KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) — Malaysia will not allow religious provocation or any threatening act or insulting of any religion to take place even in the name of freedom of expression, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The prime minister reiterated that freedom had its limitation. He said th …

In a Friday sermon today by the Islamic Development of Malaysia (Jakim), Muslims were once again warned about the dangers of fanatical idol worshipping of Korean pop (K-Pop) stars. The sermon touched on the “hidden agenda” of these K-Pop concerts and how those with a shallow mind might simply assume …

The flood situation in Sabah has improved while the number of evacuees in Perak, Kelantan and Pahang still placed at the relief centres have decreased this morning from last night. Flood situation in Sabah improveswww.malaysiakini.comThe number of evacuees in three other states still at relief centr …

A sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger US economy probably won’t be enough to brighten the outlook for global growth this year, the head of the IMF warned. Cheap oil not enough to lift global economy, says Lagardewww.kinibiz.comA sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger US economy probably won …

In a landmark ruling today, The Coroners Court in Kuala Lumpur found that the police had acted unlawfully in not giving medicine and medical attention to detainee P Chandran. Sessions Court Judge Ahmad Bache, who presided as the coroner, said Chandran had died before 7.48am on Sept 10, 2012, but the …

LABUAN, Jan 16 (Bernama) — A total of 13,669 students of primary and secondary schools in the duty-free island here received the RM100 special schooling aid of 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) on Thursday. The aid amounting to RM1,366.900 was also given out to students in the assisted schoo …

YOURSAY | Baju kurung ban – isn’t this extremism, Mr DPM?: ‘What next? Ban non-Malays from wearing batik and songkok?’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286475 [FREE] Baju kurung ban – isn’t this extremism, Mr DPM?www.malaysiakini.comFREE YOURSAY ‘What next? Ban non-Malays fro …

FBI letter writer cannot hide behind the OSA FREE YOURSAY ‘Do ministers conduct such charitable works for alleged criminals?’ FBI letter writer cannot hide behind the OSA

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