Archive - 20 July 2015

Pua says he'll sue Lester for defamation

Pua says he'll sue Lester for defamation

FREE UPDATED 11.32PM He says Lester has accused him of conspiracy. 
'International warrant can be used on Brown'

'International warrant can be used on Brown'

FREE The PPP president says permission can be sought from the UK.
'Untrue Anwar not allowed family Raya meet'

'Untrue Anwar not allowed family Raya meet'

FREE It Prisons Dept clarifies that meeting has been set for the third and fourth days.
Foreign media have no right to interfere, says group

Foreign media have no right to interfere, says group

FREE Ramesh says he lodged report against Sarawak Report to prevent erosion of trust.
Ministry's new medical fee for foreigners challenged

Ministry's new medical fee for foreigners challenged

FREE An MP files a leave application to challenge the ruling in court.
IGP: Team to quiz Justo in Bangkok ready

IGP: Team to quiz Justo in Bangkok ready

FREE He says the team will take-off as soon as Thai permission is obtained.
Police, army veterans pledge support for PM

Police, army veterans pledge support for PM

FREE They hit out at quarters attempting to topple the gov't undemocratically.
Two ex-IGPs want probe on 'get Najib' plot

Two ex-IGPs want probe on 'get Najib' plot

FREE They remind M'sians to follow the law if they want to change gov'ts.
Rahman Dahlan all for MCMC block

Rahman Dahlan all for MCMC block

FREE He says important to impose the restriction.
Harapan Baru party to be formed on Sept 14

Harapan Baru party to be formed on Sept 14

FREE This is stated by Khalid Samad, a committee member of the new party.
Not right to cheat and lie, says Lester

Not right to cheat and lie, says Lester

FREE The former editor says he wants to do the right thing now.
Papagomo: I won't flee like sex blogger Alvin

Papagomo: I won't flee like sex blogger Alvin

He says he will wait for the police to investigate and will not run anywhere.
Umno more democratic now? Dr M thinks not

Umno more democratic now? Dr M thinks not

FREE Dr M explains how voter base for Umno internal election is now smaller.
Better ways to block Sarawak Report

Better ways to block Sarawak Report

Finally the Sarawak Report ( SR ) website was officially blocked by the government of Malaysia. Whether or not the block would be effective in stifling the flow of information is a separate issue. The official message to Malaysians and the whole world is that the government of Malaysia could no longer tolerate the information as contained or carried in that website.
Dr M: Money in private account went for polls

Dr M: Money in private account went for polls

FREE UPDATED 6.39PM 'Government money cannot be used to win polls.'
Dr M: Plot? All aware of move to push Najib out

Dr M: Plot? All aware of move to push Najib out

FREE 'So again where is the conspiracy! It is all in the open. No need to conspire.'
BN MPs laud MCMC blocking of Sarawak Report

BN MPs laud MCMC blocking of Sarawak Report

FREE One MP says it is also time to register all social media users.
Sarawak Report's FB 'likes' soar after block

Sarawak Report's FB 'likes' soar after block

FREE The website's Facebook fan page has attracted close to 9,000 new 'likes'.
'Blocking of Sarawak Report is questionable'

'Blocking of Sarawak Report is questionable'

FREE Watchdog says it was found guilty with no prosecution or court finding.
Kuching Water Board defers scheduled water rationing

Kuching Water Board defers scheduled water rationing

FREE This follows last night’s rain in the catchment areas of Sungai Sarawak Kiri.
Ambiga: Nervous lot resort to desperate acts

Ambiga: Nervous lot resort to desperate acts

'Don't bother muzzling Sarawak Report. Just answer the people, please.'
Gerakan Harapan Baru is not PAS 2.0

Gerakan Harapan Baru is not PAS 2.0

The fear that the new Islamic-leaning party Gabungan Harapan Baru (GHB) will be another religious party advocating theocracy is unfounded. There is a tendency amongst secularists to resort to fear-mongering to skew the direction of national politics. The story is a familiar one - the participation of the religious political parties will pave the way for the degeneration of our democracy into a religious theocracy.
Razif: Defamation spread by those jealous of BN

Razif: Defamation spread by those jealous of BN

FREE ‘Some people are not happy with our success day,’ says the Terengganu MB.
Lester: 90pct of 1MDB docs fabricated

Lester: 90pct of 1MDB docs fabricated

FREE He claims a designer fabricated them to incriminate Najib.
Teen blogger Amos Yee files appeal

Teen blogger Amos Yee files appeal

FREE His mother Mary Toh says her son’s lawyer had filed an appeal on July 9.
1MDB: Edge recycling 'unproven' material

1MDB: Edge recycling 'unproven' material

FREE 1MDB also accuses The Edge of indulging in sensationalism.
Deny, deny, deny, Umno keeps telling DAP

Deny, deny, deny, Umno keeps telling DAP

FREE But Kit Siang wonders if Rahman Dahlan has the lowest IQ amongst ministers.
Injured Orang Utan showing signs of recovery

Injured Orang Utan showing signs of recovery

It is heartening to read news reports that the brutally injured 20-year-old Orang Utan which is now being treated at Sabah wildlife rescue unit in Sipilok is showing signs of recovery. This totally protected wildlife species of Orang Utan was found groaning in pain in a plantation with a deep cut on its shoulder and with several puncture wounds on its forehead.
Harapan Baru mulls 1MDB 'disaster' fund

Harapan Baru mulls 1MDB 'disaster' fund

Because the sovereign fund is a disaster which affects the people, says Dr Dzul.
High time to regulate political funding

High time to regulate political funding

Undoubtedly funding is an essential part of any political parties in Malaysia. Over the years we know both Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Rakyat parties have resorted to contribution and donation by individuals or corporations. However, such political funding has always remained shrouded in secrecy.
Khalid: Do you trust PAS to remain faithful?

