Archive - 7 March 2016

Aims to collect 100,000k, says organiser.

The American Bar Association says Sedition Acts has no legitimate purpose.

Maria says it is not about Dr M, opposition or civil society, but the way forward.

UPDATED 8.08PM | Mahathir says proposal is also un-Islamic as the Quran enjoins Muslims to judge with justice.

UPDATED 8.06PM | In fact, says ex-PM, it is a secret from the government.

MH370 | It cut a third of its staff, grounded its Boeing 777-200s and scrapped long-haul routes.

Bintulu MP ordered to pay costs to journalist Joseph Sipalan and Ong Tee Keat.

The INS Viraat was deployed off Goa when a fire started in one of its boiler rooms.

UPDATED 7.46PM | Hasan says auditor-general has the power to classify the documents to ensure credibility and secrecy. 

Praising Anwar, ex-minister wants to go to Sg Buloh prison to shake his hand.

UPDATED 7.15PM | PKR veep says statements were taken under Sections 500 and 203 of Penal Code.

She refuses to answer whether she uploaded the image or not.

It says many are not getting replacement units or offer to purchase low-cost units at discounted price.

UPDATED 7.30PM | Amanah chief and PKR president also disagree with the royal address.

UPDATED 6PM | In a statement, Zouk Singapore denies it interrupted the performance midway.

The awareness level of littering among Malaysians is still low. Littering reflects the civilisation of that society. Obviously people who throw garbage in public areas do not belong to a first class society.

UPDATED 7PM | MH370 | It appears to be a case with largest number of plaintiffs in M'sia, possibly the world.

It's another attempt to crack down on freedom of expression and information, it says.

UPDATED 7.35PM | Pakatan Harapan denies that it needs Dr M to lead the opposition movement.

He refers to the appointment of Seremban MP as director of the Penang Hill Corporation board.

UPDATED 7.25PM | Topping the list of demands, says Wan Azizah, is to seek Anwar Ibrahim’s freedom.

We all know what telling a lie means. We also know how we react when caught. There is often an attempt to deny and then, when cornered, there is often rationalisation, blame and even in some cases justification. Then there are all shades of black and white lies. From a young age we are taught and told not to tell a lie. Yet life is not a straight road and there are moments when we do tell lies. The consequences only arise when we are caught.

Gender inequality has impact on female reps in politics, says Penang exco.

Table 1 shows the electricity demand growth in peninsular Malaysia from financial year 2011 to 2015. It is evident that the growth has been declining after financial year 2012. Declining electricity demand growth will also mean that there will be no need to fast-track any projects at the moment.

Umno supreme council member says Mahathir has now joined forces with the opposition to oust Najib.

Understand the facts of the constitutional crisis first, says Gerakan Youth.

UPDATED 7.09PM | They attended with party's approval to collect information, says information chief.

UPDATED 5.24PM | 'I wasn't there, I was in the dark,' says Umno veteran.

‘My relations with the Chinese community here are very good and of course they are envious.’

Motion will be tabled at its next supreme council meeting by Puad Zarkashi.

Five gunshots were heard in the area, according to nearby businesses.

PMSP also lodges police report against Save M'sia group over bid to oust PM.

The country is in turmoil. There are too many demeaning incidents that do not inspire confidence in the present leadership, particularly that of Najib Abdul Razak. Foreign governments are allegedly not too comfortable to deal with the present prime minister, because his explanations about the money found in his personal bank account varied from one to another situation, which is nothing but a clear case of vacillating.

Umno Youth grassroots leader says he is unwell, while Amanah Youth will lodge a report tomorrow.

COMMENT | Whether inked or otherwise, the people’s aspirations are clearly spelt out.

UPDATED 2.20PM | Photographs of Muhyiddin with opposition MPs in Parliament are republished on a pro-BN FB page.

UPDATED 2.12PM | Justice Idrus was formerly a solicitor-general in the AG’s Chambers when Sosma was drafted.

COMMENT | The downfall of tyrants and dictators cannot be achieved by declarations alone.

UPDATED 4.58PM | PARLIAMENT | His Majesty wants continuation of current gov't, tells MPs not to foster enmity.

Called "#RespectMyPM”, there are posters which exhort supporters to stand in solidarity with Najib.

BOOK PROMOTION | Lack of planning, preparation, practice in MH370 crisis management results in book.

MH370 | Piece was found by Johnny Begue while he was out jogging by the sea shore, says report.

COMMENT | The minister’s plans are saved by a plausible harm reduction agenda.

Adolf Hitler, who is undoubtedly the world’s most hated dictator, was responsible for mass destruction as he spread his ideology of Nazism. It has been more than fifty years since Hitler shot himself, but till today the Germans are ashamed of Hitler’s antics. His book and flags are banned in Germany. It is not about politics. It is about his inhumane ideology.

COMMENT | No need to ban course - it’s not about promoting ideology but understanding it.

Based on grassroots sentiment, action should be taken against them, adds the minister.

MH370 | Second anniversary but still no clear answers to serious allegations, says Steven Sim.

She died of congestive heart failure at her Los Angeles home.

COMMENT | It all revolves around the question of morality and strategy.

COMMENT | No fire in 'Save Malaysia' campaign but one day, people's anger will boil over.

Tomlinson was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2012.

YOURSAY | 'Even if Najib is ousted, will reforms really occur?'

The Malays need a mental renaissance.

YOURSAY | ‘How many Sarawakians really know of the PM's scandals, or even BN’s misdeeds?’

While BN under Adenan Satem looks a sure winner, it needs to be kept on its toes.

YOURSAY | ‘We know what Abdul Rahman is trying to do - to demonise Kit Siang.’

YOURSAY | ‘To cover up one lie, one would need to tell thousands more.’