Penal Code

Why beating of disabled man in T’gganu is investigated for rioting and not assault — Hafiz Hassan

Rioting, as a seizable and non-bailable offence, carries stiffer penalties than voluntarily causing hurt or assault

Dewan Rakyat passes Penal Code amendments, cyberbullying leading to suicide to be criminal offence

The ‘Esha Clause’, so named after the late TikTok influencer who took her life as a result of online bullying, provides for a maximum of 10 years’ jail for offenders

Cabinet agrees to amend laws to combat cyberbullying, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil along with Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, emphasise need to strengthen law following death of Rajeswary Appahu

Cyberbullying to be criminalised with planned Penal Code amendments, says Azalina

Proposed provision will also seek to define the term ‘cyberbullying’, says law minister

Cabinet backs amendments to penal, criminal procedure codes for mule account crimes

Minister urges amendments of said codes to enhance effectiveness of law enforcement agencies

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Blaze engulfs Melaka shop, four vehicles lost in morning fire

A shop selling kitchenware and plastic items was destroyed by fire in Taman Seri Duyong 2 early this morning, along with four vehicles.

[UPDATED] TikTok must be responsible: Fahmi on death of cyberbullied influencer Esha

Communications minister says he spoke to social media platform, will meet its reps next week

TMJ admits financial challenges of managing JDT

Johor Darul Ta’zim owner, Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, admits that the club face the same financial challenges as their Super League rivals.