Archive - 13 August 2015

14 online abuse cases taken to court, says MCMC

14 online abuse cases taken to court, says MCMC

Cases involve offences under Section 211 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
I am just looking out for bumis, says Ismail Sabri

I am just looking out for bumis, says Ismail Sabri

'Why should I be accused of being a racist when I want to help the bumiputeras?'
IGP: Cops will use drone technology by year end

IGP: Cops will use drone technology by year end

He says it is for monitoring situations such as illegal gatherings and neighbourhood patrols.
PAS to act on members involved in GHB, says veep

PAS to act on members involved in GHB, says veep

PAS sec-gen will table a report on their activities to its central leadership soon.
Cops reject rally notice for Bersih 4

Cops reject rally notice for Bersih 4

Bersih chairperson says police insisted on more information and documents.
'I can be held for talking on individual accounts'

'I can be held for talking on individual accounts'

UPDATED 11.55PM Zeti says law made it difficult to talk on RM2.6b deposit.
PM blames 'excessive political play' for RM woes

PM blames 'excessive political play' for RM woes

Najib cites this as one of the reasons behind the weakening currency.
'Arul Kanda frank, honest and all smiles'

'Arul Kanda frank, honest and all smiles'

How some people would love to wipe that smile from his face, says ex-editor.
2015-08-13

2015-08-13

IGP: Bank Negara officials probed under FSA

IGP: Bank Negara officials probed under FSA

It's on information leaks and cops can now use Financial Services Act, he says.
Vocal MACC adviser quits as Media Prima chief

Vocal MACC adviser quits as Media Prima chief

UPDATED 7.07PM Resignation comes amidst speculation he will be removed.
Resignations in PAS a cleansing process, says Hadi

Resignations in PAS a cleansing process, says Hadi

He stresses that PAS has received more applications for membership.
Dr M joins hands with Ku Li to oust Najib?

Dr M joins hands with Ku Li to oust Najib?

The former foes met on Tuesday as claims swirl it was over a common adversary.
IGP: Anonymous cyber threat is from overseas

IGP: Anonymous cyber threat is from overseas

UPDATED 6.50PM Top cop says police don't know whether hacktivist is Malaysian or foreigner.
Reports filed against chief sec, PSD head

Reports filed against chief sec, PSD head

UPDATED 9.50PM Reports filed with MACC over obstruction of probe.
Malay DAP activist probed for old 'seditious' post

Malay DAP activist probed for old 'seditious' post

UPDATED 6.16PM Syefura shocked as her FB entry was from last year.
Anina may face action over hard-hitting speech

Anina may face action over hard-hitting speech

Those whose speeches breach party ethics can expect this, says Umno sec-gen.
Penang's 'City of Dreams' project MOU signed

Penang's 'City of Dreams' project MOU signed

The huge wellness and health facility will move ahead despite residents' protest.
Mukhriz: Crude speech, but look at the message

Mukhriz: Crude speech, but look at the message

UPDATED 5.58PM MB reacts to Langkawi Umno delegate's 'kencing' speech.
Ex-NST editor: Will KJ go in for the kill?

Ex-NST editor: Will KJ go in for the kill?

Kadir Jasin says he has the chance to change the course of nation's history.
Nestle granted relief by court as Maggi recall overturned

Nestle granted relief by court as Maggi recall overturned

Nestle could restart sales if fresh tests were found to be acceptable.
France to conduct MH370 searches off Reunion

France to conduct MH370 searches off Reunion

MH370 The searches would be shifted to the periphery of the initial area scoured.
'Courts erred in hearing bid by transgenders'

'Courts erred in hearing bid by transgenders'

Shafee says this in regard to laws against Muslim men cross-dressing.
Tengku Adnan zips lips on RM2.6b poser

Tengku Adnan zips lips on RM2.6b poser

Cannot comment, he says on ex-DPM's claim he was at PM's briefing.
Mustapa: Gov’t to take steps to defend ringgit

Mustapa: Gov’t to take steps to defend ringgit

The move is also to aid entrepreneurs affected by the uncertain global economy.
'PKR suit against Najib may work in PM's favour'

'PKR suit against Najib may work in PM's favour'

The suit could render debate on RM2.6b donation to Najib sub judice, says Kadir.
Utusan's top guns don't buy RM2.6b story?

Utusan's top guns don't buy RM2.6b story?

Even Umno's mouthpiece unconvinced by PM's stand.
PKR-PAS electoral pact is a step too soon

PKR-PAS electoral pact is a step too soon

COMMENT Let situation settle before making deal that may hinder more than help.
The donation was a ‘donation’, okay?

The donation was a ‘donation’, okay?

Najib Abdul Razak has, er, verified receipt of the humongous sum of money indicated in the exposé published by The Wall Street Journal ( WSJ ). That being the case, we are officially permitted to discuss it.
The donation was a ‘donation’, okay?

The donation was a ‘donation’, okay?

Najib Abdul Razak has, er, verified receipt of the humongous sum of money indicated in the exposé published by The Wall Street Journal ( WSJ ). That being the case, we are officially permitted to discuss it.
DAP wants Anwar released for 'gathering of elders'

DAP wants Anwar released for 'gathering of elders'

It has called for ‘Save Malaysia’ summit of politicians and civil society leaders.
Muhyiddin's lass sings to the hearts of M'sians

Muhyiddin's lass sings to the hearts of M'sians

INTERVIEW 'My wish for Malaysia is for all of us to self-reflect and look within one's self.'
Australia rubbishes sonar images are of MH370

Australia rubbishes sonar images are of MH370

MH370 ‘These are old images, discounted months ago,’ says a spokesperson.
Book on Dr M's 'sins' launched

Book on Dr M's 'sins' launched

UPDATED 6.51PM 'Dosa-dosa Mahathir' documents his 'failures' as PM.
Another financial scandal in the making?

