Archive - 5 October 2015

Najib threatens to sue ex-MCA chief Ling

Najib threatens to sue ex-MCA chief Ling

This because Ling backed Dr M's claim that Najib had allegedly taken the people's money.

MIC to finally hold AGM on Nov 6, 7

MIC to finally hold AGM on Nov 6, 7

The meeting is to be opened by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

#LangkahSiswa demo students called in for 'discussion'

#LangkahSiswa demo students called in for 'discussion'

UM says it is a counselling session and disciplinary action will be taken if they don't turn up.

Twelve countries clinch deal on TPPA, say reports

Twelve countries clinch deal on TPPA, say reports

Leaders from Pacific Rim nations set to announce historic event later today.

Umno Youth exco member: Register all social media users

Umno Youth exco member: Register all social media users

He says the aim is to stop the dissemination of slander via social sites.

Dr M: Arabs would want publicity if they donated RM2.6b

Dr M: Arabs would want publicity if they donated RM2.6b

UPDATED 8.33PM | Mahathir says they would not have given such a large sum to Najib quietly.

Mahathir raises 'curi duit' charge once again

Mahathir raises 'curi duit' charge once again

UPDATED 8.26PM | He accuses the PM of theft, and is not perturbed by the prospect of arrest.

Najib explained 1MDB to US business leaders, says Salleh

Najib explained 1MDB to US business leaders, says Salleh

Minister refutes allgeations that he did not broach the subject when in the US recently.

Former PM: No money, no crowd for Najib

Former PM: No money, no crowd for Najib

UPDATED 8.22PM | Ex-PM takes his campaign to Sabah. He says PM cannot muster a large turnout without paying.

Black 505 rally - Nik Nazmi to be charged  again tomorrow

Black 505 rally - Nik Nazmi to be charged again tomorrow

This follows the latest Appeals Court decision that a 10-day notice was required for such rallies.

Malaysia drafting haze-related laws, says Wan Junaidi

Malaysia drafting haze-related laws, says Wan Junaidi

This will enable the gov’t to act against anyone involved, includng foreign firms.

Who are the Umno 7 on the watch list?

Who are the Umno 7 on the watch list?

Are the seven veterans like Mahathir and Rafidah, or those willing to back a no-confidence vote against the PM?

Proposal to turn Royal Selangor Golf Club into public park

Proposal to turn Royal Selangor Golf Club into public park

Rahman Dahlan says it may be revamped similar to New York’s famous Central Park.

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Malaysia sanctioned for crowd trouble at W-Cup qualifier

Malaysia sanctioned for crowd trouble at W-Cup qualifier

The match was forfeited, and the next home game would be played without spectators.

Varsities can make own decision to defer activities

Varsities can make own decision to defer activities

They were asked to monitor the seriousness of the haze in their localities.

Latest COA ruling on PAA brings confusion to law

Latest COA ruling on PAA brings confusion to law

What is law? Simply put, law is a manifestation of acceptable social norms with sanction for non-compliance.
Gripes over Pakatan Harapan’s short gestation miss the point

Gripes over Pakatan Harapan’s short gestation miss the point

COMMENT | Coalition’s swift birth is due to its predecessor’s self-induced missteps.

Chinese daily's FB page hacked, porn photos uploaded

Chinese daily's FB page hacked, porn photos uploaded

This is the second time in two weeks Oriental Daily's FB page runs into trouble.

Umno sec-gen blames Utusan for stirring diplomatic flap

Umno sec-gen blames Utusan for stirring diplomatic flap

Tengku Adnan says Utusan's headlines made worse the kerfuffle involving China envoy Huang.

Met Dept denies using strong chemicals for cloud seeding

Met Dept denies using strong chemicals for cloud seeding

Its DG denounces a message being spread via WhatsApp today as false.

Transport ministers meeting proposed on further MH370 search

Transport ministers meeting proposed on further MH370 search

MH370 | The proposed meeting will work out the details and direction of the search.

Lawyer to consult PM after WSJ says won't waive defence

Lawyer to consult PM after WSJ says won't waive defence

As WSJ did not specify if it will invoke the Speech Act, Hafarizam says he needs to confer with PM on next move.

Saifuddin 'crazy' for questioning show-cause letter

Saifuddin 'crazy' for questioning show-cause letter

UPDATED 3.20PM | 'We question him, and he questions us, isn't that crazy?' says the sec-gen.

Back Azmi's challenge against Sedition Act, public urged

Back Azmi's challenge against Sedition Act, public urged

UPDATED 3.43PM | Come to Palace of Justice tomorrow to support law lecturer Azmi Sharom, calls UM student group.

