Archive - 7 September 2015

Najib: Bersih 4 not about democracy but 'democrazy'

Najib: Bersih 4 not about democracy but 'democrazy'

He again lambasts the mammoth rally, claiming that it was out to topple the government and this wasn't allowed by the constitution.

Najib: Gov't prepared to give more power to public varsities

Najib: Gov't prepared to give more power to public varsities

In return, the government wants accountability from the public universities with regards to the conduct of their affairs.

Foreign laws possibly broken in Justo case

Foreign laws possibly broken in Justo case

The admission of guilt by the former PetroSaudi employee could expose those involved to potential offences.

PAS is stronger post-Pakatan, says Hadi

PAS is stronger post-Pakatan, says Hadi

The PAS president says the number of people joining PAS outweighs those who left to 'embrace DAP'.
Activist wants Dr M probed over Sabah false IC claims

Activist wants Dr M probed over Sabah false IC claims

Kanul said Mahathir had been very active of late and his cumulative actions showed that he had a motive.

Ringgit closes at 4.32 against US dollar

Ringgit closes at 4.32 against US dollar

At 5pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.3275/3325 against the greenback.
Auditor-general slams GLCs for poor practises

Auditor-general slams GLCs for poor practises

[UPDATED 8.10PM] He notes some of them have been registered for years but their performance is at best 'mediocre'.

‘Amnesty’s downward spiral claim unwarranted’

‘Amnesty’s downward spiral claim unwarranted’

COMMENT Malaysia has been steadfast in its commitment to uphold human rights.

MP vows to put up legal battle if charged over Bersih T-shirt

MP vows to put up legal battle if charged over Bersih T-shirt

Called for questioning today, Tian Chua vows to challenge the constitutionality if charge.

Rahman: I'll dump the trash at Bersih's doorstep next time

Rahman: I'll dump the trash at Bersih's doorstep next time

UPDATED 7PM Minister threatens this if the NGO refuses to settle the clean-up bill for the recent Bersih 4 rally.

MCA rejects 'red shirts' rally in KL and elsewhere

MCA rejects 'red shirts' rally in KL and elsewhere

Racially-incited assembly could result in conflicts and destroy racial harmony, it says.

Bersih stomping duo surrender to Bukit Aman police

Bersih stomping duo surrender to Bukit Aman police

Cops probe 15-year-old girl and 20-year-old man under Penal Code for intending to cause fear or alarm to the public.

Appeals Court hikes damages for Nirmala to RM349,496

Appeals Court hikes damages for Nirmala to RM349,496

This is for her civil claim against her ex-employer for injuries and pain.

1MDB audit to be finished by year end, says auditor-general

1MDB audit to be finished by year end, says auditor-general

[UPDATED 8.31PM] Ambrin Buang says he is confident the deadline can be met as the corporation has handed over its documents to his department for the exercise.

Tong denies The Edge involved in political conspiracy

Tong denies The Edge involved in political conspiracy

In a joint statement he and his No 2, Ho Kay Tat, said they had pursued only corporate governance issues regarding 1MDB and held its management and board of directors accountable.

Muslim group: Anti-Bersih red shirts don't speak for Malays

Muslim group: Anti-Bersih red shirts don't speak for Malays

It wants the police to act with professionalism to maintain peace and order in these uncertain times.

FAM chief to quit, marking end of an era?

FAM chief to quit, marking end of an era?

COMMENT After 31 years, Pahang royals acknowledge end of their governing touch.

Ex-1MDB adviser: I quit as my request for details ignored

Ex-1MDB adviser: I quit as my request for details ignored

[UPDATED 8.18PM] The former advisory board member says repeated requests for profit and loss statements were not entertained.

Stage set for South China Sea legal battle

Stage set for South China Sea legal battle

The continued validity of Grotius’ doctrine of the mare liberum (The Free Sea) has never been in greater jeopardy than in today’s resource-rich South China Sea, where the competing territorial ambitions of China, the Philippines, and a host of other coastal states have been brought to the forefront of international attention following the Philippines’ bold endeavour to check China’s ‘creeping invasion’ by instituting proceedings before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).
Police need a week to probe burnt car

Police need a week to probe burnt car

All evidence had to be sent to the Chemistry Dept and Forensic Unit for analysis.

'I connected Justo to The Edge but no conspiracy there'

'I connected Justo to The Edge but no conspiracy there'

S'wak Report editor rues NST for ‘hatchet job', says she never took money for Justo leak.

