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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek today visited ailing veteran actor Datuk Mustapha Maarof at the Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital here. He spent about 30 minutes with the 79-year-old actor whose full name is Mustapha Azahari Ma …

Sarawak PKR today called on Chief Minister Adenan Satem to stop the federal government’s plan to bring in Bangladeshi workers for the oil palm industry: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282632 Its vice chairperson See Chee How said the move to bring in workers for the plantation sector should be pos …

NS files bid for leave to appeal in transgender case In the leave application, the applicants have submitted seven legal questions. NS files bid for leave to appeal in transgender case

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Within three years, inter-city train passengers are expected to enjoy more stable internet access of at least, 3G speed. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said this was in line with the improvement being carried out by the gov …

Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has called on the United States to gaze into the mirror before taking potshots at others: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282636 In a twitter posting, he called on the US to shutdown its Guantanamo detention centre. Doing so, he added, "gives the US a vital c …

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Paul Low has come to the government's defence amid a diplomatic swipe from US Vice President Joe Biden regarding the Sedition Act: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282633 Disagreeing, he said: "We are a democratic society where people can ex …

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) — The government will take steps to ease the financial burden of the people if world oil prices rise drastically, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The prime minister said the recently introduced controlled flotation of fuel prices would benefit the people as the f …

Top Stories of the Day | Here's a look at the most read stories: 1.Sultan strips Anwar's datukship over MB fiasco (http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282468) 2. PM, wife to slap Rafizi with 'diamond rings' lawsuit (http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282538) 3. Video of auxiliary cops …

Some 20 Bernama TV (BTV) staff have opted to take emergency leave as they can no longer afford to go to work: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282614 Many have not turned up at the office since Monday as the last time they were paid was on Oct 20. "I only have money to support my wife and child …

From Noor Farhana Ahmad Norain COLOMBO, Dec 5 (Bernama) — Awareness among parents and the public, combined with effective early intervention will help improve the quality of life of children with autistic problems, said the Prime Minister’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Rosmah, who is a …

Director: ‘Lelaki Harapan Dunia’ did not insult Islam Liew Seng Tat says the political issue depicted was a universal problem. Director: ‘Lelaki Harapan Dunia’ did not insult Islam

The government expects the supply of RON97 nationwide to return to normal next week, says Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Hasan Malek. RON97 supply set to return to normal next weekwww.malaysiakini.comThere had been a supply shortage of RON97 following a surge in demand.

From Jamaluddin Muhammad CHONGQING (China), Dec 5 (Bernama) — Kuala Lumpur needs to draw up strategic action plans on its engagement with China so as to tap the full benefit from the cooperation, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the plans must consist of s …

Video | KiniTV: Exclusive: US Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Yun says the United States is 'puzzled' by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's decision to maintain the Sedition Act. U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Najib's Sedition Act U-turn 'puzzles' USwww.kinitv.comKiniNews: Exc …

Terence Netto | Our RCI penchant and constipation A royal commission of inquiry (RCI) occurs but rarely. It is formed when public concern and pressure on an issue arrive at a pitch of intensity that an RCI has to be empowered as placation: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/282576 This makes the findi …