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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

Calls to abolish preventive laws should be rejected: Ayob Khan

The Deputy IG has urged the public to reject proposals to scrap preventive laws like the ISA and Sosma, stressing that national security must be balanced with human rights

Special court for Sosma offences being considered to expedite trials: Saifuddin

Home minister says proposed court would specifically handle cases under the act, similar to existing ones for sexual crimes against children, human trafficking, others

Cabinet agrees to review, revise Sosma: Fahmi

Review aims to improve security law alongside Peaceful Assembly Act amendments, says communications minister

Kabinet setuju Sosma diteliti dan disemak semula: Fahmi

Penelitian dan penambahbaikan akta itu akan dibentangkan oleh Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail di Parlimen dalam masa terdekat

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders