Police free 26 Bangladeshi men from illegal confinement
Perak police said Bangladeshi immigrants had been confined for eight days before being freed by a police team who raided the building.
Thu Jul 18 2024
State election: Orang Asli woman in confinement goes to poll with baby
A total of 2, 688 registered electors are expected to cast their votes at SK Kuala Betis.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Russia's Navalny says he is back in solitary confinement
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said he had been placed in solitary confinement for 14 days for refusing to wash a fence.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
People who have fled such compounds in recent months have reported being detained against their will under brutal conditions.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Four men charged with criminal intimidation, committing mischief against borrowers
Four men appeared on charges of criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement and committing mischief against 11 borrowers of money from illegal money lenders or 'Ah Long'.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Shanghai hits prized 'zero COVID' status but lockdown lingers
But most residents will have to put up with confinement for a while longer before resuming more normal life.
Tue May 17 2022
'Long Tiger' charged with criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement of former worker
A ethnic Rohingya man, nick-named "Long Tiger", pleaded not guilty to criminal intimidation and wrongful confinement of a former worker.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Training, registration necessary for postnatal care practitioners
There is growing concern over the safety and the competency levels of the staff providing postnatal services.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Woman with newborn son forced to spend confinement at flood relief centre
Alessa Fariza Ahmad Sofian was pregnant when the floods occurred and now during her confinement after childbirth she is experiencing the same flood situation again.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Police have reopened investigations into death of Teoh Beng Hock - KDN
The police (PDRM) have reopened investigations into the death of Teoh Beng Hock who was found dead on July 16 2009, under Section 342 of the Penal Code (Wrongful Confinement).
Wed Nov 25 2020
'Gilded cage': Private pools, fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine
Compulsory 14 days quarantine, two coronavirus tests, overseen by a "war room" of doctors and security guards, before enjoying the beach.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Teenager who hurled newborn baby from building charged with murder
A college student who is in confinement after giving birth to a baby last Friday, was charged with murdering the newborn.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro again says coronavirus concern overblown
Bolsonaro added that certain Brazilian states should abandon their 'scorched earth' policy of prohibiting public transport, closing business and schools, and calling for mass confinement at home.
Wed Mar 25 2020
Confinement: how to minimise air pollution inside your home
With several countries across the world under lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19, many people have been forced to stay in and content themselves with brief forays outside for a little solitary.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Zoon Politikon
This method of chastisement definitely dehumanises the unfortunate inmate, who is trapped in his own thought processes without much external stimuli.
Wed Sep 13 2017
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