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Amnesty International

Putrajaya marked for poor human rights record in Amnesty’s annual report

2024 report notes arrests of peaceful protestors, particularly the stateless Bajau Laut in Sabah, and treatment of detainees

140 on death row shows urgency for Malaysia to end capital punishment: Amnesty

Human rights watchdog expresses concern over continued use of capital punishment, especially in drug-related cases

Global use of death penalty at highest level since 2015: Amnesty International

Almost three-quarters of the total took place in Iran, an increase of 48% over the previous year

German-owned firm in KL caught in Indonesia’s web of spyware imports: Amnesty International

Report says neighbouring nation sourced such solutions from Israel, Greece, S’pore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2023, relying on a ‘murky ecosystem’

No journos arrested, no agencies shut: Fahmi refutes report on suppressed free speech

The government has not suppressed freedom of expression in the country, contrary to a report by Amnesty International, said Fahmi Fadzil. 

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38% of AirAsia flights delayed in 2024: Loke

Minister outlines measures to improve on-time performance, including incentives, penalties, and full refunds for major delays

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

No RM50m, no house arrest: AG Dusuki confirms Najib stays behind bars

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak will remain locked behind prison walls until his RM50 million fine is settled in full, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed today