Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 2) - What Legal Protections for Defrauded Workers?
A recent exposé by MalaysiaKini documented how fake contracts, worth millions of ringgit with non-existent companies, were used to get quotas to bring in migrant workers who were then stranded in Malaysia without jobs or any income for months. What were the loopholes that allowed for this to take place and how can we close them? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna, Founder of Our Journey. She’s also the Deputy Chairperson of the Bar Council’s Committee on Migrants, Refugees, and Immigration Affairs.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Consider This: Migrant Worker Quotas (Part 1) - Uncovering Corruption In Labour Recruitment
A recent exposé by MalaysiaKini documented how fake contracts, worth millions of ringgit with non-existent companies, were used to get quotas to bring in migrant workers who were then stranded in Malaysia without jobs or any income for months. What were the loopholes that allowed for this to take place and how can we close them? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Adrian Pereira, Executive Director at North-South Initiative, a migrant-and-refugee rights NGO.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Aug 8 hearing of Apandi Ali's appeal in defamation suit against Kit Siang
On May 23, last year, the High Court dismissed AG Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali suit against Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang for allegedly defaming him.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Astro AWANI kekal jenama berita paling dipercayai 6 tahun berturut-turut
Astro AWANI menduduki tangga pertama dengan 70 peratus, diikuti Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), The Star, Berita Harian, Malaysiakini dan TV9.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Asyraf Wajdi saman Malaysiakini, Astro AWANI masing-masing RM25 juta
Kata Asyraf, sudah tiba masanya UMNO untuk bersikap lantang dan lebih agresif kerana parti itu sudah lama bersikap gentleman.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Malaysia brings forward 2023 Budget to Oct 7 - Report
The government expects to spend at least $18 billion on subsidies and cash aid this year, the largest amount in history.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Asyraf Wajdi mahu saman AWANI, Malaysiakini, dakwa petik sumber laporan tidak berasas
Asyraf Wajdi berkata, beliau telah berbincang dengan Presiden UMNO Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, dan peguam UMNO untuk tindakan saman itu.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Apex Court seven-man panel dismisses Malaysiakini's review bid to overturn contempt conviction, fine
A seven-member Federal Court panel today dismissed a review application by Malaysiakini to overturn a Federal Court's decision which found the online news portal guilty for contempt.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Panel 7 hakim tolak permohonan semakan Malaysiakini batal sabitan menghina, denda
Hujahan yang dibangkitkan oleh peguam gagal untuk meyakinkan mahkamah berhubung isu berkaitan dakwaan pelanggaran keadilan asasi.
Tue Mar 29 2022
#KiniNews: Annuar Musa sacked as BN sec-gen
Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa has been sacked as BN secretary-general.
This was confirmed by a senior Umno leader to Malaysiakini.
Another source said the Ketereh MP will be replaced by Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan, who is also the Umno secretary-general.
This was confirmed by a senior Umno leader to Malaysiakini.
Another source said the Ketereh MP will be replaced by Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan, who is also the Umno secretary-general.
Tue Mar 22 2022
#KiniNews: UMNO strong enough without Pas and Bersatu, could face GE15 alone, says Ku Li
#KiniNews: Umno strong enough without PAS and Bersatu, could face GE15 alone, says Ku Li
Umno is strong enough to contest in the next general election (GE) without having to work with either PAS or Bersatu, said the party's advisory board chairperson Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
In an interview with Malaysiakini, Razaleigh, known as Ku Li, didn't rule out the possibility of the party charting its own course under BN, based on its electoral track record.
For now, Ku Li said the party has yet to decide whether it will join hands with PAS and Bersatu in the 15th GE.
Umno is strong enough to contest in the next general election (GE) without having to work with either PAS or Bersatu, said the party's advisory board chairperson Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
In an interview with Malaysiakini, Razaleigh, known as Ku Li, didn't rule out the possibility of the party charting its own course under BN, based on its electoral track record.
For now, Ku Li said the party has yet to decide whether it will join hands with PAS and Bersatu in the 15th GE.
Tue Mar 22 2022
#KiniNews: Frustrated at Anwar, Warisan MPs sit out bloc voting
Warisan lawmakers' absence from today’s bloc votes in the Dewan Rakyat was a deliberate move to display their frustration with opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Speaking to Malaysiakini, party whip Rozman Isli said he and his colleagues are in Kuala Lumpur but had decided to skip the voting sessions to “send a signal” to Pakatan Harapan.
