Archive - 30 December 2014

RON95, diesel to be at RM1.90-RM1.95 in January

RON95, diesel to be at RM1.90-RM1.95 in January

The announcement will be made by the Domestic Trade Ministry, says Ahmad.
AirAsia flight overshoots runway in Philippines

AirAsia flight overshoots runway in Philippines

A string of air disasters this year has created jitters among travellers.
Najib: Floods in Kelantan a 'major disaster'

Najib: Floods in Kelantan a 'major disaster'

I see so much destruction and it is very depressing and so sad, he adds.
Moderate New Year’s Eve celebration in Malacca

Moderate New Year’s Eve celebration in Malacca

The chief minister says only cultural shows would be held from 11.20pm.
AirAsia debris, bodies retrieved from sea

AirAsia debris, bodies retrieved from sea

QZ8501 Rescuers pull bodies and wreckage from the sea off the coast of Borneo.
Court rejects guilty plea of man 'wanting to join IS'

Court rejects guilty plea of man 'wanting to join IS'

'I only sympathise with the Syrians and I have no intention at all of joining the IS.'
Flood evacuees eager to return home

Flood evacuees eager to return home

FLOODS So say evacuees in Dungun, Terengganu, as they pack up to leave.
DPM: Post-mortem to be done on floods

DPM: Post-mortem to be done on floods

FLOODS A thorough effort will be made to identify real cause of floods, says Muhyiddin.
Families stay calm amid news of debris found

Families stay calm amid news of debris found

QZ8501 Hundreds of next-of-kin wait patiently for feedback from the authorities.
Oil drops further from five-year low

Oil drops further from five-year low

Oil fell for a fourth day, extending losses from a five-year low.
RapidKL rail, bus services extended for New Year

RapidKL rail, bus services extended for New Year

Bus routes would be extended 30 minutes after the train services had ended.
Let’s make resolutions for 2015 and deliver

Let’s make resolutions for 2015 and deliver

As we prepare to bid farewell to 2014 and to welcome 2015, we inevitably ponder over the past and hope and pray for a better New Year.
2014-12-30

2014-12-30

'Rice bags with PM's picture not an issue'

'Rice bags with PM's picture not an issue'

What's crucial is that the aid reaches the flood victims, says minister Ismail Sabri.
Rescuers see bodies and luggage off Borneo

Rescuers see bodies and luggage off Borneo

QZ8501 Pictures of floating bodies were broadcast on television.
Floods pound South-East Asia

Floods pound South-East Asia

Waters were receding in West Java’s capital Bandung after 11 days of flooding.
DAP: Seriously consider declaring emergency

DAP: Seriously consider declaring emergency

MP SPEAKS 'Is Najib avoiding doing so for reasons best known to himself?'
Critics ask how a jet can go missing in age of GPS

Critics ask how a jet can go missing in age of GPS

QZ8501 Air travel advocates are demanding authorities to explain.
Divine wrath an artful claim or self-healing solace?

Divine wrath an artful claim or self-healing solace?

COMMENT Misuse of God’s name for politicians’ own political agenda.
Evacuee housewife still cooks at home

Evacuee housewife still cooks at home

FLOODS Zainun is staying at a relief centre but cooks at home for her family.
'VVIPs draw copters away from dying patients'

'VVIPs draw copters away from dying patients'

FLOODS Medical officer Afiq Rahim has been keeping a diary on Facebook.
Eminent 25: We'll only see PM, no one else

Eminent 25: We'll only see PM, no one else

UPDATED 2PM They understand that Najib is busy now, and say they're willing to wait.
Indonesia expands search for missing AirAsia jet

Indonesia expands search for missing AirAsia jet

QZ8501 The search area between Sumatra and Borneo will be expanded.
Boat swept astray, hungry firemen slept by roadside

Boat swept astray, hungry firemen slept by roadside

FLOODS The waters had pushed the boat across the river to Kg Kursial.
Deities in Pengerang to be 'homeless'

Deities in Pengerang to be 'homeless'

SPECIAL REPORT Forced to move out for Rapid project, until new temples built...

A 4G Christmas celebration

A 4G Christmas celebration

May God bless M’sia to remain moderate.
Pregnant mum, child killed in Camerons landslide

Pregnant mum, child killed in Camerons landslide

The incident happened early this morning at Km46 Brinchang-Tingkap road.
Court of Appeal throws out Jawi's appeal

Court of Appeal throws out Jawi's appeal

UPDATED 6.45PM Jawi's raid on Borders book store declared illegal.
Sweet victory against 'land-grabbing gov't'

Sweet victory against 'land-grabbing gov't'

83 Iban owners of native lands win nine-year battle against S'wak gov't.
'This year's flood worse than in 1967'

'This year's flood worse than in 1967'

FLOODS Kelantanese say this the worst floods ever to hit the state.
We need a PM, not an Obama groupie

We need a PM, not an Obama groupie

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib, your people should take precedence over the US president.’
Golf takes a back seat in times of crisis

Golf takes a back seat in times of crisis

FREE YOURSAY ‘US President Barack Obama would have understood that.’
AirAsia boss promises prompt redress to kin

AirAsia boss promises prompt redress to kin

LIVE QZ8501 DAY 3 FREE SAR operations start retrieving bodies from Java Sea.
Flood victim helpless as livestock gets swept away

Flood victim helpless as livestock gets swept away

FLOODS Waters rise so fast that victims can only save themselves.
Why should PM outsource his job to an NGO?

Why should PM outsource his job to an NGO?

FREE YOURSAY ‘An NGO is now representing the PM’s Office?’
237,000 displaced, 21 dead from floods

237,000 displaced, 21 dead from floods

LIVE BLOG FLOODS More predicted tropical storms may worsen situation.
Top 10 news of 2014 - Mkini readers' choice

Top 10 news of 2014 - Mkini readers' choice

FREE In a year marked by tragedies, it is not surprising that the twin MAS mishaps...