Archive - 5 March 2016

Mukhriz: Declaration only to replace Najib with another PM from BN

Mukhriz: Declaration only to replace Najib with another PM from BN

'Will BN collapse if Najib steps down? BN still controls majority of seats in Dewan Rakyat.'
PM summons BN parliamentarians to his official residence

PM summons BN parliamentarians to his official residence

It is to prep for parliament on Monday but also comes a day after Dr M, opposition, and NGOs called for PM's ouste.

Food poisoning in Batu Gajah due to 'wind-borne weedkiller'

Food poisoning in Batu Gajah due to 'wind-borne weedkiller'

Health minister says it's the first case of contamination blown by the wind when sprayed near foodstalls.
Anti-Najib alliance doomed to fail, says Makkal Sakti

Anti-Najib alliance doomed to fail, says Makkal Sakti

It says Umno faction which failed in ousting PM lost credibility when it worked with opposition.
Harapan MPs defend working with Dr M: We're not opportunists

Harapan MPs defend working with Dr M: We're not opportunists

They say all quarters face risks in coming together, which they are willing to take to bring about change.

‘Citizens’ Declaration represents 58 people, not 30m M’sians’

‘Citizens’ Declaration represents 58 people, not 30m M’sians’

Salleh Said Keruak says it is not really a blueprint for reform, just a list of aspirations and desires.
Gov't abolishes posts, reins in overtime as part of austerity move

Gov't abolishes posts, reins in overtime as part of austerity move

Cost-cutting measures are listed in a circular released by the treasury, effective March 1.
Johor BN throws its weight behind Najib

Johor BN throws its weight behind Najib

Chairperson Khaled Nordin says state BN and Umno reject Dr M’s Citizens' Declaration.
Rais Yatim: I don't want to embarrass Mahathir

Rais Yatim: I don't want to embarrass Mahathir

'When I was a minister under him, many things happened but we did not slam him.'
Give us your full support, Liow urges Chinese community

Give us your full support, Liow urges Chinese community

Only with strong support from the Chinese can the party perform more effectively, says MCA chief.
'OSA or not, PAC documents are public once tabled in Parliament'

'OSA or not, PAC documents are public once tabled in Parliament'

Former committee member Reezal Merican says he doesn't understand why 1MDB audit report was made 'secret'.

Najib: Saudi Arabia not alone in facing any threat

Najib: Saudi Arabia not alone in facing any threat

Security of the kingdom very important to Malaysia, says PM.
Hadi brushes off signing of Citizens' Declaration

Hadi brushes off signing of Citizens' Declaration

There are those who signed but they aren't any organisation or groups, he says.
Gov't bid to keep secret 1MDB report must be challenged

Gov't bid to keep secret 1MDB report must be challenged

MP SPEAKS 'The PAC should censure the executive for the move'
Deliver your talks courteously, Jakim tells preachers

Deliver your talks courteously, Jakim tells preachers

There are some preachers who used harsh words to insult several groups, says Jakim chief.
Umno may call emergency meeting over anti-Najib declaration

Umno may call emergency meeting over anti-Najib declaration

Meeting may decide fate of Muhyiddin and Shafie for signing the declaration.
Asri: Don't let powers-that-be use religion as opiate for the masses

Asri: Don't let powers-that-be use religion as opiate for the masses

Perlis mufti says in Muslim world today, clerics often share the same stage as leaders.
47 M'sians involved in IS activities in Syria, Iraq

47 M'sians involved in IS activities in Syria, Iraq

They include nine women and eight children, says Bukit Aman.
Needed - 10,000 dairy cows to boost milk output

Needed - 10,000 dairy cows to boost milk output

RM200m set aside for programme to increase dairy cow population.
Watson Nyambek upset over bankruptcy report

Watson Nyambek upset over bankruptcy report

‘We have struggled financially for years but we are not trying to beg for sympathy.’
DAP Youth scoffs at 'wait for polls' urging, reminds Zahid of Perak coup

DAP Youth scoffs at 'wait for polls' urging, reminds Zahid of Perak coup

Its chief reminded DPM that Najib engineered defection of three Pakatan reps, making way for BN to rule Perak in 2009.

Food buyers at Batu Gajah stall told to undergo health check

Food buyers at Batu Gajah stall told to undergo health check

It is understood that the food could be tainted by a chemical poison known as 'organophosphate'.
Why the sudden fuss about too many doctors?

