Archive - 2 August 2015

Don't try to be heroes, Umno's young turks told

Don't try to be heroes, Umno's young turks told

Some young leaders want ex-DPM penalised, Tajuddin disagrees.
Come clean on funding, opposition told

Come clean on funding, opposition told

Rahman Dahlan says there are claims that George Soros funds opposition.
No to yes-men in cabinet, declares Najib

No to yes-men in cabinet, declares Najib

Purpose of reshuffle not to surround the PM with syncophants, he asserts.
PM: Tighter laws to deal with 'unfair' netizens

PM: Tighter laws to deal with 'unfair' netizens

The embattled PM laments that he is a victim of 'trial by social media'.
Zahid: No room for 'tukang cucuk' or satay politics

Zahid: No room for 'tukang cucuk' or satay politics

Umno members must not fan fires of issues raised by opposition, says DPM.
Of 'true leaders', Johor royals and an ex-DPM

Of 'true leaders', Johor royals and an ex-DPM

Johor royal family meets ex-DPM Muhyiddin and Johor MB today.
When an arrest is not an arrest, according to DPM

When an arrest is not an arrest, according to DPM

Despite raids and remand attempts, DPM Ahmad Zahid says trio not arrested.
Rahman Dahlan: We can't blame Nur Jazlan

Rahman Dahlan: We can't blame Nur Jazlan

BN strat-comm head says Nur Jazlan is politically ambitious.
Sign up as voter with FT Umno, get RM10

Sign up as voter with FT Umno, get RM10

Raja Nong Chik Zainal Abidin unveils new strategy for FT Umno ahead of GE14.
Nur Jazlan: Zahid sold me on deputy minister's post

Nur Jazlan: Zahid sold me on deputy minister's post

Ex-PAC chair says he turned it down but changed mind due to trust placed in him.
Ahmad Zahid: Time to attack opposition

Ahmad Zahid: Time to attack opposition

He says BN has been on receiving end too long, time to go on the offensive.
'Possible MH370 debris coming in since May'

'Possible MH370 debris coming in since May'

Beach cleaner on Reunion Island says he's found suitcases and other items.
'Calling rallies threat to democracy absurd'

'Calling rallies threat to democracy absurd'

Lawyers slam cops' use of Penal Code Section 124 against right to assembly.
'Don’t doubt Muhyiddin’s loyalty to Umno'

'Don’t doubt Muhyiddin’s loyalty to Umno'

Ahmad Zahid also dismisses talk several Umno menteri besar will be dismissed.
Ku Nan: Troublemakers reason Umno weak

Ku Nan: Troublemakers reason Umno weak

UPDATED 4.37PM He blames those who spread 'opposition lies' for party's woes.
Johor sultan summons Muhyiddin to audience

Johor sultan summons Muhyiddin to audience

UPDATED 5.04PM After fiery Kluang AGM this morning, ex-DPM met Johor sultan.
Ahmad Maslan rebuked for 'arrogant' remark

Ahmad Maslan rebuked for 'arrogant' remark

Muhyiddin takes exception to his 'tomorrow's not election day' comment.
Muhyiddin to Zahid: Are you going to arrest me?

Muhyiddin to Zahid: Are you going to arrest me?

UPDATED 4.17PM Ex-DPM says confronted Zahid on rumours of his arrest.
Nong Chik hails new era of PAS, Umno cooperation

Nong Chik hails new era of PAS, Umno cooperation

UPDATED 5.29PM Lembah Pantai chief says PAS support for Najib positive sign.
Muhyiddin: I won't shut up on 1MDB

Muhyiddin: I won't shut up on 1MDB

He says he’ll speak up despite warnings his Umno No 2 post might be at stake.
'Umno stayed united when Onn Jaafar left'

'Umno stayed united when Onn Jaafar left'

UPDATED 4.04PM No reason to break ranks over ex-DPM's sacking, says Hisham.
'Let board decide on action against Muhyiddin'

'Let board decide on action against Muhyiddin'

UPDATED 3.45PM One leader's view doesn't he will face music, says Hisham.
'Save Najib, save Umno or save Malaysia?'

'Save Najib, save Umno or save Malaysia?'

COMMENT ‘Pressure, interference on MACC, task force, killing probes on 1MDB’.
Kluang Umno wants lower GST and 1MDB brief

Kluang Umno wants lower GST and 1MDB brief

UPDATED 11.55PM But, motion on Altantuya murder was scrapped.
DPM failed the test, say #TangkapNajib activists

DPM failed the test, say #TangkapNajib activists

They say rally was to be a measure of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s performance.
Rosmah vs Zeti: Going for the jugular

Rosmah vs Zeti: Going for the jugular

YOURSAY ‘Will they start flinging mud in each other's versions of pricy handbags?’
Damage control - it’s now about political funding

Damage control - it’s now about political funding

YOURSAY ‘We asked about apples and Abdul Rahman talked about oranges.’
 
A world of difference between slander, scandal

A world of difference between slander, scandal

YOURSAY ‘PM, no need to talk cock. Just answer where the 'RM2.6b' came from?
Dr M's crying over milk he helped spill

Dr M's crying over milk he helped spill

COMMENT Laments on leaders' fecklessness are futile; he helped them become so.
Ripe for regime change in 2018?

Ripe for regime change in 2018?

Getting over the siege mentality.
Any politician free to accept overseas funds

Any politician free to accept overseas funds

Azalina says Malaysia is not like certain countries that had special regulations.
Maintain support for Najib, urges Zahid

Maintain support for Najib, urges Zahid

He says certain quarters often tried to sow the seeds of hatred towards Umno, BN government.