![Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713736324_HusseinOmarKhan.jpg)
Zayn Rayyan case: Bukit Aman USJT take over probe into viral photographs
Bukit Aman USJT now leads the investigation into viral images showing Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin's injuries, under the Official Secrets Act.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686182493_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan court indicts Imran Khan for leaking state secrets - media
A guilty verdict under the Official Secrets Act could bring up to 14 years in prison or even a death sentence, lawyers say.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Pakistan's Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - Party Pakistan's Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - Party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698049896_JLFYRTQRIHHNYN.jpg)
Pakistan's Imran Khan indicted in official secrets case - Party
The charge is related to a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington early last year, which Imran Khan is accused of making public.
Mon Oct 23 2023
![Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended for 14 days - Lawyer Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended for 14 days - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686182493_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's jail custody extended for 14 days - Lawyer
The court said Imran Khan could be released on bail, but was barred from leaving as he was still under remand in the official secrets case.
Wed Aug 30 2023
![No OSA. Anti-Hopping Bill deliberation should maximally inform and involve the public No OSA. Anti-Hopping Bill deliberation should maximally inform and involve the public](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650943914_bersih.jpg)
No OSA. Anti-Hopping Bill deliberation should maximally inform and involve the public
BERSIH urges the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Anti-Hopping Law to maximally inform and involve the public.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620773382_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court
The new cases could see Suu Kyi tied up in legal proceedings in three different cities.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611967320_KetuaPolisJohorDa.jpg)
Johor police receive 16 reports against Tommy Thomas
State Police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said they began receiving reports from various parties against the former attorney-general from the first day the issue came to light.
Sun Feb 07 2021
![Existing laws constantly reviewed for improvements Existing laws constantly reviewed for improvements](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605681669_TAKIYUDDINHASSAN.jpg)
Existing laws constantly reviewed for improvements
The government always conducts reviews of existing laws, including the Official Secrets Act 1972 (OSA) and the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 for improvement.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![MA63: No need to make final report public MA63: No need to make final report public](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71595932066_HanifahHajar.jpg)
MA63: No need to make final report public
The Government maintains its stand not to make the final report from the Cabinet special committee to review the implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), available to the public.
Tue Jul 28 2020
![Police officers, staff warned not to reveal police reports - IGP Police officers, staff warned not to reveal police reports - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586063923_TBPcPolisIGP.jpg)
Police officers, staff warned not to reveal police reports - IGP
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said revealing police reports was an offence as the information was confidential and classified.
Wed Jul 15 2020
![Retiree loses RM740,000 in Macau scam Retiree loses RM740,000 in Macau scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592025902_scamgeneric.jpg)
Retiree loses RM740,000 in Macau scam
A retiree lost a whopping RM740,000 of her savings after being duped by Macau Scam syndicate member, disguised as a police officer, for nearly four months.
Sat Jun 13 2020
![Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51466522923_RazaliIsmail.jpg)
Need for freedom of information law alongside OSA - Suhakam
Tan Sri Razali Ismail said both laws would be able to act as checks and balances between the government and society and also in ensuring that transparency and national security were jointly protected.
Fri Aug 04 2017
![Perak govt will trace perpetrator who leaked MB Inc documents - MB Perak govt will trace perpetrator who leaked MB Inc documents - MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41488977109_ZambryAbdulKadir.jpg)
Perak govt will trace perpetrator who leaked MB Inc documents - MB
He said the action was needed as civil servants are responsible for protecting and keeping government secrets as enshrined in the Official Secrets Act.
Wed Apr 12 2017
![Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/81483262388_MahathirMohamad.jpg)
Mahathir's statement on CIA report on 1983 BMF scandal ludicrous - Salleh
Many countries declassified documents that are classified or under the OSA after 25, 35, or more years depending on the sensitivity of those documents while some remain classified forever.
Wed Jan 25 2017
![Malaysian communities in denial after major paedophile case - police Malaysian communities in denial after major paedophile case - police](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/41465277724_RichardHuckle.jpg)
Malaysian communities in denial after major paedophile case - police
Huckle posed as a freelance photographer, English teacher and Western philanthropist over the past decade to gain access mostly to impoverished communities in Kuala Lumpur.
Sun Jan 15 2017