Archive - 14 August 2015

MAHB, unit deny any sum due or owing to AirAsia

MAHB, unit deny any sum due or owing to AirAsia

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, it says AirAsia claims unjustified and unsupported by any particulars.
Nik Abduh: Leave PAS if not confident with leadership

Nik Abduh: Leave PAS if not confident with leadership

He says this would be the best solution to PAS' internal crisis.
Ahmad Said to ex-DPM: Welcome to Rejects Club

Ahmad Said to ex-DPM: Welcome to Rejects Club

Former T'ganu MB says this at the Kemaman Umno AGM, to loud cheers.
Bersih: No Unit Amal but 2,000 security volunteers

Bersih: No Unit Amal but 2,000 security volunteers

The coalition says donations and response nationwide have been good.
Petronas profits fall 47pct in second quarter

Petronas profits fall 47pct in second quarter

KINIBIZ CEO says to expect more austerity measures to manage costs.
SUPP: Bar Ismail Sabri from entering S’wak

SUPP: Bar Ismail Sabri from entering S’wak

Its Youth leaders urge after lodging a police report for ‘sedition' against minister.
Petronas to pay dividend despite cash shortfall

Petronas to pay dividend despite cash shortfall

KINIBIZ It will have to draw on cash reserves to meet commitment to gov’t.
Utusan wins appeal over Guan Eng’s suit

Utusan wins appeal over Guan Eng’s suit

Court of Appeal sets aside order for it to pay RM200,000 in damages to the CM.
Killing off task force raises suspicion, says Muhyiddin

Killing off task force raises suspicion, says Muhyiddin

It makes it seem like there is interference, says ex-DPM Muhyiddin.
Zeti shifts burden to other agencies

Zeti shifts burden to other agencies

Dare we hope for some answers soon?
'PM said he'd tell ex-AG to clear air on RM2.6b'

'PM said he'd tell ex-AG to clear air on RM2.6b'

Muhyiddin says PM told him this following WSJ's shocking allegation.
PM: No laws yet, can't say what's right or wrong

PM: No laws yet, can't say what's right or wrong

UPDATED 7.22PM PM says this in regard to political funding or donations.
Members should give priority to Umno, says Hisham

Members should give priority to Umno, says Hisham

They should should avoid getting involved in major issue, says the party veep.
Another accident due to poor temporary structures

Another accident due to poor temporary structures

Such shock and disappointment we feel that another building under construction has had one of its floors collapse. Just like the incident in Alor Gajah two months ago, the temporary structure holding up the floors (that had not yet set) was not strong enough. It was reported that weak recycled items were used as the temporary structure. Why did the contractor decide this was the best way to go?
'Don't be influenced to hate Umno leaders'

'Don't be influenced to hate Umno leaders'

Cheras Umno chief warns members against those out to destory party.
PM unveils political funding plan for GE14

PM unveils political funding plan for GE14

UPDATED 6.59PM The plan will be drawn up by a newly formed committee.

Listen to grassroots, Shafie urges Umno

Listen to grassroots, Shafie urges Umno

UPDATED 8.03PM He says this amid controversial motions by Semporna Youth.
Masing's vow as vacuous as PM's on S'wak rights

Masing's vow as vacuous as PM's on S'wak rights

COMMENT Endearments used by Najib are as idle as Masing’s BN pledge to PM.
SRS to handle Penang's RM27b transport plan

SRS to handle Penang's RM27b transport plan

Chief minister announces the selection, says based on company's expertise.
I'll reveal more dirt on TIA, says ex-T'ganu MB

I'll reveal more dirt on TIA, says ex-T'ganu MB

UPDATED 7.50PM Ahmad Said claims he has more to divulge on the firm.
Ex-T'ganu MB: Najib cannot buy me

Ex-T'ganu MB: Najib cannot buy me

UPDATED 7.34PM 'The PM can't buy me with posts or millions,' says Ahmad Said.
Ex-MB takes a dig at RM2.6b in PM's account

Ex-MB takes a dig at RM2.6b in PM's account

UPDATED 7.38PM Reps will be rich with donations coming in, says Ahmad Said.
‘Bubble girl’ Marissa Hani dies

‘Bubble girl’ Marissa Hani dies

She was the first child in M’sia to have undergone a bone  marrow transplant.
PKR leader feels sorry for ignored Umno lot

PKR leader feels sorry for ignored Umno lot

UPDATED 5.07PM Rafizi says Umno grassroots are being ignored by leaders.
DAP calls ex-rep who joined PAS 'second-class'

DAP calls ex-rep who joined PAS 'second-class'

Sum Cheok Leng earns the label after he joins the PAS Supporters' Congress.
Jokowi vows to tame Indonesia corruption

Jokowi vows to tame Indonesia corruption

He has largely failed to live up to expectations of better governance and faster growth
Maldives debris not from MH370, says Liow

Maldives debris not from MH370, says Liow

MH370 Some pieces were not even from a plane, according to the investigators.
12 firefighters among 54 killed in Tianjin blasts

12 firefighters among 54 killed in Tianjin blasts

Hosing water on blaze could have contributed to two blasts in warehouse.
The Edge disappointed, but won't appeal

The Edge disappointed, but won't appeal

The media group says it respects court decision not to grant a stay on suspension orders.
Bersih 4 and the RM2.6b Man

Bersih 4 and the RM2.6b Man

The biggest stumbling block to change is Najib.
Withdraw suspension of students, UIA told

Withdraw suspension of students, UIA told

Suaram says UIA is bringing political belief into an educational institution.
Semporna Youth wants Umno polls next year

Semporna Youth wants Umno polls next year

Its two other motions - Najib must go on leave and 1MDB issue be transparent.
Learn from Zeti, pro-Najib blog jabs MACC

Learn from Zeti, pro-Najib blog jabs MACC

'There were no controversies, special prayers or childish statements from BNM.'

