Archive - 29 July 2015

Najib waves off query on leaked video

Najib waves off query on leaked video

UPDATED 11.20PM In it, Muhyiddin says PM admits RM2.6B moved to his account.
Heavy guard for PM after Muhyiddin’s sacking

Heavy guard for PM after Muhyiddin’s sacking

Over 30 cops and security personnel on high alert for Najib at Mall launch.
Fire breaks out at Bukit Aman

Fire breaks out at Bukit Aman

UPDATED 9.46PM The fire started on 10th floor, according to Fire and Rescue Dept.
In leaked video, ex-DPM says Najib admitted to RM2.6b

In leaked video, ex-DPM says Najib admitted to RM2.6b

FREE Muhyiddin speaks of this during a private meeting with Mukhriz and others.
IGP reveals Ambiga in Section 124 crosshairs

IGP reveals Ambiga in Section 124 crosshairs

This is over her purported remarks on street rally.
Does Cameron’s visit mean condoning of persecution?

Does Cameron’s visit mean condoning of persecution?

COMMENT Is Cameron willing to risk blemishing the UK’s reputation?
The 1MDB cabinet reshuffle

The 1MDB cabinet reshuffle

Set to prevail despite the tide of public opinion.
MACC panels: Don't hinder 1MDB task force

MACC panels: Don't hinder 1MDB task force

FREE UPDATED 7.19PM Don't compromise MACC's integrity, say the five panels.
Umno Youth wants 1MDB probes to continue

Umno Youth wants 1MDB probes to continue

FREE People need the truth on the issue, says Umno Youth.
New AG: Abdul Gani removed lawfully

New AG: Abdul Gani removed lawfully

UPDATED 6.27PM Article 145(6) doesn't apply after 1963, says Mohamed Apandi Ali.
Guard’s death sentence over bank officer's murder upheld

Guard’s death sentence over bank officer's murder upheld

The Court of Appeal dismisses La Ode Ardi Rasila’s appeal against his conviction.
Hearing of Najib’s bid in suit against Pua deferred

Hearing of Najib’s bid in suit against Pua deferred

This followed the lead counsel for the PM was now on an assignment overseas.
NRD, ministry ordered to reconsider teen's citizenship

NRD, ministry ordered to reconsider teen's citizenship

UPDATED 6.05PM It dismisses appeals by the two and orders review of Navin's application.
Push for 1MDB audit disclosure, Nur Jazlan told

Push for 1MDB audit disclosure, Nur Jazlan told

FREE Let Malaysians know the truth, DAP’s Tony Pua tells his former PAC colleague.
Pak Lah urges new cabinet to ‘act fast’ on issues

Pak Lah urges new cabinet to ‘act fast’ on issues

‘Leaving issues unresolved for too long will invite more problems,’ he says.
Cancelled - top Umno meet to have seen fireworks?

Cancelled - top Umno meet to have seen fireworks?

UPDATED 5.27PM No reason given why Friday's supreme council meet scrapped.
New cabinet pledges to work as one team

New cabinet pledges to work as one team

New ministers and deputy ministers vow to serve the people despite challenges.
I'll never back a corrupt person, says crown prince

I'll never back a corrupt person, says crown prince

FREE Tunku Ismail posts cryptic messages on FB after reshuffle.
PM: M'sia will continue to grow sustainably

PM: M'sia will continue to grow sustainably

‘We have strong fundamentals,’ the prime minister says via Twitter.
Gani's removal, PAC four joining gov't a plot?

Gani's removal, PAC four joining gov't a plot?

COMMENT Questions raised if PM is acting to obstruct justice.
English language issue in Malaysia revisited

English language issue in Malaysia revisited

That English is currently the world language is a fact that even the die-hard nationalists in the country cannot argue with. So if we aspire to be more proficient in the language we are only trying to be better citizens of the world.
Attempt to get Muhyiddin to oust Najib won't work

Attempt to get Muhyiddin to oust Najib won't work

Opposition call to join force on no confidence votes will be futile, says Bung Moktar.
Malaysia will not sign TPPA in Hawaii, says Mustapa

Malaysia will not sign TPPA in Hawaii, says Mustapa

He says each TPPA member will need to go through its own domestic process.
Will Gani tell all or retire with his secrets?

