The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
A construction worker killed during Manila's anti-corruption protests in September died from a stray bullet fired from an unregistered firearm, not from police weapons, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla claimed at a governance forum.
A court has ordered the government and police to compensate 13 activists RM195,000 for wrongful arrests during a candlelight vigil honouring Covid-19 victims at Dataran Merdeka in August 2021.
Malaysia's High Court has ordered the government and police to pay RM195,000 in damages to 13 activists arrested during an unlawful 2021 vigil, marking a significant judicial rebuke of law enforcement conduct.
Malaysia's High Court has ordered the federal government to compensate 13 vigil participants with RM195,000 over their unlawful arrest and detention during a 2021 candlelight assembly at Dataran Merdeka.
A foreign national who reported being extorted by Malaysian police is now under investigation after Interpol checks revealed he is wanted in China for a fraud case, raising questions about the credibility of his allegations.
Malaysia's Independent Police Conduct Commission has processed 1,635 public complaints since 2023, resolving 76 percent of cases. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution emphasizes the body's role in strengthening police accountability amid ongoing misconduct investigations.
A deaf Grab driver is pursuing legal action against Malaysian police and the government following allegations of assault and being pressured to withdraw his complaint, demanding mandatory sign language interpreter services.
Transparency International Malaysia is calling on police and the Attorney-General's Chambers to provide detailed explanations of their investigation into the Durian Tunggal shooting and specify when a charging decision will be made.
South Korean authorities are investigating a police officer who tried to board an aircraft at Jeju Airport carrying live ammunition. The officer, attached to Gyeonggi province police, allegedly had two .38-calibre bullets in his possession during a June 28 flight.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced three police officers to death in absentia for their roles in killing demonstrators during the 2024 uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.