Archive - 20 September 2015

PM: We're no racists, no 'bloody keris' at rally

PM: We're no racists, no 'bloody keris' at rally

UPDATED 12.30AM Najib says Umno believes in power sharing, but warns against offending Malay pride.

PM: Pro-Aspirasi wins at campus polls show youth with BN

PM: Pro-Aspirasi wins at campus polls show youth with BN

This is the first time the pro-government group won polls in the seven major universities.

Zahid: Indo-M'sia woes can be settled with family spirit

Zahid: Indo-M'sia woes can be settled with family spirit

We have been resolving problems through informal channels, the deputy prime minister says.

'Does Jamal want to sell porn DVDs, too?'

'Does Jamal want to sell porn DVDs, too?'

MCA Youth is confused - Jamal slams Petaling Street trader for 'selling porn DVD's' but wants a share of the trade.
M'sia to host international workshop on deradicalisation

M'sia to host international workshop on deradicalisation

Zahid says studies found most Malaysians who join the fight in Syria and Iraq aren't drive by ideology.

Dr M now a 'radical Malay', says professor

Dr M now a 'radical Malay', says professor

The NUS don says Dr M's struggle now is akin to the Malay radicals in the pre-Independence era.

Mahathir hero-worship baffling, says law lecturer

Mahathir hero-worship baffling, says law lecturer

UPDATED 10.14PM Dr M was the one who caused the many problems we face today, Azmi Sharom says.

1MDB slams Pua for 'sensationalist' modus operandi

1MDB slams Pua for 'sensationalist' modus operandi

1MDB refers to a recycled and reused statement issued today by DAP’s Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua on the back of unproven and unsubstantiated allegations by the Wall Street Journal against 1MDB.
Don't fall for red shirt race-baiting, urges don

Don't fall for red shirt race-baiting, urges don

UPDATED 10.08PM Azmi Sharom says his first response to 'Cina babi' was 'Melayu lembu', but this musn't be.

'Many Malay youths joining PKR, we just don't trumpet it'

'Many Malay youths joining PKR, we just don't trumpet it'

UPDATED 8.33PM PKR sec-gen Rafizi disputes claim that young Malays are flocking to DAP.

Economist: M'sia on way to 'degenerative corruption'

Economist: M'sia on way to 'degenerative corruption'

UPDATED 9.55PM This is where state resources are given away to cronies and not used productively.

Umno Youth leaders want PAC disbanded, members probed

Umno Youth leaders want PAC disbanded, members probed

They claim PAC members are providing false information on 1MDB to Wall Street Journal.

PKR still hopes to meet PAS despite rejection

PKR still hopes to meet PAS despite rejection

UPDATED 8.23PM Wan Azizah says even if PAS skips opposition roundtable talks, invite is still open.

Be like ronin and quit BN, PKR tells East M’sia MPs

Be like ronin and quit BN, PKR tells East M’sia MPs

UPDATED 7.59PM Wan Azizah says the 47 MPs can form their own coalition, and forge alliance with opposition.

Zero tolerance for bigots in Malacca, says CM

Zero tolerance for bigots in Malacca, says CM

Idris Haron's remarks comes days after ex-Malacca CM Ali Rustam led a rally to 'defend Malay dignity'.

MCA Youth division cuts ties with PM over red shirt rally

MCA Youth division cuts ties with PM over red shirt rally

UPDATED 7.27PM Pasir Gudang MCA Youth says it will not support any of the BN chief's programmes.

Rally to topple gov't and we'll retaliate, Pesaka warns

Rally to topple gov't and we'll retaliate, Pesaka warns

Its chief Mohd Ali Rustam says the Himpunan Rakyat Bersatu succeeded in sending this message.

Dr M: Najib potentially faces arrest abroad

Dr M: Najib potentially faces arrest abroad

Ex-PM muses with probes going on in Switzerland, UK, US, Interpol could be enlisted to make arrest.

