PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia is neither in a recession nor a crisis as experienced in 1997 and 1998, and 2009 which warranted stimulus packages, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said. The prime minister said the strategies announced in a special message on measures to strengthen the countr …

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Flood situation in S'wak and Sabah worsens Over 10,000 victims now staying at the evacuation centres in Sarawak. Flood situation in S'wak and Sabah worsens Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Following are the highlights of the special address by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on current developments and the government’s financial position at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) Tuesday: * The ex …

Zainuddin Maidin has been one of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s staunchest critics, and pundits believed that he was following the command of his ex-boss, Dr Mahathir Mohamad. However, Zainuddin Maidin, who is popularly known as Zam, has suddenly decided to stop commenting on current political a …

The Registrar of Societies (ROS) has categorically refused to recognise new appointments made by MIC president G Palanivel unless the party's re-election issue is solved. ROS says 'no' to new MIC appointmentswww.malaysiakini.comThe Registrar of Societies won’t meet with MIC until it h …

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Tuesday announced a number of proactive measures to ensure Malaysia’s growth, development and deficit ambitions remain on track in responding to changes in the global economic landscape. In a special address, Najib …

A five-member Federal Court bench is expected to hear tomorrow the application of the Archbishop of the Catholic Church to review the ban on the use of the term 'Allah' in its Bahasa Malaysia weekly publication the Herald. Five-member bench to review ban on 'Allah' usewww.malaysi …

Stop being arrogant, PAS tells 'inconsistent' DAP PAS says DAP wants local elections which is is not part of Pakatan's common policy. Stop being arrogant, PAS tells 'inconsistent' DAP Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

TUMPAT, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) will install efficient early flood warning system devices in flood prone areas in Kelantan as an early preparation to face the disaster in the future. Its vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Kamarudin Hussin, said the system was develop …

PM taking the master head on, says Zaid Ex-minister also tells Zam to 'be a man' and not abandon Dr M at this point. PM taking the master head on, says Zaid Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

“When teachers are not academically inclined, how are they going to enjoy their jobs?” said one activist. Such is among the major concerns the public has towards the education system in Malaysia. KiniBiz investigates. Improving teaching qualitywww.kinibiz.com“When teachers are not academically incli …

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd is allocating RM100 million to develop 4.47 hectares (ha) of wakaf land this year via collaboration with UDA Waqf Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned unit of UDA Holdings Bhd. UDA group managing director, Ahmad Abu Bakar, said the group has ident …

SPECIAL REPORT | While incessant rainfall lasting for a period of more than four days was touted as the main cause for the recent massive floods in the East Coast of the peninsula, an environmental researcher claims that there is more than meets the eye. Other factors such as deforestation also play …

Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar must not be rattled and should initiate an investigation against Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In making the call, a DAP lawmaker also challenged the police chief to file a report against the minister, whom he claimed could have breached the Official …