
Muhyiddin maintains not guilty plea over alleged seditious remarks
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's lawyer says he plans to challenge the validity of certain Sedition Act provisions in the Federal Court.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Consider This: Freedom of Expression — Malaysia’s 2024 Report
As we wrap-up 2024 and set resolutions for year ahead, this episode of #ConsiderThis explores Malaysia’s state of freedom of expression this year: Are we moving forward? Melisa Idris speaks with Nalini Elumalai, Senior Malaysia Programme Officer at ARTICLE 19 which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression, and Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism, about the recently released 2024 Report on the State of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia.
Fri Dec 20 2024

Muhyiddin's sedition trial transferred to KL High Court
The decision involves a case where Muhyiddin is accused of making seditious remarks during the recent Nenggiri by-election campaign.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Cabinet agrees in principle for MKN, JPM to coordinate drafting of National Security Bill
Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar says, currently the Sedition Act is retained, to preserve public order and national security.
Thu Nov 14 2024

Defence applies for transfer of Muhyiddin's case to High Court
In the same proceedings, the judge also granted Muhyiddin an exemption from attending the next mention hearing due to logistical reasons.
Mon Nov 04 2024

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

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025