Why the sudden fuss about too many doctors?

Why is there so much fuss about too many doctors all of a sudden? It is mind boggling to learn that just a few years back, there was a shortage of doctors in view of our Vision 2020 in achieving a 1:400 doctor-patient ratio.
Agong to open Parliament sitting on Monday

Agong to open Parliament sitting on Monday

Several Bills including NSC Bill will be presented.
I didn't sign declaration, says Zaman Khan

I didn't sign declaration, says Zaman Khan

Ex-Prisons Department director expresses shock his name was mentioned as one of the signatories.
‘Mahathir has betrayed Umno, the Malays and himself’

‘Mahathir has betrayed Umno, the Malays and himself’

Umno supreme council member Abdul Aziz Kaprawi says Dr M's alliance with opposition is 'a black day' for Umno.
PSM hits out at Harapan, civil society over hasty alliance with Dr M

PSM hits out at Harapan, civil society over hasty alliance with Dr M

The declaration is merely affirming Umno-BN rule, says the socialist party.
Dr M's action only sows hatred towards leaders, says Zambry

Dr M's action only sows hatred towards leaders, says Zambry

Such a move is not in the nation's interests, says MB.
Zahid: Muhyiddin will be treated professionally by ROS

Zahid: Muhyiddin will be treated professionally by ROS

He says the ROS will do its best in coming up with fair decisions when complaints are lodged with it.
More than 40 injured in Bangkok boat explosion

More than 40 injured in Bangkok boat explosion

The injured, including two in serious condition, were dispatched to five nearby hospitals.
Security threat to Sabah now spreads to its west coast

Security threat to Sabah now spreads to its west coast

UPDATED 2.35PM | Commanders from a sultanate appointed in every constituency, says DPM.
NGO slams classification of 1MDB report under OSA

NGO slams classification of 1MDB report under OSA

The auditor-general's decision on the 1MDB report is an obstruction to justice, the C4 executive director says.
'Muhyiddin, repent and come back to Umno fold'

'Muhyiddin, repent and come back to Umno fold'

Don't conspire with opposition to topple gov't, says Umno Youth FT.
Moderate earthquake hits south-west Sumatra

Moderate earthquake hits south-west Sumatra

Met Malaysia says the quake did not pose any tsunami threat
Ex-top cop dissects Saudi donor claim in police report against AG

Ex-top cop dissects Saudi donor claim in police report against AG

Ex-KL CID chief Mat Zain lodges a police report against Apandi.
Scepticism over Mahathir's role in Citizens' Declaration

Scepticism over Mahathir's role in Citizens' Declaration

However, panellists at a forum urge for doubts to be set aside, for now.
Wisma Putra, surely you can do better than this

Wisma Putra, surely you can do better than this

YOURSAY | ‘US State Department would certainly be having a good laugh at our expense.’
Worse to come when Sedition Act amendments come into force

Worse to come when Sedition Act amendments come into force

‘A DPP can go to court and get news portals and websites taken down.’
DAP's Ubah mascot returns as warrior for S'wak polls

DAP's Ubah mascot returns as warrior for S'wak polls

First introduced five years ago, it has now grown into an adolescent rhinoceros hornbill.
Will anti-Najib pact survive beyond the honeymoon?

Will anti-Najib pact survive beyond the honeymoon?

ANALYSIS | The group is off to a shaky start as new allies try to forge trust among old foes.
Anwar’s clarion call at our nation’s critical hour

Anwar’s clarion call at our nation’s critical hour

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir should set aside his vendetta and give Anwar unconditional support.’
The wind beneath Mahathir's wings

The wind beneath Mahathir's wings

COMMENT | The spotlight never falls on her despite her presence at key events involving Dr M.
Cautious optimism over meeting of strange bedfellows

Cautious optimism over meeting of strange bedfellows

YOURSAY | ‘Azmin next to Dr M, Liong Sik next to Kit Siang - these are amazing times.’
Why should Saudi royals be hopping mad with Najib?

Why should Saudi royals be hopping mad with Najib?

YOURSAY | Here are the reasons why the Saudi royals have no cause to be fuming mad.
Beware of Umno/BN mutants

Beware of Umno/BN mutants

The only way is swift surgical removal.
PBS’ own struggle more important, says Pairin

PBS’ own struggle more important, says Pairin

He says this in reference to former PM Dr Mahathir’s exit from Umno.