Archive - 4 August 2015

Ongkili: Selangor water deal to be finalised in 60 days

Ongkili: Selangor water deal to be finalised in 60 days

Series of meetings were held between ministry and Selangor government to resolve matters. 
All measures taken to ensure public safety at KLIA2

All measures taken to ensure public safety at KLIA2

MAHB says it includes maintenance works and improvements of the apron and taxiway.
Amid scandal, suitors eye 1MDB power assets

Amid scandal, suitors eye 1MDB power assets

At least half a dozen suitors have bid for energy assets of debt-laden 1MDB, say sources.
Clare: 'Basket case' M'sia cannot extradite me

Clare: 'Basket case' M'sia cannot extradite me

The editor asks who is undermining Malaysian democracy – she or Najib?
Arrest warrant for Sarawak Report editor

Arrest warrant for Sarawak Report editor

Plans to place her on Aseanapol wanted list and Interpol red notice.

Johor MB dashes Najib's hope to crush rebellion

Johor MB dashes Najib's hope to crush rebellion

Due to MB's message to all Umno members not to remain silent, argues Zam.
Ku Nan: KL folk need to be wary of protesters’ agenda

Ku Nan: KL folk need to be wary of protesters’ agenda

The FT minister believes that these protest organisers are out to dovide the folk.
2015-08-04

2015-08-04

'MACC donation finding a peace offering to cops?'

'MACC donation finding a peace offering to cops?'

Opposition veteran wants to know whether it was to end the 'attacks' on it.
JACC: Debris may narrow down MH370 search area

JACC: Debris may narrow down MH370 search area

The Australian agency says oceanographer’s models could be used in the search.
Political donations in party account - PM's 2012 stand

Political donations in party account - PM's 2012 stand

Najib sought to reform political funding under his transformation move.
'Define what is against parliamentary democracy'

'Define what is against parliamentary democracy'

UPDATED 6.03PM MP Gobind Singh says at present Section 124B could be abused.
Keng Liang's 'donation' overdrive on Twitter

Keng Liang's 'donation' overdrive on Twitter

He shows generous donors not uncommon but also wants donations regulated.
Activists Adam Adli, Shukri, Mandeep freed

Activists Adam Adli, Shukri, Mandeep freed

UPDATED 5.50PM They were held after announcing an anti-Najib rally last Saturday.
Four new exec directors in DBKL’s restructuring

Four new exec directors in DBKL’s restructuring

The post has been upgraded from deputy director-general previously.
MACC turns to the heavens for strength

MACC turns to the heavens for strength

Divine help sought by embattled MACC to keep nation from corruption.
Will Johor be the stage for Umno's Bastille?

Will Johor be the stage for Umno's Bastille?

Umno was born here and now there is talk of a revolt from the southern state.
Top 10 Things To Watch on iflix This August

Top 10 Things To Watch on iflix This August

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Dear MACC, If RM2.6bil not from 1MDB, then who?

Dear MACC, If RM2.6bil not from 1MDB, then who?

MP Mahfuz Omar says MACC owes it to the public to release this information.
MH370 ‘social media hype’ affecting MAS demand

MH370 ‘social media hype’ affecting MAS demand

Coverage of search correlates with demand figures, says Christoph Mueller.
Jasa man: Critics should apologise to PM

Jasa man: Critics should apologise to PM

UPDATED 4.40PM Tun Faisal flays those who still harp on the RM2.6 billion issue.
'Donation explanation not for sane M'sians'

'Donation explanation not for sane M'sians'

UPDATED 4.23PM PKR's Rafizi Ramli says party will be lodging reports nationwide.
Kelantan gets stay of hearing in oil royalty suit

Kelantan gets stay of hearing in oil royalty suit

This is pending an appeal at the Court of Appeal, says lawyer S Sitpah.
PM appoints SPDP man after party cries foul

PM appoints SPDP man after party cries foul

UPDATED 6.21PM Nogeh Gumbek takes his oath of office as a deputy minister.
PM to attend, feel free to raise issues, division told

PM to attend, feel free to raise issues, division told

Pasir Gudang Umno Youth leader says no restriction will be imposed.
How do we restore the folk’s confidence in gov’t?

How do we restore the folk’s confidence in gov’t?

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s speech at the monthly gathering of the Prime Minister’s Office and Hari Raya Open House on Aug 3 was very welcome for at least two good reasons.
What we don't know about RM2.6b 'donation'

What we don't know about RM2.6b 'donation'

In declaring that PM's RM2.6b were 'donations', MACC has raised more queries.
In true defence of parliamentary democracy

In true defence of parliamentary democracy

COMMENT Key answers needed to what activity is detrimental.
Johor MB: Umno can't be quiet in face of corruption

Johor MB: Umno can't be quiet in face of corruption

Umno cannot deviate from struggle to defend certain people in name of loyalty.
Value of ivory only to a living elephant

Value of ivory only to a living elephant

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) expresses great concern over the lack of transparency exercised by Perhilitan with regard to the ivory stockpile in their custody.
Hard questions on RM2.6b from Johor MB's son

