Archive - 28 July 2015

Hadi: PAS hopes new cabinet will be fair, transparent

Hadi: PAS hopes new cabinet will be fair, transparent

FREE However, he says it is too early for PAS to express its stand on the cabinet.
Kedah MB Mukhriz at sacked Muhyiddin's house

Kedah MB Mukhriz at sacked Muhyiddin's house

His presence further fuels speculation as to where he stands on ex-DPM's sacking.
Next move - all eyes on Mahathir

Next move - all eyes on Mahathir

First strike - external critics. Second strike - internal critics. Third strike - Dr M?
Cops to call The Edge boss, publisher again over 1MDB

Cops to call The Edge boss, publisher again over 1MDB

FREE IGP says Tong requested for a postponement due to his mother's death.
Nur Jazlan: PAC 1MDB probe now on hold

Nur Jazlan: PAC 1MDB probe now on hold

FREE The earliest the committee can now resume its probe is in October.
I'll have to relinquish PAC post, says Nur Jazlan

I'll have to relinquish PAC post, says Nur Jazlan

FREE He says PAC hearings on 1MDB slated for August will be postponed.
'Was AG on verge of filing charges on 1MDB?'

'Was AG on verge of filing charges on 1MDB?'

FREE Scrambling for cover creates impression charging was to happen soon...
PM: New cabinet will boost public confidence

PM: New cabinet will boost public confidence

FREE 'Nothing is more important than the needs of Malaysia and the people'.
Massive show of support for Muhyiddin on FB

Massive show of support for Muhyiddin on FB

FREE Dropped as DPM, he receives thousands of likes and encouraging comments.
PAS: Najib digs into Dr M's survival kit

PAS: Najib digs into Dr M's survival kit

Tuan Man says PM is following the doctor's guide to political survival.
2015-07-28

2015-07-28

Muhyiddin's webpage taken down ahead of exit

Muhyiddin's webpage taken down ahead of exit

The official webpage of the deputy prime minister is now blank following his sacking.
Muhyiddin is no Anwar

Muhyiddin is no Anwar

Love or loathe him, messiah or charlatan, none in Umno have Anwar's guts.
Amended documents ordered to be sent to Sirul

Amended documents ordered to be sent to Sirul

The case is over a RM100m civil suit filed by the family of Altantuya.
'Newcomers in cabinet risk tainting themselves'

'Newcomers in cabinet risk tainting themselves'

Ideas chief Wan Saiful says reshuffle done with questionable motivation.
Shocked supporters gather at Muhyiddin's home

Shocked supporters gather at Muhyiddin's home

Visitors stream quietly into ex-DPM's house in Bukit Damansara, with little fanfare.
Muhyiddin: No worries if my head rolls over 1MDB

Muhyiddin: No worries if my head rolls over 1MDB

FREE Muhyiddin says he has his own stand and principle on this issue.
Ambiga: 1MDB critics out in 24hrs, isn't it obvious?

Ambiga: 1MDB critics out in 24hrs, isn't it obvious?

UPDATED 6.10PM All this will make perfect sense if it is related to 1MDB, she says.
Will Muhyiddin rally his forces against Najib?

Will Muhyiddin rally his forces against Najib?

If numbers in Umno with him, 'no faith' push at EGM possible, says analyst.
Compensation case of Khalid’s ex-staff to go for mediation

Compensation case of Khalid’s ex-staff to go for mediation

They were being sued for refusing to return RM2.7m in compensation money.
Shafie: Never be sad when you fight for rakyat

Shafie: Never be sad when you fight for rakyat

FREE PM can reshuffle cabinet if championing people's interest not in his stand.
Quickly disband task force, PM and deputy told

Quickly disband task force, PM and deputy told

FREE Zaid Ibrahim fires a sarcastic tweet following Zahid's appointment as DPM.
Opposition invites Muhyiddin to vote out PM

