KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has appointed Australian professional tennis star, Nick Kyrgios as its ambassador. MAS Regional Senior Vice President, PK Lee said the collaboration between MAS and Kyrgios, whose mother is a Malaysian, “is a result of both parties …
Read More »Homeless and kids facing bleak X’mas, says MP Ong Kian Ming questions move to c…
Homeless and kids facing bleak X’mas, says MP Ong Kian Ming questions move to cut off funding for NGOs aiding these groups. Homeless and kids facing bleak X’mas, says MP
Read More »Zacharevic's Ipoh mural to stay, says council An MBI source told Sinar it will…
Zacharevic's Ipoh mural to stay, says council An MBI source told Sinar it will be 'changed' but the council now denies it. Zacharevic's Ipoh mural to stay, says council
Read More »General : Floods In Kelantan, Terengganu Worsen This Afternoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The floods in Kelantan and Terengganu worsened this afternoon when more victims were evacuated. In KELANTAN, 20,709 victims from 6,795 families in eight districts were evacuated compared to 20,468 people in the morning while the number of flood relief centres i …
Read More »Photos by Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malay…
Photos by Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia), I love Kelantan and Info Banjir Terengganu. Peninsula Malaysia's East Coast flood scenesPhotos by @[348304376761:274:Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malays …
Read More »A MIC leader has criticised the Education Ministry's move to allow Form Six stud…
A MIC leader has criticised the Education Ministry's move to allow Form Six students to choose not to wear uniforms, saying that it will create a divide between the rich and poor: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284354 Furthermore, Youth chief C Sivarraajh said the ruling on attire would not h …
Read More »Business : RM2 Million Penalty For Traders Flouting Price Control Act
SHAH ALAM, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The penalty for traders flouting the Price Control Act will be increased to between RM1 million to RM2 million next year, said Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. The increase, which has been agreed to by the Cabinet, Dewa …
Read More »Lee Chong Wei’s indefinite suspension for a doping violation will cost the Malay…
Lee Chong Wei’s indefinite suspension for a doping violation will cost the Malaysian his top ranking with Chinese world champion Chen Long set to take over on Thursday after his World Superseries Finals triumph in Dubai. Suspended Chong Wei to lose top ranking to Chen Longwww.malaysiakini.comThe 32- …
Read More »StockStalk: Fundamentals remain mostly intact for SP Setia, which is set to end…
StockStalk: Fundamentals remain mostly intact for SP Setia, which is set to end the year as the biggest developer by market cap. But without a firm driver, can a great car stay ahead? SP Setia: Waiting for PNB’s movewww.kinibiz.comFundamentals remain mostly intact for SP Setia, which is set to end t …
Read More »General : High Tide Phenomenon: Public In Terengganu Advised Not To Visit Beaches
MARANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The public is advised not to visit or carry out recreational activities along the beaches in Terengganu during the high tide and big wave phenomenon to avoid any untoward incident. State police deputy chief, Datuk Hashim Abd. Jalil said police would station personnel …
Read More »US crude’s front-month contract settled down US$1.87, or 3.3%, at US$55.26 a bar…
US crude’s front-month contract settled down US$ 1.87, or 3.3%, at US$ 55.26 a barrel. It fell US$ 2 earlier to a session low at US$ 55.13. On Friday, US crude finished up nearly 5%, the largest gain since August 2012, as some traders took profits on short positions after prices hit five-year lows. …
Read More »Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged PKR’s Wong Chen demands that PM di…
Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged PKR’s Wong Chen demands that PM directs firm to return the funds to Malaysia. Bring back billions from Caymans, 1MDB urged
Read More »General : Police Refute Rumour On Malaysia Being Targeted For Terrorists’ Attacks
ACP Datin Asmawati AhmadKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) on Tuesday refuted a rumour claiming that Malaysia is being targeted for attack by a group of terrorists during the Christmas celebration. Inspector-General of Police Secretariat assistant head (Corporat …
Read More »Malay rights group Perkasa has established ties with a large Indonesian NGO, Las…
Malay rights group Perkasa has established ties with a large Indonesian NGO, Laskar Merah Putih (LMP), which has previously spearheaded protests against Malaysia: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/284305 Utusan Malaysia reported today that the ties were established to form a new coalition called Gaga …
Read More »Finance Ministry-owned 1Malaysia Development Bhd has come in defence of its fina…
Finance Ministry-owned 1Malaysia Development Bhd has come in defence of its finances by pointing out that only a paltry RM1 million of its multi-billion ringgit portfolio came from the government. The firm chaired by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is under fire for its significant debt levels, par …
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