Archive - 7 October 2015

No areas with unhealthy API as at 8pm

No areas with unhealthy API as at 8pm

Met Dept says the haze situation in the country could now be over soon.
Yazid a member of JI Malaysia, witness tells court

Yazid a member of JI Malaysia, witness tells court

Dr Rohan Gunaratna says this was obtained through the testimony of ‘Hambali’.
Suhakam: Set up panel to review annual reports

Suhakam: Set up panel to review annual reports

It found that the reports had yet to be discussed at the Dewan Rakyat or Dewan Negara.
Conference of Rulers discusses appointment of judges, EC members

Conference of Rulers discusses appointment of judges, EC members

The meeting discusses matters pertaining to the appointment of judges and members of the Elections Commission.
Muhyiddin: Hidden hands shielding 1MDB culprits

Muhyiddin: Hidden hands shielding 1MDB culprits

UPDATED 8.12PM | Ex-DPM says he draws this conclusion as probes into the affair have ground to a halt.
Malaysian Bar denounces cops' intimidation of Chang

Malaysian Bar denounces cops' intimidation of Chang

It requests police to refrain from harassing lawyers who are discharging their duties towards their clients.
Listen to sultans on 1MDB, ex-DPM tells Najib

Listen to sultans on 1MDB, ex-DPM tells Najib

UPDATED 7.54PM | Their majesties believe it's a huge issue and PM should heed their call to resolve it, says the ex-DPM.

Muhyiddin: Khairuddin should be protected, not persecuted

Muhyiddin: Khairuddin should be protected, not persecuted

UPDATED 7.58PM | The Umno number two said it is reasonable for any citizen lodge reports on 1MDB.
Graft - the solvent for ethics, integrity and institutions

Graft - the solvent for ethics, integrity and institutions

One of the significant tasks of political leadership lies in the creation of institutions, structures and systems that nurture freedom, justice and democracy. There is the often asked question, “Where are the leaders of tomorrow?” An important question precedes this inquiry. “Where are the nation-building systems and institutions that will create the leaders of tomorrow?” These were the concerns that guided Thomas Jefferson.
Malaysia’s illegal wildlife trade remains rampant

Malaysia’s illegal wildlife trade remains rampant

Only last week customs officials in Madagascar confiscated 771 critically endangered Ploughshare tortoises that were being shipped to Malaysia.
Man jailed for flashing in front of Siti Nurhaliza’s house

Man jailed for flashing in front of Siti Nurhaliza’s house

Amiruddin Sulaiman, 48, was charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code.

Dewan Rakyat Budget session to convene on Oct 19

Dewan Rakyat Budget session to convene on Oct 19

The Dewan Rakyat would sit for 25 days from Oct 19 to Dec 3.

Prioritising animal welfare via the middle ground

Prioritising animal welfare via the middle ground

Animal lovers like me are sick of finger pointing, rants, vigils, protests and meetings following the controversy regarding the culling of street dogs following a recent rabies outbreak last month. Since Sept 21, there has been no new cases of infected dogs.
I'll see you in court, Ling tells Najib

I'll see you in court, Ling tells Najib

UPDATED 5.50PM | The ex-MCA chief refuses to apologise for saying that Najib swindled public funds.

Ringgit up 5pct to five-week high on stop-loss dollar selling

Ringgit up 5pct to five-week high on stop-loss dollar selling

The ringgit surged as much as 5.2pct to 4.1600 per dollar, its strongest since Sept 1.

Anger over TPPA deal as NZ still awaits full details

Anger over TPPA deal as NZ still awaits full details

The Labour Party says it would not be bound by the controversial treaty.

Mers case suspected in Thailand

Mers case suspected in Thailand

A 59-year-old woman was hospitalised after returning from her pilgrimage to Makkah.

Dr M: I never stopped Ku Li from challenging me

Dr M: I never stopped Ku Li from challenging me

Ex-PM decries how Umno members were told not to attend his talk in Tawau.

Cops: Saturday Malacca rally illegal, disrespectful

Cops: Saturday Malacca rally illegal, disrespectful

Malacca police will also probe Ali Tinju's 'warning' that there will be untoward incidents.

Amanah says rulers' signal Najib to quit, Arul Kanda zips lips

Amanah says rulers' signal Najib to quit, Arul Kanda zips lips

Salahuddin interprets rulers' stand as telling PM to quit, while 1MDB boss has no comments.

Yayasan 1M'sia: Heed rulers, do what is right now

Yayasan 1M'sia: Heed rulers, do what is right now

Continuing to camouflage the truth will be perilous for the people and nation, says Chandra Muzaffar.

