World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel's Rafah offensive
Israel has denounced South Africa's claim that it is violating 1948 Genocide Convention, saying it makes a mockery of the crime of genocide.
Thu May 23 2024
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024
World Court to rule on jurisdiction in Russia-Ukraine genocide case
ICJ will rule on Friday whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia
Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Cabinet agrees in principle to review sedition Act 1948 - Azalina
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said she tabled the findings of the 3R Legal Dialogue in combating provocative issues.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Jenin attack created 4,000 new refugees, part of the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement since 1948
Most Palestinians are refugees, and Israels occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip is organised around control of movement.
Sat Jul 08 2023
The International Court of Justice has ordered Russia to stop the war. What does this ruling mean?
Ukraine used a creative strategy to get the ICJ to hear the case, based on the Genocide Convention of 1948.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Chronology of state of emergency in Malaysia since 1948
Declaration of Emergency Proclamation (2021) is the ninth emergency that has ever declared in the country's history.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Need to amend acts to raise compound - Ismail Sabri
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the two acts are the Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, as well as Act 342.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post
Yeoh arrived at Bukit Aman just before 10 am accompanied by her two lawyers, Gobind Singh Deo and Syahredzan Johan.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Farewell my friend -- Johan Fernandez (1948 - 2019)
Veteran journalist Johan Fernandez passed away early Wednesday morning at the Kuala Lumpur hospital.
Wed Sep 11 2019
AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling
Attorney-General is leading the team in the government's appeal against a landmark ruling by the appellate court in declaring Section 3 (3) of the Sedition Act 1948 unconstitutional.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Stunning moments of the supermoon phenomenon
According to NASA, the Nov. 14 supermoon will be the closest full moon to Earth since 1948 and we won't see another one until 2034.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Brightest moon in 68 years to light up skies as supermoon
The full moon on Monday will be the largest ever seen since 1948 as the satellite reaches its closest point to Earth to form what is known as a supermoon.
Mon Nov 14 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024