Archive - 26 September 2015

Haj stampede death toll rises to 769

Haj stampede death toll rises to 769

A total of 934 others were injured in Thursday's tragedy, says Saudi Health Minister Khaled al-Falah.

Regulate vape, says 50,000 who sign petition

Regulate vape, says 50,000 who sign petition

Supporters of the Malaysian Organisation of Vape Entities-led memo urge the gov't to act.

Jamal released, vows to sue 'alternative' media

Jamal released, vows to sue 'alternative' media

UPDATED 10.42PM | He claims the sensationalised statement got him in trouble.

Unhealthy air quality in 16 places, worst in Malacca

Unhealthy air quality in 16 places, worst in Malacca

UPDATED 9.10PM | Subang Airport was closed for a few hours due to poor visibility but reopened at 7.30pm.

'Army personnel involved in IS will be fired'

'Army personnel involved in IS will be fired'

Defence Minister says the number involved is not big, according to army intelligence.

Umno VP tells BN Youth to censure MCA Youth division

Umno VP tells BN Youth to censure MCA Youth division

Hishammuddin says Pasir Gudang MCA Youth, who want to sever ties with Najib, must fix its direction.

Ali Tinju: I'm with ‘red movement’, not red shirts

Ali Tinju: I'm with ‘red movement’, not red shirts

He says his group did not say there would be a riot at Petaling Street.

Prasarana denies claims on Makkah stampede

Prasarana denies claims on Makkah stampede

Prasarana Malaysia Berhad wishes to clarify that the stampede incident in Mina on Sept 24, 2015 was not related to the train services operated by Prasarana in Makkah as alleged by unsubstantiated statements in the social media.
No more rallies, enough is enough, says Zahid

No more rallies, enough is enough, says Zahid

There are many forums to voice out, apart from demonstrations.

Tycoon gives RM50m for USM hostel, after Utar snub

Tycoon gives RM50m for USM hostel, after Utar snub

Koon Yew Yin’s donation to the Penang government will be used to build accommodation for students.

PKR still hopeful PAS will join Pakatan Harapan

PKR still hopeful PAS will join Pakatan Harapan

Dr Wan Azizah hopes against hope despite PAS' repeated refusal to join the new opposition pact.

They're out to sink Najib's ship, Zahid tells S'wakians

They're out to sink Najib's ship, Zahid tells S'wakians

DPM drums up support for state elections and settles documents for 1,600 stateless Sarawakians.

'Rude Chinese' causing issues, Umno Youth tells envoy

'Rude Chinese' causing issues, Umno Youth tells envoy

Exco Armand Azha wants envoy to apologise for meddling.

MCA ready to 'topple Kit Siang' in Gelang Patah

MCA ready to 'topple Kit Siang' in Gelang Patah

Umno has returned the seat to MCA, after its candidate lost to the DAP veteran there in GE13.

Khairuddin’s lawyer Chang expects arrest tomorrow

Khairuddin’s lawyer Chang expects arrest tomorrow

UPDATED 4.23PM | He has been asked to give his statement at Bukit Aman police HQ.

Traders: Charge Jamal in court for disrupting our business

Traders: Charge Jamal in court for disrupting our business

They say make an example of the NGO so others won't incite discord.

1MDB sad Mahathir keeps 'forgetting facts'

1MDB sad Mahathir keeps 'forgetting facts'

It says the former premier keeps recycling unsubstantiated allegations against 1MDB.

Wisma Putra summons China envoy over Petaling Street visit

Wisma Putra summons China envoy over Petaling Street visit

Huang is to give an explanation over this remarks, which are seen to be interfering with domestic affairs.

Salleh to Dr M: You chose Najib, but you can't fire him

Salleh to Dr M: You chose Najib, but you can't fire him

UPDATED 4.10PM | The minister reminds Mahathir that Najib did not de-register Umno.

Haze hits unhealthy levels in KL, Pahang, Malacca

Haze hits unhealthy levels in KL, Pahang, Malacca

UPDATED 5.20PM | Conditions are worsening as thick haze engulfs various parts of the country.

Kadir: Najib will stay as long as he can control rural folk

Kadir: Najib will stay as long as he can control rural folk

The veteran journalist says the same modus operandi behind the red shirt rally will be used in GE14.

Let family visit Khairuddin, urges Hakam

Let family visit Khairuddin, urges Hakam

The Umno man is in hospital after detained under Sosma over his anti-1MDB  complaints to agencies abroad.

Cops: No sign of red shirts, business as usual in Chinatown

Cops: No sign of red shirts, business as usual in Chinatown

UPDATED 2.33PM | No red shirts activity spotted in Petaling Street and Bkt Bintang, say police.

