Saudi lets off 47 unauthorised M’sian pilgrims with warning, says Religious Affairs Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The 47 Malaysian pilgrims who violated haj permit regulations after being duped by a local agent were only given a warning by the Saudi Arabian government, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said the pilgrims' release was due to the consistent discipline and good track...

Bodycams should be used in police lockups too, says Suaram

PETALING JAYA: The use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by the police should be extended to lockups, says human rights organisation Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram). Its executive director Sevan Doraisamy called for a timeline to test and roll out BWC use by personnel stationed in lockups, as well as by those involved in anti-crime operations. “These high-stakes encounters...

UPNM dual system may be restructured to prevent bullying, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The dual operating system at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) may be restructured to prevent future bullying incidents, according to Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Higher Education Minister suggested that a review of the system might be necessary, as it has been identified as a potential factor in bullying incidents involving cadets...