"Well, I'm thrilled. I'm actually quite delighted and look forward to this," Rafizi told Malaysiakini in response to the defamation suit Najib and Rosmah filed against him. http://ow.ly/LJhlg Rafizi thrilled to face Najib, Rosmah in courtwww.malaysiakini.comPKR vice-president des …

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has warned that allegations on the social media may not necessarily reflect the truth. His blog posting today comes in the wake of scathing attacks from former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a series of videos posted on the internet. Full story: http://www.malaysiaki …

The authorities appear to be zooming in on Edge Media Group owner Tong Kooi Ong following the arrest of its chief executive officer (CEO) Ho Kay Tat last month. Ho was detained overnight together with three senior editors from The Malaysian Insider and the news portal's CEO Jahabar Sadiq last. …

Indonesians prefer to give birth in M’sian hospitals – ‘Kompas’ says this is so that their children will have access to medical care. http://owl.li/2Xvez3 Indonesians prefer to give birth in M’sian hospitalsowl.li‘Kompas’ says this is so that their children will have access to medical care. Ma …

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng denied today that he “ran away” from questions on his absence from the debate and eventual passing of the dreaded Prevention of Terrorism Act (Pota). http://ow.ly/LIZzy Lim: I was in Australia when Pota was passedwww.malaysiakini.comThe Penang CM says he did not ru …

Many Indonesian women who live in areas near the border with Sarawak are choosing to give birth in Malaysia. http://ow.ly/LIV3R Indonesians prefer to give birth in M’sian hospitalswww.malaysiakini.com‘Kompas’ says this is so that their children will have access to medical care. Malaysiakini’s …

#KiniTrending | Everyone goes ga-ga this morning over this trailer. Hans Solo is back with Chewbacca! A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Watch the second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens – in cinemas everywhere in December, 2015. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has pointed out that his successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi performed better in the general election than Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak even with his sleep condition. http://ow.ly/LGtzA Dr M: Pak Lah did better than Najib while snoozingwww.malaysiakini.comHe says Abdullah secured …

Zahid and the lifestyle of the rich and famous – FREE YOURSAY ‘Zahid, please don't say too much, just declare your assets.’ http://owl.li/2XuP6M Zahid and the lifestyle of the rich and famousowl.liFREE YOURSAY ‘Zahid, please don't say too much, just declare your assets.’ Malaysiakini …

Yes, MACC is fearless and brave… selectively – YOURSAY ‘The complainants, not the allegedly corrupt, are interrogated.' http://owl.li/2XuyX5 Yes, MACC is fearless and brave… selectivelyowl.liYOURSAY ‘The complainants, not the allegedly corrupt, are interrogated.' Malaysia …

Search for MH370 to expand if plane still not found. MH370 search area said to expand if current plan failswww.kinibiz.comMinisters from Australia, Malaysia and China met in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday had agreed to scan an additional 60,000 square kilometres if the plane isn’t found in the current sea …

Malaysia's version of Netflix? Former AirAsia X CEO Azran joins internet TV company iflix Malaysia. Former AirAsia X CEO Azran joins Catcha’s iflixwww.kinibiz.comThe former AirAsia X CEO seems eager to take up a new challenge again after leaving the airline abruptly last January. Malaysiakini&# …

Telcos have until end-April to carry out GST survey, says Customs. Customs: Telcos have until end-Aprilwww.kinibiz.comThe four telcos who have been in discussions with the Customs Department concerning the goods and services tax (GST) for mobile prepaid reloads, have been given until the end of Apri …

Tiger: Does Genting prefer low competition and monopolistic markets? Is Genting a fan of Monopoly?www.kinibiz.comOnce again homegrown casino giant Genting Bhd is moving towards yet another monopoly scenario. Is the management a big fan of the board game? Because underlying Genting’s march forward is …

"Malaysia has decided to strengthen the Sedition Act, instead of repealing it as previously announced. This can have implications for the exercise of freedom of expression as demonstrated by recent controversial instances of application of the Act." http://ow.ly/LFPQB EU says respect right …