Will Gani tell all or retire with his secrets?

FREE UPDATED 4.01PM Kit Siang says sincere and truthful answers wanted from ex-AG.
Russia vows to block MH17 tribunal

Russia vows to block MH17 tribunal

‘We will vote against. I have no doubt in that,’ says its envoy to the UN.
New AG declines comment on 1MDB task force

New AG declines comment on 1MDB task force

Not right to comment as I have not seen investigation papers, says Apandi.
Nazir issues 'Game of Thrones' caution

Nazir issues 'Game of Thrones' caution

FREE PM's brother says integrity of Malaysian institutions must be protected.
Salleh hails constructive views in implementing policies

Salleh hails constructive views in implementing policies

This is in line with the concept of collective leadership, says the new minister.
Don: Give new cabinet a chance to prove competence

Don: Give new cabinet a chance to prove competence

Prof Dr Mohamed Mustafa says the new line-up appeared strong and united.
Ex-DPM: I know bit more about 1MDB than you

Ex-DPM: I know bit more about 1MDB than you

UPDATED 4.18PM Muhyiddin says he obtained information from other sources.
Mammoth Bersih 4.0 rallies to get Najib out

Mammoth Bersih 4.0 rallies to get Najib out

FREE Rally will end on midnight, Aug 30, coinciding with Merdeka Day.
Hatta says BN now in self-destruct mode

Hatta says BN now in self-destruct mode

The cabinet reshuffle shows that evil managed to survive, says PAS MP.
Here’s what PM David Cameron should tell Najib

Here’s what PM David Cameron should tell Najib

FREE MP SPEAKS Speak resolutely on Britain’s zero tolerance on graft.
Reshuffle may expedite Harapan Baru's birth

Reshuffle may expedite Harapan Baru's birth

Latest political developments, says Hatta Ramli, may see date being brought forward.
'Nobody has the right to pressure Muhyiddin'

'Nobody has the right to pressure Muhyiddin'

UPDATED 3PM Syed Ali says nobody should pressure him to let go Umno No 2 post.
'Shafie raised sensitive issues before ouster'

'Shafie raised sensitive issues before ouster'

But he never received satisfactory explanations at Umno meetings, says aide.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 –for the real mobile warrior

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 –for the real mobile warrior

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 –for the real mobile warrior

 
PM sacked me with just a nod, says Muhyiddin

PM sacked me with just a nod, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 2.40PM Probably PM couldn't seem to speak at that moment, he says.
Freedom or totalitarianism?

Freedom or totalitarianism?

COMMENT This is the hour when all M'sians must stand up to defend themselves.
Muhyiddin rejects calls to head PAC

Muhyiddin rejects calls to head PAC

UPDATED 3PM 'I am comfortable where I am,' says Muhyiddin.
No 2 position in Umno secure, says Muhyiddin

No 2 position in Umno secure, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 2.30PM Supreme council members experienced and open minded, he says.
Umno is likely to split

Umno is likely to split

COMMENT The moment the iron fist is used, there will be repercussions.
'Headless' PAC vows to pursue 1MDB probe

'Headless' PAC vows to pursue 1MDB probe

UPDATED 3PM If witnesses don't show up, they will face the law, says acting chair.
Vote out Najib? Ex-DPM to toe party line

Vote out Najib? Ex-DPM to toe party line

UPDATED 2.50PM He says this on his position regarding a no-confidence vote.
Interference into 1MDB probe shields wrongdoers

Interference into 1MDB probe shields wrongdoers

COMMENT The actions appear to demonstrate a pattern of abuse of power.
'I wasn't plotting with Mahathir junior'

'I wasn't plotting with Mahathir junior'

