KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail denied that the recent arrest of a journ...
Tuesday 17 February 2026
malaymailonline - 1 month ago
Home minister: Police arrested journalist as part of due process, not to suppress free speech
Latest News
Police announce transfer, promotion of nine senior officers, including Johor deputy police chief post
- malaymailonline Los Angeles mayor calls for 2028 Olympics chairman to step down over Epstein files
- malaymailonline Proposal to install dashcams in all police vehicles to be submitted to IGP, says traffic dept chief
- themalaymailonline Son of former PM Tarique Rahman sworn in as new leader after landslide election victory
- themalaymailonline Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful dies at 84, family says
- themalaymailonline Johor says data centres not behind Pontian and Simpang Renggam water disruptions
- themalaymailonline Forget the Super Bowl: China’s Lunar New Year gala just featured a robot kung fu fight
- malaymailonline Umno Youth chief: MACC chief Azam Baki should take temporary leave, independent oversight needed for probe
- themalaymailonline Sarawak poised to catch up with West Malaysia with RM75 bln budget over five years, says Dr Sim
- theborneopost From Kelantan to Johor, Chinese New Year unites thousands at temples and open houses
- themalaymailonline Selangor Puteri Umno chief unhurt in minor accident after SUV hits guardrails on Latar highway
- themalaymailonline No more horsing around with scams: They have to be wiped out in Asean writ large — Phar Kim Beng
- themalaymailonline Perikatan to hold extraordinary meeting on Feb 22 to appoint Muhyiddin’s successor as chairman
- themalaymailonline Bersatu divisions in Padang Rengas, Bukit Gelugor and Tapah dissolve over loss of confidence in Muhyiddin
- themalaymailonline ‘Unity and prosperity’: Sabahans throng 2026 state CNY celebration with Musa Aman, Hajiji
- themalaymailonline Israeli TV producer Dana Eden, co-creator of hit series Tehran, found dead in Athens hotel
- themalaymailonline Celebrations dashed as fire razes Butterworth flat, mother and daughter escape unhurt
- themalaymailonline German woman’s mummified body found in home years after death, daughter under investigation for pension fraud
- malaymailonline PM Anwar vows to work harder, make better policies for all Malaysians in Year of the Horse
- themalaymailonline Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein file ‘cover-up’ ahead of congressional testimony
- themalaymailonline MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert for most of Peninsular Malaysia, parts of Sarawak until 5pm
- themalaymailonline Back to the Past cast releases CNY music video as Malaysian box office tops RM15m
- themalaymailonline Kuantan horror: Family of five, including two toddlers, found dead in suspected murder-suicide
- malaymailonline WhatsApp con sees Besut trader pay RM107,995 for five portable generators that never existed
- themalaymailonline Candle lighting, lion dance usher in Chinese New Year at Kuching Buddhist Society temple
- theborneopost Singapore private home sales surge in January after year-end slowdown, led by Coastal Cabana and Newport Residences
- themalaymailonline Thunderstorms, heavy rain to hit several states until noon today, warns MetMalaysia
- malaymailonline Sibu bank shooting: Witnesses identify motorcycle duo, bullet casing and live round recovered
- themalaymailonline Cops probing viral video of crash between police MPV and vehicle in Muar, no injuries reported
- themalaymailonline Benfica coach Mourinho plays down Madrid links, eyes revenge against former club
- themalaymailonline Lunar New Year rewind: The CNY films that lit up screens — and why they still shine (VIDEO)
- themalaymailonline Rescue operation resumes for private university student feared drowned at Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu
- malaymailonline FA Cup fifth round draw: League One Mansfield to host Arsenal as Newcastle face Man City
- themalaymailonline Tyson Fury says tragedy involving Anthony Joshua’s friends sparked boxing comeback
- themalaymailonline PM Albanese says no help for 34 Australians linked to Islamic State in Syrian camp
- themalaymailonline Chief of Defence Force: ATM caps high-risk posts at 18 months in integrity push
- themalaymailonline ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie appeals to abductors 16 days after mother’s kidnapping
- themalaymailonline Sibu bank shooting: Witnesses identify motorcycle duo, bullet casing and live round recovered
- theborneopost Macron begins India visit with AI cooperation talks and potential multibillion Rafale jet deal
- themalaymailonline From ‘Made in Taiwan’ stigma to US$2b empire — Giant bicycles founder King Liu dies at 91
- themalaymailonline Gold thread and silk: Families in Gua Musang usher in Year of the Horse in imperial-style attire
- themalaymailonline Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now,’ dies at 95
- malaymailonline Stroke by stroke: The discipline behind Malaysia’s Chinese calligraphy tradition
- themalaymailonline Pasir Mas octogenarian keeps four-generation ‘Kiam Koay’ tradition alive for Chinese New Year
- themalaymailonline Blending lanterns and ‘ketupat’: Chinese-Malay families navigate ‘Kongsi Raya’ celebrations as twin festivities bring traditions together
- themalaymailonline Exploited and abused: Foreign workers in Croatia face violence, ‘pure extortion’
- themalaymailonline What to know: South Korea’s ex-president Yoon faces verdict on insurrection charge
- themalaymailonline Rare ‘Pikachu Illustrator’ sells for US$16.5m, sets record for most expensive Pokémon card
- themalaymailonline Agriculture minister dismisses shortage fears, says food supply stable nationwide despite festivities
- themalaymailonline ‘Gong xi fa cai’: Don t let provocations and differences fracture harmony, says PM Anwar ahead of CNY
- themalaymailonline
