DOZENS of Indonesians had staged a protest at the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta over the publication and sale of a book by Cheeming Boey titled When I Was A Kid 3 . The illustrated book chronicles the author's childhood in Malaysia and was published a decade ago. Apparently, the protestors have taken offence to a specific set of illustrations that refers to the author's Indonesian maid as a primate for her ability to expertly scale coconut trees. Putrajaya's response had been to ban said book.

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KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance's (Muda) Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has called on the unity government to live up to its promises made after the 15th general election. Among others, he said, were reforms promised but have yet to be fulfilled. 'Earlier, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said told the Dewan Rakyat in her winding-up address that the Madani government is one that walks the talk, and with that, the government will bring about all kinds of reforms and one of it being the separation of judiciary and public prosecutors.

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We refer to the statement issued by Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Suhaily Zain yesterday where he stated that the 'application' submitted for the upcoming rally on Sept 16 was rejected as it failed to meet requirements under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (PAA). Firstly, the police are either ignorant or misconstruing the law; there is no 'application' to be made for an assembly under the PAA. The requirement states that the police must only be notified of the assembly.

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JOHOR BARU — Umno's Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed reminded Malaysians that they have all become victims of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during his 40 plus years in the political scene since the 1980s. He claimed that despite being in power for 22 years, and even hailed as the best prime minister of all time, Dr Mahathir still wants to fulfil the last goal in his life which is to destroy Umno. Nur Jazlan said Dr Mahathir, despite his age, is now willing to do anything for his personal satisfaction, including supporting PAS, the party that he himself had despised at one time.

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A Russian diplomat warned that if his country is declared a state sponsor of terrorism, it could not only harm US-Russo relations but potentially sever them completely.  On Friday, Alexander Darchiyev, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's North American department told the TASS news agency: 'I would like to mention the legislative initiative currently being discussed in Congress to declare Russia a ‘country sponsor of terrorism.' If passed, it would mean that Washington would have to cross the point of no return, with the most serious collateral damage to bilateral diplomatic relations, up to their lowering or even breaking them off.

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PAS' Hadi claims non-Muslims, non-Bumiputera make up the bulk of ‘roots of corruption' KUALA LUMPUR– PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has called today for corruption to be eradicated holistically, likening it to a disease and labelled those involved as committing a huge sin. However, the Marang MP also accused non-Muslims and non-Bumiputera of making up the bulk of what he called as 'roots of corruption' — those who chase illicit gains — to the detriment of the country's economy and politics.

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GE15: Langkawi not easy for Dr M this time around IT is quite sad to see this once great man begging for support from his long-time nemesis. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has reached out twice to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to join forces in the general election. And he has been rebuffed twice. Anwar has been too kind to say an outright 'No' but those around him have been vocal that they want nothing to do with Dr Mahathir. The dance of war between these two men has been going on for more than 20 years. Their conflict has distorted the country's politics for too long and it needs to end.

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Commotion breaks out at Batu Pahat PKR office over ‘parachute' candidates for GE15 Malay Mail understands that the issue began several days ago after 10 names were said to have been submitted to the PKR leadership as potential parliamentary candidates for Batu Pahat, a federal constituency that is highly coveted by Pakatan Harapan (PH). However, out of the 10 names, only one potential candidate is said to be a Batu Pahat local. The candidate has been identified as the current Batu Pahat PKR division chief Khairuddin Abdul Rahim, who is also the former Senggarang assemblyman.

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KUALA LUMPUR — Incumbent Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim claimed today that the Barisan Nasional operation centres in his seat have shut down, appearing to confirm speculation he was being dropped as a candidate. In remarks suggesting the threat of a boycott during the campaign for the 15th general election, the caretaker federal territories minister said the development was unprecedented in the history of the coalition. 'Today's a very, very sad day. All of BN's operation centres in Arau are closed and the flag has been lowered.

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That's why no one can predict whether people will generally vote for a candidate or along party lines. WOULD you vote for a coalition/party or the candidate? Or do both factor in? In the 15th General Election (GE15), the choices in my constituency, the Penampang parliamentary seat, are (in the order they appear on the ballot paper): Paka-tan Harapan (specifically, component party Upko), independent, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (component party Sabah Star) and Parti Warisan. The candidate choices are Datuk Ewon Benedick of Pakatan, Richard Jimmy who is an independent, Kenny Chua of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), and incumbent Datuk Darell Leiking of Warisan.

