Much has been made in the media about a RM14.5bn golden yacht being made in Europe for an “anonymous Malaysian businessman”. The first reports originated in the British tabloid press – but a London-based website, Motorboat & Yachting, claims the story is now confirmed to be fake.
RM14.5bn golden yacht story ‘fake’: Motorboat website
Vigil for PSM 6 at Dataran Merdeka
Tonight’s vigil calling for the immediate release of the PSM 6 was held at Dataran Merdeka.
Crowd holding vigil near Bukit Aman chased away
Some 100 people turned up tonight for a vigil near Bukit Aman to call for the immediate release of the PSM 6.
Protest in KL against refugee swap deal
A small demonstration was held outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in KL this afternoon to protest against the signing of an Australia-Malaysia refugees-for-asylum seekers swap deal.
Vigil at Dataran Merdeka for PSM 6
The vigils calling for the release of the PSM 6 continue, this time at Dataran Merdeka last night
A Samad Said to appear at ‘River meets Light’
Poet A Samad Said and his son Az Samad are due to make an appearance at Ombak-Ombak’s ‘River meets Light’ production along Prangin Canal next weekend.
Air Asia moves regional HQ to Jakarta: reports
Air Asia is moving its regional base to Jakarta, according to reports.
Crowds throng ceramahs, vigil
2030: A small but determined crowd is holding a candlelight vigil near the Central Market LRT in KL to protest the continuing detention without trial of the PSM 6.
Penang assam laksa a global Top 10 hit: CNN
Penang assam laksa has been ranked seventh – ahead of Thailand’s ‘tom yum goong’ – in a list of the “world’s 50 most delicious foods”, published by CNN.
Video: Bourdon speaks in Penang
French lawyer William Bourdon speaking two nights ago in Penang – just 24 hours before he was deported – about the progress of the Scorpene submarine investigations in France.