AGC yet to decide on Sanusi’s second representation in sedition case
The Kedah Menteri Besar's first representation was dismissed by the AGC in May.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Bukit Aman probing Melbourne video of Jalur Gemilang being lowered
Police check found that the 37-year-old man left the country in 2016 and there was no record of his re-entry to Malaysia after that.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Don't use Muhyiddin's prosecution to generate political sentiment - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the police received the report on Muhyiddin's alleged seditious remarks directly from the Pahang palace.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Malaysia charges ex-PM Muhyiddin with sedition over alleged remarks on royalty, lawyer says
Negative remarks about royalty can be prosecuted under a colonial-era Sedition Act.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Papagomo charged with sedition against King
Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris was charged with posting seditious publication against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on his X account.
Thu May 02 2024
Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks
The offending post was about a alleged casino project in Forest City which PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has since denied.
Tue Apr 30 2024
IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Kedah MB's sedition case transferred to Shah Alam High Court
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today succeeded in his bid to transfer his case, involving two sedition charges, from the Selayang Sessions Court to the High Court here.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Sanusi moves to transfer sedition trial to High Court, prosecution objects
Datuk Masri Mohd Daud said the case did not involve difficult or complex legal issues as claimed by Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Prosecution objects to Muhammad Sanusi’s application to postpone hearing
Filing a notice of motion to transfer the case to Shah Alam High Court was not a reason that should be considered to postpone the trial.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Don’t jeopardise country’s democracy although freedom of speech prioritised - Fahmi
Freedom of speech continues to be prioritised but it does not mean freedom to slander, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG
The role of the AG as the Public Prosecutor is well established and protected under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Hong Kong court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Jimmy Lai
Lai, 76, the founder of now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was charged with conspiracy to publish seditious publications under a colonial-era sedition law.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel
The investigation is being carried out under the sedition act, communications and multimedia act, and the penal code, police said.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue
Aaron Ago Dagang said it is enough to strengthen the enforcement of the existing laws.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024