Archive - 27 August 2015

Rapid KL extending transport services on Merdeka eve

Rapid KL extending transport services on Merdeka eve

Services will run until 1am on Sunday to allow the public to celebrate the National Day.

Moody's: Malaysia’s sovereign outlook remains positive

Moody's: Malaysia’s sovereign outlook remains positive

Despite being rated 'stable' for more than 10 years, it has lost relative ground against other Asean countries.

KJ: Umno Youth did not pressure me to make a stand on Najib

KJ: Umno Youth did not pressure me to make a stand on Najib

He said despite reports which said four excos demanded he state his position, 'it didn’t happen’.

IGP: Ex-SB No 2 to get show-cause letter

IGP: Ex-SB No 2 to get show-cause letter

UPDATED 7.28PM Abdul Hamid Bador will have to explain his action in speaking to the media.

Bersih 4 and the most fundamental right

Bersih 4 and the most fundamental right

Of all the fundamental rights, the voting right is the most fundamental of all. We can have the right to assembly, the right to freedom of expression, etc. But if we don’t have the voting right, the real voting right, then our democracy is damned.
With PR secure, sacked AG officer wants to move on with life

With PR secure, sacked AG officer wants to move on with life

The sacked AG's Chambers officer also asks the media to respect her privacy.

Learn from 'brave' Dr M's aides, Najib's advisers told

Learn from 'brave' Dr M's aides, Najib's advisers told

Umno man Khairul Anwar says ex-PM's talk in Johor on Saturday is 'return of Nothing2Hide'.

China to hold drills with Malaysia in Malacca Strait

China to hold drills with Malaysia in Malacca Strait

The exercise would focus on disaster relief, search and rescue and hijack rescue.

Court orders early release of 'Occupy Parliament' activists

Court orders early release of 'Occupy Parliament' activists

UPDATED 1.20AM Sixteen released earlier, with the last one arrested under Section 353 of the Penal Code freed just after midnight.

'Red shirts' cancel showdown with Bersih 4 this weekend

'Red shirts' cancel showdown with Bersih 4 this weekend

UPDATED 6.58PM After a meeting with police, the group says they won't go ahead with their planned anti-Bersih rally.

Fight 'falsehood' on M'sia: PM to tour operators

Fight 'falsehood' on M'sia: PM to tour operators

UPDATED 6.40PM He says misconceptions spread online - especially on social media - stop tourists from coming to visit.

Perkasa wants Bersih to ensure security in case of clash

Perkasa wants Bersih to ensure security in case of clash

UPDATED 6.38PM Ibrahim Ali worries that a confrontation will take place between red shirts and Bersih supporters.

Brickbats for MCMC over Bersih 4 censorship plan

Brickbats for MCMC over Bersih 4 censorship plan

'Bad old days' of controlling information is over, critics tell the government.

Bersih 4 fights for your children too, Rafizi tells cops

Bersih 4 fights for your children too, Rafizi tells cops

His reminder to every police and security personnel on duty at the rally this weekend.

From behind bars, Anwar calls for Bersih 4 support

From behind bars, Anwar calls for Bersih 4 support

He says this is the moral duty of all Malaysians amid the several crises plaguing the nation.

All schools allowed to join Penang’s N-Day festivity

All schools allowed to join Penang’s N-Day festivity

This follows the state’s announcement it would no longer use a separate theme.

Saifuddin doesn't buy Nur Jazlan's Bersih warning

Saifuddin doesn't buy Nur Jazlan's Bersih warning

He and the deputy minister get into a Twitter exchange over government scare tactics.

Perlis mufti: Learn from those like Che Guevara

Perlis mufti: Learn from those like Che Guevara

Asri says the ideologies may differ, but struggle for good of all merits support.

Rosmah's aide gives Zam a royal jab

Rosmah's aide gives Zam a royal jab

Rizal Mansor reminds ex-Utusan boss of how he criticised the royalty in the past.

Harapan Baru not likely to take over Kita

Harapan Baru not likely to take over Kita

GBH leaders also said to have difficulties selecting name for the new party.

Fearing problems, 'Suara Bumiputera' rally cancelled

Fearing problems, 'Suara Bumiputera' rally cancelled

This is over concerns of possible untoward incidents as it coincides with Bersih 4.

Nur Jazlan wins 'New Sexist On The Block' title

Nur Jazlan wins 'New Sexist On The Block' title

For his remark that race-based policies are tied to the Malays' higher fertility rate.

Bersih: Hotel venue not due to RM2m donations

Bersih: Hotel venue not due to RM2m donations

UPDATED 4.30PM The venue usually used to hold press conferences could not be reserved, says Bersih chief.

