Archive - 14 December 2018

Anwar: I told Umno MPs to stay where they are

Anwar: I told Umno MPs to stay where they are

He doesn't want the public to perceive that PKR is not sticking to its principles.
My reply to Yeo Bee Yin’s reply

My reply to Yeo Bee Yin’s reply

LETTER | How can she judge a company without having engaged with them in the first place?
In open letter, Rafizi hopes KJ remains with Umno

In open letter, Rafizi hopes KJ remains with Umno

Rafizi Ramli says Malaysia needs a credible opposition, KJ's jokingly calls ex-PKR veep a 'diva'.
Choose another path – not revenge

Choose another path – not revenge

LETTER | Revenge is a primitive, destructive, and violent attempt to transform shame into pride.
Anifah prepared to form new party, focus on MA63

Anifah prepared to form new party, focus on MA63

He is said to be wary of national-based parties which he says do not have the interests of East Malaysians at heart.

Ex-minister Zainuddin Maidin passes away

Ex-minister Zainuddin Maidin passes away

The former information minister and Utusan group chief editor had fallen ill a month ago.

Hamzah: 36 BN MPs pledged support for Dr M

Hamzah: 36 BN MPs pledged support for Dr M

This includes those from Umno, Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah and MIC.

PM: My pol-sec will continue to serve unless convicted

PM: My pol-sec will continue to serve unless convicted

He says that it is an accusation only and it is not known yet if it is true.
Silence of the tigers

Silence of the tigers

LETTER | The oldest jungles in the world could become eerily quiet without the Malayan tiger’s roar.
There are good people in Umno too, says Dr M

There are good people in Umno too, says Dr M

UPDATED 7.52PM | Bersatu chair defends move to take in ex-Umno members, points out he was from the party himself.

Jelebu and Jempol MPs deny planning to leave Umno

Jelebu and Jempol MPs deny planning to leave Umno

This comes after their names were included in an online list of six MPs rumoured to be leaving Umno.

Please don’t jump - we need a strong opposition

Please don’t jump - we need a strong opposition

COMMENT | This is vital in keeping the ruling government in check and holding them accountable to their promises.
Hamzah warns of third wave of resignations if Zahid stays on

Hamzah warns of third wave of resignations if Zahid stays on

The Larut MP reportedly spoke on behalf of the group, saying that about ten MPs are prepared to leave the party.

Umno defections won't derail plan to make Anwar next PM - Kit Siang

Umno defections won't derail plan to make Anwar next PM - Kit Siang

INTERVIEW | The DAP veteran believes that Harapan's agreement on Anwar's ascension cannot be reneged.
PM: Mohamad Hasan wants to quit Umno, sought my advice

PM: Mohamad Hasan wants to quit Umno, sought my advice

Dr M reveals that this was why Umno's No 2 saw him and nothing else. 

Zahid says calls for his ouster 'just an excuse'

Zahid says calls for his ouster 'just an excuse'

The Umno president believes the slew of resignations is just temporary and urges members not to panic.
Top Glove denies forced labour allegations

Top Glove denies forced labour allegations

The company points out it has abided by the Malaysian labour law.
AG: Seafield temple dispute to be resolved 'in months'

AG: Seafield temple dispute to be resolved 'in months'

UPDATED 5.40PM | Tommy Thomas explains plan for developer to transfer temple land to a trust.

Kim Jong-Nam murder case: Dec 18 for decision on providing witnesses' statements to defence

Kim Jong-Nam murder case: Dec 18 for decision on providing witnesses' statements to defence

UPDATED 7.25PM | The defence representing Siti Aisyah filed the notice of motion with regard to seven prosecution witnesses

Know your comrades and ‘fair-weather friends’, Lip Eng tells Razali

Know your comrades and ‘fair-weather friends’, Lip Eng tells Razali

The Kepong MP reminds the Terengganu Bersatu chief that the DAP stood by Bersatu when 'things were against us'.

