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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
National security, judicial appointments discussed at rulers' conference
Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the conference was also briefed on the ban on vaping, and the need for registration of marriages involving refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia. PETALING JAYA : Issues concerning national security, judicial appointments, and the ban on vaping were among the key topics discussed at the 269th Conference of Rulers meeting held at Istana Negara today. Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Syed Danial Syed Ahmad said the meeting was presided over by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. 'Today, the conference received the latest briefings on national security from Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail, and on national defence from armed forces chief Nizam Jaffar,' Bernama reported him as saying. Syed Danial said the meeting deliberated on judicial appointments to the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court, as well as the appointments of the chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak, the Court of Appeal president, and the chief justice. 'The conference took note of the proposal to impose a complete ban on the sale and use of vape or electronic cigarettes in the country. 'Also tabled at the meeting were legal opinions from the 126th and 127th meetings of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs' muzakarah committee, along with resolutions from the 2025 special meeting of the committee,' he said. Syed Danial said the conference was briefed on the need for registration of marriages involving refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia, as well as a Cabinet paper regarding a centralised policy on the management of seized and forfeited assets. Present at the meeting were Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah and Yang diPertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. Also in attendance were Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra, Tunku Temenggong Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim and Tengku Arif Bendahara Pahang Tengku Muhammad Iskandar Ri'ayatuddin Shah. Governors Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar of Sarawak, Ali Rustam (Melaka), Musa Aman (Sabah) and Ramli Ngah Talib (Penang) also attended the meeting. Also present were chief ministers and menteris besar, including a representative of the Sarawak premier. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim attended the pre-council meeting held yesterday, also at Istana Negara. The last Conference of Rulers meeting was on Feb 5, presided over by the Sultan of Kedah.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops probing alleged leak of JAC meeting minutes
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail stressed that strict action will be taken against any party found to be involved in disclosing any documents or information classified as confidential. PETALING JAYA : Police are investigating the alleged leak of the minutes from a recent Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting under the Official Secrets Act 1972 and two other laws. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the investigation will focus on the disclosure and circulation of classified information, both internally and via social media. 'The police will call in all relevant witnesses to assist with the investigation,' he said in a statement. He advised the public not to disclose any documents or information classified as confidential, and stressed that strict action will be taken against any party found to be involved. The case is being probed under Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act 1972, which relates to the offence of wrongful communication, retention, receipt and possession of official secrets. It is punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than one year but not exceeding seven years. It is also being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 203A of the Penal Code. Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act relates to the improper use of network facilities or services and provides for a fine of up to RM500,000, up to two years in prison, or both. Section 203A of the Penal Code relates to the illegal disclosure of confidential information and is punishable with a fine of up to RM1 million or imprisonment of up to a year. The case is being handled by the classified crime investigation unit (USJT) at Bukit Aman.
Malaysiakini
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Police open probe under OSA, Penal Code into alleged JAC minutes leak
Police have launched a probe under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) into the purported leak of a Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) meeting minutes. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said the investigation will be focused on how the internal information could have been exposed and revealed to social media.
Free Malaysia Today
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Bangladeshi terror suspects held under Sosma, says IGP
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said some suspects remain under investigation under Sosma. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Some of the foreign nationals detained in recent police operations are being investigated under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), says Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail. Khalid said all the suspects were Bangladeshi nationals, according to a report by Berita Harian. 'Some are being held under Sosma. The rest have been deported, while a few remain in custody for further investigation,' he was quoted as saying after a handover ceremony for the director of Bukit Aman's criminal investigation department today. Khalid added that a special press conference would be called soon to provide further details on the investigation and the suspects' status. 'Tomorrow or the day after, I'll call a press conference to explain the actual situation,' he said. A total of 36 individuals were picked up in coordinated raids in the Klang Valley and Seremban between May 23 and June 11, based on intelligence gathered by Bukit Aman's Special Branch. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reportedly said that five of the individuals were involved in terrorism and had been charged in the sessions courts in Shah Alam, Selangor, and Johor.
Free Malaysia Today
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Foreign militant movement recruited from labour sector, says IGP
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said those recruited online would be made leaders of new cells to spread the movement's influence in other areas. KUALA LUMPUR : Investigations have found that the foreigners arrested last week for involvement in a foreign radical militant movement recruited new members for the Islamic State (IS) from Malaysia's labour sector, specifically the migrant community. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said they recruited from places such as factories, petrol stations and construction sites. He said they also recruited through social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram, with 150 to 200 members in the movement's WhatsApp group. Khalid said those recruited online would be made leaders of new cells to spread the movement's influence in other areas. 'The organisation attempted to recruit members to fight in Syria, or for IS. They raised funds to be sent to Syria, IS and Bangladesh,' he said. Khalid said the movement raised funds primarily via Touch 'n Go, BCash, and international money exchange services. 'To become a member of the group, they would have to pay RM500 per year and contribute to the cause according to their ability,' he said. On June 27, home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police had detained 36 foreigners around Selangor and Johor for involvement in a radical militant movement. Khalid said the arrests were made from April 28 to June 21. 'Five people were charged under Chapter 6A of the Penal Code for participating in terrorist organisations, spreading extremist ideologies and raising funds for terrorist activities. 'Fifteen others were handed over to the immigration department for deportation. 'Sixteen are still in police custody, detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 for further investigation and prosecution,' he said.
