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The government VIP jet tracked travelling across three continents last week used jet fuel worth close to half a million ringgit, estimated PKR's Semambu assemblyperson Lee Chean Chung. Instead of paying for the 64,232.36 gallon of fuel used, the PKR Youth information bureau chief said the money …

Former minister Zainuddin Maidin has accused the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of lying about the use of a government VIP jet by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and his family: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/285417 "After reading the PMO's reply, I find it hard to believe them. Is …

The Kelantan government has set up tents in Gua Musang as interim accommodation for those affected by the floods: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/285418 Kelantan Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakob in a statement today said that 224 tents had been set up, prepared by both the state government and the distric …

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 5 (Bernama) — The government will ensure that students in about 300 schools that were affected by the floods could begin their schooling session according to schedule, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. While hoping for efforts to repair the affected schools co …

Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director Datuk Ahmad Zaharin Mohd Saad has been appointed as the new Shah Alam mayor, effective last Friday. Jais director is new Shah Alam mayorwww.malaysiakini.comHe was appointed last Friday upon the retirement of Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan on Nov 1.

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called on employers in the private sector to provide interest-free loans to employees who have been affected by Malaysia's worst flooding in more than three decades: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/285425 "Rebuilding their houses and purchasi …

SEREMBAN, Jan 5 (Bernama) — Businessesmen should not be taking advantage of consumers by raising the prices of goods ahead of the enforcement of the goods and services tax (GST) in April, said chairman of the Consumers Association of Negeri Sembilan (Nesca), Khairuddin Yunus. He said on the co …

The curious case of Zahid and his letter MP SPEAKS Why did the home minister have to defend 'kingpin' Paul Phua? The curious case of Zahid and his letter

Bonus for civil servants to be paid earlier on Jan 15 The bonus, or minimum of RM500, was initially scheduled for Jan 22. Bonus for civil servants to be paid earlier on Jan 15

PETALING JAYA, Jan 5 (Bernama) — The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) who appointed former All England champion Morten Frost Hansen from Denmark as its Technical Director effective March 1, must expedite his arrival to resolve the problems faced by coaches under the association. Former …

'New' 1MDB CEO and critic go way back However, Rafizi says Arul Kanda will be greeted with more revelations. 'New' 1MDB CEO and critic go way back

Only 34,260 flood evacuees left in four states This is the figure as of tonight, a drop from 38,332 evacuees this evening. Only 34,260 flood evacuees left in four states

LABUAN, Jan 5 (Bernama) — The fishermen’s catching activity has been affected due to adverse sea condition since late last year and continues to dwindle due to the anticipated monsoon this week. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) anticipates the monsoon surge to begin …

Five men detained for ATM break-in Selangor CID arrests them in several raids between Dec 29 and 30. Five men detained for ATM break-in

'Give details on new S'wak seats or we go to court' Sarawak PKR threatens to seek a judicial review if EC doesn't give details. 'Give details on new S'wak seats or we go to court'