The Umno haemorrhage continues, six more MPs ditch party

The Umno haemorrhage continues, six more MPs ditch party

UPDATED 4.27PM | This brings the total number of lawmakers from the party down to 38.

Najib: Leadership not entirely to blame for Umno desertions

Najib: Leadership not entirely to blame for Umno desertions

 UPDATED 4.35PM | 'What can we do if the struggles of Umno are no longer in their hearts and minds,' he says of party leavers.
Dental specialist centre fined RM320k over death of Zahid's son-in-law

Dental specialist centre fined RM320k over death of Zahid's son-in-law

Syed Alman Zain reportedly became unconscious while undergoing treatment there and was pronounced dead at UMMC later.
'He's lost his way': Umno MPs urge Zahid to take leave

'He's lost his way': Umno MPs urge Zahid to take leave

Mohd Salim and Shahidan Kassim express concern over party exodus, say Umno president should temporarily vacate position. 

'Do not be 'mabuk kuasa' or we will end up like BN'

'Do not be 'mabuk kuasa' or we will end up like BN'

Amanah chief Mat Sabu reminds delegates they must not be arrogant.
Former Gerakan central committee member joins Amanah

Former Gerakan central committee member joins Amanah

Loo Yeng Peng says he decided to cross over after considering Amanah's attributes.
Mujahid denies his office issued a list banning religious speakers

Mujahid denies his office issued a list banning religious speakers

'No order was issued by my office banning any speaker,' he says of the list that has gone viral.

Gov't must summon the moral courage to uphold human rights for all

Gov't must summon the moral courage to uphold human rights for all

LETTER | Back-pedalling on these issues is a step in the wrong direction.
Poll: Japan should raise sales tax above 10% to fund welfare costs

Poll: Japan should raise sales tax above 10% to fund welfare costs

Economists surveyed say this is in view of the rapidly ageing population.
Umno exodus: Khairy wants 'immediate' party polls

Umno exodus: Khairy wants 'immediate' party polls

Ex-Youth chief also retweeted a post calling for Zahid's ouster and the election of new party leadership.

Stop backdoor negotiations with Mahathir, Anwar - Umno Youth chief

Stop backdoor negotiations with Mahathir, Anwar - Umno Youth chief

UPDATED 1.59PM | He says the party members should not take shortcuts to rush to return to power.
Territorial dispute with S'pore handled by Foreign Ministry - Mat Sabu

Territorial dispute with S'pore handled by Foreign Ministry - Mat Sabu

UPDATED 3.32PM | The Foreign Ministry has been tasked to deal with it, the defence minister adds.
Ex-Umno sec-gen joins Bersatu

Ex-Umno sec-gen joins Bersatu

Radzi Sheikh Aman was handed his membership card yesterday, Bersatu sec-gen confirms.

AirAsia: Don’t charge KLIA2 passengers the same rates as KLIA

AirAsia: Don’t charge KLIA2 passengers the same rates as KLIA

The low-cost terminal offers far lower levels of service to passengers, compared to full-service KLIA, the airline says.

Proof that Malaysia is split down the middle

Proof that Malaysia is split down the middle

The anti-Icerd rally says a lot about opposition leaders and their followers.

Tanah Merah MP latest Umno exit

Tanah Merah MP latest Umno exit

UPDATED 2.28PM | Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz claims five more lawmakers will follow suit in leaving Umno.

 

Wise decision to quit 'sinking ship' Umno, Mat Sabu says of recent exodus

Wise decision to quit 'sinking ship' Umno, Mat Sabu says of recent exodus

Harapan will need to discuss before accepting the defectors into any of its parties, the Amanah president adds.

Bung Moktar: Youths to play a bigger role in Sabah Umno

Bung Moktar: Youths to play a bigger role in Sabah Umno

The Sabah Umno chief outlines his plan to revitalise the state Umno.
Mat Sabu: Corrupt leaders are okay for PAS, Umno if they are Muslims

Mat Sabu: Corrupt leaders are okay for PAS, Umno if they are Muslims

Amanah chief accuses the opposition parties of using religious and racial sentiments to maintain Malay support for their survival.

