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Detaining children under Sosma ‘inconsistent with best interests’: Rights groups

Suhakam and APPGM-CR urge Malaysia to prioritise protection and rehabilitation over punitive measures for minors exploited by extremist networks

When security labels replace legal judgment: A call for clarity and fairness – Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

UM criminologist discusses the dangers of mislabelling acts of violence as terrorism, emphasising the need for legal analysis over fear-driven security narratives

Three deported from Malaysia over militant links arrested upon arrival in Dhaka

They are among 36 Bangladeshi nationals detained by PDRM in counterterrorism sweep and remanded upon arrival under laws for suspected serious offences

Indonesia completes disbandment of Jemaah Islamiyah with final ceremony

8,000 ex-members of radical extremist group renounce violent ideology, take oath of loyalty to republic

Ulu Tiram attack: time to crack down on radicalism, say anti-terror experts

With the recent attack killing two police officers, has Malaysia been doing enough?

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach