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 …

Saiful livid with TV3 over Anwar coverage He reveals an alleged 'must cover' instruction from station's top boss. Saiful livid with TV3 over Anwar coverage Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Kedah Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah said he has never been more concerned about race relations in the country since ascending to the throne close to six decades ago. '57 years as ruler, I've never been this worried'www.malaysiakini.comKedah Sultan's troubled by state of r …

LABUAN, Jan 19 (Bernama) — The Labuan Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Office has given an assurance of an adequate supply of essential goods in the island for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations which begin on Feb 19. Its acting director, Aslani Dabi said the ministry was liais …

A letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) concerning alleged gambling kingpin Paul Phua has been the home minister drawing even more flak. Last week, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi denied any wrongdoing, cited the Official Secrets Act (OSA) and pinned the blame on “pro-opposition” news portals. Ex- …