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DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo has pressed Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police and MACC chief for progress updates on investigations into alleged 'corporate mafia' activities, citing sufficient time has elapsed since a March Cabinet order.
Malaysia's government and police have been ordered to compensate 13 activists with RM195,000 following their wrongful arrest during a candlelight vigil commemorating Covid-19 deaths at Dataran Merdeka on August 19, 2021.
A Malaysian High Court has ordered the government and police to compensate 13 activists with RM195,000 for unlawful arrests during a 2021 vigil, marking a significant judicial victory for civil liberties advocates.
A High Court decision has held the government accountable for the unlawful detention of 13 people who participated in a candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka in 2021, mandating compensation of RM195,000.
Safety advocate Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has urged authorities to pursue misconduct allegations against detained police personnel without compromise, warning that such incidents threaten public confidence in law enforcement.
The Independent Police Conduct Commission has processed 1,635 complaints since 2023, resolving 844 cases. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution emphasises the body's role in strengthening police accountability and notes 22 investigation papers have been opened.
A deaf Grab driver is pursuing legal action against Malaysian police and the government over claims of physical assault and pressure to withdraw a police report. The case highlights accessibility gaps in law enforcement.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a public inquest into the deaths of three men shot in Durian Tunggal, Melaka last November, signalling commitment to transparent investigation of the controversial incident.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced comprehensive reforms including new oversight bodies and personnel changes, responding to public backlash over alleged collusion in a high-profile murder investigation involving a suspect whose father is a serving officer.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man during an enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, after he allegedly attempted to flee during a vehicle stop. The incident has drawn bipartisan calls for investigation.
The family of a deceased tahfiz student is contemplating a judicial review following police decision to take no further action, seeking court assessment of investigation quality and evidence handling.