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Federal Court spares two convicts further caning on medical grounds
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Federal Court five-man bench today granted a prisoner’s application to be spared the remaining whipping sentence imposed on him after he fainted during his first caning. Deputy public prosecutor Iznina Hanim Hashim requested the court
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High Court sets January 6 to decide on ‘Mentega Terbang’ film ban review
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The High Court here today has fixed Jan 6 next year to decide on the merits of the judicial review sought by the director and producer of the movie Mentega Terbang against the government’s ban on its
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Proof of relationship required for parents seeking to reunite with children, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Parents of children who are now placed under the protection of the Social Welfare Department (JKM) following Op Global are required to submit proof of blood relationship to claim their child. Women, Family and Community Development
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Six hotspots in Kedah, Johor and Selangor at risk of flooding Oct 18 to 20
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Six locations nationwide are anticipated to experience rising sea levels due to a spring tide phenomenon set to occur from tomorrow until October 20. According to Kosmo!, the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (Jupem) has
Read MoreSuspected kidnappers tried to sell 12-year-old Klang girl to sex traffickers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Selangor police said today that a group of individuals accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl last week had tried to sell her off to a sex-trafficking ring. According to The Star, state Police Chief Comm Datuk
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Dewan Rakyat unanimously passes amendments to citizenship law, surpassing two-thirds majority
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, which introduces significant changes to Malaysia’s citizenship laws, was unanimously passed today in the Dewan Rakyat, exceeding the required two-thirds majority. Voting for the Bill was conducted via a bloc
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