Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo
A US official said the plea deals almost certainly involved guilty pleas in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Two Malaysian detainees at Guantanamo plead guilty to conspiring in 2022 Bali bombing
They have been charged alongside Indonesian terror suspect Encep Nurjaman, also known as Hambali.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Biden rejects conditions of plea deal for Sept. 11 attacks defendants
The five defendants have been offered a plea agreement that would avoid death penalty in exchange for admitting guilt and a life prison.
Thu Sep 07 2023
More than 150 organisations urge Biden to close Guantanamo
More than 150 organisations sent a letter to US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urging him to "prioritise closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."
Thu Jan 12 2023
Govt monitoring trial involving two Malaysians in Guantanamo Bay - Saifuddin
The government is closely monitoring the trial involving two Malaysians at the United States Naval Station court in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Kidnapped U.S.-Canadian couple, three children freed in Pakistan
American Caitlan Coleman and her Canadian husband, Joshua Boyle, were kidnapped while backpacking in Afghanistan in 2012 by the Taliban-allied Haqqani network.
Fri Oct 13 2017
British suicide bomber in Iraq had won compensation for Guantanamo stay
Islamic State militants said Abu-Zakariya al-Britani detonated a car bomb at an Iraqi army base southwest of Mosul this week.
Thu Feb 23 2017
More Guantanamo releases likely before Jan 20 - White House
Obama's final push to shrink the inmate population aims to send as many as 19 prisoners to at least four countries.
Fri Jan 06 2017
One Malaysian detainee at Guantanamo Bay may be sent home - Ahmad Zahid
The information was conveyed during a meeting on Wednesday between the Deputy Prime Minister and Lee Wolowsky, the United States Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure.
Fri Sep 23 2016
A starting point on Guantanamo
This administration bears some responsibility for Guantanamo's continuing role as a warehouse for prisoners who were captured in the early 2000s.
Wed Feb 24 2016
Obama presents plan to close Guantanamo prison
A total of 91 suspected militants remain at Guantanamo, a prison that once housed about 700 inmates at its peak.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Latest push to close Guantanamo suffers setback
A dispute is on-going as to where to house detainees who will be brought to the US for trial or indefinite detention, according to US officials.
Tue Aug 11 2015
White House finalizing plan to close Guantanamo prison
The White House is in the "final stages" of a plan to close the contentious Guantanamo Bay detention facility.
Thu Jul 23 2015
Four Afghan Guantanamo detainees repatriated: Pentagon
Shawali Khan, Khi Ali Gul, Abdul Ghani, and Mohammed Zahir have been moved from the prison after a comprehensive review of their case.
Sat Dec 20 2014
Sedition Act not a government political tool: Khairy
There is no criticism against the government that the government can charge under the Sedition Act, only insults towards religion and race.
Sat Dec 06 2014
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024