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Malaysian Bar urges govt to enact anti-hopping legislation to boost political stability, public faith in democracy

The Malaysian Bar has called on the government to urgently consider enacting anti-hopping legislation that will restrict the ability of…
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M’sian govt introduces discounts for people who were fined for violating SOPs; netizens say the amount is still too much

Following public backlash, the Malaysian government has introduced discounts for individuals and companies that were fined for violating COVID-19 standard…
Civil Society

President Duterte’s administration should be held accountable for the killings of activists and human rights defenders in the Philippines, say human rights groups

The government of the Philippines must face international accountability for its widespread killing of activists and human rights defenders, as…
Malaysia

Quick action by policeman saves depressed M’sian teenager from jumping off flyover after her phone was confiscated by her father

A 16-year-old Malaysian girl had attempted to jump off a flyover at the KL-Karak Highway near Bukit Tinggi before being…
Civil Society

Human rights organisations call for international community to show strong support for Hong Kong through diplomatic pressure, international action

“We urge the UN Human Rights Council to call on Hong Kong and Chinese authorities to ensure the protection of…
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Controversial M’sian rapper and film director Namewee returns home, promises to give full cooperation to police over ‘Babi’ film after quarantine

Controversial rapper and film director Namewee has returned to Malaysia from Taiwan after seven months, announcing he will surrender himself…
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Two barbers in Sarawak fined RM10k each for not wearing gloves; M’sians say amount ridiculous for those already financially burdened

Four individuals were issued RM10,000 fines each for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the prevention of the COVID-19…
Law & Order

Human Rights Watch calls on Malaysia to revoke ‘fake news’ ordinance, cites data privacy concerns

Non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch on Saturday (13 Mar) urged Malaysian authorities to revoke its ‘fake news’ ordinance, citing possible…
Asia

Asia launches first official open data portal at Open Data Day 2021

The Taipei Computer Association (TCA) as the current Asia Open Data Partnership (AODP) secretariat has launched Asia’s first official open…
Legislation

“Fight fake news with facts, not Acts,” urge media practitioners after M’sian govt’s decision to criminalise spread of fake news under Emergency Ordinance

The act of publishing or disseminating fake news relating to COVID-19 or the Emergency proclamation is now a crime with…