After DAP flex, MCA chief wants thorough probe into 'corporate mafia' scheme

After DAP flex, MCA chief wants thorough probe into 'corporate mafia' scheme


Published: Feb 24, 2026 1:11 PM
Updated: 6:13 PM



MCA president Wee Ka Siong has called for a full and transparent probe into claims that MACC officers were entangled in a “corporate mafia”, allegedly using raids and intimidation to coerce business leaders into selling their shares.

Wee’s demand came following Malaysiakini’s report quoting DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke as stating that party ministers will push for a royal commission of inquiry into the allegations at Friday’s cabinet meeting.

“The ‘corporate mafia’ is a serious issue that needs to be addressed… investigate thoroughly and transparently, bring any offenders to court, ensure investigations and punishments are conducted in a targeted and professional manner, and do not freeze the accounts of publicly listed companies arbitrarily,” Wee said.

In a video posted on Facebook, Wee also highlighted how companies suffer when the MACC freezes their accounts under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla).

The MCA president said that while corruption and money laundering must not be tolerated, “we must be cautious of one powerful tool under the legislation, which is freezing the accounts of public listed firms”.

Citing several examples, he argued that enforcement is often an “overdose” and therefore such powers must be accompanied by a proper and stringent oversight mechanism.

“We cannot ignore the negative effects on the firms’ operations and share prices, which ultimately impact the small investors,” he added.


Risk of devastating impact

Wee pointed to the 2022 case involving lingerie maker Caely Holdings Bhd, where the firm’s accounts and those of its subsidiaries had been frozen since April of that year.

“This impeded the firm from paying salaries and making payments to suppliers. The impact on shareholders was devastating. The shares plunged from 35 sen per share to 23.5 sen,” he said.

The company later announced that MACC had concluded its investigation without any charges being filed.

In another instance, Wee noted how MACC froze the accounts of utility infrastructure group Rohas Tecnic and its subsidiaries in October 2025.

The following month, the firm said it was no longer under investigation and that the freezing and seizure orders on its bank accounts had been lifted.


Many affected

Wee emphasised that such disruptions to businesses should not occur without concrete reasons.

“Remember, public listed companies do not belong solely to their directors - they belong to the public.

“When accounts are frozen in their entirety without proper checks and balances, the consequences are severe: operations are disrupted, investor confidence is shaken, share prices decline, and innocent small investors bear the brunt,” he said.

Reiterating his call for a thorough and comprehensive review, Wee said: “Jangan biarkan kerana nyamuk seekor dua, habis kelambu ekonomi rakyat dibakar. (Don’t let the economy burn because of one or two ‘mosquitoes’).”

“We need reforms in the application of Amla to safeguard the integrity of our capital market. This is crucial not only for the economy but, more importantly, for the welfare of the people,” he added.

Previously, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki, who is under scrutiny over his shareholding, had dismissed a Bloomberg report on the alleged “corporate mafia”.

British govt (ec 1974): “Spratly Island was a Chinese dependency, part of Kwangtung Province…and was returned to China after the war."

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After World War II, the Spratly Islands were noted by the British High Commission of Singapore as territory that was returned to China. In 1971, the following statement was made: “Spratly Island was a Chinese dependency, part of Kwangtung Province…and was returned to China after the war. We cannot find any indication of its having been acquired by any other country and so can only conclude it is still held by communist China. (Far Eastern Economic Review, December 31, 1974).”

It should be noted that this was outside of any major conflict in the modern period in the South China Sea (1930–1945, 1945–1956, 1974), and made after an exhaustive study was concluded by the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It can therefore can be considered a reasoned statement of recognition made by a knowing and authoritative governmental source who was based in the Southeast Asian before and during World War II.

The consistent nature of other statements made by Britain France and Japan suggest that these nations have historically taken the same position as China, and made public statements to that effect.

For example, France occupied the Paracel Islands in the 1930s during the war between China and Japan. The occupation took place over a year after France had refused to abolish its extraterritorial rights in China, which had been held since 1844. The first official announcement concerning the seizure of the Paracel Islands was made by M. Bonnet, the French Foreign Minister at the Quay d’Orsay, stating that the islands were now occupied by two detachments of Annamite gendarmes from Vietnam in 1938. Amid the Sino-Japanese conflict, the Quai d’Orsay took the opportunity to note that “the islands have been visited by Chinese fishermen for generations” (North China Herald, July 4, 1938, June 6, 1934).

Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador Wellington Koo informed M. Bonnet that China continued to claim sovereignty over the islands, and Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr Horinouchi also made official representations “regarding the French occupation of the Paracel Islands’ (Japan Times & Mail, July 6, 1938; Portsmouth Evening News, July 7, 1938; emphasis added).

