Protection only for whistleblowers with proven integrity, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: While whistleblower protection is essential, it should only be granted after an investigation confirms the individual’s integrity, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasised that for protection to be given, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must first conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether the individual is truly “clean.” Anwar added that those...

Protection only for whistleblowers with proven integrity, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: While whistleblower protection is essential, it should only be granted after an investigation confirms the individual’s integrity, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasised that for protection to be given, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must first conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether the individual is truly “clean.” Anwar added that those...

QuickCheck: Is it true permission is needed before releasing fish fry into Malaysia’s inland waters?

A VIDEO of a group of individuals releasing fish fry into a river went viral on social media recently. Captions of the video alleged that the group released thousands of fish fry in Sungai Hulu Bernam, Tanjung Malim, Perak. However, some questioned if the group had the necessary approvals to release the fish fry. Is it true that...

One hour is all it takes for sexual predator to groom child, says Bukit Aman

SHAH ALAM: A predator can groom a child for sex in just one hour, says the Bukit Aman CID Sexual, Women and Children Crime Investigation Division (D11). Its principal assistant director, Senior Assistant Commissioner Siti Kamsiah Hassan, said predators use social media to get to know children and groom them. "These victims are easily attracted to sweet...

More than 500,000 housewives expected to register for social security scheme, says Socso

KUALA LUMPUR: Over half a million housewives are expected to register for the Housewives Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) by the end of this year, says the Social Security Organisation (Socso). To achieve this, more online advertisements and awareness campaigns will be launched throughout the next three months from Oct 1 to December 31 as part of...