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Are we talking about race and religion more under 'new' Malaysia? Yes, data shows

Are we talking about race and religion more under 'new' Malaysia? Yes, data shows

SPECIAL REPORT | This is based on Malaysiakini’s analysis of Dewan Rakyat debates and media reports before and after GE14.
No more bottled water, plastic-wrapped food at gov't events

No more bottled water, plastic-wrapped food at gov't events

The move is to reduce public reliance on single-use plastics.
Ministry: Gebeng groundwater contamination not from Lynas

Ministry: Gebeng groundwater contamination not from Lynas

UPDATED 12.30PM | Mestecc's deputy sec-gen says a spike in heavy metals in the water appears to be a one-off event, but the source is still undetermined.

Minister to head to Australia to discuss Lynas issue

Minister to head to Australia to discuss Lynas issue

UPDATED 1.12PM | Yeo Bee Yin will meet her Australian counterpart to discuss conditions for Lynas' operations and waste management.

RM1.4m payment: Rameli opens up, says he's victim of 'extreme politics'

RM1.4m payment: Rameli opens up, says he's victim of 'extreme politics'

The corporate figure laments being implicated in the controversy which, he says, has tarnished his reputation.

Source: Hadi initially unaware about RM1.4m payment to settle suit

Source: Hadi initially unaware about RM1.4m payment to settle suit

PAS central committee also allegedly in the dark over the settlement with S'wak Report editor. 

Transwoman charged twice for same crime, lawyer says

Transwoman charged twice for same crime, lawyer says

Kent Carburnay Acuin was caught climbing on top of a car naked near Bukit Bintang last month.

Lynas' claim of bauxite polluting groundwater called into question

Lynas' claim of bauxite polluting groundwater called into question

Critics say it is unlikely the heavy metals originated from bauxite mines and stockpiles.

Is groundwater under Lynas plant high in heavy metals? Yes, but…

Is groundwater under Lynas plant high in heavy metals? Yes, but…

FACT CHECK | Heavy metal content is way beyond an acceptable level. It wasn’t so before Lynas started operation.

Dormant company is AP holder, but firm claims filing error

Dormant company is AP holder, but firm claims filing error

SH Warisan Cergas' director says there is a mistake in the records, but the company's secretary says the records are reliable.

Sending my vote home, thanks to the kindness of strangers

Sending my vote home, thanks to the kindness of strangers

COMMENT | 'I thought my GE14 story was over when my ballot paper didn't arrive in London by last week.'

DAP senator says critics in 'Penang Christian city' row intellectually inept

DAP senator says critics in 'Penang Christian city' row intellectually inept

Ariffin Omar is under fire, including from PAS, over remarks made in a debate in April. 

The last of generations of storytellers

The last of generations of storytellers

MALAYSIANS KINI | With no protege, Ramli Mahmud may be the last in the long line of traditional storytellers called the Awang Batil.

Ministry cancels local council projects for non-BN constituencies

Ministry cancels local council projects for non-BN constituencies

The decision is made at a meeting attended by minister Noh Omar, mayors and heads of local governments.

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

PKR communications director questions Madinah's appointment, given her links to Umno.

‘What are you wearing to bed?’

‘What are you wearing to bed?’

COMMENT | How should female reporters deal with lecherous sources and gov’t officials?

PKR rep claims DPP broke deal over appeal, seat at risk

PKR rep claims DPP broke deal over appeal, seat at risk

Nik Nazmi claims prosecution broke its promise by appealing, but DPP denies this.

Man beats up security guard for clamping car

Man beats up security guard for clamping car

The man hits the guard using a bolt cutter after refusing to pay RM100 to remove the tyre clamp.

Why a McDonald’s boycott is misplaced

Why a McDonald’s boycott is misplaced

COMMENT | Strict Jakim rules puts McDonald’s in a bind but it can’t have its cake and eat it, too.

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

UPDATED 11.53PM | The Malacca PKR leader and Bersatu leaders were promoting a ceramah by Dr M.

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

Husni called for questioning at Bukit Aman tomorrow

He is summoned to Bukit Aman over his speech in Dewan Rakyat, his aide says.

Source: Electrical sparks led to hospital fire, too

Source: Electrical sparks led to hospital fire, too

The second incident in the operation theatre is due to a short circuit.

'Anti-Bersih witch hunt breaches rules on role of lawyers'

'Anti-Bersih witch hunt breaches rules on role of lawyers'

Lawyers for Liberty cites UN principles and the cab-rank rule in protest against the gov’t move.

'Sarawak natives have to fork out at least RM1,500 to get IC'

'Sarawak natives have to fork out at least RM1,500 to get IC'

This includes cost of long distance travel and DNA tests, says Mujan Jok.