POTA: Precautionary action vital before it is too late
The tabling of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2015 (POTA) is seen as timely, following the looming terrorist threat in the country lately.
Thu Apr 09 2015
Should we be worried about POTA?
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee thinks that the Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2015 (POTA) should be a cause of concern for Malaysians.
Wed Apr 08 2015
Special Measures Against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Bill 2015 passed
The Act will only be used on those who are really suspected of committing an offence, based on information obtained from the authorities.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Anti-terrorism bill to fight militancy: Zahid
The bill is vital based on the international nature of IS threats faced by Malaysians in the country and abroad, the Home Minister said.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Passing of POTA symbolises backbenchers' solidarity
POTA which was passed at the Dewan Rakyat showed the power of solidarity among the backbenchers in efforts to curb violence.
Tue Apr 07 2015
The definition of The Prevention Of Terrorism Bill 2015 (POTA)
Here are the essence of The Prevention Of Terrorism Bill 2015 (POTA)which was passed without amendments today.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Dewan Rakyat passes POTA after debating for more than 12 hours
The Prevention of Terrorism Bill(Pota)2015 was passed without amendment after the ninth block voting at the Dewan Rakyat at about 2.25am.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Malaysia tables two bills as preemptive move against terrorism
The two bills are the Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2015 and the Special Measures against Terrorism in Foreign Countries Bill 2015.
Fri Apr 03 2015
Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2015 tabled in Dewan Rakyat
The Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2015 was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today, which among others includes a provision that no person shall be arrested and detained solely for his 'political belief'.
Mon Mar 30 2015
Anti terrorism bill expected to be tabled next March
Zahid Hamidi said the legal division of the Home Ministry was currently preparing the draft of the bill.
Mon Dec 15 2014
Indonesia passes anti-terrorism funding bill
Indonesia's parliament passed an anti-terrorism bill on Tuesday that allows authorities to freeze bank accounts and confiscate assets with suspected links to militant activity.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
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Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
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Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
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Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
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Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
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Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
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Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
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Wed Nov 27 2024
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
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