Four reasons why we need Pakatan Harapan

Four reasons why we need Pakatan Harapan

MP SPEAKS | Here are the oft-cited cliches against the new coalition, and why they are wrong.

Gerakan: Petaling Street rally all about sowing racial discord

Gerakan: Petaling Street rally all about sowing racial discord

UPDATED 2.43PM | Veep Asharuddin Ahmad says it's entirely off course from the Sept 16 rally about Malay unity.

Say sorry over sermon or we'll sue, DAP Muslims tell Jaip

Say sorry over sermon or we'll sue, DAP Muslims tell Jaip

UPDATED 3.50PM | The Aidiladha sermon in Pahang allegedly painted the DAP as anti-Islam.

'Petaling Street business down 40pct over red shirts'

'Petaling Street business down 40pct over red shirts'

UPDATED 3.09PM | Although rally aborted, Gerakan says the damage to the KL shopping district already done.

Jamal likely to be released tonight, says aide

Jamal likely to be released tonight, says aide

He was arrested for cautioning that a riot could take place at Petaling Street today.

Haze clouding Indonesia-Singapore diplomatic ties

Haze clouding Indonesia-Singapore diplomatic ties

S’pore shocked when Indonesian VP says its neighbours aren’t thankful for clean air from Indonesian forests but complain of haze.

Pakatan Harapan: Don't turn Petaling Street into feud zone

Pakatan Harapan: Don't turn Petaling Street into feud zone

UPDATED 11.37AM | The group bumps into a Gerakan entourage on their goodwill walk.

Iran outraged over Saudi 'incompetence' in haj tragedy

Iran outraged over Saudi 'incompetence' in haj tragedy

‘People were stepping over the mutilated bodies ... four or five on top of each other.’

MCA chief, why not ban democracy as well

MCA chief, why not ban democracy as well

YOURSAY | ‘Liow, there is nothing wrong with rallies such as Bersih 4.’

No opposition leaders featured in programme, CNA tells minister

No opposition leaders featured in programme, CNA tells minister

UPDATED 12.14PM | Channel NewsAsia rebuts Salleh’s claim its programme on red shirts was based on opposition sources.

You can love your race, but respect others, too

You can love your race, but respect others, too

YOURSAY | ‘We’re all proud of our race, but we’re not racist. That’s the difference.’

Truthfulness can be a factor in winning polls

Truthfulness can be a factor in winning polls

Yes, the word ‘harapan’ (hope) is a valuable word indeed. One need to look no further than Barack Obama’s first term presidential campaign, he was lactating hope to the electorate. It was the right theme to be used at the right time. The American electorate had enough with George W Bush’s lies about weapon of mass destruction and war on terror. They were suffering from war fatigue, with over-dosed daily news of dead soldiers returning from Iraq in body bags.
PAS is in the past, new hope lies with Pakatan Harapan

PAS is in the past, new hope lies with Pakatan Harapan

Parti Amanah Negara, DAP and PKR have officially announced the formation of their new coalition Pakatan Harapan on Sept 22, 2015 with much hope and promise in view of the fast emerging new political landscape. One faction in PKR wants the formation delayed until PAS is persuaded to join the coalition. But PAS seems not keen in joining the coalition, while their friendship with Umno is warming day by day.
Liow ignoring the disease for the symptoms

Liow ignoring the disease for the symptoms

Rallies are but a symptom and if carried out peacefully there is nothing obnoxious about them except in the minds of those whose untenable deeds they are highlighting. It is rallies that are planned, organised and carried out to threaten, intimidate or even cause harm to others or their properties in defence of race, religion, political positions, etc. that are obnoxious. So don’t lump all rallies into the same basket.
Walking the talk

Walking the talk

I had the opportunity to watch the live telecast of Pope Francis’s visit to the United States recently and would like to share some observations. I missed coverage of earlier events but this in particular was his address to the US Congress attended by both Democrats and Republicans.
Will investigators interview Najib in New York?

Will investigators interview Najib in New York?

YOURSAY | ‘Najib has become an embarrassment to the people of Malaysia.’

Another slap in the face from a foreign country

Another slap in the face from a foreign country

YOURSAY | ‘I hope the perpetrators and supporters of racism will get the message.’

And now China, too, has insulted the Malays

And now China, too, has insulted the Malays

YOURSAY | ‘Expect Umno politicians to insist that Huang doesn't understand M’sian politics.’

Zahid refutes claims he is anti-Chinese and racist

Zahid refutes claims he is anti-Chinese and racist

‘When am I racist? We are all Malaysians’, says the DPM.