Archive - 10 July 2015

Bank Negara, cops urged to probe bank info leaks

Bank Negara, cops urged to probe bank info leaks

FREE Minister Ismail Sabri says if not, people will lose confidence in banking institutions.
M'sia receives MH17 crash report from Dutch gov't

M'sia receives MH17 crash report from Dutch gov't

FREE Transport Minister says M'sia has been given 60 days to provide feedback.
Law firm confirms Rosmah's bank account

Law firm confirms Rosmah's bank account

FREE It says info leak breaches Financial Services Act, wants BNM to take action.
Rosmah's lawyer denies cash in bank from 1MDB

Rosmah's lawyer denies cash in bank from 1MDB

FREE UPDATED 10.33PM 'The report is intended to annoy or harass my client.'
PM: Perform religious duties beyond Ramadan

PM: Perform religious duties beyond Ramadan

FREE He says on FB that duties should not just be confined to fasting month.
TNB: JEP to make earnings only from June 2019

TNB: JEP to make earnings only from June 2019

FREE TNB's latest buy lost RM119.78m for the year ending Mar 31, while under 1MDB.
Justo under tight security in Thailand

Justo under tight security in Thailand

FREE This is to prevent any bid to persuade him not to talk to Thai authorities.
Ahmad Maslan: Happy B'day, stop whacking PM

Ahmad Maslan: Happy B'day, stop whacking PM

FREE This is the deputy finance minister's wish as the ex-PM turns 90.
'We're aware of Rosmah account before exposé'

'We're aware of Rosmah account before exposé'

FREE Task force says it knew of the matter even before the media exposed it yesterday.
Pandan Indah-Manchester (and back) on RM42b road

Pandan Indah-Manchester (and back) on RM42b road

Have you considered how much RM42 billion would be if it was in front of your eyes?
2015-07-10

2015-07-10

Students rise to defend Najib over WSJ report

Students rise to defend Najib over WSJ report

UPDATED 6.31PM This comes after another group threatened a mass demo against PM .
AG must assure probe will not be frozen

AG must assure probe will not be frozen

FREE DAP lawmaker tells Gani to reveal what the task force is looking for.
Appeals Court dismisses Uthayakumar’s appeal

Appeals Court dismisses Uthayakumar’s appeal

FREE The High Court had refused to grant him leave to cite two prison inspectors.
Appeals Court clears two Perak ex-reps of graft charges

Appeals Court clears two Perak ex-reps of graft charges

FREE The court did not find any reason to disturb the findings of the lower courts.
'Ignoramus' KJ gored over 'fear not' pledge

'Ignoramus' KJ gored over 'fear not' pledge

FREE Kit Siang says minister is talking nonsense about the task force.

Hindraf takes Tamil school grouses to UN

Hindraf takes Tamil school grouses to UN

Parents who accuse gov't of violations say they've exhausted all avenues.
What did you dream about, Malaysia?

What did you dream about, Malaysia?

As we get overwhelmed with all the goings on in Malaysia, not forgetting the overdose from late night TV-shows and ‘Breaking news’ before retiring for the night each day, dreams keep us alive with hope.
S'gor to hand over RM2b in assets in water deal

S'gor to hand over RM2b in assets in water deal

MB says this is to secure funds to take over state water concessionaires.
'Anti-graft meet will help fight against corruption'

'Anti-graft meet will help fight against corruption'

FREE Minister says M’sia wants to improve its Corruption Perception Index ranking.
Students threaten mass demo over PM's silence

Students threaten mass demo over PM's silence

They say they will organise massive protest if Najib doesn't explain WSJ report.
Dr M's birthday wish to keep curing nation's ills

Dr M's birthday wish to keep curing nation's ills

'If still able to move, I hope to continue being active in resolving problems.'
One year on, MH17 victims’ kin still wait for justice

One year on, MH17 victims’ kin still wait for justice

FREE The team investigating the incident has yet to bring anyone to justice.
PAS leader attends court but is still arrested

PAS leader attends court but is still arrested

Arrest warrant issued by PJ Sessions Court is pulled back after error realised.
'MCMC's warning protects 1MDB and BN'

'MCMC's warning protects 1MDB and BN'

UPDATED 5.16PM It's to scare people from knowing more on 1MDB, says Guan Eng.
MAS, AirAsia cancel flights into and out of Bali

MAS, AirAsia cancel flights into and out of Bali

FREE This comes on the heels of the eruption of Mount Raung in East Java.
Shahidan: Let special task force probe 1MDB issue

Shahidan: Let special task force probe 1MDB issue

FREE ‘I’ll make sure immediate action be taken after PAC submits its report.’
Memorial service tomorrow for MH17 victims

Memorial service tomorrow for MH17 victims

FREE It will be held at the Bunga Raya Complex of the KLIA in Sepang.
The silent threat - GM food in Malaysia

The silent threat - GM food in Malaysia

Restrictions or outright bans on the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) exist in many countries worldwide. Yet Malaysia has approved eight genetically modified (GM) maize/corn products and six GM soybean products for food, feed and processing purposes.
Straw poll shows public doesn't trust task force

Straw poll shows public doesn't trust task force

Sample of Malaysians interviewed generally shows lack of trust in the government.
Terengganu building racing circuit in Gong Badak

Terengganu building racing circuit in Gong Badak

FREE MB Razif says work on the project was scheduled to start in August.
Honda Malaysia extends precautionary update

Honda Malaysia extends precautionary update

FREE Another 143,970 units of its models are involved in the exercise.
Overcoming the legacy of patronage politics

Overcoming the legacy of patronage politics

FREE Eliminating politics that encourage corruption will require far broader reform.
What about ‘halal money’?