Changes in labour laws may be required due to TPPA

Changes in labour laws may be required due to TPPA

UPDATED 6.10PM | Mustapa says signatories need to meet standards of International Labour Organisation.

Malacca MCA smacks Ali Tinju for fouling racial ties

Malacca MCA smacks Ali Tinju for fouling racial ties

The party says long-standing ties between Malays and Chinese should not be strained by external forces.

Perkasa chief aims AK47 with RM10m defamation suit

Perkasa chief aims AK47 with RM10m defamation suit

Ibrahim says the post which states he was appointed as company director by George Kent a 'blatant lie'.

Malaysia's August exports rise 4.1pct-on-year, better than forecast

Malaysia's August exports rise 4.1pct-on-year, better than forecast

This is the result of rising shipments to Singapore, China and the United States.

We'll teach 'manusia babi' Loke a lesson, warns Jamal

We'll teach 'manusia babi' Loke a lesson, warns Jamal

UPDATED 5.27PM | Umno man is convinced DAP MP uttered 'celaka punya Melayu'.

Only four cases of rabies, but Penang culled 1,711 strays

Only four cases of rabies, but Penang culled 1,711 strays

Stop Killing, Start Vaccinating team wants state gov’t to explain the rationale for the culling.

'Special parliamentary session for TPPA if needed'

'Special parliamentary session for TPPA if needed'

UPDATED 4.51PM | Minister says he will ensure agreement is tabled on time in the House.

Anti-Azizah demo binned, now Jamal gets dengue 'fever'

Anti-Azizah demo binned, now Jamal gets dengue 'fever'

UPDATED 5.18PM | Umno man says Kajang protest will take place after Wan Azizah pampers husband.

Sanusi told off for 'pantsing' and shaming Malays

Sanusi told off for 'pantsing' and shaming Malays

Umno MP says this would cause other races, especially the Chinese, to look down on Malays.

Ling, you will never walk alone

Ling, you will never walk alone

COMMENT | I don't believe that all has been said by the people about 1MDB and the RM2.6 billion are malicious.

Reject TPPA or risk lives, health advocates say

Reject TPPA or risk lives, health advocates say

Groups advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS say it will make treatment costlier.

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'Sosma being used to terrify Umno members'

'Sosma being used to terrify Umno members'

UPDATED 3.56PM | After Khairuddin, says Saifuddin Abdullah, top Umno leaders want to strike Sosma fear in party members.

'If Dr M is a real man, then battle Najib in Pekan'

'If Dr M is a real man, then battle Najib in Pekan'

UPDATED 5.55PM | The challenge comes from Malay army veterans association chief Ali Tinju.

Ali Tinju: Melaka Raya won't be safe this Saturday

Ali Tinju: Melaka Raya won't be safe this Saturday

UPDATED 6.21PM | He's calling for a rally to protest 'Chinese gangsters' assault on immigration officers.

Mustapa vs PAS defamation suit to go for trial

Mustapa vs PAS defamation suit to go for trial

This follows after the minister failed to reach a settlement with defendants. 

Raja of Perlis chairs 239th Conference of Rulers

Raja of Perlis chairs 239th Conference of Rulers

The meeting begins at the Istana Negara, with all sultans, except those from Johor and Pahang, present.

Ramasamy: What about Malaysia's 300,000 stateless people?

Ramasamy: What about Malaysia's 300,000 stateless people?

Penang DCM slams government’s plan to take in 3,000 Syrians saying so little done for refugees already here.

Retired appeals court judge Hishamudin joins G25

Retired appeals court judge Hishamudin joins G25

UPDATED 2.55PM | He is the latest senior personality to team up with group of eminent Malays.

'Only foreigners or God can break Dr M vs Najib stalemate'

'Only foreigners or God can break Dr M vs Najib stalemate'

Political analyst gives reasons why battle is deadlocked and why PM won't sue ex-PM.

When Dr M met Soros - who’s politicising everything?
'Rulers have spoken, will Najib commit lese majeste?'

'Rulers have spoken, will Najib commit lese majeste?'

The rulers, says a veteran newsman, feel that they can no longer keep silent.

 

We need work, not rhetoric, to solve economic woes

We need work, not rhetoric, to solve economic woes

I think our PM is almost delusional when he lamented the people’s lack of understanding of the economic situations in the country. I think he has totally misunderstood why the people were so unsympathetic toward him and the efforts currently undertaken by the government.
Do past convictions count? Anwar to know tomorrow

Do past convictions count? Anwar to know tomorrow

UPDATED 2.48PM | Court will decide whether they can be raised in assessing damages for a legal suit he won.

