Archive - 29 September 2015

No confidence vote against Najib totally democratic, says Dr M

No confidence vote against Najib totally democratic, says Dr M

He says speaker wrong in claiming power to allow vote is his, adds there hasn't been one as no PM was bad as Najib.

Not all Chinese voters back DAP, says PAS veep Mohd Amar

Not all Chinese voters back DAP, says PAS veep Mohd Amar

He says research by PAS after the party confirmed severing ties with DAP at its annual assembly in June, shows this.

M'sia passes per capita GDP marker on way to developed nation status

M'sia passes per capita GDP marker on way to developed nation status

World Bank data shows country's GDP per capita in 2014 exceeded for first time the average of all nations worldwide.

Liong Sik defends Pasir Gudang MCA Youth stand

Liong Sik defends Pasir Gudang MCA Youth stand

In supporting its 'cut ties with Najib' stand, the ex-MCA president says if he were young, he would do the same.

Bung Moktar: Cyber attack politically motivated to paralyse economy

Bung Moktar: Cyber attack politically motivated to paralyse economy

The outspoken MP was commenting on the BNBBC website which was defaced with insults against PM Najib.

Salleh: Speed aside, we're top in internet coverage

Salleh: Speed aside, we're top in internet coverage

He says Akamai does not take into account that slower speed broadband is entry-level.

Couple fail to strike out suit by Ghafar’s ex-wife

Couple fail to strike out suit by Ghafar’s ex-wife

D Heryati is suing Lau Ban Tin and Mary Lee Siew Cheng for breach of contract.

Johor schools ordered to close again tomorrow

Johor schools ordered to close again tomorrow

This will be the third consecutive day schools there are closing due to the haze. Malacca schools will reopen.

Traders prefer silence as life goes on in Petaling Street

Traders prefer silence as life goes on in Petaling Street

Those who spoke say the street has been quieter than usual of late, and envoy's visit a non-issue.

Internet war gathers speed, Kit Siang hacks Salleh

Internet war gathers speed, Kit Siang hacks Salleh

Claim that Malaysians opt for slower internet earns 'most stupid ministerial statement' title from DAP strongman.

'Sapuman' flies into Sedition dragnet, claims Zunar

'Sapuman' flies into Sedition dragnet, claims Zunar

Cartoonist claims his latest book has become the subject of police investigations.

Double shock for Khir Toyo's defence team

Double shock for Khir Toyo's defence team

Lead counsel Shafee Abdullah says they are shocked at Khir's conviction, as well as the forfeiture of the plots of land.

Water disruption in areas of Kuala Langat next week

Water disruption in areas of Kuala Langat next week

This follows a temporary shutdown of operations at the Bukit Tampoi Treatment Plant.

Indonesia sends thousands to fight forest fires

Indonesia sends thousands to fight forest fires

Over 135,000 Indonesians were reported to be suffering from respiratory diseases.

S'gor MB's chief of staff under fire over 'Shiite defence'

S'gor MB's chief of staff under fire over 'Shiite defence'

Jaringan Melayu Malaysia wants Khalid Jaafar arrested under Sosma for defending Shiites' rights.

Law group raps cops for ‘harassing’ Khairuddin’s lawyer

Law group raps cops for ‘harassing’ Khairuddin’s lawyer

Lawyers for Liberty says Matthias Chang was merely performing his duties.

China envoy diplomatic flap chronology: Is it over?

China envoy diplomatic flap chronology: Is it over?

The issue erupted after Huang's controversial visit to Petaling Street on the eve of an aborted anti-Chinese rally.

In envoy row, acting minister's role explained

In envoy row, acting minister's role explained

What is an acting minister, who appoints him/her and what can he/she do when the minister's away?

TPPA text may be made public in a month

TPPA text may be made public in a month

Mustapa says this is if talks in the US starting tomorrow end in Malaysia’s favour.

Sorry for the shame, but I'm innocent: Khir to family, friends

Sorry for the shame, but I'm innocent: Khir to family, friends

UPDATED 4PM | Ex-MB says prosecution did not produce facts to support element of corruption.

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Asthmatic minister willing to battle fires in Indonesia

Asthmatic minister willing to battle fires in Indonesia

UPDATED 4.55PM | Hishammuddin is open to the possibility of Malaysia lending a hand to tackle the forest fires in Indonesia.

