COMMENT | The culture of corruption is tough to defeat.

COMMENT | Who will drive an anti-corruption culture in Malaysia?

Do the right thing; put welfare and health of workers first; illness does not discriminate, everyone is a potential victim.

COMMENT | Health before wealth - the way forward

The media have consistently framed Asians as outliers since the first wave of “boat people” arrived in Darwin in 1976 after the Vietnam War.

COMMENT | Buying into the fallacy of racial hierarchy

How will they respond to their constituents for not rejecting the budget?

COMMENT | Budget vote - betrayed by Anwar and Harapan MPs

The opposition says it will now scrutinise the budget in third reading, but what really is the plan?

COMMENT | Opposition better not be using budget vote for personal gain

Left on their own in a strange place, two boys make a 4,800-kilometre journey to M'sia as refugees.

'Being a refugee is being adrift in the ocean - where tide goes, you live’

When Zurina heard of a young suicidal refugee who was on his own, she told her husband 'Go get him.'

How a M'sian family opened up their home to young refugees

More than 800 child refugees and asylum seekers travel to Malaysia on their own. These are their stories.

Lone Passage: Tracing the solo journeys of child refugees to Malaysia

Today's vote will mark the end of the second reading, or policy stage of the supply bill.

How voting in the Dewan Rakyat works

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Spend like an MP - the game

It has become common knowledge that many of these houses are shared by between 10-30 workers.

LETTER | Govt slow to address issues  in living conditions of foreign workers

The world desires the glamour of sports and entertainment over the hard reality of global essential services and sacrifice.

LETTER | Maradona or Baharuddin - who will you remember?

'Muhyiddin has literally deemed his position as an undemocratic and untenable occupation'.

LETTER | PM is spot on about returning mandate to the people

LETTER | First of all, does the opposition have the numbers to accept or reject the budget?

LETTER | Budget vote - what exactly is going on?

LETTER | While some can be with loved ones, there are others, who are not so fortunate.

LETTER | Appreciate the sacrifices of our frontliners

Should nothing be done, almost 4,000 will lose their positions within govt service by May 2022.

LETTER | Only less than 15pct contract medical officers offered permanent posts

'Let us not allow our distorted social expectations to obliterate other talents and achievements.'

LETTER | Merit is not equal to academic excellence

LETTER | To say that they can survive during these hard times is like rubbing salt into the wound.

LETTER | Many tourism businesses, jobs obliterated by pandemic

Zahid, who is facing graft charges, is not expected to get the position.

Shahril maintains Umno deserves DPM post despite Zahid's advice

COVID-19 | Health DG says 21 people have been tested positive so far.

Almost 1k sent for testing after Covid-19 cluster linked to USM Hospital

Buyers rush to buy gold due to falling prices and crowding jewellery shops.

'Gold rush' lands buyers with fines for violating Covid-19 SOPs

COVID-19 | Sabah, which was the previous epicentre of the pandemic, is seeing gradual improvements.

Covid-19 (Nov 29): 1,309 new cases with almost 500 in KL

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

UPDATED 8PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 29)

Health authorities are looking into several such events that they believe are contributing to Covid-19 outbreaks.

Events for the dead fuelling Covid-19 in Sabah villages

The police have arrested a 42-year-old man following the incident.

Boy flung down: Witnesses heard arguments in apartment

David Prowse played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films.

Darth Vader actor dies at 85

Senior Minister claims ex-premier had support of 131 MPs but resignation threw spanner in the works.

Azmin: PN plan came from Dr M to ensure he could continue as PM

'The one who has grand ambitions of becoming prime minister is Azmin,' says Kuang rep.

Stop lying about Dr M's involvement with Sheraton Move, Pejuang tells Azmin

Radzi Tajuddin says more countries are imposing windfall tax as a new source of income.

Windfall tax won't confuse investors - Muda co-founder

'I want to focus on how I think I can help towards Malaysia’s fight against Covid-19'.

Tengku Zafrul not interested to join any party, to focus on economy

Former finance minister says the government should facilitate and not impede Penang's development due to politics.

