Cracking down on cybercrime without cracking civil liberties | WN24

Shahul Hamid said the framework could help ensure that cases involving fraud, identity theft, or cyberbullying are supported by reliable digital evidence, while also safeguarding civil liberties. PETALING JAYA: Cybercriminals today don’t wait—and neither can authorities. With scams and digital crimes striking rapidly, both locally and across borders, enforcement agencies are racing against time.  To […]

13th Malaysia Plan urged to include Indian community initiatives | WN24

PETALING JAYA: The upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) should incorporate the Malaysian Indian Blueprint and the Indian Community Action Plan if the government is committed to uplifting the Indian community, says the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI). Its president Nivas Ragavan said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged […]

German army prepares to develop deep-strike drones, Handelsblatt reports | WN24

BERLIN (Reuters) -The German armed forces are preparing to develop long-range combat drones capable of striking targets deep in enemy territory, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday. Three consortia are working on concrete concepts after the Luftwaffe airforce sent a request for deep-strike drones to leading defence companies and startups, the report said. According to […]

Over 1,700 animal abuse cases investigated since 2020, says deputy minister | WN24

KUALA LUMPUR: The authorities have investigated 1,766 cases of animal abuse and neglect since 2020, with 52 resulting in convictions, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup told Parliament on Monday (July 28). The Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister said the Veterinary Services Department had implemented a 10-year national strategy to address rising concerns over animal cruelty. […]

Cross Border Insolvency Bill 2025 tabled in Dewan Rakyat for first reading. | WN24

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cross Border Insolvency Bill 2025, enabling local creditors to recover debts from insolvent companies within the ASEAN region, has been tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said tabled the Bill on Monday (July 28). The […]

PM Modi’s Engagement with the Maldives Shows India is playing the long game | WN24

Prime minister narendra modi was on a state visit to the Maldives from July 25 to 26. The Visit Comes Against the backdrop of the president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, Pushing for a Recalibration with India. Driven by Economic Necessities, India’s Pragmatic Outreach, and China’s underwhelming support, he has moderated his “India out” policy […]