Court rejects Macau Scam suspects bid for release from POCA detention
The High Court dismissed their challenge against the initial order for detention for 59 days under Section 4(2)(a) of POCA.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Macau Scam: 12 individuals in remand under POCA
The Sessions Court today issued an order for twelve individuals to be held in remand under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) 1959 for alleged involvement in the Macau Scam syndicate.
Thu Dec 03 2020
Detained under POCA, businessman files habeas corpus application
A businessman who has been remanded for 21 days under the POCA 1959 in connection with an illegal online gambling syndicate, has filed a habeas corpus application for an immediate release.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Illegal gambling: 21,515 arrests made in 12,526 raids between Jan-Oct
A total of 21,515 people were arrested in 12,526 raids mounted by the authorities in the special operation held between January and October this year to combat illegal gambling in the country.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Online gambling: 'Datuk', two policemen's habeas corpus applications for release dismissed
A Datuk and two policemen who have been remanded under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) 1959 in connection with an illegal online gambling syndicate will remain under police custody until Dec 6.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Police nab 34 online gambling application makers
Thirty-four employees of a company creating and maintaining online gambling applications for the overseas markets which was raided on Oct 2, were re-arrested yesterday.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Macau Scam: Remand of Datuk, two policemen under POCA extended by 38 days
The remand period for a Datuk and two policemen in connection to an online gambling syndicate and Macau Scam activities was extended another 38 days by the Magistrate's Court today.
Fri Oct 30 2020
'I want to sweep away all elements of gangsterism' - IGP
Anyone who claims to be a gangster will be arrested and taken action against under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA).
Thu Jul 16 2020
Allegation of POCA being draconian, no different from ISA not true - Nur Jazlan
The accusation against the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA), describing it as draconian and not vary from the Internal Security Act (ISA), is untrue.
Mon Aug 21 2017
Amended POCA more effective in combating crime - DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said POCA was enforced in 1959 in Peninsular Malaysia to control and prevent organised crimes.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Dewan Rakyat passes Prevention of Crime (Amendment) Act 2017
The Prevention of Crime Act (Amendment) Act 2017 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat early this morning.
Thu Aug 10 2017
Police monitoring gangsterism in Sitiawan - Gan
Perak CID chief Datuk Gan Tian Kee said police were aware of such activities in the area and believe among secret societies involved in the areas are Geng 04, 08, 24 and 36.
Sun Jun 25 2017
MyWatch chairman Sanjeevan remanded for 21 days under POCA
Lawyer S. Prakash told reporters that Magistrate Ahmad Solihin Abd Wahid granted police the application to remand his client until July 31.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Detention order under POCA imposed against Tapah murders duo
The Crime Prevention Board Friday issued a Detention Order under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA) for a father-and-son duo over the murder of four individuals at Jalan Pahang, Tapah, last year.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Serious crimes fall 15.5 percent 18 months after POCA implemented - KDN
The Home Ministry (KDN) in a written reply distributed at Dewan Rakyat today said this was proven through a study of violent crimes by police 18 months before and after the act was implemented.
Wed Nov 18 2015