Archive - 1 February 2016

Shell sells off M'sian refinery to Chinese firm

Shell sells off M'sian refinery to Chinese firm

First overseas refinery acquisition by a private Chinese refiner.
Swiss AG: Najib not a suspect in our 1MDB probe

Swiss AG: Najib not a suspect in our 1MDB probe

UPDATED 11.42PM | Spokesperson says culprits in 1MDB probe not identified yet.
Proton car prices to go up by up to RM2,000

Proton car prices to go up by up to RM2,000

Price increase will affect all models.
Thousands turn up to show support for Mukhriz

Thousands turn up to show support for Mukhriz

UPDATED 11.13PM | [VIDEO] They pack the Alor Star stadium in a show of solidarity.
No cold spell hitting us, says weatherman

No cold spell hitting us, says weatherman

Temperature not expected to drop this month.
Arrest me, ex-SB number two Hamid dares IGP

Arrest me, ex-SB number two Hamid dares IGP

Transferred to PMD, Hamid Bador says he will sing ‘Polis Sedia Berkhidmat’ in the lock-up.
More MIC drama as Indian parties back Palanivel

More MIC drama as Indian parties back Palanivel

UPDATED 9.55PM | Makkal Sakthi, myPPP, IPF and MAICCI pledge support for him.
Have no fear, stay the course, ex-SB boss tells MACC

Have no fear, stay the course, ex-SB boss tells MACC

This as MACC comes under attack for appealing AG's decision on Najib cases.
Kedah opposition reps to meet regency council tomorrow

Kedah opposition reps to meet regency council tomorrow

UPDATED 12.40AM | BN reps met the council today, but more than half disagree with bid to replace Mukhriz.
Singapore seizes bank accounts in 1MDB probe

Singapore seizes bank accounts in 1MDB probe

Singapore says it is working with Switzerland, the United States and Malaysia.

Malaysian investment funds sell off plum London properties

Malaysian investment funds sell off plum London properties

KWAP, Tabung Haji, EPF bring home cash as tough times beckon.
We’re just demanding what is ours, Perkasa tells Rafidah

We’re just demanding what is ours, Perkasa tells Rafidah

The NGO reacts to Rafidah saying it is shameful Malays still ask for special concessions.
Ali Tinju lodges report over ‘Najib clown face’ sketch

Ali Tinju lodges report over ‘Najib clown face’ sketch

He says the sketch could influence the rakyat to hate the prime minister.
Rayani Air starts inaugural KL-Kota Kinabalu flight

Rayani Air starts inaugural KL-Kota Kinabalu flight

This is the airline’s third route after KL-Langkawi and KL Kota Baru.
Will tables be turned on Liow at MCA EGM?

Will tables be turned on Liow at MCA EGM?

The EGM seeks to expand voting delegates to 40,000 division representatives.
Oil prices down, when will prices of goods reduce?

Oil prices down, when will prices of goods reduce?

With the drop in crude oil and also with the further reduction of fuel price here in Malaysia, the Malaysian Consumers Association (Maconas) urges the government that ensure business owners to follow the same footsteps to also lower the prices of their goods which they had increased due to the hike in fuel prices.
Eliminate all forms of gambling activities

Eliminate all forms of gambling activities

Cyber-gambling activities and other forms of gambling are becoming more serious if no stern action is taken by the authorities, in particular the Home Ministry.
Khairuddin to lodge MACC report against AG

Khairuddin to lodge MACC report against AG

Malaysians are hoping for justice and banking on MACC, he says.
KL cabbies offer free ride for women about to deliver

KL cabbies offer free ride for women about to deliver

The service is organised by the KL Makkal Communication Taxi Drivers Association.
'AG must charge SRC officials who transferred funds'

'AG must charge SRC officials who transferred funds'

This will salvage PM on funds put into his bank accounts, says veteran editor Kadir Jasin.
Democracy can be worse than dictatorship

Democracy can be worse than dictatorship

Democracy can be worse than dictatorship. This is apparent from the political scene in Malaysia today. In a dictatorship, people can legitimately rise up and overthrow a bad government in power because it does not represent them. In Chinese history, even emperors were overthrown when they lost the mandate of heaven to govern because of corruption and abuse of power. Confucianism provided the moral justification for this.
Stay out of our territory in S'wak, PAS tells DAP

Stay out of our territory in S'wak, PAS tells DAP

PAS deputy chief Tuan Ibrahim says this is to avoid multi-cornered fights at the state polls.

It’s the will of the people, stupid

It’s the will of the people, stupid

Former minister Rafidah Aziz said our “system” is broken due to “human weaknesses as well as greed. The system can only function to the level of the dedication and commitment of those entrusted with the responsibility as custodians of, and functionaries in, that system”.
'No decision yet' on Mukhriz's fate

'No decision yet' on Mukhriz's fate

Assemblypersons tight-lipped over what transpired in a meeting with Regency Council.
Don’t interfere in AG’s job, MP tells Ahmad Zahid

Don’t interfere in AG’s job, MP tells Ahmad Zahid

On Zahid’s call for Swiss AG’s 1MDB probe request be made on ‘official channels’.
Agong: Public should unite to face current challenges

Agong: Public should unite to face current challenges

He says this was most important as the global economic situation was more challenging.
Swiss embassy: No comment, our AG is independent

Swiss embassy: No comment, our AG is independent

Embassy declines to respond to DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's comments on the Swiss AG.
Amanah concerned Tabung Haji falling under Putrajaya's sway

