Allegation of POCA being draconian, no different from ISA not true - Nur Jazlan
The accusation against the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA), describing it as draconian and not vary from the Internal Security Act (ISA), is untrue.
Mon Aug 21 2017
Court awards five former ISA detainees RM4.5 million in damages
Five former detainees of the Internal Security Act (ISA) received a compensation totaling RM4.5 million following their detention in 2011.
Thu Dec 11 2014
Perkasa hopes retaining Sedition Act is not mere rhetoric
The Sedition Act should be strengthened by including the spirit of the Internal Security Act (ISA) which is detention without trial.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Majority of the people do not want a return of ISA, says Najib
The government is firm on its stand to repeal the Internal Security Act (ISA) as it is convinced that this is the wish of the majority of the people in the country.
Sat May 10 2014
Human Rights Watch: Malaysian reform agenda dead
Malaysia took a "significant" step backwards in human rights in 2013, a year that appeared to mark the end of Prime Minister Najib Razak's promises of reform, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Tue Jan 21 2014
Government not reviving ISA - Zahid
The government is unlikely to revive the Internal Security Act (ISA) but will amend the existing acts or create a new act to address action by extremists.
Sat Jan 11 2014
Using ISA will not resolve conflicts, says Nik Aziz
Datuk Seri Nik Aziz Nik Mat has labeled the proposal to the government to reintroduce the ISA, as suggestions from people who have ran out of things to talk about.
Sat Jan 11 2014
Last 6 ISA detainees to be released today
The last six Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees at Taiping Detention Camp, Perak will be released today.
Sun Jan 05 2014
Wan Junaidi: Six ISA detainees still under detention in Taiping
Six people held under the Internal Security Act (ISA) are still being detained at the Kamunting Protective Detention Centre in Taiping.
Tue Nov 19 2013
Yazid, Halimah claim trial to inciting terrorist acts
Former Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee Yazid Sufaat, 49, claimed trial to inciting terrorist acts that threatened the public in Syria.
Wed Feb 20 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024