Archive - 20 March 2014

Bad weather hampers Australia's search

Bad weather hampers Australia's search

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority reports that locating the 24m object is a problem.
Dr M: It's not cronyism, we need rich people

Dr M: It's not cronyism, we need rich people

‘You can’t tax the poor. We need the rich!’ says the former premier.
If Aussies are right, SAR still a big challenge

If Aussies are right, SAR still a big challenge

UPDATED 9.11PM MH370 In the Indian Ocean, complex gear needed to recover it.
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Briefing focuses on new lead, black box

Briefing focuses on new lead, black box

MH370 Hishammuddin also cites the Air France 477 crash repeatedly.
Ruckus over PKR banner of tearful Wan Azizah

Ruckus over PKR banner of tearful Wan Azizah

UPDATED 7.30PM KAJANG It was among 30 banners removed in Sungai Chua.
Now Penang Umno blasts air base takeover move

Now Penang Umno blasts air base takeover move

Like the Pakatan state gov't, it's against redevelopment for luxury projects.
'Syariah Court must determine validity of conversion'

'Syariah Court must determine validity of conversion'

Arifin says it was premature for the Civil Court to entertain Siti Hasnah’s application.
Wan Junaidi gets brickbats from BN and Pakatan

Wan Junaidi gets brickbats from BN and Pakatan

UPDATED 5.45PM Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia urges reps to condemn the remarks.
Let not Syed Mokhtar take Bernas private

Let not Syed Mokhtar take Bernas private

COMMENT ‘Rice is a strategic commodity, with security undertones...’
MCA rep Leong sworn in as Kedah exco member

MCA rep Leong sworn in as Kedah exco member

Gurun rep Dr Leong Yong Kong, 54, takes his oath of office in Alor Setar.
Penang cops can only assist in ‘custodial death’ probe

Penang cops can only assist in ‘custodial death’ probe

SAC Mazlan Kesah says this is according to the standard operating procedure.
Court rejects bid by ‘Tuhan Harun’ leader for bail

Court rejects bid by ‘Tuhan Harun’ leader for bail

Judge Ab Karim Ab Rahman dismissed the application on grounds that it was not a specific requirement.
Pakatan moots PSC on MH370 crisis

Pakatan moots PSC on MH370 crisis

UPDATED 4.46PM PARLIAMENT It should be set up after SAR efforts are over.
Gov't admits giving Perkasa 'a little allocation'

Gov't admits giving Perkasa 'a little allocation'

UPDATED 4.26PM The money was to help it organise a seminar on unity.
Wan Ahmad wins suit against Mat Sabu and Mustafa

Wan Ahmad wins suit against Mat Sabu and Mustafa

Wan Ahmad was also ordered to pay RM20,000 in costs to the three defendants.
Guan Eng: Missionary schools merit gov’t aid

Guan Eng: Missionary schools merit gov’t aid

The Penang CM says they have contributed much and should not be marginalised.
Grieving families, chaotic scenes, scant news

Grieving families, chaotic scenes, scant news

MH370 COMMENT And, why were sobbing relatives whisked away from the media?
Security tightened after gatecrash incident

Security tightened after gatecrash incident

MH370 Several people forced their way into a press briefing in Sepang yesterday.
Chaos, karma and MH370

Chaos, karma and MH370

It is time to make peace with ourselves.
MH370 'irrelevant' to Kajang, says KJ

MH370 'irrelevant' to Kajang, says KJ

DAY 10 KAJANG Quotable quotes, events and incidents as they occur.
'Greed for money caused lives to be lost at concert'

'Greed for money caused lives to be lost at concert'

S’gor exco says federal gov't approved the event ‘in search of worldly profits’.
Claws are out with BN, Pakatan crying racism

Claws are out with BN, Pakatan crying racism

KAJANG Racial attacks grow, and Umno denies being behind some it is accused of...
Azmin: Unisel poll doesn't reflect people's sentiments

Azmin: Unisel poll doesn't reflect people's sentiments

UPDATED 4.10PM He says the poll was done based on a ‘small sampling’.
13,970 students get ‘A’ in all subjects in SPM 2013 exam

13,970 students get ‘A’ in all subjects in SPM 2013 exam

405 candidates scored Grade A+ (super distinction) in all the subjects.
Stop playing poker-and- checkmate with MH370

