Zahid responds, but key questions linger Several important questions on the FBI letter remain unanswered. Zahid responds, but key questions linger

Almost two weeks after the issue erupted, Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi finally broke his silence on his letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI): http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286363 Apart from defending himself, he trained his guns on what he described as "pro-opposition onl …

Ananda Krishnan in talks to take stake in 1MDB IPO He is considering taking at least a 5pct stake in 1MDB’s energy business. Ananda Krishnan in talks to take stake in 1MDB IPO

Papagomo ordered to pay damages to lawyer The case is to be remitted back to the High Court in Kota Baru for assessment of damages. Papagomo ordered to pay damages to lawyer

Tamil folk celebrate ‘Ponggal’ harvest festival The festival that expresses gratitude to God, the sun, the earth and the milk-bearing cow. Tamil folk celebrate ‘Ponggal’ harvest festival

Bar Council: Why can't Paulsen criticise Jakim? 'Don’t criminalise him as gov’t agency not beyond public scrutiny or comment.' Bar Council: Why can't Paulsen criticise Jakim?

Principal: Girl didn't wear baju kurung decently The school didn't ban non-Malays from wearing it, but it must be buttoned up. Principal: Girl didn't wear baju kurung decently

'Broke but not broken' Umno man files MACC report Financial woes aside, Khairuddin vows to continue his 1MDB battle. 'Broke but not broken' Umno man files MACC report

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) says industries which use crude oil as main components in their products will benefit from the lower global crude oil prices. Its Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Wong Lai Sum said as an oil producin …

At last, almost a decade after the high-profile case of slain Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, the faces of the two ex-police officers convicted for her murder have been revealed: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286435 Malaysiakini has today obtained a copy of their photographs, courtesy of …

Three detained for wanting to join IS The trio, including a married couple, detained at KLIA wanted to join IS in Syria. Three detained for wanting to join IS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today announced the latest product from Bank Rakyat for flood victims, Peribadi-i. The product offers maximum financing of RM50,000, at a profit rate starting from as low as 3.9 per cent, and loan period of up to seven …

Australia could refuse Malaysia's request to extradite former police personnel Sirul Azhar Umar, who faces the death sentence in Malaysia for murder: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286418 Sources from the Australian Attorney-General's Chambers had told the Sydney Morning Herald that the …

Communications and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek today urged religious authorities to educate offenders instead of punishing them: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286381 He was speaking about the recent controversy where a number of tudung-clad fans were seen being given hugs by K-Pop boy …

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) — Datuk Kasim Nyak Maon, who was the translator during the historic visit to China by former Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, died today, according to a relative. He was 82. Kasim passed away of heart complications at 4.45 am in a private specialist hospit …