Archive - 22 August 2015

PM: Even Qataris see value in 1MDB

PM: Even Qataris see value in 1MDB

Emir of Qatar says his country keen on investing in Bandar Malaysia, says PM.

A short poem for Merdeka

A short poem for Merdeka

The meaning and significance of Merdeka continue to evolve and change as the decades go by and with successive generations. More relevant descriptions need to be affixed to this celebration of freedom in tandem with the nation's transformation, needs, changes and challenges. Below, I have penned a short Merdeka poem that I feel embodies the present-day national scenario.
Sabah Umno backs Najib for PM

Sabah Umno backs Najib for PM

Sabah Umno trusts party leaders will resolve internal problems soon.
Shafie: We don't sack Umno folk who disagree

Shafie: We don't sack Umno folk who disagree

UPDATED 7.40PM He says in Semporna, there are no penalties for critical members.

KT MP now heads Terengganu GHB

KT MP now heads Terengganu GHB

PAS looks set to have one less MP in the Dewan Rakyat.
'Plot to topple gov't real, verified by intelligence'

'Plot to topple gov't real, verified by intelligence'

DPM, who is also home minister, says he foiled it based on the info gathered.

DEIG won't be made into 1MDB-type monster

DEIG won't be made into 1MDB-type monster

MP SPEAKS And Rahman Dahlan's RM30b DEIG assets more like RM6.3b.

Shafie: Don't mistake boot-lickers for loyalists

Shafie: Don't mistake boot-lickers for loyalists

UPDATED 7.50PM 'The Emperor's New Clothes' cited as an example.

'Umno plotter a no-show as he's camera-shy'

'Umno plotter a no-show as he's camera-shy'

UPDATED 6PM DPM has key role in setting up the meeting.

Jho Low and SRC duo told to appear before MACC

Jho Low and SRC duo told to appear before MACC

The trio is believed to be probed in connection to their dealings in SRC.

Low Yat: We're not exclusive to class or race

Low Yat: We're not exclusive to class or race

Mall owner tells Low Yat 2 proponents to respect their company name.

'PM's men using religion as cover for RM2.6b'

'PM's men using religion as cover for RM2.6b'

Najib's men gave varying accounts on the presence of the money.

Unity govt headed by Ku Li is viable compromise

Unity govt headed by Ku Li is viable compromise

COMMENT There's a middle path between Dr M's formula and opposition demands.

Merdeka Day smeared by federal gov't

Merdeka Day smeared by federal gov't

ADUN SPEAKS Sometimes the unthinkable happens to a day cherished by all.
No Soros to blame this time, says Shafie

No Soros to blame this time, says Shafie

The billionaire has previously been blamed for Malaysia's economic woes.

Rosmah offers int'l networking expertise

Rosmah offers int'l networking expertise

I am willing to help entrepreneurs achieve their ambition, says the PM’s wife.

'Kedah MB's double pay hike unacceptable'

'Kedah MB's double pay hike unacceptable'

Pokok Sena MP Mahfuz Omar says hike justified, but why the double raise?

PAS denies barring members from Bersih 4

PAS denies barring members from Bersih 4

PAS veep says this is as long as it is safe and peaceful.

Azmin fires back for likening DEIG to RM2.6b

Azmin fires back for likening DEIG to RM2.6b

He takes a dig at Rahman Dahlan's criticisms of the new state investment arm.

DPM confirms RM2.6b reward for anti-IS stand

DPM confirms RM2.6b reward for anti-IS stand

Zahid says donors see Malaysia’s commitment to combating terrorism.

AG officer's termination contractual, says Apandi

AG officer's termination contractual, says Apandi

He says Jessica a contract worker and her termination is 'as per terms'.

Don't drown all of us, Najib tells Umno

Don't drown all of us, Najib tells Umno

He urges Umno's grassroots not to betray the party and to be loyal.

Zahid: Arabs gave RM2.6b to keep Umno in rule

Zahid: Arabs gave RM2.6b to keep Umno in rule

UPDATED 6PM DPM claims he's met reps of rich Arabs who gave to PM's account.

Mukhriz wants Umno polls to elect new team

Mukhriz wants Umno polls to elect new team

UPDATED 12.32PM The Kedah MB is not in favour of putting off next year's party polls.

Bersih car splashed with acid, vandalised

Bersih car splashed with acid, vandalised

The Beetle was splashed with acid and sprayed with red paint.

Umno man takes 1MDB fight on to France, UK

Umno man takes 1MDB fight on to France, UK

Khairuddin continues his 1MDB report tour in Lyon and London after Switzerland.

MP: Arab donation to fight ‘Jewish-backed DAP’

MP: Arab donation to fight ‘Jewish-backed DAP’

UPDATED 1.32PM 'Fellow Muslim leaders in Arab world recognise DAP threat.'

PAS can’t be trusted on vote against Najib

PAS can’t be trusted on vote against Najib

YOURSAY ‘No 1 and No 2 in PAS seem to be going in opposite directions.’

The future of the NEP

The future of the NEP

COMMENT It is the author’s view that the NEP had not begun in the first place.

Another rep wants BN MPs to join forces

Another rep wants BN MPs to join forces

UPDATED 12.22PM ‘Be brave to support a vote of no confidence against Najib.’

EKVE approval reeks of suspicious intent

EKVE approval reeks of suspicious intent

I am making this statement as a Petaling Jaya resident to condemn the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPAJ) recent approval of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) project.
So Dr M wants opposition’s help to save Umno

So Dr M wants opposition’s help to save Umno

YOURSAY ‘What rubbish is this? He wants the opposition to save Umno?’

Bersih is not about rhetoric

Bersih is not about rhetoric

What does Bersih want? You know. I know. A lot of people know. So it is very clear what Bersih wants.
'Bersih' has become a dirty word in Penang

'Bersih' has become a dirty word in Penang

YOURSAY ‘Before we talk about unity, we will need to ‘bersih’ the gov’t first.’

Yet another reason for Bersih 4

Yet another reason for Bersih 4

COMMENT Our lawmakers have an obligation to listen to the people’s voice.

When thieves fall out

When thieves fall out

Any hope that honest men will come by their own?
Swiss open criminal probe linked to 1MDB

Swiss open criminal probe linked to 1MDB

UPDATED 9.55AM Probe is against two of 1MDB's entities and an unnamed person.

Forget Dr M formula, go for clean slate

Forget Dr M formula, go for clean slate

YOURSAY 'To replace Najib without changing the system is unthinkable.'

Crown prince: I back true leaders, not any party

Crown prince: I back true leaders, not any party

Tunku Ismail also cautions against attempts to influence the Johor sultan.

'Gang Hang Tuah aims to kill 1MDB issue'

'Gang Hang Tuah aims to kill 1MDB issue'

Ex-SB No 2 says a clandestine group is trying to put a lid on the 1MDB issue.