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Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs

Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs

Bukit Aman USJT now leads the investigation into viral images showing Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin's injuries, under the Official Secrets Act.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media

Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media

A guilty verdict under the Official Secrets Act could bring up to 14 years in prison or even a death sentence, lawyers say.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Pakistan's Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - Party

Pakistan's Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - Party

The charge is related to a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington early last year, which Imran Khan is accused of making public.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended for 14 days - Lawyer

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended for 14 days - Lawyer

The court said Imran Khan could be released on bail, but was barred from leaving as he was still under remand in the official secrets case.
Wed Aug 30 2023
No OSA. Anti-Hopping Bill deliberation should maximally inform and involve the public

No OSA. Anti-Hopping Bill deliberation should maximally inform and involve the public

BERSIH urges the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Anti-Hopping Law to maximally inform and involve the public.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court

Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court

The new cases could see Suu Kyi tied up in legal proceedings in three different cities.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas

Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas

State Police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said they began receiving reports from various parties against the former attorney-general from the first day the issue came to light.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Existing laws constantly reviewed for improvements

Existing laws constantly reviewed for improvements

The government always conducts reviews of existing laws, including the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) and the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 for improvement.
Wed Dec 02 2020
MA63: No need to make final report public

MA63: No need to make final report public

The Government maintains its stand not to make the final report from the Cabinet special committee to review the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), available to the public.
Tue Jul 28 2020
Police officers, staff warned not to reveal police reports - IGP

Police officers, staff warned not to reveal police reports - IGP

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said revealing police reports was an offence as the information was confidential and classified.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Retiree loses RM740,000 in Macau scam

Retiree loses RM740,000 in Macau scam

A retiree lost a whopping RM740,000 of her savings after being duped by Macau Scam syndicate member, disguised as a police officer, for nearly four months.
Sat Jun 13 2020
Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam

Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam

Tan Sri Razali Ismail said both laws would be able to act as checks and balances between the government and society and also in ensuring that transparency and national security were jointly protected.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Perak govt will trace perpetrator who leaked MB Inc documents - MB

Perak govt will trace perpetrator who leaked MB Inc documents - MB

He said the action was needed as civil servants are responsible for protecting and keeping government secrets as enshrined in the Official Secrets Act.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh

Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh

Many countries declassified documents that are classified or under the OSA after 25, 35, or more years depending on the sensitivity of those documents while some remain classified forever.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Malaysian communities in denial after major paedophile case - police

Malaysian communities in denial after major paedophile case - police

Huckle posed as a freelance photographer, English teacher and Western philanthropist over the past decade to gain access mostly to impoverished communities in Kuala Lumpur.
Sun Jan 15 2017
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