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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

The Taipei Computer Association (TCA) as the current Asia Open Data Partnership…

“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…