Archive - 15 September 2015

Haze nationwide draws varied reactions

Haze nationwide draws varied reactions

Parents want more timely announcements on closure of schools, while schools want the authority to close.

On eve of rally, it’s business as usual for Bukit Bintang

On eve of rally, it’s business as usual for Bukit Bintang

The red shirt rally is poised for tomorrow but tonight it’s as crowded and colourful as ever.

Swiss investigators to question key witnesses on 1MDB

Swiss investigators to question key witnesses on 1MDB

Malaysia’s AG Apandi Ali proposed this to the Swiss AG in Zurich today after receiving request.

ValueCap's RM20b to come from Khazanah, KWAP, PNB

ValueCap's RM20b to come from Khazanah, KWAP, PNB

Minister Wahid Omar says gov’t investment arm will create value by propping up undervalued stocks.

Mat Sabu: Majority of Amanah’s members from Kelantan

Mat Sabu: Majority of Amanah’s members from Kelantan

Rather to his surprise, the new party has registered more than 7,000 members from the PAS state.

Anwar: Effigy-burning shows Umno’s decay under Najib

Anwar: Effigy-burning shows Umno’s decay under Najib

In a message from prison, the PKR de facto leader says the act was uncultured.

Muhyiddin: Rally not the best way to defend Malays

Muhyiddin: Rally not the best way to defend Malays

[UPDATED 8.32PM] The Umno deputy president speaks out against the Sept 16 rally and the use of 'racial sentiments'.

All you need to know about Himpunan Bersatu Rakyat's rally

All you need to know about Himpunan Bersatu Rakyat's rally

The city will see its second major rally within a month tomorrow with the 'red-shirts' gathering in KL. Here's a rundown of who's involved.

PAS ready to fight Amanah in elections

PAS ready to fight Amanah in elections

Info chief Nasrudin says as a big and experienced political party, PAS is prepared to face any situation. 

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Umno sets up urgent arrest team for Sept 16 rally

Umno sets up urgent arrest team for Sept 16 rally

Bona Fide Friends of Umno sends out a list of do's and don'ts, including no weapons.

Unhealthy API readings for 31 areas, three drop to moderate

Unhealthy API readings for 31 areas, three drop to moderate

Kemaman in Terengganu recorded the most unhealthy API reading at 190.

FGV unaware of causes of share price spike

FGV unaware of causes of share price spike

The firm says there was no corporate development that was yet to be announced.

Cops identify those involved in torching effigies

Cops identify those involved in torching effigies

IGP urges all those involved to come forward to help in police investigations.

AG: Najib never implicated in Altantuya case

AG: Najib never implicated in Altantuya case

UPDATED 7.33PM 'At no time during this exhaustive legal process did the name of the PM come up in any culpable manner.'

Otai Reformasi scale down 'monitors' after police rebuke

Otai Reformasi scale down 'monitors' after police rebuke

Responding to the IGP’s warning, it’ll now send 500 to keep watch, down from 2,500.

Suhakam: Respect tenets of peaceful assembly

Suhakam: Respect tenets of peaceful assembly

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the commission) refers to the impending public assembly on Sept 16, 2015, also known as ‘Himpunan Maruah Melayu’ or ‘Himpunan Rakyat Bersatu’ that has received the green light to proceed at Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur.
Ali Tinju: 20,000 army vets ready for action tomorrow

Ali Tinju: 20,000 army vets ready for action tomorrow

He says they will start arriving tonight and spring into action if need be at the 'red shirts rally'.

Two charged with possession of materials on IS

Two charged with possession of materials on IS

An X-Ray technician and an interior designer pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Protect activists, lawyers' group tells police

Protect activists, lawyers' group tells police

LFL’s Michelle Yesudas urges this after a LGBT activist and student leader were attacked.

UM improves in ranking, but miles behind S'pore varsities

UM improves in ranking, but miles behind S'pore varsities

Universiti Malaya’s ranking has climbed from 151 in 2015 and 167 in 2013, but NUS, NTU leapfrog Yale.

Utusan fails to include Anwar’s conviction in statement

Utusan fails to include Anwar’s conviction in statement

High Court Judge Hue Siew Kheng dismisses their application in chambers today.

'Ultras Malaya' supporters charged with rioting

'Ultras Malaya' supporters charged with rioting

The ‘Ultras Malaya’ is a group of hardcore supporters of Harimau Malaya.

Don’t touch on racial sensitivities, rally-goers warned

Don’t touch on racial sensitivities, rally-goers warned

‘We have to have respect for each other,’ says DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Water tariffs need to be increased, says ministry

Water tariffs need to be increased, says ministry

It says this is in order for the water operators to provide a better service.

