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[#BREAKING] Eric Paulsen was arrested earlier. More to come: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/286140

CYBERJAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) — The sites and designs for schools to be built in future, particularly in the east coast states, will be scrutinised thoroughly as a preparation to face the floods, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. This was important because the schools in the e …

Mariam Mokhtar | The Silence of our Muslims The bullets that killed the cartoonists in Paris are just as lethal as the silence of the Muslims, in Malaysia and abroad, who have failed to condemn the killings. Their silence may not necessarily mean that they support the massacre. However, when will th …

Home Ministry agencies to prepare flood reports These will be a guide to handle the disaster in future, says deputy home minister. Home Ministry agencies to prepare flood reports

IPOH, Jan 12 (Bernama) — The government is planning to set up urban transformation centres (UTCs) in four states which do not have such centres. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said the states were Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Perlis. “The government is still in discussio …

Lawyer Paulsen arrested for sedition BREAKING NEWS He accused Jakim of spreading extremism every Friday. Lawyer Paulsen arrested for sedition

[UPDATED] Lawyer for Liberty director Eric Paulsen was arrested for sedition at Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur today, believed to be linked to his tweet accusing the Islamic Department Malaysia (Jakim) of spreading extremism. He is now being taken to the Dang Wangi police station. This was confirmed by p …

ALOR SETAR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Prices of essential goods which increased drastically as a result of the recent floods are expected to stablilize before the Chinese New Year festive season next month. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipa …

Azmin teary flood aid visit invites jibes from foe But he says those who say he is faking it don't know the real story. Azmin teary flood aid visit invites jibes from foe

State utility company Tenaga Nasional overtook Maybank as Bursa Malaysia's biggest counter by market cap today. Tenaga top as Maybank slips below RM80 bil market capwww.kinibiz.comState utility Tenaga Nasional is now the biggest counter by market capitalisation on Bursa Malaysia, overtaking Mal …

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) – The Prime Minister’s wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has advised parents to continue saving money so that their children can follow their good example. She said it is an effective way to educate the children in financial management and the skill should be emp …

Marching for freedom in Paris, but back home… Student tweets how leaders who took to the streets in defence of freedom, may be hypocrites. Marching for freedom in Paris, but back home…

Analysts have high hopes for the aviation sector this year following the halving of crude oil prices over the past six months, and expect nothing less than bumper profits. Money to be made in the skieswww.kinibiz.comAnalysts expect airlines to earn big this year on lower crude oil prices despite an …

JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 12 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water may install the solar energy system in flood relief centres. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said it was studying the proposal as many power substations were flooded causing disruption to electricity …

[HIGHLIGHTS] Come tomorrow, the Federal Court will reveal its verdict on the final appeal related to the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu. Malaysiakini revisits the case which made domestic and international news, and saw two police personnel being sentenced to death without the motive being establish …