Amanah to get consensus on hudud welcome, says DAP

Amanah to get consensus on hudud welcome, says DAP

Kit Siang says Amanah's commitment to value consensus among partners on hudud is the way to go.
Identify yourselves, Dyana dares Sept 16 rally organisers

Identify yourselves, Dyana dares Sept 16 rally organisers

UPDATED 5.45PM Malay NGOs willing to join rally for 'Malay dignity' but deny organising it.

Guan Eng rejects PAS for new opposition coalition

Guan Eng rejects PAS for new opposition coalition

DAP sec-gen says as it plans to contest DAP in next GE, clearly it has to be out.

Indonesia migrant boat death toll rises to 61

Indonesia migrant boat death toll rises to 61

Only 20 people are believed to have survived Thursday’s disaster.

No pay for 50 school cleaners, report lodged against minister

No pay for 50 school cleaners, report lodged against minister

PSM wants to know whether funds meant for paying wages were misappropriated or otherwise.

Let the red shirts rally, PKR veep urges police

Let the red shirts rally, PKR veep urges police

[UPDATED 6.06PM] Tian Chua says don't overreact and let the Bersih counter-rally exercise its right to public assembly.

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Guan Eng challenges PAS to take him on in Air Putih

Guan Eng challenges PAS to take him on in Air Putih

Penang CM and DAP sec-gen is ‘not shocked’ by PAS chief’s plan to field its candidates in DAP-held seats.

Guan Eng challenges PAS to take him on in Air Putih

Guan Eng challenges PAS to take him on in Air Putih

Penang CM and DAP sec-gen is ‘not shocked’ by PAS chief’s plan to field its candidates in DAP-held seats.

Bersih: Stop distracting our fight for democratic reforms

Bersih: Stop distracting our fight for democratic reforms

Group says the stomping incident on picture of Najib and Hadi is being played up by certain quarters.

Meteor startles Bangkok, sets social media ablaze

Meteor startles Bangkok, sets social media ablaze

Some went to social media to say that the meteor had struck a helicopter.

The rakyat are the boss

The rakyat are the boss

Everything has a beginning. A burst pipe started with a small leak. A jumbo elephant was born a calf. A little pothole on the road becomes a crater. So it is with the state of our nation. The rot did not start with Najib Abdul Razak. His brazen and glaring attempt to derail investigations into anything 1MDB and the bold transfers and termination of senior civil servants in government is not an isolated event thought off by Najib.
The Edge submits for suspension order to be quashed

The Edge submits for suspension order to be quashed

UPDATED 4PM Its counsel Darryl Goon tells High Court suspension of its publications irrational, unreasonable.

Racism is the colour of Jahiliyyah Arabs

Racism is the colour of Jahiliyyah Arabs

MP SPEAKS Clearly, Islam forbids tribalism at the expense of justice.

FAM president to resign if team fails to qualify

FAM president to resign if team fails to qualify

[UPDATED 3.29PM] National squad coach Dollah Salleh has resigned over the stunning 10-0 defeat to UAE.

Was LRT3 PDP award a political decision?

Was LRT3 PDP award a political decision?

KINIBIZ MRCB and George Kent joint-venture edged out five other contenders.

DBKL finally delivers cleaning bill to Bersih

DBKL finally delivers cleaning bill to Bersih

'Finally, they found it,' Bersih cheekily remarks, after DBKL went to the wrong address last week.

Cops summon Tian Chua over Bersih 4

Cops summon Tian Chua over Bersih 4

UPDATED 1.24PM The PKR veep tweets he was called in to Dang Wangi today over the rally.

PAP hopes nudge to the left will keep voters loyal

PAP hopes nudge to the left will keep voters loyal

To prevent a vote swing, the party has tweaked its policy playbook.

'Amanah MPs' hudud vote based on Pakatan consensus'

'Amanah MPs' hudud vote based on Pakatan consensus'

The PAS splinter party's leader Mohamad Sabu said it has not decided to vote for or against hudud.

Hadi: PAS to contest in DAP dominated seats next GE

Hadi: PAS to contest in DAP dominated seats next GE

This is to counter its splinter party Amanah, which is keen to contest for PAS seats.

MCA: DAP to blame for Malay anger, not Chinese

MCA: DAP to blame for Malay anger, not Chinese

UPDATED 1.04PM Ti Lian Ker points to foe as sole source of racial tensions, asks not to target the Chinese community.

Not another atrocious highway?

Not another atrocious highway?

Dear Honorable Menteri Besar of Selangor,

I am writing with hearing the sad news on the approval of the atrocious East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) highway.

