Most local councils are in Malay areas, says the ex-deputy minister. Saifuddin: Local polls won’t erode Malay rights Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Video | KiniTV: Today: The White House expresses that it is deeply disappointed with the conviction of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahin; Weakening ringgit can lead to bigger 1MDB debt says Tony Pua; Ulama faction a problem for PAS says Hanipa Maidin. Fact Sheet – March 13: US 'disappointed …

Video | KiniTV: A group of lawyers have urged the Bar Council to issue a statement condemning the 70 MPs who signed a motion in parliament seeking to condemn the judges in the Sodomy II trial. 'Bar Council's duty to defend court’s dignity'www.kinitv.comKiniNews: A group of lawyers hav …

A group of lawyers have urged the Bar Council to issue a statement condemning the 70 MPs who signed a motion in parliament seeking to condemn the judges in the Sodomy II trial. The spokesperson of the group of lawyers known as the G100, Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, said the Bar Council has a duty to def …

Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi must produce evidence of the letters he claims to have in his possession that show that previous home ministers had also penned letters to the United States, similar to that he wrote in respect of Paul Phua. Zahid has claimed to have a “stack of letters and agreement …

Dr Mahathir: "The question is if it is not from Razak's family then where did so much money come from?" Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291903 How did PM's stepson afford lush condos, asks Dr Mwww.malaysiakini.comDr M wants to know how Riza Aziz can afford luxury pro …

The Finance Ministry appears to have made two crucial mistakes in replying to a parliamentary question on external debt, making it seem that external debt tripled between 2013 and 2014. It seemingly compared figures which were defined differently, and cited an entirely incorrect wrong figure for 201 …

Video | KiniTV: The Islamic State group has welcomed a pledge of allegiance to it made by the Nigerian terrorist organisation Boko Haram, according to an audiotape Thursday purportedly from its spokesman. IS welcomes Boko Haram allegiancewww.kinitv.comKiniNews: The Islamic State group has welcomed a …

Britain said it will seek to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a new regional body backed by China that has raised concerns in the United States about governance standards. UK to join China-backed Asian development bankwww.kinibiz.comBritain said it will se …

“I am concerned that it looks as if the cabinet has rushed the approval of the RM950 million,” Rafizi said. Read more here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291864 Hasty RM950mil for 1MDB clear bailout, says Rafiziwww.malaysiakini.comConflicting statements between 1MDB boss and cabinet a clear sign, …

FREE YOURSAY ‘Since this involves bringing back the money, why would BNM object?’ Why 1MDB’s Cayman funds parked in S’pore? Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

I’m writing this letter in support of the movement to stop Dash cutting into Damansara Perdana and affecting the lives of over 20,000 residents here when the highway is not accessible to the residents here. It will bring them no benefits but will … Damansara Utama folk’s open letter to MB Azmin Mala …

The White House has officially responded to the Free Anwar petition: The petition was initiated by former US ambassador to Malaysia John Malott to make the release of Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim from prison a top priority for US policy toward Malaysia: The White House says: Thank you f …

"The facility, of up to RM950 million, is being provided as a loan on commercial terms. "Any funds drawn would be used for clearly defined purposes as agreed with the Ministry of Finance," Arul Kanda said in a statement. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291824 1MDB: RM950m …

"I feel like I am a victim of the crossfire in Malaysian politics, which is getting more polarised. I’m a target," he told South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291769 I'm a victim of political crossfire, cries Jho Lowwww.malaysiakini.comT …