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Minister: There is no timetable for the removal of the obligatory death sentence in Malaysia.Minister: There is no timetable for the removal of the obligatory death sentence in Malaysia.

Minister: There is no timetable for the removal of the obligatory death sentence in Malaysia.

Malaysia - The government has yet to determine a timetable for the repeal of the obligatory death sentence, according to…

June 11, 2022
Singapore parliament approves law to tackle foreign interferenceSingapore parliament approves law to tackle foreign interference

Singapore parliament approves law to tackle foreign interference

Singapore - Singapore's parliament has approved a law that gives broad powers to the government to deal with foreign interference…

October 7, 2021
PM Muhyiddin: Government to continue strengthening the Syariah courtsPM Muhyiddin: Government to continue strengthening the Syariah courts

PM Muhyiddin: Government to continue strengthening the Syariah courts

KUALA LUMPUR - The syariah judicial and legal institution that upholds Islamic teachings will continue to be strengthened and empowered,…

September 30, 2020
Duterte extends state of calamity until Sept. 2021Duterte extends state of calamity until Sept. 2021

Duterte extends state of calamity until Sept. 2021

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the declaration of the country's state of calamity until next year due to…

September 19, 2020
Use of face masks in public areas mandatory starting August 1Use of face masks in public areas mandatory starting August 1

Use of face masks in public areas mandatory starting August 1

PETALING JAYA - Wearing face masks in public areas and public transport will be made mandatory starting August 1, Senior…

July 23, 2020
Anti Terror Law takes effect todayAnti Terror Law takes effect today

Anti Terror Law takes effect today

MANILA - The controversial Republic Act No. 11479, or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, takes effect starting today, Department of…

July 18, 2020
Indonesia is Working Towards Improving Information Defense with Data Privacy LawsIndonesia is Working Towards Improving Information Defense with Data Privacy Laws

Indonesia is Working Towards Improving Information Defense with Data Privacy Laws

Indonesia is moving a data privacy regulation ahead in several of the largest e-commerce firms after a string of high-profile…

July 11, 2020
Duterte has ‘no problem’ with 14-day warrantless detention, says PalaceDuterte has ‘no problem’ with 14-day warrantless detention, says Palace

Duterte has ‘no problem’ with 14-day warrantless detention, says Palace

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has no problem with the provision that would require a 14-day pre-trial detention of suspected…

June 25, 2020
Duterte: Palace legal team will review Anti-terror billDuterte: Palace legal team will review Anti-terror bill

Duterte: Palace legal team will review Anti-terror bill

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that his legal team is still reviewing the proposed anti-terrorism bill that seeks to…

June 23, 2020
PH situation ‘worse than martial law’ if anti-terror signed into law, says Ex-Justice CarpioPH situation ‘worse than martial law’ if anti-terror signed into law, says Ex-Justice Carpio

PH situation ‘worse than martial law’ if anti-terror signed into law, says Ex-Justice Carpio

MANILA - Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Wednesday, once the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020…

June 19, 2020