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Government intensifies cyber safety drive amid rising threats: Fahmi

Communications Minister unveils stronger laws, community campaigns and tougher penalties to combat scams, cyberbullying and child exploitation, pledging a safer internet for Malaysians in 2026

Anwar commits to Peaceful Assembly Act amendment in June Parliament sitting

Change to the law will specifically address need for premise owner’s permission to hold a rally

PKR amends party constitution to increase number of delegates voting for top leaders

Party does away with ‘one person, one vote’ for national-level office bearers but maintains it for election of branch leaders

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

MPs welcome CMA amendments amid caution on ‘vague, ambiguous’ terms

Most lawmakers hail bill as having struck a balance between allowing free speech and increasing protections against online crimes

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Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran