Archive - 19 December 2015

Suspected gas leak leads cops to sauerkraut on stove

Suspected gas leak leads cops to sauerkraut on stove

The volunteer fire brigade's gas meters showed no sign of toxic fumes.
Hundreds of AirAsia passengers held up by glitch when checking in

Hundreds of AirAsia passengers held up by glitch when checking in

Airline says more than 40k a day go through KLIA2 during school holidays, up from 30k during normal periods.
With new Umno-PAS political realignment, whither BN?

With new Umno-PAS political realignment, whither BN?

MP SPEAKS | The advanced Najib-Hadi courtship has a far-reaching impact on the future of the ruling coalition.
Parents, three siblings die trying to save drowning daughter

Parents, three siblings die trying to save drowning daughter

Only one son survived, in tragedy at the popular Bukit Belukar Waterfall in Hulu Terengganu.
Army veterans' body warns action on Ali Tinju if racist threats persist

Army veterans' body warns action on Ali Tinju if racist threats persist

Association says it will not hesitate to discipline Ali, who served the army for eight years.
US bombers' flyover 'serious military provocation', says China

US bombers' flyover 'serious military provocation', says China

Two American B-52s recently flew near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.
Dress colour illusion tops 2015 weirdest science news

Dress colour illusion tops 2015 weirdest science news

The list is put together by the Australian Science Media Centre.
RapidKL to re-operate two routes beginning Monday

RapidKL to re-operate two routes beginning Monday

They are route 600 (Puchong Utama to HAB Pasar Seni) and route 506 (Putrajaya Sentral to Bandar Utama).
Malaysian boy plunges to death from sixth floor of Hatyai hotel

Malaysian boy plunges to death from sixth floor of Hatyai hotel

Thai police have classified it as an accident, saying he may have sleepwalked.
'Star Wars' sales surge toward opening weekend record

'Star Wars' sales surge toward opening weekend record

The movie expects to rake in US$225 million in ticket sales in the US and Canada.
Affirm, respect the human dignity of migrant workers

Affirm, respect the human dignity of migrant workers

No person should be deemed to be an ‘illegal’ due to his or her undocumented status.
Berlin hosted unprecedented 5,000 demonstrations in 2015

Berlin hosted unprecedented 5,000 demonstrations in 2015

Berlin police chief says with elections in 2017, the number will not go down.
Selangor should ban vape, too

Selangor should ban vape, too

COMMENT | Minister Ismail Sabri should put a stop to the boycott nonsense.
Mahdzir: History could repeat, PAS may rejoin Umno

Mahdzir: History could repeat, PAS may rejoin Umno

He says chances of this improved after cordial meeting between PM Najib and PAS boss Hadi.
Zahid: Deviant teachings flourish due to liberal demands

Zahid: Deviant teachings flourish due to liberal demands

''These teachings spread when there is liberalisation policy as desired by some NGOs.'

Trump's popularity continues to soar

Trump's popularity continues to soar

His gain comes after his comment on temporarily banning the entry of all Muslims into the US.
Perkasa takes subtle dig at Umno, says its VP can officiate

Perkasa takes subtle dig at Umno, says its VP can officiate

It is apparently referring to Umno No 2 Muhyiddin barred from officiating at the recent assemblies of its wings.
PAS No 2's musings on ties to Umno a PKR eye-opener

PAS No 2's musings on ties to Umno a PKR eye-opener

COMMENT | Tuan Ibrahim's pleadings on Najib-Hadi meeting makes PKR's ties to PAS futile.
'Judges must not be afraid to assert their independence'

'Judges must not be afraid to assert their independence'

UPDATED 5PM | ... even in the face of a powerful executive, says retired judge.
DNA test confirms severed head is that of Bernard Then

DNA test confirms severed head is that of Bernard Then

UPDATED 5.14PM | IGP Khalid says Philippine police from had conveyed this to him.
Immigration collected RM3.9b as of Dec 1, says DPM

Immigration collected RM3.9b as of Dec 1, says DPM

He is confident that next year's target of RM4.2 billion would be met.
'Federal Court made mistake in transgender case'

'Federal Court made mistake in transgender case'

