Archive - 25 August 2015

Standoff outside Parliament, students arrested

Standoff outside Parliament, students arrested

Earlier, a group of 30 policemen told the students to leave or be arrested.

Bersih 4 offers last 6,000 T-shirts after brisk sales

Bersih 4 offers last 6,000 T-shirts after brisk sales

Number of people flocking to Bersih HQ in PJ has resulted in traffic congestion.

Bersih go-ers can seek sanctuary at 3 churches

Bersih go-ers can seek sanctuary at 3 churches

KL archbishop cites 'spirit of compassion' for in offering sanctuary for the needy.

Red shirts to take on 'yellow rowdies'

Red shirts to take on 'yellow rowdies'

NGOs demonstrates 'self-defence skills' to be applied if Bersih 4 gets out of hand.

Najib: Economic reforms boost finances, ease burden

Najib: Economic reforms boost finances, ease burden

PM says reforms, although unpopular with some people, had to be taken. 

Bersih 4 not registered group, says Home Ministry

Bersih 4 not registered group, says Home Ministry

The ministry has urged the people not to attend and participate in the assembly.

Rosmah to hubbies on paternity leave: Don't play golf

Rosmah to hubbies on paternity leave: Don't play golf

UPDATED 8.10PM They should spend time looking after their wives and children, says PM's wife.

CM: No Sarawak MP in any plot to topple federal gov’t

CM: No Sarawak MP in any plot to topple federal gov’t

PBB is the largest BN component party after Umno, based on the number of MPs.
13 AMK members queried over Bersih convoy

13 AMK members queried over Bersih convoy

AMK deputy chief says they were called by police to assist investigations. 

Special panel to provide steps to weather headwinds

Special panel to provide steps to weather headwinds

Mustapa says the committee could emulate the success of the NEAC.

US, German embassies to observe Bersih 4 rally

US, German embassies to observe Bersih 4 rally

‘The US recognises the intended peaceful nature of this protest,’ the embassy says.
Arteries near Dataran blocked this weekend

Arteries near Dataran blocked this weekend

Eighteen road closures for parade rehearsals will likely affect Bersih 4's 34-hour rally.

Minister: Dr M not wrong in trying to remove PM

Minister: Dr M not wrong in trying to remove PM

UPDATED 6.43PM He says Dr M free to call for a no-confidence vote against Najib.

'Does Guan Eng want Merdeka Day violence?'

'Does Guan Eng want Merdeka Day violence?'

Umno man still riled by Penang's now moot decision to use own Merdeka Day theme.

Merbok Umno confused if it backed or rejected Najib

Merbok Umno confused if it backed or rejected Najib

Branch chief says there was a motion on Najib to resign, but chairperson disagrees.

Students at Parliament sit-in won't budge

Students at Parliament sit-in won't budge

The sit-in at Parliament by a group of 20 students enters the second day.

Volatility financing to help low-income group own homes

Volatility financing to help low-income group own homes

Wahid Omar says the approach was discussed at the Economic Council meeting.

Mat Sabu confident PAS members will join Bersih 4

Mat Sabu confident PAS members will join Bersih 4

Although PAS says it will not participate, he says its members will do otherwise.

An open letter to Bersih chair Maria Chin Abdullah

An open letter to Bersih chair Maria Chin Abdullah

Dear Maria Chin Abdullah,

From what I understand Bersih is a coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that seeks to reform the current electoral system in Malaysia to ensure free, clean and fair elections. This is the backbone of Bersih, right?

AG: New task force nothing to do with 1MDB

AG: New task force nothing to do with 1MDB

National Revenue Recovery Enforcement Team is a rebranding of special task force.

Salleh: No jamming of phone signals during Bersih 4 rally

Salleh: No jamming of phone signals during Bersih 4 rally

UPDATED 6.16PM Minister says gov't will not jam telecom towers on that day.

Back Bersih 4 rally, Hindraf tells Indians

Back Bersih 4 rally, Hindraf tells Indians

It says such a people's movement has the potential to improve their lives.

Four stunning things to know about stun guns

Four stunning things to know about stun guns

The tasers our police have do more than just electrocute the target...

Lenggeng rep has paid RM1.6m out of RM2m debt

Lenggeng rep has paid RM1.6m out of RM2m debt

The High Court postpones to Sept 15 Ishak Ismail’s bankruptcy case.

