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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - July 29, 2025 [WATCH]
Here are today's top stories: Banned The Home Ministry has banned the books Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband and Chase Me for allegedly harming public morality. Frequent cries A neighbour of M. Tishant, who was found buried in Jempol after being reported missing, said they often heard the child crying and his parents arguing in the months leading up to his disappearance. Great honour Renowned durian grower Leow Cheok Kiang has been awarded the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri, which carries the title 'Datuk', for promoting the Black Thorn durian nationwide. Malaysia's best Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah's world No. 2 ranking marks a career best —and Malaysia's highest in the event in over a decade. That's all for News at 9.
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Home Ministry bans two books for undesirable content
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has issued a prohibition order against two publications deemed potentially harmful to public morality, effective July 1 and 3, through the Federal Government Gazette. In a statement today, the ministry said the ban was issued under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 [Act 301], as a preventive measure to control the distribution of inappropriate content that poses a threat to society. The banned books are "Chase Me" by Tessa Bailey, gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publications (Control of Undesirable Publications) Order (No. 13) 2025, and "Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband" by Nssignature, gazetted under Order (No. 14) 2025, which takes effect on July 3, 2025. "The prohibition order serves as a mechanism of control and prevention before any threat or harm materialises. "At the same time, it ensures public protection and raises awareness about publications deemed undesirable and unsuitable for general readership," the statement read. The Home Ministry said that under subsection 7(1) of Act 301, the printing, importation, production, reproduction, publication, sale, issue, circulation, distribution, or possession of all banned publications is strictly prohibited in Malaysia. "All parties are reminded that compliance with the Prohibition Order is mandatory, as any offence related to prohibited publications may result in legal action," the ministry said. or through the Federal Legislation Portal.
The Star
13 hours ago
- The Star
Home Ministry bans two books over potential harm to morality
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has issued a prohibition order against two publications deemed potentially harmful to public morality, effective July 1 and 3, 2025, as published in the Federal Government Gazette. In a statement on Tuesday (July 29), the ministry said the ban was issued under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 [Act 301], as a preventive measure to control the distribution of inappropriate content that poses a threat to society. The banned books are "Chase Me" by Tessa Bailey, gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publications (Control of Undesirable Publications) Order (No. 13) 2025, and "Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband" by Nssignature, gazetted under Order (No. 14) 2025, which takes effect on July 3, 2025. "The prohibition order serves as a mechanism of control and prevention before any threat or harm materialises. "At the same time, it ensures public protection and raises awareness about publications deemed undesirable and unsuitable for general readership," the statement read. The Home Ministry said that under subsection 7(1) of Act 301, the printing, importation, production, reproduction, publication, sale, issue, circulation, distribution, or possession of all banned publications is strictly prohibited in Malaysia. "All parties are reminded that compliance with the Prohibition Order is mandatory, as any offence related to prohibited publications may result in legal action," the ministry said. Further information on publications banned under Act 301 can be accessed via the official Home Ministry website at or through the Federal Legislation Portal. – Bernama
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia adopts integrated strategy to combat child sexual crimes
PUTRAJAYA: The government will implement an integrated strategy involving multiple ministries and agencies to combat the alarming 53.2% increase in sexual crimes against children over the past four years. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the initiative following a National Social Council (MSN) meeting, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated response. Statistics reveal a sharp rise in cases, from 2,541 in 2020 to 3,892 in 2024, with victim numbers climbing by 55.7%. Ahmad Zahid attributed the surge to evolving criminal tactics, including deepfake technology and digital identity theft. 'The Home Ministry, police, and relevant agencies will collaborate to address this issue firmly and effectively,' he said. A key measure includes a November seminar titled 'Child Protection: Addressing Cyber Threats and Sexual Crimes.' The meeting also reviewed progress on the National Social Policy 2030 and the upcoming 2026-2030 Action Plan, set for Cabinet approval in October. Homelessness among untreated mentally ill individuals was another concern, prompting support for a Health Ministry task force to establish psychiatric care homes. Additionally, discussions covered Islamic preschool education reforms and graduate skills mismatches, with 2.06 million graduates currently underemployed. The MyMAHIR initiative, offering industry-aligned training and job guarantees, aims to bridge this gap, with 66 programmes approved in high-demand sectors like AI and green energy. MSN membership has also expanded to include five more ministries for stronger policy execution. – Bernama
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Home Ministry bans two books — ‘Chase Me' and ‘Ammar Zahrain' — for threatening public morality
PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The Home Ministry has issued a prohibition order against two publications deemed potentially harmful to public morality, effective July 1 and 3, 2025, through the Federal Government Gazette. In a statement today, the ministry said the ban was issued under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 [Act 301], as a preventive measure to control the distribution of inappropriate content that poses a threat to society. The banned books are Chase Me by Tessa Bailey, gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publications (Control of Undesirable Publications) Order (No. 13) 2025, and Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband by Nssignature, gazetted under Order (No. 14) 2025, which takes effect on July 3, 2025. "The prohibition order serves as a mechanism of control and prevention before any threat or harm materialises. "At the same time, it ensures public protection and raises awareness about publications deemed undesirable and unsuitable for general readership," the statement read. The Home Ministry said that under subsection 7(1) of Act 301, the printing, importation, production, reproduction, publication, sale, issue, circulation, distribution, or possession of all banned publications is strictly prohibited in Malaysia. 'All parties are reminded that compliance with the Prohibition Order is mandatory, as any offence related to prohibited publications may result in legal action,' the ministry said. Further information on publications banned under Act 301 can be accessed via the official Home Ministry website at or through the Federal Legislation Portal. — Bernama
