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"The Commission emphasises that the freedom of speech and expression in Parliament shall not be impeached or become the basis of criminal proceedings. "It is therefore essential that MPs are guaranteed freedom from criminal prosecution, civil suits or superfluous disciplinary action," …

The Forest City mega project was initiated by Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ismail to ensure that the state’s southern region is evenly developed, said project owner Country Garden Pacific View (CGPV). “This area was spotted by our sultan who in fact wanted to see balanced development,” CGPV executive direct …

Video | KiniTV: PAS Kuala Terengganu MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad questions why controversial figure Ridhuan Tee is allowed to lecture. Raja Kamarul: Why is Ridhuan Tee allowed to lecture?www.kinitv.comKiniNews: PAS Kuala Terengganu MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad questions why cont …

Video | KiniTV: Today: Kelantan hudud bill passed unanimously; DAP wants Pakatan to act against PAS; Gov't aims to tighten leash on social media. Fact Sheet – March 19: Hudud bill passed, DAP calls for action against PASwww.kinitv.comKiniNews: Kinitv's news bulletin Fact Sheet brings …

Video | KiniTV: Embattled MIC president G Palanivel today refused to take questions from the press. Media-shy Palanivel to take questions 'later'www.kinitv.comKiniNews: Embattled MIC president G Palanivel today refused to take questions from the press…. Malaysiakini’s Facebook …

"Wow," was PAS Penang Deputy Commissioner Mujahid Yusof Rawa’s first reaction when asked to comment about DAP leaders – Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi’s and Senator Dr Ariffin Omar's – remarks that DAP must cut ties with PAS with Penang taking the lead. Full story: http://www.malays …

PKR had ordered its sole representative in the Kelantan state legislative assembly to abstain from debating or voting on the contentious bill to amend the Syariah Criminal Code II Enactment 1993. Read more here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/292530 PKR ordered rep to abstain from hudud votewww.ma …

In light of the recent spate of arrests involving organisers of the Pakatan Rakyat-oragnised ‘Kita Lawan’ rallies, a campaign was launched today calling for the dismissal of Inspector General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar. PKR Teja assemblyman and ‘Kita Lawan’ co-organiser Chang Lih Kang said that a we …

“The 13 of us didn’t know each other but when this case happened, we became like family because we have been seeing and helping each other throughout the length of the trial,” said Nashita Md Noor. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/292526 ‘We have become like family’www.malaysiakini.comBe …

The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has expressed regret over the police violation of Parliamentary privileges by invoking the Sedition Act 1948 against lawmakers' speeches made in Parliament or state legislative assemblies. In a press release today, Suhakam chairperson Hasmy Agam, …

#BREAKING The Kelantan state legislative assembly has unanimously passed a Bill to amend the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code II 1993. All 44 state assemblypersons were present, including Roslan Puteh (PKR-Guchil). More to follow: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/292500 Malaysiakini’s Facebook W …

YOURSAY | Bonnie and Clyde’s act reaches new heights: ‘After reading about all the abuses, I don't feel like paying GST.’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/292490 [FREE] Bonnie and Clyde’s act reaches new heightswww.malaysiakini.comFREE YOURSAY ‘After reading about all the abuses, I …

Speculation is mounting among political observers in Penang as to the continued sustainability of Gerakan in the state which it once held power as key leaders continue their exodus from the party. Penang Gerakan hit by key resignationswww.malaysiakini.comSpeculation is mounting regarding the party’s …

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Anwar’s jailing may be the tipping point judging from the rise of young activism, but it is also not healthy for a nation that is groaning to see the establishment of a two-party democracy. Steven Ng | Shooting oneself in the foot by nabbing Izzahwww.malaysiakini.comCOMMENT IGP Khalid has to take re …