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Bukit Aman records alleged police torture victim's statement

Bukit Aman records alleged police torture victim's statement

The car-park attendant had earlier submitted a memorandum to the police headquarters outlining how he had boiling hot water thrown on him by police personnel during an interrogation session. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Syed Husin: Jenapala dropped after declared bankrupt

Syed Husin: Jenapala dropped after declared bankrupt

The former deputy secretary-general did not quit his post as he had claimed but was dropped from the party after he was declared bankrupt. [VIDEO INSIDE]
500 protest Israeli air strikes at US embassy

500 protest Israeli air strikes at US embassy

updated 5.40pm About 500 people protested outside the US embassy in KL against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip that have killed over 400 people in the Palestinian territory. [VIDEO INSIDE]
A house that time has forgotten

A house that time has forgotten

We take for granted that people who live below the poverty line do not mind their plight being published. But Malaysiakini stubbles upon on such family who just wants to be left alone. [VIDEO INSIDE]
First rain-proof parking for the disabled in PJ

First rain-proof parking for the disabled in PJ

oku disabled person carpark launch 231208 Imagine trying to get in and out of the car in pouring rain. It's hard enough for a person carrying an umbrella but even harder if he or she is on wheelchair. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Five M'sian 'heroes' recognised

Five M'sian 'heroes' recognised

annexe award 221208 The five were named Annexe Heroes 2008 in an informal event organised by an art and cultural centre to showcase their struggles.
Dr M: It's like cross breeding cat and kambing

Dr M: It's like cross breeding cat and kambing

This is Mahathir's response to the possibility of an Umno-PAS merger. The doctor says cross breeding between two different species is 'a bit difficult'.
Anwar unfazed over face-off with Ezam

Anwar unfazed over face-off with Ezam

Anwar is unfazed at the prospect of going head-on against his former confidant Ezam Mohd Noor in a by-election, possibly in Kedah's Kulim-Bandar Baharu.
Long road ahead for journalism ethics

Long road ahead for journalism ethics

The roundtable talk organised by the Centre for Independent Journalism has seasoned participants discussing the need for journalism ethics to trigger media freedom reform
Hadi: Yes, we had talks with Pak Lah

Hadi: Yes, we had talks with Pak Lah

The PAS president reveals that the talks were held as early as after the general elections.
Expert: Specimen can be conserved for years

Expert: Specimen can be conserved for years

Given the right conditions, the forensic expert says saliva, blood and seminal stains when stored properly can be preserved for many years.
Police presence at Parliament rapped

Police presence at Parliament rapped

Parliament snippets Opposition MPs question the need for the heavy police presence there on Monday saying police have adopted a ‘guilty until proved innocent’ stance.
'No absolute press freedom'

'No absolute press freedom'

Parliament snippets: Press freedom, Proton’s relevance and senate appointments were given passing mention in parliamentary proceedings today.
Fuel subsidy would have cost gov't RM30 bil

Fuel subsidy would have cost gov't RM30 bil

Parliament snippets With global fuel prices at US$140 per barrel, the projected subsidies could have come up to RM30 billion if government did not increase fuel prices in the country.
Poll: Almost everyone thinks Anwar's innocent

Poll: Almost everyone thinks Anwar's innocent

Our poll shows that most of our readers believe that the latest allegation against Anwar Ibrahim is a political conspiracy.
CIMB customers in red over missing money

CIMB customers in red over missing money

Problems in the bank's cheque clearing system have resulted in customers' money being wiped out from their accounts.
Protests fizzle out in mosques across S'gor

Protests fizzle out in mosques across S'gor

Despite the low turnout, organisers said they have met the objective of informing the crowd about the July 6 mammoth rally.
Teddies left outside palace gates

Teddies left outside palace gates

palace teddy bear 140608 Police and the no-show from palace representatives cut short the intention of 50 children to present the Agong with a Father's Day gift this morning.
Online Citizen: David vs Goliath in S'pore

Online Citizen: David vs Goliath in S'pore

A fledgling website in Singapore hopes to emulate its counterparts across the Causeway in bringing democracy to the island state.
'I think all this is only for show'

'I think all this is only for show'

petrol price hike vox populi interview 100608 veronica akiew Malaysiakini asked people how they view the government move to cut back benefits enjoyed by ministers and their deputies. Here are their responses. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Putera MIC awards for blogging excellence

Putera MIC awards for blogging excellence

The MIC wing will give awards for blogging excellence, including those who are critical of the party.
Umno Youth embarks on nation-building mission

Umno Youth embarks on nation-building mission

An Umno Youth working committee will go back to basics in coming up with proposals on nation-building.
A chat with Nurul Izzah Anwar

A chat with Nurul Izzah Anwar

nurul izzah 050407 talking The articulate Lembah Pantai parliamentarian faces editor Francis Siah in the inaugural episode of the Malaysiakini talk-show, ‘Uncensored with Francis’.
Indah Water, do your business here!

Indah Water, do your business here!

Some 300 residents in a Klang residential area have been living with an unbearable stench as the IWK plant there has not been able to process sewerage waste due to stolen cables.