Archive - 10 August 2015

PBB a reliable and trusted partner, says Najib

PBB a reliable and trusted partner, says Najib

'It is a very successful political ally of ours. It is a very winning formula so why should we change it?'
Adenan: PBB will get 5 of 11 new S'wak state seats

Adenan: PBB will get 5 of 11 new S'wak state seats

The party has continued to deliver without fail to BN, says the chief minister.
1MDB: Dr M's allegations recycled and unproven

1MDB: Dr M's allegations recycled and unproven

UPDATED 10PM It says old claims cast slurs on the firm and affects daily operations.
'DPM, stop Umno's right slide to woo non-Malays'

'DPM, stop Umno's right slide to woo non-Malays'

Saifuddin says speaking a few words in Chinese not enough.
Ali Hamsa: MACC transfers unrelated to 1MDB probe

Ali Hamsa: MACC transfers unrelated to 1MDB probe

Ali Hamsa says he had a face-to-face discussion with the two officers.
Affin Bank acquires land in TRX to build HQ

Affin Bank acquires land in TRX to build HQ

The land had been valued at RM262m, and the new building will cost RM300m.
Malaysia to inspect ‘plane debris’ found in Maldives

Malaysia to inspect ‘plane debris’ found in Maldives

MH370 But it cautions it's too early to set any connection with MH370.
'More Malays identify as Muslim first'

'More Malays identify as Muslim first'

UPDATED 8.25PM But this doesn't affect voting pattern, says Merdeka Center poll.
Rulers urged to discuss lack of confidence in Najib

Rulers urged to discuss lack of confidence in Najib

Pokok Sena MP asks Conference of Rulers to hold emergency meeting on this.
Reinstating MACC duo is good news, says Dr M

Reinstating MACC duo is good news, says Dr M

Dr M hopes reinstated duo will get cracking and question PM on RM2.6b 'donation'.
MB wants MBI to probe photo uploaded on social media

MB wants MBI to probe photo uploaded on social media

The picture shows a hawker looking at her wares strewn on the road.
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2015-08-10

Experts: Only black box can shed light on MH370 mystery

Experts: Only black box can shed light on MH370 mystery

MH370 The black box would contain a recording of various vital aspects of the flight.
Zahid not necessarily the successor, says Dr M

Zahid not necessarily the successor, says Dr M

UPDATED 7.15PM Muhyiddin is still Umno No 2 and thus next in line, says Mahathir.
Johor Umno set to discuss crooked bridge soon

Johor Umno set to discuss crooked bridge soon

Md Jais Sarday says it was  up to the liaison committee to decide on the issue.
Dr M: Street demo to oust Najib only as last resort

Dr M: Street demo to oust Najib only as last resort

UPDATED 6.55PM He also says the way out of Malaysia's crisis is to remove Najib.
Learn from MACC transfer episode, says Low

Learn from MACC transfer episode, says Low

UPDATED 6.45PM MACC should operate outside normal civil service structure.
Anti-Najib speech at Wanita meet goes viral

Anti-Najib speech at Wanita meet goes viral

A Wanita Umno members takes PM to task for lying to party members.
How to defeat Bersih 4 if you were Najib?

How to defeat Bersih 4 if you were Najib?

COMMENT I believe there will be enough patriotic folk to beat the psywar.
Perkasa to MACC: Act without fear or favour

Perkasa to MACC: Act without fear or favour

It is a matter of justice, says the Malay rights group on the 1MDB probe.
Anwar won't be PM, Zaid tells DAP

Anwar won't be PM, Zaid tells DAP

Zaid Ibrahim says Malaysians accept Nurul Izzah as PM-in-waiting.
PAS hopes Pak Lah's men in cabinet do what's right

PAS hopes Pak Lah's men in cabinet do what's right

PAS tells cabinet to tackle economy, not just defend Najib.
Khairy wants Parliament sitting to pick PAC chair

Khairy wants Parliament sitting to pick PAC chair

As soon as possible, for the 1MDB scandal is a big issue, says Umno Youth chief.
'With MACC duo back, get truth about charge sheet'

'With MACC duo back, get truth about charge sheet'

Nurul Izzah wants probe to continue and Najib's purported charge sheet to be confirmed.
‘Johor DAP willing to work with state Umno’

‘Johor DAP willing to work with state Umno’

If Johor Umno says goodbye to federal Umno, says state DAP chief Liew Chin Tong.
Return all seized MACC items, police urged

Return all seized MACC items, police urged

NGO group Giat Coalition wants end to threats, intimidation against MACC.
Fans see red at KJ likening Liverpool FC to PAS

Fans see red at KJ likening Liverpool FC to PAS

'Supporting Liverpool is like supporting PAS. They never win,' minister says.
Prison walls no barrier to Anwar's birthday bash

Prison walls no barrier to Anwar's birthday bash

Anwar's family and supporters cut cake and serenade him outside the gates.
Calls for Anwar's release raised the world over

Calls for Anwar's release raised the world over

Former world leaders, intellectuals mark jailed PKR leader's 68th birthday.
SRC probe is back on, says MACC

SRC probe is back on, says MACC

UPDATED 3.19PM MACC's No 3 promises an independent and professional probe.
DAP wants new PAC chief by Aug 31

