Archive - 1 July 2015

Zahid: Not intrusion but pilot's mistake

Zahid: Not intrusion but pilot's mistake

Copter minister was in had landed in Indonesia military post, near Sabah border.
Putrajaya accuses Edge of sowing 'confusion'

Putrajaya accuses Edge of sowing 'confusion'

FREE Ministry does not list offending articles, so Edge needs time to compile all.
Cabinet: As long as it's not just undies, it's fine

Cabinet: As long as it's not just undies, it's fine

FREE Dress code is needed, but enforcement must be flexible, says minister.
MACC arrests 21 Camerons farmers over corruption

MACC arrests 21 Camerons farmers over corruption

FREE The farmers arrested for attempting to bribe enforcement personnel.
Electoral flaws still rife in Sabah, says Bersih

Electoral flaws still rife in Sabah, says Bersih

FREE The watchdog says dubious voters with fake ICs are running around there.
Blogger cross-examines S'pore PM in court

Blogger cross-examines S'pore PM in court

FREE Roy Ngerng, 34, was found to have defamed Lee Hsien Loong in November.
Zam: Nazri is a people's hero for battling royals

Zam: Nazri is a people's hero for battling royals

FREE Ex-minister comes to Nazri's defence after prince rains criticism.
Ridhuan Tee: Why not just don underwear to church?

Ridhuan Tee: Why not just don underwear to church?

FREE This is in response to Kinrara DAP's 'wear anything' campaign.
PAS MP accuses Shafie of Mara cover up

PAS MP accuses Shafie of Mara cover up

FREE Mahfuz claims minister dishing out confusing statements to hide the truth.
‘Fitch upgrade a boon, but M’sia not out of the woods yet’

‘Fitch upgrade a boon, but M’sia not out of the woods yet’

FREE Economist says there are areas of concern as highlighted by the agency.
Penang CM sides with residents over 1MDB land

Penang CM sides with residents over 1MDB land

He says they would face eviction if the land in Air Itam were developed.
Rebate relief now soured by petrol hike

Rebate relief now soured by petrol hike

FREE While Plus gave road users Raya gift, gov’t spoilt it by raising pump prices.
Najib hires yet another minister-level adviser

Najib hires yet another minister-level adviser

FREE Wanita MCA chief Heng Seai Kie is now special adviser on unity blueprint.
Ahmad Maslan fumes over FB impersonation

Ahmad Maslan fumes over FB impersonation

FREE Deputy minister says he never said 'people flocking to KFC despite fuel hike'.
Hard times for anti-GST activists, one loses job

Hard times for anti-GST activists, one loses job

MP says charging them is a form of harassment by the government.
Fitch rating for Malaysia is a relief, but for how long?

Fitch rating for Malaysia is a relief, but for how long?

The Fitch rating that upgraded our ‘outlook on the long-term issuer default rating’ to ‘stable’ from ‘negative’ previously is a relief indeed and quite gratifying.
The Edge gets show-cause letter over 1MDB reports

The Edge gets show-cause letter over 1MDB reports

FREE Zahid says The Edge boss should be responsible for 'inaccurate' reports.
Report lodged with MACC on 'Patriot' plates

Report lodged with MACC on 'Patriot' plates

YPN is being 'enriched' at RTD's expense and Penang Dapsy wants probe into this.
2015-07-01

2015-07-01

‘Malaysia's internet faster than Cambodia’s’

‘Malaysia's internet faster than Cambodia’s’

FREE Gov’t dismisses report by global broadband speed test operator Ookla.
Nazri glad prince thinks he's not handsome

Nazri glad prince thinks he's not handsome

Otherwise, the minister says, he will be forced to question Tunku Ismail's sexuality.
SMEs find it tough getting GST refund from Customs

SMEs find it tough getting GST refund from Customs

SME association says a lot of complaints from members on these difficulties.
Samsudin Lamin, crooner of traditional songs, dies

Samsudin Lamin, crooner of traditional songs, dies

FREE Samsudin began singing for Radio Televisyen Malaysia in 1951.
Taiwan mothballs nuclear plant, opponents press for ban

Taiwan mothballs nuclear plant, opponents press for ban

FREE The gov't decided in April 2014 to postpone its operation indefinitely.
Why cops piling all of Mara scam onto MACC?

Why cops piling all of Mara scam onto MACC?

FREE Inertia to act against VIPs shows something is amiss, says Tony Pua.
Berita Publishing opts out of magazine publishing

Berita Publishing opts out of magazine publishing

KINIBIZ Sources had said that staff had been laid off and given compensation.
Gmail gets Undo Send, bombshells can be recalled

Gmail gets Undo Send, bombshells can be recalled

FREE This is effective as long as it’s clicked within 30 seconds of hitting ‘Send’.
What Malaysians think about nuclear energy

What Malaysians think about nuclear energy

The Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer) has carried out a National Energy Security Survey (NESS) to establish a baseline data on energy related issues. The sampling frame used for the survey is from the National Household Sampling Frame (NHSF) which is made up of Enumeration Blocks (EBs) created for the 2010 National Population and Housing Census. The sampling was developed by the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
NOW claims Mara overpaid for another property

NOW claims Mara overpaid for another property

UPDATED 2.15PM There is a clear pattern and valid reasons for probe.
Why raise fuel prices when crude price is down?

