Archive - 17 March 2014

South, central Asian countries did not detect MH370

South, central Asian countries did not detect MH370

Aviation officials in these countries as well as Taliban militants say they knew nothing about the plane.
Messages of hope and support continue pouring in

Messages of hope and support continue pouring in

MH370 Messages in various languages all make the same prayer for passengers.
Dr M: Be set for another world financial crisis

Dr M: Be set for another world financial crisis

Escalating prices and reduced purchasing power will be the cause, he warns.
Ammonia content in Langat River still high

Ammonia content in Langat River still high

The first and third stage of the water rationing plan will continue, says Syabas.
Timeline of final cockpit communication

Timeline of final cockpit communication

The final communication with MH370 could hold clues on the missing plane's fate.
Ex-footballer's suit against FAM to be heard on April 23

Ex-footballer's suit against FAM to be heard on April 23

Hafizi Roslee is seeking to quash the decision to ban him for life from football.
Man sues actress Zarina Anjouli over a BMW car

Man sues actress Zarina Anjouli over a BMW car

The suit is about negligence and fraud involving a luxury car belonging to his late father.
Mystery surrounds co-pilot's final words

Mystery surrounds co-pilot's final words

Was 'All right, good night' said under duress? Was Acars switched off before...
Cartoonkini MH370 new 16 Mac 2014

Cartoonkini MH370 new 16 Mac 2014

China urged to re-look into passenger manifest

China urged to re-look into passenger manifest

MH370 This and more salient points from the daily press conference by on MH370.
MP, ex-pilot bombard Air Force over MH370

MP, ex-pilot bombard Air Force over MH370

MH370 BBC, DAP ask: Why jets not sent to intercept unknown aircraft?
Malaysia in world's top three for cronyism, study finds

Malaysia in world's top three for cronyism, study finds

The Economist's crony capitalism index has us third on the list, above world giants.
March 19 decision on bail for ‘Tuhan Harun’ leader

March 19 decision on bail for ‘Tuhan Harun’ leader

Wheelchair-bound Harun was present in court today with the other accused.
Can Kak Wan become prime minister?

Can Kak Wan become prime minister?

Looking at the Court of Appeal’s decision in Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II case on March 7, 2014, it could a bellwether of the political scenario in the next few years. In reversing the ‘not guilty’ verdict, the court effectively barred Anwar from contesting in the Kajang by-election, and likely the next general election.
Pakatan MPs fume over MH370 briefing snub

Pakatan MPs fume over MH370 briefing snub

UPDATED 5.08PM MH370 The special briefing tomorrow is only for BN reps.
Beijing: Najib's disclosure painfully belated

Beijing: Najib's disclosure painfully belated

MH370 China's media says time was lost due to the 'lack of authoritative info.'
Obama's visit to Malaysia still on, says US official

Obama's visit to Malaysia still on, says US official

However, the dates and itinerary have not been finalised, says the US Embassy.
Kurup: I did not use the word 'race'

Kurup: I did not use the word 'race'

UPDATED 10PM KAJANG However, the minister did not explain further.
Bar Council: No position yet on Anwar’s conviction

Bar Council: No position yet on Anwar’s conviction

It refutes claims it has accepted Court of Appeal's ruling against the Opposition leader.
Police probe flight engineer on MH370

Police probe flight engineer on MH370

MH370 The flight engineer was among the passengers on the missing plane.
Wan Azizah: Is everything Anwar's fault?

Wan Azizah: Is everything Anwar's fault?

MH370 'They say Zaharie cried over the verdict. Millions of others did so, too'.
MCA sees red over fake 'Chew in bikini' photo

MCA sees red over fake 'Chew in bikini' photo

DAY 7 KAJANG What’s happening in the by-election campaign in Kajang?
Jahara sues Guan Eng for 'racist' granny remark

Jahara sues Guan Eng for 'racist' granny remark

The Penang state assembly opposition leader wants an apology from him.
Pakatan MPs willing to be hostages, if plane hijacked

Pakatan MPs willing to be hostages, if plane hijacked

UPDATED 2.55PM MH370 They want to ensure safety of the 239 people on board.
Plane's fate may remain unknown, for now

Plane's fate may remain unknown, for now

MH370 UPDATED 8.06PM Australia has accepted a request to take charge of the 'southern vector'
I'm a 'stronger underdog', says Chew

I'm a 'stronger underdog', says Chew

UPDATED 2.30PM KAJANG She stresses that she is here to 'contest and win'.
Pakatan: Why is 'tropical' MB studying snow?