DAP MP: I didn't say 'Celaka punya Melayu'

DAP MP: I didn't say 'Celaka punya Melayu'

Anthony Loke is accused of yelling this during his arrest while trying to stop an eviction.

Zunar: Just put 'antique' federal constitution in a museum

Zunar: Just put 'antique' federal constitution in a museum

The cartoonist says this as Sedition Act ruled constitutional, despite Article 10 on freedom of expression.

Malay dominance - a clanger raises its troubling head

Malay dominance - a clanger raises its troubling head

COMMENT | S’pore envoy calls Chinese youth in Malaysia delusional for fighting it.

Put pressure to remove Najib, PAS urges rulers

Put pressure to remove Najib, PAS urges rulers

Conference of Rulers should form a transition gov't to reform country's administration, says Mahfuz.

Umno MP to assist MACC on suspect Johor land deal

Umno MP to assist MACC on suspect Johor land deal

The MACC is interested in calling him in to assist in the investigation, says a source.

Will MCA let Ling walk alone, asks DAP lawmaker

Will MCA let Ling walk alone, asks DAP lawmaker

Lim Lip Eng want to know whether MCA will cut ties with Ling - or help by pressing Najib to reply.

'Court verdict on Sedition Act shrouds academia'

'Court verdict on Sedition Act shrouds academia'

Academic group Move is worried that Sedition Act can be used against other academics, too.

Be bold in cabinet on Tajuddin, DAP urges MCA, Gerakan

Be bold in cabinet on Tajuddin, DAP urges MCA, Gerakan

DAP wants them to demand Najib to take stern action against Tajuddin over 'slap' Chinese remark.

Growing fears of repeat of Asian financial crisis

Growing fears of repeat of Asian financial crisis

‘We are worried about the contagion effect,’ says Indonesian finance minister.

TPPA nitty-gritty to be disclosed in a month

TPPA nitty-gritty to be disclosed in a month

Minister says cost benefit analysis reports will also be prepared and revealed.

Set aside two days to discuss rulers' statement, Parliament urged

Set aside two days to discuss rulers' statement, Parliament urged

MP Lim Kit Siang says sultans are fully justified in their concerns about 1MDB and rule of law.

Malaysian banks race to pin down fleeing deposits

Malaysian banks race to pin down fleeing deposits

Total deposits at commercial banks rose 4.8 percent in July, the least since September 2002.

After GST, expect more pain from TPPA

After GST, expect more pain from TPPA

YOURSAY | ‘Is what Mustapa Mohamed has already conceded a case of fait accompli?’

A hero’s welcome for a zero

A hero’s welcome for a zero

YOURSAY | ‘If Najib was popular, why the need to mobilise people to welcome him?’

Tajuddin 'slaps' MCA with his belligerence

Tajuddin 'slaps' MCA with his belligerence

YOURSAY | ‘Quit BN and Umno will come running to you. Then you can slap Tajuddin.’

Release details of TPPA, Abim urges gov’t

Release details of TPPA, Abim urges gov’t

This will help convince the people that the deal is beneficial for the country, it says.

Did China subtly warn Malaysia?

Did China subtly warn Malaysia?

Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Huang Huikang’s visit to Petaling Street traders recently had drawn lots of criticism from Barisan Nasional. Huang was accused of getting himself involved in the local political scenario. Wisma Putra apparently summoned Ambassador Huang to explain his visit.
Najib running out of excuses on WSJ lawsuit

Najib running out of excuses on WSJ lawsuit

YOURSAY | ‘Why is Najib prevaricating and not suing his main detractors?’

In the absence of justice, sanctioned rights violations

In the absence of justice, sanctioned rights violations

Suaram express great disappointment at the Federal Court’s decision made in relation to the Sedition Act 1948 in Azmi Sharom’s case.
TPPA a recipe for corporate greed

TPPA a recipe for corporate greed

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has described the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) trade deal announced on Oct 5 as a recipe for corporate greed. While the final text of the agreement is still not publicly available, leaked texts have given rise to major concerns amongst trade unions and other civil society groups.
In taking legal action, PM goes after weak ‘Ling’

In taking legal action, PM goes after weak ‘Ling’

YOURSAY | ‘Is it because Ling is Chinese? Or is it because Najib has no balls to take on Dr M.’

Did M’sia just sign a suicidal deal?

Did M’sia just sign a suicidal deal?

Welcome to the matrix of Malaysian madness.
PAS wants to talk about 'no confidence' motion first

PAS wants to talk about 'no confidence' motion first

It wants to know the plans in detail before committing to voting for or against it.