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IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah

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
Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia

Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia

Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Cabinet agrees in principle to review sedition Act 1948 - Azalina

Cabinet agrees in principle to review sedition Act 1948 - Azalina

Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said she tabled the findings of the 3R Legal Dialogue in combating provocative issues.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post

Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post

Yeoh arrived at Bukit Aman just before 10 am accompanied by her two lawyers, Gobind Singh Deo and Syahredzan Johan.
Tue Jun 23 2020
AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling

AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling

Attorney-General is leading the team in the government's appeal against a landmark ruling by the appellate court in declaring Section 3 (3) of the Sedition Act 1948 unconstitutional.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Police probe man's claim to be Melaka Sultan

Police probe man's claim to be Melaka Sultan

The police have set up a special team to investigate a man's claim that he is the sultan of Melaka, said Central Melaka Police chief ACP Shaikh Abdul Adzis Shaikh Abdullah.
Tue Jan 05 2016
A-G withdraws sedition charge against Teresa Kok

A-G withdraws sedition charge against Teresa Kok

The Attorney-General's Chambers withdrew its charge against Teresa Kok who was charged under the Sedition Act 1948 over a video clip aired in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.
Sat Nov 21 2015
Court dismisses UM professor Azmi Sharom's Sedition Act challenge

Court dismisses UM professor Azmi Sharom's Sedition Act challenge

The Federal Court has dismissed Universiti Malaya law lecturer Associate Professor Dr. Azmi Sharom's challenge against the constitutionality of Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Don't bring written material that can incite racial hatred, PM tells rally-goers

Don't bring written material that can incite racial hatred, PM tells rally-goers

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has urged participants to comply with the rules and observe all laws including the Sedition Act 1948 during the rally.
Tue Sep 15 2015
Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?

Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?

Questions are being asked if Inspector-General of Police will investigate Johor price Tunku Idris Sultan Ibrahim under the Sedition Act 1948 for his Johor secession upload on Instagram.
Sat Jun 20 2015
Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan - Jamil Khir

Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan - Jamil Khir

Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said the Sedition Act is enough to curb Alvin Tan as the country strives to remain peaceful and respected.
Fri Apr 24 2015
Amendments to sedition act to create absolute security - Zahid

Amendments to sedition act to create absolute security - Zahid

The public should not view amendments to the Sedition Act 1948 from the technical aspect as they were made to create absolute security.
Sat Apr 11 2015
Guan Eng castigated for wanting to be a hero

Guan Eng castigated for wanting to be a hero

An opposition Member of Parliament today was ticked off by backbenchers from Sabah for trying to put them at loggerheads with the government over the amendments to the Sedition Act 1948.
Thu Apr 09 2015
Dewan Rakyat to debate amendments to Sedition Act 1948, today

Dewan Rakyat to debate amendments to Sedition Act 1948, today

The government today will present the Bill to amend the Sedition Act 1948 for the second and third reading in Dewan Rakyat.
Thu Apr 09 2015
TMI editors arrested over hudud report

TMI editors arrested over hudud report

The Malaysian Insider (TMI) editors Lionel Morais, Zulkifli Sulong and Amin Iskandar were arrested and will be investigated under the Sedition Act 1948.
Mon Mar 30 2015
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024