Archive - 21 August 2015

Mapim: Criticise gov’t at forums, not at street demos

Mapim: Criticise gov’t at forums, not at street demos

'Street voices' are detrimental to the nation; there are better ways to voice opinions.
Malacca PAS committee members resign

Malacca PAS committee members resign

'We cannot honestly carry out our duties as PAS leaders,' says Bukit Katil PAS chief.
Mkini wins media brand award for third time

Mkini wins media brand award for third time

It is the first time the portal bagged the silver award, beating The Star.

 

UPP president confident BN will accept party

UPP president confident BN will accept party

He says the party is friendly to and has worked closely with the ruling coalition.
Umno members urged to return to the fold

Umno members urged to return to the fold

DPM urges this, especially to those who no longer hold posts.

Merdeka Day directive to Penang schools stays

Merdeka Day directive to Penang schools stays

Education minister says inappropriate for state to have a different theme than federal.
After brawl, Subra emerges as MIC president

After brawl, Subra emerges as MIC president

Supporters of Palanivel and Subramaniam clash at nominations.

'BNM shrinking reserves will last 7.5 months'

'BNM shrinking reserves will last 7.5 months'

It is a one time the short-term external debt, central banks says in a statement.

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CIMB Bank announces resignation of CEO Sulaiman

CIMB Bank announces resignation of CEO Sulaiman

‘Sulaiman Mohd Tahir will be on gardening leave with immediate effect.’
MB pledges Johor Umno's full support for Zahid

MB pledges Johor Umno's full support for Zahid

UPDATED 7.50PM These are not just sweet words, says Khaled Nordin.

Suhakam: No such thing as 'illegal assembly' now

Suhakam: No such thing as 'illegal assembly' now

It calls on the police to now move towards facilitating peaceful assemblies.

'Divine intervention' made me DPM, says Zahid

'Divine intervention' made me DPM, says Zahid

UPDATED 7.39PM He vows to hit the ground to strengthen grassroots in Johor.

'Johor sultan counting on Umno to unite Malays'

'Johor sultan counting on Umno to unite Malays'

UPDATED 1.35AM Zahid said he believes this is the sultan's line of thought.

Stop your lies, Ambiga told

Stop your lies, Ambiga told

The Cheras Umno division head brands her 'malicious' for NYT commentary.

Police report on 'RM300 to attend Bersih rally'

Police report on 'RM300 to attend Bersih rally'

UPDATED 6.30PM Its leader wants police to investigate Bersih’s source of funding.

Linda Onn, Suria FM ordered to pay RM50k to mag owner

Linda Onn, Suria FM ordered to pay RM50k to mag owner

The plaintiffs alleged that Linda Onn had given an answer which had demeaned them.
1MDB confident of signing deal for power asset by Q4

1MDB confident of signing deal for power asset by Q4

The company has since shortlisted a select group of potential parties.
Four new fires at Tianjin blast site, safety hazards found

Four new fires at Tianjin blast site, safety hazards found

One of the ‘combustion points’ was in a logistics site for automobiles.
Kit Siang wants discussion on Dr M's formula

Kit Siang wants discussion on Dr M's formula

UPDATED 5.45PM Joining forces for no-confidence in PM 'interesting', he says.

Take stern action against Azmin, MP urges MACC

Take stern action against Azmin, MP urges MACC

Irmohizam says S'gor MB is trying to hide actual cost of water restructuring.

Stop the rhetoric, Bersih

Stop the rhetoric, Bersih

As the former chairperson of the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih), Ambiga Sreenevasan should not be delving into issuing statements based on pure rhetoric similar to the prime minister.

'Dr M's formula workable, avoids a nightmare'

'Dr M's formula workable, avoids a nightmare'

Taking on a 'weak' Najib in next polls can be a nightmare, warns Umno activist.

Kadir: With Najib, we are heading to a failed state

Kadir: With Najib, we are heading to a failed state

Ex-NST boss says it could happen if political, economic crises not addressed.

Internet dictatorship soon in Malaysia?

Internet dictatorship soon in Malaysia?

This is it, our Malaysian government has started their march towards the Internet’s doorstep again.

Najib bids to strike out paras in Rafizi’s statement

Najib bids to strike out paras in Rafizi’s statement

This is over a defamation suit regarding the issue of oil subsidy.

Is there a reprieve in sight for the ringgit?

Is there a reprieve in sight for the ringgit?

KINIBIZ This may happen if if a confluence of factors takes place.

Bersih 4 - Political parties order mass mobilisations

Bersih 4 - Political parties order mass mobilisations

This not only for the main bodies but also for their respective wings.

Sabah cops: Fate of two kidnapped M’sians unknown

Sabah cops: Fate of two kidnapped M’sians unknown

Thien Nyuk Fun, 50, and Bernard Then Ted Fen, 39, were kidnapped in Sandakan.

No sign of progress in Bangkok blast probe

No sign of progress in Bangkok blast probe

Gov’t officials and police chiefs attend ceremony for the victims.

CM: We'll act if 'Bersih, Cekap dan Amanah' illegal

CM: We'll act if 'Bersih, Cekap dan Amanah' illegal

Guan Eng says federal gov't is aware of the state's Merdeka parade theme.

'What can Dr M offer for opposition to back BN?

'What can Dr M offer for opposition to back BN?

MP wants to know if Mahathir can assure that BN will implement reforms.

Sarawak’s enlightened environs leadership lauded

Sarawak’s enlightened environs leadership lauded

What a difference one person can make to saving Malaysia’s wildlife and environment.

TRX, Bandar Malaysia to revive 'old' KL, says minister

TRX, Bandar Malaysia to revive 'old' KL, says minister

UPDATED 3.35PM These will bring 'many new opportunities, says Rahman Dahlan.