AFF Suzuki Cup: AirAsia flying Harimau Malaya fans to Hanoi

AFF Suzuki Cup: AirAsia flying Harimau Malaya fans to Hanoi

Chartered flight with special fare to witness second leg of the final match.
Is DAP afraid of stronger Malay voice in Parliament, T'ganu Bersatu asks

Is DAP afraid of stronger Malay voice in Parliament, T'ganu Bersatu asks

'Bersatu will be stronger even if it doesn't take in Umno leaders,' says the division chief.

Mida highlights opportunities in M'sia for US investors

Mida highlights opportunities in M'sia for US investors

New York-based Mida chief makes a strong pitch for M'sia as a 'business-friendly destination'.
Zahid slapped with one more CBT charge of RM10m

Zahid slapped with one more CBT charge of RM10m

UPDATED 12.02PM | Former DPM is accused of loaning RM10m from Yayasan Akal Budi funds to Armada Holdings.

Dr M's political secretary implicated in Isa's corruption charges

Dr M's political secretary implicated in Isa's corruption charges

According to the charge sheet, Zahid Md Arip was the intermediary between Isa and bribe giver.
Imagining a 'Malay paradise'

Imagining a 'Malay paradise'

COMMENT | What would life be like in a caliphate under PAS president Hadi?

Only 11 percent of customers use UTC after 7pm

Only 11 percent of customers use UTC after 7pm

This is stated in second page of circular which former PM Najib did not share.
Isa charged over RM3m kickbacks in Felda hotel deal

Isa charged over RM3m kickbacks in Felda hotel deal

UPDATED 12.46PM | He is slapped with one charge of CBT and nine counts of corruption.

Frog-jumping: An assault on the fundamentals of democracy

Frog-jumping: An assault on the fundamentals of democracy

COMMENT | It doesn’t matter who the people voted for; in the end, the government is determined in the back room by political elite.

Israel to approve thousands of unauthorised West Bank settler homes

Israel to approve thousands of unauthorised West Bank settler homes

The move is likely to please pro-settler members of Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition.
US Senate hands Trump historic rebuke on Saudi Arabia

US Senate hands Trump historic rebuke on Saudi Arabia

It voted to end US military support for the war in Yemen.
Zunar to make a Penang comeback this weekend

Zunar to make a Penang comeback this weekend

Penangites stood firmly behind me during my hard times, he says, adding that he'll give a talk and meet up with fans.

Suspect in Strasbourg attack killed in gun battle with police

Suspect in Strasbourg attack killed in gun battle with police

The suspected gunman killed three people at a Christmas market.
Yoursay: It is ROS, not Dr M, who has the right to dissolve parties

Yoursay: It is ROS, not Dr M, who has the right to dissolve parties

YOURSAY | ‘This obsession with one person having sole authority to do unconstitutional things is incomprehensible.’
Yoursay: Mahathir is reverting to his old Umno ways

Yoursay: Mahathir is reverting to his old Umno ways

YOURSAY | ‘Bersatu is Umno 3.0 and Mahathir is not much different than when he was PM previously.’
'Ex-Umno reps must admit to abetting 1MDB scandal first'

'Ex-Umno reps must admit to abetting 1MDB scandal first'

UPDATED 12.37PM | INTERVIEW | People can make mistakes, says Lim Kit Siang, and it's not too late to make up for it.

Google images for 'kleptocrat' and…

Google images for 'kleptocrat' and…

COMMENT | Guess whose mug popped up with his genial I-didn’t-know-what-was-going-on' wispy smile.
Nazri reaches out to Anwar; M'sia will negotiate on ILS with S'pore, says Loke

Nazri reaches out to Anwar; M'sia will negotiate on ILS with S'pore, says Loke

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