
Cultural tourism nets Malaysia over RM550 million a year
Over 17m visitors participated in cultural tourism programmes in 2018, says Mohamaddin Ketapi.

Over 17m visitors participated in cultural tourism programmes in 2018, says Mohamaddin Ketapi.




NAJIB TRIAL | The key witness gives this evidence in court when cross-examined by Shafee.

UPDATED 10.40PM | 'We have said very transparently what we will do,' says foreign minister.

PARLIAMENT | Opposition lawmakers earlier argued motion was illegal, but did not raise objections during the voice vote.


De facto law minister stresses that the gov't will focus instead on improving unity and the economy.

Judge cites previous failure of M'sian Bar to challenge constitutionality of Raus and Zulkefli's reappointments.

Malaysia's 2019 economic growth is forecast to expand slightly lower at 4.6 percent instead of 4.7 percent.

Noraini Ahmad says that some sec-gens and DGs have failed to appear when summoned by the committee.


College claims investigations into raid is slow and is hoping for the minister's intervention.


Nga Kor Ming says certain days have been designated for ministries to answer questions in the Dewan.

MP SPEAKS | The country seems to be stuck in time, dominated by petty issues instead of aspiring to greater achievements.

Lau Seng Yee is a senior Tencent executive, while Xiao'ou Tang is the founder of AI company SenseTime.

PARLIAMENT | Home minister says M'sians should laud the move to decriminalise street protests.

PARLIAMENT | It involves the Eagle High Plantation and KL Vertical City development project.

Tuan Ibrahim says certain conditions have to be met before PAS MPs vote for the amendment.

The probe is also said to be the reason behind the delay in the appointment of its new CEO.

Putra claims the ministry is misusing funds for race-based policies.


PARLIAMENT | Minister says that it is the responsibility of state gov'ts to comply with the guidelines.


PARLIAMENT | Syed Saddiq tables amendments to the Youth Societies and Youth Development Act 2007.

Johor opposition leader files an emergency motion in the state assembly over the question raised in Parliament.


NGO asks if approval plans were submitted to the council before rebuilding works commenced.

UPDATED 4.19PM | Gov't is tabling a motion to compel all lawmakers to declare their income and assets to MACC.

PARLIAMENT | 'There are ways they can work without jeopardising the employment opportunities of M'sians.'

UPDATED 2.28PM | With the amendments, a public assembly can now include a march from one location to another.

Ex-PM even fills up the DAP leader's name in an Umno membership form.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced yesterday that he will be resuming his post as Umno president.

Umno president says consensus received from all opposition MPs to keep Bera MP in the role.

Division secretary K Veeriah calls the PM's remark a 'sweeping' statement.



Tsai Ing-wen will spend four nights in the country while visiting Caribbean diplomatic allies.


MP SPEAKS | Think tank's study shows 30 pct of 224 sub-promises have been implemented or are on track.

Newly elected Sandakan MP Vivian Wong sets foot in Parliament after her by-election win in May.

UPDATED 3.34PM | Pilgrimage fund's ex-chair claims minister Mujahid Yusof Rawa is afraid, offers to answer questions about the fund.

They say reporting incidents of harassment to HR or the Bar Council would be 'career suicide'.

Find out which of your favourite brands and products use palm oil.

COMMENT | It is imperative to ensure a balanced representation of academic, research and student matters.

This is to replace the subsidy card decided upon earlier, an online news portal reports.

Organisers claim it is the largest gay pride celebration in history.

UPDATED 10.05PM | This is a direct challenge to China as anger over an extradition bill spiralled out of control.

UPDATED 10.02AM | It says participants were unaware of the stipulated dress code.

The incident took place in Shah Alam.

And will the Umno chief reprise his role as parliamentary opposition leader, asks Lim Kit Siang.

Zahid returned as active president after going on garden leave six months ago.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-PM Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

COMMENT | Kudos on gov't's asset declaration move. Now, let's tackle unexplained wealth.


FEATURE | Southeast Asia had a rich, queer history that was largely erased due to Western colonialism.



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