Opposition invites Muhyiddin to vote out PM

UPDATED 4.51PM Opposition MPs call on patriotic BN members to join them in vote.
Najib's manoeuvre cripples 1MDB probes

Najib's manoeuvre cripples 1MDB probes

UPDATED 4.55PM Blow to both PAC and special task force probes into 1MDB.
Indonesia forecasts moderate El Nino conditions

Indonesia forecasts moderate El Nino conditions

The BNPB agency says the onset of the rainy season would likely take place in December.
Mixed views on whether PM can sack AG

Mixed views on whether PM can sack AG

The arguments centre around Article 145(6) of the Federal Constitution.
Expert: Gani can challenge his removal in court

Expert: Gani can challenge his removal in court

UPDATED 5.42PM Ambiguity in law enough to call for legal interpretation.
Najib's new cabinet line up

Najib's new cabinet line up

FREE Najib's new line up has some familiar and new faces.
PM's right to reshuffle cabinet, says Hisham

PM's right to reshuffle cabinet, says Hisham

UPDATED 4.01PM He also hopes Muhyiddin’s supporters will put party above emotions.
PM: Axing Muhyiddin difficult but necessary

PM: Axing Muhyiddin difficult but necessary

FREE UPDATED 2.50PM PM says it is important that the cabinet can function as one.
‘No PMO statement ahead of 1MDB probe team’

‘No PMO statement ahead of 1MDB probe team’

Special functions officer Rizal says the PMO could not precede the probe team.
Muhyiddin dropped, Zahid named as DPM

Muhyiddin dropped, Zahid named as DPM

FREE UPDATED 4.06PM Muhyiddin and Shafie have been dropped in the cabinet reshuffle.
Gross adulteration of the US TIP report

Gross adulteration of the US TIP report

The US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report has, for the past few years, been seen by many organisations tackling modern-day slavery as a tool for governments to undertake structural changes that would end the trafficking and enslavement of persons in their country.
Mystified by Westerners’ naked rites at sacred sites

Mystified by Westerners’ naked rites at sacred sites

Their acts draw the ire of governments and residents across the regions.
MPs urged to unite against Najib if DPM sacked

MPs urged to unite against Najib if DPM sacked

FREE Husam Musa says regardless of party, they should stand up to PM.
Save us from this dilemma, Najib

Save us from this dilemma, Najib

Dear Honourable Prime Minister,
Who is the new AG Apandi Ali?

Who is the new AG Apandi Ali?

This former Federal Court judge was a DPP in Terengganu back in 1977.
China shares sink again, Beijing bids to calm markets

China shares sink again, Beijing bids to calm markets

This follows a plunge of more than 8pct in major indexes yesterday.
'AG's removal bolsters conspiracy claim'

'AG's removal bolsters conspiracy claim'

Analyst Wan Saiful says this 'weakens PM's moral authority' to remain in office.
'DPM's wrong, Umno won't lose GE due to 1MDB'

'DPM's wrong, Umno won't lose GE due to 1MDB'

UPDATED 1.22PM 'I don't know what study DPM has,' says Ismail Sabri.
Singapore’s PAP contends with new voting majority

Singapore’s PAP contends with new voting majority

Almost 54pct of citizens above 20 were born in 1965 and later.
Australia seeks unanimous UN vote on MH17 tribunal

Australia seeks unanimous UN vote on MH17 tribunal

MH17 ‘We cannot allow a veto in the UN to avoid justice,’ says Julie Bishop.
Zahid: Beneath DPM to be at odds with PM

Zahid: Beneath DPM to be at odds with PM

FREE He says Muhyiddin should have backed Najib on the 1MDB issue.
All cabinet decisions are collective, says minister

All cabinet decisions are collective, says minister

UPDATED 12.45PM 'Ministers who criticise the cabinet are criticising themselves.'
TIP report a dis-service to anti-trafficking efforts

TIP report a dis-service to anti-trafficking efforts

MP SPEAKS One can only conclude that it was designed to promote US interests.
Gani tightlipped if removal linked to task force

Gani tightlipped if removal linked to task force

UPDATED 12.16PM I don't want to say a word, says Gani Patail.
Have battle lines been drawn in Umno?

