Archive - 21 July 2016

55pct of those nabbed for corruption are youths, says MACC

55pct of those nabbed for corruption are youths, says MACC

The anti-graft body says it views the matter seriously because youth are the pillar of the nation.

The rise and fall of UAE tycoon named in billion-dollar US suits

The rise and fall of UAE tycoon named in billion-dollar US suits

Khadem al-Qubaisi rose rapidly from obscurity to helm IPIC and his fall was even faster.

Ku Nan: CBD areas in Kuala Lumpur to be recategorised

Ku Nan: CBD areas in Kuala Lumpur to be recategorised

The FT minister says this will likely be done following the introduction of new parking rates.

Rahman Dahlan: PM not subject to probe in any way

Rahman Dahlan: PM not subject to probe in any way

The minister points out that the investigation didn't implicate Najib.

IGP confirms five M'sian tugboat crew kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf

IGP confirms five M'sian tugboat crew kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf

Khalid says the info was also verified by the Philippine authority.

Islamic State jihad not true jihad, says Jakim

Islamic State jihad not true jihad, says Jakim

It contravenes the true teachings of Islam, it adds.

Swiss seize van Gogh, Monet paintings in 1MDB case

Swiss seize van Gogh, Monet paintings in 1MDB case

The Swiss authorities confiscated the paintings on US request.

Take leave or face 'political action', Harapan tells Najib

Take leave or face 'political action', Harapan tells Najib

The opposition pact gives PM a July 29 deadline to meet its three demands.

‘Umno, act now or be consigned to the dustbin of history’

‘Umno, act now or be consigned to the dustbin of history’

The frantic attempts of both the press secretary of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and 1MDB to placate the mounting anger of the Malaysian citizenry is pathetic and frivolous.

Will PAS turn its back on opposition pact?

Will PAS turn its back on opposition pact?

Based on past records, the Islamist party didn't have much success with forging political alliances with opposition parties.

Hi Leo, any comment? S’wak Report tweets actor

Hi Leo, any comment? S’wak Report tweets actor

Whistleblower website seeks Leonardo DiCaprio’s comments on the DOJ suits

Appeal dismissed, four Immigration officers to serve jail time

Appeal dismissed, four Immigration officers to serve jail time

They had earlier been sentenced to six years’ jail and fined RM239,700 after being found guilty.

IGP: Police interviewed 25 witnesses in PAC's 1MDB probe

IGP: Police interviewed 25 witnesses in PAC's 1MDB probe

Khalid says police will soon send investigators abroad to obtain documents.

Six more confirmed diphteria cases in Negri Sembilan

Six more confirmed diphteria cases in Negri Sembilan

Four of the patients were children of the first diphtheria case, a 41-year-old housewife.

PM: Assume nothing, until DOJ legal process is over

PM: Assume nothing, until DOJ legal process is over

UPDATED 6.54PM | Najib says the suits were civil and not criminal, and those named, including his stepson Riza Aziz, would have their day in court.

Semporna fishermen worry for their safety following kidnappings

Semporna fishermen worry for their safety following kidnappings

This follows two consecutive kidnapping cases off Lahad Datu in one month.

Snap polls deferred but Penang Umno already in 'election mode'

Snap polls deferred but Penang Umno already in 'election mode'

'We will start our operation rooms in every constituency to prepare for GE14,' says its chief.

No evidence 1MDB money misappropriated, says AG

No evidence 1MDB money misappropriated, says AG

UPDATED 7.11PM | Apandi adds that no criminal charges had been preferred against any individuals. 

KL118 Tower project ongoing, says UEM Group

KL118 Tower project ongoing, says UEM Group

‘Now it’s in the finalisation of design stage,’ says its chairperson Ahmad Tajuddin Ali.

Talks under way with kidnappers to free five M'sian tugboat crew

Talks under way with kidnappers to free five M'sian tugboat crew

Nur Jazlan says talks with the abductors are on to free the crew who were taken in waters off Lahad Datu.