Collateral damage and circumstantial concerns

Collateral damage and circumstantial concerns

We are witnessing events that raise serious concerns. The stakes are high and behind the scenes there are hands at work. The latest relates to the disappearance of a senior officer from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
Police won’t allow Sept 16 rally to take place

Police won’t allow Sept 16 rally to take place

UPDATED 11.52AM The rally, being organised by Malay rights pressure groups, is to come out in support of PM Najib.

Malays have a bigger stake

Malays have a bigger stake

I like what former minister Rafidah Aziz said about playing “the race card" and “racialising” the country’s problems. We know what she said is nothing new but as a Malay leader, what she said carries weight and is more palatable particularly among the Malay masses. I think the timing of her reminder is most opportune given that the situation in the country is getting edgy.
Ringgit falls to 4.3030 on US jobs data, oil price drop

Ringgit falls to 4.3030 on US jobs data, oil price drop

Bank Negara meets at the end of this week and most economists surveyed expect no change in benchmark interest rate.

Four areas record unhealthy API as at 8am

Four areas record unhealthy API as at 8am

They are Muar in Johor, Malacca City, Bukit Rambai, and Nilai, Negri Sembilan.

Irresponsible attitude cause of wildlife suffering

Irresponsible attitude cause of wildlife suffering

The lion with overgrown claws at the Johor Zoo is now recuperating but that does not mean that Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) will put the matter to rest.
Pandikar stays mum on PM no-confidence motion

Pandikar stays mum on PM no-confidence motion

UPDATED 12.30PM Speaker evades questions on his stand, saying he’ll ‘cross the bridge when it comes’.

AG: Missing DPP not involved in 1MDB probe

AG: Missing DPP not involved in 1MDB probe

As police investigates into Kevin's disappearance, Apandi urges against any speculation over his whereabouts.

R&D to produce new palm oil-based products

R&D to produce new palm oil-based products

These will be in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical sectors as well, says plantation industries minister.

Najib: Regard government as friend of Gen Y

Najib: Regard government as friend of Gen Y

The gov’t understands, recognises and will do its best for all Gen Y in Malaysia, the PM pledges.

Poetics and politics of cultural life in a nation

Poetics and politics of cultural life in a nation

COMMENT It is a clarion call to Malaysians to get out of their comfort zone.

No sparks as Muhyiddin attends Umno political bureau meeting

No sparks as Muhyiddin attends Umno political bureau meeting

UPDATED 2.27PM Muhyiddin and Shafie attended the first Umno political bureau meeting since their sacking.

Ahmad Maslan: Saudi prince Al-Waleed not RM2.6b donor

Ahmad Maslan: Saudi prince Al-Waleed not RM2.6b donor

Mystery continues as deputy minister says he was misquoted and only mentioned the prince as an example.

Since when is picture stomping an offence?

Since when is picture stomping an offence?

COMMENT It shows our leaders are being rejected by the younger generation.

Is Umno Baru the Malays' defender?

Is Umno Baru the Malays' defender?

Beginning to reflect on the country’s future.
Severe haze around peninsula causing low visibility

Severe haze around peninsula causing low visibility

This situation is expected to persist over Malaysian waters until Wednesday.

Aide: Rosmah attended meeting on ex-SB? Nonsense

Aide: Rosmah attended meeting on ex-SB? Nonsense

[UPDATED 12.01PM] Rizal Mansor says the easiest way to sell a story nowadays is to link Rosmah.

Another boost for Parti Amanah Negara

Another boost for Parti Amanah Negara

More than 400 people in Johor, including PAS members, have joined new party Amanah.

IGP: Stop rumours on Kevin's disappearance

IGP: Stop rumours on Kevin's disappearance

Khalid calls to stop speculation about burnt car belonging to AG officer and his involvement in 1MDB probe.

Najib, not too late to right wrongs

Najib, not too late to right wrongs

YOURSAY 'Will you be leaving behind a Malaysia that’s better or worse?'
Two more questions on RM2.6b Najib has to answer

Two more questions on RM2.6b Najib has to answer

MP SPEAKS Not counting the many more at IACC meet the PM refused to attend, simply out of fear of being grilled.

Najib, the people are supreme, not you

Najib, the people are supreme, not you

YOURSAY ‘Which parts of these basic elements of democracy you don't understand?’

When God is involved in battle against graft

When God is involved in battle against graft

YOURSAY ‘If we leave it to God, why bother having police, judges and courts?’

Ex-IGP's son: Independent panel needed to appoint IGP

Ex-IGP's son: Independent panel needed to appoint IGP

This is the only way to restore public trust and respect in the police force, says Najib Rahman.