Archive - 17 September 2015

Red shirts disrupt Bersih forum in Bayan Baru

Red shirts disrupt Bersih forum in Bayan Baru

UPDATED 12.20PM The group of about 50 left the hall after a 30-minute commotion.

Rafidah: After letting off ‘anger’, it’s time to work together

Rafidah: After letting off ‘anger’, it’s time to work together

Ex-minister urges all sectors, led by gov’t, to help move the country forward.

AG drops sedition charge against Ali Tinju

AG drops sedition charge against Ali Tinju

He had been charged for allegedly making an inflammatory speech outside Low Yat Plaza in July.

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Brahim’s ends shareholders’ deal with MAS OldCo

Brahim’s ends shareholders’ deal with MAS OldCo

The execution of the agreements are incidental to the new catering agreements.

Perlis and Kedah hit by floods after heavy rain

Perlis and Kedah hit by floods after heavy rain

Water level readings in several rivers in the two states exceeded the danger level.

Opposition, NGO leaders quizzed for wearing Bersih 4 T-shirts

Opposition, NGO leaders quizzed for wearing Bersih 4 T-shirts

UPDATED 8.50PM Ambiga and PKR's Elizabeth Wong and G. Manivannan gave their statement to police today.

Overseas, red shirts rally seen as 'anti-Chinese demo'

Overseas, red shirts rally seen as 'anti-Chinese demo'

Chinese-language media picks up on anti-Chinese posters, banners and slogans of Malay supremacy.

Malay dignity not under threat, says Pak Lah

Malay dignity not under threat, says Pak Lah

UPDATED 6.35PM While some may feel that way, it has not caused any fight, says the ex-PM.

Lawyer denies doctoring red shirt rally pics

Lawyer denies doctoring red shirt rally pics

[UPDATED 7.18PM] Eric Paulsen lodges police report when despite denial, the pictures still spread far and wide.

PKR invites opposition parties to discuss new coalition

PKR invites opposition parties to discuss new coalition

Wan Azizah, As Opposition leader, want issues on the table, and differences set aside.

Bersih 4 - a strategic and mathematical analysis

Bersih 4 - a strategic and mathematical analysis

Without a doubt the year 2015, politically and economically, has been one of the most eventful in Malaysian history. And in this year of unprecedented political turbulence, the Bersih 4 rally certainly has been one of the most reported, talked and debated about topics, triggering a broad spectrum of emotions and responses.
'300,000 red shirts, but Najib's backed by 1m more'

'300,000 red shirts, but Najib's backed by 1m more'

[UPDATED 9.10PM] Malay NGO Coalition leader said the million couldn't enter because Padang Merbok was full.

Utusan ordered to pay 'business failure' Pua RM200k

Utusan ordered to pay 'business failure' Pua RM200k

MP claims defamatory words had put him in a bad light as if he is a politician who is immoral.

'What's wrong with Cina babi, Chinese eat pork'

'What's wrong with Cina babi, Chinese eat pork'

UPDATED 6.52PM The term 'babi', according to Jamal Md Yunus, is only sensitive for Malays.

Jamal: Chinese must share Petaling Street spoils with Malays

Jamal: Chinese must share Petaling Street spoils with Malays

UPDATED 7.19PM Chinese don't want to share but Malays are forced to share theirs, says Umno man.

IGP regrets racial slurs, vows to probe reports

IGP regrets racial slurs, vows to probe reports

He also raps those who pelted his personnel with bottles, saying action will be taken.

Provocation of violence can't be condoned, says Suhakam

Provocation of violence can't be condoned, says Suhakam

The right to peaceful assembly is not an excuse to promote violence, it said of the red shirt rally.

MCA, Gerakan and DAP see red, file police reports

MCA, Gerakan and DAP see red, file police reports

Provocative banners and statements at yesterday's red-shirts rally invite a slew of reports.

Ringgit rallies with stocks as oil boosts sentiment

Ringgit rallies with stocks as oil boosts sentiment

The ringgit climbed 1.4pct to a two-week high of 4.2485 a US dollar as at 2.02pm.

Family seeks task force to find missing Gobala

Family seeks task force to find missing Gobala

This after they congratulate the police on its quick work in finding the remains of DPP Morais.

Journalists group slams harassment at red shirts rally

Journalists group slams harassment at red shirts rally

Geramm says at least five journalists suffered racial slurs and were harassed for doing their job.

'DAP underestimated Umno, did not expect Malays to rise'

'DAP underestimated Umno, did not expect Malays to rise'

Cheras Umno's Syed Ali Alhabshee blames DAP for sowing racist perception of the 'defenders' of Malays.

Special panel makes early start, but nothing special

Special panel makes early start, but nothing special

Although the Special Economic Committee (SEC) is new, many Malaysians expected a special package of policy measures to give more substantive backing to its mandate which is - ‘strengthen the fundamentals of the economy’.
PKR: Red shirts not defending Malays but corrupt gov't

PKR: Red shirts not defending Malays but corrupt gov't

PKR national youth deputy chief Dr Afif Bahardin adds their behaviour at rally was uncouth and racist.

Guan Eng: BN racists or opposition M'sians, you decide

Guan Eng: BN racists or opposition M'sians, you decide

CM describes the purpose of red shirts different compared to principles fought by opposition who joined Bersih.

Apologise to nation over red-shirts rally, PM told

Apologise to nation over red-shirts rally, PM told

Kit Siang accuses Najib and his ministers of 'shameful abdication of responsibility'.

Penang declares all-out war on rabies

Penang declares all-out war on rabies

[UPDATED 3.57PM] Two cases were recently reported in the state, which will now strive to catch and eliminate all stray dogs.