Pakatan: Why is 'tropical' MB studying snow?

UPDATED 3.20PM PARLIAMENT Ahmad Said's trip to Antarctica draws flak.
Malaysia lets slip chance to intercept MH370

Malaysia lets slip chance to intercept MH370

MH370 ‘Air defence radar did nothing about the unauthorised flight.’
Development order for Langat 2 plant in limbo

Development order for Langat 2 plant in limbo

UPDATED 3.10PM Selangor won't sign it until the takeover goes through.
Zahid backs immigration's stolen passports version

Zahid backs immigration's stolen passports version

UPDATED 3.09PM MH370  Two Iranians who were on board MH370 entered Malaysia using stolen passports.
Penang threatens to pull plug on land swap project

Penang threatens to pull plug on land swap project

UPDATED 3.15PM ‘If this is not in the public interest, we might not approve it,’ says CM.
FBI regrets Malaysia won't let it help more

FBI regrets Malaysia won't let it help more

MH370 'More could have been achieved if Malaysia had agreed to receive help.'
Uproar over Kok's 'insult to Islam' video

Uproar over Kok's 'insult to Islam' video

UPDATED 2PM PARLIAMENT Tensions rise as deputy speaker refuses to...
'Ministry's about-turn betrays Selangor water deal'

'Ministry's about-turn betrays Selangor water deal'

Pakatan is angered at gov’t reluctance to use WSIA to acquire water companies for S’gor.
Welcome to Malaysia, land of the haze!

Welcome to Malaysia, land of the haze!

I wake up in the morning and I take in a deep breath of smog. I look outside and a film of haze coats the surroundings.
Pic of spoof MAS website mocks missing Boeing

Pic of spoof MAS website mocks missing Boeing

UPDATED 11. 50PM MH370 Netizens condemn Temasek Review for its 'insensitive' posting.
Straight fight for Balingian by-election

Straight fight for Balingian by-election

BALINGIAN PBB’s Yussibnosh Balo to face off against PKR’s Abdul Jalil Bujang.
Author believes pilots not responsible

Author believes pilots not responsible

MH370 Charlie Charters, whose novel is about a hijacking, shares his views.
Gov't complacent, cocky or pure incompetent?

Gov't complacent, cocky or pure incompetent?

FREE YOURSAY ‘We have reduced the chances of MH370 survivors to...’
PKR should take action if rep involved in protest

PKR should take action if rep involved in protest

If indeed a PKR assemblyperson has a hand in Saturday’s protest against Chief Minister Saudara Lim Guan Eng, by a group of people claiming to representing the Indian community, PKR should take stern action against the lawmaker.
Tohoku signs 10-year LNG deal with Malaysia

Tohoku signs 10-year LNG deal with Malaysia

LNG imports by Japan have jumped since the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Air quality continues to improve nationwide

Air quality continues to improve nationwide

UPDATED 3.40PM Only 10 areas record a moderate API reading at noon today.
Rains in Klang Valley no indication dry spell's over

Rains in Klang Valley no indication dry spell's over

Don't cheer yet, says the weather dept, it's just the end of the monsoon.
Anwar questions reports linking PKR to MH370

Anwar questions reports linking PKR to MH370

MH370 He dismisses claim connecting pilot’s support for him to the missing plane.
Pilot signed-off after tracker was disabled

Pilot signed-off after tracker was disabled

MH370 He bid air traffic control ‘good night’ after Acars was deactivated.
Zaid, vote BN for stability or for stupidity?

Zaid, vote BN for stability or for stupidity?

FREE YOURSAY 'Zaid, where's the stability now? The nation is hanging by a thread.'
Ridiculous to link Anwar to missing plane

Ridiculous to link Anwar to missing plane

FREE YOURSAY ‘Any guesses on who would have leaked this to Daily Mail?’