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Malaysia needs to battle corruption in struggle towards 25th spot in CPI

Malaysia needs to battle corruption in struggle towards 25th spot in CPI

People must be vigilant, report corruption, and work together, regardless of differences, to combat this common enemy.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister

Cabinet approves amendments to Personal Data Protection Act, says Digital Minister

Gobind Singh Deo highlighted that key proposals for amending Act 709 include mandatory notification of personal data breaches.
Thu Jul 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children

[COLUMNIST] Securing our future: Recognising the risk and prevention in safeguarding children

It is reported that every year in Malaysia, 1,000 children become victims of abuse and neglect.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Data leakage: Appointment of data protection officer required under proposed amendment to Personal Data Protection Act

Data leakage: Appointment of data protection officer required under proposed amendment to Personal Data Protection Act

Data users will be required to appoint a data protection officer under the proposed amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709).
Thu Aug 04 2022
Whistleblower Act needs to be reviewed thoroughly - Wan Junaidi

Whistleblower Act needs to be reviewed thoroughly - Wan Junaidi

Laws relating to whistleblowers under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) have to be thoroughly reviewed in an effort to increase national integrity.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Public told to report corruption to MACC, not on social media

Public told to report corruption to MACC, not on social media

The public is urged to report any abuse of power, fraud or corruption with evidence to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and not just making allegations on social media.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Protected witnesses in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case testified today

Protected witnesses in Tronoh Assemblyman's rape case testified today

Two protected witnesses, including the victim in the rape case, testified in camera during the hearing at the High Court.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Two witnesses in Paul Yong's rape trial to testify in-camera

Two witnesses in Paul Yong's rape trial to testify in-camera

Two witnesses in the former Perak executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong's rape trial, including the victim, will testify in-camera under the Witness Protection Act programme 2009.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Rela denies personal data used for automatic registration of members

Rela denies personal data used for automatic registration of members

Rela in a statement today said the automatic registration was against Section 6 (1) of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Paul Yong rape case: Prosecution to apply for use of Witness Protection Act 2009

Paul Yong rape case: Prosecution to apply for use of Witness Protection Act 2009

Paul Yong rape case: Prosecution to apply for use of Witness Protection Act 2009.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Corruption rooting out the mother of all evils in our nation

Corruption rooting out the mother of all evils in our nation

Corruption is the gangrene that will eventually destroy the whole body if pre-emptive action is not undertaken.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Civil servants encouraged to report malpractices in respective depts, agencies

Civil servants encouraged to report malpractices in respective depts, agencies

There are various channels for informants to convey information to the MACC or the Integrity Unit in each ministry, department or agency.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Only 0.01 per cent of civil servants brave to report on corruption - MACC

Only 0.01 per cent of civil servants brave to report on corruption - MACC

Based on the MACCs data, only 343 civil servants came forward to provide information on corrupt practices between 2012 and last year.
Tue Dec 08 2020
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
PDPD urges Muslim Pro to protect users' personal data

PDPD urges Muslim Pro to protect users' personal data

Muslim Pro explained that the information given previously to X-Mode was not personal data.
Tue Nov 24 2020
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges

Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

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’ 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