Archive - 12 December 2015

Will the fighter in Muhyiddin still remain?

Will the fighter in Muhyiddin still remain?

ANALYSIS | UMNO AGM | All eyes will be on him in the next few weeks, as it is clear Umno prefers a 'safe path' to political survival.
Malaysia Airports says yet to verify who owns abandoned planes

Malaysia Airports says yet to verify who owns abandoned planes

A cargo company has claimed the aircraft but the operator said it needed more info to establish ownership.
Ku Nan brands Muhyiddin 'arrogant' for coldness towards Najib

Ku Nan brands Muhyiddin 'arrogant' for coldness towards Najib

What can you do, he asks.
50,000 estimated IS sympathisers said to be in Malaysia

50,000 estimated IS sympathisers said to be in Malaysia

If only 1 percent of the sympathisers turn radical and attack any part of M'sia, we will be in trouble, says a minister.
'Umno attracted because you lifted skirt and showed thigh'

'Umno attracted because you lifted skirt and showed thigh'

Mat Sabu has ceramah crowd in stitches in describing the Umno's efforts to woo PAS.
First time at the polls for Saudi women

First time at the polls for Saudi women

More than 130,000 women will be allowed to contest and cast ballots in the country's third municipal poll.
Najib, Muhyiddin and the chilly handshake

Najib, Muhyiddin and the chilly handshake

Some express hope for an end to animosities but the president says they didn't talk.
Datuk's second wife hacked to death

Datuk's second wife hacked to death

Septuagenarian's wife was believed killed by hired killers.
Steer clear of corruption, S’gor sultan reminds state gov’t

Steer clear of corruption, S’gor sultan reminds state gov’t

It would cause dissatisfaction among the people, he says at ceremony to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Najib turns magnanimous, Muhyiddin remains stone-faced

Najib turns magnanimous, Muhyiddin remains stone-faced

UPDATED 7.40PM | UMNO AGM | You better be careful as this is no longer a personal issue, he tells delegates.
Minister: 396,000kg recyclable waste picked up since Sept 9

Minister: 396,000kg recyclable waste picked up since Sept 9

The gov’t made RM35,414.91 out of its sale, in the first two months of the separation at source programme.
PM blames Mahathir for ERL fare hike

PM blames Mahathir for ERL fare hike

UMNO AGM | He says the long-time concession agreement was signed in 1997.

Najib: Umno can go global with TPPA

Najib: Umno can go global with TPPA

UMNO AGM | He says the signing of the trade pact will open up business opportunities.
Delegates: Stern action on those who insult Islam, some our own

Delegates: Stern action on those who insult Islam, some our own

UMNO AGM | ‘Today, Islam is challenged by our own people, the G25, who we know are Malays and Muslims.’
Slander, cries Hisham - 'I never asked Muhyiddin, Shafie to apologise'

Slander, cries Hisham - 'I never asked Muhyiddin, Shafie to apologise'

Video uploaded to his Facebook page confirms his denial.
Najib wastes no time flaying critics in closing speech

Najib wastes no time flaying critics in closing speech

UPDATED 7.55PM | UMNO AGM | Mentioning no names, he slams those who made wild accusations against him.
Johor Umno secretary: Party above individuals

Johor Umno secretary: Party above individuals

Jais Sarday said this when asked if Johor is still behind Muhyiddin
Liow: Opposition willing to trade national security for own gain

Liow: Opposition willing to trade national security for own gain

The MCA chief said this of Nurul Izzah's photo with Sulu 'princess' Jacel Kiram.
Penang's hill slope projects a rising concern, say activists

Penang's hill slope projects a rising concern, say activists

There are 124 of these projects going on with more than half of them without permits.
Delegate offers to sew up 'revealing' MAS stewardess uniform

Delegate offers to sew up 'revealing' MAS stewardess uniform

UMNO AGM | He says he can't understand why a state-owned airline can allow such attires.
Ali Tinju heckles Umno rebels, shouts 'Hidup Najib'

Ali Tinju heckles Umno rebels, shouts 'Hidup Najib'

UPDATED 5.51PM | One of the hecklers told the nine 'rebels' to quit Umno and join PKR.
Muhyiddin says no reason for him to apologise to anyone

Muhyiddin says no reason for him to apologise to anyone

UPDATED 3.55PM | He hopes that this won't be misconstrued.
Shafie: Najib is like a brother to me

