Archive - 22 September 2015

PAS will not join Pakatan Harapan, says sec-gen

PAS will not join Pakatan Harapan, says sec-gen

However, Takiyuddin Hassan said that PAS will continue to cooperate politically with PKR.

Dog bite cases in Penang, Perlis, Kedah on the rise

Dog bite cases in Penang, Perlis, Kedah on the rise

DBKL does not permit Petaling Street rally on Saturday

DBKL does not permit Petaling Street rally on Saturday

The mayor says it should be held at a strategic location such as Padang Merbok.

Zahid: Unite to battle radicalism, extremism, militarism

Zahid: Unite to battle radicalism, extremism, militarism

UPDATED 8.03PM All must set aside ideological and political differences to safeguard nation's security, says DPM.

Khairy: Single stream ideal but vernacular schools here to stay

Khairy: Single stream ideal but vernacular schools here to stay

Minister says to change to single stream they need to get all parties to agree on it.

Cease undue influences, threats against judiciary

Cease undue influences, threats against judiciary

COMMENT Confidence in our judicial system would likely be shattered beyond repair.

Nazri: Stupid to equate dissent in Umno with cutting ties with PM

Nazri: Stupid to equate dissent in Umno with cutting ties with PM

He tells MCA Youth sec-gen Leong Kim Soon off for not being able to see the difference.

'Axe Saifuddin for attending Pakatan Harapan launch'

'Axe Saifuddin for attending Pakatan Harapan launch'

Time to cleanse the party of parasites, says pro-Umno blog MyKmu.net.

Perkasa wants single-stream schools for unity

Perkasa wants single-stream schools for unity

Children are growing up in separate communities, its education bureau chief says.

Khir Toyo offers free dental care to poor in lieu of jail

Khir Toyo offers free dental care to poor in lieu of jail

UPDATED 7.25PM Ex-Selangor MB, found guilty of graft, is willing to offer community service, says his lawyer.

No gov’t financial assistance for ValueCap, says panel

No gov’t financial assistance for ValueCap, says panel

ValueCap has mandate to raise up to RM20b from shareholders and financial institutions.

Artist to be charged over yellow balloons for Najib, Rosmah

Artist to be charged over yellow balloons for Najib, Rosmah

Bilqis Hijjas to be charged for insulting behaviour using yellow balloons the day after Bersih 4.

MB: Pakatan Harapan not related to S'gor gov't

MB: Pakatan Harapan not related to S'gor gov't

MB Azmin says Pakatan Harapan is a strategic coalition for the future to tackle GE14.

‘Rabid stray dogs entering country through rat lanes’

‘Rabid stray dogs entering country through rat lanes’

As of last night, 12 of the 30 cases of dog bites were confirmed to be rabies.

Are dissenting voices in Umno stupid too, MCA Youth raps Nazri

Are dissenting voices in Umno stupid too, MCA Youth raps Nazri

Secretary-general tells Umno leaders not to stand on a pedestal and avoid stupid actions.

Haze back in Sarawak, seven flights disrupted

Haze back in Sarawak, seven flights disrupted

By noon the Kuching Division had registered an Air Pollutant Index of 96.

Bar: PM's prerogative undermines judiciary independence

Bar: PM's prerogative undermines judiciary independence

Bar says this after retired judge Hishamudin confirmed Najib halted his elevation to Federal Court.

Guilty: Apex court dismisses Khir Toyo's final appeal

Guilty: Apex court dismisses Khir Toyo's final appeal

UPDATED 6.40PM High Court slapped the ex-MB with a 12-month jail, which was upheld by Court of Appeal.

Ex-Padang Serai MP pleads not guilty over sedition

Ex-Padang Serai MP pleads not guilty over sedition

N Gobalakrishnan is alleged to have made the remarks regarding a court judgment.

‘Terminator’ star Arnold to speak on transformation

‘Terminator’ star Arnold to speak on transformation

He will join other speakers at the inaugural Global Transformation Forum 2015.

