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COMMENT | Pannir's poems: Literature on death row

COMMENT | Pannir's poems: Literature on death row

With only a pen refill, inmate writes on life and death in Changi Prison.
COMMENT | Sow as you reap

COMMENT | Sow as you reap

It's time for the Philippines to provide what they couldn't during Duterte's tenure.
COMMENT | A sense of responsbility

COMMENT | A sense of responsbility

M'sian govt must assist the families of citizens on Singapore's death row.
People are still the boss: Chin Huat's vision

People are still the boss: Chin Huat's vision

Cops deny torture of detainees in remand centres

Cops deny torture of detainees in remand centres

Contrary to allegations and public perception, the police are claiming that they do not torture ISA detainees during the initial 60-day detention.
Kit Siang to see AG over Batang Kali massacre

Kit Siang to see AG over Batang Kali massacre

He is not satisfied with the government's reply in Parliament and wants to pursue the matter with the Attorney-General.
Anwars sodomy appeal: Decision on July 22

Anwars sodomy appeal: Decision on July 22

The ousted deputy premier will know his fate next Thursday when the Federal Court hands down its judgment on his final appeal against his sodomy conviction.
Batang Kali - the search for justice continues

Batang Kali - the search for justice continues

The killing of 24 men in Batang Kali during the Emergency has not been forgotten - those left behind want a full accounting from the British, whom they blame.
Suhakam to visit police remand centres on Thursday

Suhakam to visit police remand centres on Thursday

For the first time, human rights commissioners will get into secret locations where police interrogations take place.
Suhakam steps into breach over custodial deaths

Suhakam steps into breach over custodial deaths

Families of those who die in police custody may find it a simpler process to obtain documents, if Suhakam has its way.
Govt given 24hrs to comply with Anwar's urgent medical needs

Govt given 24hrs to comply with Anwar's urgent medical needs

Failing which, says a Free Anwar Movement (FAM) spokesperson, the movement will be forced to employ 'certain measures'.
Anwar in danger of paralysis, say family

Anwar in danger of paralysis, say family

The former deputy premier's slipped disc condition has deteriorated with his nervous system now being affected with the risk of permanent paralysis, says Wan Azizah.
Court allows ISA detainees to sue EC over right to vote

Court allows ISA detainees to sue EC over right to vote

The 22 ISA detainees can now sue the Election Commission for denying them their constitutional right to vote in the last general election.
Move to protect IT industry from cyber attacks

Move to protect IT industry from cyber attacks

Security standards are being upgraded to protect the information infrastructure from new threats.
Nazri to get memo on new criminal class

Nazri to get memo on new criminal class

A human rights group wants the government to tackle poverty to snuff out crime and violence.
TV station sues Chinese embassy and Sin Chew

TV station sues Chinese embassy and Sin Chew

US-based NTDTV files a suit in Kuala Lumpur against the embassy and popular Chinese newspaper for associating the station with Falun Gong.
Wan Azizah: PKR elections start next month

Wan Azizah: PKR elections start next month

The newly merged entity will hold its inaugural national congress by year end where party members can change leaders if they wish.
ISA detainees bribed to keep quiet, claims AIM

ISA detainees bribed to keep quiet, claims AIM

They were bribed with sports shoes, badminton rackets and even cash to keep their mouths shut, the human rights group claims.
Falun Gong sets the record straight

Falun Gong sets the record straight

The popular Chinese qigong group, after being on the receiving end of brickbats over the past several months in the country, has now come out to defend itself.
Lawyers application to nullify Bar Council elections quashed

Lawyers application to nullify Bar Council elections quashed

The Kuala Lumpur High Court dismisses the application after agreeing with the Bar Council on the contentious issue of postal votes.
Burmese activists charged for immigration offences

Burmese activists charged for immigration offences

The 19 pro-democracy activists, who were arrested minutes after they were discharged of an unlawful assembly charge yesterday, were today charged in the same court with flouting immigration laws.
Court frees Burmese protestors, police re-arrest them

Court frees Burmese protestors, police re-arrest them

The magistrate's court discharges the pro-democracy activists of unlawful assembly but the cops nab them again over an immigration offence.
Kit Siang: Cops shouldnt waste time on NS shirkers

Kit Siang: Cops shouldnt waste time on NS shirkers

The opposition leader says it is more important for the police to protect lives and properties than to go out arresting National Service dodgers.
Stop smearing Falun Gong's image, China urged

Stop smearing Falun Gong's image, China urged

An organisation representing the movement's Malaysian members says China should end its 'brutal' persecution against Falun Gong's followers.