Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Ten months after deadly Manila anti-corruption riots, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla disclosed that a bystander's death resulted from a stray bullet fired from an unregistered weapon, exonerating the Philippine National Police.
A Malaysian court has ordered the government and police to pay RM195,000 in damages to 13 activists who were wrongfully arrested during a candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka in August 2021.
A High Court ruling has mandated the Malaysian government and police to compensate 13 activists with RM195,000 in damages following their unlawful detention during a 2021 vigil commemorating Darshan Muniandy.
Twelve police officers face disciplinary action over alleged involvement in a RM2 million extortion scheme. The internal investigation runs simultaneously with a criminal probe by the Criminal Investigation Department.
Twelve police officers have been arrested in connection with alleged extortion involving a Vanuatu national. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says the force maintains strict standards against wrongdoing.
Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission has processed 1,635 complaints since 2023, resolving 76 per cent of cases. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail attributes the figures to increasing public confidence in the oversight body.
A deaf Grab driver has filed a lawsuit against Malaysian police and the government, alleging assault and intimidation. Ong Ing Keong is demanding compensation and court-ordered interpreter services for deaf complainants.
A Moroccan man's death during arrest in Italy has sparked protests and diplomatic calls for accountability. Moroccan authorities are demanding full clarification while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledges commitment to uncovering the truth.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a formal inquest into the deaths of three men shot in Durian Tunggal, Melaka last November, pledging a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended a police station chief in Kelantan on suspicion of soliciting bribes totalling almost RM1,000, marking another accountability measure within the law enforcement sector.
South Korean police encountered a naked, blood-covered murder suspect just metres away but failed to detain him, releasing surveillance footage that sparked public outcry over the botched response.
Transparency International Malaysia is pressing authorities to disclose investigation details and timelines regarding the Durian Tunggal shooting, citing public accountability concerns.
A Bangladesh tribunal has handed death sentences to three police officers, including the former Dhaka police commissioner, for their roles in killing demonstrators during the 2024 uprising that resulted in Sheikh Hasina's ouster.