A momentous Merdeka Day COMMENT | Merdeka 2018 is momentous. I hope for the sake of Malaysia, it will be the final time citizens celebrate their national day with the exhilaration of deliverance from an oppressive political yoke still fresh in their minds. In 1957, the country was set free from British colonialists. There was… Continue reading A momentous Merdeka Day
Month: August 2018
This time, independence from an autocratic, kleptocratic govt
‘Second independence’ – Dr M urges youth of the nation to rise This year’s Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day would be the second independence for the nation, according to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “Before this, we claimed independence from the British, and this time, we gained independence from an autocratic, kleptocratic government,” he said… Continue reading This time, independence from an autocratic, kleptocratic govt
Such stupidity never seen before, Dr M says of Najib’s government
Such stupidity never seen before, Dr M says of Najib’s government BEIJING, Aug 21 ― Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad spoke today of the “stupidity” of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s government in negotiating contracts and deals which his administration is now trying to untangle. “Such stupidity has never been seen before in the history of Malaysia,”… Continue reading Such stupidity never seen before, Dr M says of Najib’s government
Eight criminal charges filed against Jho Low in absentia
Malaysia files criminal charges against Jho Low in absentia KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): Malaysian police today filed the first set of criminal charges against Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and his father over money allegedly stolen from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). The charges for money laundering were brought against Low and his father Tan Sri… Continue reading Eight criminal charges filed against Jho Low in absentia
Why money not kept in bank earning interest, Umno asked
Why money not kept in bank earning interest, Umno asked Aliran questions if Umno’s constitution allows the president to keep huge amounts of cash belonging to the party. PETALING JAYA: Penang-based pressure group Aliran has questioned Umno over the huge amounts of money kept in hard cash, including the millions of ringgit seized from former… Continue reading Why money not kept in bank earning interest, Umno asked
WSJ report: Jho Low fled Macau after May 9 poll result
WSJ report: Jho Low fled Macau after May 9 poll result … The Wall Street Journal reports that Malaysian authorities believe Low is being given refuge in China where is living as a free man. The report also provided scintillating details about Low’s alleged escape from Macau with his wife and two children following BN’s… Continue reading WSJ report: Jho Low fled Macau after May 9 poll result
RM3.5 million cash taken from Najib’s office on night of election
PMO heist: RM3.5m taken from Najib’s office on night of election EXCLUSIVE | The security personnel at the Prime Minister’s Department remanded by the MACC today had allegedly taken cash totalling RM3.5 million from the office of former premier Najib Abdul Razak on the night of the 14th general election. Sources told Malaysiakini that the… Continue reading RM3.5 million cash taken from Najib’s office on night of election
Najib has also been charged with money laundering – total of seven charges
‘Money laundering’ adds to Najib’s legal woes – total seven charges Najib Abul Razak has been slapped with three charges under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, with four earlier charges being amended. The former premier arrived at the Jalan Duta court complex in Kuala Lumpur this morning in… Continue reading Najib has also been charged with money laundering – total of seven charges
Here is how 1MDB money was used to buy Equanimity
Dear ex-PM, here is how 1MDB money was used to buy Equanimity KUALA LUMPUR: Super yacht Equanimity of fugitive financier Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) fame, was bought using four tranches of funds totalling US$262.4 million misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) between January and June 2014, according to lawyers representing the Malaysian government who… Continue reading Here is how 1MDB money was used to buy Equanimity
Why pay Arul Kanda RM5 million and immediately place him on ‘garden leave’?
Tell us why Arul Kanda deserved RM5m payout, Pua asks Najib KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak must explain why his administration awarded Arul Kanda Kandasamy a RM5 million contract to remain 1MDB president, DAP’s Tony Pua said today. The Damansara MP also demanded Najib explain how Arul “successfully”… Continue reading Why pay Arul Kanda RM5 million and immediately place him on ‘garden leave’?
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