Archive - 18 September 2015

Najib hails red shirt protesters for 'peaceful rally'

Najib hails red shirt protesters for 'peaceful rally'

PM says the police told him rally shows Malays respect the law.

Khairuddin arrested for 'attempting to topple gov't'

Khairuddin arrested for 'attempting to topple gov't'

UPDATED 11.38PM He has been lodging police reports overseas on the 1MDB scandal.

Imam wasn't slapped for political reasons, says mosque

Imam wasn't slapped for political reasons, says mosque

National Mosque imam slapped by a member of the congregation while leading Friday prayers.

DAP man calls for 'teh tarik' to resolve 'Cina babi' conflict

DAP man calls for 'teh tarik' to resolve 'Cina babi' conflict

For Lau Weng San, the stomach really is the way to the heart, and a way to deal with conflict.

Work towards redemption for healing of our land

Work towards redemption for healing of our land

The growing expression of racial sentiments and rhetoric in our beloved country are a cause for concern. The overt display of our imposing views and assertion of rights of each quarter are seeing a surge of conflict that may be detrimental to the social fabric of our multi-racial society.
Hadi: Divorce oath elevates, not degrades wives

Hadi: Divorce oath elevates, not degrades wives

'One’s love for the wife is equated to one’s love for Allah,' says the PAS chief.

Ex-Umno man: I don't give a damn about Bukit Aman

Ex-Umno man: I don't give a damn about Bukit Aman

Khairuddin Abu Hassan says he is prepared to be jailed for lodging reports against 1MDB overseas.

Will a new Malaysia emerge?

Will a new Malaysia emerge?

It is the best of times. It is the worst of times. I believe these words of Charles Dickens aptly describe the present scenario in our country.
Report lodged against protester over DAP 'babi' remark

Report lodged against protester over DAP 'babi' remark

DAP, PKR and Amanah condemns the seditious and provocative statement.

Amanah to Hadi: Rakyat not interested in our political grudges

Amanah to Hadi: Rakyat not interested in our political grudges

Mujahid says supporters not keen on namecalling, they just want a stong Opposition pact.
A Malay Muslim PM must protect Islam, convincingly

A Malay Muslim PM must protect Islam, convincingly

The red shirt breakout in Kuala Lumpur has also spilled all kinds of racism-charged and seemingly ‘Islamic’ colour to add to the justifications for an Umno-Malay battle with police and citizens, to win back their dignity.
Public forum on suicide prevention tomorrow

Public forum on suicide prevention tomorrow

As we are all aware, suicide is a major problem across the globe and unfortunately, the rates of suicide in Malaysia are also steadily increasing. Statistics from the World Health Organisation indicate that 800,000 people lose their lives to suicide each year. To put that into perspective, someone in the world will end his or her life through suicide every 40 seconds.
Bersih files court challenge on T-shirt ban

Bersih files court challenge on T-shirt ban

It also gives MCMC seven days to lift the ban on its website, or face court action.

Salutations to the ‘I am colour blind’ IGP

Salutations to the ‘I am colour blind’ IGP

Syabas to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) for the painstaking effort extended and demonstrated in handling the Bersih 4 rally which went smoothly during Aug 29 and 30, 2015.
CM: How can MCA, Gerakan serve cabinet post-racist rally?

CM: How can MCA, Gerakan serve cabinet post-racist rally?

Lim Guan Eng questions two parties' commitment to multiracial Malaysia if their ministers remain quiet.

Pair who lodged reports on 1MDB barred from leaving M'sia

Pair who lodged reports on 1MDB barred from leaving M'sia

UPDATED 5PM Khairuddin and lawyer Matthias Chang have been blacklisted by immigration dept.

I feel like a Chinese celebrity, says Muhyiddin

I feel like a Chinese celebrity, says Muhyiddin

Everywhere he goes, people tell him 'Tan Sri, wa sokong lu'.

Could Khir Toyo’s decision be deferred further?

Could Khir Toyo’s decision be deferred further?

His lead counsel Shafee files an application for a retrial at the Court of Appeal.

Gerakan flays red shirts' urging to revive ISA

Gerakan flays red shirts' urging to revive ISA

This does not bode well for a country which has declared itself the 'best democracy' in the world, says party.

