UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime
Britain becomes the first country in the world to introduce the new AI sexual abuse offences.
Mon Feb 03 2025
TIMELINE - Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales, that has Sydney as its capital, have arrested forty people for antisemitic offences.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Senior citizen among 13 men arrested under Op Pedo in six states - IGP
A senior citizen was among 13 men arrested for allegedly committing online sexual offences involving child sexual abuse material yesterday.
Tue Dec 24 2024
High Court frees Rosmah of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges
The application is based on the grounds that the charges are defective and failed to disclose essential elements of the alleged offences.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Amendment to Communications Act introduces prison sentence for offences against children
The new subsection also stipulates an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day that the offence continues after conviction.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Over 6,000 cops faced disciplinary action - Ayob Khan
Datuk Seri Ayob Khan says the offences committed included aspects of integrity, crime, corruption, drugs and syariah.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Operation found many motorcyclists not having license, valid road tax - RTD
A total of 28,811 notices were issued by the Road Transport Department for various offences since the operation was implemented on Nov 1.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Two more GISB followers to be charged today - IGP
Both suspects are being held under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Malaysia freezes bank accounts linked to GISB after child abuse allegations
The bank accounts, holding over RM580,000, are under investigation for alleged money laundering and religious offences.
Wed Sep 18 2024
School bus driver detained for uploading video, posting photos of children
A mobile phone believed to be used in the incident has also been confiscated for further investigation.
Fri Sep 06 2024
New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland
Leanne Linard, Queensland's minister for the environment, announced a government crackdown on feeding and interfering with crocodiles.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Singer Yasin gets life imprisonment, 16 strokes of the cane over drug offences
The High Court sentenced Yasin Sulaiman after finding him guilty of possessing, cultivating, self-administering marijuana.
Thu Aug 22 2024
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Two charged with communication offences linked to influencer Esha’s death
DPP says the cyberbullying incident has negatively impacted the victim's mental and emotional health, resulting in depression.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Saudi Arabia announces SAR10,000 fine for Hajj permit violations
Saudi Arabia has announced the enforcement of a penalty of 10,000 Riyals (SAR10,000) for violating the rules of the Hajj season.
Wed May 08 2024
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025