Hard questions on RM2.6b from Johor MB's son

Pro-Najib blog MYKMU responds, but does not answer the crucial issues raised.
Aug 17 for Anwar’s bid against Pardons Board decision

Aug 17 for Anwar’s bid against Pardons Board decision

The judge also granted his bid for a minor amendment to the review papers.
MACC nabs two police inspectors

MACC nabs two police inspectors

The two had allegedly received bribes of RM3,500 from the public.
Shafie's division snubs Najib to avoid 'chaos'

Shafie's division snubs Najib to avoid 'chaos'

Semporna Umno is planning to invite Muhyiddin for its annual meet.
1MDB and the politics of donation and deception

1MDB and the politics of donation and deception

MP SPEAKS The rakyat are just not buying into their fairy tales any more.
Guan Eng wins defamation suit against FMT, activist

Guan Eng wins defamation suit against FMT, activist

Court awards Penang CM RM300,000 against portal, reporter, and NGO adviser.
MCMC to meet stakeholders before changes to Act

MCMC to meet stakeholders before changes to Act

Jailani says this is important to obtain various views and and opinions.
Ringgit falls to RM3.865 per dollar on weak oil

Ringgit falls to RM3.865 per dollar on weak oil

The currency has dropped 9.5pct this year in Asia’s worst performance.
Political donation not a crime, says KJ

Political donation not a crime, says KJ

UPDATED 1.18PM No law that prohibits political parties from receiving donations.
Taib's son: My CMS shares can cover ex-wife's claims

Taib's son: My CMS shares can cover ex-wife's claims

UPDATED 2.47PM He admits his holding is enough to pay his ex-wife.
‘US State Dept watered down trafficking report’

‘US State Dept watered down trafficking report’

The views of senior political staff prevailed over those of rights experts.
Khairy: RM2.6b came from supporters

Khairy: RM2.6b came from supporters

UPDATED 12.53PM We hold to the MACC statement, says Umno Youth chief.
PAC members mull disclosing 1MDB findings

PAC members mull disclosing 1MDB findings

UPDATED 1.19PM Vice-chief says legal possibility of doing so is being looked into.
SWD’s betrayal of wildlife and NGOs

SWD’s betrayal of wildlife and NGOs

The Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) has once again betrayed NGOs and wild animals.
1MDB: Truth prevailed as MACC cleared us

1MDB: Truth prevailed as MACC cleared us

UPDATED 11.51AM The fund hails MACC finding on money in PM’s account.
Netizens troll #DearNajib over RM2.6b 'donation'

Netizens troll #DearNajib over RM2.6b 'donation'

Twitter, FB users mock MACC’s claim money in PM’s account was ‘donated’.
Najib: Inclusiveness must be at heart of Asean

Najib: Inclusiveness must be at heart of Asean

UPDATED 11AM 'This and sustainability must be at core of Asean polices.'
'1MDB probes no longer trustworthy'

'1MDB probes no longer trustworthy'

The only solution now is to set up an independent RCI, a BN Youth leader says.
Does PM want us to pluck 'pucuk paku'?

Does PM want us to pluck 'pucuk paku'?

YOURSAY ‘The one that eats the most is telling everyone they eat too much.’
BN allies too comatose to react to Umno taunts

BN allies too comatose to react to Umno taunts

YOURSAY ‘MCA, MIC or Gerakan members with a dram of dignity would leave BN.’
If funds from overseas, Malaysia in deep trouble

If funds from overseas, Malaysia in deep trouble

COMMENT Have M'sians been told the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
To prove 'donations', 'hunters' are now 'hunted'

To prove 'donations', 'hunters' are now 'hunted'

COMMENT Agencies probing 1MDB scandal are now after one another’s throats...
'The iceberg of political financing is melting'

'The iceberg of political financing is melting'

COMMENT The PMO took part in TI-M’s ‘Reforming Political Financing’ project.
Changing the way politics is funded

Changing the way politics is funded

KINIBIZ Rahman Dahlan is right when he says opposition opposed reforms.
Moral audacity - whither Malaysia?

Moral audacity - whither Malaysia?

Educated leadership and followership needed.
Najib uses raw power to stay put in Putrajaya

Najib uses raw power to stay put in Putrajaya

YOURSAY ‘You only got away so far because you control the key institutions.’
Penang hit by federal-state housing tussle

Penang hit by federal-state housing tussle

Developers in the state say they are penalised for no fault of their own.
We will pray for the nation, not the crooks

We will pray for the nation, not the crooks

YOURSAY ‘I will pray for the destruction of those who abused their power.’
Najib tops even Mitt Romney, says Kulai MP

Najib tops even Mitt Romney, says Kulai MP

PM’s fund-raising skills shame US presidential candidates, says Teo Nie Ching.
When law enforcers are nabbed, not the accused

When law enforcers are nabbed, not the accused

YOURSAY ‘The regime is on an all-out effort to neutralise the damage done.’
Why the spin if money was from wealthy Arabs?

Why the spin if money was from wealthy Arabs?

They should have said from start RM2.6b was ‘donation’, says Kadir Jasin.
Cops quiz fourth graftbuster as dragnet widens

Cops quiz fourth graftbuster as dragnet widens

He was questioned for over two hours at the Putrajaya district police HQ.