Archive - 17 May 2016

Dr M's urging to reject BN is 'akin to father killing his own son'

Dr M's urging to reject BN is 'akin to father killing his own son'

Kremlin: Putin ready to discuss downing of passenger jet in Ukraine with Najib

Kremlin: Putin ready to discuss downing of passenger jet in Ukraine with Najib

Najib will be attending an Asean summit in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Jelebu MP's condition improving after surgery

Jelebu MP's condition improving after surgery

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Survey shows M'sians spend more time in traffic jams than a year ago

Survey shows M'sians spend more time in traffic jams than a year ago

UK's Channel 4 airs segment on corruption as Najib is feted in London

UK's Channel 4 airs segment on corruption as Najib is feted in London

Seven years later, transgender panel becomes a reality

Seven years later, transgender panel becomes a reality

Pro-Umno portal: PKR on the verge of breaking up because of Dr M

Pro-Umno portal: PKR on the verge of breaking up because of Dr M

MyKMU.net also dives into the collaboration between Azmin Ali and the former premier.

PM: Gov't supports promotion of M'sian brands overseas

PM: Gov't supports promotion of M'sian brands overseas

Such efforts will help country's push for high income nation status, says Najib.
Depositors fail to get court order against company selling gold

Depositors fail to get court order against company selling gold

They sought to prevent the firm and three directors from using their RM1.484m deposit.
S'pore, Philippines central banks move to tighten cyber security

S'pore, Philippines central banks move to tighten cyber security

This comes after a Vietnamese bank said it had foiled an attempted cyber-heist.

Regarding Anwar’s letter, Zaid alludes to 'PKR internal feud'

Regarding Anwar’s letter, Zaid alludes to 'PKR internal feud'

Ex-minister says this may have prompted Anwar to pen the scathing letter.

 

‘Decreasing possibility’ MH370 will be found, says ATSB

‘Decreasing possibility’ MH370 will be found, says ATSB

MH370 | More than 105,000 square kilometres of seafloor had been searched.

Budget cuts cage ‘toothless tiger’ Suhakam in Klang Valley

Budget cuts cage ‘toothless tiger’ Suhakam in Klang Valley

Minister Paul Low says human rights commission agrees to limit its activities.

Go contest under Gerakan banner, renegade DAP rep told

Go contest under Gerakan banner, renegade DAP rep told

Rayer raps Teh for again calling for term limit to CM's office.

Ambiga defends Citizens' Declaration in wake of Anwar's letter

Ambiga defends Citizens' Declaration in wake of Anwar's letter

She, however, refuses to comment on the letter, saying its privacy must be respected.

Groups seek Putrajaya's help for S'wakian on S'pore death row

Groups seek Putrajaya's help for S'wakian on S'pore death row

This Friday marks the birthday of Kho's younger sister, and also his execution, unless clemency granted.

'Anwar cautioned us on Dr M, did not reject declaration'

'Anwar cautioned us on Dr M, did not reject declaration'

Paul Low: ‘Rakyat Responz’ app will ease channelling of info

Paul Low: ‘Rakyat Responz’ app will ease channelling of info

He says this is the latest platform to ensure complaints are resolved efficiently.

RMAF plane crashes, pilots eject in nick of time

RMAF plane crashes, pilots eject in nick of time

The air force pilots ejected from the aircraft, which faltered during a training flight.

MACC ready to help probe ‘graft led to floods’ claims

MACC ready to help probe ‘graft led to floods’ claims

‘The MACC will only take action if there are aspects of corruption,’ says Mustafar Ali.

Guan Eng, stop passing the buck to MCA

Guan Eng, stop passing the buck to MCA

COMMENT | And don't resort to the old strategy of pitting MCA against Umno over the shrine issue.

