Archive - 29 December 2014

RMAF flies 10 kidney patients to Hospital KL

RMAF flies 10 kidney patients to Hospital KL

FLOODS From flood-hit areas, they are sent to Hospital KL for haemodialysis.
Six Kelantan and Pahang hospitals hit by floods

Six Kelantan and Pahang hospitals hit by floods

FLOODS Four of the hospitals are in Kelantan while two are in Pahang.
Pahang also hit with 1,200 infectious diseases

Pahang also hit with 1,200 infectious diseases

FLOODS F lood-linked and eye and skin diseases were detected.
Gov't can't control sharp Kelantan price rises

Gov't can't control sharp Kelantan price rises

FLOODS Prices of food and essential supplies see shocking increases.
Another 'vanished' jet spooks air travellers

Another 'vanished' jet spooks air travellers

QZ8501 FREE AirAsia incident has further dented confidence in industry.
Still 151k victims in Kelantan, other states unchanged

Still 151k victims in Kelantan, other states unchanged

However, there has been a slight improvement in Perak and T’ganu.
Indonesian aviation safety in spotlight again

Indonesian aviation safety in spotlight again

The disappearance of the AirAsia jet comes at a sensitive time for Jakarta's aviation authorities.
Epitomising Dr M's criticisms of the gov't

Epitomising Dr M's criticisms of the gov't

COMMENT A vociferous critic who has to explain his actions, too, during his rule.
AirAsia pilot was top in his flying school

AirAsia pilot was top in his flying school

QZ8501 FREE Captain Iriyanto was the best in our flying school, says a friend.
2014-12-29

2014-12-29

2015 set to begin with a gloomy 2014 ending

2015 set to begin with a gloomy 2014 ending

Malaysia, why you? So many disasters; so much of divisiveness amongst us; and with uncertainties, as we look in the direction of a new year, minus all the planned celebrations now.
1MDB’s Lodin answers nothing

1MDB’s Lodin answers nothing

KINIBIZ Tiger is appalled at the misinformation he has dished out.
Kadzim takes oath as senator for second term

Kadzim takes oath as senator for second term

Kadzim M Yahya, 55, will serve for another three years effective today.
Another bomb blast victim dies in Sungai Petani

Another bomb blast victim dies in Sungai Petani

This brings the total number of victims who died from the bomb blast to four people.
Insurer may have to pay RM350mil for missing jet

Insurer may have to pay RM350mil for missing jet

QZ8501 FREE AirAsia plane third major airline accident for Allianz this year.
Time for truce

Time for truce

It’s quite funny that from the beginning of the year till somewhere towards the end of the year, there is this sense of ‘government versus opposition’ sentiment being flared by certain parties for whatever reason.
Over 130 people die in cold snap in India

Over 130 people die in cold snap in India

Foggy conditions at Delhi airport led to delays of 137 flights and cancellations of 14 more.
Death toll rises to 14 in southern Thailand floods

Death toll rises to 14 in southern Thailand floods

Severe weather warnings were issued today for the Gulf of Thailand.
Malay group to hold meeting with 'Eminent 25'

Malay group to hold meeting with 'Eminent 25'

UPDATED 3PM However, MPM says no date set yet for the closed-door meeting.
Only RM9.3mil for floods in Budget, says PAS

Only RM9.3mil for floods in Budget, says PAS

UPDATED 3PM 'Yet RM117mil was allocated for Permata and others.'
Malaysians need to take out doublespeak

Malaysians need to take out doublespeak

COMMENT It's difficult to take effective action when we don’t define the problem.
Matta backs plan to waive visas for China tourists

Matta backs plan to waive visas for China tourists

The group says Malaysia must shift to a higher gear to catch up with neighbours.
Missing plane could be at 'bottom of sea'

Missing plane could be at 'bottom of sea'

QZ8501 FREE The flight did not issue a distress signal, according to reports.
Flood victims live off rainwater-soaked noodles

Flood victims live off rainwater-soaked noodles

FLOODS Even the politically connected are not spared from the disaster.
Tragedy may cause AirAsia to see passenger drop

Tragedy may cause AirAsia to see passenger drop

UPDATED 9.45PM FREE AirAsia has little margin for error in crisis over missing jet.
Just when we thought 2014 was over, mishap #3

Just when we thought 2014 was over, mishap #3

FREE YOURSAY ‘Bad karma? It's just not working out for Malaysia.’
Fuel stations in Kota Baru halt operations

Fuel stations in Kota Baru halt operations

A number of operators await prices to drop so as to reap higher profit, says daily.
Kelantan floods worsen, evacuees now 151,072

Kelantan floods worsen, evacuees now 151,072

Kota Baru still has the highest number at 44,061, followed by Tumpat (30,569).
Stop trying to justify yourself, Najib

Stop trying to justify yourself, Najib

FREE YOURSAY ‘And his cabinet ministers are just like him ‑ no initiative!’
Najib putts, while Kelantan floods

Najib putts, while Kelantan floods

Much to worry as criticisms on PM rise.
Hello, it’s Najib who is PM, not Guan Eng

Hello, it’s Najib who is PM, not Guan Eng

FREE YOURSAY ‘Guan Eng is only CM in Penang and Penang is not flooded.’
Not all Chinese uncles look like Chin Peng

Not all Chinese uncles look like Chin Peng

FREE YOURSAY ‘There is a saying, an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’
DPM: School opening delayed a week

DPM: School opening delayed a week

Muhyiddin says school opening will be delayed a week in light of the disaster.
'Rice bags with my face not reason for aid delay'

'Rice bags with my face not reason for aid delay'

Machang MP denies giving BN-brand flood aid, saying they're GE13 leftovers.
Prepare for the worst, says Jakarta

Prepare for the worst, says Jakarta

LIVE QZ8501 DAY 2 FREE Oil slick and object spotted yet to be confirmed.
Kelantan, for first time, shows some improvement

Kelantan, for first time, shows some improvement

LIVE BLOG FLOODS More than 5,000 military personnel in relief work.
PM approves funds for Pahang water pump

PM approves funds for Pahang water pump

Water was cut when the Batu Embun treatment plant was hit by floods.