DAP MP's warning: If Azam stays, Madani goes

DAP MP's warning: If Azam stays, Madani goes

Alyaa Alhadjri & Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain
Published: Feb 24, 2026 2:39 PM
Updated: 7:01 PM



PARLIAMENT | A backbencher debating the Auditor-General’s Report today warned that the government risks public backlash unless it probes allegations involving the MACC and its chief commissioner, Azam Baki.

In echoing calls for the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI), Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) also reiterated a demand for Azam’s resignation in the wake of two major scandals.

“Azam must resign. He has to go. Either he goes, or we (government) go. That is my message,” Khoo (above) stressed.

“If we allow him (Azam) to continue as MACC chief commissioner, voters will punish us in the next general election.

“My debate time has ended, but let our time as the government not end after the next election,” he said.

Earlier, Khoo said the RCI should investigate alleged excessive share ownership by Azam, as well as another allegation reported by Bloomberg about collusion between a “corporate mafia” and an MACC investigation unit known as Section D.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki


He said the move was necessary to restore trust in anti-corruption institutions.

“We want to reassure everyone, including civil servants, that when they perform their duties, they must follow the law and regulations, and that authorities will take action against wrongdoing.

“But in this matter, we must give confidence to all parties that the government is truly serious,” said the DAP MP.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who is also the DAP secretary-general, told Malaysiakini in an interview that the party will propose establishing an RCI at this Friday’s cabinet meeting to investigate the alleged “corporate mafia”.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke

He said the proposal follows a Feb 13 cabinet decision to set up a special task force led by Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar to probe Azam’s shareholding controversy.

Loke’s call has also attracted rare support from MCA president Wee Ka Siong.


Second shareholding controversy

Khoo further noted that the task force, which summoned Azam on Feb 19, is only scrutinising the compliance and regularity of the 17.7 million shares purchased for around RM1.5 million.

“Bloomberg is an international media organisation. Malaysia’s Corruption Perceptions Index ranking recently improved by three places, but I worry it may fall next year because of these two reports.

“Until today, there has been no action by the government regarding the alleged corporate mafia,” he said.

Khoo further argued that the shareholding allegations were not unprecedented, citing a similar controversy involving Azam’s shareholding that surfaced in 2022.

“This is the second time such matters have been exposed. I urge the government to take firm action,” he said.

Azam has denied wrongdoing and said his transactions were properly declared to the Public Service Department, while the MACC said it would not entertain “malicious” foreign media.

Azam is also seeking RM100 million in damages from Bloomberg for the alleged harm to his reputation and professional standing.


‘Bipartisan backing’

Pendang MP Awang Hashim later voiced support for Khoo’s proposal.

“For the first time, I support Kota Melaka’s call to establish an RCI,” he said.

“Whether you (Azam) go or we (government) go - I support it,” said the PAS lawmaker.

Pendang MP Awang Hashim


Separately, Hassan Abdul Karim (Harapan-Pasir Gudang) proposed that the RCI be led by a respected senior figure, such as former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who was also previously recommended to lead the government taskforce.

“Even though there is already a special task force, it is not sufficient. Its scope is too narrow.

“I propose this (RCI) to the current government. If they do not listen to this suggestion, I don’t know what else to say,” lamented the veteran PKR MP.

Hassan also contrasted alleged delays in probing Azam with swift action against Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli, who is now the subject of an MACC probe into allegations that he had rushed through a RM1.1 billion government deal with British semiconductor giant, Arm Holdings.

”If gold bars, stacks of cash, luxury bags, gemstone rings, or lockets had been found at a safe house for Pandan (Rafizi), that would be a different matter.

“But there were none. Yet based on just one or two reports, action was taken so quickly.

“It is not because he is my friend - no. But justice must truly be seen to be done. The MACC must not be turned into a tool,” stressed Hassan.

This debate comes amid renewed scrutiny of MACC leadership and ongoing debate over institutional reforms to strengthen oversight and public confidence in anti-corruption enforcement.

AGC raises no objection as Zahid seeks acquittal in Yayasan Akalbudi case; High Court defers decision

AGC raises no objection as Zahid seeks acquittal in Yayasan Akalbudi case; High Court defers decision



Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was given a DNAA on 47 corruption charges in relation to the Yayasan Akalbudi charity foundation he started, wants a full acquittal. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Tuesday, 24 Feb 2026 12:56 PM MYT

• The prosecution has no objection to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi being acquitted of all 47 charges in his Yayasan Akalbudi trial.
• Zahid’s lawyer argues for acquittal as AGC shows no interest to pursue the case, but the Malaysian Bar objects due to pending appeal in Court of Appeal.
• High Court refrains from deciding today, pending the ongoing appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The High Court has opted to defer making a ruling on whether or not Deputy Prime Minister I Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi would be acquitted or permanently freed from all 47 charges, which involve alleged corruption, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering in the Yayasan Akalbudi case.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Badius Zaman Ahmad informed the court that the prosecution has “no objection” to Zahid’s acquittal application, but did not elaborate on the reasons.


