en-sg-hotdailynews: 2015-09-23 Singapore Southeast Asia

Canadian abducted in Philippines was trying to help others
The Globe and Mail
In retirement after a globe-trotting career, John Ridsdel was looking forward to joining a sailing rally in the equatorial waters between the Philippines and Indonesia's Sulawesi and West Papua. But, according to an acquaintance, Mr. Ridsdel missed the ...
'Help! Help!': Witness describes terrifying kidnapping of Canadians from ...   National Post
3 foreigners, Filipina abducted from Philippine resort   The Nation
Abu Sayyaf eyed in daring kidnap   AsiaOne
CNN
Toronto Star
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Rappler

So what if Najib is sent to prison in the US?
Malaysiakini (subscription)
COMMENT Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will be facing a corruption inquiry in the United States, according to The New York Times. My question is: So what if he is sent to prison? If this ever happened, Najib would be the first prime minister of ...
'FILTHY RICH' NAJIB & ROSMAH DASH OFF OVERSEAS BEFORE FOREIGN ARREST WARRANTS ...   Malaysia Chronicle
Thousands of ethnic Malays rally to support Malaysian leader   Ledger Gazette
Malaysian police fire water cannons at Malay protesters   Rapid News Network
malaysiandigest.com
Rappler
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Free Malaysia Today

Johor denies secession rumour from Malaysia
Malaysiakini (subscription)
The Johor state government has denied rumours surrounding the alleged intention of the state to secede from Malaysia to form its own country. State secretary Ismail Karim said the rumour was "completely untrue" especially since the state had agreed to ...
State secretary explains TMJ's directive on Jalur Gemilang   Astro Awani
Johor quashes talk of state leaving Malaysia   The Straits Times
Confusion over Johor's Jalur Gemilang directive explained   The Rakyat Post
Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia Chronicle
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New Malaysian opposition bloc formed
The Daily Star
A new Malaysian opposition alliance was launched yesterday, three months after its forerunner collapsed over policy disputes, as embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak faces rising accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement. The three-party ...

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The Malaysian Insider

Apex Court Upholds Khir Toyo's Conviction
malaysiandigest.com
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court yesterday upheld former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo's conviction for using his position to obtain land and a bungalow in Shah Alam eight years ago, but deferred its decision to Sept 29 to sentence him.
Khir offers community service to avoid jail after failing to fight conviction   The Star Online
IS SHAFEE SERIOUS? 'Don't jail Khir Toyo, let him give free dental service'   Malaysia Chronicle
Federal Court upholds Khir Toyo's conviction   The Sun Daily
Malay Mail Online
The Rakyat Post
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Headlines & Global News

Anger At Sumatran Tame Elephant Death Ignited After Yongki's Body Found ...
Headlines & Global News
Grief and anger rose up after Yongki, a tame elephant, was found dead at Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park in Indonesia. By Leah Nablo Yecla | Sep 22, 2015 06:15 PM EDT. Elephant. Anger ignited after Yongki, a Sumatran tame elephant, was found dead ...

Yongki, endangered Sumatran elephant and loyal 'park ranger,' killed by poachers   Washington Post
Yongki: Outrage at killing of 'friendly' endangered Sumatran elephant   Ledger Gazette
Killing of endangered Sumatran elephant sparks anger   Dispatch Times
Houston Chronicle (subscription)
Rapid News Network
The Dodo
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Inquirer.net

Reyes brothers extradited on Thursday
Inquirer.net
The deportation of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes and his brother, Coron ex-mayor Mario Reyes, the alleged masterminds of the killing of broadcaster Gerry Ortega, has been tentatively set for Thursday, according to Justice Secretary Leila de Lima.
Four years after Filipino broadcaster's murder, alleged masterminds arrested ...   Big News Network.com
Reyes brothers to be deported this week – DOJ   Philippine Star
VIDEO | Ortega family seeks justice from government after Reyes brothers' capture   InterAksyon
The Manila Times
Tempo
Business Mirror
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TODAYonline

Forming government with support of only one race not possible, says Muhyiddin
TODAYonline
KUALA LUMPUR — No single party can form the government by depending solely on the support of one race, Mr Muhyiddin Yassin said, at a time when Malaysia is facing increasing racial and religious challenges. The former deputy prime minister said this ...

MUHYIDDIN WARNS ANTI-CHINESE NAJIB: Ignore other races at your own peril   Malaysia Chronicle

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