Archive - 25 December 2013

KLIA2 to be completed on time

KLIA2 to be completed on time

NONE MAHB targets to open KLIA2 for operations on May 2, 2014, following the missed completion date of April 30, 2013.
Tsunami warning system detects no seabed movement

Tsunami warning system detects no seabed movement

The early warning system did not detect any movement of the seabed in Lahad Datu where thousands of fish beached yesterday.
More reports lodged against anti-price hike rally

More reports lodged against anti-price hike rally

'People who love peace should prevent a coup through street protests which could disrupt harmony and public order, and create chaos in the country.'
PM: Rakyat must stress on common ground

PM: Rakyat must stress on common ground

The PM's national level Christmas open house speech urges Muslims and Christians to focus on their commonalities instead of differences.
Stage invader at Xmas open house nabbed

Stage invader at Xmas open house nabbed

A commotion broke out at the national level Christmas day open house resulting in the arrest of a senior citizen and a local activist.
Archbishop roasts Najib over 'Allah' row

Archbishop roasts Najib over 'Allah' row

The PM's insistence that 'Allah' is exclusive to Muslims, even if the rest of the world disagrees, is unstatesmanlike, says Archbishop Murphy Pakiam.
Church appeals to Malays for help on 'Allah' exclusivity

Church appeals to Malays for help on 'Allah' exclusivity

UPDATED 8PM The '11pct' of Malays who agree to the non-exclusivity of the term 'Allah' should speak up for Christians.
Water villages growing in Bum-Bum Island

Water villages growing in Bum-Bum Island

Despite attempts to persuade water village folk to live on land, the number of houses built over water are growing unabated.
Muslims must have faith in their faith, says KJ

Muslims must have faith in their faith, says KJ

Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin's unorthodox Christmas message explains why religious conviction is important for Malaysians.
Despite arrest, Turun chief says rally must go on

Despite arrest, Turun chief says rally must go on

Gerakan Turun Kos Sara Hidup (Turun) chief Azan Safar says the people must make a stand against policies contributing to higher cost of living.
Perkasa admits receiving gov't funds

Perkasa admits receiving gov't funds

Among others, Perkasa receives help from the National Security Council, National Civics Bureau and the Special Affairs Dept.
Strong wind and choppy sea alert in Borneo

Strong wind and choppy sea alert in Borneo

Thunderstorms in the waters of the Federal Territory of Labuan and Sarawak (Limbang, Miri, Bintulu, Mukah and Rejang).
Finally, judges are adhering to election laws

Finally, judges are adhering to election laws

FREE YOURSAY 'Over spending during campaigning in true sense means bribery. One should be punished for such act...’
Still too many hurdles ahead for polls petitions

Still too many hurdles ahead for polls petitions

FREE YOURSAY 'Can we see some light at the end of this long and dark tunnel to restore some shine to our much discredited judiciary?’
Turun chief's arrest a pre-emptive strike by BN

Turun chief's arrest a pre-emptive strike by BN

FREE YOURSAY ‘The rakyat do not need to do anything to topple the government. Umno is quite capable of doing it in its own way.’
So this is Xmas, and what have you done?

So this is Xmas, and what have you done?

COMMENT John Lennon sang 'Happy Christmas - War is Over' many years ago but wars are still raging in many places.
Muslim groups want court to throw out 'Allah' appeal

Muslim groups want court to throw out 'Allah' appeal

Six Islamic councils and a Chinese Muslim group have asked the Federal Court not to grant permission to hear the appeal.
Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

The Malaysiakini team wishes all our readers Merry Christmas. We're operating on skeleton staff today but shall be back in full force tomorrow.