Archive - 4 March 2016

The PM’s official visit includes a stop at a massive real estate development in Gelang Patah.

Weak tremors can also be a marker for a bigger earthquake, says Prof Felix Tongkul.

UPDATED 11.48PM | He says who leads the gov't is not decided at a press conference or through a signature drive.

It says they are like 'pus and sore' of the party, for alliance with opposition and NGOs in anti-Najib pact.

MP SPEAKS | Chin Tong outlines three outcomes after Citizens' Declaration.

It claims a caption for Najib-Rosmah photo during umrah mocked the couple and Islam.

ADUN SPEAKS | Sarawak CM should keep Najib at arm's length.

Questions posed to him after the signing of the citizens' declaration.

Disappointed in Dr M, MIC also pledges support for Najib.

If Mahathir wants to change gov't, he must wait for next general election, says a spokesperson.

I am pleased to be a signatory of the declaration that was presented today. This is done in my personal capacity as an activist and concerned citizen of Malaysia because the invitation was on the basis of individuals.

Penang Umno head urges all Umno members to defend Najib.

By collaborating with enemies, Mahathir is now an Umno foe as well, Rahman Dahlan says.

PAS' aim is for the prime minister to step down, he says.

'We are concerned about removing Najib,' says Mahathir, brushing aside a question on Anwar.

Human rights activists explain in their own words this 'awkward' situation.

Who would have thought Mahathir would one day kneel to Anwar for political expediency, says the pro-Najib portal.

UPDATED 6.38PM | The different ideas of reform between them will doom the newly-formed alliance, says Salleh.

This, however, would be a wrong assertion, says Ideas' executive director.

The declaration contains 37 points and four key demands.

That's why she did not attend press conference, says PKR sec-gen.

Wild Asia confirms no such cases were found in Jempol as alleged in a news report.

The latest are the next-of-kin of two Ukrainian passengers.

So far, no sign of the bailiff, representatives of the landowner or bulldozers.

A Filipino accused in the Lahad Datu intrusion case says he was promised a job and a Malaysian IC.

Don't contribute to extinction of wildlife in the country, says minister.

'They are dissatisfied with the political drama in the state which led to my dismissal,' former Kedah MB says.

They allegedly committed the offences at Nibong Tebal on Jan 13, 2015.

Arul says charge was 'political in nature and would need a political solution'.

COMMENT | The reality of national turmoil affecting us cannot be ignored.

LIVE | Former PM describes this as the "people's declaration", which brings together citizens of this country.

If Muhyiddin, Shafie and Mukhriz not sacked, 1987 incident may repeat, warns MYKMU.

They are collecting fees for housing units, says councillor Jagdeep Singh Deo.

The country’s exports had expanded at a slower pace in the last two months.

The finals for both will be held simultaneously in Kunshan, China from May 15-22.

It says by Feb 26, it owned, controlled or had agreed to acquire 95.6pct of Tiger Airways.

Najib must step down to prevent such a scenario, says ex-MB.

UPDATED 1.05PM | Court of Appeal upholds Mohd Yahya Mat's conviction for cheating.

Former minister Zainudin says this is what Mahathir saw in Anwar and Najib.

COMMENT | I would just like to remind everyone that politicians always make for desperate allies.

Bugs are political expediency, holier-than-thou affectations and supremacist religion.

It says PKR Youth is playing a childish political game.

This photo (taken today, March 4, 2016) shows a row of foreign citizens sleeping at a shop frontage along Malaysia’s famous Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur (Chinatown).

MetMalaysia cautions the quake, with epicentre 35km away, may cause tremors in the town.

A lot of people are commenting lately on the way the Pakatan Rakyat coalition broke apart and alleged dissent within the new Pakatan Harapan coalition. I think the root cause of some disillusionment towards dissent within coalitions is that we are too addicted to the BN.

The country is regressing at alarming speed under the prime minister, the global weekly says.

PAC deputy chairperson says auditor-general did not mention the reason for OSA classification.

YOURSAY | ‘All parties must come together in order to effect the first step for systemic reform.’

UPDATED 3.05PM | His former counsel Michelle Yesudas says no reason was given for this.

It’s one of the most asinine statements ever issued in the name of the gov’t, he thunders.

It's standard practice for visiting VIPs, Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng tells the Umno minister.

It sets four demands for it to back Harapan’s stand to work with Mahathir on the move.

YOURSAY | ‘It’s easy to differentiate between truths, half-truths, innuendos and lies.’

COMMENT | It is the people who will eventually help to turn the country around.

Pahang gov’t considering this alternative for Felda settlers, after mining activities cease.

YOURSAY | ‘I think this ceaseless prodding by WSJ is for Najib to sue them.’

Not a single environment assessment was done before licences were issued, says Fuziah Salleh.

YOURSAY | ‘WSJ did not say 1MDB paid directly to Najib's personal account.’

The ignorance of mankind to the power of unity and unity in diversity is the real cause for all the maladies in the world at the present time. Children from kindergarten level must be taught the power generated and radiated in unity in diversity. The lack of political will, by the government, to introduce curriculum on unity is the main reason. It has been said that “so powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth”.

Despite claims, the ousted deputy never spoke much at party meetings, says Annuar Musa.

Can aid still yield political returns?

YOURSAY | 'He is now facing the consequences of his own doing.'

Amnesia truly plays out in perplexing ways.

‘The media must have been kept under control from ages ago and not be given full freedom.’

Gov't has allocated RM50 million to build bunds and retaining walls to tackle the matter.

He had a heart-to-heart talk with FAM sec-gen in Kuala Lumpur today.