Archive - 1 September 2015

'Up to police to act against Dr M on Bersih rally'

'Up to police to act against Dr M on Bersih rally'

Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed says police given this responsibility.

Bersih mulls suing MCMC, Home Minister for crackdown

Bersih mulls suing MCMC, Home Minister for crackdown

It will challenge MCMC's move to block the movement's websites and the directive gazetting the yellow Bersih 4 T-shirts as illegal.

PAS members who join new party get automatic boot

PAS members who join new party get automatic boot

Constitution states they will lose their PAS membership, says sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan.

After RM2.6b lawsuit, Anina loses Umno membership

After RM2.6b lawsuit, Anina loses Umno membership

[UPDATED 8PM] The former Langkawi Umno delegate is penalised for bringing a party matter to court.

M’sia says reviewing French proposal for Rafale fighters

M’sia says reviewing French proposal for Rafale fighters

Defence Minister Hishammuddin says it’s a question of affordability.

Chief suspect arrested in Bangkok bombing case

Chief suspect arrested in Bangkok bombing case

Prime Minister Prayuth says the man was arrested on the Thai-Cambodian border.

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MB denies Johor sultan made anti-Umno remark

MB denies Johor sultan made anti-Umno remark

A picture of the sultan with an anti-Umno caption is circulating on social media.

Don't let racial conflict ruin this nation, says ex-IGP

Don't let racial conflict ruin this nation, says ex-IGP

We don't want to see what happened in the past recur, cautions Musa Hassan.

25 Johor PAS wings’ panel members quit to join Amanah

25 Johor PAS wings’ panel members quit to join Amanah

Aminolhuda says they intended to get 5,000 members by Sept 11.

Smooth first-day operations of Malaysia Airlines Bhd

Smooth first-day operations of Malaysia Airlines Bhd

The passengers seemed unaware that the airline company is now a new entity.

Salleh: Dr M's bid to remove Najib will bring down gov't too

Salleh: Dr M's bid to remove Najib will bring down gov't too

He says this in reference to Mahathir's call for BN MPs to join in a vote of no-confidence against Najib.

Police seek duo who 'stomped on Hadi picture'

Police seek duo who 'stomped on Hadi picture'

Police ask the duo to assist with investigations, after PAS police reports.

Listening to music not a crime, cops told

Listening to music not a crime, cops told

More than 100 nabbed in a raid on 'Party Tonight, Revolution Tomorrow' music gig on Bersih 4 eve. 

A spark of bright yellow hope in Zürich, Switzerland

A spark of bright yellow hope in Zürich, Switzerland

As a Malaysian who has been living in this beloved country almost my entire life, I have never thought I would say apart from the food, how much I miss the familiar faces of my fellow Malaysians as I enter the third week of my internship in Stuttgart, Germany.
Transparency International: Malaysia facing major corruption crisis

Transparency International: Malaysia facing major corruption crisis

[UDATED 6.21PM] This alarming resolution was adopted following its international delegates meeting in Putrajaya today.

Cloud-seeding ops over Sg Layang dam in two weeks

Cloud-seeding ops over Sg Layang dam in two weeks

Even though it rained the last few days, the water level at the dam was still low.

Indonesian lovers threatened with marriage if unsupervised

Indonesian lovers threatened with marriage if unsupervised

Raids by the neighbourhood chief and security guards would implement the rule.

Stop boasting, Rafizi Ramli tells the PM

Stop boasting, Rafizi Ramli tells the PM

UPDATED 7.27PM The PKR sec-gen tells Najib to stop boasting that majority of Malaysians support him.

Anina's lawyer: We'll talk in court on Najib suit

Anina's lawyer: We'll talk in court on Najib suit

Hanif says this in response to threats of Anina's expulsion from Umno.

Spad appoints new CEO

Spad appoints new CEO

Prior to this, Mohd Azharuddin was with Mampu under the PM’s Department.

Feet on Hadi's photo – Bersih 'outraged' but won't apologise

Feet on Hadi's photo – Bersih 'outraged' but won't apologise

UPDATED 4.46PM Chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah says apology not due as they weren't the ones who did it.

NGO files police report against Malaysiakini for 'misreporting'

NGO files police report against Malaysiakini for 'misreporting'

PMSP claims KiniTV caption on Johor sultan’s speech was a 'spin and a dangerous lie'.

Why DEIG is necessary for Selangor

Why DEIG is necessary for Selangor

KINIBIZ MBI’s conflicting roles have resulted in mediocre returns from its investments.

MACC to correct M'sia's corrupt image with facts

MACC to correct M'sia's corrupt image with facts

This will be done during a major anti-corruption meet in Putrajaya this week, says MACC senior officer.

Security 'sorry' after Mat Sabu with women pics go viral

Security 'sorry' after Mat Sabu with women pics go viral

The pictures show female protesters surrounding Mat Sabu during Bersih 4.

Fitch warns of downgrade risk in M’sia’s rating outlook

Fitch warns of downgrade risk in M’sia’s rating outlook

Moody’s says clouds were gathering over its positive outlook on Malaysia’s A3 rating.

