Archive - 19 September 2015

'James Bond' wins Mr Cow competition

'James Bond' wins Mr Cow competition

What makes James Bond special is his pair of red horns, his proud breeder May Rusli says.

MACC renames Moot Court in Morais' memory

MACC renames Moot Court in Morais' memory

It's a tribute to the DPP found murdered on Wednesday, body stuffed in a concrete-filled oil drum.

Hadi wants those who quit PAS to vacate seats

Hadi wants those who quit PAS to vacate seats

He says this is clearly stated in the oath taken by all PAS elected representatives.

Zahid: New system to register foreign workers next month

Zahid: New system to register foreign workers next month

The single window system is to combat human trafficking, the home minister says.

Liow: Umno ‘hawks’ stirring trouble

Liow: Umno ‘hawks’ stirring trouble

The MCA president says Umno must take action if the hardliners cause racial tensions.

Men in red caught on cam attacking Petaling Street hotel

Men in red caught on cam attacking Petaling Street hotel

UPDATED 9.39PM The video circulating online appears to be CCTV footage, with date stamp Sept 16, 2015.

DAP MP: We're living in Mahathir's dilemma

DAP MP: We're living in Mahathir's dilemma

UPDATED 8.53PM In Dr M's view, Malays are defeatists but this isn't true, says DAP MP.

Washington Post urges Obama to tell off 'golfing buddy' Najib

Washington Post urges Obama to tell off 'golfing buddy' Najib

The leading US daily says Najib is pandering to racists and extremism, while oppressing critics.

Pak Samad downs Najib with verbal silat

Pak Samad downs Najib with verbal silat

UPDATED 9.06PM The national laureate says Malay silat is a national treasure meant for show, not self-defence.

Ex-Playboy bunny sees red over 'Amanah poster'

Ex-Playboy bunny sees red over 'Amanah poster'

The poster has Amanah's logo, but Amanah claims it is as surprised as the model.

Why support 'racist' Najib, Guan Eng asks MCA

Why support 'racist' Najib, Guan Eng asks MCA

Penang CM says MCA should instead support ex-DPM Muhyiddin Yassin, who opposed the rally.

Penang continues to vaccinate, cull stray dogs

Penang continues to vaccinate, cull stray dogs

Some 182 stray dogs have been culled in a bid to control rabies outbreak, Dr Afif says.

Dignity is all about looking at ourselves

Dignity is all about looking at ourselves

Dignity is now a big word in Malaysia. But what is it?
Malays control everything already, Gerakan Youth tells PM

Malays control everything already, Gerakan Youth tells PM

Andy Yong questions PM and DPM's assertion that Malay dignity has been challenged.

Make stand on red shirt speeches, Saifuddin urges Umno

Make stand on red shirt speeches, Saifuddin urges Umno

UPDATED 8.30PM He says party needs to state division leaders' views do not represent Umno’s views.

Man who slapped imam remanded for two weeks

Man who slapped imam remanded for two weeks

Police say the Indian national is being held until Oct 2 as an illegal immigrant.

Traders in Chinatown unperturbed by red shirts

Traders in Chinatown unperturbed by red shirts

Malaysiakini talks to traders in wake of clashes outside Chinatown on Wednesday.

Najib pays PAS spiritual leader visit in hospital

Najib pays PAS spiritual leader visit in hospital

PM wishes Haron Din a speedy recovery and be blessed with good health.

CFM: Demonising liberalism as Christian conspiracy must stop

CFM: Demonising liberalism as Christian conspiracy must stop

UPDATED 8.10PM Christian Federation exco cites usual blasting of Valentine's Day, which isn't Christian holiday.

Khairy wants stern action against red shirts who broke law

Khairy wants stern action against red shirts who broke law

The Umno Youth chief also wants all racial provocations to stop.

Isma: Liberalism, Islam compatible only under Islamic system

Isma: Liberalism, Islam compatible only under Islamic system

Islam is a religion descended from Allah, cannot be changed or reformed by any party, says its president.

Thai ex-minister: M'sia's reds vs yellows bad news for region

Thai ex-minister: M'sia's reds vs yellows bad news for region

UPDATED 6.55PM Former Thai foreign minister Kasit Piromya says street rallies shouldn't turn racial.

