Rising ketamine abuse and a series of major drug seizures in Indonesia have fuelled calls for tighter controls on the substance, but a proposed reclassification has raised concerns that tougher penalties could further strain the country’s overcrowded prisons. Last week, Indonesian police and customs officials intercepted the Mongolian-flagged vessel MT Global 168 in the Malacca Strait, seizing 1.16 tonnes of ketamine hydrochloride packed in 58 sacks. National police chief Suyudi Ario Seto said...
Read full articleUPDATED 6.31PM | The 26-year-old was initially charged with driving under influence, leading to death and injury.
PARLIAMENT | Such publications necessary to negate those who stoke racial sentiments, DAP MP says.
PARLIAMENT | Books on leaders necessary to negate those who stoke racial sentiments, DAP MP says.
Lonely Planet describes autumn as an ideal time to explore Việt Nam, offering a combination of urban experiences, natural landscapes and opportunities to discover local life.
This year’s rules allow AI to be used in creating vodcasts and visual content, but the technology is intended to support rather than replace human creativity.
Assignment at MCBA is for two years, says IGP.
However, Sessions Court judge grants stay of execution pending appeal.
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is up against it in next month’s Melaka state poll, as his ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition risks yet another electoral wipeout at the hands of its federal partner Umno. The two are competing head-to-head in nearly all of the 28 state assembly seats up for grabs on November 14, in a contest widely seen as favouring an incumbent state administration led by the United Malays National Organisation’s Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. Whether BN holds onto...
She says any attempt to enforce court-ordered payment will be 'vigorously resisted'.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam has proposed earmarking priority bus lanes on major roads linking Ho Chi Minh City with Long Thanh International Airport to reduce congestion and ensure passengers can reach in time.
Malaysia will still lose tens of billions of ringgit to the 1MDB scandal even after further overseas asset recoveries, its second finance minister said on Wednesday, as disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak prepares to move to house arrest. Najib has been imprisoned since 2022 following his conviction for corruption and money laundering tied to SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The sovereign wealth fund was co-founded by Najib in 2009 during his...
PARLIAMENT | It also shows less tendency to cover up to protect schools' reputation.