Final BR1M payment brought forward from Sept 21

Final BR1M payment brought forward from Sept 21

The payment was expedited in conjunction with Hari Raya Aildiladha.

Tony Pua’s suit against NSTP settled

Tony Pua’s suit against NSTP settled

The matter was resolved after both parties agreed to settle the suit.

Red shirt organisers agree to pay RM50k clean-up costs

Red shirt organisers agree to pay RM50k clean-up costs

This was the sum of the RM38,000 imposed by Alam Flora and RM12,000 by DBKL.

'Whether you steal chickens or money, bad people get caught'

'Whether you steal chickens or money, bad people get caught'

Similarly, Muhyiddin says if there is a wrongdoer in the 1MDB issue, the person must face the music.

173 M’sians to be evacuated from haze-hit Riau

173 M’sians to be evacuated from haze-hit Riau

Two RMAF C-130 aircraft would be deployed to evacuate the Malaysians.

Appalled at brutal murder of Kevin Morais

Appalled at brutal murder of Kevin Morais

The Malaysian Indians Progressive Association (Mipas) expresses its condolences to the family of Malaysia’s missing Attorney-General’s Chambers Appellate and Trial Division deputy head Anthony Kevin Morais who was found dead on Wednesday (Sept 16th) with his body stuffed in a concrete-filled drum. Based on the chronology of the case since his abduction on Sept 4, it shall be deemed to be gangster-style, high-profile and involves public interest.
Muhyiddin: Leaders try to be heroes by using race card

Muhyiddin: Leaders try to be heroes by using race card

UPDATED 3PM He says this invokes anxiety among other communities, and should not be done.

Pro-gov’t group wins USM polls for 12th straight year

Pro-gov’t group wins USM polls for 12th straight year

Pro-Mahasiswa captures only 10 seats, while Ikatan Mahasiswa was wiped out.

Selangor MB investigated for bringing child to Bersih 4

Selangor MB investigated for bringing child to Bersih 4

Azmin is also probed for attending the rally and wearing the Bersih 4 T-shirt.

WSJ: Another US$1b payment from 1MDB to IPIC missing

WSJ: Another US$1b payment from 1MDB to IPIC missing

UPDATED 1.40PM Financial daily claims Abu Dhabi officials are questioning this.

Western media reports on Najib - remember Iraq?

Western media reports on Najib - remember Iraq?

In time, many will realise not all that has been reported about PM is the truth. But like Iraq, it will be too late.

Umno is using Malays to scare others

Umno is using Malays to scare others

COMMENT They are willing to destroy the character of the Malays for their ends.

'Campus polls violent as students follow politicians' lead'

'Campus polls violent as students follow politicians' lead'

DAP's Steven Sim recalls how opposition elected representatives were attacked.

MCA: AG’s insufficient evidence on Ali Tinju ‘surprising’

MCA: AG’s insufficient evidence on Ali Tinju ‘surprising’

Youth leader says Low Yat speech is all over social media, urges AG to reconsider dropping charge.

DAP accuses S'gor Umno of objecting to new voters

DAP accuses S'gor Umno of objecting to new voters

UPDATED 3.15PM MP says there is enough evidence of a systematic programme funded by Selangor Umno.

Royal disgust over racism

Royal disgust over racism

Racism and hateful language have no place in this community, says Johor prince Tunku Idris.

More than 1,000 pilgrims survive fire at Makkah hotel

More than 1,000 pilgrims survive fire at Makkah hotel

Two pilgrims were injured in the fire, says the Saudi Civil Defence agency.

Urgent talks needed to overcome the divide

Urgent talks needed to overcome the divide

Two days after the red shirt rally, I am still puzzled over their objective for taking to the streets. What’s clear however, with the latest demand by the rally leader, is that the protest had an ulterior motive of stirring racial sentiments and possibly a clash.
PAS won’t cooperate with ‘traitor’ party, says Hadi

PAS won’t cooperate with ‘traitor’ party, says Hadi

Likely referring to Amanah, he says leaders ‘worse than enemies’ for betraying PAS.

