Archive - 5 April 2014

'MH370 made sharp turn, not a loop turn-back'

'MH370 made sharp turn, not a loop turn-back'

MH370 'The aircraft did not make a loop, it is not true,' says DCA chief.
Malaysia sets up MH370 independent probe team

Malaysia sets up MH370 independent probe team

It will appoint an independent 'Investigator In Charge' to lead the team.
Penang BN wants RMAF base upgraded, not relocated

Penang BN wants RMAF base upgraded, not relocated

The existing 407-hectare base is said to be developed as a commercial centre.
CEO says plane's loss ‘beyond reasonable doubt’

CEO says plane's loss ‘beyond reasonable doubt’

MH370 He says MAS didn't find anything suspicious about the pilots.
Hisham belies IGP, no one on MH370 cleared yet

Hisham belies IGP, no one on MH370 cleared yet

MH370 'I don’t think anyone has been cleared from any of the investigations.'
MCA against Khairy's racial quota for PR1MA

MCA against Khairy's racial quota for PR1MA

The party warns that it will perpetuate the racial polarisation in Malaysia.
Kok wants answers to kidnap, not slapping Zahid

Kok wants answers to kidnap, not slapping Zahid

'Minister should resign if satisfactory explanation isn't forthcoming.'
DPM wants Esscom to boost level alertness

DPM wants Esscom to boost level alertness

'We view the recurring issue seriously, especially after Esscom was set up.'
Najib tells Airasia to move to KLIA2 on May 9

Najib tells Airasia to move to KLIA2 on May 9

Gov't willling to discuss with AirAsia if there are problems over the transfer.
Reps lament Kidex secrecy, propose alternatives

Reps lament Kidex secrecy, propose alternatives

They also moan over government's reticence to mull over alternatives.
'Heavier Karpal sentence pure political assassination'

'Heavier Karpal sentence pure political assassination'

UPDATED 3.17PM Guan Eng slams the move in the midst of the appeal.
Esscom targets illegals blamed for kidnappings

Esscom targets illegals blamed for kidnappings

'We suspect there are insiders, particularly locals who are from the Philippines.'
Dayaks are poorest in Sarawak, says DAP

Dayaks are poorest in Sarawak, says DAP

It blames the BN government’s half century of neglect for their plight.
MAS denies being lax in replacing pinger battery

MAS denies being lax in replacing pinger battery

MH370 'We do know that the batteries are due for replacement only in June 2014.'
Kadir: Ineptness turned paradise into hell

Kadir: Ineptness turned paradise into hell

Kadir Jasin says the situation has not changed with Najib at the helm.
Ku Li, what did you do to stop Umno's sins?

Ku Li, what did you do to stop Umno's sins?

FREE YOURSAY 'The last time I checked, Ku Li was longing for presidency...'
Irene was a true woman of substance

Irene was a true woman of substance

FREE YOURSAY ‘Beneath that steely surface, the gentle human being has not died.’
Kedah PAS relives Baling past to help poor farmers

Kedah PAS relives Baling past to help poor farmers

In 1974 Muslim students demo on behalf of the farmers shook Baling.
Taxpayers will have to foot MH370 liabilities

Taxpayers will have to foot MH370 liabilities

FREE YOURSAY ‘The reputation of a once-best-airline will forever be in doubt.’
AirAsia magazine flies into a Twitter storm

AirAsia magazine flies into a Twitter storm

'... Your captain is well prepared to ensure your plane will never get lost.'
Truth not told about Bukit Nanas dioxin levels?

Truth not told about Bukit Nanas dioxin levels?

Dangerous gas levels not reported, and is bad news for Kepong incinerator.
Passengers’ relatives have two years to file suit

Passengers’ relatives have two years to file suit

MH370 Some may be awarded millions in damages, while others, nothing.
'Expectant mum' refugees in fear of detention

'Expectant mum' refugees in fear of detention

An NGO warns that this will deter them from seeking maternal healthcare.
For Isma, stupidity has no limits

For Isma, stupidity has no limits

FREE YOURSAY ‘Can we deport Abdul Rahman? Or send him into exile to Somalia?
Pings detected, links to MH370 not confirmed

Pings detected, links to MH370 not confirmed

DAY 29 MH370 Updates and latest coverage as search for MH370 continues.
Internet bristles with conspiracy theories

Internet bristles with conspiracy theories

MH370 There are 1,000 to 2,000 tweets per hour on the ill-fated plane.