HRW: Govt refutes allegations of oppressing refugees, foreign detainees
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail urges Human Rights Watch to provide evidence and explain the profoundly irresponsible allegations.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Deportation of refugees: Don't meddle in Malaysia's affairs - Hamzah
Hamzah said the foreigners detained and sent back to their countries of origin meant they had violated Malaysian laws.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to suspend military exchange with Myanmar
Japan has sought to balance its support for Myanmar democracy with its efforts to counter China's influence, officials and analysts said.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Indonesian army says has stopped 'virginity tests' on female cadets
Indonesian army has ended a controversial practice of virginity tests on women who apply to become cadets, Andika Perkasa confirms.
Wed Aug 11 2021
HRW asks UN to put Israel on child rights violators list
Human Rights Watch on Thursday urged UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to add Israel to an annual "List of Shame" of children's rights violators.
Thu Jun 04 2015
HRW says Syria govt air strikes defy UN resolution
Human Rights Watch sharply criticised the Syrian air force on Wednesday for intensifying strikes on Aleppo.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level
A legal framework to protect religious freedom is needed at the regional level, said Indonesia's NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG).
Sat Jul 05 2014
Malaysia's low rank human trafficking report 'too kind', says activist
Malaysia's automatic relegation to Tier 3 in the US's annual human trafficking report is long overdue, says a Selangor Anti-Human Trafficking Council member.
Sat Jun 21 2014
Malaysia ignored outside help to combat human trafficking, claims watchdog
HRW says that the US, UK and Australia and even UN representations had sent over experts to Malaysia to help tackle human trafficking to no avail.
Sat Jun 21 2014
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
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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