Archive - 16 August 2015

Mukhriz 'uncomfortable' over RM2.6b issue

Mukhriz 'uncomfortable' over RM2.6b issue

'Initially we denied, but when MACC came out with a report, we admit it,' says Mukhriz.
PM: More money for BN MPs next year

PM: More money for BN MPs next year

UPDATED 9PM Before it was RM1m, now RM5m but next year even more.
'Why didn't PM use proper channels?'

'Why didn't PM use proper channels?'

UPDATED 10PM Don't just ask division heads via Whatsapp, says Pontian division head.
IGP: Bersih 4 focused on toppling gov’t

IGP: Bersih 4 focused on toppling gov’t

This is shown by its willingness for demos that affect lives of public, he says.
Tampin Umno Youth backs motion for PM to resign

Tampin Umno Youth backs motion for PM to resign

It's in light of integrity issues like the RM2.6bil deposited in his account.
Indonesian plane crashes in Papua

Indonesian plane crashes in Papua

UPDATED 10.30PM It is unsure if any of the 54 people on board survived.
Cheers for Muhyiddin, jeers for Ahmad Maslan

Cheers for Muhyiddin, jeers for Ahmad Maslan

UPDATED 9PM Even Muhyiddin had to come to Ahmad Maslan's defence.
PM wants Umno to drop political funding talk

PM wants Umno to drop political funding talk

Focus on serving the people, not political funding, the PM tells Umno members.
'PM's RM2.6b was thanks for fighting IS'

'PM's RM2.6b was thanks for fighting IS'

As well as championing Sunni Islam, says an Umno division chief.
Muhyiddin laments long wait for 1MDB probe

Muhyiddin laments long wait for 1MDB probe

UPDATED 8.32PM 'Must we wait until the moon falls on our lap?' asks ex-DPM.
Ku Li surges forward in PM sweepstakes

Ku Li surges forward in PM sweepstakes

COMMENT From heading to obscurity, Razaleigh's now seen as a contender.
Take care of your AirAsia, minister tells Tony

Take care of your AirAsia, minister tells Tony

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says AirAsia boss should focus less on what gov't should do.
Zahid: Umno plotter to topple gov't has repented

Zahid: Umno plotter to topple gov't has repented

He was trying to oust Najib but now realises his action was wrong says DPM.
Topple gov't not same as topple BN, admits minister

Topple gov't not same as topple BN, admits minister

The PM and his cabinet may exit, but party remains in power, says minister.
PM questions truth of articles in Sarawak Report

PM questions truth of articles in Sarawak Report

UPDATED 5.23PM 'Are the emails true? Have they been doctored?' Najib queries.
Abdul Rahman: Task force on PM's RM2.6b 'illegal'

Abdul Rahman: Task force on PM's RM2.6b 'illegal'

It was illegally constituted and not supposed to probe the PM, he says.
After Low Yat 2, Utusan tells Ismail keep it up

After Low Yat 2, Utusan tells Ismail keep it up

It blasts critics against minister’s proposal for electronics mall for Malay entrepreneurs.
'Najib had to stop charge sheet from being served'

'Najib had to stop charge sheet from being served'

The PM had to ‘take out’ people, says minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
1MDB uninterested in Pua's 'chicken challenge'

1MDB uninterested in Pua's 'chicken challenge'

Scandal-ridden fund regurgitates response that Pua is recycling allegations.
PM: Dr M’s RM10m polls spending 'irrational'

PM: Dr M’s RM10m polls spending 'irrational'

UPDATED 3.54PM Najib says contest deposits alone RM41m, besides ‘T shirts’, meetings.
Cayman funds still mystery Arul must answer

Cayman funds still mystery Arul must answer

MP SPEAKS From redeemed, to cash to assets to ‘units’, where is money now?
'Yes, act on Umno leaders out to topple gov’t'

'Yes, act on Umno leaders out to topple gov’t'

Shafie Apdal reacts to DPM Zahid's claim Umno leader aims to bring down gov't.
DAP questions PM's sincerity in funding reform

DAP questions PM's sincerity in funding reform

Kit Siang says what reform, when Najib can’t even explain his own RM2.6b donation.
Minister mum on SR's Najib US$650m poser

Minister mum on SR's Najib US$650m poser

UPDATED 1.05PM Salleh Keruak refuses to comment on ‘donations’ to PM.
A PM who can’t tell right from wrong

A PM who can’t tell right from wrong

YOURSAY 'It would've gone into party account and members would know.'
Salleh defends Zahid's insider coup claim

Salleh defends Zahid's insider coup claim

He believes DPM must have basis for 'smelling' a plot to oust the gov't.
Governing political funding to condone graft?

Governing political funding to condone graft?

COMMENT The politics behind this plan is something mysterious and suspicious.
Some Umno divisions start shunning Mukhriz

Some Umno divisions start shunning Mukhriz

They have cancelled their invites to officially open AGM, says Kedah MB.
The law has always been there on political funding

The law has always been there on political funding

COMMENT A PM can only govern the country through moral stature.
Enough laws to go after Najib

Enough laws to go after Najib

YOURSAY ‘It’s just that law enforcement agencies are under your thumb.’
PM has lost moral authority on funding reform

PM has lost moral authority on funding reform

YOURSAY ‘Not until he clears the air over the monies in his bank accounts.’