Why raise fuel prices when crude price is down?

FREE UPDATED 3.10PM Opposition MPs want gov’t to bring the prices down.
Use more ships for MH370 search, say experts

Use more ships for MH370 search, say experts

FREE MH370 'The search equipment should be improved with more scanners.'
Still waiting for TH to name TRX land buyer

Still waiting for TH to name TRX land buyer

FREE Almost two months on, there is still no news, says PKR's Fahmi Fadzil.
Water supply at major dams at safe level

Water supply at major dams at safe level

FREE This is even though the country is currently experiencing dry weather.
July 29 will be D-Day for Rafizi Ramli

July 29 will be D-Day for Rafizi Ramli

UPDATED 2.20PM Court decides then on calling for his defence on insulting Umno members charge.
Khairiah Mohamed of Kelantan reappointed senator

Khairiah Mohamed of Kelantan reappointed senator

FREE She takes her oath of office for second three-year term as a senator.
Selangor launches free bus service in three towns

Selangor launches free bus service in three towns

These will operate from 6am to 10pm in Shah Alam, Klang and Subang Jaya.
Najib: Fitch ratings reflect our financial capabilities

Najib: Fitch ratings reflect our financial capabilities

FREE The ratings revision overturns a 'negative' outlook on Malaysia in 2013.
Ringgit opens sharply higher against US dollar

Ringgit opens sharply higher against US dollar

FREE At 9am in Kuala Lumpur, the local currency was quoted at 3.7330/7380.
Greece defaults on IMF loan despite plea to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF loan despite plea to creditors

FREE It is the first time that an advanced economy has defaulted.
Malaysiakini editors reach out through PROs in getting your news right

Malaysiakini editors reach out through PROs in getting your news right

Malaysiakini editors and veteran journalists will give some media insights on how to avoid bad press and enhance an organisation’s image by facing the media through better public relations.
BTN is inconsistent with 1Malaysia

BTN is inconsistent with 1Malaysia

COMMENT The basis for unity has also to embody a commitment to democracy.
'Justo's arrest a ruse to throw people off 1MDB'

'Justo's arrest a ruse to throw people off 1MDB'

FREE Kadir says while it is good news for Umno, it has no bearing on the economy.
‘Suria KLCC’s action biased against local brands’

‘Suria KLCC’s action biased against local brands’

FREE BTC Clothier is suing Suria KLCC for terminating their lease.
PBB may defer party polls until after state election

PBB may defer party polls until after state election

FREE The term of the current 71-seat state assembly expires in June 2016.
Blaming ‘nafsu’ for our spiritual weakness

Blaming ‘nafsu’ for our spiritual weakness

FREE YOURSAY ‘If you can't control your ‘heat’, don't impose your rules.’
Tabung Haji eyes two offers on TRX land sale

Tabung Haji eyes two offers on TRX land sale

FREE Prices offered are higher than what it paid for the land, says a source.
If nothing to hide, why fear Pua in PAC?

If nothing to hide, why fear Pua in PAC?

FREE YOURSAY ‘If the goal is to seek truth on 1MDB, then he must be on the team.’
Impressive police work in 'clearing' Mara of CBT

Impressive police work in 'clearing' Mara of CBT

FREE YOURSAY ‘AFP should be ashamed for accusing Mara of committing a crime.’
Even courts are under the grip of Talibanism

Even courts are under the grip of Talibanism

FREE YOURSAY ‘How can such an ultra-conservative man be selected as CJ?’
'Move towards new, progressive Islamist party'

'Move towards new, progressive Islamist party'

INTERVIEW Faiz Fadzil says it should be open to Muslims and non-Muslims.
Over 100 feared dead after Indonesia C-130 crashes

Over 100 feared dead after Indonesia C-130 crashes

FREE Officials say the air force plane plunged into a built-up area of Medan.
Azmin: Selangor water deal to be finalised soon

Azmin: Selangor water deal to be finalised soon

FREE The menteri besar says only one more issue is left to be resolved.
Fitch affirms Malaysia’s credit rating at A-

Fitch affirms Malaysia’s credit rating at A-

FREE The country’s outlook is revised to stable from negative previously.
Would another raid turn Christians against BN?

Would another raid turn Christians against BN?

COMMENT To use Section 63 is excessive in the eyes of most people.
It's my duty to speak for Johoreans, says prince

It's my duty to speak for Johoreans, says prince

EXCLUSIVE Tunku Ismail says he will continue to stand up for what is right.
A ‘licence’ to be patriotic?

A ‘licence’ to be patriotic?

What has become of this country today? Have we got any reasoning and rationality left?
Bible Society stands its ground, ROS backs off

Bible Society stands its ground, ROS backs off

COMMENT BSM gets a call from ROS yesterday that 'inspection' is put off.
Singled out by Suaram, Perkasa cries foul

Singled out by Suaram, Perkasa cries foul

FREE It blasts 2014 human rights report for accusing it of ‘hate speeches’.
RM17.8b twist in 1MDB ‘guarantee’

RM17.8b twist in 1MDB ‘guarantee’

Tony Pua is right and 1MDB is wrong.
RM17.8b twist in 1MDB ‘guarantee’

RM17.8b twist in 1MDB ‘guarantee’

Tony Pua is right and 1MDB is wrong.