Judge Nurulhuda Nur’aini Mohamad Nor said she would not decide on the acquittal today, citing public interest and the need to allow the Court of Appeal to address related legal points first as reasons for postponing her judgment.

“Court will not make any decision yet, even though the public prosecutor has indicated they are not objecting to Enclosure 1,” the judge said, referring to Zahid’s acquittal application.


Zahid was granted a “discharge not amounting to acquittal” (DNAA) in September 2023 over these 47 charges and last month applied to the High Court to be formally acquitted.


A DNAA temporarily frees an accused from charges, but the same charges can be brought again. An acquittal, however, prevents the prosecution from re-filing the same charges.

On January 28, Zahid filed an application under Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code for an acquittal in the Yayasan Akalbudi trial.


The judge explained that the Malaysian Bar’s upcoming appeal at the Court of Appeal, scheduled for April 8, challenges the High Court’s refusal to grant leave for a judicial review on Zahid’s DNAA.

Making a decision now could render that appeal “academic,” she added.

She further noted that whether the Attorney General’s discretion under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution – which allows the AG to discontinue proceedings – is “unfettered” remains a live legal issue.

“For that reason, the court will not make any decision yet, until and after the appeal is heard. The reason being, as I've said, whatever decision of the Court of Appeal will bind this court.

"And secondly it is not for this court to usurp the power of the Court of Appeal," she said.

The judge also clarified that the High Court and Court of Appeal matters are interconnected.

The judicial review application seeks to challenge the DNAA decision, which itself involves the AG or public prosecutor’s powers under Article 145.

The High Court has scheduled the hearing for Zahid’s acquittal application on April 24, with a possible decision on the same day if ready.

What Zahid’s lawyer said



Lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik is counsel for Zahid. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon



During hearing earlier Zahid’s lead lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik argued that the High Court should grant an acquittal for all 47 charges.

He argued that the only relevant factors for consideration are the prosecution’s decision not to pursue the case, as well as the charges having hung over Zahid for more than two and a half years.

“It is not fair or just to have these charges hanging over his head,” Teh said.

Teh asserted that the High Court can only decide whether to acquit Zahid and cannot make other decisions.

“The application is under Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code, based primarily on the position taken by the public prosecutor that they are not interested in the matter anymore. There was a media statement on January 6 saying the matter is under NFA (No Further Action).

“Under such circumstances, the only thing the court can do this morning pursuant to this application is either to allow or not to allow,” he said, referring to Zahid's acquittal application.

“When the public prosecutor has informed the court and the world at large that they are not interested in the prosecution anymore, there is only one decision that My Lady can make — and that is a discharge amounting to acquittal,” he added, citing past court rulings.

Malaysian Bar objects to Zahid’s acquittal application

The Malaysian Bar sent a letter to the High Court yesterday objecting to Zahid’s application, citing the pending appeal at the Court of Appeal. The letter was received by Zahid’s lawyers yesterday and by the AGC this morning.

Teh argued that the Malaysian Bar has no legal standing in this case and failed to specify under what law the objection was made.

He said allowing the Bar to object would “erode” the powers of the public prosecutor.

Lawyer Abhilaash Subramaniam, representing the Bar, cited Section 42 of the Legal Profession Act, which states the Bar’s role includes upholding justice and assisting the public in legal matters.

While the Bar is not a party to the case, Abhilaash said its objection highlights the pending appeal, which could become moot if the acquittal is granted now.

He disagreed with Zahid’s lawyer that the court only has a limited range of powers, noting that the High Court has wide discretion and could even choose to “stay or reserve” its decision until the Court of Appeal delivers its ruling.

After hearing all arguments, the High Court confirmed it would not make any decision today.

The Malaysian Bar was also represented by lawyers Collin Arvind Andrew and Chan Yen Hui.





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Azam should be probed, not Rafizi

Azam should be probed, not Rafizi

P Gunasegaram
Published: Feb 24, 2026 10:25 AM
Updated: 1:56 PM



COMMENT | When serious allegations against the MACC go uninvestigated, but weak, scurrilous suspicions are used to probe whistleblower MP Rafizi Ramli by the same crime buster, it raises vexing questions over the integrity and impartiality of enforcement.

