PPPA 1984

Yes to media council, but no plans to abolish PPPA: Saifuddin

The government will not abolish the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 (PPPA), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Prison, fines for sale, possession of banned book ‘When I was a Kid 3’

Individuals caught selling or possessing the banned ‘When I Was a Kid 3’ graphic novel by author Boey could face jail time and a hefty fine.  

No legal recourse: author Benz Ali laments raid, book confiscation

Local author Benz Ali has no immediate plans to initiate legal action against the Home Ministry following the raid on his bookstore in Wisma Central, here yesterday. He is now committed to keeping the issue alive and raising awareness about it.

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Langkah Dubai, a move by the opposition to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, is allegedly masterminded by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his right-hand man Tun Daim Zainuddin.

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An international security think tank has warned of the Islamic State terrorist group's latest tactic to expand its influence in Malaysia.