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 …

From Nor Baizura Basri DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 20 (Bernama) — “More Opportunities”. That is what Malaysia is set to offer at the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF), which starts tomorrow until Jan 24. Whether it is business opportunities or ease of doing business in Malaysia, the …

FREE: The richest 1% of people in the world will have a majority of the wealth on the planet next year, according to development nonprofit Oxfam America Inc. Richest 1% to own 50% of global wealth in 2016www.kinibiz.comThe richest 1% of people in the world will have a majority of the wealth on the p …

Brent crude oil prices fell below US$ 49 a barrel and US crude also fell more than US$ 1 on Monday after the global economic outlook darkened and Iraq announced record oil production. Oil slips US$ 1 on global economy worrywww.kinibiz.comBrent crude oil prices fell below US$ 49 a barrel and US crude …

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Video | KiniTV: Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today said electricity tariff will not be increased this year as part of the restructuring of Budget 2015. No electricity tariff hike for this yearwww.kinitv.comKiniNews: Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak today said electricity tariff will not be incre …

Tremors were felt here, in Lahad Datu and Semporna early today following an earthquake in the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. The earthquake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, struck at 1.19 am, it reported on its website. The epicentre of …

The recent floods have led to an increasing number of leptospirosis and melioidosis cases from Jan 1 until Jan 18, said the Ministry of Health: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286812 Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said 647 leptospirosis suspected cases were reported, of which 110 c …

The son of PAS' venerated spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has dispelled rumours of his father being severely ill. Rumours have been rife over the health condition of Nik Aziz, especially after a photo was circulated on social media, showing him lying down and surrounded by family. Read …

INTERVIEW | Major Zaidi Ahmad is willing to put his life on the line for Malaysia should she go to war. But he will not remain silent over alleged fraudulent practices to safeguard the ruling coalition. Willing to die for Malaysia, but not lie for Umnowww.malaysiakini.comINTERVIEW Major Zaidi is on …

Major Zaidi, a true M’sian patriot FREE YOURSAY ‘Loyalty to country doesn’t necessarily mean loyalty to regime.’ Major Zaidi, a true M’sian patriot Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

If the Malaysian government files an application in Australia to extradite Sirul Azhar Umar, his legal team will file a suit in Kuala Lumpur to challenge it. Lawyer: We'll challenge attempt to extradite Sirulwww.malaysiakini.comUPDATED 2.20PM His lawyer will file, locally, against bid to extrad …

Orang Asli upset at lack of gov't flood aid Many villagers are being deprived of food and health supplies, says an NGO. Orang Asli upset at lack of gov't flood aid Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall