Archive - 8 February 2019

Wee: Easier to win lottery than to get Marzuki's grades

Wee: Easier to win lottery than to get Marzuki's grades

MCA president Wee Ka Siong outlines three possibilities how Marzuki's cert could have matched a standard template's.
Negeri MB's press sec lodges report against Facebook user

Negeri MB's press sec lodges report against Facebook user

The user allegedly twisted the contents of a speech made by the MB.

Bersatu yet to decide on entering Sabah: Mahathir

Bersatu yet to decide on entering Sabah: Mahathir

He says the matter has to be discussed first by the party's top leadership.

Umno relinquishes control of Utusan, shares go to ex-Umno MP

Umno relinquishes control of Utusan, shares go to ex-Umno MP

Party sells a large stake to a company owned by Aziz Sheikh Fadzir

The elephants in our minds

The elephants in our minds

LETTER | How do we handle information being presented to us?
Dr M on Marzuki: We've not really found out what happened

Dr M on Marzuki: We've not really found out what happened

He is a good leader and we support him due to his leadership, says the Penang Bersatu secretary.
Marzuki defends 'three-year' degree, but anomalies detected

Marzuki defends 'three-year' degree, but anomalies detected

UPDATED 8.11PM | A check by Malaysiakini reveals that his grades are exactly the same as a template transcript.

'RM90m for PAS' probe: MACC records Ambiga's statement

'RM90m for PAS' probe: MACC records Ambiga's statement

Source reveals that the former Bersih chairperson was questioned on the issue yesterday.
Nik Amar: If a teacher can afford RM200k car, why can't I afford a RM100k one?

Nik Amar: If a teacher can afford RM200k car, why can't I afford a RM100k one?

This comes amidst claims he had bought luxury vehicles such as a Range Rover, an Audi A6 and a Toyota Vellfire.
Unity in Penang very clear even with the change of gov't, says Dr M

Unity in Penang very clear even with the change of gov't, says Dr M

The PM adds that the state has progressed because of racial unity.
Wee: Will DAP ask its rep to quit over 'MBA from Hawaii uni'?

Wee: Will DAP ask its rep to quit over 'MBA from Hawaii uni'?

Tronoh assemblyperson Paul Yong says he never used his MBA for political mileage.

Najib files stay of SRC International hearing

Najib files stay of SRC International hearing

With this development, it remains to be seen whether the case will proceed on schedule.
PAS' funds come from more than one million members - Hadi

PAS' funds come from more than one million members - Hadi

He says this in response to a MACC probe into the claim that the party received RM90m from Najib.
We can even meet tomorrow on BN dissolution, MCA tells Umno

We can even meet tomorrow on BN dissolution, MCA tells Umno

MCA president says this in denying claims it had been dodging BN meetings.

Marzuki’s colleagues should not try and cover up his act of fraud

Marzuki’s colleagues should not try and cover up his act of fraud

LETTER | Once compromised integrity is exposed, the least one can do is take responsibility for it.
Petrol price up 4 sen, diesel unchanged

Petrol price up 4 sen, diesel unchanged

After midnight today, RON95 and RON97 will trade at RM1.97 and RM2.27 per litre, respectively.
Efforts being made to bring home 47 detainees quickly and safely - Saifuddin

Efforts being made to bring home 47 detainees quickly and safely - Saifuddin

'We wish to stress here that we respect the laws of every country, but we need to make sure whether the charges are true'
Eight other PAS leaders on MACC radar over RM90m probe

Eight other PAS leaders on MACC radar over RM90m probe

This includes two MPs, and one from the Kelantan state gov't, says a source.
Social activist stops marriage of child bride in Prai

Social activist stops marriage of child bride in Prai

He claims an 11-year-old child was on the verge of being married off to a 21-year-old man.
Porsche, BMW, Mercedes among cars cited in 'RM90m for PAS' report

Porsche, BMW, Mercedes among cars cited in 'RM90m for PAS' report

The list also includes an RM3 million bungalow in Bangi, and a BMW motorcycle, allegedly acquired with the funds, says a source.

Degree-mill Marzuki must go – or be pushed

Degree-mill Marzuki must go – or be pushed

LETTER | Having misled the public about his qualifications, the deputy Foreign Minister should either resign or face the sack.