Umno man Khairuddin remanded for six days over 1MDB

Umno man Khairuddin remanded for six days over 1MDB

UPDATED 2.45PM Police believe 1MDB documents Khairuddin handed to Swiss authorities were fake.

Pua coaches 1MDB how to crush 'malicious' WSJ reports

Pua coaches 1MDB how to crush 'malicious' WSJ reports

UPDATED 3.20PM All 1MDB needs to do is issue a joint statement with IPIC to provide clear clarification on US$1.4b, he says.

Resolution adopted at the M’sian Bar’s EGM, Sept 12

Resolution adopted at the M’sian Bar’s EGM, Sept 12

Pursuant to section 65(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1976, an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) of the Malaysian Bar was convened on Sept 12, 2015 to consider a motion on the allegations of financial impropriety concerning 1MDB and its related companies, the transfer of RM2.6 billion and the flow of RM42 million into the prime minister’s personal bank accounts, and matters in connection therewith.
Mat Sabu: Internal name-calling is what's splitting Muslims

Mat Sabu: Internal name-calling is what's splitting Muslims

INTERVIEW Amanah leader says Muslims should learn from what is happening in Middle East, to make sure it won't happen here.

NYT: Khairuddin was supposed to meet FBI on 1MDB

NYT: Khairuddin was supposed to meet FBI on 1MDB

He had planned to meet them in US over alleged money-laundering, before he was nabbed, says his lawyer.

Former MB Khalid receives offer to join PAS

Former MB Khalid receives offer to join PAS

Khalid Ibrahim, at gathering attended by Hadi, says he is still mulling the offer.

Tuan Ibrahim: Najib should comment on WSJ, not red shirt rally

Tuan Ibrahim: Najib should comment on WSJ, not red shirt rally

UPDATED 1.54PM Instead of praising rally, PM should address WSJ's allegations on 1MDB, says PAS deputy.

NRD denies increase in processing fee for MyKad

NRD denies increase in processing fee for MyKad

It denies a report on social media that the fee has been raised from RM10 to RM50.

An astute analysis without fogginess of the weather

An astute analysis without fogginess of the weather

YOURSAY ‘Lots of people know what is right but not many are willing to speak up.’

No one but MCA 'surprised' Ali Tinju let off the hook

No one but MCA 'surprised' Ali Tinju let off the hook

YOURSAY 'It's more surprising MCA can endure 'Cina babi' ... and still remain in BN.'

Air quality unhealthy in three places at noon

Air quality unhealthy in three places at noon

Kemaman recorded a reading of 103, and Pasir Gudang and Balok Baru both recorded 102.

Sheltering 600 dogs, Mak Intan set to face rabies

Sheltering 600 dogs, Mak Intan set to face rabies

Mak Intan is continuing the struggle of her late husband Pak Mie.

Even a lowly Umno leader can be untouchable

Even a lowly Umno leader can be untouchable

YOURSAY ‘Calling people pig (babi) is only a mirror reflection of oneself; of how uncouth one is.’

Rebuke for my Chinese brothers and sisters

Rebuke for my Chinese brothers and sisters

COMMENT We have to learn to assess the truth from a whole lot of lies.

Zahid, what Malay dignity has been injured?

Zahid, what Malay dignity has been injured?

YOURSAY ‘What do you mean that 'dignity' of Malays has been challenged?’

When the pot can’t see it’s black

When the pot can’t see it’s black

YOURSAY ‘DAP did not organise Bersih 4, so what is Syed Ali screaming about?’

‘Saddam’ Najib and his WMDs

‘Saddam’ Najib and his WMDs

Weapons of mass distraction, deception.
In loving memory of Kevin Morais

In loving memory of Kevin Morais

Kevin Morais was a pure professional, highly ethical, very hardworking and humble. He possessed no ego of any form.
1MDB condemns WSJ report

1MDB condemns WSJ report

It says the article is 'wrong, poorly sourced, sensationalist, and malicious'.

Photo stomping culture can lead to downfall, warns Ali Rustam

Photo stomping culture can lead to downfall, warns Ali Rustam

Such actions have dire consequences, says Pesaka president.