Archive - 30 January 2015

Still no closure for MH370 next-of-kin

Still no closure for MH370 next-of-kin

MH370 FREE They say they cannot accept Putrajaya’s stance without any proof.
Court overturns conviction of 'Soosai fake death' duo

Court overturns conviction of 'Soosai fake death' duo

On July 8, 2010, the three men were sentenced to four years' jail.
PM envies Samy Vellu's 'thick, black hair'

PM envies Samy Vellu's 'thick, black hair'

According to Najib, the former MIC chief's mane is improving with age.
AirAsia X revamps management in turnaround bid

AirAsia X revamps management in turnaround bid

Azran Osman Rani has resigned and Benyamin Ismail has been named acting chief executive.
A third of undersea search for MH370 completed

A third of undersea search for MH370 completed

MH370 FREE Months of searches have failed to turn up any trace.
On DAP-PAS spat, Mustafa stands by debate demand

On DAP-PAS spat, Mustafa stands by debate demand

The PAS sec-gen says the integrity of Pakatan and its leaders is at stake.
Mah: Judges do not pre-decide on court cases

Mah: Judges do not pre-decide on court cases

Mah Weng Kwai clocks out for the last time in the judiciary today.
PM: Gov’t to ensure Indians continue to progress

PM: Gov’t to ensure Indians continue to progress

‘Malaysian Indians are the sons and daughters of this soil,’ says Najib.
Do not blame the doctor for dengue

Do not blame the doctor for dengue

The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations, Malaysia (FPMPAM) would like to issue the following comments in response to the comments from the Malaysian heath minister on Jan 28, 2015 that private doctors fail to detect symptoms of dengue early.
Curator defends 'rear view' in art attack

Curator defends 'rear view' in art attack

Critics told to examine the explanations before shooting down Vincent Leong’s art.
Gov’t going to apex court on Borders raid

Gov’t going to apex court on Borders raid

It has filed a bid for leave to challenge ruling that its actions were unlawful.
GST to cut forecast firms’ earnings by 10pct

GST to cut forecast firms’ earnings by 10pct

KINIBIZ It will force gamblers to reduce their bet size, and be an additional tax.
'Developers provoked Datum Jelatek violence'

'Developers provoked Datum Jelatek violence'

Violent Jan 25 demo participants were paid by developers, police report says.
The Mahathir Syndrome

The Mahathir Syndrome

It’s the Stockholm Syndrome in action.
1MDB may sell properties to slash debts

1MDB may sell properties to slash debts

1MDB might shed properties in Tun Razak Exchange and Bandar Malaysia.
Penang speaker rapped for taking up party post

Penang speaker rapped for taking up party post

Opposition leader reminds Law of his promise not to do so to stay independent.
Moody’s confirms Malaysia’s A3 rating

Moody’s confirms Malaysia’s A3 rating

KINIBIZ The global ratings agency says the outlook remains positive.
'What next, raid hospitals for alcohol swabs?'

'What next, raid hospitals for alcohol swabs?'

UPDATED 3.10PM A Malacca MCA leader is livid over the 7-Eleven alcohol ban issue.
Rafizi: February RON95 should be RM1.62 a litre

Rafizi: February RON95 should be RM1.62 a litre

This is based on the average market prices for the fuel in the month of January.
Photo of gun-toting Saravanan circulated

Photo of gun-toting Saravanan circulated

Deputy minister says he's been carrying a licensed firearm for 15 years.
745mil log on to FB daily through mobile phones

745mil log on to FB daily through mobile phones

Around 1.18 billion people access Facebook on their mobile devices at least once a month.
Multiracial group says 'aye' to local polls

Multiracial group says 'aye' to local polls

As politicians raise race riots spectre, an outfit campaigns for KL local polls.
Worry that rain could trigger more floods in Baram

Worry that rain could trigger more floods in Baram

The security forces were standing by to evacuate more people.
Bersih mulls challenging PAA ruling

Bersih mulls challenging PAA ruling

UPDATED 3.15PM The court action by gov't was a waste of public funds.
Police chief fumes over MH370 'conspiracy' tweet

Police chief fumes over MH370 'conspiracy' tweet

Khalid says the tweet is disturbing and posted with bad intentions.
EPF to declare dividend of 6.4pct?

