Archive - 24 July 2016

Amanah: Is Azmin playing dangerous palace politics?

Amanah: Is Azmin playing dangerous palace politics?

UPDATED 10.02PM | MB must explain if there's palace expectation of Malay majority in gov't, Saari says.

PAS: Putrajaya must seek intervenor status in DOJ lawsuits

PAS: Putrajaya must seek intervenor status in DOJ lawsuits

Its sec-gen says gov't must do so if it is certain there has been no wrongdoing on 1MDB's part.

Don't be alarmed by presence of armed cops in public places

Don't be alarmed by presence of armed cops in public places

Johor police says it's to prevent crime and ensure the safety of the people.

The US should not play politics with its TIP report

The US should not play politics with its TIP report

This is disturbing on all fronts. The US upgraded Malaysia from the bottom most Tier 3 to Tier 2 Watchlist in its annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report allegedly to facilitate a trade deal.

UN convention requires MACC to work with FBI

UN convention requires MACC to work with FBI

Malaysia is a signatory of the UN Convention Against Corruption, says Abu Kassim

Join rakyat in bringing 1MDB culprits to book, BN leaders told

Join rakyat in bringing 1MDB culprits to book, BN leaders told

They should be inspired by Gerakan Youth deputy chief who admits 'Malaysian Official 1' is Najib, says a DAP rep.

Koh Tsu Koon's wife dies

Koh Tsu Koon's wife dies

The former CM's wife has a relapse of cancer and passes away in Penang this morning.

Former Appeals Court judge Mokhtar Sidin passes away

Former Appeals Court judge Mokhtar Sidin passes away

The judge is well known for the Mona Fandey case, and also sat on Razak Baginda's bail appeal, among others.

Rally in stadium for public safety, Gerakan Youth chief urges Bersih 5

Rally in stadium for public safety, Gerakan Youth chief urges Bersih 5

Tan Keng Liang cites 'chaos' in the Bersih rally of 2012 as a case to keep the rally indoors.

Hadi echoes Shahrizat, warns against foreigners meddling in 1MDB

Hadi echoes Shahrizat, warns against foreigners meddling in 1MDB

PAS chief says 1MDB should be probed by M'sians, rather than outsiders.

M'sians not stupid as cows, Dr M's lawyer tells Shahrizat

M'sians not stupid as cows, Dr M's lawyer tells Shahrizat

US suit linked to 1MDB nothing to do with meddling in M'sia's affairs, chides lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla.

Four drowned, 33 rescued, in boat incident in Kota Tinggi

Four drowned, 33 rescued, in boat incident in Kota Tinggi

The boat sank in Pantai Batu Layar, Kota Tinggi, last night.

'Embarrassing for Shabery to claim US DOJ's suits a normal matter'

'Embarrassing for Shabery to claim US DOJ's suits a normal matter'

PKR says the minister displays utter lack of concern for M'sian taxpayers' money.

Umno’s doublespeak when it comes to the royalty

Umno’s doublespeak when it comes to the royalty

YOURSAY | ‘Noh made the flimsiest illogical connection and blows it up out of all proportion.’

What is kleptocracy?

What is kleptocracy?

COMMENT | Are you ready for the consequences of these actions?

After DOJ expose, GE14 likely to be pushed back

After DOJ expose, GE14 likely to be pushed back

COMMENT | With the gift of a few extra months, the opposition must sort out its imperatives.

Unseen women in Kota Raya migrant community

Unseen women in Kota Raya migrant community

'Female migrant workers who come to M'sia are mainly involved in sales, service industry, or the sex industry.'

Current trend of global terrorist attacks

Current trend of global terrorist attacks

Yesterday in Kabul, two suicide bombers killed 61 people and more than 207 people were injured. Recently in Nice, a terrorist used truck to kill more than 20 people. A few days ago, in Wurzburg, Germany a young refugee who is of unknown origin (Afghan/Pakistani) had attacked train passengers with knife and axe, where five people were injured.

'DOJ suits may be civil, but still based on criminal conduct'

'DOJ suits may be civil, but still based on criminal conduct'

Ambiga Sreenevasan points out the US forfeiture claims use words like fraud, conspiracy, all criminal terms.

What will it take for Najib to resign?

What will it take for Najib to resign?

COMMENT | The longer he stays, the momentum in urging his resignation will gather strength.

1MDB is damning indictment of BN's stewardship of nation’s coffers

1MDB is damning indictment of BN's stewardship of nation’s coffers

YOURSAY | 'The culprits for such colossal theft of public funds and callous betrayal of public trust must answer.'

Guan Eng-Apandi tiff; 'Najib misled on 1MDB'; DOJ suit 'normal', says minister

Guan Eng-Apandi tiff; 'Najib misled on 1MDB'; DOJ suit 'normal', says minister

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

US AG says ‘stolen money’, but our AG is hard of hearing

US AG says ‘stolen money’, but our AG is hard of hearing

YOURSAY | ‘AG Apandi, there is such a thing called dereliction of duty.’

Ambiga: Entire cabinet must resign over 1MDB, not just Najib

Ambiga: Entire cabinet must resign over 1MDB, not just Najib

She says all ministers are now guilty of the 'sin of omission' after the DOJ launched its forfeiture suits.

1MDB and the US gov’t - what comes next?

1MDB and the US gov’t - what comes next?

There will be criminal indictments coming.

M'sian Official 1 mentioned 36 times in US court papers

M'sian Official 1 mentioned 36 times in US court papers

We compile paragraphs from the US civil suit to seize US$1bil embezzled funds that cite the mystery figure.