Another professional group voices out against Najib

Another professional group voices out against Najib

Shocked over RM2.6b deposit and apparent attempts to scuttle probes into it, group pens open letter.

KL CPO: Planned Bersih 4 rally deemed illegal

KL CPO: Planned Bersih 4 rally deemed illegal

UPDATED 4.15PM The organisers have 'failed to fulfill a condition in the PAA'.

'Crooked bridge' - Shazryl Eskay loses RM20m award

'Crooked bridge' - Shazryl Eskay loses RM20m award

UPDATED 4.30PM Apex court overturns decision for company to pay him the amount.

Singapore set for election as Parliament dissolved

Singapore set for election as Parliament dissolved

UPDATED 5.05PM Nomination day is Sept 1, and polling day is Sept 11.

Pahang MB and exco will declare assets soonest

Pahang MB and exco will declare assets soonest

UPDATED 8.55PM This is part of state’s commitment to combat corruption, says Adnan Yaakob.

Nazir: To help economy, stop saying 'stupid things'

Nazir: To help economy, stop saying 'stupid things'

CIMB chairperson calls on leaders to be careful with their statements.

2015-08-25

2015-08-25

Nur Jazlan, please don’t think too highly of yourself

Nur Jazlan, please don’t think too highly of yourself

I refer to Nur Jazlan Mohamed’s comment on the chairpersonship of the public accounts committee (PAC), which according to him, must be held by the ruling party, the BN coalition. According to him, Malaysia still does not have a ‘true’ two-party system and therefore it is not practical for the opposition to chair the PAC.
Violence on #Bersih4 violates constitution

Violence on #Bersih4 violates constitution

MP SPEAKS If taser guns are used at the Bersih rally, it will be an act of terror.

A tale of two airlines?

A tale of two airlines?

KINIBIZ Can Malaysia Airlines take a leaf from Qantas’ book?
Removal of special branch top duo is red flag for ex-IGP

Removal of special branch top duo is red flag for ex-IGP

Rahim Noor voices dissatisfaction over manner in which they lost their positions.

Restore AROs to curb decrease in voter numbers

Restore AROs to curb decrease in voter numbers

MP SPEAKS It is yet another black mark if the EC fails to restore this right.

Police won't use Tasers for Bersih 4 rally

Police won't use Tasers for Bersih 4 rally

UPDATED 1.36PM Deputy IGP says the weapons are 'for use in the future'.

Sultan: Don't fool rakyat by whitewashing country's woes

Sultan: Don't fool rakyat by whitewashing country's woes

UPDATED 1.20PM He wants the gov't to deal with problems at hand immediately.

'Increase intake in public higher education institutions'

'Increase intake in public higher education institutions'

UPDATED 1.16PM MP Sim Tze Tzin says this necessary due to increase in student applications.

I’m an LGBT person, and I don’t support Bersih

I’m an LGBT person, and I don’t support Bersih

Former New Zealand prime minister Norman Kirk once said that people don’t want much. They just want someone to love, somewhere to live, somewhere to work and something to hope for.
PKR Youth's Skuad to be deployed for Bersih 4 rally

PKR Youth's Skuad to be deployed for Bersih 4 rally

UPDATED 1.25PM The safety team will help facilitate the mega-rally this weekend.

'Pegging ringgit will invite speculative attack'

'Pegging ringgit will invite speculative attack'

‘It’s best to wait for a boost in exports from the lower ringgit,’ says Dr Shane Oliver.

Air quality in Sarawak improves

Air quality in Sarawak improves

According to the DOE portal, Kapit and Limbang recorded API readings of below 51.
PAS reiterates it’s out of Bersih 4

PAS reiterates it’s out of Bersih 4

Islamic party says it’s busy preparing for its massive People’s Congress set for Sept 12.

Johor Sultan: Stem economic woes now

Johor Sultan: Stem economic woes now

UPDATED 1.31PM Free-falling ringgit and economic instability worries Johor ruler.

Indonesian man called ‘God’ told to change name

Indonesian man called ‘God’ told to change name

A cleric urges man called Tuhan to change his name or add the prefix Abdu.
Gov’t to establish special economic committee

Gov’t to establish special economic committee

UPDATED 12.30PM Najib says its aim is to ensure M'sia maintains growth momentum.

