234 Malaysians detained on suspicion of Daesh involvement - Home Ministry
As of Feb 22, a total of 234 Malaysians suspected to be involved in the Daesh militant group have been detained by the Royal Malaysia Police.
Tue Mar 21 2017
Malaysia willing to share its expertise in combating terrorism - DPM
Malaysia offered to share its experience and best practices in countering terrorism at the international level, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Rehabilitated terrorists can deradicalise extremists under POTA - Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said the method was one of four parts of the country's module for the deradicalisation and rehabilitation programme.
Mon Jan 25 2016
Those detained under POTA to wear electronic monitoring devices - Nur Jazlan
The home ministry plans to enforce the use of the electronic monitoring device (EMD) on those detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA).
Wed Dec 02 2015
No need to reinstate ISA, says IGP
The Prevention of Crime (Amendment and Extension) Act 2013, Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) and the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA) 2012 is sufficient to curb violent activities.
Thu Oct 15 2015
Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 effective Sept 1
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (POTA) officially comes into effect today, Sept 1.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Ex-IS Malaysians must be prepared to face law - Ahmad Zahid
Malaysians who joined the IS militant group in Syria and now wish to return home must be prepared to face the law, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Fri May 01 2015
SOSMA amendment bill passed by Dewan Rakyat
The Security Offences (Special Measures) (Amendment) Bill 2015 was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.
Wed Apr 08 2015
No political motive in proposed Prevention of Terrorism Act - Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Razak today gave the assurance that there is no political motive in the proposed Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA).
Wed Mar 25 2015
POTA is government's drastic measure to combat IS
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) is seen as a pro-active measure of the government in curbing the spread of the threat of the IS in the country.
Mon Mar 16 2015
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
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
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024