![New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61722214089_mediasosial.jpg)
New regulatory license for social media platforms in Malaysia to fight cyber offences
If social media services fail to apply for a license by 1 January 2025 then legal action will be taken against them, said MCMC.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721186809_tbTenyearsMHai.jpg)
Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people
The Malaysian government remains steadfast and committed to continuing the ongoing legal action against those responsible for the tragedy.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![US music industry takes legal action against AI companies US music industry takes legal action against AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719365368_IPGeneric.jpg)
US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686584280_UNESCOUnitedNatio.jpg)
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
![PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714553711_TBANWARPUTRAJAYAjp.jpg)
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
![South Korea says to start legal action against doctors over walkout South Korea says to start legal action against doctors over walkout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709525215_TBSouthkoreanjp.jpg)
South Korea says to start legal action against doctors over walkout
Protesting trainee doctors could face administrative and legal penalties including suspension of medical licences and fines or a jail term.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![International Federation of Journalists to take legal action if Israel defies ICJ orders International Federation of Journalists to take legal action if Israel defies ICJ orders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51703860230_Israeliartillery.jpg)
International Federation of Journalists to take legal action if Israel defies ICJ orders
ICJ ordered Israel to take measures within its power to prevent commission of all acts of genocide prohibited by Genocide Convention.
Tue Jan 30 2024
![Bersatu to take legal action against reps who betrayed party - Hamzah Bersatu to take legal action against reps who betrayed party - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674375823_TBHAMZAHUMNOSABAH.jpg)
Bersatu to take legal action against reps who betrayed party - Hamzah
The meeting agreed for legal action against those who betrayed party, for the purpose of vacating the seat and preparing for a by-election.
Mon Jan 29 2024
![Take opportunity to voluntarily declare income before SVDP 2.0 ends - CTIM Take opportunity to voluntarily declare income before SVDP 2.0 ends - CTIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461058207_IncomeTax.jpg)
Take opportunity to voluntarily declare income before SVDP 2.0 ends - CTIM
Those who voluntarily come forward during the SVDP 2.0 period would not face any legal actions such as penalties and audit examinations.
Tue Jan 23 2024
![Tun Daim files legal action challenging MACC investigation Tun Daim files legal action challenging MACC investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/41565002547_TBTUNDAIM.jpg)
Tun Daim files legal action challenging MACC investigation
Tun Daim Zainuddin, his wife, and four children filed a legal action to challenge the MACC ongoing investigation against them.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Court dismisses Bersatu's application for judicial review against Johari's decision on four parliamentary seats in Sabah Court dismisses Bersatu's application for judicial review against Johari's decision on four parliamentary seats in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700113042_PRIBUMI.jpg)
Court dismisses Bersatu's application for judicial review against Johari's decision on four parliamentary seats in Sabah
Bersatu had filed the legal action for Tan Sri Johari Abdul to declare as vacant the seats held by the four MPs.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![MPs want separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor expedited MPs want separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor expedited](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658109376_Parlimen.jpg)
MPs want separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor expedited
Lim Guan Eng said this will raise the confidence of the community on the transparency of legal actions in the country.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Comedy Club owners withdraw legal action against DBKL Comedy Club owners withdraw legal action against DBKL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61692773015_MohamadRizalJohan.jpg)
Comedy Club owners withdraw legal action against DBKL
The two owners did not intend to proceed with judicial review application as DBKL only revoked the license of the club, their lawyer said.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Elmina plane crash: Public advised against sharing pictures, video recordings of victims Elmina plane crash: Public advised against sharing pictures, video recordings of victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692309218_MotosikalMangsa.jpg)
Elmina plane crash: Public advised against sharing pictures, video recordings of victims
MCMC said legal action can be taken against anyone who shares photos or videos of victims in the plane crash.
Fri Aug 18 2023
![Mylesen B2 programme licence equivalent to JPJ licences - Hasbi Mylesen B2 programme licence equivalent to JPJ licences - Hasbi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681913951_HasbiHabibollah.jpg)
Mylesen B2 programme licence equivalent to JPJ licences - Hasbi
Holders of the Class B2 licences will not be exempted from legal action if they fail to comply with the rules that have been set.
Wed Aug 09 2023