Archive - 2 October 2016

Rapped over English, Zahid snipes poor BM speakers

Rapped over English, Zahid snipes poor BM speakers

He says it is embarrassing for those born and raised in M'sia but cannot speak Bahasa.

PAS decides not to join Bersih 5 rally

PAS decides not to join Bersih 5 rally

The Islamic party says Bersih has other objectives that are not in line with its approach.

Ezam quits Umno, laments OSA use on 1MDB report

Ezam quits Umno, laments OSA use on 1MDB report

He's disillusioned by party's apparent lack of commitment to tackle corruption.

If a riot does happen, I’ll blame the gov’t

If a riot does happen, I’ll blame the gov’t

Title pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? Not quite.

DAP demands Wong to quit Likas seat; PKR regrets Lajim's exit

DAP demands Wong to quit Likas seat; PKR regrets Lajim's exit

Defector Junz Wong is reminded of his call for Luyang rep to quit when the latter left DAP.

Saifuddin positive on united opposition but PAS says no DAP, Amanah

Saifuddin positive on united opposition but PAS says no DAP, Amanah

Pakatan Harapan secretariat chief pleased that PAS says it won't work with Umno.

Lajim to set up own party instead of joining Shafie's

Lajim to set up own party instead of joining Shafie's

However they are prepared to join forces, says the former Sabah PKR chief.

Harapan's crumbling in Sabah strengthens BN, hails Rahman Dahlan

Harapan's crumbling in Sabah strengthens BN, hails Rahman Dahlan

Exodus of state reps will only cannibalise opposition's challenge to ruling coalition, says minister.

Protect Bersih’s rights to peaceful assembly, take action against red shirts

Protect Bersih’s rights to peaceful assembly, take action against red shirts

We, the undersigned organisations, condemn the red shirts’ violent attack of Bersih’s convoy team in Perak on Oct 1, 2016. We urge the inspector-general of police (IGP) to investigate immediately the incident and arrest the perpetrators. The IGP must protect the rights of civil society organisations to assemble peacefully, meanwhile ensuring the safety of the following Bersih convoys and participants.

Rein in Jamal, Umno told after Teluk Intan scuffle

Rein in Jamal, Umno told after Teluk Intan scuffle

Reprimand him for the Red Shirts bullying of Bersih supporters, says Klang MP Charles Santiago.

The red shirts are a blessing to Bersih’s march

The red shirts are a blessing to Bersih’s march

Indeed the video on how Jamal Mohd Yunos of the red shirts confronted the Bersih 5 team at Teluk Intan and provocatively intimidated the latter by snatching threateningly their banner, is a blessing. Likewise the 2,000 organised motorbike mob in Penang, also by the red shirt team, is also another blessing.

Three reps quit PKR, DAP for local Sabah party

Three reps quit PKR, DAP for local Sabah party

UPDATED 4.58PM | Lajim Ukin (Klias) and Terence Siambun (Moyog) quit PKR; Junz Wong (Likas) exits DAP.

Rakyat has right to full picture of Permata, presses Yeo

Rakyat has right to full picture of Permata, presses Yeo

It's a gov't agency; taxpayers entitled to examine its finances, performance, says DAP rep.

Hadi: Only Islam can rule, others must be 'pak turut'

Hadi: Only Islam can rule, others must be 'pak turut'

He says politics and religions should not be separated.

The brains and brawn behind M’sia’s pro wrestling scene

The brains and brawn behind M’sia’s pro wrestling scene

MALAYSIANS KINI | For Shaukat, pro wrestling is more than just sports entertainment.

Delinquencies in films and the Malaysian New Waves

Delinquencies in films and the Malaysian New Waves

French New Wave, an umbrella term which is widely used to describe two groups of French filmmakers whose films shown distinctive styles and themes in comparison to films made before them, both in France and the other part of the world. In general, they are consisted of the Right Bank and the Left Bank filmmakers categorised in a way that the former were relatively younger and thus having bolder approaches in their films and vice versa.

Muhyiddin pitches one-on-one contests in PAS ceramah

Muhyiddin pitches one-on-one contests in PAS ceramah

Objective is to oust BN in next GE, we need to cooperate on this, says Bersatu president.

Mat Sabu ‘geram’ with Dr M but puts past aside to focus on future

Mat Sabu ‘geram’ with Dr M but puts past aside to focus on future

The Amanah president says he and Dr M now have a common goal in wanting BN to fall.

DPM’s English a reflection of our poor education system

DPM’s English a reflection of our poor education system

YOURSAY | ‘Do we accept that our English education policy has deteriorated?’

Firemen rescue 12 stranded victims on Mount Santubong

Firemen rescue 12 stranded victims on Mount Santubong

Meanwhile, 18 hikers were stranded on Mount Jerai in Kedah.

Australia says MH17 missile suspects might be confirmed by year-end

Australia says MH17 missile suspects might be confirmed by year-end

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the culprits could face an international tribunal.

Harapan confirms will sue EC over redrawn boundaries

Harapan confirms will sue EC over redrawn boundaries

FT Harapan will also lodge objections in all its constituencies promptly, says Nurul Izzah.

Thuggish behaviour unacceptable in M’sian politics

Thuggish behaviour unacceptable in M’sian politics

COMMENT | Where is the moderation that we are talking about as a nation?

'AG confronted Najib on SRC deposits, PM played ignorant'

'AG confronted Najib on SRC deposits, PM played ignorant'

Muhyiddin says PM said 'tak ada' when told by then AG Gani Patail the probe found SRC money in his accounts.

Paul Low: Opposition outcry won’t stop new political funding laws

Paul Low: Opposition outcry won’t stop new political funding laws

He claims M'sians want the regulations and his NCC's recommendations will go to cabinet.

Red shirts rumble Bersih, Guan Eng; Rosmah's aide snubs rep

Red shirts rumble Bersih, Guan Eng; Rosmah's aide snubs rep

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

An embarrassment not because of our English, but our corruption

An embarrassment not because of our English, but our corruption

YOURSAY | ‘Zahid is a leader of our country and we expect more of him.’

Ku Li knows the game is rigged

Ku Li knows the game is rigged

‘And it is not the non-Malays who are doing this.'

Stop gov't contracts for Bersih-linked firms, urges FT  Umno Youth

Stop gov't contracts for Bersih-linked firms, urges FT Umno Youth

Terminate gov't contracts for Bersih-linked companies, urges Umno Youth leader