Frustrated with PAS over its twists and turns with regard to the political imbroglio in Selangor, the state DAP is pondering on the need for Pakatan Rakyat’s continued existence. The matter was briefly discussed during an emergency meeting last night. Speaking to Malaysiakini, Selangor DAP chief Ton …

Boeing announced on Aug 25, 2014 an order by BOC Aviation for 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next-Generation 737-800s and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range). The order, valued at US$ 8.8 billion at list prices, is the largest in BOC Aviation’s 20-year history and part of the Singapore-based leasing company …

Those who are against a sturgeon farming project backed by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) have been reminded of Felda's "contributions" to the Kuala Tahan area. BN's Tahan assemblyperson Wan Amizan Wan Abdul Razak said Felda has done more for the area compared to …

YOURSAY | Khairy hits bullseye, but will Umno listen?: ‘Thumbs up for KJ, whether he truly meant it or not.’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/272726 [FREE] Khairy hits bullseye, but will Umno listen?www.malaysiakini.comYOURSAY ‘Thumbs up for KJ, whether he truly meant it or not.’ BN will …

Penang’s voluntary patrol squad (PPS) has now been accused of being “DAP militants” as the team have been found to be doing the party’s work, claims an opposition leader. Parti Cinta Malaysia’s (PCM) Huan Cheng Guan said the group was seen to be involved in party activities such as putting up DAP fl …

An HSBC bank officer and her husband who were charged with transferring and withdrawing money, totalling RM85,180, from the accounts of four victims of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have been given a month to appoint their counsel. The grace period was given by Sessions Court Judge Nors …

Despite a statement of regret published online today by The Star for publishing his cartoon without his permission, cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar Haque will proceed with legal action against the English daily. Zulkiflee, better known by his moniker Zunar, told Malaysiakini that he would be discussing w …

Far from the gleaming Petronas Twin Towers, life in the most interior of Sabah and Sarawak is like “living in a time-lapsed world”. Beyond the lack of amenities like electricity and potable water, NGO Lightup Borneo said that rural communities also live an “incommunicado existence”, with their pligh …

A Bukit Aman Special Branch officer told the High Court in Kota Kinabalu today that he saw the bodies of three policemen when he took a peek out a window to check on the situation outside after a skirmish at Kampung Sri Jaya, Simunul, in Semporna last year. ASP Azra Nursaffree Ramli said he was trap …

[NEWS FLASH] PAS's Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad is expected to be charged with sedition tomorrow, over remarks he made on the Selangor sultan in relation to the Selangor Islamic Affairs Council (Mais). More to follow: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/272712

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Bernama) — Even as Malaysia mourns the two Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plane tragedies – the MH370 disappearance and the more recent MH17 downing in eastern Ukraine – the country is still perceived by United States’ travel agents and tour operator …

Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali said that he will not hesitate to contest the impending Pengkalan Kubor by-election if he is offered by party to be a candidate. “If I’m invited to contest in the Pengkalan Kubor by-election, then I would do so." Read more here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/272 …

PAS’ decision to not name candidates and just let the Selangor sultan decide who will replace incumbent Abdul Khalid Ibrahim as menteri besar was due to the PAS central committee’s inability to reach consensus. Central committee member Khalid Samad (below) said that this led to PAS taking a “roundab …

Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery CheekPUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) — TV Nusantara, a television channel born out of the cooperation of countries in the region, will soon become a reality, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek. …

Police are investigating reports of a couple, believed to be models, who were reportedly walking half naked along Jalan Sultan Yussuf in Ipoh. Ipoh district acting police chief Supt Ahmad Termizi Abdul Haq said a police team was sent there after the department received photographs of the couple thro …