///
Note: Possibly no NewsKini update until June 2024

Headlines : Free Msia Today Nation News   Page 1    



No plans to open casino in Forest City, insists Anwar - 25/04 2:43 pm

Bloomberg reported that Malaysia is considering a second casino licence for Johor???s Forest City development.





Businesses must prioritise their water footprint, says SPAN chief - 25/04 2:31 pm

Charles Santiago welcomes the adoption of ESG principles but says only 9% of businesses are working to combat water scarcity.





MCMC hunting those who use AI to humiliate social media users, says Fahmi - 25/04 2:14 pm

Minister says the government wants to ensure the safety of children and protect them from exposure to sexual predators.





Pak Lah admitted to IJN - 25/04 1:59 pm

The former prime minister is in stable condition and is being monitored by doctors at IJN's critical care unit.





Details soon on targeted subsidy mechanism, says Rafizi - 25/04 1:41 pm

He says if the subsidy rationalisation policy succeeds, the savings could be diverted into social assistance.





UM apologises for controversy created by US academic - 25/04 1:18 pm

It says it will assess the social media profiles of those invited to participate in the university's programmes.





Malaysia ‘not safe for travel now’, claims Gilley after UM .. - 25/04 12:49 am

Bruce Gilley says he has left Malaysia, citing safety concerns, and criticises the government following backlash over remarks made during a talk at Universiti Malaya.





File civil suit if govt slandered, rights group tells Fahmi - 25/04 12:43 am

Lawyers for Liberty says using 'slander' as an excuse to restrict freedom of expression is 'dishonest, evasive and hypocritical'.





DAP’s candidate for KKB polls a high-risk gamble, says analyst - 25/04 12:30 am

Awang Azman Pawi says Perikatan Nasional can offer strong competition if it fields a Malay candidate who is popular among the locals.





Third flexible account for EPF from May 11 - 25/04 12:00 am

The EPF has reorganised its existing two accounts into three to include a flexible account that offers members greater financial accessibility.





Act against Ismail over rice dumping incident, C4 tells govt - 25/04 11:59 am

The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism says the incident raises questions about why the stored food was not distributed during the national rice shortage.





Senior telco, tech figures join DNB board - 25/04 11:49 am

The new board members, as well as three 'alternate directors', join Johan Mahmood Merican and Ma Sivanesan.





HeiTech returns to profitability in 2023 - 25/04 11:37 am

The technology services firm credits its success in securing contracts in both the private and public sectors.





5-member bench to hear Muhyiddin’s review bid - 25/04 11:25 am

Lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim has agreed to the defence team???s written request.





EU hails Malaysia’s efforts to reduce deforestation - 25/04 10:15 am

The EU's commissioner for environment and fisheries also acknowledges Malaysia???s commitment to certified sustainable commodity production.





Man in KLIA shooting claims trial to attempted murder - 25/04 9:40 am

Hafizul Hawari also faces a charge of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to another man.





Nga could cost govt Kuala Kubu Baharu polls, says PH leader - 25/04 9:30 am

The PH leader says DAP vice-chairman Nga Kor Ming has given PN numerous reasons to attack him ahead of the May 11 by-election.





Up-to-par performance trumps strategies in fight for votes, say experts - 25/04 9:00 am

Poor performance can render any strategy worthless, says political analyst Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani.





US academic regrets harm caused by ‘second Holocaust’ post - 25/04 8:48 am

Bruce Gilley says the quote contained in his post, taken from his keynote address at a talk at UM, reflects his views alone.





Bersatu associate wing upset by MIPP joining PN, says source - 25/04 8:30 am

The new Indian party???s absorption into the opposition coalition is ???nothing more than a branding exercise???, an associate wing leader says.





Are you afraid of us, opposition rep asks Melaka CM - 25/04 7:30 am

State opposition leader Yadzil Yaakub asks why the Melaka government is hesitant to provide funds to two Perikatan Nasional assemblymen.





Tackle stagnant wages to boost TVET field, says educationist - 25/04 7:15 am

Yunus Yasin says a 'premium' RM4,000 minimum wage is meaningless if the cost of living is just as high in the future.





I offered you more space but you rejected it, Amirudin tells Azmin - 25/04 12:25 am

Selangor Perikatan Nasional chairman Azmin Ali claimed that the Selangor government cancelled the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house that Bersatu wanted to organise in Batang Kali.





Cancel all programmes involving foreign speaker, orders??minister - 25/04 12:17 am

This comes after US academic Bruce Gilley apparently claimed that Malaysia is pushing for a ???second Holocaust against the??Jewish??people???.





RMN pilot Wan Rezaudeen buried with full military honours - 24/04 11:04 pm

Almost a thousand people were present at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim Cemetery in Gombak to pay their last respects.





Court allows forfeiture of RM1.1mil from illegal deposit-taking scheme .. - 24/04 10:54 pm

A total of 79 investors claimed they were victims of a scam but the prosecution argued that they had willingly deposited money into the illegal scheme.





