Archive - 26 January 2016

Pro-Umno portal: Will Saudi royal family keep mum if AG lies?

This is the question posed by a pro-Umno portal to those who continue to question Apandi's disclosure.

9y ago

Think-tank: Najib's problems far from over

It’s a no-win situation for the PM in the court of public perception, Ideas chief Wan Saiful says.

10y ago

A Jakarta attacker called a Malaysian number, says SB chief

He says the information was obtained based on a forensic investigation.

10y ago

Whole world says Najib wrong, charges Guan Eng

But not Malaysia, he says and casts aspersions on whether the AG acted independently.

10y ago

Zahid doubts '11pct M'sians sympathise with IS' finding

UPDATED 5.57PM | DPM believes survey may not have been conducted empirically, instead randomly.

10y ago

‘Police committed on zero relapse of militant cases’

Special Branch chief says out of 240 detainees, 5pct or 13 relapse cases were detected.

10y ago

Assets greater than liabilities, Tabung Haji assures depositors

UPDATED 5.45PM | CEO says this is when investment portfolio of its subsidiaries is taken into account.

10y ago

13 Indonesian migrants drown off Kota Tinggi, police say

Thir boat was battered by huge waves and sank, and police did not recover any survivors.

10y ago

AG counters MACC director, says he consulted commission

MACC director Bahri Mohamed Zain claimed Apandi did not discuss PM's cases with the commission.

10y ago

Gov't has promised to do Indira justice, says Kula

Minister Nazri has given this assurance to Indira after a meeting at Parliament, says DAP lawmaker.

10y ago

Bank Negara sent 'risk management' advisory to Tabung Haji

It says Tabung Haji has followed its advice and strengthened risk management practices.

10y ago

Case closed: Que sera, sera, croons ex-NST chief

Avoid heart attack and stomach cramp, he blogs after the AG announces his decision.

9y ago

Where to, Ubah generation?

Back in the late 1990s, Malaysia had the Reformasi generation who marched on the streets to protest and these people are among the young lawmakers in the opposition pact (never mind if it’s Pakatan Harapan or Pakatan Rakyat) that we have today.

10y ago

Only Noh Omar not happy in S'gor, says Azmin

S'gor MB criticises the state Umno liaison chief for his ignorance in making the accusation on unemployment.

10y ago

Not correct for AG to be appointed a Tabung Haji board director

I am quite bewildered to note that the attorney-general (AG) of Malaysia has been appointed into Tabung Haji’s board as reported .

10y ago

Former law minister: MACC should close shop...

If it is true that its investigation papers state the PM did not commit any wrongdoing, says Zaid.

10y ago

Free, prior informed consent required to enter TPPA

Tenaganita urges all Members of Parliament to study the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) carefully and to ensure that they thoroughly understand the full implications of the proposed trade agreement in its entirety before voting on it. Mere assurances given by government ministers cannot and should not be the basis for supporting the proposed trade agreement.

10y ago

Sodomy trial - lurid details needed to convince public, says lawyer

UPDATED 9.05PM | Otherwise they would become victims of propaganda, says the senior counsel.

10y ago

'Illogical' doesn’t mean illegal, minister says of RM2.6b case closure

But Ahmad Shabery asks AG to explain further to remove all doubts.

10y ago

‘Najib shouldn’t delegate crucial TPPA debate to minister’

The agreement will affect right to freedom, life, health, knowledge and to be duly informed, Azmin says.

10y ago

TPPA concerns backed by independent analysis

We refer to Munir Majid’s commentary ‘Be rational and honest about TPPA’ on Jan 16, 2016 in The Star .

10y ago

Wreckage in Thailand not of MH370, experts confirm

MH370 | The part does not match that of a Boeing 777, Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai says.

10y ago

'Opposition should boot MNCs from their states if anti-TPPA'

UPDATED 5.02PM | Trade Minister Mustapa slams Opposition for bashing multinational corporations.

10y ago

Nearly 2,000 caged magpies saved from smugglers in Malaysia

The magpies were recovered late Sunday in dozens of cages on a speedboat in Pontian.

10y ago

Regency Council says non-partisan in Kedah political crisis

The council advises the parties involved to find a solution prudently.

10y ago

NZ gov’t releases TPPA text as opposition mounts

The Labour Party says the gains were ‘marginal’ at less than 1 percent of GDP.

10y ago

Rahman Dahlan hails wise and fearless AG

The minister commends Apandi for wisdom, never bowing to pressure, and apt interpretation of facts.

10y ago

Families seek shelter after monster waves batter villages

More than 20 houses in Kuala Nerus have been inundated by water from the sea.