Gerakan stays mum on whether it benefited from Najib’s 2.6b

Gerakan stays mum on whether it benefited from Najib’s 2.6b

It won’t confirm or deny if the money was used to fund its activities and events prior to 2013 polls.

Teng proud Penang under Gerakan didn’t kill dogs, only pigs

Teng proud Penang under Gerakan didn’t kill dogs, only pigs

To handle rabies outbreak in Penang, dogs should be vaccinated, not put down, says Penang chair.

Prince: Shallow to claim racism acceptable in Islam

Prince: Shallow to claim racism acceptable in Islam

UPDATED 8.51PM Negri Sembilan’s Tunku Zain says such rhetoric is attempt by gov’t to divide M'sians.

'Allow space for bigots and racists in society'

'Allow space for bigots and racists in society'

UPDATED 8.32PM Penang Institute’s Wong Chin Huat holds suppression would only drive these attitudes underground.

Bigger 'tsunami' if BN doesn't get act together, says Gerakan

Bigger 'tsunami' if BN doesn't get act together, says Gerakan

BN must change its attitudes and ways as voters are turning away, warns its chief, Mah Siew Keong.

Ambiga: Khairuddin punished with lengthy remand

Ambiga: Khairuddin punished with lengthy remand

UPDATED 7.50PM The ex-Bar Council president says six days remand for Umno whistleblower is abuse.

Hishamudin: I’d judge Perak, 'Allah' cases differently

Hishamudin: I’d judge Perak, 'Allah' cases differently

The High Court verdicts that were reversed on appeal should have stood, he opines.

Meet Syed Saddiq, your freedom of speech crusader

Meet Syed Saddiq, your freedom of speech crusader

MALAYSIANSKINI ‘I want PM to retract his statement. Debate is part of our culture. We argue all the time.’

1MDB board needs to call EGM over WSJ allegations

1MDB board needs to call EGM over WSJ allegations

MP SPEAKS It’s board’s duty to appoint independent auditor to review its accounts in light of all the allegations.

A ‘letter’ to The Wall Street Journal

A ‘letter’ to The Wall Street Journal

YOURSAY ‘WSJ, are you implying that the PM has misappropriated the money?’

From transgenders to ISA, judge lists ‘favourite’ decisions

From transgenders to ISA, judge lists ‘favourite’ decisions

Retired judge Hishamudin says high point in his career was granting freedom to ISA detainees, among others.

As noose tightens, Najib gets increasingly delusional

As noose tightens, Najib gets increasingly delusional

YOURSAY ‘Only a deranged man would utter such garbage; either that, or someone thoroughly evil.’

Cops confirm body found in oil drum is Kevin Morais

Cops confirm body found in oil drum is Kevin Morais

The DNA sent for identification purposes was found to match with the body found.

Editor submits memo on plight of Tamil paper journalists

Editor submits memo on plight of Tamil paper journalists

BeritaDaily editor Nanta Kumar says 70pct of them earn less than RM2,500 a month.

Salleh, we also remember Saddam’s Comical Ali

Salleh, we also remember Saddam’s Comical Ali

YOURSAY ‘If the facts provided are unfounded, why is the truth not easily made available?’

Are donations in and of itself a form of corruption?

Are donations in and of itself a form of corruption?

COMMENT It is only proper to allow the anti-graft panel to complete its probe.

Aussie ex-judge says Anwar’s trial ‘unusual’

Aussie ex-judge says Anwar’s trial ‘unusual’

COMMENT Michael Kirby is no stranger to the state of the judiciary in M’sia.

FBI starts probe on 1MDB, says WSJ

FBI starts probe on 1MDB, says WSJ

Despite Umno man Khairuddin’s failure to fly to US to meet FBI, probe reportedly initiated nevertheless.

Yes, PM stymied promotion, says retired judge Hishamudin

Yes, PM stymied promotion, says retired judge Hishamudin

INTERVIEW Judge known for landmark rulings said to have been bypassed over ruling against Najib's favour.