Archive - 30 August 2015

Report lodged against Dr M for attending Bersih rally

Report lodged against Dr M for attending Bersih rally

A NGO makes the report claiming the former premier encouraged people to attend the rally.

Zahid tell BN parties to resolve their problems

Zahid tell BN parties to resolve their problems

He wants them to settle all internal issues before the next general election.

I am staying the course, vows Najib

I am staying the course, vows Najib

PM warns of traitors and a 'small group' trying to cause friction.

Najib: Kami tak akan biar Malaysia jatuh

Najib: Kami tak akan biar Malaysia jatuh

Malah akan terus membangunkan tanah air supaya kekal makmur di persada dunia.
'Trust bleeding from gov't' is Muhyiddin's Merdeka message

'Trust bleeding from gov't' is Muhyiddin's Merdeka message

[UPDATED 10.23PM] Muhyiddin says numerous quarters believe that the government is facing a serious trust deficit.

'Fugitive' Clare joins Bersih 4 rally in UK

'Fugitive' Clare joins Bersih 4 rally in UK

She delivered a speech during the rally, which attracted over 1,000 Malaysians.

Tens of thousands turn up in overseas Bersih 4 rallies

Tens of thousands turn up in overseas Bersih 4 rallies

Malaysians across the globe show their support for Bersih 4.

Try rallying a crowd without money or power, Ambiga tells PM

Try rallying a crowd without money or power, Ambiga tells PM

Bersih's strength, she says, is that it relies entirely on the goodwill of the people.

Malay participation in Bersih 4 on the rise

Malay participation in Bersih 4 on the rise

Today sees a noticeable increase in Malay participation, although Chinese still the majority.

Siti Hasmah: Be united, just like Merdeka struggle

Siti Hasmah: Be united, just like Merdeka struggle

Dr M's wife stresses on the importance of unity to achieve objective.

Dr M fires back at 'comfortable' Zahid and Hisham

Dr M fires back at 'comfortable' Zahid and Hisham

The two ministers had criticised the former premier for showing up at Bersih 4 last night.

Hisham: Dr M 'crossed the line' by attending Bersih

Hisham: Dr M 'crossed the line' by attending Bersih

Mahathir's action has gone against the values he promulgated when he was PM, says minister.

Dr M cites Marcos, says rallies needed for lawless gov't

Dr M cites Marcos, says rallies needed for lawless gov't

'If the government is not concerned about the law, you have to use demonstrations. It is the last option.'

I support the people, not Bersih, says Dr M

I support the people, not Bersih, says Dr M

[UPDATED 6PM] However, ex-PM argues that Bersih is also the rakyat and he is present to show solidarity.

Mahathir returns to Bersih, spends over 6 minutes

Mahathir returns to Bersih, spends over 6 minutes

After Zahid's dismissive remark this morning, Dr M gives speech to address 'illegal' rally.

It’s because the timing of Bersih 4 was ill-planned

It’s because the timing of Bersih 4 was ill-planned

There’s a simple answer to the question - why aren’t there more Malays taking part in Bersih 4 this time? An answer I don’t see people acknowledging at all.
Bersih condemns 'poisoning' of protesters

Bersih condemns 'poisoning' of protesters

The 'insidious act' had resulted in 13 cases of food poisoning, with six sent to hospital.

My experience of Day One at Bersih 4

My experience of Day One at Bersih 4

My friend was late. We had decided the previous night that we would leave at 12 noon and drive into PJ, park the car and then take the LRT into town. But my friend was late. At just past 1pm, he came round on his Vespa and said that we should just bike into town and see how far we could go in. Gamely, I got on to his Vespa. It has been more than 15 years since I rode any form of motorised two-wheeler.
Ex-MCA president spotted at Bersih 4 in Perth

Ex-MCA president spotted at Bersih 4 in Perth

One Bersih 4 participant who recognised Ling Liong Sik took a photograph with him.

Pro-Najib blog: Mkini 'duped' Dr M into attending Bersih 4

Pro-Najib blog: Mkini 'duped' Dr M into attending Bersih 4

MyKmu says ex-PM showed up at Dataran after reading that 100k protesters were present.

End of the road for Bersih?

End of the road for Bersih?

