Ahead of election, Cambodia amends law to bar non-voters from contesting in future
The amendments impose fines and punish individuals who disrupt and obstruct the voter registration process and the election, Hun Sen said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Malaysia pressed to probe deaths of 150 foreigners in detention last year
Human rights groups have urged Malaysia to investigate conditions at migrant detention centres.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup
The attacks on businesses from China provoked its strongest comments yet on the turmoil gripping its Southeast Asian neighbour.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Ambitious but cornered, Myanmar army chief took full power
A senior diplomat based in Yangon said Min Aung Hlaing had been driven by personal interest.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Singapore admits police can access contact-tracing data
Human Rights Watch accused the government of 'undermining the right to privacy'.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state
Amnesty International said the verdict underscored the government's contempt for free media, particularly ahead of the congress.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Activists reject Myanmar's new Rakhine body as Annan visits
A new body set up by Myanmar's government to investigate allegations of rights abuses against Rohingya in Rakhine lacks credibility, as former UN chief Kofi Annan began a visit to the troubled state.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Bersih 4 complies with human rights, says watchdog
The Bersih 4 rally has complied with human rights, according to international human rights group, Human Rights Watch.
Sat Aug 29 2015
Malaysia ignored outside help to combat human trafficking, claims watchdog
HRW says that the US, UK and Australia and even UN representations had sent over experts to Malaysia to help tackle human trafficking to no avail.
Sat Jun 21 2014
'Thai unrest may 'descend into chaos' if not settled soon'
The current unrest in Thailand may likely descend into greater chaos if protesters insist on continuing their movements on Dec 5, says Human Rights Watch's Phil Robertson.
Tue Dec 03 2013
Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025
MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025
KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025
ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025