Apologise to PAS swiftly, Zaid tells Bersih

Apologise to PAS swiftly, Zaid tells Bersih

Bersih cannot be blamed but PAS will appreciate the gesture, he says.

The Sarawak Bersih 4 fiasco

The Sarawak Bersih 4 fiasco

The Bersih 4 rally has been catching headlines for the past few days with the crowd in KL swelling to a record number reportedly at 500,000 over the weekend, an unprecedented amount of people willing to stretch it out for 34 hours and sleep on the streets to protest against the corrupt regime as well demand for clean and fair elections, among others.
Don't arrest over Bersih 4 T-shirt, Suhakam urges cops

Don't arrest over Bersih 4 T-shirt, Suhakam urges cops

The T-shirt ban was meant to criminalise peaceful protesters, the human rights commission says.

Syed Ali: Bersih 4 a slap for the Malays

Syed Ali: Bersih 4 a slap for the Malays

The Cheras Umno division leader claims the Bersih 4 gathering was a big blow to the Malays with Chinese dominating the gathering.

Grave issue - relatives dead set on more money

Grave issue - relatives dead set on more money

[UPDATED 6.41PM] Transport Minister Liow receives a petition over the 130 graves affected by double-tracking project.

I’ll accept yellow balloons falling on me, says Guan Eng

I’ll accept yellow balloons falling on me, says Guan Eng

How can words like democracy, free media be ‘intentional insult,’ asks the Penang CM.

PKR to propose checks on DEIG

PKR to propose checks on DEIG

[UPDATED 7.02PM] Sec-gen Rafizi says the attacks on the Selangor entity is a 'blessing in disguise'.

PAP for first time faces election fight for every seat

PAP for first time faces election fight for every seat

Singapore goes to the polls on Sept 11, with the gov’t seen riding the feel-good factor.

Syed Mokhtar not author of article circulated on social media

Syed Mokhtar not author of article circulated on social media

Syed Mokhtar is not the author of 'Luahan Hati Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Bukhary Berkenaan Najib Razak'.

The Last Train to Sentral

The Last Train to Sentral

COMMENT Today, the same train goes to a conscious, empowered KL.

More citizens will be reduced to poverty

More citizens will be reduced to poverty

A recent survey carried out by the Penang Hindu Association (PHA) shows a vast increase in prices of the essential cooking ingredients, namely tamarind, cumin seeds (jeragam), yellow lentil (toor dhal/tovarum parupu), black gram, cashew nuts, almonds, roasted gram (pottu kadal), gingerly oil (nalanei), curry powder (fish and chicken), onions, whole green gram, (pasipayeru), fennel (sombu/perunjeeragam) gram flour (kadalamavu), sago (jawarisi) and pappadam.
'Mahathir flexing muscle against Malays, too?'

'Mahathir flexing muscle against Malays, too?'

Guan Eng asks Tunku Aziz this after he claimed Bersih 4 was about Chinese showing disdain to Malays.

PKR zooms in on possible RM3.5b warship deal

PKR zooms in on possible RM3.5b warship deal

[UPDATED 7.15PM] Given the current economic downturn Rafizi raises the alarm over the issue.

12 companies submit bids for Bandar Malaysia project

12 companies submit bids for Bandar Malaysia project

Private, government and foreign firms among the bidders for project to transform Greater KL.

Is Zahid going to be the new prime minister soon?

Is Zahid going to be the new prime minister soon?

History was created when hundreds of thousands of Malaysians had participated in the Bersih 4 rally to register their concerns about the problems faced by the nation and to demand the prime minister’s resignation.
Cops summon Maria, six others over Bersih 4

Cops summon Maria, six others over Bersih 4

[UPDATED 3PM] The seven will have their statements recorded tomorrow.

The Last Train to Sentral

The Last Train to Sentral

I don’t usually head to Kuala Lumpur on the weekends. It’s hot, sticky and filled with people walking all over and getting in the way. This weekend it was different. It was compounded. Kuala Lumpur was going into overdrive. More people, more sweat and more pushing and shoving.
Nazri: Go ahead and have Bersih 4 every year

Nazri: Go ahead and have Bersih 4 every year

UPDATED 3.45PM Despite this sarcastic call, Tourism Minister Nazri Aziz admits the world saw democracy alive in Malaysia.

Missing persons from that economic committee

Missing persons from that economic committee

KINIBIZ This indicates that the panel will not be able to make quick decisions.

Wife confirms ex-MCA chief at Bersih 4, says nothing to fear

Wife confirms ex-MCA chief at Bersih 4, says nothing to fear

Ena Ling says she too attended the Bersih 4 rally in Kuala Lumpur last weekend.

Perkasa: Stomping on Hadi's photo a 'racist act'

Perkasa: Stomping on Hadi's photo a 'racist act'

Ibrahim Ali says the Malay rights group condemns and insults the act by insolent Chinese youths.

Look at own policies, not blame journalists

Look at own policies, not blame journalists

MP SPEAKS It is not the role of journalists to ‘help paint’ BN in a good light.