[COMMENT] We need pragmatism and we need it in huge doses.

Don't let DAP exploit you, Zahid tells Malays

Don't let DAP exploit you, Zahid tells Malays

DPM advises the Malays not to allow themselves to be exploited by DAP for political purposes.

Zahid: Dr M's mere 6 minutes at Bersih don't mean support

Zahid: Dr M's mere 6 minutes at Bersih don't mean support

[UPDATED 3.15PM] As such, deputy premier says Mahathir's presence at the rally was a 'non-issue' .

MCA Wanita: M’sia needs responsible leaders, not populists

MCA Wanita: M’sia needs responsible leaders, not populists

Bersih 4 unnecessary, could even endanger the public, says chair Heng Seai Kie.

Najib claims only 20k at Bersih, others 'with the gov't'

Najib claims only 20k at Bersih, others 'with the gov't'

PM says 'what is 20,000' when the government can easily mobilise hundreds of thousands.

Zahid vows action against Bersih 4 mastermind

Zahid vows action against Bersih 4 mastermind

The home minister says the authorities should also monitor the leaders behind the rally.

We must abandon the race card now

We must abandon the race card now

The ugly BN mantra of race card is rearing its head all over again as netizens argue whether Malays came in equal numbers or Chinese outnumbered Malays to the Bersih 4 rally.
Put heart and soul into ‘One Heart and One Spirit’

Put heart and soul into ‘One Heart and One Spirit’

This is the day the entire nation awaits with hope and expectation for a future that would be better blessed than the by-gone years. Fifty-eight years of Merdeka and 52 years of Malaysia Day have come and gone with many happy memories and the relative peace and harmony that had prevailed with a few unwelcome moments of provocation, tension and short-lived distrust and suspicion.
12 detained in Malacca for wearing Bersih T-shirts

12 detained in Malacca for wearing Bersih T-shirts

It is prohibited under the Printing Presses and Publications (Control of Undesirable Publications).

Salleh: Who's behind S’wak Report’s attacks on M’sia?

Salleh: Who's behind S’wak Report’s attacks on M’sia?

Minister adds she is ’judge, jury and executioner’ on claims of corruption by PM.

Why so few Malays in Bersih 4?

Why so few Malays in Bersih 4?

[COMMENT] Bersih 4 is dominated not by ethnic Chinese, but patriotic Malaysians.

News racks turn yellow on Bersih day 2

News racks turn yellow on Bersih day 2

[UPDATED 11.47AM] Umno-linked dailies no exception, delivering their own negative take on the rally.

Thai police arrest bomb attack suspect

Thai police arrest bomb attack suspect

They believe the foreigner was in the same group of people involved in the blasts.

Johor presence felt at Bersih 4 rally

Johor presence felt at Bersih 4 rally

Enthusiastic Johoreans wave their state flag and display banners with sultan's image.

My observations on the Bersih 4 rally

My observations on the Bersih 4 rally

[COMMENT] At the end of the day, it is the people’s will that will prevail.

Street protests are here to stay

Street protests are here to stay

[COMMENT] After three preliminaries, the fourth Bersih demo has hit pay dirt.

An Interpol slap in the face for Putrajaya

An Interpol slap in the face for Putrajaya

[YOURSAY] ‘It’s mind-boggling that Najib and Co think others should act like they do.’

There is still hope for a better tomorrow

There is still hope for a better tomorrow

[YOURSAY] ‘If the gov’t continues business as usual, then what future awaits us?’

No better way to mark Merdeka than to march

No better way to mark Merdeka than to march

[YOURSAY] ‘This is because we want to restore honour back to the country.’

58 years on, the fight for Merdeka continues

58 years on, the fight for Merdeka continues

[YOURSAY] ‘Bersih 4 is part of the process of seeking a better Malaysia.’

The Bersih 4 rally has proven a point

The Bersih 4 rally has proven a point

If not for the threats from the government, the crowd at the Bersih 4 rally should have doubled. Nevertheless, at 3pm with about 25,000 supporters there, as reported by Channel News Asia TV news update on 29/8 and about an hour later there were 35,000, excluding those who had gathered in Brickfields and Petaling Street.
My tribute for this Merdeka

My tribute for this Merdeka

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