Syed Ali Alhabshee says it's something leaders must face.
Baru: Not non-Muslims' job to remove 'nafsu'

Baru: Not non-Muslims' job to remove 'nafsu'

FREE It is wrong to think that non-Muslims must protect Muslims from temptation.
Man dies after setting himself afire on Japan bullet train

Man dies after setting himself afire on Japan bullet train

FREE A female passenger also died, while at least one more was in serious condition.
Buyer netted RM26m from property sale to Mara Inc

Buyer netted RM26m from property sale to Mara Inc

UPDATED 3.59PM 2013 Melbourne deal followed Dudley House process, says Rafizi.

Pua: I’m outnumbered eight to one, what's to fear?

Pua: I’m outnumbered eight to one, what's to fear?

FREE BN wants him out of the PAC on 1MDB, saying he’s biased, critical.
Swiss AG won't object to Justo's extradition

Swiss AG won't object to Justo's extradition

However, the Swiss AG office is unable to provide further info on Justo's status.
Ringgit rebounds after Zeti assurance

Ringgit rebounds after Zeti assurance

FREE 'The exchange rate reflected market sentiment and not fundamentals.'
Other countries can quiz Justo, say Thai cops

Other countries can quiz Justo, say Thai cops

FREE M’sia has asked to query ex-exec of PetroSaudi being probed for blackmail.
Why climate change sets aside all other matters

Why climate change sets aside all other matters

The most talked-about topic at the moment is the decision of the US Supreme Court which, perhaps with good reason, overshadowed other news. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is reason to celebrate, but it would be great if the public would be equally passionate on other issues, such as, let’s say, the survival of human beings.
Anwar stricken ill, lawyers moot house arrest

Anwar stricken ill, lawyers moot house arrest

FREE Anwar needs physiotherapy and a gluten-free diet, say lawyers.
Foreigners hurt in Taiwan explosion flown home

Foreigners hurt in Taiwan explosion flown home

FREE Some 211 injured people were still reported to be in intensive care.
Lenggeng rep gets stay on bankruptcy order

Lenggeng rep gets stay on bankruptcy order

UPDATED 11.58AM A settlement will prevent the seat from being declared vacant.
Apple Music streaming service to launch today

Apple Music streaming service to launch today

FREE The firm bids to leverage its clout in the on-demand music business.
'Gov't set to let varsities make own decisions'

'Gov't set to let varsities make own decisions'

FREE This is an effort to empower institutions of higher learning, says Najib.
1MDB receives proposals to buy land lots

1MDB receives proposals to buy land lots

FREE These are the plots on Pulau Indah and in Air Hitam, says Arul Kanda.
Khalid warns PAS' growing trend of exclusiveness

Khalid warns PAS' growing trend of exclusiveness

FREE The PAS MP says the party will soon be seen as theocratic and autocratic.
Malaysians owe Wan Junaidi eternal gratitude

Malaysians owe Wan Junaidi eternal gratitude

FREE MP SPEAKS For resolving mystery of Justo’s 1MDB ‘tampered emails’.
Najib ready to receive constructive criticisms

Najib ready to receive constructive criticisms

FREE However he says every criticism hurled at him must be constructive.
Short-sellers target AirAsia as shares plunge

Short-sellers target AirAsia as shares plunge

FREE AirAsia shares have slumped by a third since earlier this month.
PAS now a 'closed group', says Faiz Fadzil

PAS now a 'closed group', says Faiz Fadzil

INTERVIEW The son of a former president laments dearth of party’s openness.
A BSM sideshow to distract from the main event

A BSM sideshow to distract from the main event

FREE YOURSAY 'Breathing down one’s neck’ is ‘harassment’ by any other name.’
Ismail, you can’t charge someone for slander

Ismail, you can’t charge someone for slander

FREE YOURSAY ‘You don't haul up people, you sue them if they have slandered you.’
‘Copter carrying Zahid not having problems’

‘Copter carrying Zahid not having problems’

FREE Indonesia’s Kompas had reported it seemed to have difficulty landing.
Did IPIC mislead London Stock Exchange?

Did IPIC mislead London Stock Exchange?

FREE If not, why did 1MDB deny gov’t guarantee of US$4.71b loans?
If blackmail involved, then PSI’s emails genuine

If blackmail involved, then PSI’s emails genuine

FREE YOURSAY ‘Unless there’s evidence, it’s more logical that emails not tampered.’
‘Sever ties with DAP’ move to be finalised after Raya

‘Sever ties with DAP’ move to be finalised after Raya

FREE Currently, the membership of the syura council was not complete yet.
What it's like being part of third culture kids

What it's like being part of third culture kids

Separation from a country evokes yearning for home, friends and the food.
Who is behind lucrative Patriot plate scheme?

Who is behind lucrative Patriot plate scheme?

SPECIAL REPORT Yayasan Patriot Negara is hoping to net up to RM15 million.
A dressing down needed?

A dressing down needed?

Malaysian public space is colourless.