MACC deputy: My remarks no link to donation to PM

MACC deputy: My remarks no link to donation to PM

Mustafar Ali appears unhappy with Mkini readers’ views and says he was only explaining terms in MACC Act.

Haze forces PM to travel by road to Sematan

Haze forces PM to travel by road to Sematan

He was scheduled to launch works on a package of the Pan Borneo Highway.

Poll: Sept 16 rally finds little traction among Malays

Poll: Sept 16 rally finds little traction among Malays

UPDATED 4.55PM Merdeka Centre says only 24 percent of Malay respondents support the rally.

Felda settlers bussed in for M'sia Day, not rally

Felda settlers bussed in for M'sia Day, not rally

Its spokesperson says it is an annual event where settlers will gather at one particular region.

Engaging the Malay heartland

Engaging the Malay heartland

I see history repeating itself today.
MIC lawmaker red-faced over red T-shirt sponsorship

MIC lawmaker red-faced over red T-shirt sponsorship

Rally participant thanks him on Facebook, forcing P Kamalanathan to explain the issue.

Mat Sabu: Aim of tomorrow's rally is to 'bodek'

Mat Sabu: Aim of tomorrow's rally is to 'bodek'

The event is to support a leader, unlike a brave gathering that goes against the ruler, he says.

No ‘Ah Beng’ economics, please

No ‘Ah Beng’ economics, please

Dear PM, I think I am getting tired commenting on your economic policies, including the latest measures to reduce the cost of living. But for the sake of the rakyat, I am appealing to you to reconsider what you have just announced. These measures are just plain silly and devoid of any logic. How we end up doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is simply beyond comprehension.
Red, black to multi-coloured? Many U-turns leading to Sept 16

Red, black to multi-coloured? Many U-turns leading to Sept 16

From a 'Malay pride' rally to a unity' rally, from illegal to legal, from Bukit Bintang to Padang Merbok...

Cops close major roads in KL for Sept 16 rally

Cops close major roads in KL for Sept 16 rally

The roads include main arteries Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Ampang and Jalan Sultan Ismail.

Emulate the wise words of Temenggong Jugah

Emulate the wise words of Temenggong Jugah

“Anang Malaysia sebaka tebu, manis di pohon, tawal di hujung.” (Malaysia should not be like the sugar cane, sweet at the head and getting less and less sweet towards the end.)

- Jugah anak Barieng @ Temenggong Jugah

Najib obtains temporary stay over PKR's RM2.6b suit

Najib obtains temporary stay over PKR's RM2.6b suit

This is pending a permanent stay application for all proceedings until court hears Najib's application to strike out suit.

M'sian Economic Freedom Index improved in 2013

M'sian Economic Freedom Index improved in 2013

Its ranking climbed to 58th spot from 74th out of 157 countries, based on a study by Canada’s Fraser Institute.
The Battle Within...

The Battle Within...

O’ brothers in Islam,

You call yourself brothers

Yet, kill your brethren most mercilessly

In the name of contrasting beliefs.

Even the women don’t escape your tyranny,

In the name of what you think is right.

'Effigy-burners mocked Chinese religious rite'

'Effigy-burners mocked Chinese religious rite'

The Penang chief minister says the incident by the the 'red shirts' was 'dangerous religious provocation'.

Private bill tabled to force PM to give up finance portfolio

Private bill tabled to force PM to give up finance portfolio

[UPDATED 4.04PM] PKR's Rafizi Ramli says he has tabled a private member's bill seeking to make it illegal for the PM to hold the finance portfolio as well.

Amanah to mufti: Is red shirts rally 'haram' too?

Amanah to mufti: Is red shirts rally 'haram' too?

Mujahid warns the Kelantan mufti who declared Bersih 4 as haram to make a stand on tomorrow’s rally.

SUPP fears rally could lead to anarchy

SUPP fears rally could lead to anarchy

It condemns organisers for not respecting significance of Sept 16 in Malaysia history.

Major Chinese business group opposes 'red shirts rally'

Major Chinese business group opposes 'red shirts rally'

[UPDATED 4.50PM] ACCCIM does not agree with any rally that causes racial disharmony.

Indonesia to share names of firms causing forest fires

Indonesia to share names of firms causing forest fires

The three-hour gauge of Singapore’s PSI hit a high of 249 late last night.

'Give Anwar due medical care or face malpractice complaint'

'Give Anwar due medical care or face malpractice complaint'

UPDATED 2PM Anwar's family insists the imprisoned PKR leader needs shoulder surgery but Health Ministry says no.

A true national gov’t sought to address economic crisis

A true national gov’t sought to address economic crisis

MP SPEAKS In brief, the steps taken represent ill-conceived panic measures.