Umno man denies red shirt rally racist, only meant to 'teach lesson'

Umno man denies red shirt rally racist, only meant to 'teach lesson'

Umno leader adds that the rally did not touch on sensitivities of other races and faiths.

Malaysia Day? Meh

Malaysia Day? Meh

Yesterday was Malaysia Day. So how was it? Was it just as ordinary as any other day or did you celebrate by flying your Jalur Gemilang proudly? Well, you have your answer. As for me, it’s just another public holiday to be frank, free from university imposed compulsory programmes (well I was ‘diwajibkan’ to join a programme I didn’t want to be a part of, not the first time though).
How do the minorities feel about the red shirt rally?

How do the minorities feel about the red shirt rally?

Sept 16 is Malaysia Day, which commemorates the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963. With the signing of a joint treaty with the United Kingdom, it marks the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo (renamed Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia.
PAS raps red shirts for racial slurs, blames Umno

PAS raps red shirts for racial slurs, blames Umno

Deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says this is not something Malays would do.

Haze shuts down schools in Kuching, Samarahan

Haze shuts down schools in Kuching, Samarahan

UPDATED 12.50PM Air quality readings there verging on very unhealthy level, says S’wak education department.

Minister: Red shirt rally cleaning bill is RM38k

Minister: Red shirt rally cleaning bill is RM38k

Abdul Rahman Dahlan however says unlike Bersih, there was no stench of urine during yesterday's rally.

‘Find not just Morais’ murderer, but Beng Hock’s, too’

‘Find not just Morais’ murderer, but Beng Hock’s, too’

UPDATED 1.19PM Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching lauds AG’s Chambers for its call but says same must apply to ‘all cases’.

Three lessons in national soul-searching

Three lessons in national soul-searching

MP SPEAKS Malaysians of all races should not fall into the trap of the ‘unseen hands’.

Zeti: Doom and gloom readings on economy off mark

Zeti: Doom and gloom readings on economy off mark

Adjustments needed but strong fundamentals will see country through, Bank Negara boss says.

Oct 20 for Gerakan’s bid for leave to challenge hudud law

Oct 20 for Gerakan’s bid for leave to challenge hudud law

[UPDATED 1.33PM] Its Youth deputy head says they have also applied that Chief Justice Arifin be recused.

'Red shirt' rally a national day of shame, not unity

'Red shirt' rally a national day of shame, not unity

COMMENT Stark contrast to carnival mood of Bersih 4, a show of true and uncontrived Malaysian solidarity.

In DPP’s murder, we're sliding into a state of lawlessness

In DPP’s murder, we're sliding into a state of lawlessness

YOURSAY ‘Is there more than meets the eye in the killing of Kevin Morais?’

MB: Racist slogans Umno’s best way to restore Malay dignity?

MB: Racist slogans Umno’s best way to restore Malay dignity?

UPDATED 11.35AM Azmin Ali says he felt only ‘shame’, while Nurul Izzah says it was 'Himpunan Menjual Maruah Melayu'.

Please, no more procrastination, go sue Al Jazeera

Please, no more procrastination, go sue Al Jazeera

YOURSAY ‘The most stupid act was kicking the reporter out of Malaysia...’

In Morais murder, AG’s Chambers slams intimidation

In Morais murder, AG’s Chambers slams intimidation

It is defiant against 'acts of cowardice and intimidation' against its officers, wants thorough probe.

Big difference between the reds and yellows

Big difference between the reds and yellows

YOURSAY The red shirt rally was an abject failure which served to divide an already polarised nation.

Utusan slams news portals for being anti-red shirts

Utusan slams news portals for being anti-red shirts

Umno-owned daily laments Malaysiakini and TMI played up ‘negative aspects’, unlike Bersih 4.

‘Abolishing vernacular schools won’t redeem Malay pride’

‘Abolishing vernacular schools won’t redeem Malay pride’

MCA Youth’s Quek Tai Seong says every Malaysian must have the choice of school.

Indonesia: M’sian firm among those probed over haze

Indonesia: M’sian firm among those probed over haze

The over 20 companies probed for the smog include M’sian company, says its minister.

To the PM and the red-T Malays

To the PM and the red-T Malays

We’ve toiled for Bumi Bangsa Malaysia.
What’s the story now about Petaling Street chaos?

What’s the story now about Petaling Street chaos?

COMMENT Stop playing with racial or religious sentiments that will surely backfire.

A sieve will hold water better than AG’s reasoning

A sieve will hold water better than AG’s reasoning

YOURSAY ‘How could Najib’s name come up? It’s not in the script.’

A leader doing a bad job should quit or be fired

A leader doing a bad job should quit or be fired

An open letter to Najib

#DearNajib

Recently, the results of our national football team receiving a devastating drubbing of 10-0 at the hands of the United Arab Emirates in a World Cup qualifying match were splashed across newspapers’ front pages. It was a painful moment for the devoted Malaysian football fans. Anguish, bewilderment, chaos, despair, embarrassment, and frustrations reign in the wake of the humiliation. I believe you are still reeling from the shock of the rout by the UAE.

Najib and the many elephants in the room

Najib and the many elephants in the room

YOURSAY ‘You have clearly demonstrated how totally out of touch you are with M’sians.’

The good, bad and ugly - what rally got right and not

The good, bad and ugly - what rally got right and not

COMMENT A review of organisational ups and downs of the protest.

The mysterious red shirt rally continues to mystify

The mysterious red shirt rally continues to mystify

COMMENT How does anything that happened yesterday mean a thing to Malays?