10y ago

95pct success in re-integrating ex-militants into society

However, Special Branch chief Mohamad Fuzi says he’s working for a 100 percent success.

10y ago

TPPA and the bull about a ‘high-income nation’

The prime minister and many others have been relentlessly talking about making Malaysia a “high-income nation” and a “developed nation” by 2020.

10y ago

There is only one cure for a sick regime, change it

I refer to the articles, ‘Why Malays would rather vote for an Umno-led Barisan than a DAP-dominated Pakatan’ by Megat Ibrahim and ‘DAP is its own enemy’ by Raja Petra Kamaruddin (RPK), respectively. These are two classic examples of what RPK himself said in his article ‘Mukhriz is bigger than Kedah:

10y ago

'Najib luckiest, most generous to get and return RM2.03b'

UPDATED 3PM | This can only happen in fairy tales, not in real life, says Rafizi Ramli.

10y ago

'Shocking!' says Azmin after AG closes RM2.6b, SRC cases

UPDATED 5.08PM | This in light of adequate evidence produced in the past one year on the transaction, MP adds.

10y ago

The recalibrated Budget 2016 - what should it be ?

The re-calibrated or revised Budget 2016 that the prime minister will present on Thursday Jan 28 has to be more pragmatic and realistic.

10y ago

AG Apandi Ali named as a Tabung Haji director

His recent appointment comes amid concerns over its slipping reserves.

10y ago

Jakim: Liberals, pluralists have potential to be radicalised

Radical thoughts include those on liberalism, pluralism, extremism, says Jakim's rep.

10y ago

Canada to sign Asia trade pact, but undecided on ratification

The TPPA was negotiated by the country’s former Conservative government.

10y ago

Negative reserves? Not true, says Tabung Haji's Azeez

UPDATED 3PM | Earlier, deputy minister Asyraf refuses to say whether leaked letters were genuine.

10y ago

MTUC president Khalid Atan dies

He is said to have slipped in the bathroom.

10y ago

PM had no knowledge SRC funds went into his account

UPDATED 1.37PM | AG says Najib believed all "payments made by him" originated from the RM2.6b political donation.

10y ago

PM did not abuse power in KWAP's RM4b loan to SRC

UPDATED 1.18PM | Loan approval and guarantee by cabinet were done according to procedure, says AG.

10y ago

How could Sirul remember details of 2006 murder?

COMMENT | Apparently someone is trying to close the Altantuya murder case.

10y ago

'Najib returned US$620m to Saudi royal family'

UPDATED 1PM | AG satisfied no evidence to show there was a form of gratification given corruptly.

10y ago

AG: No charges against PM, SRC and RM2.6b cases closed

UPDATED 12.50PM | 'I, as the public prosecutor, am satisfied that no criminal offence has been committed.'

9y ago

Rafizi found guilty of defamation, but retains MP status

UPDATED 11.38PM | He's fined RM1,800. A fine of RM2,000 would see him out of Parliament.

10y ago

Kit Siang: DAP demonised because Umno fears losing next polls

Demographic in M'sia ensures that Malays would not lose their dominance in politics, says DAP supremo.

10y ago

Did Bank Negara warn Tabung Haji on its negative reserves?

Tuan Ibrahim of PAS wants gov’t to explain allegations that it had been cautioned on this.

10y ago

Najib: TPPA is not superpower colonisation by America

It will bring long-term returns to country and people, the PM declares in his Facebook.

10y ago

But who can step into Anwar Ibrahim's shoes?

YOURSAY | ‘No one has emerged yet to replace him as a potential PM and lead the opposition.’

10y ago

Focus on bumi, not helping the US, says Hadi

LIVE | TPPA will not be a boon, but make Malaysia subservient to others, says the PAS chief.

10y ago

Five questions on TPPA for Malaysian MPs

COMMENT | When it comes to the TPPA, will our MPs be statesmen or politicians?

10y ago

If giving RM30 taxi fare is graft, what about RM2.6b?

YOURSAY | ‘RM30 versus RM2,600,000,000. Or perhaps they just do not see the zeros?’

10y ago

DAP's 'Superman' sorry over 'gay' attack on columnist

Hew Kuan Yau gets brickbats for sexist remarks against gay columnist Josh Hong.

9y ago

Ex-Aussie senator charged after trying to block M'sian logging firm

Bob Brown, 67, tried to stop timber firm Ta Ann from logging, by walking towards the firm's bulldozer.

10y ago

‘Not driven by money but by honest journalism’

YOURSAY | ‘Malaysiakini deserves and needs your support to remain financially independent.’

10y ago

Jomo used model not meant to capture TPPA trade gains

COMMENT | Trade economists have criticised this model for failing to consider various implications.