Hakam condemns travel ban on Maria Chin

Hakam condemns travel ban on Maria Chin

Shamsul likens working with Dr M to driving on dangerous road

Shamsul likens working with Dr M to driving on dangerous road

It doesn’t mean cooperation between PKR and Mahathir should stop, says PKR vice-president.
Cabbie gets aid from well-wishers after flash flood disaster

Cabbie gets aid from well-wishers after flash flood disaster

After Projek Kaseh4U founder Normaliza Mahadi helps circulate a picture of him taking shelter on top of taxi.
Gerakan Youth don masks outside DUN in protest against FOI

Gerakan Youth don masks outside DUN in protest against FOI

Three wear surgical masks to show citizens are silenced despite Penang having an information freedom law.

Maria’s travel ban highlights Malaysia’s plight and Najib’s fear

Maria’s travel ban highlights Malaysia’s plight and Najib’s fear

We the undersigned civil society organisations condemn Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s power abuse in arbitrarily banning Maria Chin Abdullah, the chairperson of Coalition for Clean and Free Elections 2.0 (Bersih 2.0) from leaving the country.

Anwar's poetic indignation - 'serpent that stings... now wears the crown'

Anwar's poetic indignation - 'serpent that stings... now wears the crown'

Malaysiakini condenses Anwar's poignant letter.

Don't be stubborn, accept offer on K Kangsar, Perak DAP tells PAS

Don't be stubborn, accept offer on K Kangsar, Perak DAP tells PAS

We need to be political, not politically correct

We need to be political, not politically correct

MP SPEAKS | What have we become? A nation legislated against making each other angry?

Salleh: RTM not interested in Pua-Arul debate

Salleh: RTM not interested in Pua-Arul debate

Minister says other TV stations are free to host the debate if they wish.

'Bung caught new Filipino president's trigger happy bug'

'Bung caught new Filipino president's trigger happy bug'

Deputy home minister reacts to Bung Mokhtar’s calls to shoot dead drug addicts, pushers.
The law does not give powers to the minister to prohibit departure

The law does not give powers to the minister to prohibit departure

The Malaysian Immigration Act 1959/63 focuses more on control of entry into the country as opposed to control of departure from Malaysia. This can be seen from sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Dr M wants to contest in by-elections, says Malacca CM

Dr M wants to contest in by-elections, says Malacca CM

Idris Haron claims former PM makes it seem like he is the only qualified candidate.

Why will Umno win the next GE14?

Why will Umno win the next GE14?

Know why Umno will win the next GE14?
DAP to continue backing Citizens’ Declaration despite Anwar’s letter

DAP to continue backing Citizens’ Declaration despite Anwar’s letter

UPDATED 3.50PM | After weighing the pros and cons, the party believes there is more to gain by working with Dr M.

Guan Eng shows proof Jahara wanted 'tokong' to be demolished

Guan Eng shows proof Jahara wanted 'tokong' to be demolished

Showing the Hansard, Lim insists Jahara implied it when she questioned the existence of the small shrine.
M'sians must choose who will lead - Mahathir, Najib or Anwar?

M'sians must choose who will lead - Mahathir, Najib or Anwar?

As the clock keeps ticking away towards the next general election - in all probability its 2018, the one question that will hound all voting Malaysians is who they see as their saviour leader.
Nur Jazlan: Being a victim, Anwar knows Dr M better

Nur Jazlan: Being a victim, Anwar knows Dr M better

Deputy minister also claims Mahathir has revealed his true colours.

You cannot fool everyone all of the time

You cannot fool everyone all of the time

If you consider the run-up to any election, there needs to be a vast amount of input into the campaign, which ultimately is all about ‘Vote for me! I will make things right again’. A campaign can produce and amazing amount of ‘’hype and spin’, and as Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says, you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.
'Shouldn't Najib be barred from travelling overseas, too?'

'Shouldn't Najib be barred from travelling overseas, too?'

Wan Azizah tightlipped on husband's letter, says it's internal matter

Wan Azizah tightlipped on husband's letter, says it's internal matter

Asked if PKR will stop working with Dr M, she says 'he didn't say that'.