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Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home pass holders allowed to work, invest in state starting Sept, says local minister The Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said this was one of the three refinements proposed for the enhanced requirements and regulations of the S-MM2H Programme to ensure it would continue to benefit the state. 'This is subject to several terms and conditions. (Firstly), they must be professionals or investors and also subject to approval from the State Government of Sarawak.

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Russia has banned investors from so-called unfriendly countries from selling shares in key energy projects and banks until the end of the year, stepping up pressure in the sanctions stand-off with the West. Western countries and allies, including Japan, have piled financial restrictions on Russia since it sent troops into Ukraine in late February. Moscow retaliated with obstacles for Western businesses and their allies leaving Russia, and in some cases seized their assets. The decree, signed by President Vladimir Putin and published on Friday, immediately bans investors from countries which supported sanctions on Russia from selling their assets in production sharing agreements (PSA), banks, strategic entities, companies producing energy equipment, as well as in other projects, from oil and gas production to coal and nickel.

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Last week, two social media postings about the former premier made their rounds. It's unbelievable the number of people – including those who are supposedly well- informed – who swallow hook, line and sinker these misleading and deceitful messages. Judging from the comments on some portals, there are Malaysians who believe them. The first was a posting that claimed 'Najib isn't in a cell. A good friend whose cousin is a senior prison officer at Kajang said Najib is given a house within the prison grounds.

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Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said comments attacking the judicial system without understanding the judgment are based solely on sentiments. She also said the statements made showed that they had not read the reasoning of the judgment and did not understand the law, thus leading to irrelevant statements and comments. 'My personal opinion is that the comments made by people who don't understand show their lack of understanding because they don't read the judgment. 'If they don't read, they don't understand; if they don't understand, they will make comments that are inappropriate and irrelevant to the issue.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said is questioning why the attorney general (AG) appointed was not from 'one of our own'. She said in other parts of the world, a prime minister would appoint 'his own person' to be the AG. 'If the power to change the AG is in the hands of the prime minister, why didn't he change the AG when this was under his jurisdiction? 'I just want to ask this, why can't the AG be changed?' she said to loud applause from the floor at the Umno special briefing on Saturday (Aug 27).

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On Friday, President Xi met with visiting Lula in Beijing, during which he called him an old friend on more than one occasion and said he is ready to work with Lula from their strategic vantage point to steer and create a new future for China-Brazil relations in the new era, and to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples. President Xi noted that as comprehensive strategic partners, China and Brazil share extensive common interests. China always views and develops relations with Brazil from a strategic and long-term perspective, and sees the relationship as a high priority on its diplomatic agenda.

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What would the rakyat do if he is released prematurely? A substantial number of Malaysians spent a better part of 10 years to raise awareness and champion the successful prosecution of former prime minister Najib Razak. They won after great sacrifices. He has been incarcerated for seven months now. An effort is underway to give him a pardon. The cost-benefit analysis to a pardon decision holds a whole government hostage as it increasingly appears a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.

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PAS calls for politicians on trial to be barred from standing for election PAS ulama council leader Ahmad Yahya has urged the government to tighten rules for politicians involved court cases, saying that they should be disqualified from contesting in the general election.  Council leader Ahmad Yahya said the government should tighten the rules for politicians involved in court cases.'This includes those who are currently on trial for misconduct, embezzlement, corruption. They should not be given the chance to stand for election because we fear they will use their position to avoid being prosecuted.

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Rosmah back in court to support Najib in 1MDB trial KUALA LUMPUR: A day after being convicted on three charges of corruption, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor appeared at the High Court here for the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) audit tampering trial involving her husband, Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Rosmah arrived at the court complex wearing a baju kurung with red and yellow floral print on Friday (Sept 2). Their daughter Nooryana Najwa and her son arrived separately. Rosmah, 71, and Nooryana have never failed to appear in court for all the proceedings involving Najib.

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Tok Mat gives clearest hint on contesting parliamentary, Rantau state seats BN deputy chairperson Mohamad Hasan today gave his clearest hint yet that he will defend the Rantau state seat and contest a parliamentary seat in the 15th general election (GE15). Mohamad, who has successfully defended Rantau since 2004, is optimistic about retaining the state seat, as he was confident the multi-racial electorate there will continue to throw its support behind BN. 'Malay voters here make up only about 51 percent, so it needs to be managed well.

