Archive - 8 August 2015

Puteri Umno also wants political funding declared

Puteri Umno also wants political funding declared

It supports MACC's urging for political parties to do this in interest of integrity.
National Harmony Bill to be tabled soon

National Harmony Bill to be tabled soon

Minister Joseph Kurup says it’s expected to be presented at next Parliament session.
'Call special Parliament sitting to name PAC chief'

'Call special Parliament sitting to name PAC chief'

BN Back Benchers Club wants vacant positions in PAC filled to start work soonest.
KJ: Cabinet in dark on transfer of MACC officers

KJ: Cabinet in dark on transfer of MACC officers

UPDATED 9.30PM Minister Khairy says it happened after cabinet had met.
Johor Umno reads out anti-gov't poem to bosses

Johor Umno reads out anti-gov't poem to bosses

Division chief plays video of scathing poem indicative of their feelings.
Hisham assures Johor Umno of his support

Hisham assures Johor Umno of his support

Umno veep says state’s hopes clearly heard at Sembrong Umno delegates meet.
MACC panel demands transferred officers back

MACC panel demands transferred officers back

'Their abrupt transfers will only raise more suspicion,' says the panel head.
Stop demanding Muhyiddin quit, says Shahrizat

Stop demanding Muhyiddin quit, says Shahrizat

She says members should use proper platform if they want to remove party leaders.
Shafie Apdal: To be minister, just say 'yes'

Shafie Apdal: To be minister, just say 'yes'

That's all you need to do, says Umno veep who lost minister's post recently.
Ku Nan tells MCA not to be 'arrogant'

Ku Nan tells MCA not to be 'arrogant'

He says BN party shouldn't serve just one race but all rakyat.
'Even in the west, Internet freedom has limits'

'Even in the west, Internet freedom has limits'

Minister Salleh Said Keruak says this in relation to gov’t regulating the web.
Kayveas: New name, new logo for PPP soon

Kayveas: New name, new logo for PPP soon

This will be part of its rebranding planned for October, says president.
Johor MB: We're relying on Hisham to speak up

Johor MB: We're relying on Hisham to speak up

Khaled says Umno in bad shape, and its VP must make stand on national stage.
Umno sec-gen: Now it's 'kill Ku Nan to kill Najib'

Umno sec-gen: Now it's 'kill Ku Nan to kill Najib'

He blames opposition because they know removing him would weaken the president.
'MAS transparent with MH370 next-of-kin'

'MAS transparent with MH370 next-of-kin'

It says bi-monthly meetings held in Beijing with relatives of MH370 passengers.
No plans to peg ringgit, says Ahmad Husni

No plans to peg ringgit, says Ahmad Husni

'I think the (ringgit) will stabilise based on all our studies,' he says.
MP: Punishing MACC men with transfers unlawful

MP: Punishing MACC men with transfers unlawful

N Surendran says if disciplinary action, it must go through proper inquiry.
Another minister voices out on MACC transfers

Another minister voices out on MACC transfers

Paul Low says move 'inappropriate', joins Khairy in expressing concern.
Our continued disrespect for migrant rights

Our continued disrespect for migrant rights

COMMENT The country breeds a system of extreme forms of exploitation.
Cops will go after leaders of 'illegal demos'

Cops will go after leaders of 'illegal demos'

Permission must be obtained prior to any demonstration, they say.
Najib touts Man Utd ahead of EPL kick-off

Najib touts Man Utd ahead of EPL kick-off

In the midst of a political crisis, PM finds time for his favourite football team.
I'm not involved in 'plot to oust PM', says Azmin

I'm not involved in 'plot to oust PM', says Azmin

Selangor MB says he has never met the former DPM after he was dropped.
Zahid downplays transfer of key MACC officers

Zahid downplays transfer of key MACC officers

‘It is normal for civil servants to be transferred at any time to elsewhere.’
Najib to Umno: Don't turn on me after getting funds

Najib to Umno: Don't turn on me after getting funds

UPDATED 3.33PM He reminds party leaders that they too have benefitted.
Stop the fitnah and apologise, Guan Eng tells PAS