'DEIG more alarming than PM's RM2.6b donation'

'DEIG more alarming than PM's RM2.6b donation'

UPDATED 3PM BN minister says the issue is more serious as it involves RM30 billion.

PM yet to explain RM42m transaction to Umno

PM yet to explain RM42m transaction to Umno

Minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan reveals this when quizzed on the matter.

Proham dismayed with Najib's rejection of UDHR

Proham dismayed with Najib's rejection of UDHR

Criticism of the PM for rejecting universal human rights standards continues to mount.

'Why mufti silent when Perak gov't was toppled?'

'Why mufti silent when Perak gov't was toppled?'

Mujahid Yusof Rawa asks Perak mufti this, since he said toppling government 'is haram'.

Make up your mind on Bersih, Nur Jazlan told

Make up your mind on Bersih, Nur Jazlan told

Bersih notes he's changed stand three times in nine days on Bersih's legality.

Ringgit hits 17-year low ahead of FX reserves data

Ringgit hits 17-year low ahead of FX reserves data

It fell nearly one percent to 4.1780 to US dollar, its weakest since Aug 31, 1998.

Counsel: Compel police to act in conversion case

Counsel: Compel police to act in conversion case

UPDATED 2.08PM He urges the court to order the police to recover a child.

Cabinet ministers vs NGOs

Cabinet ministers vs NGOs

Recently I am very much bewildered with the role of cabinet ministers and leaders of political parties, and that of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Although these two bodies are totally different in terms of their roles and responsibilities, recently I am finding it very difficult to differentiate between them in public places.

Rahman: Public will back us in regulating Internet

Rahman: Public will back us in regulating Internet

UPDATED 2.25PM BN willing to wager its future for sake of unity, security and stability.

Rafizi sets terms for no-confidence vote

Rafizi sets terms for no-confidence vote

First time in decades where political crisis hurting the economy, PKR man says. 

Bersih: We collected RM1m, yet to hit RM2.6b

Bersih: We collected RM1m, yet to hit RM2.6b

UPDATED 2.45PM Maria Chin notes this when commenting on the donations.

Mahathir's off-base contrition

Mahathir's off-base contrition

COMMENT The former prime minister should be sorry for profounder flaws.

Hulu Langat leaders latest to quit PAS posts

Hulu Langat leaders latest to quit PAS posts

Following Kota Raja, Kapar, Klang and Shah Alam, they too now support GHB.

'A must to correct negative perception on economy'

'A must to correct negative perception on economy'

This must be done fast to overcome confusion among the people, says minister.

Schools told to ignore Penang Merdeka festivity

Schools told to ignore Penang Merdeka festivity

Directive is issued in letters sent to all schools by state Education Dept.

I'll never defame Dr M, says ex-SB deputy director

I'll never defame Dr M, says ex-SB deputy director

Hamid Bador says he’ll never defame one who has contributed so much.

S'gor BN rep joins call for white paper on DEIG

S'gor BN rep joins call for white paper on DEIG

BN rep joins foes to urge clarity on controversial new state investment corp.

Probe those denying 'our right to change gov't'

Probe those denying 'our right to change gov't'

They're guilty of activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy, says DAP.

Sacked AG officer to file 'explosive' affidavit

Sacked AG officer to file 'explosive' affidavit

UPDATED 1.25PM Jessica set to file judicial review over her sacking.

Of nudity and pornography

Of nudity and pornography

COMMENT The fable of the emperor with no clothes is relevant here.

Zeti, Bank Negara must exert independence

Zeti, Bank Negara must exert independence

YOURSAY ‘When words and actions don't match, words are pointless.’

Ambiga: M'sians may be cheated of another election

Ambiga: M'sians may be cheated of another election

Najib needs big win in S'wak to stay in power, with EC's aid, she writes in NYT.

Dr M's unseat Najib formula too self-serving

Dr M's unseat Najib formula too self-serving

COMMENT A broad unity gov’t led by Ku Li is better way out of stalemate.

Who help fund Mkini? Umno cyber troopers!

Who help fund Mkini? Umno cyber troopers!

YOURSAY ‘Aren't they paying subscriptions for the upkeep of Malaysiakini?

Yellow Mellow Tomorrow

Yellow Mellow Tomorrow

A clean poem in honour of Bersih 4.

Azmin shouldn’t take page out of PM’s playbook

Azmin shouldn’t take page out of PM’s playbook

YOURSAY ‘By right, the government should never compete with the private sector.’

'Dr M's 'oust Najib' formula doesn't add up'

'Dr M's 'oust Najib' formula doesn't add up'

Opposition MPs express caution or rejection to ex-PM’s plan for a new PM.

EKVE construction will have disastrous results

EKVE construction will have disastrous results

It is with dismay and disappointment that right-minded citizens greeted the news that the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) had given its approval for the construction of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) recently.

Why did Apandi disband 1MDB task force?

Why did Apandi disband 1MDB task force?

YOURSAY ‘All that we want is for Apandi to bring the criminals to book.’

AG, be warned as the rakyat are watching

AG, be warned as the rakyat are watching

YOURSAY ‘Apandi, we judge you by what you do, not by what you claim to be.’

Najib: M’sia flourished due to strong leadership

Najib: M’sia flourished due to strong leadership

Najib said our past leaders were willing to make big personal sacrifices.

Najib vows to stop online 'insults, untruths'

Najib vows to stop online 'insults, untruths'

PM wants to ensure 'none would suffer from being criminally defamed'.

Officer in AG’s Chambers terminated, PR revoked

Officer in AG’s Chambers terminated, PR revoked

Jessica Gurmeet Kaur is being probed by police for 'leaking a charge sheet'.