Father and daughter fatally stabbed at apartment in Air Itam
A man and his daughter were fatally stabbed at an apartment in Bandar Baru Farlim, Air Itam today by a man allegedly angered after his romantic advances were rejected by the woman.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Police hunt for Sibu shooting suspect
Police are actively tracking down the suspect who shot a man in Lorong Wong King Huo 21, here yesterday afternoon.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Government considering introducing specific provision on cyberbullying in Penal Code
The proposed amendment will define the term cyberbullying and classify it as a specific offence in Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future
Filmmakers of 'Mentega Terbang' were charged under Section 298 of Malaysia's Penal Code, a move that may affect film industry as a whole.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Respect court's decision abolishing law on enticement of married women - Mohd Na'im
All parties have been urged to respect the Federal Court's ruling, that Section 498 of the Penal Code, which makes it a crime for a man to entice a married woman, is unconstitutional.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel
The investigation is being carried out under the sedition act, communications and multimedia act, and the penal code, police said.
Thu Dec 07 2023
GE15: Bukit Aman opens investigation paper on missing party posters, banners in Perak
Hazani Ghazali said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing acts of treason.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Seven bills tabled in Parliament over abolition of mandatory death penalty
The Penal Code Bill 2022 aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty for offences under the Penal Code.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Cyberstalking: More holistic protection for survivors needed, says womens group
Proposed amendments to the law will make both physical and cyberstalking crime, but there are still gaps to be addressed.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Act 574: Repeated online stalking a crime - Mas Ermieyati
Not only physical stalking but also repeated online stalking is a crime, according to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 (Act 574).
Tue Aug 16 2022
Stalking an offence under Penal Code tabled for first reading today
The bill also stated whoever commits the offence of stalking shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Married couple charged with murdering four-year-old boy
The charge was framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which provides the death sentence upon conviction.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Doctor in fake vaccine cert case remanded again
The self-confessed anti-vaxxer doctor will be remanded until tomorrow for investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Case of businessman charged with causing grievous hurt on security guard transferred to High Court
The charge framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, carries the death sentence upon conviction.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Civil servant loses RM395,000 to Macau Scam - Kelantan police
The case is currently under police investigation for cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
Sat Dec 04 2021
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