UPDATED 2.40PM Muhyiddin says no ulterior motive behind Mukhriz's visit.
2015-07-29

2015-07-29

Despatch rider in 1MDB probe released today

Despatch rider in 1MDB probe released today

FREE The man, who was held in Bentong on Sunday, was freed on bail of RM50,000.
Nur Jazlan to help PM regain public confidence

Nur Jazlan to help PM regain public confidence

FREE PAC head pledges to do his best in safeguarding public order.
Syed Ali: I agree with Muhyiddin on 1MDB

Syed Ali: I agree with Muhyiddin on 1MDB

FREE Cheras Umno chief says 1MDB issue can no longer be curtailed.
New ministers, deputy ministers sworn in

New ministers, deputy ministers sworn in

FREE UPDATED 12.15PM They took their oath of office before the Agong. 
Rafizi to enter defence on 'Umno insult' charge

Rafizi to enter defence on 'Umno insult' charge

UPDATED 12.03PM Judge says prosecution has made a case against him.
Najib, the meek, strikes back!

Najib, the meek, strikes back!

COMMENT Macbeth shows it is not the brave who do heroic acts all the time...
Umno veteran lambasts Najib for axing Muhyiddin

Umno veteran lambasts Najib for axing Muhyiddin

FREE Mohamad Aziz accuses the prime minister of trying to wreck the party.
PM flooded with 'quit' calls after DPM ouster

PM flooded with 'quit' calls after DPM ouster

FREE Najib hit with a torrent of #najibletakjawatan in his Facebook page.
Envoy denies TPPA factor in trafficking upgrade

Envoy denies TPPA factor in trafficking upgrade

INTERVIEW Joseph Yun says M'sia was tackling trafficking even before TPPA.
'Freezing PAC proof of 1MDB probe sabotage'

'Freezing PAC proof of 1MDB probe sabotage'

FREE Members have the quorum to continue the work, notes Kit Siang.
RAGM to resume mining operation

RAGM to resume mining operation

Environmental authorities has given company the all clear.
Will Muhyiddin also be purged as Umno No 2?

Will Muhyiddin also be purged as Umno No 2?

FREE An Umno blogger says this may be decided at Friday’s supreme council do.
Have we all underestimated the Najib-Rosmah team?

Have we all underestimated the Najib-Rosmah team?

The fall of Deputy Prime Minister and vice-president of Umno, Muhyiddin Yassin, in an unceremonious fashion from the cabinet together with several others who were opposed to the Najib Abdul Razak game plan should make many people rush back to the drawing board. Not so much to hatch a counter-plan but to search their souls if they had underestimated the joint prowess of the Najib-Rosmah Mansor team.
Johor MB gives Muhyiddin cautious backing

Johor MB gives Muhyiddin cautious backing

FREE Khaled Nordin hopes all quarters will still respect Muhyiddin as Umno No 2.
Nur Jazlan slammed for putting off 1MDB hearing

Nur Jazlan slammed for putting off 1MDB hearing

Four PAC members in cabinet a non-issue compared with 1MDB, says Seng Giaw.
Time magazine advises Obama to avoid Najib

Time magazine advises Obama to avoid Najib

FREE Topping the list of reasons for Obama to do so is the 1MDB scandal.
Desperately seeking Jho Low, not

Desperately seeking Jho Low, not

YOURSAY ‘What about the Home Ministry cancelling his M’sian passport?’
Najib, it’s definitely not okay lah!

Najib, it’s definitely not okay lah!

YOURSAY 'Nixon once said, ‘I am not a crook, I've earned everything I got.’’
AG’s 'sacking' shows Najib trusts no one

AG’s 'sacking' shows Najib trusts no one

YOURSAY ‘A 60-year-old retires and a 65-year-old is appointed. Very fishy.’
A gov’t by the PM, for the PM, with the PM

A gov’t by the PM, for the PM, with the PM

YOURSAY ‘Najib has missed the chance to negotiate an honourable exit.’