‘Phone theft’ accused to send representation to AG

‘Phone theft’ accused to send representation to AG

The incident had allegedly occurred at Low Yat Plaza, triggering a fracas.
Fallen tree derails KTM services near Segambut

Fallen tree derails KTM services near Segambut

Trains using the line were delayed by more than 30 minutes, says a spokesperson.
Local polls - roundtable event on moving forward

Local polls - roundtable event on moving forward

Civil society will meet in Penang next month to discuss implementation plans.
Loss of confidence in PM is not a crime

Loss of confidence in PM is not a crime

COMMENT Citizens should be able to express their opinion openly and peacefully.
Five ways to save the Malaysian economy

Five ways to save the Malaysian economy

MP SPEAKS We badly need new and able finance minister, not to say PM.
PAS recruits ex-state rep who quit DAP

PAS recruits ex-state rep who quit DAP

Ex-Bercham state rep Sum Cheok Leng will join PAS Supporters Congress.
Cleanse our system of race-based politics

Cleanse our system of race-based politics

Just within this last week, there has been two cases of racist Umno ministers showing their true colours through their absurd statements.
Ringgit fall others' fault but never PM's, says Azmin

Ringgit fall others' fault but never PM's, says Azmin

Selangor MB points out PM cites a variety of factors but never himself.
We're with you, BN leaders assure Najib

We're with you, BN leaders assure Najib

UPDATED 1.46PM James Masing says BN party bosses have all pledged their support.
Arul to Pua: 1MDB already most probed company

Arul to Pua: 1MDB already most probed company

Arul says this after the PJ Utara MP challenged him to an open dialogue. 
Bursa ends mid-day below 1,600-points level

Bursa ends mid-day below 1,600-points level

Turnover stood at 1.20 billion shares worth RM989.90 million.
Mind-boggling that we now implore God’s intervention

Mind-boggling that we now implore God’s intervention

One of the greater things about Malaysians is that we believe in prayers. The number of places of worship and prayer places that crowd the Malaysian landscape is indeed most reassuring and in many ways attests to our strong believe in prayer. At least in this troubled world and times, we witness here in this country humanity’s rooted faith in God.
I’m not a currency expert and I was directly affected

I’m not a currency expert and I was directly affected

An open letter to Goh Wei Liang and Victor Goh
Dr M told to zip it, stop criticising Najib

Dr M told to zip it, stop criticising Najib

Writer Syed Hussein Alattas says Dr M was a failure as prime minister.
Confusion over apology in Khalid-Saifuddin case

Confusion over apology in Khalid-Saifuddin case

UPDATED 5.55PM This is over ex-S'gor MB's defamation suit against PKR leader.
Edge fails to get stay order on suspensions

Edge fails to get stay order on suspensions

UPDATED 1.55PM High Court rules ban stays until outcome of judicial review.
Admin changes in the name of autonomy?

Admin changes in the name of autonomy?

COMMENT What is needed is a more fundamental approach to autonomy.
Ringgit sees sharp plunge despite PM's assurances

Ringgit sees sharp plunge despite PM's assurances

UPDATED 12.30PM It sinks past RM4 mark to 4.1223 this morning.
Justo to plead guilty for blackmail charge

Justo to plead guilty for blackmail charge

As such there will be no full hearing in the Thai court, says his lawyer.
State stand on PM, Gan tells MCA 'sleepwalkers'

State stand on PM, Gan tells MCA 'sleepwalkers'

Former veep Gan Ping Sieu chides Liow, party bigwigs for ‘political sleepwalking’.
PAS to send only two reps for Bersih 4 rally

PAS to send only two reps for Bersih 4 rally

This is because the party would have its own gathering later, explains Hadi.
Leave God out of our 1MDB mess

Leave God out of our 1MDB mess

YOURSAY 'Everyone, from the crook to the innocent is seeking divine intervention.'
Utusan editor: We are not like Harakah

Utusan editor: We are not like Harakah

Ku Seman, in hot water for questioning Najib’s RM2.6b, defends Utusan.
Rafizi holds special prayers to ‘save M’sia’

Rafizi holds special prayers to ‘save M’sia’

This follows similar special prayers by MACC and the embattled PM.
MP dares Arul to debate after ‘open book’ claim

MP dares Arul to debate after ‘open book’ claim

If 1MDB’s chief says company blameless, why fear debate, asks Tony Pua.
The lessons from Humpty Dumpty’s fall

The lessons from Humpty Dumpty’s fall

COMMENT The king should learn never to react to rumours told to him.
Hello, asking PM to leave is not toppling gov’t

Hello, asking PM to leave is not toppling gov’t

YOURSAY ‘Clean gov’t, clean elections - surely police want the same thing?’
2015-08-14

2015-08-14

Umno meet put off 'not because Najib's afraid'

Umno meet put off 'not because Najib's afraid'

Nazri denies chief is afraid to convene meeting over fear of being grilled.
Did Bank Negara miss RM2.6b transaction?

Did Bank Negara miss RM2.6b transaction?

YOURSAY ‘After weeks of investigation, is this the best Zeti can come up with?’