10y ago

M’sia joins Zimbabwe in ‘Billion Dollar Club’

YOURSAY | Can you imagine if it was Guan Eng who received the money and not Najib?

10y ago

Government contract system breeds poverty

Workers over many parts of the world are faced with a massive shift in their terms of employment, moving from more secure to informal, unpredictable jobs. This is the bitter gift of anti-worker neo-liberal policies that seek to increase profits for business by cutting income and safeguards for workers.

10y ago

MBPJ, is this rape or theft?

Maybe the Selangor MB can look into this.

10y ago

Archive - 26 January 2016

Zahid: Don't question AG's decision on Najib

AG's all-clear for Najib not good enough, says Ambiga

Turning to the divine, Kadir tells MACC officers to search their souls

JPA suspended our scholarships, claim disappointed students

Saudi kingdom tight-lipped for now on RM2.6b donation

Najib: Case closed, now we can move on

‘Upset state rep fires gun in air in dispute with Orang Asli’

Nur Jazlan: IS terrorists not driven by religious ideology

KINIBIZ to shut down on Feb 1

Rafizi: If PM clueless, who authorised SRC's RM42m transfer?

Anina files appeal over striking out of her RM2.6b suit against Najib

2016-01-26

Kit Siang throws 'conflict of interest' poser at AG

Activist: Cops stripped, threatened to beat and took away potty

Pro-Umno portal: Will Saudi royal family keep mum if AG lies?

Think-tank: Najib's problems far from over

A Jakarta attacker called a Malaysian number, says SB chief

Whole world says Najib wrong, charges Guan Eng

Zahid doubts '11pct M'sians sympathise with IS' finding

‘Police committed on zero relapse of militant cases’

Assets greater than liabilities, Tabung Haji assures depositors

13 Indonesian migrants drown off Kota Tinggi, police say

AG counters MACC director, says he consulted commission

Gov't has promised to do Indira justice, says Kula

Bank Negara sent 'risk management' advisory to Tabung Haji

Case closed: Que sera, sera, croons ex-NST chief

Where to, Ubah generation?

Only Noh Omar not happy in S'gor, says Azmin

Not correct for AG to be appointed a Tabung Haji board director

Former law minister: MACC should close shop...

Free, prior informed consent required to enter TPPA

Sodomy trial - lurid details needed to convince public, says lawyer

'Illogical' doesn’t mean illegal, minister says of RM2.6b case closure

‘Najib shouldn’t delegate crucial TPPA debate to minister’

TPPA concerns backed by independent analysis

Wreckage in Thailand not of MH370, experts confirm

'Opposition should boot MNCs from their states if anti-TPPA'

Nearly 2,000 caged magpies saved from smugglers in Malaysia

Regency Council says non-partisan in Kedah political crisis

NZ gov’t releases TPPA text as opposition mounts

Rahman Dahlan hails wise and fearless AG

Families seek shelter after monster waves batter villages

95pct success in re-integrating ex-militants into society

TPPA and the bull about a ‘high-income nation’

There is only one cure for a sick regime, change it

'Najib luckiest, most generous to get and return RM2.03b'

'Shocking!' says Azmin after AG closes RM2.6b, SRC cases

The recalibrated Budget 2016 - what should it be ?

AG Apandi Ali named as a Tabung Haji director

Jakim: Liberals, pluralists have potential to be radicalised

Canada to sign Asia trade pact, but undecided on ratification

Negative reserves? Not true, says Tabung Haji's Azeez

MTUC president Khalid Atan dies

PM had no knowledge SRC funds went into his account

PM did not abuse power in KWAP's RM4b loan to SRC

How could Sirul remember details of 2006 murder?

'Najib returned US$620m to Saudi royal family'

AG: No charges against PM, SRC and RM2.6b cases closed

Rafizi found guilty of defamation, but retains MP status

Kit Siang: DAP demonised because Umno fears losing next polls

Did Bank Negara warn Tabung Haji on its negative reserves?

Najib: TPPA is not superpower colonisation by America

But who can step into Anwar Ibrahim's shoes?

Focus on bumi, not helping the US, says Hadi

Five questions on TPPA for Malaysian MPs

If giving RM30 taxi fare is graft, what about RM2.6b?

DAP's 'Superman' sorry over 'gay' attack on columnist

Ex-Aussie senator charged after trying to block M'sian logging firm

‘Not driven by money but by honest journalism’

Jomo used model not meant to capture TPPA trade gains

M’sia joins Zimbabwe in ‘Billion Dollar Club’

Government contract system breeds poverty

MBPJ, is this rape or theft?