Archive - 6 August 2015

In cops vs MACC, Shamsul wants royal intervention

In cops vs MACC, Shamsul wants royal intervention

The PKR veep says both agencies are under the Agong's jurisdiction.
Jasa to publish Najib's 1MDB answers in a book

Jasa to publish Najib's 1MDB answers in a book

It says the content will be vetted by 1MDB president Arul Kanda before printing.
'RM2.6b foreign donor will own up soon'

'RM2.6b foreign donor will own up soon'

Umno veteran Sanusi predicts this to a portal, after MACC's announcement.
Thai probe done, Justo faces blackmail charge

Thai probe done, Justo faces blackmail charge

Justo has only one charge - blackmailing his former employer - which he committed in Thailand.
Bauxite mining future to be known after AELB results

Bauxite mining future to be known after AELB results

The Atomic Energy Licensing Board is slated to release the result in one month's time.
AirAsia to take stern action against MAHB

AirAsia to take stern action against MAHB

Its CEO said the prolonged problems at KLIA2 had wasted AirAsia's time and expenses.
Liow: Maintenance seal matches MAS records

Liow: Maintenance seal matches MAS records

Malaysia's decision doesn't stop the French authorities' own verification process.
Sg Besar Umno repeats urging for Muhyiddin to quit

Sg Besar Umno repeats urging for Muhyiddin to quit

It says he's no longer relevant to the party as the president doesn't like him.
'Nurul Izzah's allegation clearly malicious'

'Nurul Izzah's allegation clearly malicious'

NFC boss Mohamad Salleh says Nurul Izzah never verified her allegation.
MACC - from zero to hero in the eyes of 'hypocrites'

MACC - from zero to hero in the eyes of 'hypocrites'

I still remember the death of Teoh Beng Hock, says veteran newsman.
Khairy: MACC must resume probe to clear air

Khairy: MACC must resume probe to clear air

UPDATED 8.04PM He says investigations must be carried out without fear or favour.
'What security concern, only pirates in Semporna'

'What security concern, only pirates in Semporna'

UPDATED 8.19PM This is Khairy's sarcastic response to retraction of AGM invite to Najib.
Stop being serfs and start being citizens

Stop being serfs and start being citizens

The threat of the climate of fear is slowing enveloping us, we can’t seem to talk openly any more ever since some revelations were made and many high-profile sackings and terminations of services were done at the stroke of a pen within the corridors of power in Putrajaya.
TIP upgrade nothing to do with TPPA, says Kerry

TIP upgrade nothing to do with TPPA, says Kerry

UPDATED 7.46PM US secretary of state says he approved upgrade independently.
‘Cops could not trace fingerprints on ‘Ops Daulat’ items’

‘Cops could not trace fingerprints on ‘Ops Daulat’ items’

Team leader DSP Zuraimi Zam Zam says no fingerprints were traced.
John Kerry raises Anwar issue in talk with PM

John Kerry raises Anwar issue in talk with PM

UPDATED 8PM The US Secretary of State met with Najib and Anifah Aman yesterday.
Insurance firms paid out RM16.9m in MH370 claims

Insurance firms paid out RM16.9m in MH370 claims

A total of 185 policies were issued by 14 life insurance companies in Malaysia.
Much dismay at police action against MACC

Much dismay at police action against MACC

UPDATED 7.25PM It must be allowed to do its work without fear says oversight panel.
'Come to Wisma DAP - main donors listed'

'Come to Wisma DAP - main donors listed'

DAP replies to Umno Youth asking on sources of funds for the building.
Tycoon Vincent Tan denies funding Pakatan

Tycoon Vincent Tan denies funding Pakatan

He says the allegation could sour goodwill he and Berjaya Group have with the gov’t.
Umno blog: Why MACC haters now its champs?

Umno blog: Why MACC haters now its champs?

