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[COLUMNIST] A call to humanise our prisons

[COLUMNIST] A call to humanise our prisons

Adopting a humane approach is key to Malaysia's prison reforms.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Federal court dismisses review bid by businessman detained under POCA

Federal court dismisses review bid by businessman detained under POCA

A three-member bench dismissed Goh Leong Yeong's application for a review of the Federal Court's majority decision that ruled against him.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Federal Court orders Addy Kana, two cops be released from POCA detention

Federal Court orders Addy Kana, two cops be released from POCA detention

A five-member panel made the order after allowing the trio's appeal over their applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Tue Apr 27 2021
Court rejects Macau Scam suspects bid for release from POCA detention

Court rejects Macau Scam suspects bid for release from POCA detention

The High Court dismissed their challenge against the initial order for detention for 59 days under Section 4(2)(a) of POCA.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Macau Scam: 12 individuals in remand under POCA

Macau Scam: 12 individuals in remand under POCA

The Sessions Court today issued an order for twelve individuals to be held in remand under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) 1959 for alleged involvement in the Macau Scam syndicate.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Addy Kanna, Alvin Goh detained under POCA for two years - Bukit Aman

Addy Kanna, Alvin Goh detained under POCA for two years - Bukit Aman

They would all be detained at the Simpang Renggam Special Rehabilitation Centre (PPK) in Johor; Pokok Sena PPK in Kedah; Bentong PPK in Pahang.
Tue Dec 01 2020
High Court rejects Alvin Goh's habeas corpus for immediate release from POCA detention

High Court rejects Alvin Goh's habeas corpus for immediate release from POCA detention

Sri Ram argued that the section under POCA his client was being detained under was unconstitutional, and, therefore, any orders made under it was a nullity.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Detained under POCA, businessman files habeas corpus application

Detained under POCA, businessman files habeas corpus application

A businessman who has been remanded for 21 days under the POCA 1959 in connection with an illegal online gambling syndicate, has filed a habeas corpus application for an immediate release.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Online gambling: 'Datuk', two policemen's habeas corpus applications for release dismissed

Online gambling: 'Datuk', two policemen's habeas corpus applications for release dismissed

A Datuk and two policemen who have been remanded under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) 1959 in connection with an illegal online gambling syndicate will remain under police custody until Dec 6.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Alvin Goh remanded 21 days under POCA

Alvin Goh remanded 21 days under POCA

The suspect was detected to be often hiding from one location to another after fleeing from the MACC headquarters on October 11.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Macau Scam: Remand of Datuk, two policemen under POCA extended by 38 days

Macau Scam: Remand of Datuk, two policemen under POCA extended by 38 days

The remand period for a Datuk and two policemen in connection to an online gambling syndicate and Macau Scam activities was extended another 38 days by the Magistrate's Court today.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Macau Scam, gambling syndicate: Man, woman arrested - Bukit Aman

Macau Scam, gambling syndicate: Man, woman arrested - Bukit Aman

A man-hunt was launched for the suspect after his escape, which led to his arrest at a resort outside of Klang Valley early today.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Farid Gang members remanded 21 days under POCA

Farid Gang members remanded 21 days under POCA

The suspects, aged between 25 and 30 and unemployed, were detained separately on Oct 6.
Sat Oct 17 2020
'Datuk Seri', two cops, remanded 21 days under POCA

'Datuk Seri', two cops, remanded 21 days under POCA

The three men were re-arrested immediately after being released by MACC.
Wed Oct 14 2020
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Datuk Seri and two cops remanded under POCA, US sues author over Melania tell-all

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Datuk Seri and two cops remanded under POCA, US sues author over Melania tell-all

A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Oct 14 2020
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025