Archive - 29 August 2015

Zam: Bersih 4 will unite concerned Malays

Zam: Bersih 4 will unite concerned Malays

Zainuddin believes that the lack of Malay participation will serve as an adhesive for the concerned community.

Police website closed briefly after hacking bid

Police website closed briefly after hacking bid

Police confirm that its official website was inaccessible for a period late this evening.

Atuk hadiri BERSIH 'demi masa depan cucu'

Atuk hadiri BERSIH 'demi masa depan cucu'

“Namun jika saya tak datang, masa depan cucu saya lagi susah” katanya, Koh Joo Hoo, 55.
Najib is under 'RM's' spell, says Mahathir

Najib is under 'RM's' spell, says Mahathir

Ex-PM says 'RM' has many shamans from around the world.

Thanks, but it's your fault too, Tian Chua tells Dr M

Thanks, but it's your fault too, Tian Chua tells Dr M

PKR leader says people have not forgotten that Mahathir contributed to the problems faced now.

Pro-Najib blog whacks Dr M over rally rendezvous

Pro-Najib blog whacks Dr M over rally rendezvous

MyKmu also wonders if he is desperate or under his daughter's influence.

Zahid: Umno leaders must explain issues to the folk

Zahid: Umno leaders must explain issues to the folk

Could be possible some leaders were creating confusion on purpose, says DPM.

Mahathir wants 'bangsat' Najib to leave

Mahathir wants 'bangsat' Najib to leave

UPDATED 9.35PM 'I think if that bangsat leaves, we won't be bangsatlah,' former premier says.

Dr M and wife make surprise visit at Bersih 4

Dr M and wife make surprise visit at Bersih 4

[UPDATED 8PM] The couple make a surprise visit near Dataran Merdeka. [Video]

Mahathir turun demo BERSIH

Mahathir turun demo BERSIH

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad akhirnya mengejutkan banyak pihak dengan hadir dalam perhimpunan BERSIH 4 hari ini.
Najib: Umno needs likeable, adaptable leaders

Najib: Umno needs likeable, adaptable leaders

So they can suit themselves to environment and people to win elections, he says.

Pahang Umno pledges support for Najib

Pahang Umno pledges support for Najib

MB Adnan says the Umno president was picked by party members and they must defend him. 

Shabery: Bersih rally aimed at destroying country

Shabery: Bersih rally aimed at destroying country

He says this based on module used by organiser which resembled the Arab Spring in Middle East.

Anina praised by Mahathir for suing Najib

Anina praised by Mahathir for suing Najib

[UPDATED 8.45PM] I want to congratulate you for being brave, he tells the Langkawi Umno member.

Racial imbalance, predominantly Chinese at rally

Racial imbalance, predominantly Chinese at rally

PAS' refusal to mobilise grassroots for Bersih 4, unlike earlier Bersih rallies, is glaring.

Dr M: Convince Pekan not to vote for Najib

Dr M: Convince Pekan not to vote for Najib

UPDATED 8.21PM He says what most people want now is for BN to win but for PM to lose.

This is people's power, says Siti Hasmah

This is people's power, says Siti Hasmah

UPDATED 9PM She accompanies her husband, former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, to the Bersih rally.

Reezal: Gov't identifying M'sian protesters abroad

Reezal: Gov't identifying M'sian protesters abroad

Deputy minister says the names would be handed over to the relevant authorities for legal action.

Ku Li: I have no problem with Najib

Ku Li: I have no problem with Najib

Tengku Razaleigh also reiterates that he would not contest in the 14th general elections.

Zahid: Crucial to woo Gen Y through new technology

Zahid: Crucial to woo Gen Y through new technology

[UPDATED 4PM] DPM says Umno, BN, being left way behind by opposition in using social media.

Since when is a T-shirt a publication?

Since when is a T-shirt a publication?

YOURSAY ‘So clothing companies will need to apply for printing licenses?’

Salleh: Set aside differences for Merdeka

Salleh: Set aside differences for Merdeka

Malaysians are urged to set aside their political, ideological differences and unite in celebrating National Day.

PM: Bersih participants 'poor' in patriotism

PM: Bersih participants 'poor' in patriotism

[UPDATED 2.30PM] Najib describes the organisers and participants of the Bersih 4 rally as "shallow and poor" in their patriotism.

Zahid a one-trick pony set to lead Najib nowhere

Zahid a one-trick pony set to lead Najib nowhere

[COMMENT] 'Shoot first, ask questions later' minister has blundered again with T-shirt ban.

MP: Ban on Bersih T-shirts an abuse of power

MP: Ban on Bersih T-shirts an abuse of power

He says the order issued by Zahid is irrational, unlawful and in breach of the constitution.

Jelebu PAS disbands to join GHB

Jelebu PAS disbands to join GHB

Twenty-four division committee members declare they have quit the party.

BERSIH 4 mula membahang

BERSIH 4 mula membahang

Ramai juga kelihatan tak endahkan pengharaman pemakaian baju BERSIH 4.
100,000 throng KL streets for Bersih 4

100,000 throng KL streets for Bersih 4

Tens of thousands are expected to attend, despite police declaring the rally and its yellow T-shirts illegal.

Sultan: Change Kulaijaya’s name back to Kulai

Sultan: Change Kulaijaya’s name back to Kulai

He says no matter how peculiar the name was, it should be maintained.

FGV denies WSJ’s report on human rights abuses

FGV denies WSJ’s report on human rights abuses

The company clarifies that it does not employ illegal immigrants.

Two scenarios in the aftermath of Bersih 4

Two scenarios in the aftermath of Bersih 4

COMMENT The next 36 hours will be most critical for this nation’s future.

With PR in the bag, no more 'explosive affidavit'

With PR in the bag, no more 'explosive affidavit'

YOURSAY ‘As expected, the threat of filing an 'explosive affidavit' worked.’

Scholarships are funded by taxpayers, not gov’t

Scholarships are funded by taxpayers, not gov’t

YOURSAY ‘The students need not worry, as Umno-BN gov’t is dying a painful death.’

Fighting falsehoods begins with Najib

Fighting falsehoods begins with Najib

YOURSAY ‘How can you fight 'falsehoods' when the facts are written all over the wall?’

Cops gatecrash gig, more than 100 detained

Cops gatecrash gig, more than 100 detained

[UPDATED 3.15PM ] Band leader dismisses the suggestion that the raid is linked to Bersih 4 rally.

Prince: Don’t make us scapegoats for nation’s woes

Prince: Don’t make us scapegoats for nation’s woes

He reveals that there are instructions to attack the Johor sultan and him.

Umno vs Umno may not see light of day in court

Umno vs Umno may not see light of day in court

YOURSAY ‘Where can you find a hole big enough to bury a lie as big as RM2.6b?’

Polis serbu pentas independen Rumah Api

Polis serbu pentas independen Rumah Api

Carburetor Dung tolak andaian serbuan itu ada kena mengena dengan perhimpunan BERSIH 4 hari ini.