Archive - 14 August 2016

Minister urges stern action on those leaking info to foreigners

Minister urges stern action on those leaking info to foreigners

UPDATED 9.25PM | Mahdzir Khalid says it could lead to foreign intervention.

Penang Forum's letter to seek Unesco help, not de-listing

Penang Forum's letter to seek Unesco help, not de-listing

The LRT project bordering heritage zone could endanger Unesco listing.

Najib resilient to Dr M's attacks, says South China Morning Post editor

Najib resilient to Dr M's attacks, says South China Morning Post editor

Zuraidah Ibrahim likens Najib to big banks that are 'too big to fail'.

Parties like Bersatu good for BN, says Nazri

Parties like Bersatu good for BN, says Nazri

He says Bersatu will only split the opposition vote, so the more, the merrier.

Forty percent of Red Shirts will be Chinese, Jamal vows

Forty percent of Red Shirts will be Chinese, Jamal vows

He said preparations had been made to ensure a multiracial anti-Bersih demonstration.

Army veteran lodges report over pensions for Pandelela-Cheong

Army veteran lodges report over pensions for Pandelela-Cheong

Security forces, police do more than dive from a plank, he says.

Raja Nong Chik: I got more business in Dr M's time

Raja Nong Chik: I got more business in Dr M's time

But the Lembah Pantai Umno chief says he'll remain loyal to Najib.

The 1MDB atomic bomb hit everyone, Kit Siang tells Umno leader

The 1MDB atomic bomb hit everyone, Kit Siang tells Umno leader

MP SPEAKS | Umno is not the only one affected by the fallout, says Kit Siang.

'Father of demonstrations' Zahid says protests solve nothing

'Father of demonstrations' Zahid says protests solve nothing

He says he is unfazed by Bersih as he had led protests in the 1970s.

World leaders too, saddened by Dr M's antics, claims Anifah

World leaders too, saddened by Dr M's antics, claims Anifah

They feel he is acting in a manner detrimental to this country, claims the foreign minister.

Those who sent letter to Unesco must take responsibility

Those who sent letter to Unesco must take responsibility

Dr Lim Mah Hui and his colleagues from the Penang Forum who sent the letter to the Unesco World Heritage Centre in Paris, France without first going through the local and regional heritage conservation authorities must understand one thing. Dialogue is always open to all NGOs as well as the public for feedback to the government of the day on matters of the state.

'Those loyal to Umno kiss my hand, those against Umno, spurn it'

'Those loyal to Umno kiss my hand, those against Umno, spurn it'

UPDATED 4.40PM | Najib tells a tale of handshakes to illustrate loyalty and animosity to him and party.

Najib: How can Bersatu fight for Malays with anti-Malay DAP?

Najib: How can Bersatu fight for Malays with anti-Malay DAP?

UPDATED 4.59pm | This partnership would clearly not benefit the Malays, says the Umno president.

Anifah says no foreign intervention despite Umno leaders raising alarm

Anifah says no foreign intervention despite Umno leaders raising alarm

The foreign minister was responding to Utusan’s question about ‘foreign threats’ to Malaysia.

Jambi assembly speaker detained after testing positive for drugs

Jambi assembly speaker detained after testing positive for drugs

Following the raid, police found a packet believed to contain syabu drugs.

Protest against Marcos burial at Philippines’ heroes’ cemetery

Protest against Marcos burial at Philippines’ heroes’ cemetery

The protesters include human rights activists, former legislators, students and victims of abuse.

Letter to Unesco is to protect world heritage site, not to delist it

Letter to Unesco is to protect world heritage site, not to delist it

Newspaper headlines reported that Dr Ang Ming Chee of George Town World Heritage Inc (GTWHI) suggested that Penang is at risk of losing its Unesco World Heritage Site status because of a letter submitted by Penang Forum to Unesco over the Penang transport masterplan requesting an advisory mission and impact assessment of the proposed transport plan.

Bersih: Censure Idris for 'abetting EC on gerrymandering'

Bersih: Censure Idris for 'abetting EC on gerrymandering'

The electoral reform group urges the Malacca state assembly to condemn its CM.

Kadir: Two US suits over 1MDB but still no suit from Najib against WSJ

Kadir: Two US suits over 1MDB but still no suit from Najib against WSJ

The veteran newsman is responding to the latest suit brought by Matthias and Husam.

1MDB hit us like an atomic bomb, laments Shah Alam Umno chief

1MDB hit us like an atomic bomb, laments Shah Alam Umno chief

Zahari Shaari appeals to the Umno leadership to resolve the matter.

PKR MP wants EC to answer on Idris' 'redelineation to help BN win'

PKR MP wants EC to answer on Idris' 'redelineation to help BN win'

UPDATED 4.30PM | EC must state its stand on this, says the Bukit Katil MP, Shamsul Iskandar.

'Don't claim foreign intervention when you spend stolen money in the US'

'Don't claim foreign intervention when you spend stolen money in the US'

Dr M says DOJ's efforts to seize assets acquired using stolen 1MDB funds, are due to US laws being broken.

MACC out to freeze, seize, and forfeit ill-gotten wealth

MACC out to freeze, seize, and forfeit ill-gotten wealth

It says these measures will be enforced more aggressively to combat corruption.

Surrender or we'll come for you, warns new MACC chief

Surrender or we'll come for you, warns new MACC chief

Dzulkifli Ahmad says those feeling the heat can turn themselves in for possible lighter punishment.

Pressure for gold intensifies for M'sia in final lap of Olympics

Pressure for gold intensifies for M'sia in final lap of Olympics

Neighbours Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam have already seen gold.

V Shem-Wee Kiong upset China’s fourth seeded pair at Olympics

V Shem-Wee Kiong upset China’s fourth seeded pair at Olympics

M’sian badminton aces through to q-finals after defeating Fu Haifeng and Zhang Nan.

‘Beat me on the track,’ Supermoto champ Husna tells haters

‘Beat me on the track,’ Supermoto champ Husna tells haters

MALAYSIANS KINI | Under the nerdy glasses and tudung, Siti Fatimah Husna is a machine.

Musa Hitam: ‘Three ways to oust Najib’ wasn’t my idea

Musa Hitam: ‘Three ways to oust Najib’ wasn’t my idea

The former DPM says he was merely presenting what others had suggested.

‘Killing Malays’ and saving Malaysia

‘Killing Malays’ and saving Malaysia

The real question is, is Malaysia worth saving?

Hopefully, Bersatu and Umno will cancel each other out

Hopefully, Bersatu and Umno will cancel each other out

YOURSAY | ‘I can only call this a massive missed opportunity to unshackle the chains of racial politics.’

M’sia already ‘colonised’ by China, Saudi and corrupt politicians

M’sia already ‘colonised’ by China, Saudi and corrupt politicians

YOURSAY | ‘Wonder who own our energy assets and Bandar Malaysia?’

New US case over stolen 1MDB funds; Umno takes aim at Bersatu

New US case over stolen 1MDB funds; Umno takes aim at Bersatu

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