Further investigations underway into ‘Geng Budak Sekolah’ involving minors

PUTRAJAYA: Police are conducting further investigations into sexual crimes involving children after uncovering a group known as ‘Geng Budak Sekolah’. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the investigation into the group, handled by the D11 (Sexual, Women and Children Investigation Division) at Bukit Aman, needs to be conducted carefully as it involves children. "There are...

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...

PKR to support Barisan in Ayer Kuning by-election, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: PKR will take a supporting role in the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election, according to Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail."The seat's incumbent is Barisan Nasional via Umno. Our decision is to play the role of support."Based on that, Pakatan Harapan will start preliminary works. We will activate our machinery and determine logistics needs," the former...

Govt looking at possible amendments to Sosma, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The government is looking into possible amendments to the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) 2012 to bring it in line with the government's reform agenda, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said several aspects were being reviewed following discussions at Cabinet level. In particular offences that would allow bail were among the...

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...

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,...

Expatriate satellite centre expands operations to KLIA Terminal 2

SEPANG: The Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) has expanded its operations to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 to increase Malaysia's attractiveness to investors and attract highly skilled talents, following the success of the operations at Terminal 1. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ESC at Terminal 2 has started to operate around...

RM100 is not enough to penalise cyberbullying, says Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Harsher legal actions are needed for cyberbullying, said Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “Harsher legal actions are needed to convey the government's serious stance on cyberbullying,” he said. Saifuddin added that legislators must look beyond the Minor Offences Act and consider stricter laws. "Lenient penalties send the wrong message to the public and hurt the victims'...

Immigration ready to announce 10-year passport validity, says Saifuddin

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Immigration Department is ready to issue 10-year passports following a study, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution. "We are ready. We will make the announcement soon," he told reporters when he opened the Immigration Department passport office at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) on Friday (July 12). However, Saifuddin declined...

Zayn Rayyan’s parents told to lodge police report if they feel threatened

BANDAR BAHARU: The family of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin has been advised to lodge a police report if they feel threatened following the dissemination of what is said to be an investigation report on the murder of the autistic child. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said it is the police's responsibility to ensure...