KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

PM says CNY more prosperous due to strong ringgit

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad cannot do anything for Langkawi if he's just an MP after the 14th general election.

Najib said this Chinese New Year is more prosperous due to the stronger ringgit.

MCA Deputy President Wee Ka Siong dismissed competition over which politician had the best Chinese New Year video, saying this wasn't the Oscars.

MCMC tells TMI to delete letters

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) ordered The Malaysian Insight to remove several letters to the editor, while Malaysia Today was also directed to remove an article.

Military veterans banded under NGO Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (Patriot) ticked off national leaders for questioning their loyalties.

Other Kinibites

A special allocation for B40 Indians to buy AS1M units will be launched by month end.

A Malaysian detained in the United Arab Emirates on accusations of stealing wages has been released on bail.

Looking ahead

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak continues his working visit in Langkawi.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will be touring Perak.