Archive - 31 March 2014

Johor to launch strategic growth plan by year-end

Johor to launch strategic growth plan by year-end

This is aimed at driving economic growth and making Johor a high-income state.
Tangau takes over as Upko president

Tangau takes over as Upko president

Wilfred Madius Tangau today officially takes over the helm of the party.
Minister deflects probe queries despite grilling

Minister deflects probe queries despite grilling

UPDATED 7.45PM MH370 The authorities continue to be tight-lipped.
Three cases of wi-fi 'hacking' sentenced in court

Three cases of wi-fi 'hacking' sentenced in court

PARLIAMENT It was detected that most wi-fi hacking were carried out by using devices such as a wi-fi booster.
Poll shows close contest between Golkar and PDI-P

Poll shows close contest between Golkar and PDI-P

'Golkar and PDI-P took turns to be the number one and number two.'
Adenan reiterates will keep racists out of Sarawak

Adenan reiterates will keep racists out of Sarawak

'But he (Ibrahim) will find out what will happen next time when he comes to Sarawak.'
'Other nationalities had no complaints'

'Other nationalities had no complaints'

The acting transport minister indicates that only families from China had grievances.
Hisham rebuffs apology demand, defends PM

Hisham rebuffs apology demand, defends PM

UPDATED 7.50PM MH370 He notes that Najib never said the plane crashed.
Bukit Katil MP files bid to set aside charge

Bukit Katil MP files bid to set aside charge

Shamsul Iskandar, 40,claimed that the charge made against him was flawed.
Jakim allocates RM885mil for missionary activities

Jakim allocates RM885mil for missionary activities

Jamil Khir Baharom says it included RM540 million for all states.
Over 77pct of workers in oil palm sector are foreigners

Over 77pct of workers in oil palm sector are foreigners

Douglas Uggah Embah says this showed the dependence of the sector on foreign workers.
Musa & Mahathir - two grumpy old men

Musa & Mahathir - two grumpy old men

Spat is about the drama behind the scenes.
Amended PCA to come into force on Wednesday

Amended PCA to come into force on Wednesday

PARLIAMENT Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says the Act will be gazetted tomorrow.
Shah Alam Hospital to be fully completed on Sept 24

Shah Alam Hospital to be fully completed on Sept 24

PARLIAMENT Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin says the building had already been completed.
Black box developer doubts it will be found

Black box developer doubts it will be found

MH370 He says really difficult to find it in very deep water, in wide search area.
'Have RCI on Memali while Dr M, Musa still alive'

'Have RCI on Memali while Dr M, Musa still alive'

Lim Kit Siang says key witnesses are aging and needs to be probed.
Principal defends pilot over terrorism claim

Principal defends pilot over terrorism claim

MH370 The PFS headmaster comes to the defence of Zaharie.
MP wants minister's head over 'electoral apartheid'

MP wants minister's head over 'electoral apartheid'

UPDATED 4.45PM PARLIAMENT Kian Ming wants Shahidan's resignation.
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Karpal, Anwar remain as MPs pending appeal

Karpal, Anwar remain as MPs pending appeal

PARLIAMENT The deputy speaker makes the ruling after Karpal seeks clarification.
Penangites decry RM8.50 toll rate for 2nd bridge

Penangites decry RM8.50 toll rate for 2nd bridge

Motorists have been using the bridge for free, and this will end tonight.
'News portals have not fabricated stories, Zahid'

'News portals have not fabricated stories, Zahid'

Johor DAP's Wong Shu Qi trashes excuses for withholding print permits.
Condolences pour in for 'fearless' Irene Fernandez

Condolences pour in for 'fearless' Irene Fernandez

'May your work inspire us to work harder for a better Malaysia.'
Proton and Hyundai face off

Proton and Hyundai face off

KINIBIZ This might serve as a wake-up call to the national car industry.
RM2.8mil spent on PM's Hari Raya 'open house'

RM2.8mil spent on PM's Hari Raya 'open house'

PAS' Mahfuz Omar questions the rising cost of celebrating Hari Raya.
Ex-judge: Give converts special rights as Malays

Ex-judge: Give converts special rights as Malays

Mohd Noor Abdullah says some gov't officers don't see them as bumiputera.
Pilot's daughter: I will not forgive British tabloid

Pilot's daughter: I will not forgive British tabloid

MH370 Aishah Zaharie lashes out at Daily Mail for 'making up stories out of thin air'.
Why gov't, MBPJ ignoring dengue, fire hazard?

Why gov't, MBPJ ignoring dengue, fire hazard?

I am writing about a water catchment area used for fishing in Ara Damansara and it is attracting mosquitoes as well as the developers having a makeshift home for contractors next to the condo, which poses a security threat and is probably illegal.
Tight security at bizarre royal divorce case

Tight security at bizarre royal divorce case

UPDATED 4.48PM The former sultanah is denied entry to the courtroom.
To get it right, first realise what went wrong

To get it right, first realise what went wrong

FREE YOURSAY ' Gov’t must learn from criticism of its handling of MH370 crisis.'
Veteran activist Irene Fernandez passes away

Veteran activist Irene Fernandez passes away

UPDATED 12.55PM She had been warded at the Serdang Hospital since last Tuesday.
Pakatan wants 'turn back' dep minister to face music

Pakatan wants 'turn back' dep minister to face music

UPDATED 350PM MH370 It wants him to face Rights and Privileges Committee.
PKR Youth says Anwar can run for party president

PKR Youth says Anwar can run for party president

He's subject to disqualification for sodomy conviction, but exemption possible.
Gov't tables GST Bill in Parliament

Gov't tables GST Bill in Parliament

UPDATED 3.30PM PARLIAMENT The Bill was tabled by deputy finance minister.
Aussie PM: Najib's right on where plane 'ended'

Aussie PM: Najib's right on where plane 'ended'

UPDATED 2.10PM MH370 Abbott backs Najib's conclusion on the fate of the plane.
Minister urges voting along racial lines

Minister urges voting along racial lines

UPDATED 12.15PM PARLIAMENT Shahidan provides his own remedy for unity.
Anger as SPDP re-admits sacked G4

Anger as SPDP re-admits sacked G4

A group representing 30 divisions says this goes against the party constitution.
US finds no evidence of terrorism in MH370

US finds no evidence of terrorism in MH370

MH370 US lawmakers find no trace of foul play to date.
In hot water over 'family extermination' posting

In hot water over 'family extermination' posting

FREE YOURSAY ‘Nine familial extermination’ is evil and vindictive to the extreme.
'What about the possibility of structural failure?'

'What about the possibility of structural failure?'

MH370 The poser goes out to those probing why the plane has disappeared.
Last words from cockpit not 'all right, goodnight'

Last words from cockpit not 'all right, goodnight'

DAY 24 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
What we want, Hisham? How about you resigning

What we want, Hisham? How about you resigning

FREE YOURSAY 'We also want your hibernating cousin to take full responsibility.'