Address custodial deaths, new Suhakam chairman urged
Suhakam must also develop a plan that would enable universal education for all children in Malaysia, Centhra's Azril said.
Mon Jul 04 2022
July 7 decision on quantum of damages for negligence, dependency claim in custodial death DEATH
The Court of Appeal has deferred to July 7 to decide on the quantum of damages for negligence and dependency claim to be awarded to the family of a general worker who was found dead in Tapah Prison.
Thu Jun 24 2021
EAIC to conduct comprehensive study on custodial deaths - Chairman
The study will be led by EAIC deputy chairman and former Federal Court judge, Tan Sri Zainun Ali.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Custodial deaths: This time, heads must roll!
Just take the year 2017 and already four custodial deaths were reported in the last three months.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Death in custody: Malaysian Bar reiterates call for IPCMC
The Malaysian Bar has reiterated its call for the establishment of the IPCMC following the death of detainee S. Balamurugan.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Set up IPCMC, implement EAIC recommendations - Ambiga
Datuk S. Ambiga said the recommendations of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) in 20016 should also be implemented immediately.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Police should be held accountable for custodial deaths and shootings: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is pushing for Malaysia to adopt reforms to ensure the accountability for deaths in custody and unjustified police shootings.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Set up anti-torture law: Suaram
Suaram has called on the government to legislate an anti-torture law to avoid any more deaths in police custody or in any other enforcement.
Wed Feb 12 2014
Cops to probe new custodial death
Police will investigate the death of a 53-year-old man who died while being held detained by police.
Thu Jul 04 2013
Govt trying to 'whitewash' death in custody issue - Pakatan MPs
The Government was trying to -whitewash- the issue of deaths in custody when the Home Ministry claimed that there were less cases that what the public thought, alleged several Pakatan Rakyat MPs.
Wed Jun 26 2013
Home Minister: Mere 'perception' on high number of custodial deaths
Home Minister said that there were "only two" cases of deaths in custody where policemen were allegedly involved.
Wed Jun 26 2013
Cabinet approves permanent coroners court in each state
The Cabinet has decided to create a permanent Coroners Court in each state to handle custodial deaths, said Minister in Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri.
Wed Jun 19 2013
N9 Cops: 'No foul play' in new death in custody case
A 43-year-old man yesterday evening died in a lock-up at the Tampin police station amidst public scrutiny over deaths in custody.
Sun Jun 02 2013
IGP: All SOPs under review, 'zero' custodial deaths targeted
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar has ordered all department directors to review the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in various areas of police work.
Fri May 31 2013
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024