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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 19 2020
AG urged to withdraw all sedition cases, following decision on Ali Tinju case
The charge was related to a speech Ali Tinju had given outside Plaza Low Yat in Kuala Lumpur in July, at the scene of mob violence sparked by the theft of a smartphone.
Fri Sep 18 2015
'Do not charge protesters under Sedition Act'- Lawyers for Liberty
Group calls for citizens to protest peacefully including the rights of the protesters, to speak and assemble freely without the hazards of oppressive law.
Tue Apr 21 2015
Lawyer Eric Paulsen arrested, again
It is believed the Lawyers for Liberty co-founder was arrested over his tweets on hudud, which were deemed seditious.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Police detain lawyer Eric Paulsen
It is believed that Paulsen was hauled up over his recent statement accusing Jakim of promoting extremism through the Friday sermons.
Mon Jan 12 2015
M'sian government urged not to participate in CIA's extraordinary rendition process - LFL
Lawyers for Liberty expressed their concern with Malaysia's probable involvement in the brutal CIA programme in the years after the September 11 attacks.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Legal rights group voice concern over escalating religious rhetoric
Legal rights group voices concern over escalating religious rhetoric against transgender following a landmark court decision siding the community.
Tue Nov 11 2014
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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