Sec-gen: 7 Umno leaders monitored for disciplinary action

Sec-gen: 7 Umno leaders monitored for disciplinary action

UPDATED 3.15PM | Tengku Adnan says this when asked about possible action against Dr Mahathir.

Azmin: No split in PKR over Pakatan Harapan

Azmin: No split in PKR over Pakatan Harapan

PKR number two says petition by 25 PKR CC members questioning Pakatan Harapan formation is 'normal'.

'TNB free from outside influence in Edra bid'

'TNB free from outside influence in Edra bid'

TNB says it was is free from outside influence in the bidding process of 1MDB's power generation arm.

MCA Youth insists Tajuddin apologise for 'slap' remark

MCA Youth insists Tajuddin apologise for 'slap' remark

UPDATED 3.05PM | MCA Youth is not backing down, even though BN sec-gen says the matter will be resolved internally.

Ridhuan Tee should show humility and grace

Ridhuan Tee should show humility and grace

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah should learn or put into practice the good virtues of Islam on humility discipline and restraint. In Islam you lower yourself, not elevate yourself above others or put others down to propel yourself.
Ex-HK leader Donald Tsang charged with misconduct

Ex-HK leader Donald Tsang charged with misconduct

Allegations had surfaced that he had accepted inappropriate favours from the city’s tycoons.

Cops probe S'gor MB staff over 'pro-Shiite' remark

Cops probe S'gor MB staff over 'pro-Shiite' remark

Also called in is Selangor exco member Amiruddin Shaari, after police reports by JMM and Umno Youth.

Former CM charged with sedition over FB post on prince

Former CM charged with sedition over FB post on prince

Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik pleads not guilty and claims trial.

Anti-dog-culling groups vow to work with Penang gov't

Anti-dog-culling groups vow to work with Penang gov't

This comes after Guan Eng asked animal lovers to work with the state 'instead of complaining'.

Court calls in Anwar to help assess damages in Utusan suit

Court calls in Anwar to help assess damages in Utusan suit

UPDATED 1.47PM | Court finds Utusan defamed Anwar in two articles on BBC's interview with Anwar.

More than 10 areas with unhealthy API as at 9am

More than 10 areas with unhealthy API as at 9am

USM and Seberang Jaya 2 in Penang recorded readings of 168 and 164, respectively.

No Amanah directive to take back facilities given to PAS

No Amanah directive to take back facilities given to PAS

UPDATED 12.35PM | PAS says Amanah members are taking back the use of buildings given to the party.

Back from New York and Milan, hero's welcome for Najib

Back from New York and Milan, hero's welcome for Najib

Najib returned from a working visit to Milan and New York, with more than 1,000 people greeting him at KLIA.

Court throws out Hadi's objection to hudud challenge

Court throws out Hadi's objection to hudud challenge

UPDATED 1.12PM | Court will hear striking out application on challenge to Hadi's hudud bill on Oct 13.

M'sia demonstrates lack of leadership in climate change

M'sia demonstrates lack of leadership in climate change

COMMENT | It puts us in poor light given country's position as chair of Asean.

Spad ready to crash Uber private taxi services

Spad ready to crash Uber private taxi services

It will identify the vehicles through the Uber app, and the cars will be subject to confiscation.

Kadir: Give Najib 'safe passage' to save country from ruin

Kadir: Give Najib 'safe passage' to save country from ruin

Veteran newsman moots letting PM off the hook so he'll be willing to go on own accord.

Gani, speak the truth and shame the devil

Gani, speak the truth and shame the devil

YOURSAY | ' 27 million Malaysians are anxiously waiting for your expose'.

PKR urges Federal Court to show courage on 10-day notice

PKR urges Federal Court to show courage on 10-day notice

It hopes the apex court will overturn contradictory ruling on PAA in the R Yuneswaran case.

Will Najib remove Saifuddin as CEO of GMM?

Will Najib remove Saifuddin as CEO of GMM?

MP SPEAKS | Head of Global Movement of Moderates in trouble with Umno for attending opposition roundtable meet.

Air pollution kills!

Air pollution kills!

The World Health Organisation (WHO) flags air pollution as the largest environmental health risk in the world.
Arab godfather okay, but not Chinese godfather

Arab godfather okay, but not Chinese godfather

YOURSAY | ‘Tajuddin, if you did or said something wrong, you must apologise regardless.’

Why is API so low when it's a post-apocalypse movie outside?

Why is API so low when it's a post-apocalypse movie outside?

COMMENT | Clearing the air on how API is measured, and whether numbers have been tinkered.

For Tajuddin, a case of 'it sounds like me but that’s not me'

For Tajuddin, a case of 'it sounds like me but that’s not me'

YOURSAY | ‘Despite being caught on audio, he still brazenly denies his own words.’