What about ‘halal money’?

There is too much graft in this country that we have even lost clarity by all the rationalisation that takes place. It has reached an endemic stage where VIPs can get away with transactions into their bank accounts, defeating even regulatory requirements, and yet remain insulated from legal action.
PAC to call Mara in over Aussie property buys

PAC to call Mara in over Aussie property buys

UPDATED 3PM Mara will be summoned in the last week of August, says PAC chief.
Critics: Maternity trousers may pose medical risk

Critics: Maternity trousers may pose medical risk

FREE The bright-coloured trousers have a discreet hole for the baby to come out.
Rights groups urge US to relook M’sia trafficking rating

Rights groups urge US to relook M’sia trafficking rating

FREE They cite a lack of evidence that M’sia had made advances against trafficking.
PAC to summon Jho Low

PAC to summon Jho Low

UPDATED 2.45PM This is in his capacity as adviser to 1MDB's predecessor, TIA.
Court defers decision on Anwar’s suit against Anifah

Court defers decision on Anwar’s suit against Anifah

FREE Muhammad Shafee Abdullah requests to make further submission.
No one can be above the law, says Khairy

No one can be above the law, says Khairy

UPDATED 12.55PM He says this when asked about report on RM2m in Rosmah’s account.
Five Indonesian airports closed due to eruption

Five Indonesian airports closed due to eruption

FREE Mount Raung in East Java has been erupting for nearly a week.
Heed ex-DPM's advice and go on leave, PM told

Heed ex-DPM's advice and go on leave, PM told

FREE Musa's options - fight, resign or go on leave.

Fear not, cabinet to ensure task force does its job

Fear not, cabinet to ensure task force does its job

UPDATED 12.40PM Khairy pledges, amid fears the task force may be compromised.
'Progressive' ulama in PAS may join New Hope

'Progressive' ulama in PAS may join New Hope

Mujahid says a meeting with these ulama will take place today in Selangor.
Be warned, task force can whitewash probe

Be warned, task force can whitewash probe

FREE YOURSAY ‘Whether it was used for personal gain is a secondary question.’
IGP urged to quit 1MDB probe for transparency

IGP urged to quit 1MDB probe for transparency

FREE UPDATED 5.49PM IGP must not be in task force, says Mahfuz.
Bonds falling as 1MDB probe hurts sentiment

Bonds falling as 1MDB probe hurts sentiment

FREE The ringgit currency weakened to its lowest since 1998 on Tuesday.
Perkasa defamation suit against Kurup thrown out

Perkasa defamation suit against Kurup thrown out

Court rules that the rights group is 'not capable of being defamed'.
Duty of all to uphold the good name of their race

Duty of all to uphold the good name of their race

COMMENT The fabric of our society has been torn apart by politicians.
Rosmah-like claim 'unthinkable in the past'

Rosmah-like claim 'unthinkable in the past'

FREE For the first time in history, a PM’s wife faces impropriety allegation.
Najib: Stop slander and hate in this holy month

Najib: Stop slander and hate in this holy month

FREE He reminds all of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, known as 'Lailatul Qadar'.
Task force or ‘forced task’?

Task force or ‘forced task’?

COMMENT Has it been instructed to do the needful to clear Najib’s name?
Fissures appear in Umno as crisis deepens

Fissures appear in Umno as crisis deepens

COMMENT Gov't and opposition mull whether to be on right side of history.
'I pray my husband finishes his struggle'

'I pray my husband finishes his struggle'

INTERVIEW On Dr M's 90th birthday today, she also reveals what she wants.
Heralding the arrival of G18 ulama

Heralding the arrival of G18 ulama

COMMENT They must weigh-in on issues, otherwise hardliners will call the shots.
Tail on Jho Low over another RM1.9b

Tail on Jho Low over another RM1.9b

FREE Malaysian authorities notified on US$500m deposit, WSJ reports.
PKR: Hadi humiliated Anwar with abuse

PKR: Hadi humiliated Anwar with abuse

FREE Relating last year’s MB crisis meet, Saifuddin says 'he's no angel'.
Source: Audit team finds directors not consulted

Source: Audit team finds directors not consulted

Many investment decisions made without prior approval of 1MDB directors.
PAS upbeat on keeping Kelantan in event of split

PAS upbeat on keeping Kelantan in event of split

INTERVIEW Party veep Idris Ahmad says strength of its members sufficient.
PM not answering the cardinal question

PM not answering the cardinal question

FREE YOURSAY ‘Which part of the question that he did not understand?’
Marina Mahathir: Never thought dad would be PM

Marina Mahathir: Never thought dad would be PM

INTERVIEW She also discloses what she really wishes for dad’s 90th birthday.
Happy birthday, Malaysian maverick

Happy birthday, Malaysian maverick

COMMENT His time was when abuse of power rose to unprecedented levels.
Ridhuan and Isma chief ‘gatekeepers of paradise’

Ridhuan and Isma chief ‘gatekeepers of paradise’

So quips Pak Samad in response to their criticisms about his DAP membership.
First a non-denial, now a non-lawsuit

First a non-denial, now a non-lawsuit

FREE YOURSAY ‘Which part of WSJ report that Najib does not understand?’
Najib seeks to buy time with WSJ letter

Najib seeks to buy time with WSJ letter

FREE YOURSAY ‘All it would have taken was a denial that the accounts were his.’
2,238 MIC branches file nomination papers

2,238 MIC branches file nomination papers

FREE These are for branch elections for Palanivel's faction, says official aligned to him.
Auxiliary cop says would not have shot a teenager

Auxiliary cop says would not have shot a teenager

FREE Civil suit is by the family of Aminulrasyid, 15, who died after being gunned down by police.