Archive - 3 July 2015

PM threatens full force of law against critics

PM threatens full force of law against critics

FREE UPDATED 12.10AM He alleges a 'campaign to topple an elected PM'.
'Dr M masterminded claim I stole 1MDB's money'

'Dr M masterminded claim I stole 1MDB's money'

FREE UPDATED 11.58PM He says Dr M working hand in glove with foreigners.
PM breaks fast with 1,000 Umno members in JB

PM breaks fast with 1,000 Umno members in JB

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KJ: RON95 increase should have been 20 sen

KJ: RON95 increase should have been 20 sen

FREE Gov't topping up 10 sen increase and has put aside RM100m in subsidy.
TNB to buy 1MDB stake in Jimah for RM47m

TNB to buy 1MDB stake in Jimah for RM47m

FREE TNB inks share sale and purchase agreement with 1MDB.
2015-07-03

2015-07-03

Bid to punch holes in WSJ's credibility

Bid to punch holes in WSJ's credibility

FREE 'Friends of BN' zoom into the publication's previous legal wrangles.
Tg Tokong fishermen want RM200k compensation

Tg Tokong fishermen want RM200k compensation

They demand this after 50 of them rejected RM15k cheque each from developer.
Mahathir: Why hasn't tax dept raided Seri Perdana?

Mahathir: Why hasn't tax dept raided Seri Perdana?

FREE UPDATED 7.05PM Has Najib paid taxes on extra income derived elsewhere?
Expert urges Agong monitor progress on Najib

Expert urges Agong monitor progress on Najib

If Agong seem not firm enough, the Conference of Rulers can step in, says Aziz.
'I served 29 yrs, but still can't afford PM's lifestyle'

'I served 29 yrs, but still can't afford PM's lifestyle'

FREE Mahathir says PM's salary far less than what business executives get.
Mindef: All visitors required to observe dress code

Mindef: All visitors required to observe dress code

FREE A journalist was allowed to cover an event after she changed into a long skirt.
RTD assures Patriot plate deal tied to conditions

RTD assures Patriot plate deal tied to conditions

FREE It says YPN has to step up to its end of the bargain or arrangement is off.
Malacca electric buses to begin operating in August

Malacca electric buses to begin operating in August

FREE A fully-charged bus could travel as far as 180km, its maximum speed is 76kph.
AG seeks further extension to file defence

AG seeks further extension to file defence

This is on Rosli Dahlan’s prosecutorial misconduct suit, filed 18 months ago.
Mere denials don't help, MCA Youth tells 1MDB

Mere denials don't help, MCA Youth tells 1MDB

FREE MCA Youth wants 1MDB to provide detailed clarification to clear the air.
Salleh sues former NFC consultant for defamation

Salleh sues former NFC consultant for defamation

FREE Salleh states that Samsubahrin had uploaded six statements on FB.
NGOs outraged at 'NFA' on alleged cop rape threat

NGOs outraged at 'NFA' on alleged cop rape threat

FREE Groups slam police for apathy over treatment of Maisara while in detention.
If PKR works with PAS, Sarawak DAP wants out

If PKR works with PAS, Sarawak DAP wants out

State DAP chairperson says it would be awkward since PAS and DAP have cut ties.
Rosmah's Cinderella moment goes viral

Rosmah's Cinderella moment goes viral

FREE UPDATED 6PM Aide raps critics, says she's 64 with weak knees. [Video]
Penang fails to separate party from gov't

Penang fails to separate party from gov't

We are shocked that the Penang state executive council meeting yesterday adopted three resolutions, as announced by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, which had no relevance whatsoever to the people’s welfare. Clearly the meeting can be considered as an entry into the Malaysia Book of Records as the most unaccountable meeting!
Has the gov’t lost control of Bernas?

Has the gov’t lost control of Bernas?

FREE MP SPEAKS Ismail Sabri should address the firm’s financial health.
Let 'Three Tuns' decide Najib's fate

Let 'Three Tuns' decide Najib's fate

FREE Lim Kit Siang wants Muhyiddin to tell his boss to go on leave.
Don’t worry about me, Anwar tells supporters

Don’t worry about me, Anwar tells supporters

FREE Focus on Ramadan, he says in response to #ApaKhabarAnwar campaign.
Selangor introduces fast-track divorce process for Muslims

Selangor introduces fast-track divorce process for Muslims

FREE The process would take only about six hours, from 90 days previously.
MACC pledges professional probe on Najib

MACC pledges professional probe on Najib

FREE UPDATED 6.45PM It is investigating claim of millions siphoned into PM's accounts.
Najib 'cheerful' despite more depressing news

Najib 'cheerful' despite more depressing news

FREE Abdul Rahman Dahlan says PM was in high spirits despite WSJ article.
Home Ministry bans six religious books

Home Ministry bans six religious books

FREE The books are said to contain elements which could confuse Muslims.
Report: Britain mulled moving HK folk to Northern Ireland

