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Al-Ma’unah - a cult that raided an army base 20 years ago

Al-Ma’unah - a cult that raided an army base 20 years ago

KINIGUIDE | On Merdeka Day, 13 men were granted a royal pardon. Malaysiakini explains what they did in 2000.
In battle of five ex-Sabah CMs, Musa holds ace card

In battle of five ex-Sabah CMs, Musa holds ace card

SABAH POLLS | Former political heavyweights may enter the fray but 'has-beens' likely can't hold a candle to Musa.

#KitaMalaysia - a joyous celebration of triumphs, sights and sounds

#KitaMalaysia - a joyous celebration of triumphs, sights and sounds

Malaysiakini honours Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day with a series of videos and a 24-hour event.
Jobless, penniless and disillusioned: Hurdles to the Sabah outstation vote

Jobless, penniless and disillusioned: Hurdles to the Sabah outstation vote

SABAH POLLS | With the Covid-19 pandemic also claiming jobs, the cost of a flight ticket back home is prohibitive.

Why native land titles have become a hot-button issue in Sabah

Why native land titles have become a hot-button issue in Sabah

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini lays out why legal protections have not prevented conflict on the ground.

PBS seeks to restore glory, but leader still recuperating

PBS seeks to restore glory, but leader still recuperating

Ongkili may have been missing from Parliament since May, but his party will need him for the Sabah state election.

Former Mara chair, CEO, named in audit on dubious Aussie property buys

Former Mara chair, CEO, named in audit on dubious Aussie property buys

The report by Ernst & Young alleges the property deals may have elements of corruption.

Seat talks: Little room for Bersatu as Umno lays ground rules

Seat talks: Little room for Bersatu as Umno lays ground rules

BN will field candidates for every seat it won in 2018, including seats currently held by Bersatu MPs.

Syed Saddiq: Moving on from Sheraton Move, money politics and Dr M

Syed Saddiq: Moving on from Sheraton Move, money politics and Dr M

Muar MP explains why he didn't join a new party but instead willing to risk his seat to disrupt politics.

Syed Saddiq's plan to 'disrupt' Malaysian politics

Syed Saddiq's plan to 'disrupt' Malaysian politics

INTERVIEW | The ingredients? Young, multiracial and tech-savvy leaders; innovative policies; and no more money politics.

Deadlock over durians - a brief history of Kg Sg Chalit in Raub

Deadlock over durians - a brief history of Kg Sg Chalit in Raub

Villagers are claiming the state promised them land grants in the 1970s.

New IPCC is significantly watered-down version of IPCMC

New IPCC is significantly watered-down version of IPCMC

Besides no disciplinary powers, cops can also refuse to divulge criminal incriminating evidence
Will Syed Saddiq succeed in taking politics back from old guard?

Will Syed Saddiq succeed in taking politics back from old guard?

Experts share their views on whether the former minister's venture will have an impact.
Breaking the rules: How countries deal with ministers breaching Covid-19 SOP

Breaking the rules: How countries deal with ministers breaching Covid-19 SOP

COVID-19 | The resignations of some errant leaders only happens after the head of govt intervenes.

How does the IPCMC affect police votes?

How does the IPCMC affect police votes?

The commission is a hot button issue that is opposed by police.

Three amigos create app to help school with reopening SOPs

Three amigos create app to help school with reopening SOPs

Students Alisa, Nursyahirah and Zulshafila build Amigos School System to simplify attendance, temperature recording.

How govt will tackle Covid-19's economic impact in Parliament

How govt will tackle Covid-19's economic impact in Parliament

KINIGUIDE | Three bills are to adjust bankruptcy threshold, set up a Covid-19 fund, and address contract issues.

How a legal migrant slips through the cracks

How a legal migrant slips through the cracks

SPECIAL REPORT | NGOs estimate there are over two million undocumented migrants in Malaysia - many started working here legally.

Slim polls: Of flash floods and 'flash' politicians

Slim polls: Of flash floods and 'flash' politicians

SLIM POLLS | Folks in Pekan Trolak near Slim hope for an end to their 52-year flood woes.

Voters need to elect someone who can't be bought - Slim candidate

Voters need to elect someone who can't be bought - Slim candidate

SLIM POLLS | 'I want to bring a fresh change in the political landscape... please give me a chance,' says Amir Khusyairi.

Who is G Gnanaraja in the Penang undersea tunnel project

Who is G Gnanaraja in the Penang undersea tunnel project

Welcome to the intriguing world of ‘Dato Sri G’.
Political interference: The tycoon who got entangled in Najib's 1MDB scandal

Political interference: The tycoon who got entangled in Najib's 1MDB scandal

Lim Soon Peng apparently acted as an intermediary for Najib's payments to two entities.

Who is Zarul Ahmad - key figure in Guan Eng's bribery charges?

Who is Zarul Ahmad - key figure in Guan Eng's bribery charges?

Zarul was the face of a consortium that was granted the role to undertake the Penang undersea tunnel project.

Understanding the Penang undersea tunnel project

Understanding the Penang undersea tunnel project

KINIGUIDE| UPDATED AUG 7, 2020 | Politics aside, here are the facts behind MACC's ongoing probe into the mega-project.