Penang LRT guarantee won't cost Putrajaya a penny, Guan Eng tells Zafrul

It is not just rhetoric but a significant move in context of MA63, says state party info chief.

PM's commitment to negotiate on Sabah oil and gas is 'significant step' - state Bersatu

Sec-gen Hamzah Zainudin says party membership doubled to 508,725 in just a year.

Bersatu AGM approves new non-bumi associate members wing

Senior minister views Mahathir as statesman, says he served Anwar loyally for 30 years.

Azmin: I still love and respect Dr M, but Anwar is a bitter person

The party's deputy strategic director, Ramanan Ramakrishnan says Azmin is deceiving himself.

PKR man scoffs at Azmin self-professing as 'unambitious'

COMMENT | It looks like we are heading south like Singapore’s dormitory clusters.

COMMENT | Covid-19 - a compassionate approach for foreign workers

CORONAVIRUS | The new languages will be Burmese, Nepalese and Bengali to serve the migrant community.

Malaysiakini launches Covid-19 tracker in migrant languages

Follow the latest updates and essential information on the outbreak in Malaysia, all in one place.

Track Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia

Every Malaysian MP has their own values, freedom of thought, says Hasanuddin.

'Whether they stood or sat, everyone had say on budget' - Amanah MP

They did not mention names but appear to be referring to PKR president Anwar Ibrahim.

Unilateral budget move tarnished Harapan's reputation - Amanah grassroots

'The appointment is the prerogative of the prime minister'.

Umno should not pressure Muhyiddin on DPM post - Zahid

PKR president claims govt made 'major' concessions that would benefit people.

In latest take on budget vote, Anwar claims victory due to concessions

In the eyes of some Malaysians, their MPs are supposed to be a 'superhero'...

To spend or not to spend: MPs' dilemma under lopsided allocation system

Ismail Sabri says this was decided after risk assessments were conducted by the MOH in the two areas.

EMCO in Kg Numbak, Telipok settlement in KK extended to Dec 13

Covid-19 incidences in Malaysia remain much lower than in many countries, including those in Europe and the Americas.

COMMENT | Ranking the Covid-19 incidence in Malaysia with other countries

Improvements to curb cross-border crime after recent shooting at M'sia-Thai border.

Enhancements made to border control strategies, patrolling - Bukit Aman

Police say researcher attempted to put up a fight against burglars.

Former Mardi researcher killed in Bangsar burglary

Trump saw his election to the presidency as a mandate to wash away all the dirt in the intensely political city.

COMMENT | Trump came, saw - and fell into the Washington swamp

'The government is paying me cash for my salary because I don’t have a bank account,' says Carrie Lam.

Hong Kong's top leader piles up cash at home after US sanctions

Its president calls for programme's criticisms to be addressed before any revival takes place.

National service revival 'irrelevant' at time of Covid-19 pandemic, says Patriot

Batek tribe in Kelantan build 50 sheds in four days as precaution for year-end floods.

Flood preparation: Orang Asli build sheds on hilltop

Covid-19 and MCO have seen increase in such violence, says Lembah Pantai Wanita PKR chief Raiyan Abdul Rahim.

Wanita PKR leadership to join UN awareness campaign on gender-based violence

There's no need to wait for GE15, says Hassan Karim.

Return people's mandate via confidence vote - PKR MP

'He struck me as a most humble man without an ounce of haughtiness about him'.

COMMENT | Cardinal Soter: A model of courage and unconditional love

Collapse of suspension bridge to due students crowding on it for internet connectivity highlights state's digital divide.

MP SPEAKS | Give Jasa's allocation to Veveonah to solve internet woes in Sabah

Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi joins global initiative to equip early-career clinicians with understanding stroke care.

M'sian neurologist among first in World Stroke Organisation programme

The vessels were anchored in Malaysian waters without permission.

MMEA evicts 5 merchant ships from M'sian waters

COMMENT | The Kyrgyz people must now learn to build as well as they can destroy.

COMMENT | Kyrgyzstan’s post-revolutionary crossroads

Key headlines you may have missed, in brief.

Anwar puts career on the line and other news you may have missed

The republic also suffered its 29th death due to the coronavirus.