Nga???s aide to contest Kuala Kubu Baharu polls - 24/04 10:08 pm

DAP???s Pang Sock Tao was named as Pakatan Harapan's candidate at an event this evening.





We’ll reduce reliance on major trading partners, says Tengku Zafrul - 24/04 9:51 pm

The investment, trade and industry minister says diversification is the key to withstanding shocks from increased geopolitical tensions.





US prof under fire over claim that Malaysia wants ‘second .. - 24/04 9:29 pm

Bruce Gilley also supposedly downplayed Malaysia's ties with the US during his talk at Universiti Malaya.





Malaysia needs more focus on grassroots football, says Liverpool legend - 24/04 8:52 pm

John Arne Riise says the key to long-term success lies in nurturing young talent from an early age with improved facilities and coaching.





Get ready to be sued, MB tells Chegubard over land approval claims - 24/04 8:19 pm

Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari says he is in the midst of initiating legal proceedings against the blogger.





Ex-assemblyman Paul Yong files rape conviction appeal at Federal Court - 24/04 8:04 pm

The former Tronoh representative takes case to the apex court after split decision on the appeals court bench.





Sabah’s opposition reps can apply for more funding, says Hajiji - 24/04 7:58 pm

The chief minister says the state government has allocated RM188.2 million to members of the Sabah state assembly for 2024.





Man gets 9 years’ jail for parang attack, robbery - 24/04 7:38 pm

Judge orders back-to-back sentences for man who injured a woman and her 11-year-old son in a fast-food restaurant and robbed a convenience store.





High Court dismisses durian farmers’ judicial review application - 24/04 7:15 pm

Justice Radzi Harun ordered the 186 farmers to pay the respondents, which includes the Pahang government, RM600,000 in costs.





Inspector detained for alleged sexual assault of teen - 24/04 7:04 pm

The case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for a jail term of up to 20 years, and whipping, on conviction.





1MDB fails in bid to transfer suit against film producer Riza Aziz - 24/04 6:47 pm

1MDB???s suit against the ???Wolf of Wall Street??? producer will proceed as scheduled in the original court in October.





4 alleged moneylenders face arson charges - 24/04 6:42 pm

Three men and a pregnant woman deny setting fire to a few homes and vehicles last month.





RM10,000 initial aid for families of Lumut helicopter crash victims - 24/04 6:34 pm

Defence minister Khaled Nordin says a special fund will also be established to facilitate public contributions to the affected families.





Police were aggressive in ‘raid’ on house, Amri’s wife .. - 24/04 6:18 pm

The wife of missing activist Amri Che Mat says an officer screamed at her daughter, telling her to get her father to come out.




News Buzz     >>



Malaysia's ex-PM Abdullah Badawi admitted to hospital .. - Straitstimes
Malaysia's ex-PM Abdullah Badawi admitted to hospital for 'lung issues' ?? The Straits Times
News Maker     >>



Ibu Meninggal Kecelakaan Helikopter Malaysia, Dua Anak .. - Tribunnews
Ibu Meninggal Kecelakaan Helikopter Malaysia, Dua Anak Ungkap Momen Guru Nangis Beri Kabar Duka ?? TribunTrends.com
World     >>



EPF says Account 3 is optional; expects about RM25b .. - Malaymail
EPF says Account 3 is optional; expects about RM25b withdrawal in first year ?? Malay Mail EPF Account 3 to go live on May 11 (Poll Inside) ?? The Star Online Third flexible account for EPF from May 11 ?? Free Malaysia Today EPF's evolution: Recent initiatives for members ?? The Star Online EPF ..
Business     >>



House speaker Mike Johnson heckled by protesters in .. - BBC
House speaker Mike Johnson heckled by protesters in tense campus visit ?? BBC.com View Full Coverage
Tech     >>



Nvidia-backed startup Synthesia unveils AI avatars .. - Cnbc
AI startup Synthesia on Thursday announced the launch of its "Expressive Avatars," AI-generated digital avatars that can convey human emotions.
Tech Hack     >>



Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of .. - Europeanconservati
Spain To Reopen Investigation Into Hacking of Premier's Phone ?? The European Conservative
Wireless Mobile     >>



Will HMD Surprise With A New Smartphone Launch This .. - NewsCom
Will HMD Surprise With A New Smartphone Launch This Week? ??? channelnews ?? ChannelNews
News Security     >>



What to Do If Your Personal Data Has Been Exposed - .. - Voanews
What to Do If Your Personal Data Has Been Exposed ?? VOA Learning English
Google Future     >>



Google Warns Of "New Reality" As Search Engine .. - Journal
Google Warns Of "New Reality" As Search Engine Stumbles ?? Search Engine Journal
Automotive Future     >>



University of Surrey launches self-driving cars safety .. - BBC
University of Surrey launches self-driving cars safety project ?? BBC.com