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Telegram CEO arrested over probe into child porn, drug trafficking on app

Telegram CEO arrested over probe into child porn, drug trafficking on app

Emmanuel Macron said there was no political motive in the arrest of Pavel Durov, despite many false comments online.
Tue Aug 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it

[COLUMNIST] Death penalty has little to no effect in deterring crime – let’s put an end to it

Capital punishments ability and effectiveness in deterring crime have always been under heavy scrutiny and are yet to be ascertained.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health

Rethinking drug policy: Punishment to public health

A science-based approach focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction is key to tackling the global drug crisis.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate

Police tracking down 10 more members of organised crime syndicate

Based on investigations, the syndicate is also involved in drug trafficking, extortion, murder, and arson, police said.
Wed May 29 2024
Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking

Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking

The death sentence imposed by the Tawau High Court today was the first to be handed down after the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty.
Fri Mar 08 2024
166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East

166 Indonesians in death row abroad, mostly in Malaysia and Middle East

Those in the death row in Malaysia will not undergo the death penalty as the country had abolished the mandatory capital punishment in 2023.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Largest drug syndicate in Sabah: Ex-cop among eight wanted - Ayob Khan

Largest drug syndicate in Sabah: Ex-cop among eight wanted - Ayob Khan

Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the first suspect, Haibil Kiraman is a former policeman who opted for early retirement.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Warisan denies getting funds from drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah

Warisan denies getting funds from drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah

Parti Warisan (Warisan) today strenuously denied allegations that it received funds from or has any ties with the biggest drug trafficking syndicate in Sabah.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs

Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs

A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia

More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia

The defendants had been facing charges such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking

Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking

They are the first batch of inmates whose review applications were heard by the Federal Court bench today.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai

Drug ring using courier to sell syabu abroad 'unplugged' in Kulai

The drug trafficking syndicate hid the drugs in LED light sockets and used courier services to distribute it to overseas markets.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking

Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking

Tangaraju Suppiah had been convicted for abetting the trafficking in 2013 of more than 1 kg of cannabis.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker

Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker

Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve

Malaysian mother's joy as son gets chance of death row reprieve

More than 1,300 people facing the death penalty or life imprisonment in Malaysia, can seek a sentencing review under the new rules passed.
Wed Apr 05 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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