Archive - 24 March 2014

MAS' statement to victims' families

MAS' statement to victims' families

MH370 This was made to families before the PM's announcement on fate of the Boeing 777.
Confirmed: MH370 went down in Indian Ocean

Confirmed: MH370 went down in Indian Ocean

MH370 New analysis techniques on satellite data reveal this, says the PM.
Karpal files appeal on sedition conviction

Karpal files appeal on sedition conviction

The senior lawyer and DAP chief is appealing his March 11 conviction and fine.
Hisham agrees to PSC plan, but cabinet to decide

Hisham agrees to PSC plan, but cabinet to decide

MH370 The minister wants everybody to stand together on this matter.
Cartoonkini Coconut 22 Mac 2014

Cartoonkini Coconut 22 Mac 2014

MH370 co-pilot was new to Boeing 777

MH370 co-pilot was new to Boeing 777

MH370 But MAS stresses that Fariq meets all the requirements.
MH370 carried wooden pallets, 200kg of batteries

MH370 carried wooden pallets, 200kg of batteries

MH370 However, the minister warns against jumping to conclusions.
Ex-Sime Darby CEO loses appeal, to stand trial over CBT

Ex-Sime Darby CEO loses appeal, to stand trial over CBT

Md Raus ordered the case to be transferred back to the Sessions Court for trial.
‘DCA staff summoned to help probe, not under probe’

‘DCA staff summoned to help probe, not under probe’

MH370 Ahmad Zahid says the DCA staff were not under investigation.
Tee Keat: Face it MCA, Kajang a severe defeat

Tee Keat: Face it MCA, Kajang a severe defeat

The former MCA chief warns against gloating about 'negligible' gains.
Campaign pace in Balingian begins to pick up

Campaign pace in Balingian begins to pick up

BALINGIAN The stage is set for the Balingian by-election campaign to go full swing.
Egypt sentences 529 Morsi backers to death

Egypt sentences 529 Morsi backers to death

An Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood members to death.
No apostasy applications in 10 years

No apostasy applications in 10 years

No Muslim has applied to the Syariah Court to leave Islam in 10 years.
Dr M: M'sia to be a high- income country by 2020

Dr M: M'sia to be a high- income country by 2020

Dr Mahathir sets forth the vision for development which he adopted.
'Tense atmosphere may have caused low turnout'

'Tense atmosphere may have caused low turnout'

Kajang folk may not have voted due to heavy riot police presence, says NGO.
Kajang victory won't alter gov't structure, says MB

Kajang victory won't alter gov't structure, says MB

Instead of an adversary, it is now an ally who occupies the Kajang seat.
7-Eleven Malaysia gets IPO approval, targets May listing

7-Eleven Malaysia gets IPO approval, targets May listing

Having satisfied regulatory requirements, the company now aims to list in May
Police plan to tackle social disorder problems

Police plan to tackle social disorder problems

he IGP says the presence of illegal immigrants and beggars in the city could cause fear.
'Gov't approved RM559mil projects without tender'

'Gov't approved RM559mil projects without tender'

Building of 15 schools in S'wak approved by Prime Minister's Office, says Sarawak Report.
MACC beefing up case against ex-pol sec

MACC beefing up case against ex-pol sec

This was prompted by an instruction from the AGC to strengthen the case.
Anwar: Chinese support still 'catastrophic' for MCA

Anwar: Chinese support still 'catastrophic' for MCA

UPDATED 3.35PM ‘Still we won the popular vote across all races,’ he points out.
China plane spots 'relatively big' objects

China plane spots 'relatively big' objects

UPDATED 2.25PM MH370 The crew also spot smaller white ones.
MCA thanks voters, pledges to continue serving

MCA thanks voters, pledges to continue serving

Although MCA did not win the Kajang by-election, the results from the polls will help us set the direction for our party’s transformation. MCA will not stop improving ourselves and moving forward, and we hope to be able to do better in the future.
Smarter suitcase could end the era of lost bags

Smarter suitcase could end the era of lost bags

Suitcases with the electronics inside can be tracked with a smartphone app.
Electrical failure forces MAS plane to divert to HK

Electrical failure forces MAS plane to divert to HK

UPDATED 1.45PM Flight MH066 was scheduled to arrive in Incheon today.
MACC's 5-year conviction rate stands at 25pct

MACC's 5-year conviction rate stands at 25pct

UPDATED 3.30PM Kampar MP Ko Chung Sen says there were only 1,359 convictions.
Gov't to spend RM365 million on GST drive

Gov't to spend RM365 million on GST drive

UPDATED 3.40PM PARLIAMENT The items of expenditure include a computer system.
Focus on cloud-seeding at dam areas in April

Focus on cloud-seeding at dam areas in April

Among the dams would be the Muda Dam and Pedu Dam; and Klang Gates Dam.
Sabah, S'wak must call 1963 agreement review

Sabah, S'wak must call 1963 agreement review

Our rights under Malaysia Agreement not honoured, says Jeffrey Kitingan.
Tengku Azman Shah laid to rest at Klang Royal Mausoleum

Tengku Azman Shah laid to rest at Klang Royal Mausoleum

Tengku Azman Shah, 84, breathed his last at 2.31pm yesterday.
'M'sia must be cautious in accepting foreign help'

'M'sia must be cautious in accepting foreign help'

MH370 PAS parliamentarian Mahfuz Omar expresses wariness.
M’sia’s lack of expertise and experience exposed

M’sia’s lack of expertise and experience exposed

FREE YOURSAY ‘Crucial findings about MH370 all have been made by foreign nations.’
Lessons from Kajang polls - winners and losers

Lessons from Kajang polls - winners and losers

The results of the just-concluded Kajang by-election will subsequently be reduced to a diagnostic, academic exercise as arguments, justifications and interpretations keep hogging the mediascape.
Gov't tables RM2.39bil more for 2013 Budget

Gov't tables RM2.39bil more for 2013 Budget

UPDATED 3.45PM PARLIAMENT After overspending the RM251bil approved.
Straight 'A' students come by the truckload

Straight 'A' students come by the truckload

FREE YOURSAY ‘It's incredible how students today can score straight 'A's.’
Here are the reasons why exam grades top secret

Here are the reasons why exam grades top secret

FREE YOURSAY ‘What could be the reason for the secrecy? Let me guess.’
Australia still analysing French images

Australia still analysing French images

MH370 The search still focuses in the same area, despite French finding further north.
IGP on speculation and sedition

IGP on speculation and sedition

Why can’t he focus on his job?
Search area widens after French satellite find

Search area widens after French satellite find

MH370 Objects detected are 850km north of the current search area.
One night in Bukit Bintang

One night in Bukit Bintang

COMMENT Football matches provide entertainment for migrant workers.
Wan Azizah: 'Kajang move' a success

Wan Azizah: 'Kajang move' a success

Young voters and increase in Malay support a good sign, she says.
EC frowns on kangkung, but not vote buying

EC frowns on kangkung, but not vote buying

FREE YOURSAY 'Bribing voters is okay, but shouting kangkung is prohibited?'
Tears and anger in Beijing

Tears and anger in Beijing

DAY 17 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
A bittersweet victory in Kajang?

A bittersweet victory in Kajang?

COMMENT It was not clear who was more tired - campaigners or voters.