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Tigertalk: Do we need another international airport in Kedah? MB Mukhriz floats plans for RM1.6 bil Kulim airport. Mukhriz' RM1.6 bil baby squeals againwww.kinibiz.comAnother international airport in Kedah – in Kulim, to be precise? Try as she might, Tiger can’t find a reason for wasting so muc …

BAT cigarettes such as Dunhill, Pall Mall and Peter Stuyvesant to revert to pre-GST prices. BAT ciggies revert to pre-GST priceswww.kinibiz.comBritish American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT) has announced that prices of all its cigarette brands will be revised back to their last pricing before April 1, effe …

Five top Apple execs paid RM1 bil salaries. Are they worth every penny? Apple's top employees worth the RM1 bil in salarywww.kinibiz.comFive Apple Inc employees who were paid US$ 281 million (RM1.03 billion) last year are among the 100 highest-paid executives in the US. They’re worth every penn …

The majority are unsure who to blame for the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) imbroglio but most who do, point the finger at Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. http://ow.ly/LIZIN Who's to blame for 1MDB? Najib tops list in surveywww.malaysiakini.comOther survey respondents blame the federal g …

Malaysiakini learnt that Tong is now being investigated by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for possible tax violations. http://ow.ly/LJ5D8 Authorities zoom in on Edge group owner?www.malaysiakini.comSources claim investigation may be politically motivated due to damaging 1MDB reports. Malaysiakini …

Being the respective strongholds of PKR and Umno, the Permatang Pauh and Rompin by-elections were initially expected to be a dull affair. But the electoral battles may now turn into a proxy war in the tussle between former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. Full story: …

Penang City Councillor pays illegal parking fine for a reporter. "I urge the MPPP councillor who allegedly paid the fine on behalf of the reporter to reveal himself and explain why he did this favour, and more importantly he ought to disclose what consideration if any he has received in return …

During the wee hours of last Friday, amendments were made to the Sedition Act 1948 reinforcing this archaic law with more powers besides imposing harsher penalties. http://ow.ly/LJkka Who were the 108 who voted on the Sedition bill?www.malaysiakini.comAfter an arduous process, Malaysiakini manages t …

Putrajaya denies Cuepacs’ claims on salaries – ‘According to records, those earning RM850 and less is 3,072,’ says the PSD. http://owl.li/2Xwp6O Putrajaya denies Cuepacs’ claims on salariesowl.li‘According to records, those earning RM850 and less is 3,072,’ says the PSD. Malaysiakini’s F …

Vehicle sales rose 14% in March due to offers and incentives by car companies before GST. Higher vehicle sales recorded in Marchwww.kinibiz.comTotal vehicle sales in March this year rose to 67,314 units from 58,924 units in the same month last year, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) said. M …

'Lonely' Dr M mobbed at national mosque – The crowd surrounds the ex-PM, snapping photos and selfies. http://owl.li/2Xw2Ca 'Lonely' Dr M mobbed at national mosqueowl.liThe crowd surrounds the ex-PM, snapping photos and selfies. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

BAT cigarettes revert to pre-GST prices – It had earlier increased prices of all its cigarette brands by 50 sen. http://owl.li/2XvTAp BAT cigarettes revert to pre-GST pricesowl.liIt had earlier increased prices of all its cigarette brands by 50 sen. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has refuted Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s claim that the commission had given the Prevention of Terrorism Act its seal of approval. http://ow.ly/LIUM6 No Zahid, we disagree with Pota, says Suhakamwww.malaysiakini.comCommission says it sent a letter in March …

Goodies pouring into Permatang Pauh – BN and Pakatan heavyweights are already making their rounds. http://owl.li/2XvGub Goodies pouring into Permatang Pauhowl.liBN and Pakatan heavyweights are already making their rounds. Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

The polling season is never complete without goodies – big or small – being rolled out in the constituency facing an election. http://ow.ly/LJoCS Goodies pouring into Permatang Pauhwww.malaysiakini.comBN and Pakatan heavyweights are already making their rounds. Malaysiakini’s Faceb …