Archive - 1 April 2014

US ambassador pays tribute to Irene Fernandez

US ambassador pays tribute to Irene Fernandez

Joseph Y Yun says her passion and dedication for human rights will be missed.
2014-04-01

2014-04-01

Kedah wants federal gov’t to review Padi Cultivators Act

Kedah wants federal gov’t to review Padi Cultivators Act

Mukhriz Mahathir says the act was no longer popular with farmers.
Coroner’s Court rules M Ragu’s death due to natural causes

Coroner’s Court rules M Ragu’s death due to natural causes

The coroner found that the detainee, M Ragu, died from lung embolism.
Gov't finally releases MH370 transcript

Gov't finally releases MH370 transcript

UPDATED 6.30PM MH370 The gov't maintains the plane was diverted.
BNM denies ‘directive’ to hike car financing rates

BNM denies ‘directive’ to hike car financing rates

BNM in a statement today says there is no such directive.
56pct polled are not happy with economy

56pct polled are not happy with economy

The economy tops the list of concerns for those surveyed by Merdeka Center.
Guts of fishes in crash site waters may give clues

Guts of fishes in crash site waters may give clues

The multinational search for a clue in the Indian Ocean to establish the fate of MH370 is now in its fourth week. So far the unprecedented multinational search in the vast and desolate ocean has not provided any positive clue, despite the repeated satellite sightings of various objects floating in the deep ocean.
Poll: Majority unhappy at gov't handling of MH370

Poll: Majority unhappy at gov't handling of MH370

UPDATED 6.46PM MH370 Results varied according to race, Merdeka Center finds.
Growing dissatisfaction with PM, survey shows

Growing dissatisfaction with PM, survey shows

UPDATED 4.40PM At 44 percent, Najib Razak's popularity is at an all-time low.
Students want USM to explain death in campus

Students want USM to explain death in campus

Pharmacy student John Yip, 23, was found dead near a hostel yesterday.
Bung: Racial voting better for mixed-raced voters

Bung: Racial voting better for mixed-raced voters

UPDATED 7PM PARLIAMENT He says his clan could have more reps.
KLIA2 cost not a leakage, says PAC chief

KLIA2 cost not a leakage, says PAC chief

UPDATED 4.20PM PARLIAMENT Nur Jazlan says the issue did not arise.
Gov't mulling legal action on MH370 misreports

Gov't mulling legal action on MH370 misreports

UPDATED 3.31PM MH370 Hisham says AG instructed to compile evidence.
AirAsia to stay put in LCCT due to KLIA2 defects

AirAsia to stay put in LCCT due to KLIA2 defects

AirAsia says 'pressing issues' includes depressions on the taxiway and runway.
Search baffles even US Navy super plane

Search baffles even US Navy super plane

MH370 P-8 Poseidon seems perhaps the most likely to help unlock the mystery.
Anwar’s suit against Anifah to go for trial at High Court

Anwar’s suit against Anifah to go for trial at High Court

The trial is scheduled to commence for seven days, beginning April 8.
China reporters disagree with anti-Malaysia sentiment

China reporters disagree with anti-Malaysia sentiment

MH370 The affected families shouldn't let their emotions take over, they believe.
Penang Airport hit by flash floods again

Penang Airport hit by flash floods again

The Meteorological Dept says a record 62.6mm in an hour was recorded.
Go easy on first-time GST offenders, gov't told

Go easy on first-time GST offenders, gov't told

Gerakan says educating the public is more important than tough penalties.
DCA chief boots media out of aviation conference

DCA chief boots media out of aviation conference

UPDATED 2.40PM MH370 He refuses to continue speaking until reporters leave.
Lynas on track for 11,000 tpa run rate by June quarter

Lynas on track for 11,000 tpa run rate by June quarter

Lynas says for the quarter, it achieved record production of 1,089 tonnes REO.
The curious case of Khalid and Tropicana