Khalid: Do you trust PAS to remain faithful?

FREE The MP asks cynics of a new party what future there is for Pakatan with PAS.
A decade after Hisham waved the keris...

A decade after Hisham waved the keris...

FREE MP SPEAKS The act paved the way for Umno’s dramatic decline.
Deadline passes, no word on Rosmah account probe

Deadline passes, no word on Rosmah account probe

Deadline for Bank Negara, set by Rosmah's lawyer, lapsed a week ago.
Lawyer: Clear guide to unblock websites needed

Lawyer: Clear guide to unblock websites needed

Foong Cheng Leong of KL Bar says the appeal process is tedious and vague.
Wisma Putra: MH17 tribunal is necessary and timely

Wisma Putra: MH17 tribunal is necessary and timely

FREE This was consistent with the Security Council’s own practice, it says.
No S'wak Report, Husam moots 'Kg Report' instead

No S'wak Report, Husam moots 'Kg Report' instead

FREE He wants 1MDB material printed and distributed, urges special fund.
Utusan files to strike out Pahang MB’s suit

Utusan files to strike out Pahang MB’s suit

FREE The trial would proceed on July 27 if the application is rejected.
Don’t be caught in the ethical trap

Don’t be caught in the ethical trap

The cyber war is on and there are clear attempts to discredit online media. Sarawak Report is being vilified and the hoax on the AmBank staff member’s resignation is aimed at getting readers to begin to question the veracity of what is published in the online media.
Ismail Sabri: Vital to block vile propaganda

Ismail Sabri: Vital to block vile propaganda

FREE Ismail Sabri says this was done following complaints from the public.
I am Muslim First, M'sian First and Malay First

I am Muslim First, M'sian First and Malay First

COMMENT A Bangsa M’sia would meet our social, political and spiritual needs.
Sanjeevan: Not wrong to leak out police reports

Sanjeevan: Not wrong to leak out police reports

It is through such reports people would know the truth, says MyWatch chief.
Umno's 1MDB 'fairy tale' ending - losing Putrajaya

Umno's 1MDB 'fairy tale' ending - losing Putrajaya

FREE Rafizi is happy with Umno's 'slander tactic' which will help opposition win GE14.
Time to outlaw hate speech and racism

Time to outlaw hate speech and racism

The mob violence at Low Yat Plaza and worse, the statements issued on the blogs by certain groups trying to instigate a wider racial conflict and the pathetic attempts by some individuals to justify the thuggish behaviour of the rioters as a legitimate expression of frustration on the part of the Malays , indicate all too clearly that racism is still a big challenge to peace and racial unity in the country.
'Go back to your own country-lah'

'Go back to your own country-lah'

COMMENT For '1M'sia' to be real, the non-bumiputera must be fully accepted.
Azmin Ali’s dilemma - PAS or GHB

Azmin Ali’s dilemma - PAS or GHB

FREE YOURSAY ‘S’gor MB is straddling two boats; wrong choice may sink him.’
PKR MP: Sedition Act not needed for Ali Tinju

PKR MP: Sedition Act not needed for Ali Tinju

FREE UPDATED 12.47PM 'Stop making show of need for draconian act.'
Seventh body found in Tg Karang boat mishap

Seventh body found in Tg Karang boat mishap

FREE The boat sank after the sprinkling of a relative's ashes in the sea.
The Edge: Our reports exposed fraud

The Edge: Our reports exposed fraud

FREE UPDATED 1PM 'How can this be deemed as a political conspiracy?'
S'gor Umno: Act against those who met Justo

S'gor Umno: Act against those who met Justo

FREE ‘If what Justo alleged is true, they must be treated as traitors.’
Why gov't is afraid of Sarawak Report

Why gov't is afraid of Sarawak Report

COMMENT What 'National Law' has the Sarawak Report violated?
Samy sheds 'crocodile tears' for Najib

Samy sheds 'crocodile tears' for Najib

COMMENT He should know if Samy is coming to his defence, he needs no enemies.
1,000 show support for 'New Hope' in Perlis

1,000 show support for 'New Hope' in Perlis

Mat Sabu and group get warm reception in PAS spiritual leader’s homeground.
'Blocking website makes PM look more guilty'

'Blocking website makes PM look more guilty'

FREE UPDATED 10.16AM MCMC has done S'wak Report a favour by banning it.
S'wak Report: MCMC afraid of more exposes?

S'wak Report: MCMC afraid of more exposes?

FREE Website says gov't's only defence in 1MDB allegations is to ban and discredit.
Thais, M'sians in smear campaign against website

Thais, M'sians in smear campaign against website

FREE YOURSAY Sarawak Report cannot defend itself if no evidence is shown.’
Lim Guan Eng strikes back

Lim Guan Eng strikes back

The good he has done outweighs the criticism.
Husam: Harapan Baru shares Nik Aziz's vision

Husam: Harapan Baru shares Nik Aziz's vision

FREE He finally breaks his silence and gives PAS breakaway thumbs up.
Damage control with Lester video falls flat

Damage control with Lester video falls flat

FREE YOURSAY ‘This video reminds me of the ‘performance’ by turncoat RPK.’
Samy burying his head in Najib’s mess

Samy burying his head in Najib’s mess

FREE YOURSAY ‘Please spare us that pathetic excuse. No one is indispensable...’