Zikri Kamarulzaman

Budget: Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025

Budget: Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025

BUDGET 2026 | Govt able to save due to emoluments optimisation, lower debt service charges.
CALCULATOR | Budi95: How much will you save on RON95 monthly?

CALCULATOR | Budi95: How much will you save on RON95 monthly?

Use our calculator to see how much you'll save and the amount subsidised.
KINIGUIDE | Halal food, logos, and interfaith meals

KINIGUIDE | Halal food, logos, and interfaith meals

Let's unpack the basics of halal rules, whether you’re doing the eating or cooking.
COMMENT | Weapon to weakness: SDs boomerang on Muhyiddin

COMMENT | Weapon to weakness: SDs boomerang on Muhyiddin

Bersatu seems to find the taste of its own medicine unpalatable.
TH rebranding becoming another racial tensions flashpoint

TH rebranding becoming another racial tensions flashpoint

There are allegations non-Muslim companies had been appointed by pilgrimage fund.
Court strikes down 'annoyance' offence from communications law

Court strikes down 'annoyance' offence from communications law

UPDATED 4.13PM | Court of Appeal rules curbs on 'annoying' speech unconstitutional.
Sabah polls: DCM's loyalty puts anti-hopping loophole back in spotlight

Sabah polls: DCM's loyalty puts anti-hopping loophole back in spotlight

Suspended from Umno, Shahelmey could yet contest on a GRS ticket.
Harapan sources: MPs told Anwar not to nominate judge in scandal

Harapan sources: MPs told Anwar not to nominate judge in scandal

They claim PM took note, but stressed decision is in Malay rulers' hand.
Judge accused of judicial interference may become CJ soon, Rafizi predicts

Judge accused of judicial interference may become CJ soon, Rafizi predicts

UPDATED 12.56PM | PKR MP warns the implicated judge could be made CJM and go up the ranks.
AGC's stance on judge appointments at odds with PM's non-interference

AGC's stance on judge appointments at odds with PM's non-interference

Anwar says he does not interfere, but AGC implies PM can ignore JAC recommendations.
Local fruits not subject to sales tax, nor impacted by gazette order

Local fruits not subject to sales tax, nor impacted by gazette order

Local fruits listed in gazette order are only those that are imported.
Umno can't use anti-hopping law to strip Zafrul's senatorship

Umno can't use anti-hopping law to strip Zafrul's senatorship

Anti-party hopping laws in Constitution only apply to MPs.
Will Anwar give Economy Ministry to Umno in exchange for Zafrul?

Will Anwar give Economy Ministry to Umno in exchange for Zafrul?

PM wants to keep Zafrul, angering Umno, so a cabinet reshuffle may ease tensions.
COMMENT | Impose retirement age on politicians too

COMMENT | Impose retirement age on politicians too

It can't be ignored that with age comes declining performance.
Madani wins Ayer Kuning, but PSM makes waves while PN's pig agenda fails

Madani wins Ayer Kuning, but PSM makes waves while PN's pig agenda fails

AYER KUNING | Ruling coalition should not be resting on its laurels.
KINIGUIDE | Interfaith events: Old rules, new proposal, royal precedents

KINIGUIDE | Interfaith events: Old rules, new proposal, royal precedents

Malaysiakini takes a look at existing guidelines and new ones being proposed.
COMMENT | Madani govt keeps hope alive for future PMs to rob country

COMMENT | Madani govt keeps hope alive for future PMs to rob country

So much for reformasi.
COMMENT | PSM, Muda need a strong one-state strategy

COMMENT | PSM, Muda need a strong one-state strategy 

Time to shake up the status quo, not nip at giants' heels.
KINIGUIDE | Are ham and cheese sandwiches halal?

KINIGUIDE | Are ham and cheese sandwiches halal?

There's an increasing demand and vigilance about halal certification.
PM vents about Rosmah acquittal

PM vents about Rosmah acquittal

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about
From journalist to editor - Malaysiakini is my 'ride or die'

From journalist to editor - Malaysiakini is my 'ride or die'

I'm sure Malaysiakini will continue holding truth to power.
Will Sabah graft scandal nudge 'kingmaker' Harapan to pick sides?

Will Sabah graft scandal nudge 'kingmaker' Harapan to pick sides?

BN, GRS looking to form pact with Harapan ahead of state polls, but not with each other.
The privilege of doing slow journalism that matters

The privilege of doing slow journalism that matters

In-depth reporting doesn't make business sense but it's worth doing.
'Akmal, who chaired Khazanah when it invested in FashionValet?'

'Akmal, who chaired Khazanah when it invested in FashionValet?'

PKR leader Najwan alludes to possibility Umno Youth chief 'may have forgotten'.