No shortcuts to personal betterment

No shortcuts to personal betterment

COMMENT | Ours is an odd obsession with fake degrees and fake titles

Nik Abduh: Wrong person, I am not the one

Nik Abduh: Wrong person, I am not the one

PAS leader tells MACC he knows nothing about the 'RM90 million from Umno'.
Facing charge, Siti Kasim claims police chief trying to jail her

Facing charge, Siti Kasim claims police chief trying to jail her

However, the police chief says the order to press charge against her came from AGC.
Gerakan: Stop using ‘Malay objection’ as excuse to not recognise UEC

Gerakan: Stop using ‘Malay objection’ as excuse to not recognise UEC

Its deputy president responds to DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang’s remarks which were reported in Chinese media.
Cabinet ministers are no commercial social media influencers

Cabinet ministers are no commercial social media influencers

COMMENT | If they use their position to promote any business, it could result in a conflict of interest.

On Tunku's birth anniversary, Kit Siang fires salvos at two presidents

On Tunku's birth anniversary, Kit Siang fires salvos at two presidents

He accuses the MCA president of 'twisting and turning', and the PAS president of diverting attention.

Thai king's sister nominated for PM in March polls

Thai king's sister nominated for PM in March polls

Thai Princess makes unprecedented move by entering politics.
MACC summons ex-PAS deputy president Nasharuddin and others over 'RM90m'

MACC summons ex-PAS deputy president Nasharuddin and others over 'RM90m'

UPDATED 11.40AM | Sources say statements of Nik Abduh and ex-PAS vice-president Husam Musa will also be recorded.

Red herrings and sour grapes at London's Malaysia Hall Canteen

Red herrings and sour grapes at London's Malaysia Hall Canteen

COMMENT | This once very popular eatery is now a high security site - with many seeing a hidden agenda behind it.

MACC chief: Najib will be called if probe confirms RM90m paid to PAS

MACC chief: Najib will be called if probe confirms RM90m paid to PAS

Shukri Abdull says the focus now is to determine if the allegation is true.
Najib charged again with three counts of SRC money laundering

Najib charged again with three counts of SRC money laundering

UPDATED 11AM | He is charged with receiving the illegal proceeds to the amount of RM47 million.
Justo, 'the accidental hero' of 1MDB scandal - Al Jazeera

Justo, 'the accidental hero' of 1MDB scandal - Al Jazeera

The Swiss national recalls his whistleblowing episode, subsequent imprisonment and his release.

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Wreckage was found on Sunday following a privately-funded underwater search.
Russia says ready for talks with Netherlands on MH17

Russia says ready for talks with Netherlands on MH17

UPDATED 10.32PM | The Dutch and Australian gov'ts said they would hold Russia responsible for the plane’s destruction.
Saudi crown prince had threatened to use 'bullet' on Khashoggi

Saudi crown prince had threatened to use 'bullet' on Khashoggi

The crown prince’s comments to a top aide in 2017 were made well before Khashoggi was killed last October.

Zahid Hamidi to make a comeback to Umno

Zahid Hamidi to make a comeback to Umno

I will return to lead after something big happens in the country, says the party president who has taken leave.

Evidence shows Khashoggi murder planned, carried out by Saudi officials: UN

Evidence shows Khashoggi murder planned, carried out by Saudi officials: UN

'Unconscionable' that Saudi authorities continued to fail to disclose the whereabouts of Khashoggi’s remains.

Yoursay: Still cautiously optimistic about New Malaysia

Yoursay: Still cautiously optimistic about New Malaysia

YOURSAY | ‘Sixty years versus nine months - it’s too short of a time to see change’.
You don't need a degree to be an effective politician

You don't need a degree to be an effective politician

MP SPEAKS | Willingness to work hard, to go down to the ground and to be able to build a good team are far more important.

Yoursay: Perhaps not a serial killer, but Najib is a serial kleptocrat

Yoursay: Perhaps not a serial killer, but Najib is a serial kleptocrat

YOURSAY | ‘The former PM is a shameless and a most despicable character.’
Racists, religionists, regionalists - lend me your ears

Racists, religionists, regionalists - lend me your ears

COMMENT | This ship is going to sink or sail, depending on how well we can row together.

Gov't plans to amend Aboriginal Peoples Act, offer better protection

Gov't plans to amend Aboriginal Peoples Act, offer better protection

EXCLUSIVE | To ensure, among other matters, that the Orang Asli receive fair compensation for their land, deputy minister says.

Najib put through court 'revolving door'; Marzuki flayed over fake degree

Najib put through court 'revolving door'; Marzuki flayed over fake degree

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