Archive - 2 January 2016

The National Union of Flight Attendants (Nufam) would like to respond to the matter raised by Perlis mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin in urging Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) to impose the option of wearing hijab by the Muslim female flight attendants.

Salleh Said Keruak says this is to ensure a solid foundation to meet future challenges.

SIS slams PAS MP Khairuddin for the proposal, saying Islam doesn't allow for underage marriages.

The current speculation is that the elections might be held earliest in February, and latest by May.

In Malaysia, the degree of sensibility and the amount of intelligence are very much inversely proportionate to one’s position. Higher and more prominent positions are usually associated with greater degree of stupidity or depravity.

The PM is scheduled to perform the Umrah after the Maghrib prayers tonight.

The victim says he believes the incident was due to the slow delivery of drinks.

This follows a huge traffic jam on the Penang Bridge caused by an accident yesterday.

DAP national vice-chairperson claims relevant cabinet panel ineffective.

Conflicting reports from several local dailies have arisen on Liow Tiong Lai's alleged comments.

Last Wednesday, the benchmark oil, Brent crude, fell by over 3pct.

Gov't is selling out the country even before it signs TPPA, charges Ibrahim.

The Ranting Desa Wira PBB operations centre was closed at noon today.

PAS veteran says if Dr M opposes Najib, he should also support freeing the jailed opposition leader.

Pengkalan Kota rep denies obscure website's claims he defaulted RM2K to loanshark.

COMMENT | What does the Quran say about politicians using mediums to sustain their political powers?

Taps in the village had mysteriously gone dry, claims a coordinator with state Orang Asli village network.

Asri says she is also tormented that she is not allowed to put on the headscarf.

Is this what Malaysia is all about?

COMMENT | Court decisions like Indira Ghandi's have a powerful impact on race and religious relations.

Whistleblower site Sarawak Report claims the brother of PetroSaudi's CEO had taken this initiative.

M Saravanan laments child conversion decision can impact anyone regardless of race or religion.

UPDATED 1.35PM | S'gor MB insists PKR, DAP and PAS accommodate Amanah for local council seats.

S'gor MB points out as a national party, PKR's responsibility to participate in S'wak polls.

Owners of the advert hoardings would be charged between RM4,000 to RM5,000 for the cost of the operations.

The Grammy-award winning daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole passed away from congestive heart failure.

Segambut MP notes profit was 'miraculous' as the gov't had sold the land to 1MDB at only RM400m.

Malaysia has climbed up three places in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) table for 2014. It was ranked 50th out of 175 countries, while in 2013, it was ranked 53rd out of 177 countries. Malaysia scored 52 points in the CPI score, two more points better than they did in 2013.

YOURSAY | ‘WSJ sources include 1MDB’s minutes of meetings.’

AirAsia's move is the latest in a widespread ban imposed by airlines against such devices.

The MIC Youth chief slams those who hail the appellate court's decision on unilateral conversion of minors as a victory for Islam.

I expect DAP lawyers to initiate legal proceedings in a day or two, says Kit Siang.

He spoke to thousand-strong crowd at a dinner organised by Amanah in PJ last night.

YOURSAY | ‘Are we seeing a slow economic colonisation of M’sia by China?’

YOURSAY | ‘By handing the investigation papers to AG, it is as good as feeding them into a shredder.’

SATIRE | Thanks to M’sian politicians who continue to inspire, here is the list. Drumroll, please...

ANALYSIS | BN aims for another landslide in the coming state polls, expected to be in March.

Here’s hoping 2016 is not a replay of 2015.

But Nik Omar is keeping a low profile as per his family's wishes.