Systemic failure to protect NCR in Sarawak

Systemic failure to protect NCR in Sarawak

In 2002, the Sarawak Penan Association (SPA) released the Long Sayan Declaration 2002, which was signed by more than 40 Penan community leaders.
Gov't assures Bukit Bintang safety after terror alert

Gov't assures Bukit Bintang safety after terror alert

Home Minister Zahid says the police are on guard, after US issued a terror threat warning.

Aftermath of the reds vs yellows

Aftermath of the reds vs yellows

On Aug 30, Kuala Lumpur had been swarmed in yellow led by an organisation called the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections also known as Bersih 2.0. Their goal was urging clean and transparent governance in Malaysia as well as strengthening the parliamentary democracy system. The government did listen to their voice and sent a reply with a red rally that has been led by the National Silat Federation (Pesaka) on Sept 16.
Turning rabid over rabies

Turning rabid over rabies

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is now Malaysia’s most-hated man, at least as far as dog lovers are concerned. Since he approved the cull of stray dogs in response to a rabies outbreak in Penang, outraged dog lovers have been ranting non-stop about “innocent dogs” or “furkids” being killed because of human folly.
Hisham: Red shirt rally a 'balanced' reaction

Hisham: Red shirt rally a 'balanced' reaction

UPDATED 4.30PM | The Umno veep says this when asked if Sept 16 rally had a negative impact on race relations.

Khir Toyo gets 12-month prison sentence

Khir Toyo gets 12-month prison sentence

UPDATED 3.50PM | Apex court dismisses ex-MB’s offer to provide dental service for the poor in lieu of a jail sentence.

My son Ezra

My son Ezra

COMMENT | Will Selangor MB Azmin Ali and his exco dare to do justice in the case?

Ambassador row: Reezal raps 'weak, shallow and careless' act

Ambassador row: Reezal raps 'weak, shallow and careless' act

UPDATED 2.10PM | Though he does not mention names, it is an obvious reference to minister Nazri Abdul Aziz.

Did China envoy interfere in Malaysia’s affairs?

Did China envoy interfere in Malaysia’s affairs?

The answer is NO.
'Indigenous group had no choice but steal from logging firm'

'Indigenous group had no choice but steal from logging firm'

The plan was to steal the equipment and return them after the firm promises not to log their land.

MPs urged to vote down 'rescue Najib' budget

MPs urged to vote down 'rescue Najib' budget

Demi Malaysia claims Budget 2016 may be tailored to prolong PM's political survival.

Stop finding excuses, start finding solutions

Stop finding excuses, start finding solutions

A recently held dialogue come forum in London with two PKR executive councilors (exco members) from Penang has highlighted the actual reason for turmoil within the opposition coalition. Everything that happens is the fault of Barisan Nasional.
Foreign investors may pull US$1b out of M’sia this week

Foreign investors may pull US$1b out of M’sia this week

This would push the country a step closer to a currency reserves crisis.

Pahang mufti wants Muslims in DAP to apologise instead

Pahang mufti wants Muslims in DAP to apologise instead

Muslims in DAP threatened to sue JAIP over an Aidiladha sermon, saying that DAP is anti-Islam.

Nine areas record unhealthy API this afternoon

Nine areas record unhealthy API this afternoon

Larkin Lama in Johor recorded the highest API reading of 131.

Anwar whisked away from HKL without treatment, claim lawyers

Anwar whisked away from HKL without treatment, claim lawyers

The former opposition leader was 'rushed back' to prison from the hospital yesterday.

Is Malaysia descending into kleptocracy?

Is Malaysia descending into kleptocracy?

KINIBIZ | Why has serious corruption not hindered Malaysia’s economic development?

Eversendai’s iron man takes his chances

Eversendai’s iron man takes his chances

KINIBIZ | ‘I got into the construction industry by chance,’ says AK Nathan.

Nazri admits mistake in dealing with diplomatic flap

Nazri admits mistake in dealing with diplomatic flap

I had no intention to interfere in the affairs of Foreign Affairs Ministry, says  culture and tourism minister.

Leadership vacuum in Malaysia led to China's meddling

Leadership vacuum in Malaysia led to China's meddling

COMMENT | Denials aside, envoy Huang's remarks is interference. This only happened because Najib's weak.

Weak reserves spur RM’s biggest quarterly loss since 1997

Weak reserves spur RM’s biggest quarterly loss since 1997

The currency fell for a sixth day and was at 4.4650 a dollar as of 10.01am in KL.

