The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar in early trade this morning on lack of demand, dealers said: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283167 At 9.25am, the ringgit was quoted at 3.4940/4960 vis-a-vis the greenback compared with 3.4770/4800 at 5pm yesterday. The ringgit fell against the Singap …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) – Facebook users are advised not to click the video link titled ‘Gadis Mabuk Setelah Pesta’ or ‘Aksi Lucu Gadis Mabuk Teruk’ spread via social sites. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said the link tries to attr …

Padang Serai MP N Surendran has questioned the BN-led government's move to call up United States Ambassador Joseph Yun, saying such acts will embarrass the country further in the eyes of the world: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283160 Surendran, who is PKR political bureau member, said most …

Paulsen’s Top 5 brings out Najib’s ‘bangangs’ FREE YOURSAY ‘As expected, the Umno lackeys came out like a wolf pack.’ Paulsen’s Top 5 brings out Najib’s ‘bangangs’

Mahathir can’t count, BN has minority of votes FREE YOURSAY ‘Only those who have plotted against Anwar need to worry.’ Mahathir can’t count, BN has minority of votes

Smartphone users in Malaysia are avid readers of breaking news followed by local/national and international news: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283111 In a statement today, Yahoo said key findings from Yahoo Mindshare mobile study from Malaysia found female users preferred content on travel, popu …

Those who disaagree with the 25 Malay former top civil servants’ open letter on Monday should pen a counter argument, not spout vitriol, Global Movement of Moderates chief executive officer Saifuddin Abdullah said: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283117 The open letter, which among others urges Pri …

Extremely concerned with Malaysia’s possible role in a brutal Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) programme, Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) today called on the government to disclose any “rendition process” that has taken place: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283118 LFL executive director Eric Paulsen sa …

By Nurul Halawati Azhari KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) — A study on children in four Asian countries has shown that a child’s IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is influenced by their dietary intake. The study by the Southeast Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS) on the dietary habits of children in Malay …

Umno veteran leader Rais Yatim said that the Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak should be given the chance to complete his mandate as the PM until the next general elections (GE), before he is evaluated: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/283121 “We should give him the opportunity to continue his duty a …

Offer expertise to NGOs, Muhyiddin tells retirees This can help the country reach its 2020 target, the Education Minister said. Offer expertise to NGOs, Muhyiddin tells retirees

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) — The government, via the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), plans to form a new body to check drug trafficking in the country, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said a report on the new body is expected to be co …

Mahfuz urges Pakatan leaders to resume talks Kit Siang yesterday revealed Pakatan leaders haven't met for six months. Mahfuz urges Pakatan leaders to resume talks

UM students camp out in heavy rain for UM8 UPDATED 12.03AM They vow to stay until disciplinary action on UM8 retracted. UM students camp out in heavy rain for UM8

From Ahmad Fuad Yahya SEOUL, Dec 10 (Bernama) — Korean business leaders must assume a substantive role in making bilateral and regional initiatives a success, says Prime Minister said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak. He said Malaysia and South Korea agreed to embark on the Second Wave of The …