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
'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
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
Former driver the first to challenge Prevention of Crime Act 1959
This will be the first legal challenge on the PCA after its amendments and renewed use.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Defer second reading of PCA amendment, says Suhakam
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) today said that the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 as 'inconsistent with fundamental human rights principles'.
Sat Sep 28 2013
Bars of Malaysia: "No to Preventive Detention Without Trial"
Malaysia's three professional bodies for lawyers condemned today the proposed amendments to the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (PCA).
Sat Sep 28 2013
Pakatan MPs say govt wants to revive EO and ISA through backdoor
Two Pakatan Rakyat Member of Parliaments had claimed that the government is trying revive the EO and ISA through suggestion to amend the Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (PCA).
Fri Sep 27 2013
Crime issue to heat up Dewan Rakyat sitting
Focus will be on the amendments to Prevention of Crime Act 1959 which is expected to be tabled during this session.
Mon Sep 23 2013