Amanah concerned Tabung Haji falling under Putrajaya's sway

It fears political considerations may outweigh interests of contributors.
Perak footballers get almost RM8m in sponsorship

Perak footballers get almost RM8m in sponsorship

Among the major sponsors are the Perak Water Board and sports firm Al-Ikhsan.
‘Goat Year’ folk will be luckiest in Year of Fire Monkey

‘Goat Year’ folk will be luckiest in Year of Fire Monkey

A feng shui consultant says this is the best time for these people to show their talents.
'M'sia to get Swiss evidence on 1MDB in coming days'

'M'sia to get Swiss evidence on 1MDB in coming days'

Swiss AG’s office declines to comment further, citing Swiss secrecy laws.
Zeti’s imminent exit highlights succession risks

Zeti’s imminent exit highlights succession risks

Questions about succession are framed by uncertainties clouding the economy.
'Changing PM will benefit country, not removing Mukhriz'

'Changing PM will benefit country, not removing Mukhriz'

PAS MP Mahfuz asks whether removal of Mukhriz will solve rising cost of living faced by rakyat.
Doubling levy rate for foreign workers 'most disappointing'

Doubling levy rate for foreign workers 'most disappointing'

UPDATED 1.01PM | Gov't didn't consider its socio-economic consequences, says FMM.
The real DAP dilemma

The real DAP dilemma

COMMENT | This is to truly shed itself of the Chinese chauvinistic image.
Don't use schools as political tools - lesson for Muhyiddin

Don't use schools as political tools - lesson for Muhyiddin

UPDATED 1.24PM | 'Realise now, what we have been saying - set our schools free!' says S'gor speaker.
Did Apandi try to stop Swiss probe of 1MDB?

Did Apandi try to stop Swiss probe of 1MDB?

COMMENT | His decision flies directly in the face of Malaysia’s international responsibility to combat money-laundering.
Harapan needs to prove itself in Sarawak polls

Harapan needs to prove itself in Sarawak polls

YOURSAY | ‘They need ‘win-win’ strategies to inspire new voters during GE14.’
No political will to get to bottom of 1MDB crisis

No political will to get to bottom of 1MDB crisis

MP SPEAKS | Instead there's much 'political ill' displayed in efforts to keep it under wraps.
Is the ‘donation’ free from encumbrances?

Is the ‘donation’ free from encumbrances?

I refer to the topic that has enthralled and divided the nation in 2015 and seem set to be another all-year headline in 2016.
No need to resign over stalled hudud bid, says PAS veep

No need to resign over stalled hudud bid, says PAS veep

UPDATED 4.08PM | Mohd Amar dismisses Husam's call for resignations over failure to push hudud through Parliament.
Cats galore at Kuala Lumpur Tower

Cats galore at Kuala Lumpur Tower

The two-day KL Tower Cat Show competition and Cats Fashion Show began yesterday.
Aishah’s family hoping for her return in Ramadan

Aishah’s family hoping for her return in Ramadan

Her elder sister says Aishah was living in London and doing a lot of charity work.
'Aim for Malaysia to be in top 30 in CPI is a fantasy'

'Aim for Malaysia to be in top 30 in CPI is a fantasy'

It’s a pipe dream, with the country’s graft ranking now so shameful, says Kit Siang.
Impossible to get national life back on track

Impossible to get national life back on track

COMMENT | Clearly, the 1MDB stench will continue to linger...
With Donor-gate, AG has opened Pandora's Box of repercussions

With Donor-gate, AG has opened Pandora's Box of repercussions

YOURSAY | 'So now, all civil servants can accept 'donations' in cash or whatever form.'

Adenan 'has uppper hand' in announcing election date

Adenan 'has uppper hand' in announcing election date

CM’s ‘April 30’ revelation last Friday shows he is confident of winning big, says analyst.
By using Saudi money, Umno committed ‘treason’ in GE13

By using Saudi money, Umno committed ‘treason’ in GE13

YOURSAY | ‘No sovereign country would allow its parties to accept money from another country for election purposes.’

Why I am, and will always be, pro-establishment

Why I am, and will always be, pro-establishment

COMMENT | It's is not necessarily through fawning blind obedience…
Where are the ‘princes of soil’ when country is plundered?

Where are the ‘princes of soil’ when country is plundered?

YOURSAY | ‘The Saudi royal family should issue a statement before their name is dragged through the mud.’

Writers urge MACC to probe steamy novel issue for corruption

Writers urge MACC to probe steamy novel issue for corruption

‘Pantai Kasih’ did not make the initial cut, but was chosen nonetheless, they say.
As the scandal gets worse, M’sians are worst affected

As the scandal gets worse, M’sians are worst affected

COMMENT | Have we become too indifferent towards evil that we allow it to continue?
When a convicted killer serves as character witness for PM

When a convicted killer serves as character witness for PM

YOURSAY | ‘Sirul, weren't you taught that to kill a defenceless woman is also a big sin?’

Apa lagi Najib mahu?

Apa lagi Najib mahu?

Greedy people are never satisfied.
MIC tells members to lodge report against Palanivel

MIC tells members to lodge report against Palanivel

This is for insisting he is still president of MIC, its information chief Mogan says.
Swiss AG's office won't get dragged into Zahid's 'politics'

Swiss AG's office won't get dragged into Zahid's 'politics'

It brushes off Zahid’s claim that it acted improperly in making public statements about 1MDB probe.