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The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has condemned the five-year imprisonment of a 21-year-old Indonesian woman in Sarawak for attempting to terminate her late-stage pregnancy, arguing the sentence reflects systemic failures in healthcare access, legal support, and social protection.
Hong Kong's long-awaited sexual assault law overhaul leaves critical gaps, survivors warn. The proposed reforms fail to eliminate 'mistaken belief' defences and inadequately address long-term abuse cases, leaving victims vulnerable to courtroom cross-examination and lengthy proceedings.
Malaysia's Department of Statistics is intensifying preparations to bring the Statistics Bill 2026 into force, having secured parliamentary approval. The overhaul replaces a 57-year-old framework with contemporary governance standards.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to impose compensation orders on road offenders for accident victims, alongside existing penalties. The reform aims to strengthen accountability and road safety.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pursuing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to enable courts to order compensation for road accident victims and their families, while introducing stricter penalties for illegal racing.
Parliament has referred the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee chaired by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department for detailed examination of maritime law reforms.
Malaysia's government is undertaking a detailed review to strengthen protections for cybercrime victims, examining fund recovery options, penalty enhancements, and international best practices from countries like the UK and Australia.