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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Ex-national basketball player arrested for alleged sexual harassment against students

Cheras top cop confirms source's claims, says 36-year-old suspect also has multiple simillar reports lodged against him before; source questions why MoE allowed him to teach

Umno on life support: time for Anwar to pull the plug and bury the loonies – Tuan Muda

The writer doesn't mince his words when he calls for curtains on Malaysia's once premier Malay party

Anwar’s plan: protecting Petronas and restoring the ringgit – Tuan Muda

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