M'sian among five asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in S'pore

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised to retaliate for Fakhrizadeh’s killing.

Slain Iranian nuclear scientist stayed in shadows but his work was uncovered

Attack happened late morning local time as workers were harvesting rice.

Militant attack on farm in northern Nigeria leaves 40 dead

The country is seeing the fastest spread of infections since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Korea mulls stricter social distancing as Covid-19 spike continues

Arrests were for assaulting police officer, drug possession, and breaching coronavirus restrictions.

London police arrest 155 in anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine protests

Washington DC archbishop Wilton Gregory, 72, becomes first African-American cardinal.

Pope installs 13 new cardinals, including first African-American

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

M’sia inks two vaccine supply deals, and other news you may have missed

Some patients are being redirected to a nearby govt hospital in Kota Bharu.

Covid-19 outbreak at USM Hospital, operations disrupted, two units closed

‘Let truth be the judge. Honestly, Anwar does not have the numbers…’

YOURSAY | Anwar under pressure to deliver, or make way for younger leaders

This was communicated to Harapan MPs verbally after the bungled vote, says one PKR MP.

MPs confirm Anwar's resignation offer if he fails in Putrajaya gambit

Opposition and Umno MPs both say that funding for Jasa is not necessary.

Jasa allocation cut proof of sincerity in budget negotiations - Zafrul

Name me one country in this region that has imposed a windfall tax, asks the finance minister.

Windfall tax will send wrong signal to investors, says Zafrul

These are verified locations reported to be affected today.

UPDATED 5.50PM | List of locations affected by Covid-19 (Nov 28)

UPDATED 7.27PM | Selangor has 266 new cases, Kuala Lumpur 191. Perak infections also surged.

Covid-19 (Nov 28): 1,315 new cases, 457 in the Klang Valley

UPDATED 10:15AM | On Thursday, Anwar raised eyebrows when he instructed opposition MPs not to go for a bloc vote.

Unfair to make Anwar shoulder all burden - PKR rep tells DAP Youth

Amanah president says he also won't attack ex-prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

As some turn against Anwar, Mat Sabu says he'll remain steadfast

May his writings inspire young Malaysians to examine their lives, the life of the nation and life on planet Earth.

COMMENT | Sim Kwang Yang: A rare principled Malaysian politician

Motion was submitted by BN lawmaker claiming Faizal Azumu has enough support.

State speaker greenlights 'confidence motion' on Perak MB

The total allocation comes to RM2.95 million

Perak govt channels RM50,000 to all state reps for flood aid

The screening tents for Covid-19 had been set up at the emergency ward's parking lot.

Kulim Hospital emergency screening tents hit by flash flood

Bersatu is also committed to uniting society under Yang di-Pertuan Agong, says Youth chief.

Wan Fayshal confident Bersatu, allies can win two-thirds majority in GE15

Prime minister also announces Bersatu decided to use Perikatan Nasional logo in next general election.

Muhyiddin set on PN for GE15 regardless of 'thorns' in his path

It was the most powerful party position prior to Dr M's resignation.

Bersatu chairperson's post abolished

Unwanted jets have become an emblem of pandemic-induced problems in the aerospace industry.

Airbus re-sells six unwanted jets built for AirAsia

There has been confusion over who will be allowed to withdraw from their Account 1.

EPF to announce I-Sinar details on Wednesday, says finance minister

The public is urged to contact Perhilitan if they have any information on the animal's whereabouts.

Panther attack: NS Perhilitan advises villagers not to leave livestock roaming

'A disappointing, despicable act of political vendetta against the people of Penang' - Steven Sim.

Cancelling loan guarantee for Penang LRT is political vendetta - DAP MP

Federal govt not going to provide a guarantee for RM2.04b loan application by state govt.

Putrajaya withdraws guarantee to finance Penang LRT

It had to take a collapsed bridge, children with broken bones to remind govt about internet woes in Sabah.

Search for internet: From tree-top to broken bones

Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism says ban unconstitutional.

Interfaith group wants liquor sales to be regulated instead of a ban

Zoo Negara needs funds to survive.