Umno info chief wishes 'good luck' to Najib's detractors

Umno info chief wishes 'good luck' to Najib's detractors

UPDATED 5.39PM | 'They can continue to try (and remove Najib) in their own ways,' says Annuar Musa.

Sanjeevan's dad tears up, says son treated 'like an animal'

Sanjeevan's dad tears up, says son treated 'like an animal'

'My son is not an animal, my son is a human being!' says an emotional Ramakrishnan.

DOJ did not name Najib in civil suits, says AG

DOJ did not name Najib in civil suits, says AG

PM not cited as a defendant, says Apandi.

Pua connects the dots, says Najib is ‘Malaysian Official 1’

Pua connects the dots, says Najib is ‘Malaysian Official 1’

UPDATED 5.44 PM | He says there’s no doubt that Najib is the individual referred to as 'Malaysian Official 1'.

Ahmad Said rejects appointment as deputy chair of a T'ganu portfolio

Ahmad Said rejects appointment as deputy chair of a T'ganu portfolio

The former MB says he preferred to do voluntary work now that he has retired.

Is Najib’s skin as thick as red granite?

Is Najib’s skin as thick as red granite?

COMMENT | Is this thick skin a form of mockery, arrogance, self-loathing or...?

Musings over the DOJ’s revelation

Musings over the DOJ’s revelation

In the light of the US Justice Department’s (DOJ) revelation and a suit filed to seize related assets, here are some of my random thoughts:

Don’t listen to Najib’s version alone, hear ours too, Dr M implores rulers

Don’t listen to Najib’s version alone, hear ours too, Dr M implores rulers

UPDATED 5.37PM | 'The only things they hear are from Najib, but he is the one being accused of many acts which are not legal'.

IGP keeps mum on DOJ's 1MDB suit, says police not consulted

IGP keeps mum on DOJ's 1MDB suit, says police not consulted

UPDATED 6.30PM | 'I don't want to comment because it is a civil proceeding,' says Khalid.

Economist: Umno warlords out; GLCs, opposition in

Economist: Umno warlords out; GLCs, opposition in

The finance minister and government-linked firms now control nation’s corporate sector, says Edmund Terence Gomez.

Dr M moots rally against Najib in view of damning claims

Dr M moots rally against Najib in view of damning claims

UPDATED 6.12PM | 'Malaysians are timid. In other countries, millions take to the streets'.

Najib unmoved after US lawsuits linked to 1MDB scandal

Najib unmoved after US lawsuits linked to 1MDB scandal

The premier has stifled critics and media, and is seen weathering the storm.

Ask Guan Eng to go on leave, 'double standards' PKR told

Ask Guan Eng to go on leave, 'double standards' PKR told

Tan Keng Liang argues that while Guan Eng has been charged, Najib was not.

Riza Aziz said US$94m siphoned from 1MDB was a 'gift', DOJ claims

Riza Aziz said US$94m siphoned from 1MDB was a 'gift', DOJ claims

DOJ accuses Najib's stepson of using the funds to purchase three pieces of real estate, in New York City, Beverly Hills and London, UK.

Reshuffle of exco portfolios normal, says Terengganu MB

Reshuffle of exco portfolios normal, says Terengganu MB

‘This is what we call government transformation,’ says Ahmad Razif.

'Bomb' joke gets man arrested at Kuching airport

'Bomb' joke gets man arrested at Kuching airport

This act of the man checking in for flight to Kota Baru causes delays to three departing flights.

Long enemies, Anwar and Mahathir join forces against PM Najib

Long enemies, Anwar and Mahathir join forces against PM Najib

This new coalition could potentially pose the biggest political threat to Najib.

FBI praises MACC's 'tremendous courage' in 1MDB probe

FBI praises MACC's 'tremendous courage' in 1MDB probe

FBI special agent says action sends a message to corrupt foreign officials.

