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LABUAN, Jan 22 (Bernama) — The 1Malaysia Training Scheme (SL1M) launched today received tremendous response, with 3,000 unemployed and underemployed graduates competing for 800 jobs offered by five established bodies. The training scheme introduced since 2011, with 45,000 graduates having secu …

In 'Allah' ruling, politics prevailed over universal right Bishop Bolly Lapok says it was not the church or Herald on trial, but Malaysia. In 'Allah' ruling, politics prevailed over universal right Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Home minister 'ambushed' by unhappy employer Zahid's confronted by man unhappy with online registration for foreign workers. Home minister 'ambushed' by unhappy employer Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

BEAUFORT, Jan 22 (Bernama) — Beaufort District Police chief DSP Mustaffa Maarof Mustaffa has urged residents in areas affected by the flood to move out quickly when ordered by the authorities to do so. He said the refusal of residents to evacuate much earlier and taking a risk to move out at t …

DAP MP offers 'chapati' treat over hunger strike Lim Lip Eng is unconvinced that Kumar Amaan will keep his pledge. DAP MP offers 'chapati' treat over hunger strike Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

Penang gov't alarmed over EC's latest move It's about to display constituency boundaries drafts feared to favour BN. Penang gov't alarmed over EC's latest move Malaysiakini’s Facebook Wall

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 22 (Bernama) — The Sabah state government will step up prudent measures in its expenditures to ensure the state’s economic growth and financial stability. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman, who is also state Finance Minister, said the proactive measures need to be un …

With the dramatic fall in fuel prices, now is the best time to implement the goods and services tax (GST), said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. Now is the best time to implement GST, says PMwww.kinibiz.comWith the dramatic fall in fuel prices, now is the best time to implement the goods and servic …

SOS! New electoral boundaries for Penang soon! Penang needs more than 100 people to raise objections, said the state committee on constituency redelineation exercise. New electoral boundaries for Penang soonwww.malaysiakini.comEC’s request for use of state hall sends out constituency redelineation a …

KUCHING, Jan 22 (Bernama) — Several officers from agencies under the Finance Ministry went down to the field today to see the flood situation first-hand to ascertain other aid that can be given to flood victims in the state. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said he took along th …

Video | KiniTV: G Kumar Aaman vowed not to budge until the Home Ministry intervenes and removes ROS director-general Mohammad Razin Abdullah and its investigating officers over the party's election woes. Kumar said he would sleep outside the Registrar of Societies (ROS) office in Putrajaya and …

FREE: TigerTalk – What little information out there on the proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) is enough to conclude that the rail link is primarily a scheme to profit from property sales along the route, with little economic benefit. RM40 bil high-speed rail is uneconomicwww …

KUCHING, Jan 22 (Bernama) — The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will receive seven Toyota Hilux four-wheel drives (4WD) and nine lorries to strengthen the department’s logistics besides helping the relevant agencies to face disasters. The department’s director Nor Hisham …

Here’s a favorite post of ours from the past: Opponents of the Lynas rare earth refinery in Pahang today held a small protest during the Australia Day celebration at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Among the guest were officials from Lynas Corporation, an Sydney-based company which mines ore in West …

Although Islam is the religion of the federation in Malaysia as defined under Article 3(1) of the Federal Constitution, it is subject to the limitations of the fundamental liberties of a person, ruled the Court of Appeal. In his 46-page written judgment with regard to a case involving transgenders, …