The Federal Court will consider applications from seven individuals convicted of serious crimes as minors, challenging their indefinite detention. These prisoners, now adults, are requesting a review of sentences that ordered their detention at the pleasure of the Ruler.
Their legal counsel argues that recent legislative changes abolishing mandatory death penalties and life imprisonment render their indefinite detention unconstitutional. They contend this violates their rights to liberty and equality. The applicants were originally convicted for offenses including murder and drug trafficking committed during their teenage years.
The hearing will determine if the court will grant leave for a full review under its inherent powers. The...
The Johor State Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved its 2026 budget, a surplus financial plan with projected expenditures of 2.546 billion ringgit. The budget, themed around the well-being of its people, passed following a three-day debate involving 56 state assemblymen.
Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed gratitude for the feedback provided by the legislators. He stated that the financial plan was developed in alignment with the state's six core advancement thrusts, encompassing 260 separate initiatives. The budget aims to fortify Johor's economic foundations while addressing its social responsibilities.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has justified his choice to issue a reprimand rather than dismiss his political secretary for providing a contractor support letter. He stated that the aide's action did not lead to any project approval, making the termination unwarranted. His remarks answered criticism from former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, who had called for the aide's dismissal to affirm the government's anti-corruption stance.
The Prime Minister clarified that the letter did not constitute an official instruction. He reiterated that all projects must follow established procedures, adding that the formal admonishment should act as a warning to all government officials.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has established its first floating school on Tasik Banding in Perak to provide educational access for Orang Asli children from remote settlements. Minister Fadhlina Sidek explained that this community-based initiative offers a flexible learning environment for students who live far from formal schools, aiming to overcome long-standing enrollment barriers.
The program, which currently serves 47 students from three villages, employs a differentiated teaching approach. Instructors group children by age and literacy level, using games and songs to foster engagement. The ministry characterizes this endeavor as a sustained commitment rather than a temporary project.
Previously, children from these communities...
The upcoming Sabah state election provides an opportunity for the federal government to demonstrate its initiatives in the region, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stated that his administration has addressed several key issues for Sabah, including returning regulatory control of the electricity supply and allocating funds for infrastructure problems.
The Prime Minister cited the approval of three million ringgit to resolve water supply issues at Universiti Malaysia Sabah as one example of federal support. He also mentioned reviewing the Sabah Pan-Borneo project, emphasizing that its implementation would be improved through transparent tender processes. Anwar expressed concern that the project had lost several...
Malaysian customs authorities have intercepted narcotics worth approximately 459 million Malaysian ringgit in 594 separate cases this year. Director-General Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin attributed these results to the department's effective enforcement strategies and the expertise of its personnel.
She detailed the sophisticated methods employed by trafficking syndicates, which include exploiting courier services with false identities, modifying vehicles with hidden compartments, and concealing drugs within shipments of legitimate goods like fresh produce from Thailand. Other tactics involve using isolated drop points and uninhabited islands.
In response, the Customs Department has strengthened border control with several measures...
The Kelantan state government has established an action plan addressing potential flood risks in areas associated with the East Coast Rail Link project. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud confirmed that ECRL developers are implementing specific countermeasures, including the construction of new drainage systems to facilitate proper water flow.
He clarified that only specific locations within the rail link's construction zone are considered vulnerable, not entire districts like Pasir Puteh. The announcement followed a ceremony for a RM300 million Sukuk Wakalah Issuance Programme.
A Maybank Islamic Berhad representative stated that the sukuk programme, developed with Permodalan Kelantan Berhad, demonstrates a joint commitment to...
A tourism investor's sustained support is being credited for remarkable academic improvements at a rural primary school in northern Tanzania. Residents of Bashay village acknowledged the long-term contributions from the Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club and its owner, French investor Denis Lebouteux.
Bashay Primary School recently achieved second place among over 500 public schools in the Arusha Region on national examinations. School administration noted that this success follows sixteen years of assistance that included constructing classrooms, providing utilities, funding additional teachers, and supplying daily student meals.
An education official stated that the company's initiatives have effectively addressed traditional gaps in...
Tanzania’s fisheries sector is demonstrating significant expansion, with a substantial rise in export volumes and values. Official data indicates that fish product exports grew to 59,000 tonnes, generating revenue of 755 billion Tanzanian shillings. The number of registered fishers and processing factories also saw considerable increases.
The government attributes this growth to enhanced investment and a strategic focus on the blue economy. A senior official noted that approximately six million citizens depend on this sector for their livelihoods. Efforts are being intensified to promote sustainable methods, including deep-sea fishing and aquaculture, to increase production while protecting marine environments.
Fishermen have...
