Illegal gambling: 21,515 arrests made in 12,526 raids between Jan-Oct
A total of 21,515 people were arrested in 12,526 raids mounted by the authorities in the special operation held between January and October this year to combat illegal gambling in the country.
Tue Nov 03 2020
'I want to sweep away all elements of gangsterism' - IGP
Anyone who claims to be a gangster will be arrested and taken action against under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA).
Thu Jul 16 2020
Police monitoring gangsterism in Sitiawan - Gan
Perak CID chief Datuk Gan Tian Kee said police were aware of such activities in the area and believe among secret societies involved in the areas are Geng 04, 08, 24 and 36.
Sun Jun 25 2017
MyWatch chairman Sanjeevan remanded for 21 days under POCA
Lawyer S. Prakash told reporters that Magistrate Ahmad Solihin Abd Wahid granted police the application to remand his client until July 31.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Detention order under POCA imposed against Tapah murders duo
The Crime Prevention Board Friday issued a Detention Order under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA) for a father-and-son duo over the murder of four individuals at Jalan Pahang, Tapah, last year.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Former driver the first to challenge Prevention of Crime Act 1959
This will be the first legal challenge on the PCA after its amendments and renewed use.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Defer second reading of PCA amendment, says Suhakam
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) today said that the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 as 'inconsistent with fundamental human rights principles'.
Sat Sep 28 2013
Bars of Malaysia: "No to Preventive Detention Without Trial"
Malaysia's three professional bodies for lawyers condemned today the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (PCA).
Sat Sep 28 2013
Pakatan MPs say govt wants to revive EO and ISA through backdoor
Two Pakatan Rakyat Member of Parliaments had claimed that the government is trying revive the EO and ISA through suggestion to amend the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (PCA).
Fri Sep 27 2013
Crime issue to heat up Dewan Rakyat sitting
Focus will be on the amendments to Prevention of Crime Act 1959 which is expected to be tabled during this session.
Mon Sep 23 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024