MACC begins probe on harassment against it

MACC begins probe on harassment against it

[UPDATED 2.41PM] This following the reported arrests of its officers and the seizure of  documents and equipment from its premises by police.

PAS wants apology over Hadi stomping at Bersih 4

PAS wants apology over Hadi stomping at Bersih 4

UPDATED 1.44PM Bersih explanation demanded as multiple police reports lodged.

Cleansing Malaysia and cleaning out Malaysia

Cleansing Malaysia and cleaning out Malaysia

Two big issues have taken up the national attention during the past few weeks. One is the Bersih 4 rally or what can be called the cleaning of Malaysia organised by civil society activists. The second is the 1MDB scandal which can be called the cleaning out of Malaysia organised by Putrajaya.
Dr M: If RM2.6b for GE13, how many 'illegal' billions for GE14?

Dr M: If RM2.6b for GE13, how many 'illegal' billions for GE14?

[UPDATED 1.30PM] Malaysia, he claims, will be ruled by a prime minister reliant on corruption.

Mahathir: Some ask if I now back DAP, and Chinese

Mahathir: Some ask if I now back DAP, and Chinese

UPDATED 1.45PM Former premier explains the reason for making a double appearance at Bersih 4.

BN MP: Najib will survive no-confidence vote

BN MP: Najib will survive no-confidence vote

UPDATED 1.50PM This comes as more demand a parliamentary session for a vote of no confidence to be called.

Nomination opens for Singapore general election

Nomination opens for Singapore general election

Besides the PAP, eight other parties are expected to nominate candidates.

Rahman Dahlan: Don't prevent rally to support Najib

Rahman Dahlan: Don't prevent rally to support Najib

UPDATED 1.20PM He says this in response to the planned gathering of one milllion people on the streets on Oct 10.

Back no-confidence vote against Najib, Dr M implores Umno, BN MPs

Back no-confidence vote against Najib, Dr M implores Umno, BN MPs

[UPDATED 1.40PM] He assures them that Najib's exit will not cause BN to fall.

It's okay for old men to attend rallies, says Nazri

It's okay for old men to attend rallies, says Nazri

UPDATED 12.44PM  But Rahman Dahlan is 'disappointed' and calls Dr M an 'angry man'.

In the aftermath of Bersih 4

In the aftermath of Bersih 4

COMMENT Umno is afraid of those who can engage with the rural folk.

Wait for DBKL's cleaning bill, Rahman tells Bersih

Wait for DBKL's cleaning bill, Rahman tells Bersih

[UPDATED 1.34PM] He said it cost DBKL RM65,000 and advises Bersih not to spend the RM2m it raised just yet.

Persuasion has become key

Persuasion has become key

COMMENT Bersih 4's upshot: a premium on persuasion; coercion avails but little.

Umno veteran: Najib pushed Dr M into going for Bersih 4

Umno veteran: Najib pushed Dr M into going for Bersih 4

Sabaruddin says Mahathir could no longer stand Najib's stubbornness in refusing to resign as PM.

TalentCorp: It's tough to attract M'sians home

TalentCorp: It's tough to attract M'sians home

It said 3,600 have returned in four years, and political and economic situations now make it harder.

Do idiots run Malaysia?

Do idiots run Malaysia?

M’sians are integrated, the gov’t is fractured.
Judge to recuse herself from Anwar's pardon case

Judge to recuse herself from Anwar's pardon case

[UPDATED 12.52PM] High Court judge Asmabi Mohamad agrees with application and announces this in chambers.

Prove you're not afraid of colour yellow, Najib told

Prove you're not afraid of colour yellow, Najib told

Call off probe on performance artist Bilqis who released the yellow balloons, Kit Siang tells PM.

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar

Currency dealer says there is an improved demand for the Malaysian currency.

S'wak DAP: Why fear urging Najib to resign?

S'wak DAP: Why fear urging Najib to resign?

This what Sarawak DAP wants other opposition parties in the state to answer.

When T-shirts and balloons are lethal weapons

When T-shirts and balloons are lethal weapons

YOURSAY ‘Najib and his cohorts will soon be banning anything that is yellow in colour.’

Can we move forward with Bersih 4?

Can we move forward with Bersih 4?

COMMENT I believe Bersih 4 paved the way for major political and social change in Malaysia.

Only Malays can bring change to Malaysia

Only Malays can bring change to Malaysia

YOURSAY ‘Umno's divide-and-rule strategy has taken a toll on our psyche.’

S'gor Umno told to move effectively as opposition

S'gor Umno told to move effectively as opposition

Zahid Hamidi promises three cabinet posts for Selangor if BN wins state back in next polls.

Dr M is right, Najib fears prison

Dr M is right, Najib fears prison

YOURSAY ‘Dr M's lone voice is louder and stronger than all the Umno's.’

Bersih 4 was not a feel-good picnic

Bersih 4 was not a feel-good picnic

COMMENT But the people’s only platform for speaking up and showing how much they feel for their country.

Captain Najib may be forced to walk the plank

Captain Najib may be forced to walk the plank

YOURSAY ‘The only reason he is fighting to stay on is the fear of the consequences...’