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New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - July 4, 2025 [WATCH]
Good evening. You're watching News@9. Here are today's biggest stories. IS-linked cell dismantled Police say up to 150 Bangladeshi nationals were involved in an Islamic State-inspired group operating in Malaysia, with those deeply involved to face charges under the Security Offences Act. Drug-laced cigarettes busted A couple running a meth-laced cigarette syndicate from their rented home has been arrested, with RM2 million worth of drugs and equipment seized. KLIA aerotrain halted KLIA's aerotrain service was suspended today after a drainage pump failure caused water to flood the tunnel, with operations resuming only after tracks were cleared. Cemetery rape case A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to raping and sodomising an Australian woman at a cemetery in Penang, admitting he threatened her with scissors during the assault. That's it for News@9. Keywords: Court Rape Cemetery Islamic State Nst Klia Bangladeshi Aerotrain Malaysia News News@9
New Straits Times
08-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Tougher cybercrime laws needed to protect the elderly
LETTERS: Regular reports of elderly people falling victim to cyber crimes and losing their life savings call for urgent reforms to strengthen criminal laws and increase penalties for offenders. The timely reminder by federal police Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain to look into outdated laws must therefore be supported by all lawmakers and the public. He mentioned, in particular, the Common Gaming Houses Act, the Prevention of Crime Act and the Security Offences Act. We also need to enhance the Computer Crimes Act 1997 to address new forms of cybercrime such as ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and identity theft. We should align our laws with international frameworks, such as the Council of Europe's Budapest Convention, to facilitate cross-border cooperation in cybercrime investigations. How robust are our data privacy regulations? We should establish clear regulations on the collection, storage, and sharing of user data, ensuring that individuals have control over their personal information. We should develop new laws targeting digital fraud, such as investment scams and fraudulent online transactions, with stricter penalties for offenders. It is equally important to initiate public education campaigns on digital safety and cybersecurity, aiming to empower citizens to protect themselves against online threats. These proactive actions are essential for maintaining public safety and ensuring that Malaysia keeps pace with global standards in criminal justice. We can learn from several countries that have established robust frameworks and strategies. Among them are the United States, Singapore, Estonia, Japan and Germany. By studying their examples, we can adopt best practices that suit our needs, and foster a safer digital environment for our citizens and businesses.
CBC
26-04-2025
- CBC
RCMP arrest Ontario man for allegedly trying to leave Canada to join terrorist group
A 32-year-old Ontario man has been arrested for allegedly trying to leave Canada to join a terrorist group, the RCMP says. In a news release on Friday, the RCMP said the man was arrested by its Central Region (Ontario) Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). The RCMP did not say exactly when or where the man was arrested, or which terrorist group he allegedly planned to join. The man's name has not been released due to a publication ban. According to the release, the man was arrested under "terrorism peace bond provisions." On April 19, the director of public prosecutions and Canada's deputy attorney general agreed to lay what is called "an information commencing the terrorism peace bond application process" under section 810.011 of the Criminal Code. That section reads in part: "A person who fears on reasonable grounds that another person may commit a terrorism offence may, with the Attorney General's consent, lay an information before a provincial court judge." The man appeared in an Ontario Court of Justice courtroom in Brampton on April 20 and will be scheduled to make a second court appearance at a later date. He remains in custody, the RCMP said. Peel Regional Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Prosecution Service of Canada and Pacific Region INSET were involved in the investigation, the RCMP added. Under the Security Offences Act, the RCMP said it has a mandate to investigate criminal offences that "threaten Canada's national security, including terrorism, foreign actor interference, and threats to critical infrastructure."
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Cision Canada
Man arrested under terrorism peace bond provisions Français
TORONTO, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The RCMP Central Region (Ontario) Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) has arrested a 32-year old male suspect for allegedly attempting to leave Canada to join a terrorist group. On April 19, 2025, the Director of Public Prosecutions and Deputy Attorney General of Canada consented to the laying of an information commencing the terrorism peace bond application process pursuant to section 810.011 of the Criminal Code. The Ontario man made a first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 20, 2025 and will be scheduled to attend court at a later date. The suspect remains in custody. GTA/SW INSET would like to thank Peel Regional Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Prosecution Service of Canada and Pacific Region INSET for their collaboration on this successful investigation. The RCMP has a mandate under the Security Offences Act to investigate criminal offences that threaten Canada's national security, including terrorism, foreign actor interference, and threats to critical infrastructure. Threats to Canada's national security are a priority for the RCMP. There is currently a section 517 ban in place. The ban captures information (including the name of the individual), evidence, or representations made at the bail hearing. Bail conditions and any evidence or materials relied upon at the hearing are prohibited from disclosure Fast Facts INSET (Integrated National Security Enforcement Team) is made up of representatives of the RCMP, Municipal and Provincial police forces as well as Federal and Provincial partners and agencies. INSET collects, shares, and analyzes information that concerns threats to National Security and criminal extremism/terrorism. If you have concerns that someone is considering, planning, or preparing to commit an act of violence or to help others in committing acts of terrorism, please contact your local police service. It is incumbent to report any suspicious behaviour. If there is an immediate threat to your safety, or the safety of others, please dial 911. Non–emergency tips can be reported to the RCMP National Security Information Network by phone at 1–800–420–5805 or online at
