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Expressing shock over the conviction of former student leader Adam Adli Abdul Halim for sedition, polls watchdog Bersih today said the one year's jail sentence is too "harsh". Stressing that the Sedition Act is a draconian law, Bersih said the rakyat will not let an "archaic" …

#MH17 The remains of three more victims in the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 tragedy, including of two siblings, arrived home today and were given full military honours at the Bunga Raya Complex of the KL International Airport (KLIA). Remains of three more MH17 victims arrive todaywww.malaysia …

DUNGUN, Sept 19 (Bernama) — Ali Mamat, a retired editor of the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), died at his home in Kampung Kubang Miang here today. He was 63. Ali, who had been suffering from liver cancer, died at 1.56 am, said his eldest son, Maheran, 41. Ali leaves behind two wives …

MRT Corp today revealed that the incident which claimed three lives at a construction site was due to lack of supervision at the site. Findings of the investigation conducted on the incident found that the 350-tonne viaduct deck span had toppled because of poor sub-contractor management, among other …

A Customs Department director has been charged with eight counts of receiving a total of RM80,000 in bribes at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. Customs director charged with eight counts of graftwww.malaysiakini.comMohd Nasir Said is charged with receiving a total of RM80,000 in bribes.

Penang PAS today lamented at its muktamar that the state government led by DAP was adopting BN's pro-developer policies at the expense of the rakyat. Penang delegate Iszuree Ibrahim said those from the village were being "slaughtered" in the courts by developers. "Pakatan Rakyat …

Don't drag UK into secession row, warns IGP He threatens groups not to play up issues of lopsided Borneo agreement. Don't drag UK into secession row, warns IGP

Hadi has the hide to blame Pakatan FREE YOURSAY ‘His muktamar speech is last straw that breaks the camel's back.’ Hadi has the hide to blame Pakatan

Heads continue to spin from PAS’ many flip-flops FREE YOURSAY ‘Perhaps PAS had rushed into marriage a little too soon?’ Heads continue to spin from PAS’ many flip-flops

PAS chief says one thing, does another FREE YOURSAY 'His strong opposition to Azizah’s appointment speaks louder…' PAS chief says one thing, does another

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) to be implemented on April 1 next year will not affect the jewellery industry although customers are imposed a six percent tax. GST won’t affect jewellery industry, says unionwww.malaysiakini.com'After two years the country’s jewellery industry will return to no …

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, Thursday announced the names of the eight members of the independent panel set up to review the standard operating procedure for public examinations following a leak in examination papers for this year’s Pri …

A husband and wife today lost their suit against Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) for breach of statutory duty to supply clean water and provide adequate water pressure to their house. High Court Judge Rosnaini Saub dismissed the suit filed by Hashim Maon and his wife Sapiah Putih and …

The Pengkalan Kubor state by-election is a “blessing” for some residents in the constituency, especially traders. Those in the food business, including food stall operators, are having their hands full with the increase and non-stop flow of customers into their premises. ‘Budu’ in demand in Pengkala …

From Hafizah Kamaruddin MAKKAH, Sept 18 (Bernama) — No contagious diseases or quarantine cases have been reported among the over 600,000 Haj pilgrims now in the Holy Land, according to a report on the www.arabnews.com portal. The report quoted Saudi Arabian acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih a …