Archive - 27 January 2015

AirAsia crash early report: No flight recording analysis

AirAsia crash early report: No flight recording analysis

Analysis of the flight data recorder and the  cockpit voice recorder not completed.
MAHB: Collapsed ceiling in video not at KLIA2

MAHB: Collapsed ceiling in video not at KLIA2

It says the collapsed ceiling was at a shopping mall, not KLIA2.
Almost 90pct of M’sians worry about retirement

Almost 90pct of M’sians worry about retirement

The global economic downturn has also impacted their retirement plans.
Let Parliament decide on local polls, DAP told

Let Parliament decide on local polls, DAP told

This is a better route than taking issue to court, says PAS veep Tuan Ibrahim.
Sirul yet to be brought to court for extradition

Sirul yet to be brought to court for extradition

AG’s Chambers will first need to make a formal application for extradition.
No PM-Dr M war, minister turns down the heat

No PM-Dr M war, minister turns down the heat

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says the two only have differing opinions.
AirAsia probe vets possible computer glitch

AirAsia probe vets possible computer glitch

QZ8501 Investigators look at possible scenarios if automated control systems had failed.
Major Zaidi's pay - now you see it, now you don't

Major Zaidi's pay - now you see it, now you don't

UPDATED 9PM It was deposited, but withdrawn the same day.
'Duo suspended over UPSR leaks now in the clear'

'Duo suspended over UPSR leaks now in the clear'

An independent committee has announced that the duo were not found guilty.
CIJ: PMO should stop barring media

CIJ: PMO should stop barring media

Those who cannot handle media criticism should not be in government.
Palanivel keeps reshuffling for MIC's 'greater good'

Palanivel keeps reshuffling for MIC's 'greater good'

He has now replaced state chiefs, including critic M Saravanan.
Council lays to rest RM4k Muslim burial shocker

Council lays to rest RM4k Muslim burial shocker

Penang council for Islamic affairs denies that only rich Muslims can afford burial.
Khairy seeking successor to his Umno post

Khairy seeking successor to his Umno post

I expect somebody better than me, for we have to move forward, he says.
We are 'Dayak', Sarawak CM told

We are 'Dayak', Sarawak CM told

NGO protests against 'bumiputera' as term for Borneo ethnic groups on gov’t forms.
Politics without principles is a deadly sin, or is it?

Politics without principles is a deadly sin, or is it?

‘Seven Deadly Sins:
Wealth without work
Pleasure without conscience
Science without humanity
Knowledge without character
Politics without principles
Commerce without morality
Worship without sacrifice.’

-  Mahatma Gandhi
AirAsia X board to decide CEO's fate on Thursday

AirAsia X board to decide CEO's fate on Thursday

KINIBIZ There has been strong talk of Azran's resignation, a source says.
PKR: Zahid should resign if he stays silent

PKR: Zahid should resign if he stays silent

Home minister is still mum on dealings with alleged gambling kingpin Paul Phua.
'Young M'sians shunning race-based BN'

'Young M'sians shunning race-based BN'

Saifuddin Abdullah admits PKR is their biggest challenger in colour-blind politics.
Umno holds watching brief in transgender case

Umno holds watching brief in transgender case

This is in appeal on COA decision that transgenders can cross-dress.
FOI law has major weaknesses, says Selcat

FOI law has major weaknesses, says Selcat

UPDATED 6.35PM Individuals are abusing FOI enactment, S'gor speaker reveals.
'DAP-PAS spat won't affect push for local polls'

'DAP-PAS spat won't affect push for local polls'

UPDATED 5.15PM PKR deputy chief Azmin Ali says commitment to local elections stays.
MCA: PAS may dance with Umno if Anwar jailed

MCA: PAS may dance with Umno if Anwar jailed

UPDATED 6.35PM Chong Sin Woon says ties between PAS and allies will worsen.
Zeti: No company allowed to bring 'systemic' effect

Zeti: No company allowed to bring 'systemic' effect

BNM governor says this when asked on 1MDB's huge outstanding debts.
We fought the good fight, says archbishop

We fought the good fight, says archbishop

Julian Leow acknowledges that 'Allah' row was an uphill task.
Education towards 2020

Education towards 2020

When Malaysia reaches the year 2020, the nation is supposed to be a developed nation and matured one. We have set our goal that in 2020, we will become a high income nation, achieved high human development index, advanced in the areas of science and technology and prosperous socially and socio-economically.
Official Chinese MH370 website accessible in China