‘Pokemon Go’ a no-go in Indonesian presidential palace

‘Pokemon Go’ a no-go in Indonesian presidential palace

The palace says the ban was imposed for disciplinary more than security reasons.

NST queries motivation behind US Justice Dept's 1MDB-linked lawsuits

NST queries motivation behind US Justice Dept's 1MDB-linked lawsuits

Was it was acting on misinformation fed by bloggers or detractors of the M'sian gov't, asks Umno-linked daily.

Opposition can benefit from allies experienced in BN's ways, says Ambiga

Opposition can benefit from allies experienced in BN's ways, says Ambiga

The Hakam president shares her views on the new party announced by Dr Mahathir.

Hong Kong student leaders convicted of illegal assembly

Hong Kong student leaders convicted of illegal assembly

‘I don’t regret my commitment to the Umbrella Movement,’ says Joshua Wong.

Bersih urges Najib to resign after US 1MDB crackdown

Bersih urges Najib to resign after US 1MDB crackdown

Najib must resign to allow for independent investigations to be held, it says.

No conspiracy against Malaysia, minister says of lawsuits in US

No conspiracy against Malaysia, minister says of lawsuits in US

Let Justice Dept continue its probe based on whatever laws they have, says Salleh Said Keruak.

DOJ: Wolf of Wall Street 'lead actor' gambled with Jho Low, Riza

DOJ: Wolf of Wall Street 'lead actor' gambled with Jho Low, Riza

Though not naming the actor, documents state he won a Golden Globe Award in 2014 for his role in the movie.

CAP: Ban animal-based L-cysteine

CAP: Ban animal-based L-cysteine

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Health Ministry to ban animal based L-cysteine and impose mandatory labeling of this substance in products sold in Malaysia.

Snap polls in Penang now necessary, says Zaid

Snap polls in Penang now necessary, says Zaid

People of Penang should have a say on the latest revelations regarding 1MDB, says former de facto law minister.

'Harapan leader leaked snap polls info to disparage DAP'

'Harapan leader leaked snap polls info to disparage DAP'

Lim Guan Eng says information was leaked to BN-controlled media to sabotage discussions.

LPA amendments an open attack on independence of M’sian Bar

LPA amendments an open attack on independence of M’sian Bar

COMMENT | It sets a dangerous precedent of gov’t interference in independent groups.

We’ve been looking in the wrong place, MH370 search team says

We’ve been looking in the wrong place, MH370 search team says

MH370 | Searchers believe it may have glided down rather than dived in the final moments.

Who is 'Malaysian Official 1'? Enigma takes social media by storm

Who is 'Malaysian Official 1'? Enigma takes social media by storm

Social media users pounce on the clues in the lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice.

Gerakan Youth chief: Remember US lies about Iraq?

Gerakan Youth chief: Remember US lies about Iraq?

Tan Keng Liang tells Malaysians not to believe the allegations blindly.

S'pore authorities seize S$120m belonging to Jho Low and family

S'pore authorities seize S$120m belonging to Jho Low and family

UPDATED 12.54PM | This is revealed in a joint statement by S'pore's AG's Chambers, police and the monetary authority.

Najib must take leave over 1MDB revelations, urges Wan Azizah

Najib must take leave over 1MDB revelations, urges Wan Azizah

This is to relinquish influence over key gov't agencies like police, MACC, not hinder probe she is calling for.

DOJ traces three phases of money-laundering through 1MDB

DOJ traces three phases of money-laundering through 1MDB

They are called the 'Good Star phase', the 'Aabar BVI phase' and the 'Tanore phase', states the lawsuit.

Probe on 'Wolf of Wall Street' may help boost its profits

Probe on 'Wolf of Wall Street' may help boost its profits

The makers of the movie could be laughing all the way to the bank.

Come clean on 1MDB issue now that US DOJ is involved, Najib urged

Come clean on 1MDB issue now that US DOJ is involved, Najib urged

'Neither can the PM pretend that this latest action is not bringing shame and scandal to the country,' says Azmin Ali.