Opposition sets conditions to back Najib's ouster

Opposition sets conditions to back Najib's ouster

UPDATED 3.53PM Apart from political reforms, the opposition also wants freedom for Anwar Ibrahim.

Bersih mulls legal action if websites blocked

Bersih mulls legal action if websites blocked

UPDATED 4.12PM This is because the commission is prohibiting the right to information.

Apex court defers judgment due to Khir's heart ailment

Apex court defers judgment due to Khir's heart ailment

UPDATED 4.20PM Former Selangor MB was warded at IJN yesterday following what is suspected to be a heart attack.

Fresh bid by students to 'occupy' Parliament fails

Fresh bid by students to 'occupy' Parliament fails

Police turn them away in their move to continue their protest against the PM.

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Military intervention in Bersih 4 if emergency declared

Military intervention in Bersih 4 if emergency declared

UPDATED 3.15PM This is if the situation is categorised as a threat to public order, says Armed Forces chief.

After Bucksstar Coffee, China gets fake Goldman Sachs

After Bucksstar Coffee, China gets fake Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs (Shenzhen) is said to be linked to a group of gambling companies.

China detains 12 over Tianjin blasts

China detains 12 over Tianjin blasts

Eleven officials, port executives are accused of dereliction of duty or abuse of power.

Don't hijack Merdeka Day, Salleh reminds Bersih

Don't hijack Merdeka Day, Salleh reminds Bersih

The minister thinks it would be better for Bersih to choose another date.

Gov't to block websites promoting Bersih 4

Gov't to block websites promoting Bersih 4

UPDATED 2.40PM MCMC says it will block websites spreading information and encouraging people to join the rally.

Water disruption in Seremban, Tampin and Jempol

Water disruption in Seremban, Tampin and Jempol

This is due to pipe extension and maintenance works, says Sains.

Negri Sembilan FA axe players for ‘feigning injury’

Negri Sembilan FA axe players for ‘feigning injury’

Mohamad Hasan says this followed a sixth-placed finished in the 12-team league.

MyKMU: Bersih trying to get cops to target churches

MyKMU: Bersih trying to get cops to target churches

The portal implies that Bersih is up to mischief by asking churches to provide refuge for rally-goers.

Nur Jazlan: Anarchists want cops to use force on Bersih

Nur Jazlan: Anarchists want cops to use force on Bersih

This is to incite hatred towards the gov't when force is used on protesters, he says.

Disturbing parallels between Umno and Labour

Disturbing parallels between Umno and Labour

COMMENT One is going to elect an unelectable leader, the other’s stuck with one.

Ex-editor: SEC must be transparent about its plans

Ex-editor: SEC must be transparent about its plans

Ahiruddin also says that people should not make stupid remarks about the committee.

Bersih adopts 'Prime' as rally's official news app

Bersih adopts 'Prime' as rally's official news app

Designed by Malaysiakini , the application will keep mobile users updated on the rally.

Bersih 4 must succeed at all costs

Bersih 4 must succeed at all costs

COMMENT And police must assist in rally to save M’sia from the rot.

Langat River receives raw water from Semantan River

Langat River receives raw water from Semantan River

The Selangor and Pahang gov’ts agreed on the channelling of 500m litres of water a day.

Red shirts chief: Parang training misunderstood

Red shirts chief: Parang training misunderstood

Jamal Md Yunos says his group has no intention of confronting Bersih protesters with weapons.

Air quality over Malaysia improves

Air quality over Malaysia improves

Moderate API readings for 36 areas in the country, with Langkawi the highest at 77.

The future of our nation is in our hands

The future of our nation is in our hands

COMMENT My reflections on a current affairs discussion at Malaysiakini last night.

Rayer blasted over 'jump off bridge' remark

Rayer blasted over 'jump off bridge' remark

Rayer was responding to a report on Teng urging Penang CM to apologise for the state's Merdeka theme.

Malaysia turns to 1998 currency peg architect

Malaysia turns to 1998 currency peg architect

Najib unveils an economic task force, echoing Mahathir’s NEAC in 1998.

Nurul Hana's book offers another side of Anwar

Nurul Hana's book offers another side of Anwar

Ex-DPM's daughter admits she was traumatised by dad's jailing, but holds no grudge.

Nazir says appointment to panel by PM unexpected

Nazir says appointment to panel by PM unexpected

However, the banker adds, he will speak up during these difficult economic times.

Seven Orang Asli pupils still missing in jungle

Seven Orang Asli pupils still missing in jungle

They fled because they feared punishment for swimming in a river without permission.