MyKMU trains its guns at opposition leaders who now back MACC.
IGP denies interference in MACC work

IGP denies interference in MACC work

Khalid also tells all to refrain from making opportunistic statements.
It's Apandi vs Sri Ram for Sodomy II review

It's Apandi vs Sri Ram for Sodomy II review

UPDATED 7.15PM Apandi will appear for prosecution, not Shafee, says lawyer.
Is secret donor a Jew, asks PKR Youth leader

Is secret donor a Jew, asks PKR Youth leader

Afif poses this question to BN strategic comms director Rahman.
Ringgit tumbles to new low of 3.91

Ringgit tumbles to new low of 3.91

UPDATED 4.50PM   Oil prices and political instability continue to weaken currency.
UK court to decide on editor's extradition

UK court to decide on editor's extradition

DIGP says police will argue case on why Sarawak Report editor should be extradited.
Bali airport closed for fourth time as volcano rumbles on

Bali airport closed for fourth time as volcano rumbles on

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport.
Najib wants expert advice sought on WSJ report

Najib wants expert advice sought on WSJ report

UPDATED 7.10PM PM instructs lawyers to seek opinions on possible legal steps.
Najib fails to strike out part of Harakah's defence

Najib fails to strike out part of Harakah's defence

UPDATED 7.10PM High Court judge says there are triable issues on the matter.
Felda shareholders told to back plantation buy

Felda shareholders told to back plantation buy

UPDATED 4.30PM Buying PT Eagle High Plantation 'golden opportunity', PM tells shareholders.
Nur Jazlan seals lips on PAC matters

Nur Jazlan seals lips on PAC matters

UPDATED 6.25PM As a member of executive, deputy minister says he can't comment.
Three Smart members, manager charged with murder

Three Smart members, manager charged with murder

They were jointly charged with murdering a fish pond operator on July 7.
'MACC must walk talk - question Najib now'

'MACC must walk talk - question Najib now'

Gobind Singh Deo says it must show it's serious in probing RM2.6 donation.
Ministry's 'impossible' citizenship terms slammed

Ministry's 'impossible' citizenship terms slammed

Penang DCM says Zahid not interested in tackling woes of the stateless.
No hidden hands in our MACC probe, says DIGP

No hidden hands in our MACC probe, says DIGP

UPDATED 5.45PM Noor Rashid says it is police's prerogative to probe MACC.
Malaysian MH370 relatives express ‘great sorrow’

Malaysian MH370 relatives express ‘great sorrow’

MH370 ‘I could not believe it at first, but I have to accept this as fate.’
Give Najib a chance, pleads Tengku Adnan

Give Najib a chance, pleads Tengku Adnan

Current administration not 'perfect' and PM must be allowed to correct his mistakes.
Six cops claim trial to corruption charges

Six cops claim trial to corruption charges

Charged in Kuantan for receiving bribes and failing to report bribery offences.
Reveal funding for DAP's office, dares Umno Youth

Reveal funding for DAP's office, dares Umno Youth

Penang Umno Youth wants DAP to speak up, or shut up over RM2.6 billion.
What? RM63m to sponsor an F1 driver?

What? RM63m to sponsor an F1 driver?

M’sian firms keen to blow their money?
Alas! Normative sense from PAS

Alas! Normative sense from PAS

COMMENT Recent pro-Umno vibes from top PAS pair offset by deputy’s good sense.
Umno supreme council never briefed on donations

Umno supreme council never briefed on donations

Shahrir Samad says council has full trust in president to source funds.
MAS delegation in Beijing to brief MH370 next-of-kin

MAS delegation in Beijing to brief MH370 next-of-kin

MH370 However, journalists were not allowed to go for the briefing at the office.
Making sense of MACC's about-turn

Making sense of MACC's about-turn

MACC gave impression it was probing only SRC Int'l, not the RM2.6b.
'Claims info tampered, reason to postpone PAC'

'Claims info tampered, reason to postpone PAC'

This will allow agencies to recheck, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
Chinese kin refuse to accept MH370 release

Chinese kin refuse to accept MH370 release

MH370 Around a dozen of the families gather outside the MAS office in Beijing.
Abbott: We'll continue to lead MH370 search

Abbott: We'll continue to lead MH370 search

MH370 ‘The plane crashed close to where they had earlier thought it had.’
PKR: Wrong probe against Zeti may hit ringgit

PKR: Wrong probe against Zeti may hit ringgit

UPDATED 1.30PM The party urges police to ensure transparency if they do investigate.
ICJ condemns Putrajaya's new weapon on dissent