EPF tipped to declare 6.3 to 6.5pc dividend for 2025 on strong nine-month gains
- themalaymailonlineKim Jong Un unveils new flats for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine campaign
- themalaymailonlineDefence Ministry in talks with Finance over frozen MAF funds, Khaled assures readiness intact
- themalaymailonlinePM Wong urges Singaporeans to uphold harmony during Chinese New Year and Ramadan
- themalaymailonlineFahmi: Rafizi ‘has the right’ to attend Azam Baki rally, police report no unrest
- themalaymailonline‘You are in my radar’: King issues stern warning to all govt agencies, including MACC, in anti-graft war
- themalaymailonlineChina embassy in Singapore warns its citizens against gambling after MBS casino death
- themalaymailonlineShamsul Iskandar seeks transfer of RM216,000 graft case to High Court over constitutional issues
- themalaymailonlineUK moves to fast-track social media ban for under-16s, tighten AI chatbot rules
- themalaymailonline‘Train Dreams’ sweeps Spirit Awards, ‘The Secret Agent’ wins big for Brazil as both films eye Oscar glory
- themalaymailonlineAstro drops HBO channels after nearly 30 years, rolls out four new channels under Astro One Epic Pack
- themalaymailonlineGovt rolls out Second Chance policy to aid targeted bankrupt groups, including single mothers and scam victims
- themalaymailonlineHDB human waste-throwing incident: Singapore woman granted discharge on all seven charges
- themalaymailonlineHistorical drama ‘Rose’ debuts in competition at Berlinale, spotlighting queer history and resistance
- themalaymailonlineDeceptive approach: Singapore man posing as colleague of victim’s dad jailed five months for molestation
- themalaymailonline‘I am confident our system is still orderly’: Azalina urges legal route in land conflicts
- malaymailonline
Kim Jong Un unveils new flats for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine campaign
- themalaymailonline Police seize RM9m in vape products as authorities target rising youth vaping trend
- themalaymailonline ‘I want answers from my ex‑husband,’ says Gisele Pelicot as she opens up about healing, family and confronting the past
- themalaymailonline ‘Wuthering Heights’ storms to No. 1 with US$40m as women drive Valentine’s-Presidents’ Day box office in N. America
- themalaymailonline Communications minister visits Johor to present welfare assistance to ex-journalists
- themalaymailonline Global AI summit opens in New Delhi as leaders debate jobs, safety and regulation
- themalaymailonline Michel Portal, trailblazer of European ‘Free Jazz’ and acclaimed film composer, dies at 90
- malaymailonline When filming at home becomes impossible, Berlinale filmmakers build new worlds elsewhere
- themalaymailonline Malaysian retail, hospitality boom as back-to-back CNY and Ramadan celebrations boost sales
- themalaymailonline Japan’s economy crawls at 0.1pc in Q4, testing PM Takaichi’s stimulus push and raising debt concerns
- themalaymailonline Family appeals for dashcam footage after fatal Perak crash kills three on pre-Ramadan trip
- themalaymailonline KK police nab four suspects including father, two daughters in Manggatal dismemberment case
- themalaymailonline Visit Rogues@Gasing inside PJ’s La Salle Hall for a banana leaf rice lunch full of home cooked flavours
- themalaymailonline US forces board ship in Indian Ocean after fleeing Caribbean blockade, says Pentagon
- themalaymailonline KL police chief: Investigation into Azam Baki rally ongoing despite controlled event
- themalaymailonline Ahmad Maslan: Umno won’t ‘take advantage’ of Bersatu crisis, will review applications to join
- themalaymailonline Why was a Sibu bank shot at? Police investigate motive after viral social media video
- themalaymailonline Copper comeback: Zambia’s mining revival lures billions amid geopolitical tug‑of‑war
- themalaymailonline Chinese calligrapher in Kuching gallops into the Year of the Horse with strength and cultural pride
- themalaymailonline Lion hearts in Kuching: Tradition springs forward as young performers keep the beat alive
- themalaymailonline When life imitates art: Selangor Turf Club collaborates with local Umamusume fans to name horses, design jockey silk
- themalaymailonline Japan’s lost lions: DNA analysis reveals cave cats ruled before extinction 10,000 years ago
- themalaymailonline Golden fortune in green stalks: Lucky bamboo remains the star of Chinese New Year décor
- themalaymailonline PM Anwar: Johor’s request for bigger share of tax income can be resolved amicably
- themalaymailonline Safe celebrations: Police allow only ‘Happy Boom’ fireworks, ‘Pop-Pop’ firecrackers for CNY
- themalaymailonline Health minister: Ministry in dire need of more staff for future facilities nationwide
- themalaymailonline K‑pop giants to channel tradition: Blackpink lights up museum, BTS takes over Gwanghwamun
- themalaymailonline Sultan Sharafuddin’s message to Selangor FC fans: ‘Stay away from drugs, show respect’
- themalaymailonline Teen killed, two classmates injured in late‑night stabbing at Osaka’s Dotombori
- themalaymailonline Bersatu regains full control of Facebook page after sabotage posts mocking Muhyiddin
- themalaymailonline Premier: Year of the Horse to see Sarawak make big strides guided by clear policies, strong cooperation
- theborneopost Bront Palarae and Yumi Wong join regional cast in Malaysia–Singapore–Thailand black‑magic thriller ‘Kong Tao’, out March 19 (VIDEO)
- themalaymailonline O G discussions between Petros, Petronas progressing positively, says Deputy Minister
- theborneopost Over 1,000 GP clinics to stay open in Singapore during Chinese New Year, says MOH
- themalaymailonline Singapore man with mild dementia found in Kuala Lumpur after missing for eight days
- themalaymailonline Singapore man with mild dementia found in Kuala Lumpur after missing for eight days
- themalaymailonline Police seize 38 motorcycles, issue 179 summonses in Kubang Semang toll plaza crackdown on illegal racing
- themalaymailonline Sources