Archive - 20 August 2015

PM: No one should hijack my obligation to lead

PM: No one should hijack my obligation to lead

Najib takes a swipe at Dr M, saying he serves the people, not 'one man'.

MACC excluded from new task force probing 1MDB

MACC excluded from new task force probing 1MDB

Acting chief commissioner Mohd Shukri confirms in Sin Chew night edition.

At least 10 involved in central Bangkok bombing

At least 10 involved in central Bangkok bombing

Thai police chief says the group spent months planning the attack.
‘Dr M ringleader in ‘tampered’ 1MDB files?’

‘Dr M ringleader in ‘tampered’ 1MDB files?’

The BNBBC portal asks, in reproducing an article from another website.

Nazir dodges poser on whether PM should quit

Nazir dodges poser on whether PM should quit

But he says those who speak out should not be labelled as economic saboteurs.

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Ambiga: Why we need Bersih 4

Ambiga: Why we need Bersih 4

COMMENT It is because we cannot hand over a broken nation.

Group vows to bring 30,000 to counter Bersih 4

Group vows to bring 30,000 to counter Bersih 4

The group also threatens to camp outside the Bersih chairperson's home.

Azmin asked to break down RM7.65b water deal

Azmin asked to break down RM7.65b water deal

S’gor Umno Youth wants response to ex-MB’s claim that he only talked of RM2bil cost.

More than 4,000 M’sian pilgrims now in Medina

More than 4,000 M’sian pilgrims now in Medina

The pilgrims were scheduled to go to Makkah in stages from Aug 24.

Najib buying off lawmakers, says Mahathir

Najib buying off lawmakers, says Mahathir

UPDATED 7.43PM Ex-PM claims one by one they have changed their stand.

Dr M's formula - Najib out, BN stays

Dr M's formula - Najib out, BN stays

UPDATED 6.57PM If opposition agrees to this, he says it may be able to oust PM.

Expert: Bones buried 60cm-deep at MH17 crash site

Expert: Bones buried 60cm-deep at MH17 crash site

MH17 This is due to the impact of fire and fall, says ACP Hussein Omar Khan.

It is forbidden to topple the gov’t, says Perak mufti

It is forbidden to topple the gov’t, says Perak mufti

Harussani Zakaria says this is because it is not found in Islamic teachings.

Aug 26 for case management in Anwar’s review bid

Aug 26 for case management in Anwar’s review bid

The review application was filed in a bid to set aside his sodomy conviction.

Rivals to face-off at Sept 9 top Umno meet

Rivals to face-off at Sept 9 top Umno meet

Date has been fixed. Muhyiddin, Shafie and Najib will meet for first time since reshuffle.

Go nude in stadium if you want, Ku Nan tells Bersih

Go nude in stadium if you want, Ku Nan tells Bersih

Minister tells Bersih to keep clear of public places like Dataran Merdeka.

Prove 3k PAS members joined, S'gor GHB told

Prove 3k PAS members joined, S'gor GHB told

UPDATED 6.23PM Even if this is true, it’ll have no impact, says S'gor PAS.

Azmin: DEIG to resolve all issues before starting

Azmin: DEIG to resolve all issues before starting

UPDATED 7.28PM He says the entity is looking into all recommendations.

SB deputy director's transfer normal, says IGP

SB deputy director's transfer normal, says IGP

UPDATED 4.54PM Khalid rules out claims of cleansing process in the special branch.

Selcat will not probe Selangor water deal

Selcat will not probe Selangor water deal

This because there is already another select committee, says chief Hannah Yeoh.

Umno man submits 1MDB evidence to Swiss AG

Umno man submits 1MDB evidence to Swiss AG

UPDATED 4.52PM Khairuddin calls for a thorough probe into the matter.

Boat refugee's mysterious death at detention camp

Boat refugee's mysterious death at detention camp

NGO reveals that death certificate did not state the cause of death.

'Blame Indian leaders for stateless Indians'

'Blame Indian leaders for stateless Indians'

They produced a community unable to look after itself, says acting MIC chief Subra.

Nazir: Right actions must be taken to strengthen RM

Nazir: Right actions must be taken to strengthen RM

KINIBIZ He says it is important to properly diagnose the economic headwinds.