ICJ condemns Putrajaya's new weapon on dissent

It says Section 124B impermissibly vague and broad, and punishment harsh.
CJ: Decision for Khir Toyo's case this month

CJ: Decision for Khir Toyo's case this month

UPDATED 3.30PM He will know his fate with regard to a corruption case.
Opposition visits MACC HQ to show solidarity

Opposition visits MACC HQ to show solidarity

UPDATED 3.20PM MACC vows to to carry out duties transparently.
Putrajaya plans to control online news portals

Putrajaya plans to control online news portals

Salleh says gov't considering several models, including Singapore's.
C4 fingers Najib over death of task force

C4 fingers Najib over death of task force

‘C4 stands by the MACC during these dark times in our country’s history.’
No need for PM to tell where RM2.6b came from

No need for PM to tell where RM2.6b came from

Because Najib is not bound by any law requiring him to do so, says minister.
Gerakan youth leader’s stand on 1MDB lauded

Gerakan youth leader’s stand on 1MDB lauded

YOURSAY ‘Why are leaders Mah Siew Keong and Tan Keng Liang keeping quiet?’
'Wanted' Clare gets UK police protection

'Wanted' Clare gets UK police protection

Sarawak Report's editor claims she was followed and snapped in London. 
Be mature like the British, opposition told

Be mature like the British, opposition told

The opposition there doesn’t tell people to riot when it disagrees with gov’t.
Arrest order of editor an exercise of futility

Arrest order of editor an exercise of futility

YOURSAY ‘Najib is throwing flares to divert focus in 1MDB probe.’
No way you’d turn against Najib, Rahman Dahlan told

No way you’d turn against Najib, Rahman Dahlan told

Zam pours cold water on vow to depose Najib if he had taken the folk’s money.
Hold special prayers for MACC, urges Mahfuz

Hold special prayers for MACC, urges Mahfuz

The ‘solat hajat’ is to see commission through its tough times, he says.
GHB open to PAS’ urging for united opposition

GHB open to PAS’ urging for united opposition

The proposal is along the lines of what they been voicing for, says Salahuddin.
MACC defends its probe on PM's bank accounts

MACC defends its probe on PM's bank accounts

It argues its officers are protected by the law if probe done in good faith.
Speak up at AGMs, Umno grassroots told

Speak up at AGMs, Umno grassroots told

Make sure Umno adheres to its struggles Saifuddin urges party members.
IGP tells S’gor MB to shut it over cops vs MACC

IGP tells S’gor MB to shut it over cops vs MACC

Azmin Ali had urged the MACC to strike back at the police for interference.
Search chief confident team looking in right area

Search chief confident team looking in right area

MH370 An Australian investigator has joined the team of experts in France.
How did you favour RM2.6b donor, Najib asked

How did you favour RM2.6b donor, Najib asked

Tell the people how you repaid the Middle Eastern, Tony Pua defies PM.
And they will personally bring PM down?

And they will personally bring PM down?

YOURSAY ‘Then, it means the institutions of governance are independent.’
‘Dawn Raid’ to blame for plight of displaced?

‘Dawn Raid’ to blame for plight of displaced?

COMMENT The Dawn Raid had a large impact on many levels in the long run.
Extraditing Clare a midsummer night’s dream

Extraditing Clare a midsummer night’s dream

COMMENT Clearly, any law that allows erratic interpretation is an ass.
How we became morally corrupt and bankrupt

How we became morally corrupt and bankrupt

COMMENT It is not true that nothing can be done to purge the corrupt.
Are we brave enough to save the country?

Are we brave enough to save the country?

YOURSAY ‘Who is responsible for our present state? Look in the mirror.’
Cops disrupted our SRC probe, decries MACC

Cops disrupted our SRC probe, decries MACC

The officers’ equipment have been confiscated by police, says Mustafar Ali.
So now it’s okay to take money from foreigners

So now it’s okay to take money from foreigners

YOURSAY ‘With all that money, they still couldn't win the popular vote.’
M'sians urged to rally behind embattled MACC

M'sians urged to rally behind embattled MACC

Political, civil society leaders plead full backing for MACC at a forum last night.
PM confirms wreckage from MH370

PM confirms wreckage from MH370

MH370 Najib says nation mourns with families who lost their loved ones.