Nurul Izzah lobbies US to push for sodomy case review

Nurul Izzah lobbies US to push for sodomy case review

She meets with officials from the White House, Congress and State Department.

Spad: Public attitude hampers ops against private taxis

Spad: Public attitude hampers ops against private taxis

‘Operations are hampered as there is demand from the public for the service.’

Anina files application to freeze Najib's assets

Anina files application to freeze Najib's assets

UPDATED 12.45PM This includes his home on Jalan Langgak Duta, until the disposal of her lawsuit.

Malay rights are under threat, from themselves

Malay rights are under threat, from themselves

I refer to the recent red T-shirt march as well as the many claims that Malay pride and dignity are under threat.
Taylor's nixes contract with bus operator over red rally

Taylor's nixes contract with bus operator over red rally

Bus bearing its logo was seen ferrying protesters at the red shirt rally on Wednesday.

Najib: Racial slurs at red shirt rally will be probed

Najib: Racial slurs at red shirt rally will be probed

UPDATED 11.30AM PM blogs that cops okayed the rally as it did not aim to 'topple the government'.

Bon Jovi to rock Kuala Lumpur tomorrow

Bon Jovi to rock Kuala Lumpur tomorrow

After 20 long years, the old time legendary band is back on Malaysian shores.

Ringgit recovers slightly against US dollar

Ringgit recovers slightly against US dollar

At 9.40am, the ringgit was quoted at 4.2380/2430 against the US dollar.

Analysts: Red shirts failed to achieve all their aims

Analysts: Red shirts failed to achieve all their aims

Number of protesters, estimated at 50,000, is small compared to the actual Malay population, says UIAM professor.

Lim moots Rafidah to head racial harmony committee

Lim moots Rafidah to head racial harmony committee

Kit Siang says red shirt rally has hurt country’s image and reconciliation efforts needed.

Red shirts’ objective is to spook the Chinese

Red shirts’ objective is to spook the Chinese

YOURSAY ‘Mahathir knows well the real purpose - it is the same old game of racial politics.’

Look who’s talking - so red shirt rally not racial?

Look who’s talking - so red shirt rally not racial?

YOURSAY ‘PM, what has race got to do with Bersih? Look at how your red shirt people behaved.’

Mat Sabu: Chinese girl at Bersih like my granddaughter

Mat Sabu: Chinese girl at Bersih like my granddaughter

He is unfazed by the photo going viral, worries more about Amanah’s Malay support.

Syabas set for possibility of water rationing

Syabas set for possibility of water rationing

This follows the hot and dry weather and the El Nino phenomenon, it says.

Utusan, it was a racist rally no matter the spin

Utusan, it was a racist rally no matter the spin

YOURSAY 'The reds brought it all upon themselves. Mkini and TMI just reported what was.'

Cloud seeding fails in Sarawak due to acute haze

Cloud seeding fails in Sarawak due to acute haze

Alfred Jabu says this is because it was unsafe for flying due to poor visibility.

DNA test to be done on Kevin Morais’ remains

DNA test to be done on Kevin Morais’ remains

Kevin Morais’ body was found in a concrete-filled drum in Subang Jaya.

Journalists recount racial slurs, abuse at red shirt rally

Journalists recount racial slurs, abuse at red shirt rally

Protesters were constantly heckling media personnel, accusing them of spinning news.

Jamal denies Najib gave RM3m cheque to red shirt rally

Jamal denies Najib gave RM3m cheque to red shirt rally

The organisers did not receive any allocation from PM or government, says Jamal.

Not a way to bring dignity to Malays

Not a way to bring dignity to Malays

COMMENT With Najib’s leadership in question, where are we going as a nation?

DPM: Malays won't remain quiet when dignity is challenged

DPM: Malays won't remain quiet when dignity is challenged

Malays will rise to defend the dignity of the race when challenged, says Ahmad Zahid.

Red shirt rally - Umno the biggest losers

Red shirt rally - Umno the biggest losers

YOURSAY ‘The rally is all about Najib under the guise of protecting Malay dignity.’

Yes, Malays need to defend themselves - from Umno

Yes, Malays need to defend themselves - from Umno

YOURSAY ‘There's nothing mystifying (about red shirt rally). For Umno, it is 1969 in perpetual loop.’