Archive - 12 September 2015

Search for 7 missing Orang Asli pupils to focus on rivers, open areas

Search for 7 missing Orang Asli pupils to focus on rivers, open areas

Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department says people would usually head towards these areas when they are lost.

Amanah says has encouraging support in west coast peninsula

Amanah says has encouraging support in west coast peninsula

Party believes it can exceed target of 100,000 members by year-end.

The PAS and Pakatan 2.0 conundrum

The PAS and Pakatan 2.0 conundrum

The argument for and against the inclusion of PAS in the Pakatan 2.0 coalition at the end of the day is really about increasing the chances of winning future elections. Inclusiveness of different interest groups is of course the most pragmatic approach in winning elections.
The PAS and Pakatan 2.0 conundrum

The PAS and Pakatan 2.0 conundrum

The argument for and against the inclusion of PAS in the Pakatan 2.0 coalition at the end of the day is really about increasing the chances of winning future elections. Inclusiveness of different interest groups is of course the most pragmatic approach in winning elections.
Saudi Arabia reviews construction safety after Grand Mosque tragedy

Saudi Arabia reviews construction safety after Grand Mosque tragedy

An official says an inquiry commission has inspected the site of the incident late Friday.

Najib: Strong family bond true power of Umno

Najib: Strong family bond true power of Umno

'It will be a critical situation if members do not support and endorse the selected candidates.'

Tabung Haji steps up search, missing pilgrim now at eight

Tabung Haji steps up search, missing pilgrim now at eight

Latest figure obtained after room-to-room inspections were carried out in all nine buildings housing Malaysian haj pilgrims.

Family of missing pilgrim hopeful

Family of missing pilgrim hopeful

Granddaughter is hopeful that the senior citizen will be found safe soon.

Najib to announce economic measures on Monday

Najib to announce economic measures on Monday

He will make the announcement after the weekly meeting of the economic council, says the Prime Minister's Office.

MACC: Not all donations are bribes

MACC: Not all donations are bribes

MACC number two says the the law says it is possible corruption, but must be studied closely first.

191 Umno divisions conclude meetings

191 Umno divisions conclude meetings

Most of the delegates’ meetings were held after the July 28 cabinet reshuffle.

Racism, xenophobia alive among Bersih backers

Racism, xenophobia alive among Bersih backers

Welcome to the age of subliminal racism.
'Frog' Ibrahim has last laugh over party hoppers

'Frog' Ibrahim has last laugh over party hoppers

The Perkasa chief gleefully notes that those who derided him as a political frog have now jumped parties, too.

Racism, xenophobia alive and well even among Bersih supporters

Racism, xenophobia alive and well even among Bersih supporters

Welcome to the age of subliminal racism.
PM congratulates Singapore's Lee for polls victory

PM congratulates Singapore's Lee for polls victory

Najib looks forward to strengthening already warm relations with Malaysia's southern neighbour.

Najib: I help, not buy, Umno divisions

Najib: I help, not buy, Umno divisions

Whatever assistance he offers is for the party, not for personal gain, he says.

Minister: 'Noisy minority' may lose it like in Singapore GE

Minister: 'Noisy minority' may lose it like in Singapore GE

Salleh Said Keruak says this may be true even when thousands march and scream to demonstrate their displeasure.
Jamal: Only one Sept 16 rally, we'll follow silat group

Jamal: Only one Sept 16 rally, we'll follow silat group

The red shirt group's spokesperson now says the rally is in Padang Merbok, not Bukit Bintang.

PAS closes book on bai'ah, leaves oath-breakers to their own devices

PAS closes book on bai'ah, leaves oath-breakers to their own devices

We don't want to prolong the issue, says party sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan.

Ex-minister: Red shirt rally may be aborted if Dr M turns up

Ex-minister: Red shirt rally may be aborted if Dr M turns up

This is Zainuddin Maidin's response to red shirt Jamal Md Yunos who had challenged Mahathir to show up if he was 'Malay enough'.

Rafidah: Loyalty is to nation, not individual leader

Rafidah: Loyalty is to nation, not individual leader

‘There is no such thing as loyalty to anyone,’ says the former Umno minister.

'PAS can only work with Umno after Umno is cured'

'PAS can only work with Umno after Umno is cured'

Kadir Sheikh Fadzir urges PAS to consider this if it is mulling co-operation with Umno.

IGP can't just dismiss Al Jazeera's Altantuya report, says MP

IGP can't just dismiss Al Jazeera's Altantuya report, says MP

UPDATED 4.54PM Bukit Gelugor MP says allegations in the docu need to be probed and not just waved off.

Thailand bombing suspects arrested in Malaysia

Thailand bombing suspects arrested in Malaysia

Bangkok Post reports that Thai authorities were informed about the arrest yesterday.

