Singapore's ruling party adds former Facebook executive to election slate
Alvin Tan was previously head of public policy in Southeast Asia for Facebook
Thu Jun 25 2020
Court postpones to July 4 to hear appeal by blogger's ex-girlfriend convicted of insulting Muslims
Judge Datuk Nordin Hassan fixed the date in chambers in the presence of deputy public prosecutor Nabilah Ahmad Poad and Lee's lawyer, Chong Joo Tian.
Thu May 11 2017
Alvin Tan's former girlfriend jailed for insulting Islam
Judge Abdul Rashid Daud handed down the sentence on Vivian Lee, or Lee May Ling, 27, after finding that the prosecution had succeeded in proving the case against her.
Fri May 27 2016
Sessions Court sets May 27 to hear controversial sex blogger Alvin Tan case
The Sessions Court set May 27 to hear the case of controversial sex blogger, Alvin Tan (Tan Jye Yee) and his ex-girlfriend Vivian Lee.
Thu May 12 2016
Alvin Tan uploaded 'bak kut teh' picture for fun - Vivian
Vivian Lee says Alvin had uploaded the picture on the Facebook page without seeking her permission.
Tue May 10 2016
Witness says Alvin Tan fled country to avoid trial
A witness told the Sessions Court here that the MCMC believes that Alvin Tan has fled to the United States to avoid attending trial proceedings against him.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Efforts to extradite Alvin Tan ongoing - Jailani
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry together with the Home Ministry are actively working on ways to bring the sex blogger to justice.
Thu Dec 10 2015
Four photographs found in Alvin Tan's laptop, court told
The photographs were those of him and his ex eating Bak Kut Teh and were posted on Facebook during Ramadan two years ago.
Wed Nov 25 2015
Alvin Tan, ex-girlfriend's actions ridiculed Islam, insulted Muslims - Witness
A witness in the trial of a blogger and his ex-girlfriend said the duo had insulted Muslims by posting on their Facebook, a photograph and caption that ridiculed Islam.
Mon Nov 23 2015
Ahmad Zahid orders IGP to arrest Alvin Tan
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has ordered Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar to take action against controversial blogger Alvin Tan.
Tue Nov 17 2015
Police, Home Ministry to assist in extraditing Alvin Tan - Jailani
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry will seek the police's and Home Ministry's help to extradite Alvin Tan from the US or any country he is seeking asylum.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Alvin issue: Be level-headed, intelligent in handling provocations - Jamil Khir
Muslims in the country have been urged to be level-headed and intelligent in handling any provocations and in accord with Islamic teachings to avoid frictions between race and religion.
Sat Sep 05 2015
1,500 marched the streets of Malacca in protest of Bersih 4
1,500 people comprised from 20 Malacca NGOs gathered peacefully in Padang Nyiru Banda Kaba before marching one kilometer to Melaka Tengah police station to make a police report.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Prosecution to call 14 witnesses in Alvin-Vivian case
A total of 14 witnesses will be called to testify in the trial of blogger Alvin Tan and his ex girlfriend Vivian Lee, who were charged with insulting Muslims, two years ago.
Tue Jul 14 2015
Senator calls Alvin Tan 'trash' for insulting Islam
A senator has called controversial blogger Alvin Tan 'trash' for insulting Islam. Senator Koh Chin Han said as a non-Muslim, he strongly condemned the act of provocation which also humiliated the non-
Mon Apr 27 2015
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