Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims: Report
This is according to the latest Global Slavery Index of the human rights organisation Walk Free.
Wed May 24 2023
Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls
Mahathir warned that UMNO would rush to get Najib released from prison through a royal pardon as well as drop dozens of other charges.
Tue Oct 11 2022
UK paedophile Richard Huckle could walk free after 23 years, netizens demand justice
Netizens demand life imprisonment without parole or death penalty for the British pedophile.
Tue Jun 07 2016
2016 Global Slavery Index: Malaysia ranked fifth in Southeast Asia
The 2016 Global Slavery Index ranked Malaysia fifth highest for slavery prevalence in Southeast Asia, with a CCC rating for the government's response to modern slavery.
Tue May 31 2016
Indian woman dubbed 'the face of Hindu terror' to walk free
India dropped all terror-related charges against Hindu activist Pragya Singh jailed in connection with a bomb explosion in a Muslim neighborhood in 2008.
Sun May 15 2016
Assange tells UK, Sweden to let him go after UN finding
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange urged Britain and Sweden to let him walk free from Ecuador's embassy in London after a UN panel found that the anti-secrecy campaigner was "arbitrarily detained".
Fri Feb 05 2016
Top court to hear plea against release of Delhi gang-rape attacker
Swati Maliwal, the head of Delhi Commission of Women, submitted the petition to the Supreme Court seeking a stay just hours before the convict was to walk free.
Sun Dec 20 2015
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024