Najib Razak appears secure, but looks can deceive The opposition has a chance to strike A ROUND of applause, ladies and gentlemen. Any typical leader of a typical democracy, when found with nearly $700m of ill-explained money from an unnamed foreign donor in his accounts, would experience a swift and fatal fall. Yet, nearly two… Continue reading Najib Razak appears secure, but looks can deceive – Economist
Month: January 2017
Harapan can beat BN in three-cornered fights after May, says Rafizi
Harapan can beat BN in three-cornered fights after May, says Rafizi Pakatan Harapan should gain enough support to beat BN in three-cornered fights by this coming May, said PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli. He said BN currently has a slim advantage over the opposition in a three-corner situation. However Rafizi said based on his observation, support… Continue reading Harapan can beat BN in three-cornered fights after May, says Rafizi
Court grants permission to contest EC’s unconstitutional redelineation of electoral boundaries
Court victory is our first step in fighting unconstitutional plans Yesterday, my Lembah Pantai constituency snagged a victory at the High Court of Malaya in the fight against the Election Commission’s (EC) unconstitutional redelineation of electoral boundaries – and more importantly, it was also a win for all of Kuala Lumpur. This decision marks the… Continue reading Court grants permission to contest EC’s unconstitutional redelineation of electoral boundaries
MACC, why focus on civil servants, not politicians
MACC, why focus on civil servants, not politicians Cuepacs can play a vital role in helping the government and MACC, to reduce corruption by encouraging more civil servants to become whistleblowers. COMMENT by Ramon Navaratnam Grand corruption can cripple our economy. Indeed, it is already causing the decline of public confidence and widening a growing… Continue reading MACC, why focus on civil servants, not politicians
1MDB, SRC alleged scams will never be properly dealt with if Umno still in power
1MDB, SRC and the bitter truth The first exposé of the – hmm! – ‘alleged’ 1MDB colossal scam exploded 23 months ago. The first time Malaysia’s prime minister himself, Najib Abdul Razak, was specifically named as a recipient of allegedly vast sums of money from 1MDB and SRC occurred 19 months ago. The first time… Continue reading 1MDB, SRC alleged scams will never be properly dealt with if Umno still in power
‘AG, MACC chief must explain why SRC case not prosecuted’
‘AG, MACC chief must explain why SRC case not prosecuted’ Attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Dzulkifli Ahmad must explain why the SRC International case was never brought to court, lawyer Haniff Khatri said. This was after Special Operations Division director Bahri Mohd Zin, 58, opted for early retirement last Friday reportedly… Continue reading ‘AG, MACC chief must explain why SRC case not prosecuted’
Form RCI on Felda and FGV, Putrajaya told
Form RCI on Felda and FGV, Putrajaya told The DAP has proposed the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate issues surrounding the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and its subsidiary Felda Global Ventures Holdings (FGVH) DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang said RCI’s main aim would be to listen to grievances… Continue reading Form RCI on Felda and FGV, Putrajaya told
Jho Low used ‘Eric Tan’ as proxy name for bank accounts, companies
Jho Low used ‘Eric Tan’ as proxy name for bank accounts, companies Penang-born billionaire Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, had used “Eric Tan” as a proxy name for opening bank accounts as well as corporate entities. This was revealed in a Singapore Court during the case of Falcon Private Bank branch manager… Continue reading Jho Low used ‘Eric Tan’ as proxy name for bank accounts, companies
The Accidental Whistleblower – TIME
The Accidental Whistleblower: How a Retired London Journalist Uncovered Massive Corruption Half a World Away A week before she was to give a keynote address at an anti-fraud conference in Singapore, Clare Rewcastle Brown received an anonymous email. “Dear Madam, I want to thank you for exposing all the corruption and wrongdoing in Malaysia,” it… Continue reading The Accidental Whistleblower – TIME
Former BSI banker caught up in Malaysian 1MDB scandal went on US$8.2m Gold Coast property splurge
Former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei caught up in Malaysian 1MDB scandal went on US$8.2m Gold Coast property splurge Yeo Jiawei’s foray into Australian property began with a US$1.3 million luxury oceanfront apartment in Surfers Paradise in 2014 A former banker from Singapore accused of laundering money linked to Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal used a tax haven… Continue reading Former BSI banker caught up in Malaysian 1MDB scandal went on US$8.2m Gold Coast property splurge
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