PSM says no invitation to join Pakatan Harapan

PSM says no invitation to join Pakatan Harapan

UPDATED 3.30PM Party chief Nasir said PSM will consider an offer to join if it is made.

So who’s in charge of Selangor now, Gerakan Youth asks

So who’s in charge of Selangor now, Gerakan Youth asks

Tan Keng Liang asks if the S'gor gov't is separate from Pakatan Harapan, for the sake of power.

Pakatan Harapan wants Anwar as PM if it wins polls

Pakatan Harapan wants Anwar as PM if it wins polls

UPDATED 4PM This is the first decision of the newly-formed opposition coalition, and declared as a consensus decision.

Indonesia starts legal action against firms over haze

Indonesia starts legal action against firms over haze

Thick smoke caused by forest fires has blanketed the region in recent weeks.

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PAS meets to discuss Pakatan Harapan

PAS meets to discuss Pakatan Harapan

UPDATED 5.05PM PAS earlier snubbed an invite to talk about cooperation with DAP, PKR and Amanah.

Sarawak police HQ staff nabbed as robbery suspect

Sarawak police HQ staff nabbed as robbery suspect

Police picked up the 30-year-old man up at his house in Petrajaya at about 6am.

Claiming one's denied rights is not begging

Claiming one's denied rights is not begging

The statement made our Honourable Youth and Sports Deputy Minister M Saravanan which was published in a local Tamil daily (Sept 21, 2015) was a great shock. “Indians in Malaysia are still seeking alms from the government to study”, Saravanan said during the closing ceremony of a debate competition. “Besides the students, the mothers and entire family are also begging for seats to pursue education”, he added.
PKR asks Khairy: Do you back 'racist' Najib?

PKR asks Khairy: Do you back 'racist' Najib?

Nik Nazmi dares Umno Youth chief to declare whether he supports Najib's defence of red shirts rally.

C4: Najib acting with ‘impunity’ to remove critics

C4: Najib acting with ‘impunity’ to remove critics

Graft watchdog says arrest of Khairuddin an obstruction to 1MDB probe.

'Suhakam was snubbed by red shirt rally organisers'

'Suhakam was snubbed by red shirt rally organisers'

Suhakam responds to groups asking why it didn't condemn water cannons at red rally.

PKR, DAP, Amanah form new opposition pact

PKR, DAP, Amanah form new opposition pact

Youth parliament member gets legal letter for 'lowest scum' tweet

Youth parliament member gets legal letter for 'lowest scum' tweet

Lawyer Eric Paulsen sends a legal demand to Idzham Hashim over a 'defamatory' tweet.

From intellectuals to nitwit peddler of doggy argument

From intellectuals to nitwit peddler of doggy argument

MCA condemns Taylor's tit-for-tat as 'racism'

MCA condemns Taylor's tit-for-tat as 'racism'

Mara will no longer sponsor students to study at Taylor's after the varsity nixed bus operator.

ETC systems causing loss of employment for workers

ETC systems causing loss of employment for workers

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) is disappointed with the loss of jobs for workers at toll booths, by reason of automation or the ‘electronic toll collection’ (ETC) system. Many local workers, especially women workers, have lost their jobs by this move by highway toll operators. The Malaysian government failed to protect employment of workers, when these companies choose to do away with human workers in favour of automation.
Najib applies to strike out Anina's suit

Najib applies to strike out Anina's suit

UPDATED 1.30PM The application is filed by the Umno president and party executive secretary Abdul Rauf Yusoh.

Apex Court grants stay to substitute Morais' name

Apex Court grants stay to substitute Morais' name

This is over RM48m suit filed by lawyer Rosli against Gani and others for malicious prosecution.

KJ and Co open fire, MCA rebel wing told to quit BN

KJ and Co open fire, MCA rebel wing told to quit BN

Pasir Gudang MCA Youth's move to cut ties with Najib continues to draw flak from Umno.

Muhyiddin: Ignore other races at your own peril

Muhyiddin: Ignore other races at your own peril

He says no one can question special position of Malays or interests of other races and win polls.

