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MACC counter-sues against cops' assault allegation

Dec 31, 2019

The MACC has lodged a counter suit against allegations that one of its officers assaulted three policemen. 

The commission has pledged its cooperation for the investigation, but at the same time lodged a police report claiming the allegations are fake. 

Three police officers accused of extorting drug offenders, claim they were assaulted by an MACC officer while giving their statements last week.

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MOE won't get involved in UniMap's Zakir Naik exam question issue

The Education Ministry will not interfere in the latest controversy about preacher Dr Zakir Naik. 

Universiti Malaysia Perlis is under fire for an exam question about the preacher, which has been slammed as racially sensitive. 

The Education Ministry says it respects UniMap's right to autonomy with accountability. 

However, Deputy Women Minister Hannah Yeoh has called for a probe, to ensure public institutions are not used to breed intolenrance. 

UniMap itself is investigating the issue and will review its vetting system for exam questions, to ensure lecturers are more racially and religiously sensitive.

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Decriminalisation of suicide to be studied

An alternative mechanism to tackle mental health issues has to be found, before a proposal to decriminalise attempted suicide can be tabled to the Cabinet. 

The De-Facto Law Minister said authorities are studying mechanisms from several Commonwealth countries to this end. 

Singapore has decriminalised attempted suicide, effective tomorrow.