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Another victim of the bomb blast in Gurun on Dec 24 died in Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) in Sungai Petani this morning. Sharifah Azlina Hashim,30, who suffered serious injuries, died in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of HSAH at 9.21am: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284831

Sabah Umno executive secretary Kadzim M Yahya has been reappointed as a senator in the Dewan Negara for a second term. Kadzim takes oath as senator for second termwww.malaysiakini.comKadzim M Yahya, 55, will serve for another three years effective today.

KiniBiz | Just before Christmas, the 1MDB chairperson responded to recent press outbursts over 1MDB’s activities, expressing surprise over suggestions that the strategic development company has not responded to questions. 1MDB’s Lodin answers nothingwww.malaysiakini.comKINIBIZ Tiger is appalled at t …

AirAsia pilot was top in his flying school QZ8501 FREE Captain Iriyanto was the best in our flying school, says a friend. AirAsia pilot was top in his flying school

DUNGUN, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The postponement of the start of the 2015 school session by a week due to the floods does not require schools to replace these school days, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “There is no necessity to replace those days as the schooling period …

Epitomising Dr M's criticisms of the gov't COMMENT A vociferous critic who has to explain his actions too, during his long rule. Epitomising Dr M's criticisms of the gov't

Gov't can't control sharp Kelantan price rises FLOODS Prices of food and essential supplies see shocking price hikes in Kelantan – as a result of the floods. Gov't can't control sharp Kelantan price rises

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The government is expediting payment of the 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) because of the flood and will begin making the payment on Jan 15 next year, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said today. He said the payment would be made in …

Pahang also hit with 1,200 infectious diseases These, flood-linked and eye and skin diseases as well, were detected over six days. Pahang also hit with 1,200 infectious diseases

RMAF flies 10 kidney patients to Hospital KL From the flood affected areas in Kelantan, they are sent to Hopital KL for haemodialysis. RMAF flies 10 kidney patients to Hospital KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The flood situation in Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Selangor remained unchanged while there was a slight improvement in Perak and Terengganu this afternoon. The number of flood victims evacuated in Kelantan was 151,072 while Pahang recorded (33,225), Johor (328) …

Six K'tan, Pahang hospitals hit by floods Four in Kelantan and two in Pahang, but they are still functioning, says Health Ministry. Six K'tan, Pahang hospitals hit by floods

Indonesian aviation safety in spotlight again The disappearance of the AirAsia jet comes at a sensitive time for Jakarta's aviation authorities. Indonesian aviation safety in spotlight again

SINGAPORE, Dec 29 (Bernama) — The Singapore government will be making a contribution of S$ 100,000 to support flood relief efforts in Malaysia. The funds will be channelled through the Singapore Red Cross to the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. The Singapore government will also provide water p …

Still 151k victims in K'tan, other states unchanged However, there has been a slight improvement in Perak and T’gganu. Still 151k victims in K'tan, other states unchanged