Najib likens Altantuya murder 'revival' to Saddam ouster

Najib likens Altantuya murder 'revival' to Saddam ouster

PM says there is a plot inside and outside the country to oust him, just like how Saddam Hussein was toppled.

We, too, can flood KL streets if we want to, says silat group

We, too, can flood KL streets if we want to, says silat group

UPDATED 4.44PM Many silat practitioners in KL but we’ll gather in Padang Merbok peacefully, says Pesaka chief.

Ku Nan: No permit for red shirts if they march

Ku Nan: No permit for red shirts if they march

UPDATED 11.10PM FT minister has instructed DBKL not to approve any permits for march, asks to rally in confined venue.

End 'Malay first' mentality, says Rafidah Aziz

End 'Malay first' mentality, says Rafidah Aziz

UPDATED 5.38PM Former Umno minister tells Malays to stop obsessing with race.

Silat group: Our rally is different from red shirt march

Silat group: Our rally is different from red shirt march

UPDATED 2.15PM Pesaka says those who want to incite racial violence should stay away from its Sept 16 rally.

PAS says will get more members after MP jumps to PKR

PAS says will get more members after MP jumps to PKR

Takiyuddin says this after Tumpat MP and former Selangor MB jump from PAS to PKR.

PM Najib seems to be drawing all the bad vibes

PM Najib seems to be drawing all the bad vibes

COMMENT No end to controversies as he has attracted the wrong people to himself.

Bar to sue gov't leaders over 1MDB probe hindrance

Bar to sue gov't leaders over 1MDB probe hindrance

Bar EGM votes to sue those responsible for hindering the on-going probe and Najib may be on the list. 

'Will PAS also burn bridges with PKR after Tumpat MP defection?'

'Will PAS also burn bridges with PKR after Tumpat MP defection?'

PAS MP Mahfuz wants to know if PAS will now go it alone after it sole ally has taken its MP.

Hadi: If a leader turns thief, people will turn robbers

Hadi: If a leader turns thief, people will turn robbers

PAS chief laments state of M'sia's economy and says leaders set the example, without mentioning names.

PM pledges aid for injured Malaysian pilgrims

PM pledges aid for injured Malaysian pilgrims

In the incident, 87 worshippers were killed and at least 184 more were injured.

17 areas hit unhealthy haze levels as at 3pm

17 areas hit unhealthy haze levels as at 3pm

At 3pm, Port Klang in Selangor had the highest API reading at 153.

KJ: Warm reception for PM shows youths set aside politics

KJ: Warm reception for PM shows youths set aside politics

Participants shook hands and took photos with PM at the cycling event promoted with hashtag #TolakFitnahMediaSosial.

IGP sets cops on Twitter user for calling him 'Najib's dog'

IGP sets cops on Twitter user for calling him 'Najib's dog'

He wants his men to hunt down user impersonating Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang.

Red shirts should get Najib, Zahid to join their rally

Red shirts should get Najib, Zahid to join their rally

YOURSAY 'If Jamal is Malay enough, he should also ask Najib to come clean about the RM2.6b.'

Najib's Sept 16 choice - Malaysia or red shirts?

Najib's Sept 16 choice - Malaysia or red shirts?

MP SPEAKS Gelang Patah MP asks if Najib will live up to the Malaysian ideal or pander to racial groups.

So is the red shirt rally illegal or not?

So is the red shirt rally illegal or not?

YOURSAY ‘So far I have not heard ‘threat against democracy’ being bandied about.’

Unfortunately for Umnoputras, Al Jazeera is not TV3

Unfortunately for Umnoputras, Al Jazeera is not TV3

YOURSAY ‘Only deported? The journalist was lucky she was not blasted with C4.’

Al Jazeera journalist declines comment on police probe

Al Jazeera journalist declines comment on police probe

Australian journalist Mary Ann Jolley says Malaysian police have yet to contact her.

Six M’sians hurt in crane tragedy in Makkah

Six M’sians hurt in crane tragedy in Makkah

A crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque during a sandstorm and heavy rain.

PM, how many six months do you need to fix 1MDB?

PM, how many six months do you need to fix 1MDB?

YOURSAY ‘It is not about the next six months. It is about the past mismanagement of 1MDB.’

S'pore ruling party in decisive win as voters shun risk

S'pore ruling party in decisive win as voters shun risk

It increases its share of the vote and seat tally as it brushes off an opposition challenge.

Hadi: K’tan PAS should submit report on Kamaruddin's crossover

Hadi: K’tan PAS should submit report on Kamaruddin's crossover

'Anyone can make an allegation,' he says of PKR president Wan Azizah's announcement.