Archive - 10 April 2016

'Dr M's gov't jailed Ezam using OSA, too'

'Dr M's gov't jailed Ezam using OSA, too'

Salleh Said Keruak says even a dinner menu card marked as classified cannot be exposed.
Rosmah booed at Malaysian Open prize-giving ceremony

Rosmah booed at Malaysian Open prize-giving ceremony

UPDATED 8.23PM | Booing drowned out by applause for Lee Chong Wei who defeated the world number one.
Umno veterans want Dr M nabbed for sedition

Umno veterans want Dr M nabbed for sedition

This is for saying there is little hope Najib would resign without foreign pressure.
DAP challenges gov’t to host 1MDB forum with Pua, PAC chief

DAP challenges gov’t to host 1MDB forum with Pua, PAC chief

Kit Siang urges the forum to be held next Wednesday in Shah Alam.
Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long at Malaysian Open

Lee Chong Wei defeats world no 1 Chen Long at Malaysian Open

UPDATED 7.30PM | Lee was also using his home ground advantage, to propel him to win.
MIC, Indian NGOs want preacher Zakir Naik stopped

MIC, Indian NGOs want preacher Zakir Naik stopped

Negri Sembilan MIC Youth claims he had previously insulted followers of other religions.
Unfair to label ethnic Uighurs as terrorists, says Zahid

Unfair to label ethnic Uighurs as terrorists, says Zahid

He says there was a small number of them who were refugees in second or third countries.
No information on two Uighur men entering Malaysia so far

No information on two Uighur men entering Malaysia so far

They are suspected of being involved with the bombing incident at a Bangkok temple.
Rayani Air CEO apologises to customers after operations grounded

Rayani Air CEO apologises to customers after operations grounded

Ravi Alagendrran says Rayani Air is saddened by shortcomings, vows to make improvements.
PAC 1MDB report evaded PM’s role as adviser, claims Kit Siang

PAC 1MDB report evaded PM’s role as adviser, claims Kit Siang

The DAP veteran says this was based on Article 17 of the 1MDB M&A.
If Kayveas is a friend of DAP, then the party needs no enemies

If Kayveas is a friend of DAP, then the party needs no enemies

There is no love lost between M Kayveas, president of myPPP and the DAP, let alone the former recommending what the party should do and not do.
Will Lim Guan Eng uphold his much-touted DAP mantra?

Will Lim Guan Eng uphold his much-touted DAP mantra?

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) has been going to town always attacking Barisan Nasional. That is not a problem for us. We are seasoned and have always emerged champions, decade after decade, in the eyes of our precious voters.
PAC report made on 1MDB made on consensus, Hasan says

PAC report made on 1MDB made on consensus, Hasan says

UPDATED 11.32PM | He says Tony Pua, who claims only 80-pct satisfied, also signed off on it.
Zahid hits out at Dr M for U-turn on foreign interference

Zahid hits out at Dr M for U-turn on foreign interference

The DPM reminds Mahathir he used to accuse people of being 'foreign stooges'.
MACC panel wants Guan Eng-Rahman Dahlan debate called off

MACC panel wants Guan Eng-Rahman Dahlan debate called off

Abu Zahar Ujang says if the debate continues, it will jeopardise the MACC’s probe.
‘Entry ban to Sarawak stems from fear of losing power’

‘Entry ban to Sarawak stems from fear of losing power’

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang says he was subjected to the same treatment in 1974.
DCA to issue temporary suspension notice to Rayani Air tomorrow

DCA to issue temporary suspension notice to Rayani Air tomorrow

Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai says this is due to the airline having suspended its operations over a pilot strike.
Shahrol not only one to blame for 1MDB failures, says NGO

Shahrol not only one to blame for 1MDB failures, says NGO

Proham says 1MDB board, advisors and ministry have failed, and says charges against the 1MDB CEO alone isn't enough.
Ex-Johor Perhilitan director acquitted of rhino horn theft charge

Ex-Johor Perhilitan director acquitted of rhino horn theft charge

This comes after the prosecution withdrew charges against the accused.
Kamalanathan: Bandar Tasek Mutiara bullying case resolved

Kamalanathan: Bandar Tasek Mutiara bullying case resolved

The deputy minister says an amicable and long-term solution was being sought.
Penang exco member Malik banned from entering Sarawak

Penang exco member Malik banned from entering Sarawak

This follows a similar move against the DAP’s Teo Nie Ching and Ooi Leng Hang.
86 dead as fireworks trigger blaze, explosions in Indian temple

86 dead as fireworks trigger blaze, explosions in Indian temple

The fireworks display was being held to mark Vishu, the Kerala New Year.
Nazir ‘emotional’ over PAC 1MDB report, repeats ‘never again’

Nazir ‘emotional’ over PAC 1MDB report, repeats ‘never again’

He had previously said that lessons must be learnt and action taken on those responsible.
MCA slams Dr M’s urging for ‘foreign intervention’ as treasonous

MCA slams Dr M’s urging for ‘foreign intervention’ as treasonous

UPDATED 1.14PM | Ti Lian Ker says Mahathir has gone ‘berserk’ in his attempt to oust Najib.
1MDB board outrage as US$700m goes to Good Star

1MDB board outrage as US$700m goes to Good Star

In the last of three parts, a ‘flabbergasted’ board member resigns, but money keeps flowing to PetroSaudi.
For Thasleem, life has indeed come full circle

For Thasleem, life has indeed come full circle

MALAYSIANS KINI | He gave back to the only race he knew - the human race.

Can Proton’s failing fortunes be reversed?

Can Proton’s failing fortunes be reversed?

YOURSAY | ‘Odds against it making massive changes essential to avoid breakdown.’
Shahrizat: Folk must realise Najib a victim of political ploy

Shahrizat: Folk must realise Najib a victim of political ploy

The Wanita BN head says the final report of the PAC is most crucial.
Cloud seeding operation planned for Perlis next week

Cloud seeding operation planned for Perlis next week

Shahidan says the operation was scheduled for any time between April 12 and 15.
Misconceptions hampering fight against Aids

Misconceptions hampering fight against Aids

COMMENT | Comments like Jamil Khir's linking LGBT to Aids must stop if government is to battle the disease.
PM, not so fast, you’re not out of the woods yet

PM, not so fast, you’re not out of the woods yet

YOURSAY | ‘How were your US$15 million credit card expenses funded?’
Kini Roundup: More behind PAC report, S'wak boots 'undesirables'

Kini Roundup: More behind PAC report, S'wak boots 'undesirables'

RECAP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
School bullying has to stop

School bullying has to stop

COMMENT | As parents, we cannot allow such teachers to continue teaching our children.
Move on? You’ve got to be joking, Mr PM

Move on? You’ve got to be joking, Mr PM

MP SPEAKS | Najib must stop attempting to sweep the entire 1MDB scandal under the carpet.
Now federal, state gov'ts can sue individuals for defamation

Now federal, state gov'ts can sue individuals for defamation

The landmark ruling against Bandar Kuching MP opens precedent for critics to be sued.
On 1MDB, is Najib innocent, gullible or incompetent?

On 1MDB, is Najib innocent, gullible or incompetent?

COMMENT | He may not have the common sense on how to look after the interests of the common man.
Najib’s rotten fig leaf

Najib’s rotten fig leaf

In the end, all Malaysians are left with is a show.
Finance Ministry unaware of Najib's letter terminating KPMG

Finance Ministry unaware of Najib's letter terminating KPMG

PAC | The PAC received confirmation from KPMG on June 17, 2015 that it had been sacked.