Hadi, stop fantasising about non-Muslim support

Hadi, stop fantasising about non-Muslim support

YOURSAY | ‘Well-informed people can differentiate between a man of God and a dishonest politician.’

A grand coalition to knock BN off its perch

A grand coalition to knock BN off its perch

YOURSAY | ‘Pakatan Harapan cannot take down Umno/BN without the Malay votes.’

Hollywood's Red Granite denies 'knowingly used' stolen funds for film

Hollywood's Red Granite denies 'knowingly used' stolen funds for film

None of the funding received for 'The Wolf of Wall Street' came from stolen money, the filmmaker says.

Malaysian gov’t will cooperate with US lawsuits on 1MDB

Malaysian gov’t will cooperate with US lawsuits on 1MDB

We will fully cooperate with lawful investigation of Malaysian firms or citizens, says PM Najib’s press secretary.

It’s official - the 1MDB money was stolen

It’s official - the 1MDB money was stolen

And it is easy to figure out who the culprits were.

Minister: Don't rush to judgment on 1MDB crackdown in US

Minister: Don't rush to judgment on 1MDB crackdown in US

UPDATED 5.20PM | Salleh says DOJ action prompted by complaints by third party, and those linked to Mahathir.

No escape for Najib’s 1MDB troupe

No escape for Najib’s 1MDB troupe

COMMENT | We have to continue to watch the movie to see what happens in the finale.

‘Mahathir was my business partner’

‘Mahathir was my business partner’

COMMENT | In 1964 we formed a joint-venture company - thus Dr M became my partner.

US delivers a tight slap in the face to M’sian authorities

US delivers a tight slap in the face to M’sian authorities

YOURSAY | ‘We have to ask why they can see wrongdoing on an immense scale when we can't.’

US$731m siphoned from 1MDB to 'Malaysian Official 1' account, says DOJ

US$731m siphoned from 1MDB to 'Malaysian Official 1' account, says DOJ

It says ‘Malaysian Official 1’ is the ultimate beneficiary of the Ambank account.

Siti Hasmah: Dr M didn’t ask my permission to write 'A Doctor in the House'

Siti Hasmah: Dr M didn’t ask my permission to write 'A Doctor in the House'

The former PM’s wife has published her autobiography, titled 'My Name is Hasmah'.

1MDB says it didn't benefit from items listed in US suit

1MDB says it didn't benefit from items listed in US suit

US Department of Justice or other foreign agencies have not contacted it on this, 1MDB adds.

Goldman Sachs under spotlight in Malaysian fund scandal

Goldman Sachs under spotlight in Malaysian fund scandal

The Wall Street bank helped 1MDB raise US$6.5 billion in three bond sales in 2012 and 2013.

US Justice Dept goes after 1MDB-linked assets; snap polls blizzard in Penang

US Justice Dept goes after 1MDB-linked assets; snap polls blizzard in Penang

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Properties, jet, litany of assets listed in US Justice Dept lawsuits

Properties, jet, litany of assets listed in US Justice Dept lawsuits

Read the 136 pages filed by the US Department of Justice to seize 1MDB-linked assets

‘Surely, Najib won’t accuse golf buddy Obama of conspiracy'

‘Surely, Najib won’t accuse golf buddy Obama of conspiracy'

DAP lawmaker Tony Pua takes a sarcastic swipe at the PM following revelations by US authorities.

Poser over 'Malaysian Official 1' in DOJ's civil lawsuits

Poser over 'Malaysian Official 1' in DOJ's civil lawsuits

UPDATED 2.01AM | US attorney general says Najib not named as the lawsuits are strictly on assets forfeiture.

'M'sians defrauded on enormous scale, 1MDB funds used to pay gambling debts'

'M'sians defrauded on enormous scale, 1MDB funds used to pay gambling debts'

UPDATED 12.32AM | US investigators say funds also used to pay for a luxury yacht and a jet costing US$35 million.