Archive - 19 November 2016

Salleh blames Mahathir for lower turnout at Bersih 5

Salleh blames Mahathir for lower turnout at Bersih 5

Malays see through his selfish agenda and refused to attend, says the minister.

Men in blue shine in Bersih vs red-shirts

Men in blue shine in Bersih vs red-shirts

COMMENT | There were isolated incidents, but overall the police succeeded in keeping the peace.

40,000 for Bersih, 4,000 for red-shirts

40,000 for Bersih, 4,000 for red-shirts

As for Bersih, the absence of support from PAS continues to be a problem.

Proham reminds gov't of Sosma's terror-only use

Proham reminds gov't of Sosma's terror-only use

UPDATED 9.30PM | It condemns the arrest of Maria Chin and says she's a human rights defender and not a terrorist.

We will do all within our power to free Maria, vows Ambiga

We will do all within our power to free Maria, vows Ambiga

Ambiga says a habeas corpus application will be filed to challenge Maria's detention. 

'Umno veterans should be given voting rights to pick leaders'

'Umno veterans should be given voting rights to pick leaders'

At least the young will not look down on their contributions to race, religion and country, says supreme council member.

1m South Koreans expected to rally to demand president's resignation

1m South Koreans expected to rally to demand president's resignation

Last Saturday, over 1.3 million people took to the streets in the capital city.

'Don't question police action on Bersih, red-shirt supporters'

'Don't question police action on Bersih, red-shirt supporters'

Dr Subramaniam says it is the responsibility of authorities to detain anyone deemed a threat to peace, stability of country.

MACC to vet Gerakan candidates for GE14

MACC to vet Gerakan candidates for GE14

Mah Siew Keong says the pact with MACC is to ensure that only corruption-free candidates are eligible to contest.

Johor MB: GE14 will determine Umno's survival

Johor MB: GE14 will determine Umno's survival

Johor Umno members should ensure party remains relevant, for Malays and non-Malays.

Thousands of Indonesians rally against racial, religious intolerance

Thousands of Indonesians rally against racial, religious intolerance

Religious leaders, members of human rights groups, lawmakers and others marched along a central Jakarta street.

Bank Negara won't tolerate ringgit transactions in NDF market

Bank Negara won't tolerate ringgit transactions in NDF market

Activities in offshore market, in particular ringgit NDF market, had brought observable adverse impacts on onshore market.

Jamal, two red-shirt activists remanded four days

Jamal, two red-shirt activists remanded four days

'They are being investigated following the ruckus at Ampang Point.'

CM: Sabah gov't supports Jakim's efforts to uphold Islam

CM: Sabah gov't supports Jakim's efforts to uphold Islam

Musa Aman says the state will continue to provide additional allowances to trainees of dakwah training centres.

Thai Navy steps up air, sea watch at Andaman Sea for fleeing Rohingya

Thai Navy steps up air, sea watch at Andaman Sea for fleeing Rohingya

Naval vessels and surveillance aircrafts would keep an eye on any unusual movement.

Mahathir shows up for Bersih 5, gives thumbs up

Mahathir shows up for Bersih 5, gives thumbs up

Dr M praises high turnout, says rally not about race.

Yellows sending the strongest message to Najib today

Yellows sending the strongest message to Najib today

Awesome. Yes it is a sight to behold as you stand, drowned in the passionate and swelling crowd of Bersih 5 supporters, movers and shakers.

DPM warns of more Bersih, red-shirts arrests

DPM warns of more Bersih, red-shirts arrests

He says the list of people involved in rallies have been identified but police won't disclose their names.

Bersih chief Maria detained under Sosma

Bersih chief Maria detained under Sosma

Sosma, which may carry the death penalty for perpetrators, was enacted to replace the Internal Security Act.

Sultan Nazrin: Varsities need to produce grads for jobs of the future

Sultan Nazrin: Varsities need to produce grads for jobs of the future

Sultan Nazrin points out Internet increasingly becoming catalyst for global economy.

Azalina: Bersih manipulates public, distorts from original objectives

Azalina: Bersih manipulates public, distorts from original objectives

Bersih is a political opposition movement disguising themselves as an independent 'civil society', says minister.

Economic pundits forecast slow global economic growth

Economic pundits forecast slow global economic growth

The report projects global GDP growth of 2.8 percent in 2017, a modest increase over 2.5 percent in 2016.

Trump's US AG nominee won't go easy on corporate crime, lawyers say

Trump's US AG nominee won't go easy on corporate crime, lawyers say

Trump names Jeff Sessions, a former federal prosecutor, to lead the Justice Department.
 

Why the perceived double standard?

Why the perceived double standard?

The arrest begins after the authorities were unable to change the mindsets of Bersih leaders to call off the rally, and they seem to know the modus operandi of the organisers.

Confessions of a politically-awakened civil servant

Confessions of a politically-awakened civil servant

I write this as I am waiting for the next Komuter train to KL Sentral. I plan to join other Bersih rally-goers there to show my support for the electoral reform movement.

Too premature to make final decision on TPPA, says Mustapa

Too premature to make final decision on TPPA, says Mustapa

'For Malaysia, we are still keen to see the TPPA become a reality and be part of the pact.'

Najib arrives in Peru for Apec meet

Najib arrives in Peru for Apec meet

The special aircraft ferrying Najib and wife touch down at Peru airport at 9.27am Malaysia time, today.

PKR MPs latest to be picked up in post-Bersih crackdown

PKR MPs latest to be picked up in post-Bersih crackdown

UPDATED 11.55PM | KL police chief Amar Singh says both rallies ended at about 6pm, the situation is under control.

Trump agrees to pay US$25m in Trump University case

Trump agrees to pay US$25m in Trump University case

Trump was accused of running 'illegal' university, defrauding more than 6,000 students out of US$40 million

Ringgit to continue downtrend next week

Ringgit to continue downtrend next week

Other bearish sentiment like declining global oil prices will likely dampen the local note next week.

Police will be held responsible if clashes occur, say DAP leaders

Police will be held responsible if clashes occur, say DAP leaders

They can order the red-shirts to hold their rally another day but have refused to do so.

1MDB politicised? Then just reveal all info, Najib

1MDB politicised? Then just reveal all info, Najib

YOURSAY | ‘Start with declassifying the 1MDB audit report.’

Amnesty deplores 'criminalisation' of journalists

Amnesty deplores 'criminalisation' of journalists

It says the charging of Malaysiakini editor-in-chief ‘sets a dangerous precedent’.

Let me tell you about Steven Gan

Let me tell you about Steven Gan

‘This is not just about journalism...’

Yellow, red rallies end peacefully

Yellow, red rallies end peacefully

LIVE REPORTS | Heavy police presence managed to keep the rival groups apart.

'Bersih Kid' makes us proud as M'sians again

'Bersih Kid' makes us proud as M'sians again

YOURSAY | 'If we have more youths like Aidille, we would be a nation united, blessed and dynamic.'

Pre-rally crackdown; KL lockdown; KiniTV charged

Pre-rally crackdown; KL lockdown; KiniTV charged

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

Let's make our democracy great again

Let's make our democracy great again

COMMENT | As those who fight for us fall to iron fists, more should step up.

Bersih! Bersih! Bersih!

Bersih! Bersih! Bersih!

All power to Bersih in its latest march.

The calm night before the expected stormy rallies of Saturday

The calm night before the expected stormy rallies of Saturday

With several streets around Dataran Merdeka cordoned off, there is some worry about the Bersih turnout strength.