Archive - 25 December 2016

Confusion in Bersatu after Anina 'removed' as Srikandi chief

Confusion in Bersatu after Anina 'removed' as Srikandi chief

Anina Saadudin says she was 'sworn-in' like other leaders in November, but party claims her 'wing' has not even been formally established.

Christians need to be politically relevant, minister says

Christians need to be politically relevant, minister says

Christians must influence policy because their religion preaches righteousness, said cabinet minister Paul Low.

Paul Low warns against ethnic nationalism

Paul Low warns against ethnic nationalism

Cabinet minister Paul Low says no ethnic group should claim they are superior to others.

Will other public bodies join EPF in dumping FGV?

Will other public bodies join EPF in dumping FGV?

Statutory bodies such as KWAP, LTAT, Tabung Haji and Perkeso are still holding on to their stake in troubled FGV.

Environmental activists released, thank supporters

Environmental activists released, thank supporters

Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia president and her colleague were accused of insulting Johor royals by speaking out against logging activities.

Drugs from Golden Triangle transiting through Penang

Drugs from Golden Triangle transiting through Penang

Internationally-linked syndicates have been making Penang a transit point, say Thai authorities.

Thousands evacuate as Typhoon Nock-Ten nears the Philippines

Thousands evacuate as Typhoon Nock-Ten nears the Philippines

Hundreds of thousands flee their homes in the Philippines on Christmas Day.

Russian military plane crashes en route to Syria

Russian military plane crashes en route to Syria

The plane carrying 92 is unlikely to see survivors, reports Russian media.

Surely Hadi thought it through, says Nasharudin on Teheran visit

Surely Hadi thought it through, says Nasharudin on Teheran visit

Surely the PAS president would have reached 'ijtihad' before deciding on the Teheran visit, says former PAS No 2.

MCA Youth: Sekijang MP should get his facts right

MCA Youth: Sekijang MP should get his facts right

Anuar Abd Manap seems ignorant of the fact that ministries are making contradictory remarks, says MCA Youth's Nicole Wong.

Gerai OA empowering Orang Asli women through craft

Gerai OA empowering Orang Asli women through craft

MALAYSIANS KINI | Reita Rahim is one of the core volunteer of Gerai OA

Trump: UN resolution 'will make it much harder to negotiate peace'

Trump: UN resolution 'will make it much harder to negotiate peace'

He says the UN resolution on Friday condemning Israeli settlements is a 'big loss'.

Sabah Council of Churches prays for truth on 1MDB, hudud

Sabah Council of Churches prays for truth on 1MDB, hudud

Council also claims new taxes on non-Muslim religious bodies was in violation of Malaysia Agreement.

Perkasa urges sacking FGV chair Isa amid losses

Perkasa urges sacking FGV chair Isa amid losses

Its economic bureau chair also wants MACC to probe lest it becomes 'another 1MDB'.

Stop with the 'pretend questions', Kit Siang told

Stop with the 'pretend questions', Kit Siang told

The biggest question on everyone's lips is who is Pakatan Harapan's nominee for PM, says Salleh Said Keruak.

Jamal: Why ‘anak dara’ gets licence, but not others?

Jamal: Why ‘anak dara’ gets licence, but not others?

The Sungai Besar Umno chief accuses MB Azmin of selective treatment in Selangor.

It pours every day, yet dry taps for millions

It pours every day, yet dry taps for millions

YOURSAY | ‘What was the state gov’t's specific role in this epic failure to safeguard the interests of ratepayers?’

Birthday bash turns into funeral for driver of ill-fated express bus

Birthday bash turns into funeral for driver of ill-fated express bus

The Pagoh crash robs a young girl of father on her birthday.

18 lives lost in two separate accidents on Christmas Eve

18 lives lost in two separate accidents on Christmas Eve

The accidents in Pagoh and Tampin darkens the festive season's joy.

Nur Jazlan urges tighter foreign students screening to cull terrorist entry

Nur Jazlan urges tighter foreign students screening to cull terrorist entry

The deputy minister wants the Education Malaysia Global Services System reviewed.

Felda deal raises concerns; bus tragedy in Johor; ringgit woes hit LRT3

Felda deal raises concerns; bus tragedy in Johor; ringgit woes hit LRT3

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Will Salleh pick up gauntlet thrown by Kit Siang?

Will Salleh pick up gauntlet thrown by Kit Siang?

YOURSAY | ‘Minister, what have you got to say about the 15 questions?’

The Semai living the ‘asli’ way in remote Pahang

The Semai living the ‘asli’ way in remote Pahang

FEATURE | NGO Lightup Borneo plans to provide villagers access to electricity.

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

The Malaysiakini team wishes all our readers Merry Christmas.