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By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Raw talent in the creative and content industry in Malaysia has to be nurtured to ensure its survival and, in the process, meet the government’s targets for the industry outlined in the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), a …

PAS spiritual leader Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is absent from the party’s 60th muktamar, held for the first time in Johor, for health reasons. Nik Aziz absent for health reasonswww.malaysiakini.comMUKTAMAR But he still manages to send his message through a live broadcast.

Malaysia has welcomed as a positive move Indonesia’s ratification of the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. Natural Resources and Environment Minister G Palanivel, as well as environmental experts, see the ratification as reflecting Indonesia’s seriousness in wanting to tackle the cros …

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) — A specialised marketing mission on herbal and nutraceutical products secured RM7.64 million in sales at the recently held Vitafoods Asia Fair in Hong Kong. “Herbal and supplement products and functional food contributed 23.3 per cent of total sales, foll …

A German private investigation firm acting on behalf of a client is reportedly offering a US$ 30 million (RM97 million) reward for evidence on who shot down MH17 in July. US$ 30mil for info on who shot down MH17www.malaysiakini.comFREE MH17 The reward is being offered by a German private investigati …

Video | KiniTV: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang today said a firm no to a “unity government” with Umno and asked its partners in Pakatan Rakyat not to betray their political coalition. Hadi says no to Umno, to stick with Pakatanwww.kinitv.comKiniNews: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang today said a firm …

The Sarawak government has been accused of flooding the Orang Ulu community with empty promises and lies in order to gain their support for the construction of the multimillion ringgit Baram Dam. “The government is taking advantage of the people’s lack of knowledge on the adverse effects of the Bara …

Pengkalan Kubor Independent candidate Izat Bukhary Ismail Bukhary has denied his contest is being sponsored by any quarters. Izat, 47, claimed he has been using his own money to contest since the last general election in 2013. "I want to dispel (everyone's suspicions). This Independent can …

Can judiciary be a check against sedition onslaught? FREE YOURSAY ‘But the independence of judiciary has already been compromised…’ Can judiciary be a check against sedition onslaught?

Sabah churches today distanced themselves from the ongoing clamour on secession from Peninsular Malaysia, but they want the federal government to address a litany of grievances that have been raised over the years. Key issues they want tackled are religious freedom and human rights, which we outline …

China’s strong manufacturing base and India’s software and scientific skills had massive potential both as a production base and for creating a consumer market. Xi Jinping expects China and India to drive global economywww.kinibiz.comChinese President Xi Jinping says a combination the "world� …

Sony Corp. widened its full year net loss forecast to 230 billion yen (RM6.9 billion) from a 50 billion yen loss and suspended its dividend Sony widens loss forecast amid smartphone competitionwww.kinibiz.comSony Corp. widened its full year net loss forecast to 230 billion yen (RM6.9 billion) from a …

PKR views the sudden increase of student intake into higher learning institutions as a positive move by the Ministry of Education due to the party’s and people’s pressure on the ministry. Bayan Baru parliamentarian Sim Tze Tzin said the increase of intake by 25 percent of the students who appealed t …

Video | KiniTV: Malaysia Airlines air stewardesses need to put on more modest attire to receive Allah's continued protection in light of the airline’s twin disasters, Flight MH370 and Flight MH17. This was the gist of a resolution that was passed at the PAS Youth muktamar in Kota Tinggi today. …

Sorry no cure, says Umno man of Negaraku rant DAP leaders often say things and then say sorry after an outrage, Puad says. Sorry no cure, says Umno man of Negaraku rant