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

Conviction opens can of worms, says Sirul's lawyer Kamarul says courts never established a motive, and highlights the series of phone calls. Conviction opens can of worms, says Sirul's lawyer Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

#Flood Updates in #Sarawak: 5,178 evacuated by 8pm, increased by 1,286 from 3,892 at 4pm, National Security Council MKN reports. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Selangor Legislative Assembly Speaker Hannah Yeoh’s return to Malaysia after a four-month work stint in Tasmania right after her graduation was never on her bigger plans of things. Back home for a special callingwww.malaysiakini.comCOMMENT Politics was an idea so remote for Hannah Yeoh – until …

KEMAMAN, Jan 19 (Bernama) — The Health Ministry has been directed to take samples of the Gala and Granny Smith apples in Sarawak suspected to be tainted with Listeriosis Monocytogenes bacteria for testing, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam. As a precautionary measure, he said the s …

#Flood Updates in #Sarawak: Pusat Gerakan Operasi Negeri Sarawak reports a total of 6,263 evacuated as of 9.30pm. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

S'pore still waiting for word on reclamation This is on two projects to reclaim land in the Straits of Johor, says Singapore minister. S'pore still waiting for word on reclamation Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is optimistic that the lower ringgit will attract more investments from the US. Its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Phang Ah Tong said however, which sector would garner the highest investment had yet …