The curious case of Khalid and Tropicana

KINIBIZ Carving out land in the name of progress and a quick buck.
Massive anti-GST rally planned for May 1

Massive anti-GST rally planned for May 1

UPDATED 3.30PM The theme will be 'GST - Protest till it is dropped'.
Repeatedly deceived over KLIA2 cost scandal

Repeatedly deceived over KLIA2 cost scandal

The low-cost airport's opening date has been moved at least five times.
Two BN parties rap Shahidan over 'retrograde' remark

Two BN parties rap Shahidan over 'retrograde' remark

UPDATED 6.30PM The minister's remark draws flak from Gerakan and MCA.
Moderate air quality in 15 areas at 3pm

Moderate air quality in 15 areas at 3pm

Shah Alam, Kemaman, Kuala Terengganu and Paka each had API of 76.
Iata: Alarm bells over use of stolen passports

Iata: Alarm bells over use of stolen passports

MH370 ‘Governments should make use of its passenger info database.’
Imagine flawless English spoken at MH370 briefings

Imagine flawless English spoken at MH370 briefings

Imagine the acting transport minister, the chief executive officer of MAS, the Department of Civil Aviation chief, the Navy and Army chiefs and the inspector-general of police (IGP) all speaking flawless English effortlessly in front of the international media during the daily briefings that are broadcast all over the world.
Pakatan fumes at Hisham's absence from briefing

Pakatan fumes at Hisham's absence from briefing

UPDATED 5.43PM MH370 The minister is at a defence summit in Hawaii.
'Don't cite MH370 to shop for defence assets'

'Don't cite MH370 to shop for defence assets'

UPDATED 5.45PM Determine why there are weaknesses in handling the incident, says the DAP.
Report on Nurul's divorce case expected in June

Report on Nurul's divorce case expected in June

UPDATED 1.35PM A panel will determine if the marriage can be saved.
Fiscal deficit not a bad thing, says Najib

Fiscal deficit not a bad thing, says Najib

UPDATED 4.15PM PARLIAMENT 'It has not affected the country's growth.'
All Umno branches must hold AGM by May 18

All Umno branches must hold AGM by May 18

Tengku Adnan says branches must also beef up efforts to enroll new members.
Awang Adek named as new M'sian envoy to USA

Awang Adek named as new M'sian envoy to USA

Awang Adek, 59, received his credentials from the Agong yesterday.
Stage four of water rationing to start on Friday

Stage four of water rationing to start on Friday

The plan would be implemented at same time with Stages One and Three.
Irene fought many evils and lived selflessly

Irene fought many evils and lived selflessly

FREE YOURSAY 'She was the modern-day David against an evil Goliath.'
Indonesia contradicts 'no problem' claim

Indonesia contradicts 'no problem' claim

MH370 It requested clearer information for its nationals, claims a press report.
New radar system will not solve M’sia woes

New radar system will not solve M’sia woes

FREE YOURSAY ‘Of what use is sophisticated hardware when real flaw is software.’
Truth matters - who is lying?

Truth matters - who is lying?

The art of changing directions.
US judge tosses motion seeking MH370 evidence

US judge tosses motion seeking MH370 evidence

MH370 The law firm is threatened with sanctions for 'improper' petitions.
A life dedicated to uplifting the oppressed

A life dedicated to uplifting the oppressed

OBITUARY Irene’s concern was for migrants, women and indigenous peoples.
Shahidan stays true to form on BN’s racialism

Shahidan stays true to form on BN’s racialism

FREE YOURSAY ‘Clearly, Umno is afraid of voting along non-racial lines.’
Yet more objects found unrelated to MH370

Yet more objects found unrelated to MH370

DAY 25 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Malaysia's 'Joan of Arc' of abused migrant workers

Malaysia's 'Joan of Arc' of abused migrant workers

OBITUARY ‘In a place where many are cowed, Irene roared like a lioness.’