France’s Thales charged over 2002 subs deal with Malaysia
A French judge has charged the defence group Thales with complicity in bribery over a 2002 sale of submarines to Malaysia, sources close to the inquiry told AFP yesterday.
(FMT) - The…
The ‘hungry’ and ‘dangerous’ refugees laying bare our hypocrisy
The disdain shown to refugees by Hamzah and his ilk is revolting, especially when one is reminded about the origins of Islam.
Abdar Rahman Koya, MalaysiaNews
The general ignorance about…
Police investigating ‘PASLeak’ papers
(FMT) - Police will summon politicians named in the purported leaked minutes of a PAS meeting known as “PASLeak”.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim said police had already begun their…
“Water face drop” as ringgit depreciates to record low against Sing dollar
“Currency weakness is a symptom of a larger illness. If the disease is not treated and the rot is not stopped, the ringgit will keep on sliding lower and will impoverish Malaysia on a relative…
How to save the opposition from an Umno-BN onslaught
If regaining the government in this general election is not a reality, they must do the next best thing – put themselves in a good position to take over the government at the 16th general…
Shariah court jails Maria Chin for telling the truth about the Shariah courts
Faisal Nasimuddin is known for his arrogance while the Shariah courts are known for its gender discrimination
(FMT) - The shariah high court here today sentenced Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin…
‘Welcome back PH 2.0’, Najib says after Muhyiddin reveals Bersatu in ‘win-win’ talks for GE15
Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said that voters should prepare themselves for made-up tales from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) in the run-up to the 15th general election.
(MMO…
Artist Fahmi Reza says he is on Immigration blacklist, not allowed to leave Malaysia
If a convicted criminal with 42 corruption charges against him can get clearance to leave the country, I hope Bukit Aman can give me the clearance too. No double standards.
(MMO) - After being…
Probe into judge Nazlan raises concerns and questions among fraternity
The MACC yesterday confirmed that a probe is being conducted into Nazlan over allegations by blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin that over RM1 million was deposited into his bank account by fugitive…
Malaysia: End Secrecy on Major Land Deal in Sabah
The Sabah state government in Malaysia should immediately make public the terms and status of a land deal that would hand management of 4.9 million acres of tropical forest to a foreign company…
Why no effort to get fugitive blogger back for questioning? Guan Eng asks after RPK’s claims against SRC judge
(MMO) - DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng today questioned the authorities over what he perceived as a lack of effort to bring fugitive Malaysian blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin back for investigation over…
Nazlan Ghazali, judge who delivered guilty verdict at Najib’s SRC trial under MACC investigation
(MMO) - Malaysia’s anti-graft busters have opened an investigation paper into Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali over the contents of his bank account.
Malaysian…
Investigation Reveals SRC Judge Nazlan Received Over RM1 mil
(Berita Malaysia Online) - Malaysian police have allegedly found over RM1 million in SRC Trial Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali’s bank account.
Leaked police investigation papers revealed that…
Cops should seek UK’s help to probe RPK, says lawyer
He said Raja Petra, who blogs under the Malaysia Today portal, may have committed an offence under the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA), which provided for a maximum fine of RM50,000, or…
‘Bulldoze’ govt-PH MoU by July 31: Ahmad Maslan
Umno sec-gen accuses Pakatan Harapan of violating agreement by voting against Sosma motion
(The Vibes) - Just “bulldoze” the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the government and…
PM Ismail Sabri says can’t tell if documents on plot to topple Barisan real or fake
Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob said there is no certainty whether the “PAS leak” documents are real or not.
(MMO) - “PAS leak” refers to documents that went viral on social…
Nazlan Ghazali: Najib’s SRC trial judge lodges police report over ‘malicious’ blog post
(MMO) - Judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali — who heard and convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the misappropriation of RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s funds —…
Ex-CFO: Jho Low was ‘hidden hand’ in 1MDB
Azmi confirmed he believed that instructions from Low were from Najib and also affirmed that he believed Low to be the representative of Najib.
(MMO) - Low Taek Jho ― better known as Jho Low ―…
KPMG managing partner: Najib ordered me to have 1MDB 2013 audit signed; but we didn’t as 1MDB did not give info requested for months
Former finance minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had instructed audit firm KPMG to complete and sign off on its audit of 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) 2013 financial statements within two…
M’sians Want An Explanation As To Why Najib Can Buka Puasa With Royalty
"Istana Negara perlu jawap mengapa layanan diberi sebegitu rupa pada PM6. Rakyat memerhati. Apa mesej pada Rakyat dibawah? Kalau buat salah tidak apa kalau kabel kuat?"
(World of Buzz) - On 18…
Amanah no.2 breaks ranks with party boss over talks with Bersatu, PAS
Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub says that talks between Pakatan Harapan, Bersatu and PAS should be held sooner rather than later.
(MalaysiaNow) - Amanah deputy president Salahuddin Ayub has…
Why a third force opposition coalition makes sense
GI, although new, has potential to rally support from the urban-based middle class disenchanted with both the ruling and opposition coalitions.
Lim Teck Ghee and Murray Hunter
Warisan…
PAS veep told to solemnly swear there’s no plot against Umno
A Barisan Nasional leader has challenged PAS vice-president Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar to take an Islamic oath in denying that his party is plotting to topple Umno leaders.
(FMT) - Specifically,…
Malaysia beware: Sri Lankan economic crisis inflicted by self-serving elite
ONCE deemed a basic human needs success story, Sri Lanka (SL) is now in its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Nonetheless, SL’s ‘moment of truth’ now offers lessons for other…
Anwar will lead PKR for at least one more GE, says Fahmi Fadzil
Anwar Ibrahim will head PKR for at least one more election cycle as part of a succession plan, the party’s communications director said.
(FMT) - “Yes, we have a very clear succession plan…
Explain alleged plot to topple Umno, PAS told
Umno Supreme Council member Ahmad Shabery Cheek has called on PAS leaders to clarify leaked documents alleging a plot against top Umno leaders.
(FMT) - Shabery said since the documents involved the…
Love it or loathe it, Umno is in charge
K. Parkaran, Free Malaysia Today
Some Malaysians rejoiced, while others were worried when Umno’s hegemony of Malaysian politics was broken at the 2018 general election. The DAP in particular…
Report: Anwar shrugs off links to ‘Big Tent’ talks but won’t stop allies
(MMO) - Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed suggestions that he is the architect of the “Big Tent” strategy that seeks to unite all anti-Umno forces, Malaysiakini reported…
“UMNO digging a grave for Pakatan…with the latter providing shovels” (Part 1)
If you study Malaysian politics since the 1960s, you will realise that it has always been centred on the 3R (race, religion and royalty) strategy. UMNO has been using this narrative effectively for…
‘Formidable’ majority shelved over my conditions on judicial intervention: Anwar
“The root of it is this; it was due to these conditions that I failed to become prime minister."
(The Vibes) - During the political turmoil of 2020, which was triggered by the infamous Sheraton…