Previous provisions were too broad; now time to treat it as a crime

Home minister says Penal Code amendment strengthens legal provisions against abuse

Such legislation would offer better protection for victims, ensure perpetrators’ accountability, says NGO’s head

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has acknowledged the legal proceedings involving one of its civil servants, who was charged under the Penal Code at a Magistrate’s Court two days ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — A married couple was arrested at a hotel in Shah Alam yesterday for alleged involvement in prostitution and the distribution of pornographic videos via social media.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Penal Code (Amendment) (No.

BUTTERWORTH, July 21 — A special task force comprising four ministries will undertake a comprehensive review before proposing amendments to the Penal Code aimed at combating cyberbullying, with changes expected to be tabled in Parliament in October.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) welcomes the government's announcement to examine amending existing laws, including the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and consider drafting or creating new acts to address cyberbullying.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The government is reviewing specific acts to enable harsher penalties for offences related to the theft of communication cables, which have been causing service disruptions.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 7 — Several state government lawmakers have called for a moratorium on a Federal provision which criminalises baby dumping while a study is being conducted to identify a more compassionate approach to address the underlying factors behind these...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Individuals found guilty of stalking, regardless of whether they are men or women, can now be jailed for up to three years or fined, or both.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Police are hunting for five individuals suspected of beating a local man to death in a condominium at the Bukit Serdang Industrial Park, here, on Monday.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will prepare a new Cabinet memorandum relating to the application to abolish Section 309 of the Penal Code (Act 574) to decriminalise suicide attempts as proposed by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 28 — Two men were injured after a car, driven by another man, hit them following an alleged misunderstanding that occurred in a bar in Taman Molek, here, on Monday (September 26).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — A warning to stalkers — they may face imprisonment for up to three years when the act becomes an offence under the proposed amendment to the Penal Code (Act 574).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Does Malaysia have adequate laws to curb as well as eradicate syndicates that forge the Covid-19 vaccination certificate? Lawyers interviewed by Bernama are concerned that existing laws may not have the teeth to put a stop to this unethical practice. The fake...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Three policemen have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in extorting a car salesman at Jalan Persiaran Pandan Prima, Ampang, on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Police arrested 12 individuals, including five women, in two separate raids in Jalan Ampang here yesterday on suspicion of being involved in a non-existent online investment syndicate.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Four suspects including a woman were arrested yesterday on suspicion of robbing a business outlet in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya last Thursday.

KLANG, Dec 17 — An unemployed man was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a senior citizen in Port Klang last week.