Perkasa hopes retaining Sedition Act is not mere rhetoric
The Sedition Act should be strengthened by including the spirit of the Internal Security Act (ISA) which is detention without trial.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Detention without trial necessary in proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, says legal expert
A legal expert says it may be necessary to incorporate detention without trial in the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act.
Tue Oct 21 2014
Govt will not gamble with public security and order - Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said detention without trial had its advantages in the preventive aspect of organised and serious crimes.
Tue Oct 01 2013
Zahid: 'No' to withdrawal of PCA, 'Yes' to tweaking
The Home Ministry is unlikely to withdraw the Prevention of Crime Act amendment Bill, but are expected to allow for amendments to tweak the new preventive law.
Tue Oct 01 2013
'New ISA' to be focused in Parliament
New ISA or tougher law? A heated parliamentary debate, and a protest, over the controversial amendments of the Prevention of Crime Act begins in Parliament today.
Sun Sep 29 2013
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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024