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Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'

Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'

John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists

Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists

Mella is demanding the release of activists and democratic politicians held under a sweeping national security law.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong

Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong

Truss said Britain was committed to continuing to monitor the situation in Hong Kong, including speaking to a broad range of politicians.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Tony Chung, 20, was charged with secession, under a sweeping national security law, and money laundering in October 2020.
Tue Nov 23 2021
In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law

In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law

Critics of the legislation, including some Western governments and rights groups, say it has been used to crush dissent.
Wed Jun 30 2021
First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty

First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty

It's almost a year after Tong was accused of driving his motorbike into officers at a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest

Wong had pleaded guilty to both charges, including taking part in and using a facial covering at an unauthorised assembly in October 2019.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail

The media tycoon is charged with colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong's new national security law.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown

Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown

Hong Kong's Lunar New Year fairs are subdued this year amid coronavirus restrictions and a sweeping national security law.
Thu Feb 11 2021
The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong

The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong

China imposed national security legislation in Hong Kong this year, making anything Beijing regards as subversion, secession, terrorism or colluding with foreign forces punishable.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support

Lai faces a charge of collusion with foreign elements to endanger national security, apparently for tweets he made and interviews or commentaries he did with foreign media.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law

Hong Kong democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 73, has been charged under the city's national security law on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested

Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested

Hong Kong's Apple Daily tabloid responded with defiance on Tuesday to the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new national security law imposed by Beijing.
Tue Aug 11 2020
NY Times to relocate part of Hong Kong office to Seoul

NY Times to relocate part of Hong Kong office to Seoul

Worries grow that the new national security law China imposed on Hong Kong would curb media and other freedoms.
Wed Jul 15 2020
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