On 33rd anniversary of release, Jeffrey Kitingan recalls horror of 1991 ISA detention but says he holds no grudges again Dr Mahathir

May 14, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KOTA KINABALU, May 14 — Thirty-three years after being released from jail, following his detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA), veteran Sabah politician Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan says he holds no grudges against then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Ostensibly persecuted for wanting Putrajaya to fulfil Sabah’s rights within the Malaysian federation, Kitingan … Read more

Deaths of migrants at detention centres among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

March 12, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 ― Issues related to the death of migrants at detention centres, the journalists’ code of ethics and the status of the rare earth export ban will be among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper posted on the Parliament’s official website, Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) will … Read more

Detainees at Juru Detention Depot receive fair treatment, says Penang Immigration director

March 6, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

BUTTERWORTH, March 6 — The Immigration Department in Penang refuted allegations of mistreating detainees at the Juru Detention Depot. State Immigration director Nur Zulfa Ibrahim said detainees at the depot were treated fairly and regular monitoring was conducted by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP). “At the Juru depot, we … Read more

Denied sanitary pads, water and healthcare: HRW report alleges neglect, violence in Malaysia’s Immigration detention centres

March 6, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A report by global watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) released today has listed various incidents of violations and violence that it alleged happened in the Immigration Department’s depots here. The report titled “We Can’t See the Sun: Malaysia’s Arbitrary Detention of Migrants and Refugees” among others quoted respondents alleging that … Read more

ITS Logistics Releases ContainerAI: Saves Customers Tens of Millions in Demurrage and Detention Fees

February 5, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

RENO, Nev., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ITS Logistics today announced its proprietary, custom-built container management and visibility platform, ContainerAI. Backed by nearly 25 years of operational excellence and two years of development, the AI-driven solution is now the backbone of ITS Logistics’ industry-leading drayage and intermodal services in North America. By offering comprehensive … Read more

Immigration DG: 100 additional personnel to locate detainees who escaped from detention centre in Bidor

February 2, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — A total of 100 Immigration Department and General Operations Force (GOF) personnel have been added to locate 130 detainees, who escaped from the detention centre at the Immigration Depot in Bidor, Perak, said Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. He said that all the members had been mobilised this morning, to … Read more

Alleged wrongful detention: High Court grants Bangladesh politician’s bid to delay deportation

January 18, 2024 by Gias ul Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The High Court here today granted an application by a Bangladeshi opposition politician to delay his deportation pending the disposal of his habeas corpus application for alleged wrongful detention. Judge K. Muniandy allowed the application by M.A Quayum, 61, made through his lawyer Kee Shu Min, after federal attorney Mohamad … Read more

Djokovic back in detention as Australia cancels visa

January 15, 2022 by Gias ul Hassan

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was again detained in Australia Saturday, after authorities ripped up his visa for a second time and declared the unvaccinated tennis superstar a threat to the public. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Sri Lanka brings in 'deradicalisation' detention, bans burqa

March 13, 2021 by Gias ul Hassan

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Saturday announced using a controversial anti-terror law to deal with religious extremism and gave itself sweeping powers to detain suspects for up to two years for “deradicalisation.” © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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