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Dewan Negara passes Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill

Apr 07, 2023

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The Dewan Negara has approved the Sexual Offences against Children Amendment Bill, after it was tabled for third reading.

It aims to better protect kids against all forms of exploitation and abuse.

The de-facto Law Minister says the amendment takes into account the changes in technology and sophisticated criminal cases…which required the definition or interpretation of the crime to be expanded.

It will also pave the way for better cooperation between the relevant ministries and telcos, to monitor and remove pornographic content found online.

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Police have recorded the statements of five individuals, in connection with the viral video allegedly showing a cop extorting a foreign national in KL.

Malaysian police are also working with Interpol and the Immigration Department, to track down the Chinese national involved, who is believed to have left the country.

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The PM’s Department has denied the authenticity of a viral social media post, purportedly of a statement regarding abuse of power by the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Public Services director-general.

The Department says this is fake news, clarifying that it did not issue such a statement.

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Perikatan Nasional has selected Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin…and former Ministers Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin, to represent the coalition in talks with the government about equal funding for opposition MP’s.

The negotiations with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof are expected to begin soon.