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Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo, reporting from Kyiv, says Ukrainian officials have 'no doubts' over the outcomes of the referendums being held in four Russian-occupied regions. 'Ukrainian officials will tell you that Russia already has the results and this is all, in their words, just one big show,' Elizondo said. 'These referendums are not legal by Ukrainian law, by constitutional law in Ukraine a referendum can only happen when it is approved by the Ukrainian parliament, which of course, these have not been,' he added.

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Muhyiddin goes for broke THE two men were seen to be too close for the comfort of many in Umno but Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob appears to have stepped out from the shadow of his predecessor, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Their public and rather terse verbal exchange last week caused a stir even though Malaysians are quite used to former prime ministers running down the government, something that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad does on a regular basis. However, it was the first time Muhyiddin had openly criticised Ismail Sabri for failing to manage the economy and jaws dropped when Ismail Sabri returned fire, reminding the former prime minister that he was partly responsible as the chairman of the National Recovery Council.

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IN the aftermath of the last general election – in which Barisan Nasional, particularly Umno, was on the receiving end of an absolute drubbing – leaders of the grand old party rightly called for concerted efforts to win back the voters.Hence, in the ongoing Umno general assembly, there were calls for the party to purge itself of traitors to achieve unity of purpose and gain the confidence of supporters, as well as ordinary Malaysians.Other Umno delegates, such as Khairy Jamaluddin, are keen to strengthen the party through democratic practices.

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PETALING JAYA: In an amusing exchange on Twitter, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan and Steven Sim recited poetry to each other in a move to set aside differences between them. The two newly appointed deputy finance ministers said in their poems that they would forget the rift between them (lupa sengketa in Malay) and work together for the benefit of the people. It all started when Sim tweeted the following poem in Malay: 'Sama-sama dayung bahtera, Dayung arah kota permata; Sama-sama bangun negara, Junjung titah lupa sengketa,' before adding 'Let's work together DS @ahmadmaslan.

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Look Who's Talking – Only PAS Hadi Can Form A Minority Govt Supported By Robbers, Pirates, Gangsters, Secret Societies Leaders of PAS Islamist party should stop proving that they are a bunch of sore losers who cannot accept the fact that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) had chosen Anwar Ibrahim over Muhyiddin Yassin as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. They also cannot accept the fact that the Monarch was wise in choosing moderate Islam over Islamic extremism for the betterment of the country.

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There is speculation that Tengku Zafrul Aziz may be included in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's Cabinet. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: A former MP has cautioned that the reappointment of Tengku Zafrul Aziz as the finance minister would be bad for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the government he leads. This comes amid increasing speculation that Tengku Zafrul could be reappointed to the post. He served as the finance minister in the governments led by former prime ministers Muhyiddin Yassin and Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Irene Cara,‘ Flashdance … What A Feeling' and ‘Fame' singer dies at 63 Irene Cara, the award-winning artiste best known for her hit Flashdance … What A Feeling has died. She was 63. Cara's death was confirmed by her publicist, Judith Moose on social media. Moose said Cara died at her home in Florida. 'It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara,' Moose said in a statement. 'The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home.

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Umno has not nominated DPM candidate – source Umno's top brass has not nominated a candidate for the deputy prime minister position yet, according to a senior Umno leader who spoke to Malaysiakini on condition of anonymity. 'It is up to the prime minister,' said the source. When asked specifically if Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, as the highest ranking BN leader, should be nominated to the post, the source remarked: 'Ask the PM'. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to name two deputy prime ministers – one from BN and another from East Malaysia.

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Politicians playing on sentiments 'IS there a religious war on in Malaysia?' a 40-something friend I recently visited in Iloilo City in the Philippines asked me. 'Why do you say that?' I asked. 'That's what I read in the news,' he said. I explained to him that the religious and racial noises turning up in headlines are being made by politicians from both sides of the Malaysian political divide. 'Malaysians of all religions and races live in harmony, and their main worry in life is the rising cost of living.

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Caretaker Kedah menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has rejected PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli's challenge to a live televised debate during the election campaign period. Speaking to  Malaysiakini , Sanusi said that holding a debate would not improve the nation's economy. 'He should focus on taking care of his Economy Ministry and put his magical formulas to good use. 'Why bother debating during the state elections? These elections are not intended to pick an economy minister. 'The country's economy is critical right now; debating with me will not change the country's economic position,' he said.

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