Archive - 9 July 2015

Four detained to help probe ruckus at DAP event

Four detained to help probe ruckus at DAP event

DAP leaders were chased away from a 'kopitiam forum' in Masai on Sunday.
Khairy: Lawyer letter to WSJ a crucial first step

Khairy: Lawyer letter to WSJ a crucial first step

Khairy said the move is very important to convince people WSJ report was incorrect.
TNB, partners sign deal to build coal-fired power plant

TNB, partners sign deal to build coal-fired power plant

TNB AND PARTNERS SIGN SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT TO BUILD COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT
1MDB to ask Audit Dept which documents it needs

1MDB to ask Audit Dept which documents it needs

It says all documents in its possession have been submitted to the Audit Dept.
Najib: Don't listen to nonsense about my family

Najib: Don't listen to nonsense about my family

UPDATED 10.11PM 'Right now, there is too much nonsense on social media,' says PM.
Report: RM2m deposited into Rosmah's account

Report: RM2m deposited into Rosmah's account

FREE The cash was allegedly deposited by an aide from the PM's Office.
Bank Negara keeps key rate unchanged at 3.25pct

Bank Negara keeps key rate unchanged at 3.25pct

FREE A worry is renewed pressure on the ringgit as a political storm rages.
Honda recalling 4.5m more cars globally

Honda recalling 4.5m more cars globally

FREE Of these, 1.63 million are being recalled in Japan, the company says.
Najib hails Proton as national pride

Najib hails Proton as national pride

FREE The PM wishes the country's first carmaker a happy 30th anniversary.
Local DAP leaders pledge to support PAS alternative

Local DAP leaders pledge to support PAS alternative

Five Nibong Tebal branch chiefs made the promise on a visit to Mujahid's office.
No criticism or mocking of gov't on TV

No criticism or mocking of gov't on TV

Putrajaya tightens censorship with security, public order, religion, as basis.
Audit Dept not probing Najib on 1MDB funds

Audit Dept not probing Najib on 1MDB funds

UPDATED 6.40PM Ambrin says it is leaving it to the task force to look into bank accounts.
Sarawak re-delineation causes movement of voters

Sarawak re-delineation causes movement of voters

UPDATED 6.43PM Ambiga tells court, seats shifted into different constituencies.
AG intervenes in Gerakan hudud challenge

AG intervenes in Gerakan hudud challenge

It applies to be respondent in challenge against the Kelantan law.
Corruption destroys, warned Najib - in 1997

Corruption destroys, warned Najib - in 1997

FREE Malaysiakini revisits a speech PM delivered 18 years ago.
AG: Probe on PM not based on WSJ documents

AG: Probe on PM not based on WSJ documents

FREE He says all documents received were from special task force agencies.
‘Independent members needed in task force’

‘Independent members needed in task force’

It must have reputable members from all sides, says ex-Suhakam member.
'Is M'sia demonstrating graft at anti-graft event?'

'Is M'sia demonstrating graft at anti-graft event?'

FREE Kit Siang asks what Putrajaya seek to achieve by playing host to such an event.
Open letter to DPM returns with show-cause letter

Open letter to DPM returns with show-cause letter

FREE UIAM acts on student leader who urged DPM to take temporary control of gov’t.
Task force: No freeze as PM's accounts closed

Task force: No freeze as PM's accounts closed

FREE PM's AmBank were accounts closed on Aug 30, 2013 and March 9 this year.
CAP: Raise minimum age for motorbike licence to 21

CAP: Raise minimum age for motorbike licence to 21

FREE SM Mohamed Idris says stricter training should be imposed by driving schools.
AirAsia files lawsuit against Wee Choo Keong

AirAsia files lawsuit against Wee Choo Keong

KINIBIZ The airline has highlighted an article published on Wee’s blog.
Penang PAS slams Guan Eng for calling it 'enemy'

Penang PAS slams Guan Eng for calling it 'enemy'

It says it just wanted to take Penang CM to court for sacking its members.
Najib, misappropriation is not the main issue

Najib, misappropriation is not the main issue

COMMENT The PM should do the right thing and open the door to the truth.
Let’s be fair to Najib, say two 'Tan Sri'

Let’s be fair to Najib, say two 'Tan Sri'

But another Tan Sri believes Najib should go on leave for task force to be effective.
1MDB yet to furnish some docs for audit, reveals PAC

1MDB yet to furnish some docs for audit, reveals PAC

UPDATED 7.21PM 'Documents requested by National Audit Dept were given late'.
Ahmad Maslan and Ramadan tweet

Ahmad Maslan and Ramadan tweet

FREE Deputy minister's post on Ramadan draws ridicule from netizens.
Hacking Team's next targets - cops and MCMC

Hacking Team's next targets - cops and MCMC

This is according to additional documents scrutinised from the 400GB of leaked data.
2015-07-09

2015-07-09

BBC tickled into reporting 1MDB humour

BBC tickled into reporting 1MDB humour

FREE Malaysians have been mocking the scandal with parody movie titles, it reports.
Bank founder's son slams IGP for 'no 1MDB link'

Bank founder's son slams IGP for 'no 1MDB link'

FREE UPDATED 1.57PM Pascal says there was no probe into father's murder.
Mujahid questions Hadi's defence of Najib