PM: Higher taxes for free education, are M'sians ready?

PM: Higher taxes for free education, are M'sians ready?

UPDATED 12.25PM | Najib points out that the top income tax rate in Scandinavian countries is 65 percent.

Karuna Nithi's judicial review hearing on Friday

Karuna Nithi's judicial review hearing on Friday

His family is challenging request by AG to re­open and introduce new witness in the inquest.

Ex-Malacca CM apologises over 'prince is Catholic' postings

Ex-Malacca CM apologises over 'prince is Catholic' postings

This comes after Selangor palace lodged police report and denies the crown prince has converted.

PM warns M'sian students in US of hearsay in blogs, news portals

PM warns M'sian students in US of hearsay in blogs, news portals

UPDATED 12.20PM | He tells them not to trust all that they read in blogs and news portals.

DPM's daughter no more a 'street fighter'

DPM's daughter no more a 'street fighter'

I realise how wrong it is, Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid tells a BN Youth Volunteers session.

I'm the only PM to golf with Obama, quips Najib

I'm the only PM to golf with Obama, quips Najib

UPDATED 12PM | He also says he played golf with US president for 'Malaysia and my people'.

US lawmakers: Probe M'sia on human trafficking ranking

US lawmakers: Probe M'sia on human trafficking ranking

The Democratic lawmakers fear politicis played a role in Malaysia’s removal from ‘worst offender’ ranking.

Home Ministry's bid to stay The Edge decision on Oct 13

Home Ministry's bid to stay The Edge decision on Oct 13

UPDATED 11.30PM | This is over the High Court's ruling to quash the suspension of The Edge newspapers.

Jamal should rally in Putrajaya over unfulfilled promises

Jamal should rally in Putrajaya over unfulfilled promises

YOURSAY | ‘How many of Najib's promises have been fulfilled, by the way?’
Ringgit slides further against US dollar in early trade

Ringgit slides further against US dollar in early trade

This is on renewed concerns over the instability of China's and regional economies, says a dealer.

PM: Malaysia on track to becoming high-income nation

PM: Malaysia on track to becoming high-income nation

However, the country must be prepared for changing conditions and external shocks, he says in New York.

Dr Jeyaindran, what if you're wrong?

Dr Jeyaindran, what if you're wrong?

COMMENT | What is the harm in allowing for a second opinion of Anwar's condition?

Instant karma for Najib’s harassment of Suaram

Instant karma for Najib’s harassment of Suaram

COMMENT | The investigation against Suaram came after it asked Paris to probe into the Scorpene deal.

Utusan shoots itself in foot with prostitution claim

Utusan shoots itself in foot with prostitution claim

YOURSAY | ‘Is Utusan now asking China to interfere in our internal affairs?’
Insecure IGP, fractured nation

Insecure IGP, fractured nation

You are not Umno’s police force.
Repeal Sosma, urges Madpet

Repeal Sosma, urges Madpet

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) is shocked by the actions taken by the Malaysian police against Khairuddin Abu Hassan for allegedly lodging reports with relevant authorities in other countries against 1MDB, a private company owned by Malaysia.
Apology should come from red shirts, not Chinese envoy

Apology should come from red shirts, not Chinese envoy

YOURSAY | ‘Umno clearly supported the red shirt rally and its racist campaigns.’

Perodua pushes Proton to the brink

Perodua pushes Proton to the brink

KINIBIZ | Despite decades of protection, Proton has not been able to catch up.

Zahid’s daughter uses dad’s position to help people

Zahid’s daughter uses dad’s position to help people

DPM’s daughter Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid admits that she uses her father’s influence.

Umno, calling all Chinese 'Cina babi' not rude?

Umno, calling all Chinese 'Cina babi' not rude?

YOURSAY | ‘Where, when and how did Chinese M’sians provoke or insult the Malays?’

Anifah ticks off ministers for butting into Chinese envoy row

Anifah ticks off ministers for butting into Chinese envoy row

UPDATED 9.35AM | He confirms that he had asked the ambassador to explain his controversial remarks.

Hindraf to ask court to halt temple demolition

Hindraf to ask court to halt temple demolition

The demolition order for the Hindu temple in Segambut takes effect tomorrow.

A new tourism campaign perhaps? 'Cina babi welcome to M'sia'

A new tourism campaign perhaps? 'Cina babi welcome to M'sia'

YOURSAY | ‘I guess Ambassador Huang may issue a travel warning to his fellow citizens.’