Stop playing poker-and- checkmate with MH370

As the weeks keep rolling on without any consolation and relief over the fate of 239 lives from so many countries, it is most disgusting to witness Malaysians playing political poker-and-checkmate using the MH370 mystery as their pawn.
We should have the radar capability, says Anwar

We should have the radar capability, says Anwar

MH370 ‘The problem is credibility of the leadership,’ he tells CNN.
MP to refer Wan Junaidi if rape remark not retracted

MP to refer Wan Junaidi if rape remark not retracted

UPDATED 4PM M Kulasegaran says he will do this unless a retraction is made.
Chew unveils '3E' to fight crime in Kajang

Chew unveils '3E' to fight crime in Kajang

KAJANG Voters are also told not to back someone who rallies for sympathy.
Journalists: Why can't the relatives talk to us?

Journalists: Why can't the relatives talk to us?

MH370 Yes terday’s suppression will reflect badly on Malaysia, foreign journalists say.
Possible debris found in roughest part of the world

Possible debris found in roughest part of the world

UPDATED 2PM MH370 The latest lead is spotted in 5km-deep ocean.
We helped Anwar enter Japan, says ministry

We helped Anwar enter Japan, says ministry

UPDATED 4.05PM PARLIAMENT He was barred from entering Japan on Jan 19.
Air quality generally good as at 7am

Air quality generally good as at 7am

Twelve areas recorded moderate API readings at 7am, according to the DOE.
Najib's kangkung gaffe shadows BN in Kajang

Najib's kangkung gaffe shadows BN in Kajang

KAJANG ‘Prices can change within the day,’ stress Muhyiddin Yassin.
Aluminium plant a hot issue in Balingian polls

Aluminium plant a hot issue in Balingian polls

BALINGIAN Sarawak PKR bids to swing some Iban and Melanau votes.
MH370 mystery exposes our catastrophic failures

MH370 mystery exposes our catastrophic failures

We are now praying for more and more miracles. And the prayers are getting more intense as each day passes because the reasons for such intensity to seek the Almighty’s intervention get more desperate. The safe return of MH370, more rainfall in the Klang Valley, recurring haze and hoping more tourists will visit Malaysia, to name a few.
Bekir's ex-wife files appeal on contempt

Bekir's ex-wife files appeal on contempt

This follows dismissal of case against him for not paying for son's maintenance.
Experts urge black box 'cloud' streaming

Experts urge black box 'cloud' streaming

MH370 This could help locate a plane while out of reach of ground-based radars.
So Pakatan is also at fault for concert deaths

So Pakatan is also at fault for concert deaths

FREE YOURSAY ‘Please don't stoop so low as to blame Pakatan for everything.’
Chew’s perverse logic on Kurup’s remark

Chew’s perverse logic on Kurup’s remark

FREE YOURSAY ‘Telling others to ‘vote your race’ is not racist but, rather, the opposite?’
FBI combing through flight simulator data

FBI combing through flight simulator data

MH370 They are also analysing the co-pilot's electronic media.
Absurd to say non-Malays 'less sensitive' to rape

Absurd to say non-Malays 'less sensitive' to rape

Deputy minister Wan Junaidi has sent out a very dangerous signal.
Search to continue at 5.30am tomorrow

Search to continue at 5.30am tomorrow

DAY 13 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Hisham should address Parliament on MH370

Hisham should address Parliament on MH370

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why waste time and money to brief BN MPs outside Parliament?’
Relatives of victims lose Batang Kali legal battle

Relatives of victims lose Batang Kali legal battle

London’s appellate court upholds British gov't's decision not to launch a probe.
Still awaiting an apology from Wan Junaidi

Still awaiting an apology from Wan Junaidi

FREE YOURSAY ‘Wan Junaidi, you have brought disgrace to Sarawakians.’
Anwar's JRA hostage crisis comparison 'illogical'

Anwar's JRA hostage crisis comparison 'illogical'

MH370 Japanese Red Army crisis can't be compared with MH370, says Noh Omar.
Conspiracy theories galore on social media

Conspiracy theories galore on social media

MH370 COMMENT There’s an onus many users are yet to come to grips with.