Mujahid questions Hadi's defence of Najib

He is shocked by his party president's response to WSJ reports on Najib's link to 1MDB funds.
Jail awaits those who spread false 1MDB news

Jail awaits those who spread false 1MDB news

FREE MCMC warns netizens against spreading such claims.
TI-M says Tunku Aziz comments on 1MDB his own

TI-M says Tunku Aziz comments on 1MDB his own

FREE It distances itself from the claim that Dr M is behind the financial crisis.
Cenbet joins urgings for Najib to take leave

Cenbet joins urgings for Najib to take leave

FREE This is to allow PM to focus on IMDB probe, it says.
Plan to sue WSJ in Malaysia baffling

Plan to sue WSJ in Malaysia baffling

COMMENT Najib would be better off if he provides his side of the story to WSJ.
PAS:  PM must not define scope of probe on him

PAS: PM must not define scope of probe on him

FREE This invites perceptions that the task force is not independent, it says.
100 days of GST, and what the future holds

100 days of GST, and what the future holds

Today marks 100 days since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Malaysia on April 1, 2015. The regressive consumption tax has been highly controversial amongst the public and business sector since it has increased costs.
'Sever ties' move for DAP's own good, says PAS

'Sever ties' move for DAP's own good, says PAS

INTERVIEW Open debate may have hurt DAP's standing with the Malays, says Idris.
The story of CanLand

The story of CanLand

Once upon a time, in a remote village in a country far, far away called CanLand, there was a man named Namah. Namah was the village headman of CanLand. One day, some villagers accused Namah of stealing the village’s fund. All the villagers were very, very angry and they confronted Namah. They asked Namah whether he had really stolen the money.
IGP pounces on 'anti-PM rally possible' remark

IGP pounces on 'anti-PM rally possible' remark

UPDATED 5.18PM But MP asks what's wrong with calling for a peaceful rally.
Nothing suspicious yet in 1MDB audit, says PAC

Nothing suspicious yet in 1MDB audit, says PAC

UPDATED 6.03PM Audit not completed and it is too early to draw conclusions.
Is somebody above the law?

Is somebody above the law?

COMMENT Merdeka rings very hollow when we still have ‘immunity’.
Under a cloud, Najib to speak at anti-graft event

Under a cloud, Najib to speak at anti-graft event

FREE About 800 participants will be engaged in workshops on ending corruption.
Neo-M’sian Dilemma, a Godfather plot

Neo-M’sian Dilemma, a Godfather plot

How do we not turn Greek?
Mr PM, don’t give us the slip on your scandal

Mr PM, don’t give us the slip on your scandal

COMMENT The special task force must establish the whole truth to the public.
Infantile adventurism of PAS

Infantile adventurism of PAS

COMMENT The heroic days of PAS are over, with it descending into hypocrisy.
FAQ on WSJ's money trail exposé

FAQ on WSJ's money trail exposé

Malaysiakini has compiled questions and attempts to answer them.
Hold independent probe into 1MDB disclosures

Hold independent probe into 1MDB disclosures

COMMENT No stone left unturned, and no questions left unanswered.
Siti Hasmah: No need to compete with hubby

Siti Hasmah: No need to compete with hubby

INTERVIEW The wife of nation's longest-serving PM gives her tips.
US upgrades Malaysia in annual trafficking report

US upgrades Malaysia in annual trafficking report

FREE The move could smooth the way for the TPPA deal with 12 countries.
Has IGP a crystal ball to see past and future?

Has IGP a crystal ball to see past and future?

FREE YOURSAY ‘You can only dismiss something if you already knew...’
'PAS top two back Najib despite failed state threat'

'PAS top two back Najib despite failed state threat'

FREE DAP leader Lim Kit Siang is shocked by stand taken by Hadi Awang and Haron Din.
A task force that reports to the accused

A task force that reports to the accused

FREE YOURSAY ‘Already the ‘suspect’ seems to be dictating the scope of inquiry’.
'Sirul receiving orders from Rosmah a hoax'

'Sirul receiving orders from Rosmah a hoax'

FREE The rumour has been circulating in the social media since last night.
DAP has made progress in 'Malay-nisation'

DAP has made progress in 'Malay-nisation'

INTERVIEW Kit Siang rejects anti-Malay charges, says DAP soldiered for all.
Perhaps time to impound chief suspect’s passport

Perhaps time to impound chief suspect’s passport

FREE YOURSAY ‘Someone in BNM too could be charged as an accomplice.’
Experts: Suit to nullify BN seats not feasible

Experts: Suit to nullify BN seats not feasible

This is on PKR's response to claims PM used state funds for GE13 campaign.
PM, an honourable man would have stepped aside

PM, an honourable man would have stepped aside

FREE YOURSAY ‘But it’s not that he doesn't want to step down. He cannot.’
Musa Aman got away with it, why not PM?

Musa Aman got away with it, why not PM?

FREE YOURSAY ‘There is no way BN could have survived GE13 without those billions.’
Zeti flirting with disaster, says Zaid

Zeti flirting with disaster, says Zaid

Central bank’s response to Najib affair 'unbecoming', says ex-minister.
CIMB banker fumbles, CEO frowns

CIMB banker fumbles, CEO frowns

FREE CIMB Islamic chief Badlisyah’s posts removed, action will be taken, he says.