Have battle lines been drawn in Umno?

Is the party headed for another split? A cabinet reshuffle may kick it off…
‘Datuk’ held over 1MDB probe released

‘Datuk’ held over 1MDB probe released

As of today, MACC had detained five individuals to facilitate the probe.
Will Muhyiddin hit the Musa trail?

Will Muhyiddin hit the Musa trail?

COMMENT He is placed in Musa’s situation, but there the parallel ends.
Gani Patail replaced as attorney-general shocker

Gani Patail replaced as attorney-general shocker

FREE UPDATED 11.37AM His replacement is a former Kelantan Umno treasurer.
Dogged by fraud claims, Malaysia targets media

Dogged by fraud claims, Malaysia targets media

Investigative reporting on alleged mismanagement of a Malaysian state investment fund has triggered a backlash against muckraking media. On Friday, the Home Ministry ordered the suspension of two local news publications, The Edge Weekly and The Edge Financial Daily , for three months on the grounds that their reporting on the fund, known as 1MDB, had prejudiced public order, security, and national interests, according to news reports.
Crackdown shows dire desperation of the gov’t

Crackdown shows dire desperation of the gov’t

Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) condemns in the strongest terms the government’s suspension of The Edge Daily and The Edge Weekly for three months, in its desperate attempt to cover up the 1MDB scandal.
Malaysia lets ringgit fall below 1998-2005 peg

Malaysia lets ringgit fall below 1998-2005 peg

Economists expect more downside, with the Fed set to raise US interest rates.
Reports: DPM to be axed in cabinet reshuffle

Reports: DPM to be axed in cabinet reshuffle

UPDATED 11.43AM Online reports speculate Muhyiddin may be dropped.
PAC chief: Onus on audit team to reveal report

PAC chief: Onus on audit team to reveal report

Up to auditor-general to make report public, says PAC chief Nur Jazlan Mohamed.
How just a day's event can change lives

How just a day's event can change lives

Now, will Muhyiddin’s speech change elements in gov’t leadership?
'KLIA2, now everyone can swim'

'KLIA2, now everyone can swim'

YOURSAY ‘The firm built a shopping mall instead and added in an airport.’
Media ban not to protect nation, but Umno

Media ban not to protect nation, but Umno

YOURSAY ‘Shahidan, confirmation of 1MDB scandal will mean the end of your party.’
Turn Whistleblower Act into Loudspeaker Act

Turn Whistleblower Act into Loudspeaker Act

YOURSAY ‘The very act of whistleblowing is to alert the public on wrongdoing.’
If we whistle silently, M’sia will go to the dogs

If we whistle silently, M’sia will go to the dogs

YOURSAY ‘IGP, there is no such thing as a silent whistle. Whistle will make noise.’
DPM said what needed to be said on 1MDB

DPM said what needed to be said on 1MDB

YOURSAY ‘At least he’s not burying his head in the sand like other Umno leaders.’
PM and BNM governor prejudicial to the nation

PM and BNM governor prejudicial to the nation

Travel bans were imposed on certain critical Malaysians without any valid reason. The Edge Weekly and The Edge Financial Daily are suspended for three months starting from July 27 without any justification.
Evidence that demands a verdict

Evidence that demands a verdict

Every M'sian has equal rights to know the truth.
Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam dies

Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam dies

He suffers a heart attack while delivering a lecture in Shillong, India.
Door glitch delays LRT trains

Door glitch delays LRT trains

This resulted in large crowds being caught on the the station platforms.
Housing – Perda disappointed with Penang

Housing – Perda disappointed with Penang

Chairperson says Penang has rejected several low-cost projects.   
'UPP wants to reconcile with SUPP'

'UPP wants to reconcile with SUPP'

UPP says it has offered the olive branch and ball now in SUPP court.