Archive - 2 July 2015

Nazri defends Liow’s Patriot car plate decision

Nazri defends Liow’s Patriot car plate decision

UPDATED 10PM No open tender but he says the award was for a ‘good cause’.
Be fair to me, 'depressed' PM tells media

Be fair to me, 'depressed' PM tells media

Najib laments how 'inaccurate' media reports have robbed BN of votes. 
Dr M's aide-Justo link? Nazri says wait for probe

Dr M's aide-Justo link? Nazri says wait for probe

UPDATED 9.35PM Minister tells speculators to wait for police to finish probe.
Gov't to fork out RM1b if toll rates not hiked

Gov't to fork out RM1b if toll rates not hiked

FREE The government is expected to compensate 23 concessionary companies, says Works Minister.
In Aussie scam, Mara Inc top two suspended

In Aussie scam, Mara Inc top two suspended

UPDATED 9PM Mara chief also says independent auditor appointed.
I've no clue who Justo is, says Pua

I've no clue who Justo is, says Pua

DAP MP replies to minister's 'two questions', but is puzzled by the query.
Gerakan's hudud motion faces Kelantan wall

Gerakan's hudud motion faces Kelantan wall

State gov't says applicants don't have locus standi to initiate the challenge.
Youth’s appeal against murder conviction rejected

Youth’s appeal against murder conviction rejected

FREE The appellant was 15 and a school dropout when he committed the offence.
Hisham has 'nothing to hide' on Patriot plates

Hisham has 'nothing to hide' on Patriot plates

UPDATED 7.10PM He wants MACC to probe who awarded the bidding rights.
Secret Recipe back in Jakim's good books

Secret Recipe back in Jakim's good books

FREE Restaurant franchise regains halal certification after solving cleanliness issues.
Hisham passes buck to PM on cabinet reshuffle

Hisham passes buck to PM on cabinet reshuffle

UPDATED 8PM A month ago, he dismissed it as 'conspiracy theory'.
'Dear PM, why gov't making patriotism cheap?'

'Dear PM, why gov't making patriotism cheap?'

FREE Kit Siang wants Najib to clarify if cabinet endorsed sale of 'Patriot' vanity plates.
‘Since when does impolite equal insane?’

‘Since when does impolite equal insane?’

Penang activists rally for jailed Lee Kuan Yew critic, 17-year-old Amos Yee.
After you, PasMa tells G18 over new party

After you, PasMa tells G18 over new party

However, if the G18 fails to do so, then PasMa will forge ahead.
Have you met Justo, minister asks Pua

Have you met Justo, minister asks Pua

FREE Rahman Dahlan poses this query based on MP's 'spirited defence' of S'wak Report.
So, where will PR1MA units be built, Penang asks

So, where will PR1MA units be built, Penang asks

Why link this to the RM1.8 million units it wants to build in Penang, exco member asks.
Demi Malaysia urges new opposition coalition

Demi Malaysia urges new opposition coalition

People are frustrated with ongoing conflicts among opposition parties, group says.
Kassim Ahmad still waiting six months on

Kassim Ahmad still waiting six months on

Frail scholar needs written judgment from High Court to proceed with appeal.
TransAsia plane’s captain ‘pulled back wrong throttle’

TransAsia plane’s captain ‘pulled back wrong throttle’

FREE He thus switched off the plane’s only working engine seconds before crash.
PM: Some almost died to come here, so be grateful

PM: Some almost died to come here, so be grateful

FREE They kiss the ground because this is land of plenty but some Malaysians...
Manager charged over naming wife’s firm to supply cattle

Manager charged over naming wife’s firm to supply cattle

FREE Suriadi pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his office for gratification.
1MDB trumpets Fitch upgrade

1MDB trumpets Fitch upgrade

FREE Arul Kanda says upgrade a recognition of Malaysia's growing economic strength.
'Dr M would never have a minister called foolish'

'Dr M would never have a minister called foolish'

FREE UPDATED 4PM So says Zam, who served as a deputy minister under Mahathir.
Nazri: Sorry prince, nothing personal

Nazri: Sorry prince, nothing personal

Minister agrees to a ceasefire and urges all to respect Tunku Ismail's request.
Zahid to Edge: You eat chilli, you feel the heat

Zahid to Edge: You eat chilli, you feel the heat

UPDATED 3.45PM He says this in response to weekly's query on 'wrong' articles.
Every reason to celebrate, if you forget

Every reason to celebrate, if you forget

Soon our Muslim brothers and sisters will be joining their families and loved ones to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri. And fellow non-Muslim friends will join them too, or perhaps take advantage of the holiday mood with a break.
PDC inks RM245m deal for affordable housing

PDC inks RM245m deal for affordable housing

The joint-venture with Tanjung Village Development will see 803 units built on Jalan CY Choy.
2015-07-02

2015-07-02

Second person dies after Taiwan water park blast

Second person dies after Taiwan water park blast

FREE Investigators have ruled out that the blaze was triggered by the lighting system.
1MDB interim audit completed, says auditor-general

1MDB interim audit completed, says auditor-general

FREE The report will be handed over to the PAC t a briefing scheduled for July 9.
Indonesia to call off search for plane crash victims

Indonesia to call off search for plane crash victims

FREE Military spokesperson Fuad Basya says 135 people were confirmed dead.
The Grateful Dead’s 50-year-long, strange trip

The Grateful Dead’s 50-year-long, strange trip

FREE Jam band rises from the grave for a last salute to its legions of fans.
DAP slams Heng Seai Kie as PM's 'unity' adviser