Speaking to Malaysiakini, party whip Rozman Isli said he and his colleagues are in Kuala Lumpur but had decided to skip the voting sessions to “send a signal” to Pakatan Harapan.
Mon Mar 21 2022
#KiniNews: Gerik MP passes away
Gerik MP Hasbullah Osman has passed away at age 63.
Bernama reported that the Umno lawmaker died of a heart attack in Raub, Pahang this evening.
Perak Umno chief Saarani Mohamad also confirmed the news.
Hasbullah's aide informed Malaysiakini that he had suffered a heart attack while in his vehicle waiting for a cardiac appointment at a clinic in Raub.
Bernama reported that the Umno lawmaker died of a heart attack in Raub, Pahang this evening.
Perak Umno chief Saarani Mohamad also confirmed the news.
Hasbullah's aide informed Malaysiakini that he had suffered a heart attack while in his vehicle waiting for a cardiac appointment at a clinic in Raub.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Pandora Papers: Semua jawatan dalam Kumpulan Kenanga telah dilepaskan pada Jun 2010 - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul telah merujuk perkara berkenaan kepada peguamnya untuk mendapatkan nasihat lanjut dan tindakan susulan yang sewajarnya.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Daim, Zafrul, Zahid Hamidi antara disebut pendedahan Pandora Papers - Laporan
Tun Daim menjelaskan kepada Malaysiakini, bukan semua akaun tersebut adalah miliknya dan urusniaga berkaitan adalah sah.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Anggota polis maut dalam perjalanan bertugas
Seorang anggota polis maut selepas motosikal yang ditunggangnya terbabit dalam kemalangan dengan sebuah treler di Kilometer 6, Jalan Bahau-Kemayan tengah hari tadi.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Wanita Malaysia perlu peka terhadap golongan memerlukan - Dr Wan Azizah
Wanita di Malaysia perlu sentiasa peka dan membuat kebaikan kepada golongan yang memerlukan lebih-lebih lagi pada Ramadan ini, kata isteri Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Reka bentuk PADU terbaik, selamat dan berkesan, bukan guna kaedah lapuk - DOSM
Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM) menegaskan bahawa reka bentuk dan pembangunan Sistem Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU) adalah yang terbaik, selamat serta berkesan.
Fri Mar 29 2024
It’s About YOUth: Fostering inclusion for autism
Millions worldwide live with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but misunderstanding and stigma persist. Autism Behavioural Centre’s Charlene Marie Samuel and Consultant Psychologist Katyana Azman discuss overcoming these challenges to promote greater inclusion.
Fri Mar 29 2024
35 laluan bas Rapid KL terlibat penyelarasan operasi bermula hari ini
Sebanyak 35 laluan atau 13 peratus daripada keseluruhan 264 laluan bas Rapid KL di Lembah Klang termasuk bas perantara Laluan Transit Aliran Massa (MRT) terlibat dalam penyelarasan operasi.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Kes Bunuh | Korporat | Net Zero 2050
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Beli Kondo Mewah | Komoditi | UNESCO
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Pemecatan salah: Bekas pengurus menang saman terhadap BNM
Mahkamah Tinggi hari ini memutuskan bahawa pemecatan bekas pengurus Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kerana menyertai aktiviti politik pada 2016 sebagai tidak sah dan menyalahi undang-undang.
Fri Mar 29 2024
AWANI 7:45 [29/03/2024] – Malaysia ada undang-undang | Sindiket seludup membabitkan Kastam | Pegawai polis lindungi kegiatan haram
Ketua Polis Negara beri amaran jangan ambil tindakan sendiri.
Rugi RM2 bilion akibat seludup.
SPRM jangka ada bos lebih senior lindungi kegiatan haram.
RM37.6 juta tampung kos tol percuma sempena Aidilfitri.
Rugi RM2 bilion akibat seludup.
SPRM jangka ada bos lebih senior lindungi kegiatan haram.
RM37.6 juta tampung kos tol percuma sempena Aidilfitri.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Guru wanita cabul pelajar direhatkan - Fadhlina
Guru wanita yang didakwa mencabul seorang pelajar lelaki dalam kes tular baru-baru ini, direhatkan sehingga siasatan kes itu selesai.
Fri Mar 29 2024