DAP wants new PAC chief by Aug 31

By Merdeka Day, it wants PAC up and running, and resuming 1MDB probe.
‘Reserves fall by 16.6pct, weak ringgit to persist’

‘Reserves fall by 16.6pct, weak ringgit to persist’

KINIBIZ The ringgit is likely to remain weak on the back of ongoing uncertainties.
Three admit causing hurt at Low Yat Plaza ruckus

Three admit causing hurt at Low Yat Plaza ruckus

UPDATED 3.50PM Court fines them RM1,800 each, or two months’ jail.
Zahid hopes 1998 Umno crisis won't repeat

Zahid hopes 1998 Umno crisis won't repeat

On Muhyiddin's removal, he says it was tough when Dr M sacked Anwar.
Ex-model in public indecency case fit to stand trial

Ex-model in public indecency case fit to stand trial

Persana Avril allegedly stripped in public at a chicken rice shop in Jalan Petaling.
The prime minister needs to walk the talk

The prime minister needs to walk the talk

COMMENT He should answer the questions in the minds of the rakyat.
Mysterious hands at work!

Mysterious hands at work!

Mysterious events take place in Malaysia. There seems to be no one accountable or courageous enough to say that they have been directed to take a particular course of action.
When silence speaks volumes for new AG

When silence speaks volumes for new AG

YOURSAY Nation watching closely how he deals with Najib and 1MDB.
Ringgit’s shady dealings

Ringgit’s shady dealings

KINIBIZ The embattled currency runs back to Tiger for some counselling.
PM’s son: Attacks on Najib cause nation to suffer

PM’s son: Attacks on Najib cause nation to suffer

Nazifuddin says economy will falter as investors shy away, currency value falls.
PM couldn't control task force, says Dr M

PM couldn't control task force, says Dr M

The special task force was too independent, so PM dismantled it, says Dr M.
Dr M says democracy is dead, wants PM probed

Dr M says democracy is dead, wants PM probed

UPDATED 12.27PM Dr M says PM subverted gov't institutions to stay in power.
Setia Haruman unveils the next concept homes for Cyberjaya

Setia Haruman unveils the next concept homes for Cyberjaya

Setia Haruman Sdn Bhd, Master Developer of Cyberjaya, launched its Ceria Residences Sales Gallery and 2 Show Units on 1st August 2015, unveiling the next generation of homes for Cyberjaya catering to the larger and growing families.
Mahathir: I needed only RM10m, not RM2.6b

Mahathir: I needed only RM10m, not RM2.6b

UPDATED 1.17PM 'Why RM2.6b for GE? To bribe politicians or rig the elections?'
Two transferred senior MACC officers reinstated

Two transferred senior MACC officers reinstated

This follows a meeting they had with PSD director-general, say sources.
RM2.6b donation claim is 'bulls**t', concurs Dr M

RM2.6b donation claim is 'bulls**t', concurs Dr M

UPDATED 12.20PM Arabs are generous, but not that generous, says Mahathir.
Kit Siang: This would not happen if Anwar was PM

Kit Siang: This would not happen if Anwar was PM

DAP supremo says this as Anwar celebrates his 68th b'day in Sungai Buloh prison.
Empowering ethnic ties? Is it a joke?

Empowering ethnic ties? Is it a joke?

COMMENT No changes if our racist political, social and economic systems stay.
Cops must be free of 'political interference'

Cops must be free of 'political interference'

Suhakam says police recent actions akin to 'perverting justice'.
Youth group: Turn on headlights to protest gov't

Youth group: Turn on headlights to protest gov't

This is one of five resolutions drawn up at the Save Malaysia Youth Summit. 
Grave concerns among dons and intellectuals

Grave concerns among dons and intellectuals

A total of 87 sign a note to all concern on their fears about 1MDB imbroglio.
Eight ways Najib and Dr M are alike

Eight ways Najib and Dr M are alike

The rakyat must start to think as Malaysians.
Zahid flexes Mandarin skills to woo Chinese

Zahid flexes Mandarin skills to woo Chinese

UPDATED 11.49AM He mentions foster dad to show he's not 'anti-Chinese'.
Six questions for Zahid on Bangladeshi workers

Six questions for Zahid on Bangladeshi workers

MP SPEAKS If unable to answer, Zahid Hamidi should do his homework first.
Penang gov’t solidly behind Harapan Baru

Penang gov’t solidly behind Harapan Baru

No one in Penang gov't will go against this decision, says CM Lim Guan Eng.
RM2.6b poser - Shahrir’s creative take on tax law

RM2.6b poser - Shahrir’s creative take on tax law

YOURSAY ‘All seem to have an answer, except for the one who kept the money.’
Mat Sabu: Befriend Umno and out you go

Mat Sabu: Befriend Umno and out you go

This GHB stand seen as a warning to PAS leaders as well who are coy with Umno.
To save one man, every civil servant dispensable

To save one man, every civil servant dispensable

YOURSAY ‘Selfish politicians are using civil servants to hang on to power.’
Air indoors more polluted than outdoors

Air indoors more polluted than outdoors

Mention air pollution and most people will immediately think along the lines of haze, exhaust fumes, smog from factories – basically the air outdoors.

 
Transferred senior MACC officers to meet PSD

Transferred senior MACC officers to meet PSD

They will also meet with the gov't chief secretary, says Shahidan Kassim.