Malaysia freezes bank accounts linked to GISB after child abuse allegations
The bank accounts, holding over RM580,000, are under investigation for alleged money laundering and religious offences.
Wed Sep 18 2024
School bus driver detained for uploading video, posting photos of children
A mobile phone believed to be used in the incident has also been confiscated for further investigation.
Fri Sep 06 2024
New offences introduced for interacting with crocodiles in Australia's Queensland
Leanne Linard, Queensland's minister for the environment, announced a government crackdown on feeding and interfering with crocodiles.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Three-year-old daughter tested positive for drugs: Married couple charged with child neglect
The 26-year-old businessman and his 21-year-old wife were charged with committing the offence at an apartment in Kepong.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Singer Yasin gets life imprisonment, 16 strokes of the cane over drug offences
The High Court sentenced Yasin Sulaiman after finding him guilty of possessing, cultivating, self-administering marijuana.
Thu Aug 22 2024
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
Two charged with communication offences linked to influencer Esha’s death
DPP says the cyberbullying incident has negatively impacted the victim's mental and emotional health, resulting in depression.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Government considering introducing specific provision on cyberbullying in Penal Code
The proposed amendment will define the term cyberbullying and classify it as a specific offence in Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Not wrong for Gov't to organise programmes, announce allocations during by-elections - Ahmad Maslan
It is not an offence for ministers or ministries to organise programmes or announce allocations during by-elections, UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Saudi Arabia announces SAR10,000 fine for Hajj permit violations
Saudi Arabia has announced the enforcement of a penalty of 10,000 Riyals (SAR10,000) for violating the rules of the Hajj season.
Wed May 08 2024
KKB polls: PH candidate denies committing election offences
Pang Sock Tao denied allegations she and the party machinery committed election offences while campaigning for KKB state by-election.
Tue May 07 2024
Op HRA: Three bus drivers slapped with summonses for making video calls, TikTok live while driving
Kedah JPJ said the three drivers were caught committing the offences by personnel going undercover as passengers.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Bus passengers told to report errant drivers
Aman Shah Hashim said the offences that are often detected among bus drivers using phones while driving, reckless driving and speeding.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge
Insulting the crown is a serious offence in Thailand, where constitution states the king must be held in a position of "revered worship".
Tue Feb 06 2024