Official Chinese MH370 website accessible in China

MH370 FREE Jailani hopes Chinese nationals would be made aware of the website.
FB takes blame for 1hr outages of its sites

FB takes blame for 1hr outages of its sites

‘Sorry, something went wrong. We're working on it and we’ll get it fixed...’
Sirul 'betrayed', says mum

Sirul 'betrayed', says mum

UPDATED 3.50PM She reportedly told this when PAS leaders visited her in Taiping.
PasMa hints that Hadi should abandon ship

PasMa hints that Hadi should abandon ship

Pharolrazi says those in PAS who refuse to sail with Pakatan should quit party.
Military pulls out of AirAsia recovery efforts

Military pulls out of AirAsia recovery efforts

QZ8501 FREE 'We tried our best to look for the missing victims.'
(GS)'Tis the season not to be charitable

(GS)'Tis the season not to be charitable

DAP lawmakers say new tax will create complications for charities.
TV3 gets leave to raise bias in court decision

TV3 gets leave to raise bias in court decision

UPDATED 3.15PM This is on Court of Appeal ruling against it in ex-Perak MB’s suit.
I am a moderate, middle Malaysian

I am a moderate, middle Malaysian

Let us all work towards becoming '3Myers'
'Scrap death penalty and extradite Sirul'

'Scrap death penalty and extradite Sirul'

LFL says capital punishment has no place in a civilised society.
No selective prosecution, Ottawa cautions Najib

No selective prosecution, Ottawa cautions Najib

Canada's foreign minister says Sedition Act must not be used to suppress criticism.
Zunar: Drawing cartoons is a crime in Malaysia

Zunar: Drawing cartoons is a crime in Malaysia

Ironically, he notes that he is more welcome at US and English varsities.
DAP: Will 1MDB willingly testify to PAC?

DAP: Will 1MDB willingly testify to PAC?

'New CEO welcomes public scrutiny, so should speak out on business decisions.'
NS gov't gets leave to appeal transgender case

NS gov't gets leave to appeal transgender case

UPDATED 2.31PM This is despite parties not being able to agree on issues raised.
JCorp keen to acquire all National Feedlot Centre farms

JCorp keen to acquire all National Feedlot Centre farms

This includes the one in Gemas, says Agriculture Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
I did not resign, says AirAsia X CEO

I did not resign, says AirAsia X CEO

KINIBIZ He denies reports claiming that he has submitted his resignation letter.
Rakyat’s verdict on Sodomy II - ‘not guilty’

Rakyat’s verdict on Sodomy II - ‘not guilty’

FREE YOURSAY 'Like Gopal Sri Ram said, I too don't believe in flying carpets.'
Kurup says extremists are nation's greatest foe

Kurup says extremists are nation's greatest foe

UPDATED 12.15PM He singles out those who instil fear in society.
Penang challenges illegality charge on PPS

Penang challenges illegality charge on PPS

State gov’t seeks High Court order that Voluntary Patrol Unit is legally established.
Court rejects intervention by five Islamic councils

Court rejects intervention by five Islamic councils

The councils are from S'gor, Perak, the Federal Territory of KL, Johor and Penang.
Gov’t to re­look at Camerons’ local plan

Gov’t to re­look at Camerons’ local plan

This is to ensure its sustainability is not affected in the long run, says DPM.
Mkini barred from PMO? Ouch, the truth hurts

Mkini barred from PMO? Ouch, the truth hurts

FREE YOURSAY ‘Barring gives the impression that the PMO has something to hide.’
Despite Hadi, PAS ramps up wooing of Christians

Despite Hadi, PAS ramps up wooing of Christians

The Islamic party and top church leaders say they will continue to stand together.
Local gov’t is all about democracy, stupid

Local gov’t is all about democracy, stupid

FREE YOURSAY ‘There is nothing undemocratic about local gov't polls.’
Time for PAS to put Hadi out to pasture

Time for PAS to put Hadi out to pasture

FREE YOURSAY ‘If you want to survive as a political party you’ll have to unload Hadi.’
Najib's silence on MIC fiasco is deafening

Najib's silence on MIC fiasco is deafening

ANALYSIS Is it a lack of leadership or does BN want party to be replaced?
'Isma, don't use palace to badger minorities'

'Isma, don't use palace to badger minorities'

Educate yourselves before talking about other religions, says S’gor exco member.
Court: Musa couldn't have aided in Altantuya case

Court: Musa couldn't have aided in Altantuya case

Federal Court rebuts complaints by defence for not calling Musa to the stand.