Archive - 25 July 2015

Zahid says they may extradite Rewcastle if 'criminal elements' found.

Noh Omar predicts with PAS' turmoil and DAP's 15 seats, Azmin 'will govern by proxy'.

Shahidan Kassim describes The Edge as a threat to economic stability.

He says WPA works against informer if exposure impugns gov't policy.

One of the unsung freedoms that go with a free press is the freedom not to read it, once said Ferdinand Mount.

In Malaysia, a financial paper The Edge has been suspended because the news reports leaders read sent shivers down their spine.

Badmouthing Muslim NGOs will alienate PAS further, says Mahfuz Omar.

Ministers may not be stupid but they no longer care about wrong or right.

Each Saturday morning, my usual routine would have me pick up and read through The Edge Weekly. I've always found their articles on Malaysian business, the economy, and politics to be insightful, honest, and done without any fear or favour. The writings contribute immensely to the robust debate that is so integral to our democracy.
 
Today I, like many thousands of Malaysian business leaders, captains of industry, and the rakyat in general, find that this routine has been broken.

Asri says oath for Kelantan splinter members to divorce wife going too far.

Supporters of media freedom showed their support for suspended publications.

COMMENT Don't use 'national security' to protect politicians from The Edge.

Key journalist groups resolve to hold rally on Aug 8 against Edge ban.

Palanivel's camp had earlier called nominations for president on Aug 2.

Pascal also hires Israeli lawyer to 'review' sufficiency of police probe.

Dr M hopes that this is the last time Najib Razak will celebrate his birthday as PM.

'Don't tell me we now must shut down the Internet?' asks Rafidah Aziz.

Mukhriz laments that some leaders discourage healthy criticism.

FREE The 54-year-old MD was to be held till tomorrow but is now out on bail.

After original remand order expires, cops secure fresh order today.

If not, Umno will cease to be relevant, says Kedah Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir.

IGP Khalid says cops value 'genuine' whistleblowers, but keep a lid on news.

Four agencies have been informed over competition transgressions.

Gov't silencing critics instead of answering them, says Hakam chief.

COMMENT 1MDB critics now target of intense scrutiny despite billion ringgit scandal.

Suspending the permit for The Edge to publish is the height of arrogance. It is a cavalier, despicable act. It reflects on the very character of the perpetrators.

UPDATED 12PM The man will be held for four days, under a law related to bribery.

COMMENT Wouldn't it be an abuse of power to block access to truth as it is told?

YOURSAY 'Yet another gov’t agency being deployed to suppress the truth.'

YOURSAY ‘Some people are born fools, others have foolishness thrust...’

Haron told go easy on fatwa declaring salaries of GHB leaders as ‘haram’.

YOURSAY ‘ No retraction from WSJ. So, how now? Do the Najib thing?'

He doesn’t intend to respond to the brickbats hurled by the movement's critics.

COMMENT ‘The brainchild of 1MDB has become the drainchild of the nation.’

YOURSAY ‘So arrest, threaten, bully. It won't work. You lose, not us.’

It says inappropriate to publish negative news on 1MDB while probe under way.