Another financial scandal in the making?

MP SPEAKS The firm of Zahid Hamidi’s brother stands to make RM4.5b.
As ringgit falls, Nazir rues political distraction

As ringgit falls, Nazir rues political distraction

But minister Salleh Keruak sees silver lining in the depreciating ringgit.
MTUC: Heavy job losses amid RM2.6b scandal

MTUC: Heavy job losses amid RM2.6b scandal

Thousands of jobs at risk as investors lose confidence and shy away, it says.
Malaysia’s 2Q GDP grows 4.9pct, outlook steady

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP grows 4.9pct, outlook steady

The Malaysian economy is expected to remain on a steady growth path
Bank Negara wants AG to act on 1MDB

Bank Negara wants AG to act on 1MDB

UPDATED 3.36PM It all rests In the hands of the newly-minted attorney-general.
PKR: Public varsities' lower intake unwise

PKR: Public varsities' lower intake unwise

Party says budget cuts which led to the reduced intake not a good fiscal move.
Zeti not quitting, to helm Bank Negara until 2016

Zeti not quitting, to helm Bank Negara until 2016

'I certainly will remain in office until my term ends,' says central bank head.
Bank Negara: No need to peg ringgit

Bank Negara: No need to peg ringgit

'We've moved on from capital controls,' BNM governor tells reporters.
Court postpones anti-GST protest case to Oct 19

Court postpones anti-GST protest case to Oct 19

This is pending a letter to AGC asking for charges to be dropped, says lawyer.
Grandma’s gangsta chicken curry

Grandma’s gangsta chicken curry

Growing up jumping chickens in a kampong.
Bursa M'sia snaps losing streak to open higher

Bursa M'sia snaps losing streak to open higher

Gainers led losers 284 to 120, while 166 counters remained unchanged.
So Najib’s cash haul is now worth RM2.81b

So Najib’s cash haul is now worth RM2.81b

YOURSAY ‘We have to learn to live with 30 to 50pct less purchasing power.’
'PM should be subject to Section 124B probe'

'PM should be subject to Section 124B probe'

A PM compromised by RM2.6b in foreign funds is the real threat.
Ringgit slips back to 4.00 level

Ringgit slips back to 4.00 level

It briefly touched the 3.99 against the greenback in early trading today.
Instead of Low Yat 2, name it Plaza Ismail Sabri

Instead of Low Yat 2, name it Plaza Ismail Sabri

YOURSAY ‘Who says our ministers are bereft of intellect and resourceful ideas?’
Pua vows more 1MDB fireworks in Parliament

Pua vows more 1MDB fireworks in Parliament

I will pursue it in Parliament till the end, the MP tells a DAP fundraising dinner.
1MDB upbeat on cutting debts in six months

1MDB upbeat on cutting debts in six months

This will be through measures being undertaken now, says Arul Kanda.
'Nothing2hide' Umno must reveal foreign donor

'Nothing2hide' Umno must reveal foreign donor

YOURSAY ‘Rahman, best to clarify the donation, its aim, how it was used.’
Ismail Sabri: Low Yat 2 nothing to do with racism

Ismail Sabri: Low Yat 2 nothing to do with racism

Mentioning ‘Low Yat’ is for people to visualise it, says the controversial minister.
Bersih 4, Martin Luther King, Jr and justice matters

Bersih 4, Martin Luther King, Jr and justice matters

I was speechless, confounded with the series of incidents in my beloved country unfolding before my eyes. It was simply unbridled abuse of power.
Export-commodity prices and the ringgit

Export-commodity prices and the ringgit

If we look at the big picture, the ringgit has been badly affected by confirmed as well as expected macroeconomic decisions in two of our major trading partners.
1MDB’s debts not affected by fall in ringgit, says Arul

1MDB’s debts not affected by fall in ringgit, says Arul

The firm's chief says the company is able to pay its US dollar external debts.
JACC confirms flaperon is from MH370

JACC confirms flaperon is from MH370

MH370 The piece of debris was discovered on Reunion Island on July 29.
'Najib hallucinating that three million support him'

'Najib hallucinating that three million support him'

So says Langkawi Wanita delegate, whose video blasting PM has gone viral.
Bersih volunteers nabbed over 'misunderstanding'

Bersih volunteers nabbed over 'misunderstanding'

However the duo was freed after lawyers including Ambiga came to their rescue.
Muhyiddin mural gets Kluang folk all abuzz

Muhyiddin mural gets Kluang folk all abuzz

Images of the mural surface online and have been traced to a local actor.
Foreign donations okay for Umno, not for others

Foreign donations okay for Umno, not for others

YOURSAY ‘Umno can take money from foreign sources but no one else can do so.’
Too many laws broken by RM2.6b 'donation'

Too many laws broken by RM2.6b 'donation'

YOURSAY ‘Some can justify a dastardly crime with the most bizarre reasoning.’
PM's Mid-East connections raised in civil suit

PM's Mid-East connections raised in civil suit

Opposition leaders claim issuance of 1MDB bonds 'favourable to Aabar'.