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Dr Mahathir: "The question is if it is not from Razak's family then where did so much money come from?" Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291903 How did PM's stepson afford lush condos, asks Dr Mwww.malaysiakini.comDr M wants to know how Riza Aziz can afford luxury pro …

The Finance Ministry appears to have made two crucial mistakes in replying to a parliamentary question on external debt, making it seem that external debt tripled between 2013 and 2014. It seemingly compared figures which were defined differently, and cited an entirely incorrect wrong figure for 201 …

Video | KiniTV: The Islamic State group has welcomed a pledge of allegiance to it made by the Nigerian terrorist organisation Boko Haram, according to an audiotape Thursday purportedly from its spokesman. IS welcomes Boko Haram allegiancewww.kinitv.comKiniNews: The Islamic State group has welcomed a …

Britain said it will seek to become a founding member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a new regional body backed by China that has raised concerns in the United States about governance standards. UK to join China-backed Asian development bankwww.kinibiz.comBritain said it will se …

“I am concerned that it looks as if the cabinet has rushed the approval of the RM950 million,” Rafizi said. Read more here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291864 Hasty RM950mil for 1MDB clear bailout, says Rafiziwww.malaysiakini.comConflicting statements between 1MDB boss and cabinet a clear sign, …

FREE YOURSAY ‘Since this involves bringing back the money, why would BNM object?’ Why 1MDB’s Cayman funds parked in S’pore? Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

I’m writing this letter in support of the movement to stop Dash cutting into Damansara Perdana and affecting the lives of over 20,000 residents here when the highway is not accessible to the residents here. It will bring them no benefits but will … Damansara Utama folk’s open letter to MB Azmin Mala …

The White House has officially responded to the Free Anwar petition: The petition was initiated by former US ambassador to Malaysia John Malott to make the release of Malaysian Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim from prison a top priority for US policy toward Malaysia: The White House says: Thank you f …

"The facility, of up to RM950 million, is being provided as a loan on commercial terms. "Any funds drawn would be used for clearly defined purposes as agreed with the Ministry of Finance," Arul Kanda said in a statement. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291824 1MDB: RM950m …

"I feel like I am a victim of the crossfire in Malaysian politics, which is getting more polarised. I’m a target," he told South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291769 I'm a victim of political crossfire, cries Jho Lowwww.malaysiakini.comT …

U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur: “There is an erroneous assumption that the fraudulent signatures removed from The White House petition titled ‘Respecting the Sovereign Nation of Malaysia’ were the first 60,789 signatures on the petition." Read more here: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291747 Dispo …

"Let me suffer the embarrassment, but I don't want to implicate others," Zahid Hamidi said. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291826 Zahid: I have letters that can shame ex-ministerswww.malaysiakini.comZahid insists his predecessors also inked similar letters to the FBI. Ma …

#Infographics | With external debt ballooning up to RM740 billion this year, let's have a look at what can you build with RM740 billion? Share your thoughts! Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

The Finance Ministry corrects yesterday's parliamentary reply on external debt. External debt didn’t triple, just up 6.9 pct Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

"I met the prime minister at the sidelines of the conference of rulers this morning, and briefly I communicated to him my concerns in finding a solution soon as possible," Azmin told reporters in Parliament today. Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/291820 Azmin seeks PM's he …