Govt finalising act amendments to curb MyKad forgery, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Registration Act 1959 (Act 78) will be amended to tackle MyKad forgery, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He stated that the government is finalising the amendments, which are scheduled to be tabled in the current parliamentary session. "The amendments to the Act will, among other things, include provisions for...

Stricter enforcement needed to combat rising cybercrime, says analyst

KUALA LUMPUR: Strict enforcement and penalties for individuals committing cyberattacks need to be implemented to curb the escalating situation, says crime analyst Shahul Hamid Abdul Rahim. He stressed that the issue requires serious attention as cybercrime in the country has become increasingly complex. ALSO READ: Safety of minors a priority "The country has laws, regulations, and penalties, but if...

Kelantan approves new entertainment enactment bill draft with heavier fines

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has approved the draft of the Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment Bill, which is set to be tabled in the next state legislative assembly session. Kelantan Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that following a comprehensive review by a committee, the proposed bill aimed to repeal and...