Bar Council calls for EGM on Najib's RM2.6bil

Bar Council calls for EGM on Najib's RM2.6bil

It'll discuss 'interference' into probes on funds deposited in PM’s accounts.

Bersih 4 Merdeka

Bersih 4 Merdeka

Merdeka can't mean much if folk can't march.
Muhyiddin to be sacked as Umno No 2?

Muhyiddin to be sacked as Umno No 2?

Talk spreads of a second sweep in party to neutralise those not loyal to Najib.

Jawi fails to get leave in Nik Raina appeal

Jawi fails to get leave in Nik Raina appeal

UPDATED 12.01PM Federal Court rejects application, Borders staff remains free.

Rafidah: Are Umno's strings being pulled for RM2.6b?

Rafidah: Are Umno's strings being pulled for RM2.6b?

Ex-minister worries money deposited in PM’s account has conditions attached.

Ringgit at 4.26 against US dollar

Ringgit at 4.26 against US dollar

The ringgit was lower against a basket of major currencies.

Umno rep: TMJ's warning must apply to Johor tycoons

Umno rep: TMJ's warning must apply to Johor tycoons

He points at huge projects in Johor carried out by Chinese, with the sultan's backing.

Backing down helps increase Penang's stature

Backing down helps increase Penang's stature

YOURSAY 'BN still behaves like the land belongs to it, as a birthright.'
Swiss aim for new law to return stashed funds

Swiss aim for new law to return stashed funds

Embezzled funds in Swiss accounts to be sent back under law ready by year-end.

Ringgit will keep falling if key issues not addressed

Ringgit will keep falling if key issues not addressed

YOURSAY ‘Soon our favourite hawkers will only accept USD.’

Yes, Malays shall lead but let them be clean

Yes, Malays shall lead but let them be clean

YOURSAY ‘We don’t support any leaders who steal the country’s wealth.’

Breaking all the rules of democracy

Breaking all the rules of democracy

Make your voice heard on Aug 29 and 30.
No place for Sabah, S'wak in 'Malay' M'sia

No place for Sabah, S'wak in 'Malay' M'sia

YOURSAY ‘Non-Malays will always play second fiddle to the Malays.’

What happened to the '40 thieves'?

What happened to the '40 thieves'?

COMMENT The moral is that Ali Baba was not greedy; and thus his life was spared.

Swiss 1MDB probe focuses on two executives

Swiss 1MDB probe focuses on two executives

'Unknown persons' have also been included in the probe by AG’s Office.

Is this country a game of thrones to Mahathir?

Is this country a game of thrones to Mahathir?

Over the past few months, I have written numerous articles alleging that Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s main objective is not to remove NajibAbdul Razak as the prime minister but to place his own man at the helm. Comments pour in slamming my claims and questions are raised as to why I keep speaking about Mahathir.
The fable of a Malaysian company

The fable of a Malaysian company

Note: This is a fictional story. Any resemblance to real life events or people, is mere coincidence.
'Bersih needed as Malaysia is in ICU'

'Bersih needed as Malaysia is in ICU'

Clear message must be sent on nation’s financial scandals, forum speakers say.

Serve the nation, the time for action is now

Serve the nation, the time for action is now

As Malaysians, we should all be proud that our beloved country has recorded positive economic growth averaging 6.5 percent since independence in 1957, which is one of the best in Asia. Malaysia’s economy in 2014-2015 was one of the most competitive in Asia, ranking 6th in Asia and 20th in the world.
Even SB officers are drawing the line in the sand

Even SB officers are drawing the line in the sand

YOURSAY ‘There are still God-fearing people left in government.’

Reply to a letter on Indian Malaysians

Reply to a letter on Indian Malaysians

A letter was written on Malaysiakini on Aug 23, 2015 with regard to marginalisation and deprivation of Indians in Malaysia in all aspects of life. Data provided by the author are staggering and disturbing.
The old man's plot

The old man's plot

COMMENT What next for Malaysians, with the opposition in a conundrum?

In bid to stay in power, PM ‘bastardises’ M’sia

In bid to stay in power, PM ‘bastardises’ M’sia

YOURSAY ‘Najib is clearly delusional, believing his own lies, dripping with self-importance...’