Shafie: Najib is like a brother to me

Umno vice-president adds he has nothing to say sorry for.
Donor, donors or reps - let it come from Najib's own mouth

Donor, donors or reps - let it come from Najib's own mouth

MP SPEAKS | Najib urged to clear the air in his winding up speech at Umno AGM.
Malaysiakini report on party finances sparks Umno anger

Malaysiakini report on party finances sparks Umno anger

This led to the portal's reporters being kicked out though they were eventually let back in.
Umno delegate wants rakyat to be masters of TPPA

Umno delegate wants rakyat to be masters of TPPA

UMNO AGM | Although politicians negotiated it, they have to answer to the people, he points out.
'Don’t award big projects to towkays who support DAP'

'Don’t award big projects to towkays who support DAP'

UMNO AGM | A delegate points out that these big companies which get gov't projects will help DAP.
PAS ready to forget 'ancient history' if rivals uphold Islam

PAS ready to forget 'ancient history' if rivals uphold Islam

The party cites the past where PAS had been able to work with its opponents.
Authorities taken to task for inaction over G25 rape threat

Authorities taken to task for inaction over G25 rape threat

LFL says threats of violence against women must not be tolerated.
After bringing Umno to heel, Najib woos PAS

After bringing Umno to heel, Najib woos PAS

COMMENT | Hadi signals he’s open to the overture from the Umno president.
Islam S'wak official religion removed from state website

Islam S'wak official religion removed from state website

Nevertheless, PKR wants an explanation why Islam was previously stated as official religion.
Umno expels, then lets Malaysiakini back into AGM venue

Umno expels, then lets Malaysiakini back into AGM venue

UPDATED 4.17PM | The reporters were told the leave but informed later they could come back.
Pamphlets defending Muhyiddin pop up at Umno AGM

Pamphlets defending Muhyiddin pop up at Umno AGM

‘I never prayed for 1MDB to fall, because if 1MDB falls so will the government.’
High cost of non-participation in TPPA

High cost of non-participation in TPPA

COMMENT | It is a risky venture for Malaysia but a risk that we are able to manage.
So RM2.6b ‘not a big issue’ for Umno

So RM2.6b ‘not a big issue’ for Umno

YOURSAY | ‘A man gets jail for stealing a few thousands and you say RM2.6b not an issue?’
The worry isn’t Malays losing power, it’s the economic abyss

The worry isn’t Malays losing power, it’s the economic abyss

YOURSAY | ‘We depend on one other, we are family, just that we pray differently.’
Can BN afford another tsunami - or a political quake?

Can BN afford another tsunami - or a political quake?

COMMENT | It is likely that Umno grassroots will carry on the revolt within the party.
If more than one donor for the RM2.6b, how many are there?

If more than one donor for the RM2.6b, how many are there?

YOURSAY | ‘Not one of us believe you, Zahid. And, of course, the same goes with Najib.’
Umno smartphones a hit, nearly 800 sold in three days

Umno smartphones a hit, nearly 800 sold in three days

Displaying the Umno logo upon startup, they have been selling like goreng pisang panas.
New ‘global investigation outfit’ targets Najib's critics

New ‘global investigation outfit’ targets Najib's critics

Open Source Investigations has ‘exposes’ on Sarawak Report editor and The Edge owner.
Thank you, Hospis Malaysia

Thank you, Hospis Malaysia

When my late mother was diagnosed with stage four cancer three months ago, it took all of my family members by surprise. Soon thereafter, we were all trying our level best to give the best treatment possible. However, despite being aware that there is no cure for cancer, we were somehow hoping for some treatment that can make that cancer go away.
When loyalty is more important than intelligence

When loyalty is more important than intelligence

So the culture of loyalty being more important than intelligence seems well-depicted in the ongoing proceedings of the Umno general assembly.
Hang in there, Najib!

Hang in there, Najib!

Transfixed by RAHMAN prophecy coming true.
Najib and Hadi to meet next week

Najib and Hadi to meet next week

The presidents of the two Malay-based parties will play key roles at an event organised by the Al-Azhar Alumni.
Mukhriz honours Muhyiddin, says wrong of Umno to silence him

Mukhriz honours Muhyiddin, says wrong of Umno to silence him

He says the decision to gag the party deputy president from speaking is to the detriment of its members.