EPF to declare dividend of 6.4pct?

A dividend of more than 6.35pct would make it the highest since 1999.
Samy Vellu willing to be MIC's dove, but...

Samy Vellu willing to be MIC's dove, but...

UPDATED 3.55PM He will only assume the peacemaker role if asked by the PM.
Razak Baginda, Altantuya murder not clear-cut

Razak Baginda, Altantuya murder not clear-cut

COMMENT There are too many anomalies in this case, argues Kua Kia Soong.
A high-income nation with low-wage workers

A high-income nation with low-wage workers

The minimum wage was introduced by the Human Resources Ministry after it found out that about 34 percent of private sector employees earn less than RM700 per month, which is below the poverty line of RM800. A similar study in 2010 revealed that 48 percent of Malaysian employees earn less than RM1,000 per month.
Australia remains committed to search

Australia remains committed to search

MH370 FREE ‘Providing support to families will continue to be a priority.’
Alibaba’s Ma loses most among billionaires

Alibaba’s Ma loses most among billionaires

Jack Ma’s fortune drops US$1.4bil (RM5.1bil) yesterday after record slump.
Value of indirection in political discourse

Value of indirection in political discourse

COMMENT A debate between Guan Eng and PAS’ Mustafa has its advantages.
Treat drug offenders as 'patients', says EAIC

Treat drug offenders as 'patients', says EAIC

The EAIC wants the police to relook at how they handle drug offence detainees.
Court 'no' to gov't claim against Bersih

Court 'no' to gov't claim against Bersih

UPDATED 2.18PM However, court rules the Peaceful Assembly Act is constitutional.
Pakatan will survive my jailing, says Anwar

Pakatan will survive my jailing, says Anwar

He says on the contrary, conviction on Sodomy II will fortify the coalition.
Portrait shows M'sians are all 'behind' the Agong

Portrait shows M'sians are all 'behind' the Agong

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why take offence at an artist's interpretation of his view?
Ananda to 1MDB's rescue with RM2bil loan

Ananda to 1MDB's rescue with RM2bil loan

Tycoon is said to be currently negotiating the terms of the loan with the state firm.
GST - the cost of BN's financial sins and follies

GST - the cost of BN's financial sins and follies

COMMENT Gov’t concluded prices will come down through 'tipunomics'...
Alcohol ban only in interest of the public

Alcohol ban only in interest of the public

FREE YOURSAY ‘Can the mere presence of alcohol make one lose faith in one's religion?’
Nizar hauled to court again for defaming Najib

Nizar hauled to court again for defaming Najib

UPDATED 2.23PM After walking free, the gov't has filed the charge again.
Local polls is in Pakatan framework, DAP tells PAS

Local polls is in Pakatan framework, DAP tells PAS

UPDATED 12.06PM Zairil points PAS to the line, 'strengthen local gov’t democracy’.
The majority have often been wrong

The majority have often been wrong

FREE YOURSAY ‘That NEP will fail were foreseen by many. But they were minority.’
Will minister torch incinerator plan?

Will minister torch incinerator plan?

COMMENT Rahman Dahlan will finally meet residents today, but a solution is unlikely.
Where is 1MDB's RM7bil in Cayman Islands?

Where is 1MDB's RM7bil in Cayman Islands?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Where’s the money? Maybe it does not exist anymore.’
What the hell is Abdul Razak Baginda saying?

What the hell is Abdul Razak Baginda saying?

COMMENT Is it normal for cops to kill people and then blow up their bodies with C4?
I never said 'cane wives', claims Selangor mufti

I never said 'cane wives', claims Selangor mufti

He clarifies reports quoting him saying wives can be 'taught' with the rotan.
IGP: We'll never know why 'rogue cops' killed her

IGP: We'll never know why 'rogue cops' killed her

Police chief responds to Abdul Razak Baginda's custodial deaths analogy.
Excos: No booze ban for Malacca's 7-Eleven

Excos: No booze ban for Malacca's 7-Eleven

MCA says state exco has not passed any restriction, despite media reports.