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
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