60% off traffic summonses at Two Years of Madani Government programme

PETALING JAYA: Motorists can look to get up to 60% off their traffic summonses at the upcoming Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) programme beginning Friday (Nov 22). The programme, to mark the second anniversary of the Madani government, will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 9am to 6pm every day from Nov...

Tracking devices mandated under proposed house arrest law, says Saifuddin

PASIR MAS: Those placed under house arrest will be required to wear location-tracking devices under a proposed law, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said current laws do allow house arrest. "This can help reduce the problem of prison congestion in the country," he said after officiating the Santuni Madani with the Commissioner-General of...

Home Ministry finalises app for Singapore entry and exit via QR code

SINGAPORE: The Home Ministry (KDN) has selected a single application to facilitate immigration procedures for Malaysians at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in Johor for entry and exit to Singapore, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Three applications - MyTrip, MyRENTAS, and MyBorderPass - are currently undergoing...

Comprehensive probe into GISB covers multiple legal aspects, says Saifuddin

BANDAR BARU: The comprehensive police probe into GISB Holdings (GISBH) covers multiple legal aspects, causing the number of individuals arrested in connection with the organisation to fluctuate based on the evolving needs of the investigation. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that more than 1,000 police personnel, as well as counselling and psychology experts,...

5,000 foreign workers at risk after sudden closure of RTK 2.0, bosses claim

PUTRAJAYA: The government has been urged to explain the sudden closure of the Second Labour Recalibration Programme (RTK 2.0), which has affected about 5,000 foreign workers and their employers. They are appealing for a transition period to let them complete pending recalibration matters, and for the government to implement alternatives to avoid adverse effects such as...

Drug crimes, substance abuse need urgent govt attention, conference told

PUTRAJAYA: Drug-related crimes and substance abuse emerged as the central issues requiring urgent government action at the first National Security Conference 2024. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that drug-related offences dominated discussions at the conference, noting that many criminal activities often begin with drug problems. "These issues often escalate to armed robbery, property crimes,...

Nearly 14,000 citizenship applications approved so far this year, says Saifuddin

GUA MUSANG: The Home Ministry has approved nearly 14,000 citizenship applications to date, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said that, based on data collected since 2013, 75% of these approvals fall under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution, which involves illegitimate children, adopted children, and foster children. "The remaining cases fall under Article...

Three-judge panel rules two sections of Extradition Act as valid

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by the Home Ministry and four others to reinstate two provisions in the Extradition Act 1992 previously struck down by the High Court. This ruling overturned the High Court’s decision last year which ruled in favour of businessmen Ling Yang Ching and Wong Ong Hua’s suit regarding...

Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security

TAIPING: The Digital Ministry has provided assurances that amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) will not affect the government's efforts to create a new law to combat online fraud.   Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said this was because the two acts are entirely different from both technical and legal implementation perspectives.   "The amendments...

MMA expresses deep concern over drug rehab law amendments, urges govt to put it on hold

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged for a halt to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) (Amendment) Bill 2024, which has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat. Asking for a halt until proper engagements are held with stakeholders, its president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz said the Home Ministry had not...