en-sg-hotdailynews: 2015-09-26 Singapore Southeast Asia

MCA chief, why not ban democracy as well
Malaysiakini (subscription)
FellowMalaysian: Short of calling PM Najib Razak a liar, MCA chief Liow Tiong Lai has openly denied and refuted the Umno leader's claim that the Sept 16 rally was peaceful and the participants were well-behaved. The rally's objectives was aimed at ...

NAJIB - AN UMNO-BRED & PROTECTED 'PARIAH': SUCH A USELESS PM, YET M'SIA CANNOT ...   Malaysia Chronicle
MCA is stuck with BN but can still restore credibility, say analysts   The Malaysian Insider
The Big Read: On Malaysia Day, a reminder of racial politics at play   TODAYonline
Free Malaysia Today
Malay Mail Online
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AsiaOne

Lawyers of Koh Tao murder accused given more time
AsiaOne
Burmese migrant workers Zaw Lin, right, and Wai Phyo arrive at the Koh Samui Provincial Court in Thailand. Photo: Reuters. Lawyers of Koh Tao murder accused given more time. Reuters | Saturday, Sep 26, 2015. Reuters Saturday, Sep 26, 2015.
Thai judge extends British backpacker murder trial   The Guardian
Defence lawyer in Thailand tourist deaths trial disputes translator use   Irish Independent
Defense at Thai tourist murder case disputes translator use   New Zealand Herald
Sydney Morning Herald
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Push for tribunal on MH17
The Star Online
NEW YORK: Some countries whose nationals were killed in the MH17 air disaster may create their own prosecution tribunal to seek criminal accountability, according to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. Bishop, who is in New York for the United ...

Netherlands to Repatriate More MH17 Bodies   NDTV
New human remains MH17 victims found   Xinhua
MH17: Countries may form own tribunal   Channel News Asia

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AsiaOne

Johor records moderate air readings
AsiaOne
JOHOR BARU - The air quality in Johor has improved with the air pollutant index (API) falling back into the moderate range compared to Friday's "very unhealthy" and "unhealthy" readings. As of 9am, Kota Tinggi recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API ...
Singapore shuts schools, distributes free masks for haze   WALB-TV
Haze situation improves on Saturday as 24-hour PSI drops below 200   The Straits Times
Hazy conditions expected on Saturday: NEA   Channel News Asia
Dispatch Times
Ledger Gazette
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Thailand shrine bombing: Man in custody confesses, police say
CNN International
Bangkok (CNN) A man who has been in police custody in Thailand since August 29 has been identified as the primary suspect in a bombing that killed 20 people at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine last month, Thai police said Friday. After the man admitted he was ...

Thai Police to Charge Suspect in Shrine Bombing Case   Voice of America
Bangkok Erawan Shrine bomb: Main suspect is in custody, police say   BBC News
Detainee in Bangkok bombing 'confesses' he planted the bomb   The Straits Times
Channel News Asia
Washington Post
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Malaysian police at the ready for any protest
AsiaOne
On watch: Policemen patrolling the area around Petaling Street. DCP Law said social media will also be monitored. Photo: The Star/ANN. Malaysian police at the ready for any protest. The Star/ANN | Saturday, Sep 26, 2015. The Star/ANN Saturday, Sep 26 ...

Business leaders 'hope gathering will not proceed'   The Star Online
Red shirts urged to end protest threat   The Straits Times
Malaysian police arrest Red Shirt rally spokesman Jamal   Channel News Asia
TODAYonline
Malay Mail Online
The Borneo Post
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Brothers take MAS to court over disappearance of MH370
AsiaOne
KUALA LUMPUR - Two teenage brothers are among those suing Malaysia Airlines System Bhd, the Government and three others for breach of contract and negligence following the disappearance of Flight MH370. They are among five plaintiffs seeking a ...

Family of Three MH370 Passengers Sue Malaysia Airlines   NDTV
MH370: Relatives sue Malaysia Airlines   The Punch
Five family members of MH370 victims sue MAB   Free Malaysia Today

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Dr M didn't make Najib PM, Malaysians did, minister says
TODAYonline
KUALA LUMPUR — Dr Mahathir Mohamad does not have the right to demand Mr Najib Razak's resignation as he was not the person responsible for appointing the latter to the position, United Malays National Organisation's (UMNO) Dr Salleh Said Keruak ...

PM to state Malaysia's stand   The Star Online
Vaughn Palmer: Malaysian government scandal grows as BC awaits final decision ...   Vancouver Sun
Voters made Najib PM, not Dr Mahathir, says minister   The Malaysian Insider
iFreePress.com (blog)
The Globe and Mail
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Aquino pulling Mar Roxas up in ratings
Inquirer.net
As President Benigno Aquino III receives a high public satisfaction rating, so does administration coalition standard-bearer Mar Roxas in voters' preference surveys. For Malacañang, it is safe to conclude that this indicates the people's recognition ...
Grace tops Pulse survey   Tempo
Poe's rating down   Philippine Star
PH opinion polling: A crisis of trust   The Manila Times
ABS CBN News
Manila Bulletin
Sun.Star
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Mahathir easily forgets, says 1MDB
The Star Online
PETALING JAYA: 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) have expressed regret that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad easily forgets and continues to recycle unproven allegations in attacks against them. The state investment fund however said they would ...

1MDB says will help jog memory of Dr M who 'keeps forgetting' facts   Malay Mail Online
1MDB Regrets Dr M Easily Forgets   malaysiandigest.com
Dr Mahathir still using stale, unproven allegations, says 1MDB   The Malaysian Insider
The Rakyat Post
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