Bersih 4 protesters to sleep on the streets

Bersih 4 protesters to sleep on the streets

UPDATED 5.10PM Bersih chief Maria Chin says participants will respect barriers.

Nur Jazlan: Declare assets? It's up to PM

Nur Jazlan: Declare assets? It's up to PM

UPDATED 3.45PM   'Not under my purview', says deputy minister Nur Jazlan.

'Using cops to stop no confidence vote an abuse'

'Using cops to stop no confidence vote an abuse'

Pokok Sena MP says no confidence vote a democratic right, no business of the police.
Poll: Netizens distrust PM, false info fuels confusion

Poll: Netizens distrust PM, false info fuels confusion

Politweet finds a persistent build-up of negative perception towards Najib.

Don't kill 'cash cow' Petronas, Putrajaya told

Don't kill 'cash cow' Petronas, Putrajaya told

MP Sim Tze Tzin is very concerned it's dipping into reserves to pay gov't.

14 JDT supporters held over riot at Larkin Stadium

14 JDT supporters held over riot at Larkin Stadium

Police say they were detained under Section 147/148 of the Penal Code for rioting.

Four M’sian blast victims to be buried in Penang

Four M’sian blast victims to be buried in Penang

The remains will be buried at the Sungai Lembu Chinese cemetery in Bukit Mertajam.

Nur Jazlan: M'sian cops 'world's most tolerant'

Nur Jazlan: M'sian cops 'world's most tolerant'

UPDATED 2.45PM Deputy minister also backs police ban on Bersih 4 rally.

Thai police seek Interpol help to track bomb suspect

Thai police seek Interpol help to track bomb suspect

Police have not determined a motive for the worst ever bomb attack in Thailand.

C4 wants DEIG to answer to assembly, not board

C4 wants DEIG to answer to assembly, not board

This will ensure accountability of its expenditure, it points out.

'Opposition lacks guts to reveal funding'

'Opposition lacks guts to reveal funding'

Umno MP says if revealed, PKR and DAP may suffer credibility crisis.

I spoke facts about Umno, defends Rafizi

I spoke facts about Umno, defends Rafizi

He's in court for 'provocative' comments made against S'gor Umno.

Tony Fernandes: Oil may slip below US$45 per barrel

Tony Fernandes: Oil may slip below US$45 per barrel

AirAsia foresees US$160 million in cost savings next year, he says.

'Shaik Hussein apologised twice to Guan Eng'

'Shaik Hussein apologised twice to Guan Eng'

Penang CM's legal adviser insists the Umno leader did so in the judge's chambers.

GST will continue, says PM

GST will continue, says PM

UPDATED 2.05PM Najib says it is part of fiscal reforms to reduce country’s deficit.

PM: Ringgit not reflecting economic fundamentals

PM: Ringgit not reflecting economic fundamentals

UPDATED 1.59PM He says they are solid, but global market is affecting our currency.
Ringgit won't be pegged, says Zeti

Ringgit won't be pegged, says Zeti

UPDATED 2.35PM She says there's no intention of moving to a less flexible regime.

My three concerns on DEIG

My three concerns on DEIG

ADUN SPEAKS The spirit of accountability and transparency must be upheld.

'DEIG debate shows check-and-balance'

'DEIG debate shows check-and-balance'

Hannah expresses pride in lively debate on Darul Ehsan Investment Group.

Salleh: It's not all doom and gloom in M'sia

Salleh: It's not all doom and gloom in M'sia

The minister accuses opposition and gov't critics of painting bleak scenario.
PM assures Bank Negara's independence

PM assures Bank Negara's independence

UPDATED 1.35PM Bank Negara's responsibility to manage monetary policies, says PM.

Increasing allocations for MPs from BN shows bias

Increasing allocations for MPs from BN shows bias

MP SPEAKS An example of the BN marginalising opposition areas.

In ringgit rout, S'poreans shop for Malaysia bargains

In ringgit rout, S'poreans shop for Malaysia bargains

S'poreans are heading for its restaurants, big-box retailers and shopping centres.
DAP will join JKNMPP if PM's RM2.6b probed

DAP will join JKNMPP if PM's RM2.6b probed

It will join committee to oversee political funding on condition PM's account probed.