UPDATED 4.38PM | Apex court got it wrong when it allowed preliminary objection by Negeri gov't, says retired judge.
Apandi: Don't blame me for Ali Tinju's action

Apandi: Don't blame me for Ali Tinju's action

MCA's comment not fair, says attorney-general.
IGP should be more professional and neutral, says retired judge

IGP should be more professional and neutral, says retired judge

Top cop should be more professional with his statements on anti-Christianisation seminar, says ex-judge.
Zahid: Foreign masterminds cheating illegal immigrants

Zahid: Foreign masterminds cheating illegal immigrants

The DPM says they are leading luxurious lives and some are even datuk seri.
Penang cops seize bottles of liquified vape worth RM12k

Penang cops seize bottles of liquified vape worth RM12k

This is the Penang police's first operation on liquified vape, codenamed 'Ops Vapor'.
Do university degrees really pay off?

Do university degrees really pay off?

Today, there are some activists out there still fighting for free education to protest against the rising cost of education fees. This also occurred due to the belief that education is a public good and there should be zero privilege access to learning institution.
The RM7b PetroSaudi caper

The RM7b PetroSaudi caper

KINIBIZ | As much as RM4.2b could have gone into extinguishing an option.
PAC member slams colleagues for 'misleading public' on 1MDB hearing

PAC member slams colleagues for 'misleading public' on 1MDB hearing

They should be referred to rights committee, says Gerakan MP Liang Teck Meng.
S'wak court grants leave for judicial review in apostasy case

S'wak court grants leave for judicial review in apostasy case

Applicant wishes to renounce Islam. Issue is whether it's a case for Syariah Court or High Court.
I dream of a better Malaysia

I dream of a better Malaysia

Recently, I had the good fortune of collaborating with Persatuan Promosi Harmoni Malaysia (Harmoni) for a dialogue.
Adenan: Media must report shortcomings even in gov't

Adenan: Media must report shortcomings even in gov't

They cannot remain silent or in a 'state of denial', says Sarawak CM.
Report: M'sia ranks 73rd in average Internet speeds

Report: M'sia ranks 73rd in average Internet speeds

This is according to a survey from July to September by Akamai Technologies.
Malaysia Airlines bans hoverboards

Malaysia Airlines bans hoverboards

It says the ban was recommended by the IATA to all airlines to ensure safety.
Gov't attempting reverse coup d'etat via NSC Bill, says Chang

Gov't attempting reverse coup d'etat via NSC Bill, says Chang

It is using the bill to stay in power and suppress dissidents, says ex-Mahathir aide.
Born and bred in Malaysia, but not citizens

Born and bred in Malaysia, but not citizens

Even attending school is a problem for ‘stateless’ Malaysians who lack identification documents.
Ali Tinju, why must every criminal act be racialised?

Ali Tinju, why must every criminal act be racialised?

YOURSAY | ‘He doesn’t even have enough people to form a decent choir.’
Nik Aziz is watching from Heaven

Nik Aziz is watching from Heaven

YOURSAY | ‘Why are PAS leaders so keen to be wooed/seduced by Umno?’
Yet another WSJ nail in 1MDB’s coffin

Yet another WSJ nail in 1MDB’s coffin

YOURSAY | ‘What more do we need to commence prosecution of the guilty parties?’
Taking the plunge in KL’s polluted river

Taking the plunge in KL’s polluted river

FOCUS | Part 4: MP Ong Kian Ming and three others kayak down Sungai Gombak.
MIC deputy denies HQ will have separate administrations

MIC deputy denies HQ will have separate administrations

Devamany says media misunderstood the outcome of a marathon meet between the party’s warring factions.
Muslim consumer group: Hello, this is not about race

Muslim consumer group: Hello, this is not about race

PPIM, in a surprising twist, says the mobile phone ‘detention’ issue was a consumer matter.
Ambiga: NSC Bill the worst piece of legislation I have seen

Ambiga: NSC Bill the worst piece of legislation I have seen

Former Bar Council chief doesn’t pull her punches when blasting the new security law.
Christmas greetings and gratings

Christmas greetings and gratings

A season for goodwill to all who really deserve it.