Archive - 6 July 2015

I will not betray the people, says Najib

I will not betray the people, says Najib

FREE And for second day in a row, PM thanks PAS spiritual leader Haron Din.
Shafie: Mara made paper gain in Melbourne

Shafie: Mara made paper gain in Melbourne

As of December 2014, Mara's paper gain on its properties is about RM45m.
Netizens slam Kok over loincloth poser

Netizens slam Kok over loincloth poser

FREE Kok should know the different uses of daily attire, compared to traditional clothes.
Umno Youth man denies involvement in Mara deals

Umno Youth man denies involvement in Mara deals

UPDATED 9.05PM Khairul Azwan warns Rafizi Ramli of legal action.
KJ: No need for PM to take leave pending probe

KJ: No need for PM to take leave pending probe

UPDATED 9PM 'The norm is for leaders to take leave when there is a court case.'
'Umno supporters behind attack on DAP event'

'Umno supporters behind attack on DAP event'

Lim Guan Eng says 'desperados' out to divert attention from 1MDB.
‘Don’t heed baseless global media reports’

‘Don’t heed baseless global media reports’

FREE Ahmad Maslan says they are intended to disrupt political stability.
Come clean on 1MDB or face Bersih 4.0, PM told

Come clean on 1MDB or face Bersih 4.0, PM told

FREE Bersih gives Putrajaya until the end of August to unveil their findings.
'Razak built Felda, but son destroying it'

'Razak built Felda, but son destroying it'

UPDATED 6.50PM Dr M says this to a Felda lobby group during a meeting today.
Bring it on, Guan Eng tells PAS on lawsuits

Bring it on, Guan Eng tells PAS on lawsuits

But don't divert public attention from financial woes like 1MDB, says CM.
EVA to Brighten Texas’ Summer Skies with Specially Painted Airplane Introducing Hello Kitty Shining Star Jet flights, Houston-Asia

EVA to Brighten Texas’ Summer Skies with Specially Painted Airplane Introducing Hello Kitty Shining Star Jet flights, Houston-Asia

EVA Air will use its newest Hello Kitty Jet, a brand-new, specially painted Boeing 777-300ER, to launch non-stop flights from Houston to Taipei, Taiwan on June 20, 2015
Blogger Amos Yee sentenced to jail time already served

Blogger Amos Yee sentenced to jail time already served

FREE A court sentenced Amos Yee, 16, to four weeks of imprisonment from June 2.
Mara’s Annuar Musa meets IGP at Bukit Aman

Mara’s Annuar Musa meets IGP at Bukit Aman

Meeting believed to be over Melbourne property buy, but no details are released.
‘Certified Integrity PM’

‘Certified Integrity PM’

The psychological warfare is on and the public relations and communications specialists employed directly and otherwise are both planning strategic and diversionary tactics to distract the minds of readers and also exert indirect control of the media.
Take control of gov’t, students urge DPM

Take control of gov’t, students urge DPM

FREE UIA students urge Muhyiddin to press Najib to go on leave.
Ambiga to act for rep in suit against EC

Ambiga to act for rep in suit against EC

Ex-Bersih head among two lawyers to represent crucial suit against EC.
PDRM may quiz Justo after Thai cops complete probe

PDRM may quiz Justo after Thai cops complete probe

FREE IGP Khalid says PDRM had voiced its intention to the Thai police.
MP urges AG to prosecute Najib, if proof found

MP urges AG to prosecute Najib, if proof found

UPDATED 4.14PM Ramkarpal says Gani's confirmation can't be taken lightly.
2015-07-06

2015-07-06

The truth is needed, says Kedah MB Mukhriz

The truth is needed, says Kedah MB Mukhriz

FREE UPDATED 4PM Loyalty, yes, but questions raised must be answered.
Dad not 'plotting' Najib's ouster, says Mukhriz

Dad not 'plotting' Najib's ouster, says Mukhriz

UPDATED 3.20PM He says Dr M had nothing to do with Justo or tampered documents.
Say sorry over Mara mess, Rafizi tells top guns

Say sorry over Mara mess, Rafizi tells top guns

UPDATED 5.30PM PM and the ex-Mara chair must accept blame, he says.
Bersih: PM-cum-finance minister practice must stop

Bersih: PM-cum-finance minister practice must stop

FREE Najib sets new record for holding both positions for the longest period.
Arrest Mahathir, Saifuddin dares the IGP

Arrest Mahathir, Saifuddin dares the IGP

FREE Since the PM accused Dr M of false claims on 1MDB, police must act, he says.
NOW: M'sian man admits profiting from Mara deals

NOW: M'sian man admits profiting from Mara deals

UPDATED 5.15PM Man who sold Melbourne properties to Mara speaks to Rafizi.
A reformer's downfall

A reformer's downfall

KINIBIZ Chen Shui-bian’s tune soon shifted, culminating in a scandal.
Court orders Palanivel to stop duties as MIC chief

Court orders Palanivel to stop duties as MIC chief

FREE Interim injunction also prevents him from holding any party gathering.
Penang PAS leader to file unfair dismissal suit

Penang PAS leader to file unfair dismissal suit

Mohd Fadzil claims it is to protect his dignity after being terminated by Guan Eng.
Disruption of peaceful event should be decried

Disruption of peaceful event should be decried

The actions of the individuals during the mob interruption of a DAP event in Johor should be condemned immediately. Lim Kit Siang, MP for Gelang Patah, was unhurt even though objects were thrown at his direction but Liew Chin Tong, MP for Kluang, was physically roughed up in the incident. Liew could also recognise some of the people involved as members of the Pasir Gudang Umno division. Several DAP Socialist Youth leaders were also witness to the incident.
Zaid: Cabinet can't pretend they don't know

Zaid: Cabinet can't pretend they don't know

FREE UPDATED 2.25PM He says they can’t be in dark on 1MDB funds used for Umno.
284 mud flood victims still at evacuation cenre

284 mud flood victims still at evacuation cenre

FREE The victims choose to stay at the centre, fearing unpredictable weather conditions.
'Will traditionally dressed Iban also be barred?'