Kit Siang dispels 'four myths' on twin by-elections

Kit Siang dispels 'four myths' on twin by-elections

The first refers to the premise that PAS could win both by-elections in a one-to-one fight with Umno.
PKR rep heats up Penang assembly with questions on PTMP

PKR rep heats up Penang assembly with questions on PTMP

Cheah Kah Peng questions rationale of implementation of Penang Transport Master Plan.
Jail sentence on couple for stealing MH370 victims’ money upheld

Jail sentence on couple for stealing MH370 victims’ money upheld

Appeal by Basheer Ahmad Maula Sahul Hameed and his wife Nur Shila Kanan dismissed.
An analysis of the IS threat in Malaysia

An analysis of the IS threat in Malaysia

COMMENT | Malaysians need to practise responsible and inclusive politics.
Report: Swiss bank in 1MDB saga 'investigating its employees'

Report: Swiss bank in 1MDB saga 'investigating its employees'

A senior officer of a wealth management services has been suspended pending investigation, says Bloomberg.
No gov't contract given to firm owned by IGP's daughter

No gov't contract given to firm owned by IGP's daughter

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi declares so in a written reply to Parliament yesterday.

Police yet to question former 1MDB boss, says Zahid

Police yet to question former 1MDB boss, says Zahid

In its report on 1MDB, the PAC blames Shahrol for the firm's weaknesses.

Ex-Umno man now denies involvement in anti-Anwar book

Ex-Umno man now denies involvement in anti-Anwar book

Former Batu Kawan vice-chief Khairuddin Abu Hassan tells forum he did not write or publish the book.
Rafizi: Timely reminder from Anwar not to get carried away by Dr M

Rafizi: Timely reminder from Anwar not to get carried away by Dr M

Najib: Too early to conclude fraud in US$3.5b 1MDB-IPIC deal

Najib: Too early to conclude fraud in US$3.5b 1MDB-IPIC deal

UPDATED 3.40PM | 'At the moment, there are still disputes between 1MDB and IPIC,' says PM.
Information on Good Star expunged in PAC report because it’s ‘confidential’

Information on Good Star expunged in PAC report because it’s ‘confidential’

Bukit Koman villager wins in gold mine's defamation suit

Bukit Koman villager wins in gold mine's defamation suit

UPDATED 3.25PM | High Court rules Raub Australian Gold Mining unable to prove Hue's statement is defamatory.

Cries of 'Reformasi' as Anwar's letter is read out at forum

Cries of 'Reformasi' as Anwar's letter is read out at forum

Even three Chinese DCMs will not make a difference

Even three Chinese DCMs will not make a difference

YOURSAY | ‘The issue is not about having a Chinese DCM in Sarawak.’
MP laments ban on Bersih chief, nation turning into tin-pot dictatorship

MP laments ban on Bersih chief, nation turning into tin-pot dictatorship

Why not, asks Tony Pua, when Nur Jazlan says Immigration Dept need not give a reason for barring anyone.
We will always lose the race game

We will always lose the race game

Ex-judge: Courts must not fear syariah agencies in conversion cases

Ex-judge: Courts must not fear syariah agencies in conversion cases

Civil courts are not bound by syariah laws, says ex-Sessions Court judge and retired diplomat Noor Farida Ariffin.
Who will be PM come 2018?

Who will be PM come 2018?

Will it be Najib, Zahid, Wan Azizah or Anwar?
Kini Roundup: Anwar torches Citizens' Declaration, another Saudi prince speaks

Kini Roundup: Anwar torches Citizens' Declaration, another Saudi prince speaks

RECAP | Key headlines from yesterday you may have missed.

'It's time for Amanah to take on PAS'

'It's time for Amanah to take on PAS'

YOURSAY | 'Amanah replaced PAS in Pakatan Harapan, so it must run in coming by-elections.'
Najib must explain how he spent SRC money

Najib must explain how he spent SRC money

YOURSAY | ‘And AG must also answer why he has not taken action against culprits in SRC.’
The buy elections

The buy elections