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Mohamed Ismail, 68, (third from left) and Muhammad Amir Ikram Mohd Dzulkiflee, 32, (fifth from right) at the Bentong Magistrate’s Court today, where they were charged with trafficking 275.19kg of drugs on February 6. — Bernama pic

Two men, including senior citizen, charged with trafficking 275kg of drugs in Lipis

The government is considering the establishment of a special court as part of its review of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. — Bernama pic

Sosma overhaul: Home Ministry proposes special court, bail reforms to address legal challenges

The accused Samsuri Arijan pleaded not guilty at the Johor Baru Sessions Court today for attempting to bribe a policeman for a drug offence last year. — Picture by Ben Tan

Johor drug offender serving jail term claims trial for alleged attempt to bribe policeman

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil reminded all MPs to focus on debates that foster unity rather than raising issues bordering on incitement. — Bernama pic

Fahmi urges MPs to heed King's call for unity, condemns incitement in Parliament

Malaysia’s public caning for Shariah offences is carried out in a closed setting outside prison compared to in Aceh, Indonesia where the sentence is executed openly before huge crowds like a spectacle. — AFP file pic

Islamic affairs minister clarifies ‘public caning’ for Shariah offences just means outside prison instead of fully open

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said officers appointed as UPNM vice-chancellor must possess extensive knowledge, experience, expertise, and understand the organisational culture and planning the strategic direction of national defence. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Defence minister denies UPNM a ‘dumping ground’ for generals, says VC for professionals

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (second left) launching the Ninja Cold service by Ninja Van Malaysia at PARC in Subang Jaya, Selangor on February 19, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Tax exemptions and tech: Transport minister urges logistics firms to use govt incentives to boost sector

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to reporters after the launch of the Ninja Cold by Ninja Van Malaysia at PARC in Subang Jaya, Selangor on February 19, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

DAP sec-gen says disciplinary committee to review heckling incident involving Steven Sim, necessary action if needed

DAP veterans Tan Kok Wai and Fong Kui Lun said their decision to step aside was driven by a desire to pave the way for younger leaders while expressing full confidence in the party’s current leadership. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Party veterans Tan Kok Wai, Fong Kui Lun to step aside from DAP leadership, cite confidence in next generation

Full pardons for prisoners undergo rigorous reviews by the Pardons Boards of their respective regions. — Bernama pic

Law minister reveals full pardons for 106 prisoners, reduced sentences for 44 others

Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan made the most overseas trips in 2024 at 39. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Ministers made 236 overseas trips in 2024, cost RM44m, Parliament told

Pannir Selvam was convicted in 2017 for acting as a drug courier and handed the mandatory death penalty under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act. — Bernama pic

Commonwealth Lawyers Association makes last-minute plea to save Malaysian death row inmate in Singapore Pannir Selvam

The PinkFish New Year Countdown music event was marred by deaths from revellers who consumed ecstasy pills from the venue. — Picture from Facebook/PinkFish Festival

Three of four deaths at Sunway NYE concert due to drug overdose, cops confirm

Mountains of seized e-waste and machinery are inspected by PGA officials. — Bernama pic

Smashing illegal e-waste: Police nab 47, seize RM721m in Selangor, N. Sembilan, Melaka and Johor

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat emphasised that while tax law is stringent, it must remain bound by legal limits to prevent abuse. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Take up tax issues with income tax commissioner instead of courts, advises Chief Justice

Performers present a dance during the Chigay procession in downtown Johor Baru on February 18, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/The Royal Johor

Tunku Idris opens JB Chingay parade, celebrating over 150 years of tradition and heritage