The case of a good attorney-general

The case of a good attorney-general

COMMENT A good AG knows that he owes his duties firstly to the constitution.

PKR, Najib in same reality-denying boat

PKR, Najib in same reality-denying boat

COMMENT One thinks PAS is indispensable, the other that his PMship is sustainable.

Probe abandoned projects, Amanah urges Kelantan PAC

Probe abandoned projects, Amanah urges Kelantan PAC

It reminds that under late Nik Aziz's administration, Kelantan was a state considered 'bribery-free'.

Why ISA when detention without trial stays in force?

Why ISA when detention without trial stays in force?

Despite there being laws to detain people without trial, calls are rising for the gov’t to revive the repealed ISA.

Until the 513 truth is out, we'll still suffer 'hangover'

Until the 513 truth is out, we'll still suffer 'hangover'

YOURSAY ‘It is people like Ali Rustam who are a liability to our country.’

1MDB disappointed Zeti singles it out for weak ringgit

1MDB disappointed Zeti singles it out for weak ringgit

Historically, sovereign fund says, never once has one company been linked in such a way to value of ringgit.

Non-Muslims accept Islam, but not Hadi’s hudud

Non-Muslims accept Islam, but not Hadi’s hudud

YOURSAY ‘Indeed, lots of non-Muslims accept Islamic philosophies, politics and economics.’

Ringgit ends lower against US dollar

Ringgit ends lower against US dollar

At 5pm, the ringgit was quoted at 4.2940/2980 to the dollar.

The Edge wins battle but is the war over?

The Edge wins battle but is the war over?

YOURSAY ‘Should the gov’t appeal, it’s entirely possible the decision will be reversed.’

'Probe who Khairuddin, Chang are working for'

'Probe who Khairuddin, Chang are working for'

Veteran Umno club also demands police look into links between the two and former PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Malaysia needs to brace for a hit to growth

Malaysia needs to brace for a hit to growth

The country remains in the firing line despite US Federal Reserve opting against its first rate hike in nine years.

Malaysia condemns Israeli attack at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Malaysia condemns Israeli attack at Al-Aqsa Mosque

PM Najib expresses his concern via telephone conversation with a Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal.

Liow, the chief raptor is your own boss

Liow, the chief raptor is your own boss

YOURSAY ‘You and Gerakan couldn’t influence the PM to stop the red shirt rally.’

Mr IGP, I am still scratching my head

Mr IGP, I am still scratching my head

COMMENT Parliamentary democracy does not guarantee the position of PM for life.

PAS snubs Pakatan 2.0 roundtable meeting

PAS snubs Pakatan 2.0 roundtable meeting

While it will continue to work with PKR, it will not do so with DAP and Amanah.

From corporate drone to entrepreneur

From corporate drone to entrepreneur

KINIBIZ Wei Chuan Beng recounts how REDtone survived the dotcom crash of 2000.

US federal grand jury probes Najib and family

US federal grand jury probes Najib and family

UPDATED 11.26AM The inquiry is focused on US properties purchased in recent years by shell companies.

Let’s not shout but reason over culling of stray dogs

Let’s not shout but reason over culling of stray dogs

The present outrage over the culling of stray dogs in Penang has not shown how ‘animal rights’ can be defended consistently. Yes, it is emotionally offensive. But why so?
Malaysia does not want to be a battleground

Malaysia does not want to be a battleground

MP SPEAKS We don’t need ‘yellow T-shirts’ versus ‘red T-shirts’ but for all to be united behind the Malaysian Dream.

Here we go again, Umno’s imagined hurt

Here we go again, Umno’s imagined hurt

YOURSAY ‘If a non-Malay steals something, the whole community has to be punished.’

With fear and much favour

With fear and much favour

Shifting paradigms by killing identity politics.
Anwar gave hope to the nation, says Ambiga

Anwar gave hope to the nation, says Ambiga

She urges the people not to forget the sacrifices of jailed PKR leader and his family.