Why weren't protest students offered bail?

Why weren't protest students offered bail?

Gerakan Youth leader urges review of remand proceedings in less serious offences.

Kadir: Bersih 4 rally can't unseat Najib

Kadir: Bersih 4 rally can't unseat Najib

Veteran newsman says demonstrations, street protests, will not change Najib.

Malaysia Day special at this year's Freedom Film Fest

Malaysia Day special at this year's Freedom Film Fest

Apart from 22 international films, the event will also feature Malaysian-themed ones.

So it’s okay to carry parang to a rally?

So it’s okay to carry parang to a rally?

YOURSAY ‘The use of parang is an obvious threat and a clear invitation to violence.’

Police to probe red shirt anti-Bersih group

Police to probe red shirt anti-Bersih group

The group will be investigated under Section 9(5) of Peaceful Assembly Act on its gathering at Sogo. 

Saifuddin: Students' own right to attend Bersih 4

Saifuddin: Students' own right to attend Bersih 4

Ex higher education deputy minister says varsities have no right to stop them.

All Umno, BN members urged to attend Bersih 4

All Umno, BN members urged to attend Bersih 4

Join the rally as an expression of your patriotism, urges DAP leader Lim Kit Siang.

It’s Umno that bastardises the Malays

It’s Umno that bastardises the Malays

YOURSAY ‘Umno and only Umno made the Malays what they are.’
Ambiga: Leaders dish out garbage, Bersih gives hope

Ambiga: Leaders dish out garbage, Bersih gives hope

Ex-Bersih chairperson responds to sceptics who question what the rallies can achieve.

This weekend, stand up for our country

This weekend, stand up for our country

COMMENT Walk for those arrested, for the future generations, and for ourselves.

Najib, avoid a ‘cold war’ with the folk

Najib, avoid a ‘cold war’ with the folk

COMMENT If they use their power, they will instantly lose their credibility.

A 'Mr Clean' should helm post-Najib M’sia

A 'Mr Clean' should helm post-Najib M’sia

YOURSAY ‘The opposition must be realistic to allow BN to continue to govern...’

Come Saturday, watch out for agents provocateurs

Come Saturday, watch out for agents provocateurs

YOURSAY ‘IGP cannot say that he is ignorant of the threat posed by the red shirts.’

Don’t be intimidated by the red shirts

Don’t be intimidated by the red shirts

YOURSAY ‘Khairy, you did this before. What’s your opinion on this?’

Staying apathetic is not an option

Staying apathetic is not an option

I know that many people are afraid of confrontation and the possibility of violence... the fear of the unknown... the fear of disrupting our lives... Some have argued on the futility of Bersih rallies... but they are wrong... because the groundswell is growing ever bigger and more powerful... the world and yes, even our detractors, our intimidators are listening and they fear us more than we, them!
Anguished kin supportive of detained activists

Anguished kin supportive of detained activists

Kin support the detained, say youth should speak up, not be silenced.

Come heal Malaysia at Bersih 4

Come heal Malaysia at Bersih 4

Indeed the lyrics of late Michael Jackson’s song ‘Heal the world’ is most apt as Malaysians all across the country and in many destinations across the world prepare to stand and walk tall for a better Malaysia.
Events in 50 cities to be held backing Bersih 4

Events in 50 cities to be held backing Bersih 4

Global Bersih, a Geneva-based international NGO network of Malaysian diaspora residing around the world, announces that overseas Malaysians have bandied together to hold their respective solidarity events in more than 50 cities across the globe in support of Bersih 4 in Kuala Lumpur.
Choosing sides - the days ahead in Malaysia

Choosing sides - the days ahead in Malaysia

To some, patriotism simply means ‘love for country’, which is a very valid way of looking at it.
Why reverse English as compulsory?

Why reverse English as compulsory?

The decision of the Malaysian Examination Syndicate to postpone English as a must-pass subject is a step backward.
Umno Youth pressuring KJ to support Najib?

Umno Youth pressuring KJ to support Najib?

Four Umno Youth exco members demand that Khairy make a stand.

Internationally, it's game over for Najib

Internationally, it's game over for Najib

COMMENT Two Najibs - the fake ‘international’ Najib and the real ‘domestic’ Najib.

Highly absorbable omega-3 from pristine source

Highly absorbable omega-3 from pristine source

Fish oil as a dietary supplement has seen changes in form and concentration over the years. Looking back, many may remember taking the syrup form while growing up. That was the first generation of fish oil, according to Dr Rajen, natural health advocate and columnist.