Report: Britain mulled moving HK folk to Northern Ireland

FREE A sociology lecturer said they would have no political future after the handover.
PMO claims 'expose' part of political sabotage

PMO claims 'expose' part of political sabotage

FREE UPDATED 2PM  It claims of efforts to remove an elected Najib.
Teen among six charged with promoting terrorism

Teen among six charged with promoting terrorism

FREE The six are allegedly linked to a group that had planned attacks in the Klang Valley.
MACC must freeze Najib's accounts, says C4

MACC must freeze Najib's accounts, says C4

FREE UPDATED 4.50PM Just as it has done for firms suspected of illegal logging.
Minister casts doubt on WSJ report, bets RM1k

Minister casts doubt on WSJ report, bets RM1k

FREE It quotes 'unnamed investigator' on defamatory report, says minister.
YPN replies to allegations against 'Patriot' plates

YPN replies to allegations against 'Patriot' plates

FREE Its 'patriotic' move has been manipulated by some quarters.
'PM has to step down now over embezzlement claim'

'PM has to step down now over embezzlement claim'

FREE UPDATED 2.21PM Pua urges the cabinet to call emergency meeting.
Malaysia's Fitch rating upgraded, so what?

Malaysia's Fitch rating upgraded, so what?

COMMENT Many M’sians who have a job can’t find a decent quality of living.
Harakah, PAS rep win appeal against ex-MB

Harakah, PAS rep win appeal against ex-MB

UPDATED 12.45PM COA overturns defamation suit on school uniforms.
Water shortage in KT and Marang during Raya

Water shortage in KT and Marang during Raya

FREE This is attributed to the dry season and new housing areas and complexes.
Could this be the smoking gun for Najib?

Could this be the smoking gun for Najib?

FREE ‘If this is true, it’s a TKO for Najib... the Tun has dropped the nuke.’
Najib didn't take our money, insists 1MDB

Najib didn't take our money, insists 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 7.02PM Its subsidiary Ihsan Perdana also insists no funds went to PM.
PAS to be left holding short end of the stick

PAS to be left holding short end of the stick

FREE YOURSAY ‘Come into my parlour, said the spider (Umno) to the fly (PAS).’
Reporter told to cover up with long skirt at Mindef

Reporter told to cover up with long skirt at Mindef

The Star reporter Tashny Sukumaran was denied entry at the guardhouse to the Defence Ministry (Mindef) as her knees were showing. She went to the Mindef yesterday to cover a presentation of Hari Raya goodies to the armed forces by the prime minister’s wife, and the event was also attended by the defence minister and his deputy.
Guan Eng to pay RM500k for 'racist granny' remark

Guan Eng to pay RM500k for 'racist granny' remark

FREE UPDATED 2.45PM   State opposition leader Jahara filed suit.
Ferry service a 'fairy tale' for Penang?

Ferry service a 'fairy tale' for Penang?

COMMENT Putrajaya: Is there a clandestine attempt to close down the ferry service?
PKR demands probe, may seek audience with Agong

PKR demands probe, may seek audience with Agong

FREE UPDATED 3PM Set up independent inquiry to probe  the allegations.
Show-cause letter against The Edge unjust

Show-cause letter against The Edge unjust

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) condemns the issuing of the show-cause letter by the Home Ministry against The Edge Malaysia and The Edge Financial Daily .
Bishop, why waste time on this rabid character?

Bishop, why waste time on this rabid character?

FREE YOURSAY ‘The shallowness of Ridhuan’s thinking is beyond our ken.’
MP: 'Eat chilli' Zahid trampling on rule of law

MP: 'Eat chilli' Zahid trampling on rule of law

FREE UPDATED 12.54PM Tony Pua says it’s basic law that claims be specific.
It’s about appropriate attire, not religion

It’s about appropriate attire, not religion

FREE YOURSAY ‘The message is to dress appropriately for the occasion.’
Pak Samad pens bold new chapter in politics

Pak Samad pens bold new chapter in politics

INTERVIEW Poet explains ‘shocking’ entry into DAP is just a logical step.
WSJ: 1MDB's RM2.6b found in 'PM's accounts'

WSJ: 1MDB's RM2.6b found in 'PM's accounts'

FREE UPDATED 11.20AM Probe shows nearly US$700m found in his bank accounts.
Is confusion again the name of the game?

Is confusion again the name of the game?

COMMENT Wiser to take a few steps back, and plan an open book campaign.
Zahid vs Edge: Show the tampered emails

Zahid vs Edge: Show the tampered emails

FREE YOURSAY 'Please state which part was not accurate. Show cause on what?'
Give non-Muslims full rights, PAS told

Give non-Muslims full rights, PAS told

INTERVIEW Party vet Mahfuz says PAS should give them full membership.
Army says not necessary to mobilise off Semporna

Army says not necessary to mobilise off Semporna

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