S'gor PAS haemorrhage continues, Shah Alam hit

S'gor PAS haemorrhage continues, Shah Alam hit

UPDATED 1.10PM Division's top three leaders, 18 committee members, quit.

George Town yellow paint suspect identified

George Town yellow paint suspect identified

OCPD says police looking at CCTV footage, will nab suspect for vandalism.
Berne probing possible Swiss links with 1MDB

Berne probing possible Swiss links with 1MDB

The country’s financial regulator Finma is checking with some of its local banks.

Selangor answers critics of investment entity

Selangor answers critics of investment entity

It assures that DEIG's yearly financial statements will be publicly available. 

'Najib buying support with more MP funds?'

'Najib buying support with more MP funds?'

Kit Siang rues Umno using MP allocations like their own money.

Patriotic in name but corruption the game

Patriotic in name but corruption the game

YOURSAY ‘Just tell the truth, then you don't have to remember so much.’

Suhakam slams Najib's 'narrow human rights'

Suhakam slams Najib's 'narrow human rights'

UPDATED 11.35AM His claim that our version is not the universal version is rubbished.

What they can’t argue against, they ban

What they can’t argue against, they ban

YOURSAY ‘If Malaysiakini is blocked, we will form Malaysiasanasini.’
Nod for EKVE based on wrong traffic assessment

Nod for EKVE based on wrong traffic assessment

The Bukit Antarabangsa Residents Task Force (BA-RTF) for the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) was provided with a copy of the Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) on July 8, 2015  following a meeting chaired by the deputy director-general  of the Malaysian Highway Board (LLM) on July 1, 2015.
PM, Gen-Y doesn’t buy your propaganda

PM, Gen-Y doesn’t buy your propaganda

YOURSAY ‘The young are very discerning. They can smell a rat a mile away.’
Disclose pay of top civil servants and execs

Disclose pay of top civil servants and execs

MP SPEAKS Detail all salaries of top guns in gov’t and gov’t-owned firms.
Public accept RM2.6b explanation? Not us!

Public accept RM2.6b explanation? Not us!

YOURSAY ‘This is not Shahrir talking. It’s his alleged RM1m 'donation' talking.’
No smoke without fire

No smoke without fire

COMMENT Give plausible explanations rather than one story after another.
Don’t forget SRC’s RM42m in PM’s account

Don’t forget SRC’s RM42m in PM’s account

YOURSAY ‘This most likely come from the RM4b SRC borrowed from KWAP.’ 
MAS denies it won’t give full redress to 6,000

MAS denies it won’t give full redress to 6,000

Airline says such cuts only for employees with two or more contracts.
‘Ku Li accepted PAS’ PM offer before GE13'

‘Ku Li accepted PAS’ PM offer before GE13'

But ex-PAS sec-gen says PKR objected, insisting Anwar be their choice for PM.
The remake of vilification of Malaysiakini

The remake of vilification of Malaysiakini

COMMENT Each remake has the same script, but a new director and producer.

Political parties and ‘donations’

Political parties and ‘donations’

With more and more Malaysians asking how a RM2.6 billion donation from a certain ‘brotherly’ nation can be used for political funding, perhaps it is time we look at what are the regulations and limitations set by political parties themselves in order to curb these supposed corrupt practices.
What Malaysians do and don’t want

What Malaysians do and don’t want

As the countdown down to a purported and unprecedented mass gathering of Bersih 4 peaceful protest ticks, the current political masters and their puppets need to know quickly what Malaysians do want and do not want. Lashing out threats of arrests or throwing all kinds of objections and spanners in the works to thwart the exodus of citizens on the eve of Merdeka celebrations is not a smart strategy.
It ain’t that easy

It ain’t that easy

There has been some news in the grapevines that two former foes have met and are planning to make some moves to oust the leader of the current administration in Putrajaya. It may sound and look simple in a democracy that functions well, where there are there separate organs of  state which check and balance each other to ensure that there is a fair governance of the state that they administer. But in the case at hand, that is easier said than done!
‘Dharmendran was okay before he was found dead’

‘Dharmendran was okay before he was found dead’

Sentry says Dharmendran told him that when they met on May 21, 2013.