The Future Is Female: Prison Service — Advancing Welfare in Prisons
How does the incarceration of women affect their families, particularly children? Is there support available for them? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, former Deputy Commissioner of the Malaysian Prisons Department, about how women in prison service can make for a more just and humane criminal justice system.
Sun Jul 07 2024
MCMC, police record statement of Hishamuddin Rais, no arrest made
MCMC in a statement today informed that the commission has served a Notice of Attendance to Hishamuddin Md Rais according to procedures.
Fri Jul 05 2024
SC warns public of pre-initial public offering investment scams
According to SC, these scams are usually timed with upcoming IPO listings published on Bursa Malaysia's website.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
KESUMA to table policy paper on setting up gig commission to cabinet this month
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is only at the initial stage so it is subject to the approval of the cabinet.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Nenggiri by-election set on Aug 17 - EC
The Election Commission (EC) has set the polling day for the Nenggiri state by-election in Kelantan on Aug 17.
Fri Jun 28 2024
RM24.2 mln withdrawal fraud: All suspects received commissions of RM100,000 to RM240,000
Police suspect the mastermind is skilled in forging IDs and fingerprints to facilitate withdrawals.
Fri Jun 21 2024
British PM Sunak's protection officer arrested for alleged election timing bets
The arrest comes after a senior aide to Rishi Sunak admitted that he also was being investigated by the Gambling Commission.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Kelantan speaker declares Nenggiri seat vacant
The Nenggiri state seat is confirmed vacant starting today, said Kelantan State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Flying container case: Three more Customs officers detained
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that more than RM3 million cash was seized following the arrests.
Thu Jun 13 2024
MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the efforts to locate him include seeking cooperation from Interpol and other authorities.
Thu Jun 13 2024
ASEAN needs High-Level Commission to make effective decisions on socio-economic matters
ASEAN Business Club President Tan Sri Munir Majid has suggested that an ASEAN High-Level Commission is urgently needed to make effective decisions
Wed Jun 12 2024
Polling for Sungai Bakap by-election set on July 6, nomination on June 22 - EC
EC deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said the nomination and early voting were set for June 22 (Saturday) and July 2 (Tuesday) respectively.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Is There a Crisis of Confidence in Human Rights?
Mr Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was recently in Malaysia for an official 3-day mission during which he spoke to Melisa Idris on #ConsiderThis for an exclusive interview about the UN’s enduring fight for human rights despite growing conflict, distrust and polarisation globally.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts
Court rejects a bid by eSafety commissioner to extend a temporary order for the social media platform to block videos of the knife attack.
Wed Jun 05 2024