'Will traditionally dressed Iban also be barred?'

FREE UPDATE 3.17PM Teresa Kok asks if they'll be turned away from gov't offices too.
Azizah Harun sworn in as senator

Azizah Harun sworn in as senator

FREE The Sepang Wanita Umno chief was appointed for her first term.
Police probing attack on Johor DAP function

Police probing attack on Johor DAP function

FREE UPDATED 4.09PM They are identifying those who disrupted DAP's forum .
Forbes: Najib may now find it hard to survive

Forbes: Najib may now find it hard to survive

FREE UPDATED 1PM Heb may now face problems surviving as PM, says a columnist.
Bursa Malaysia falls 21.85 points

Bursa Malaysia falls 21.85 points

FREE The bourse was dampened by losses in selected key heavyweights.
Prison told to produce Anwar in Syariah Court

Prison told to produce Anwar in Syariah Court

It’s to attend his ‘qazaf’ appeal case which is set for July 27.
PAS to sue Penang gov't for sacking reps

PAS to sue Penang gov't for sacking reps

FREE PAS state leader says letter of demand will be issued to defend their rights.
High-speed rail not feasible economically

High-speed rail not feasible economically

KINIBIZ Does Malaysia really need such a link to justify the RM40b price tag?
‘Liberal’ leaders flayed for blind defence of PM

‘Liberal’ leaders flayed for blind defence of PM

FREE PKR Youth slams KJ, Rahman Dahlan's blind loyalty when DPM wants probe.
Philippines confirms second Mers case

Philippines confirms second Mers case

FREE The 36-year-old foreigner arrived in Manila on June 19 from Dubai.
No Mers infections in S Korea reported today

No Mers infections in S Korea reported today

FREE Only one new case was added in the past four days through yesterday.
An ideal platform for Najib to clear his name

An ideal platform for Najib to clear his name

FREE MP SPEAKS He’s most welcome to join meeting of MPs in Parliament tomorrow.
Ringgit sinks to 16-year low amid PM crisis

Ringgit sinks to 16-year low amid PM crisis

FREE UPDATED 10.35AM The currency dropped 0.6 percent to 3.8025.
Are we at the dawn of a new politics?

Are we at the dawn of a new politics?

If anything, Malaysians must have grown tired with the state of affairs of the country, be it rising cost of living, fuel price hike, expensive housing, depreciating ringgit, divisive politics, incompetent government and divided opposition.
Utusan, what’s porn is if RM4.2b creamed off

Utusan, what’s porn is if RM4.2b creamed off

FREE YOURSAY Utusan , it’s taxpayers’ money, they have a right to know about it.’
Remains of another 24 Rohingyas buried

Remains of another 24 Rohingyas buried

FREE They make up the fourth batch of trafficking victims found near border.
Legalising factories beside houses not global standard

Legalising factories beside houses not global standard

Announcing that the Penang government will continue to function normally (despite not being a Pakatan Rakyat government any longer), with a focus on improving public services in accordance with the principles of Competency, Accountability and Transparency (CAT), the chief minister of Penang went on to assure Penangites that “at the same time, we will also carry out the transformation in moving towards becoming a state with international standards - smart, clean, green, healthy and safe.” ( The Sun , July 3)
Don’t expect tax dept to probe its boss

Don’t expect tax dept to probe its boss

FREE YOURSAY ‘CEO of Inland Revenue Board reports directly to finance minister.’
Bumiputera-ism risks the nation’s health

Bumiputera-ism risks the nation’s health

It is is like a poisoned chalice.
Justice can only be served by releasing Amos Yee

Justice can only be served by releasing Amos Yee

The Singapore government has demonstrated a shameful disregard for freedom of expression and the rights of the child in the way it has treated Amos Yee. By holding him in remand and other forms of detention for over 50 days, the authorities have seriously abused his rights for simply voicing political opinions not popular with the government - and calling this a ‘crime’ when his actions should never have been criminalised in the first place.
Voters reject bailout terms, Greece set for talks

Voters reject bailout terms, Greece set for talks

FREE Greece is set to resume talks with international creditors, says PM Tsipras.
Will PM use full force of law against Dr M?

Will PM use full force of law against Dr M?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib has forgotten that he himself is subject to the law.’
Apocalyptic nature of BN’s politics

Apocalyptic nature of BN’s politics

Has the BN outlived its political usefulness? It is possible for the ethnic coalition that was formed about 59 years ago to reproduce itself and remain relevant perennially in Malaysian politics? What is the future for multi-racial political coalitions in the future?
Razali: No buts about dress code, and no bikinis

Razali: No buts about dress code, and no bikinis

FREE Deputy minister says it is to ensure discipline when visiting gov't offices.
Najib, step into the light, clear your name

Najib, step into the light, clear your name

COMMENT We deserve a leader who is more assertive, transparent and less silent.
Nazir: We live in dark political times

Nazir: We live in dark political times

FREE We must place the country and the rakyat first, says the PM’s younger brother.
Was money dumped into PM’s accounts? Yes or no

Was money dumped into PM’s accounts? Yes or no

FREE YOURSAY ‘The details in the WSJ expose are nothing short of stunning.’
WSJ's 1MDB news not from Audit Dept report

WSJ's 1MDB news not from Audit Dept report

National Audit Dept not the source of information for the US newspaper, it says.