SRC probe – MACC urges no speculation by media

SRC probe – MACC urges no speculation by media

Anti-corruption commission says media should not speculate on the ongoing investigations into SRC International.

Thailand says key bomb suspect in Turkey

Thailand says key bomb suspect in Turkey

Authorities say the man fled using a Chinese passport on his way to Istanbul.

ACCCIM: Gov’t policy, politics to blame for bad business in 2015

ACCCIM: Gov’t policy, politics to blame for bad business in 2015

A total 67 percent of businesses said margins shrunk due to GST, and most still don’t know how it works.

PKR, PAS in a haze of their doing

PKR, PAS in a haze of their doing

COMMENT Nothing substantive emerges after opposition unity meeting, as expected.

Schools in five states hit by haze ordered to close

Schools in five states hit by haze ordered to close

[UPDATED 12.25AM] Education ministry orders schools in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, Malacca and Negri Sembilan to close temporarily.

Al Jazeera stands by Altantuya report, denies agenda

Al Jazeera stands by Altantuya report, denies agenda

News organisation describes ‘Murder in Malaysia’ as a detailed and thorough report.

57 Penang PAS members jump ship to Amanah

57 Penang PAS members jump ship to Amanah

Amanah Penang’s pro-tem chief Mujahid Yusof is confident that more in the state will follow suit.

PAS condemns effigy burning of opposition leaders

PAS condemns effigy burning of opposition leaders

Party sec-gen Takiyuddin says this practice is barbaric, unlike the culture of Malaysian society.

How the world's best democracy works

How the world's best democracy works

COMMENT The truth is that real democrats don't brag about their democracy.

Without fear or favour

Without fear or favour

In memorium of Dr Tan Chee Khoon.
Without fear or favour

Without fear or favour

In memorium of Dr Tan Chee Khoon.

Otai Reformasi: No intention of doing 'police work' at rally

Otai Reformasi: No intention of doing 'police work' at rally

NGO tells IGP their volunteers will merely keep an eye on the situation on Sept 16.

A paradigm shift in Malaysian politics?

A paradigm shift in Malaysian politics?

COMMENT Incendiary remarks of red shirts have given rise to a multiracial platform espousing good governance, tolerance...

No arrest warrants for Jho Low & Co?

No arrest warrants for Jho Low & Co?

YOURSAY ‘Why waste taxpayers’ money by going overseas to interview them?’

You're not defending Malays, Mahathir tells red shirts

You're not defending Malays, Mahathir tells red shirts

UPDATED 10.55AM The former PM adds that Bersih 4 was not racist as 'all races were there'.

Reach consensus on red shirt rally, BN parties told

Reach consensus on red shirt rally, BN parties told

UPDATED 10.25PM Either that, or ban it, says Kit Siang in rubbishing coalition’s ‘agree to disagree’ position.

PDRM must take lead, not follow DBKL on Sept 16 rally

PDRM must take lead, not follow DBKL on Sept 16 rally

YOURSAY ‘Remember, we the rakyat pay your salary, not Umno.’

DAP lawmaker: Appoint politicians as local council heads

DAP lawmaker: Appoint politicians as local council heads

Political agenda crucial to push for local government polls in all levels, says Liew Chin Tong.

Many wary, upset over red shirt rally

Many wary, upset over red shirt rally

However, they should come out to to promote racial integration, says NGO leader Lim Chee En.

MACC, stop giving your own definition of ‘donation’

MACC, stop giving your own definition of ‘donation’

YOURSAY ‘Mustafar Ali has forgotten to mention the RM42m from SRC.’

Morais’ disappearance a déjà vu for Gobala family

Morais’ disappearance a déjà vu for Gobala family

Two years ago, a businessman disappeared, under mysterious circumstances. A burnt-out car was found. No news of him since.

If you believe Umno, the whole world is against Najib

If you believe Umno, the whole world is against Najib

YOURSAY ‘Salleh Said Keruak, which part of Al Jazeera report is fictitious and malicious?’

What do you call RM2.6b ‘donation’ found in personal account?

What do you call RM2.6b ‘donation’ found in personal account?

YOURSAY ‘MACC no 2, please stop recycling your reply on the RM2.6 billion.’

BN to table report card on delivery of GE13 manifesto

BN to table report card on delivery of GE13 manifesto

This is to make gov’t performance the last two-and-half years known to the people, says PM.

'Federal Court verdict on film screening breaches rights'

'Federal Court verdict on film screening breaches rights'

The decision is inconsistent with Malaysia’s commitment to human rights, says ICJ.

PM says BN in two minds over Sept 16 rally, urges for non-violence

PM says BN in two minds over Sept 16 rally, urges for non-violence

He says their rally should only be held in the designated area and not at Bukit Bintang, Petaling Street or Low Yat Plaza.