Archive - 8 March 2014

DCA: No word from Vietnam on oil slicks

DCA: No word from Vietnam on oil slicks

UPDATE 11.55PM The DCA says they never heard from Viet- namese authorities.
Stolen passports add twist to MH370 mystery

Stolen passports add twist to MH370 mystery

An Italian listed on the manifest was not on board, his passport was stolen last year.
Anxiety among families as fly notice lapses

Anxiety among families as fly notice lapses

Since there were no updates by 7pm, some families started to leave KLIA.
Search began at first light, says DCA

Search began at first light, says DCA

Contact with MH370 was lost at 0130hrs, but rescue efforts had to wait for first light.
PM: Vietnamese navy hasn't found wreckage

PM: Vietnamese navy hasn't found wreckage

The Vietnamese navy has disputed reports that MH370 had crashed...
Pakatan to boycott Parliament on Tuesday

Pakatan to boycott Parliament on Tuesday

As protest on conviction of Anwar and sentencing of Karpal on that day.
Anwar & Co to skip royal do to avoid PM, CJ

Anwar & Co to skip royal do to avoid PM, CJ

'I don't want to smile like a hypocrite with people who are cruel,' says Anwar Ibrahim.
Kit Siang aims for BN to lose deposit in Kajang

Kit Siang aims for BN to lose deposit in Kajang

This must be Pakatan's response to Anwar's conviction, says the DAP leader.
'No update' angers family members in Beijing

'No update' angers family members in Beijing

Relatives of Chinese nationals on MAS flight angry for not being kept informed.
Energy Commission must speak up on coal plant

Energy Commission must speak up on coal plant

Were goalposts shifted to give project to 1 Malaysia Development Bhd?
Umno's script on Sodomy II played out in court

Umno's script on Sodomy II played out in court

MP SPEAKS Fast- tracked hearing, 90-minute deliberation and just an hour...
MAS has one of Asia's best safety records

MAS has one of Asia's best safety records

Despite financial problems, MAS has one of the world's best safety record.
Mei Fun defends DAP's Kok over egg attack

Mei Fun defends DAP's Kok over egg attack

It's a case of subtle violence against women, says BN's Kajang candidate.
'Anwar's jailing was just a matter of time'

'Anwar's jailing was just a matter of time'

Don't blame the Kajang move for Anwar's conviction, says PKR's strategist.
Law expert: Courts have caused civil war before

Law expert: Courts have caused civil war before

Court of Appeal's haste in Anwar's case raises many concerns, says Aziz Bari.
Kin of MH370 passengers prepped to fly out

Kin of MH370 passengers prepped to fly out

They are told to be ready by 6pm to be sent to anticipated crash site...
Perkasa: Five years jail for Anwar is too humane

Perkasa: Five years jail for Anwar is too humane

'Anwar's criminal record, arrogance calls for near maximum punishment...'
Chew rebuts 'conspiracy' to keep Anwar away

Chew rebuts 'conspiracy' to keep Anwar away

He knew judgment will be delivered, yet he opted for by-election, she says.
Mainstream media not enemy, Pakatan told

Mainstream media not enemy, Pakatan told

Geramm tells opposition to cut mainstream journalists some slack.
Bersih is behind, but DART won't end with Bersih 4.0

Bersih is behind, but DART won't end with Bersih 4.0

Our aim is to help Election Commission draw up a ‘fairer’ electoral map, Bersih says.
No tears, move on, Wan Azizah tells Pakatan

No tears, move on, Wan Azizah tells Pakatan

UPDATED 4.55PM Anwar's conviction will be our strength, she tells convention.
Women leaders team up on domestic violence

Women leaders team up on domestic violence

Wife-beating is a behaviour that can be unlearned, says WAO.
Isma on why Muslim NGOs oppose liberalism

Isma on why Muslim NGOs oppose liberalism

This is from belief that liberalism is based on atheism, says Isma's Abdullah Zaik.
Rights groups blast persecution of Anwar

Rights groups blast persecution of Anwar

Actions an intolerable blot on Malaysian judiciary, says global human rights body.
Decision on M’sian duo's trial in Sweden in 2 weeks

Decision on M’sian duo's trial in Sweden in 2 weeks

Sukaguam says the prosecution will call 10 witnesses to testify on Monday.
Putrajaya: MAS crash reports unverified

Putrajaya: MAS crash reports unverified

The navy is verifying information that flight MH370 might have crashed off an isle.
Anwar conviction 'perverse', says Azmin

Anwar conviction 'perverse', says Azmin

UPDATED 3PM It goes against every principle of justice, says the PKR deputy chief.
'Ultraman, we are in dire need of your services'

'Ultraman, we are in dire need of your services'

FREE YOURSAY 'Well done, BN. Keep the world laughing at your stupidity.'
UN expresses concern over Karpal's sedition conviction

UN expresses concern over Karpal's sedition conviction

It wants the Malaysian gov’t to make good its promise to repeal the Sedition Act.
Conviction aimed to stop Anwar from becoming MB

Conviction aimed to stop Anwar from becoming MB

FREE YOURSAY ‘The verdict was already delivered even before the trial started.’