Stop the fitnah and apologise, Guan Eng tells PAS

He says the issue is not his health but Hadi's defence of the embroiled PM.
'King of Donation' banners surface in Johor

'King of Donation' banners surface in Johor

Anti-PM banners greet motorists in a number of areas around Johor this morning.
Rosmah not involved in running country, says Najib

Rosmah not involved in running country, says Najib

UPDATED 3.17PM DAP MP being sued over claim Rosmah was at cabinet meet.
'Attack' my attackers, Najib urges Umno

'Attack' my attackers, Najib urges Umno

UPDATED 3.03PM Najib asks them to crowd out 'false news' by flooding social media.
Najib told to reinstate MACC duo if he’s innocent

Najib told to reinstate MACC duo if he’s innocent

Was Najib aware of transfer orders for two key MACC officers issued yesterday?
No, I do not want only 'yes men', says Najib

No, I do not want only 'yes men', says Najib

UPDATED 1.44PM PM cites Ku Nan as one who disagrees, but behind closed doors.
The gutter state of Malaysian politics

The gutter state of Malaysian politics

2015 will always be a year that will go down in the history books of Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) government is undergoing torment like never before since independence.
'One Umno leader hell bent on burying party'

'One Umno leader hell bent on burying party'

The Johor Umno leader does not name him but the reference is obvious.
BN MP: Najib doesn't need to pay tax on RM2.6b

BN MP: Najib doesn't need to pay tax on RM2.6b

Shahrir says the tax should be borne by the donor and not the recipient.
300 gather to denounce The Edge suspension

300 gather to denounce The Edge suspension

UPDATED 2.51PM Protesters march to Bar Council to rally for press freedom.
A very long day at MACC

A very long day at MACC

Rumours ran wild inside the under-siege graft-fighters' headquarters.
BNBBC: Surely Bank Negara aware of RM2.6b

BNBBC: Surely Bank Negara aware of RM2.6b

Shahrir defends Najib's donation deposits, claiming authorities aware.
Ex-DPM: Those blinded by 'yes men' won't quit

Ex-DPM: Those blinded by 'yes men' won't quit

UPDATED 12.21PM Flattery has dulled them to own faults, says Muhyiddin.
More clamour for gov’t control over news portals

More clamour for gov’t control over news portals

New amendments to the law require news portals to be registered.
Donation-gate grips public despite MH370 'find'

Donation-gate grips public despite MH370 'find'

YOURSAY 'There is no need for PM to make the announcement in middle of the night. '
Daughter: Bahri saved millions from swindlers

Daughter: Bahri saved millions from swindlers

She questions transfer to PMD, asking if he is to expose more crooks there.
KJ describes sudden MACC transfers as intimidation

KJ describes sudden MACC transfers as intimidation

He couldn't stand by and watch an institution like MACC being taken apart.
'MACC visited Goldman office in 1MDB probe'

'MACC visited Goldman office in 1MDB probe'

In aiding 1MDB bond deals, Goldman Sachs earned about US$590m.
Opposition denies plot with Muhyiddin to oust Najib

Opposition denies plot with Muhyiddin to oust Najib

UPDATED 4.58PM Umno is seeking a plausible reason to kick Muhyiddin out.
An extended tragic soap opera in Malaiseyia

An extended tragic soap opera in Malaiseyia

YOURSAY ‘Will there be a happy ending? Or sequel after sequel with no end in sight?’
In clearing PM, law is made to stand on its head

In clearing PM, law is made to stand on its head

YOURSAY ‘PM is bound to disclose source of this mother of all donations.’
It’s Najib who should give nation a chance

It’s Najib who should give nation a chance

YOURSAY ‘The PM has had many chances to come clean on the ‘donation’.’
Zahid: Gov’t to hit hard on Sarawak anti-federalists

Zahid: Gov’t to hit hard on Sarawak anti-federalists

He says such close relationship is vital for the state and country to prosper.
Khairul: Urging for Muhyiddin to resign absurd

Khairul: Urging for Muhyiddin to resign absurd

Umno Youth vice-chief says the movement should respect its leaders.
Opposition denounces transfer of graftbusters

Opposition denounces transfer of graftbusters

Wan Azizah says it is clear there is ongoing interference and threat against MACC.