DAP slams Heng Seai Kie as PM's 'unity' adviser

FREE Heng to focus on unity blueprint, but Kok says she’s ‘unqualified'.
'Minister puts patriotism on his backside'

'Minister puts patriotism on his backside'

FREE Coming out with guns blazing, Umno rep targets Liow and Hisham.
Traffic police needed at Jalan Pantai Baru

Traffic police needed at Jalan Pantai Baru

I would like to urge the Royal Malaysian Police to arrange for traffic police to monitor the traffic situation at Jalan Pantai Baru near the KL gate of Universiti Malaya (UM) in the morning, especially during examination periods of UM.
Mara blew RM62.9m in Swanston Street buy

Mara blew RM62.9m in Swanston Street buy

UPDATED 3.35PM Rafizi bases this claim on records from Australian property consultants.
Szechuan Food Festival

Szechuan Food Festival

Dragon-i Group of Restaurants is well-known for the originality and creativity of traditional cuisine in Malaysia, from July until September, a Szechuan Food Festival event will be held at one of our outlets, the Dragon-i Peking Duck in Pavilion KL. 
Umno rep: Patriot plate scheme like prostitution

Umno rep: Patriot plate scheme like prostitution

FREE 'When it is open to any Tom, Dick and Harry, we might end up with a Dick...'
'Even PAS rep opposed cutting ties with DAP'

'Even PAS rep opposed cutting ties with DAP'

Penang exco opposes PAS motion to sever ties with DAP, says Guan Eng.
Petrol prices not solely set by crude oil prices

Petrol prices not solely set by crude oil prices

KINIBIZ The MOPS benchmark price is used under Malaysia’s managed float system.
Court extends ex-model's mental observation order

Court extends ex-model's mental observation order

FREE Tanjung Rambutan Hospital had applied for more time to prepare its report.
Dr M: Cheap cars first, don't worry about jobless

Dr M: Cheap cars first, don't worry about jobless

FREE 'We may win in a Quran competition but not in the automotive field.'
Make 1MDB report public, says Mahfuz

Make 1MDB report public, says Mahfuz

FREE He says the preliminary report should not be reserved for PAC.
Nancy dimisses sarong fiasco as ridiculous

Nancy dimisses sarong fiasco as ridiculous

UPDATED 12.35PM Give people a chance to dress as they want, she says.
Law minister doesn't know AG Gani Patail’s fate

Law minister doesn't know AG Gani Patail’s fate

UPDATED 12.50PM Nancy Shukri can't confirm if his contract will be renewed.
M'sia won’t go bankrupt like Greece, says Gerakan

M'sia won’t go bankrupt like Greece, says Gerakan

FREE Party veep Dominic Lau slams the opposition for its untenable charges.
Bishop denounces Ridhuan Tee’s ‘harlot’s tongue’

Bishop denounces Ridhuan Tee’s ‘harlot’s tongue’

Catholic prelate says controversial columnist revels in heedless provocation.
NGO slams gov't for petrol hike after Raya bonus

NGO slams gov't for petrol hike after Raya bonus

FREE The hike seems like bearing the costs of giving bonuses, says Jingga 13. 
Esscom confirms shooting incident off Semporna

Esscom confirms shooting incident off Semporna

FREE Security forces and suspected cross-border criminals exchanged fire.
MH17 crash secret draft report handed to Canberra

MH17 crash secret draft report handed to Canberra

FREE Australian feedback sought on the top secret Ukrainian crash report.
Liow approved 'Patriot' plates, claims his deputy

Liow approved 'Patriot' plates, claims his deputy

FREE Deputy minister says he only found that out after the bid was approved.
Royalty can help check all-powerful Umno

Royalty can help check all-powerful Umno

FREE YOURSAY ‘All existing check and balance mechanisms are impotent.’
Hike in pump prices – a case of Najibnomics

Hike in pump prices – a case of Najibnomics

FREE YOURSAY ‘With problems aplenty, gov’t needs to replenish its coffers.’
Home minister, explain intimidation of The Edge

Home minister, explain intimidation of The Edge

FREE MP SPEAKS Why, when 1MDB is the one giving flip-flop answers?
Would Moses vote for Pharaoh in his day?

Would Moses vote for Pharaoh in his day?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Christians are already anti-BN. The damage is done.’
Ex-minister predicts Umno-PAS alliance

Ex-minister predicts Umno-PAS alliance

Not wanting to be named, he believes a marriage will take place before GE14.
Whitewashing will not do for Najib’s image for now

Whitewashing will not do for Najib’s image for now

COMMENT The sinking ship has to go before a new ship can be commissioned.
Who’s damaging the economy - Dr M or 1MDB?

Who’s damaging the economy - Dr M or 1MDB?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The damage is caused by erratic behaviour of key figures in 1MDB.’
1MDB, don’t pin the blame on others

1MDB, don’t pin the blame on others

FREE YOURSAY ‘The real damage was not done by critics with genuine questions.’
Time to act on construction safety, Putrajaya

Time to act on construction safety, Putrajaya

KINIBIZ 92.5pct of 3,021 construction sites inspected did not comply with rules.
Prepare to lose Kelantan, new PAS leaders warned

Prepare to lose Kelantan, new PAS leaders warned

INTERVIEW Mahfuz Omar says this will be the result if they refuse to be flexible.
Johor crown prince wants ceasefire

Johor crown prince wants ceasefire

FREE Please stop pitting me against Nazri, Tunku Ismail pleads to media.