The allegations against MACC and its chief commissoner Azam Baki require an immediate police investigation and a deep, unbiased look at the anti-graft agency, perhaps through a suitable royal commission or a parliamentary committee headed by an opposition MP of repute.

There is reason for appointing a permanent oversight body to investigate any complaints over MACC’s behaviour, which has been suggested by PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah, who is at odds over this with her father, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“PKR has raised this concern consistently since the early 2000s. When such powers are left unchecked, the risk of abuse is not hypothetical - it is inevitable. When there is no one watching the watchmen, accountability erodes,” she said.


Bernama reports

The allegations against Rafizi (above, right) first emerged in a report by government mouthpiece Bernama, citing sources, that the MACC was investigating a RM1.1 billion agreement between the government and a foreign company.

The report said: “According to sources, the investigation follows complaints from several NGOs alleging that the agreement was hastily arranged and biased, and could potentially cause financial implications to the government.”

While it did not name Rafizi, it mentioned that documents had been taken from the Economy Ministry. Rafizi was the minister then. It is unlikely that this Bernama report would have passed muster without the approval of the powers that be.

Bernama’s chairperson now is Wong Chun Wai, who was previously a chief executive, group editor and adviser of The Star newspaper.

During his tenure, Wong and the newspaper wrote glowing articles about now wanted criminal Low Taek Jho (Jho Low).

They were staunch supporters of then-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak even as the 1MDB saga unfolded, gathering momentum in 2015 and 2016 with wide reporting on social media but blacked out in the controlled mainstream media.

Let’s look, in turn, at the allegations to show which is far more serious and the strength of the allegations against Azam and Rafizi.


Pointed accusations

Internationally respected news and information provider Bloomberg made pointed accusations against MACC and Azam in an article titled “Who’s Watching Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog?”

He was already facing flak over his apparent exceeding of civil service limits for shareholdings in companies.

If the Bloomberg allegations are true, crooks are working with MACC to force shareholding and boardroom change in corporate Malaysia through an orchestrated blackmail of key officials and shareholders.

This includes threatening to press charges against them, eventually resulting in those affected losing control of the company at steeply discounted prices. Bloomberg cited events, instances of intimidation and named some of those involved and their modus operandi.

The report says this was happening at the highest levels, with MACC officers being present at meetings to pressure victims into submission. Despite legal action by Azam, Bloomberg stands by its story.

If this is true, no one is safe. Legitimate owners of companies can lose their shareholdings to crooks with the help of MACC. That’s truly shocking - those entrusted with fighting corruption are up to their necks in it.

It is blatant theft, and it can seriously affect business as locals go elsewhere to do their business and foreigners stay away. The government should take it seriously and get to the bottom of this if it is serious about fighting corruption.

Police reports have been lodged against Azam and the MACC. Bloomberg has no axe to grind against the government.

There is much to investigate from the report alone. Azam has not addressed the serious allegations made - he only denies them. Under the circumstances, a full-blown police investigation is necessary.


Police probe needed

The police are the best people to investigate. The government should have announced a senior police officer who has an unblemished track record and instructed him to investigate without fear or favour.

The attorney-general is not the competent authority to investigate crime - it's a police case. And Azam and anyone else allegedly involved must be suspended during investigations.

On top of this, there are the allegations that Azam exceeded share purchase limits set by the government, as explained in this article.

The government’s response has been merely setting up a committee composed of civil servants to investigate only the share transactions, not the Bloomberg allegations, as I explained in my column.

Tellingly, there is no MACC or police investigation of the allegations in the Bloomberg report. Instead, Bloomberg is on the ropes and the subject of a criminal defamation investigation for that report, a classic case in Malaysia of a whistleblower facing a charge instead.

Bernama is not known for breaking major controversial stories, especially those involving the government. The government appoints its chairman and other key board members

But its report put Rafizi in a bad light, and pro-Madani social media influencers are taking up the cudgels against Rafizi, who has strongly defended his role as reported in this article.

Besides the RM1.1 billion probe, Rafizi is also accused of steering a contract worth RM2.5 billion toward a company with ties to him, making a grand total of RM3.6 billion.

This is what Rafizi had to say about the investigation: "Unlike other cases, MACC has produced no evidence whatsoever. There has been no seizure of hundreds of millions, no gold bars. There is no evidence of hundreds of millions parked in my accounts.

“Not a single shred of evidence exists, yet all of this is being zealously hawked as headline news. This is what happens when desperate parties resort to slander.”

He stressed that the Economy Ministry was a planning ministry and did not manage procurement or contracts.


Questionable timing

The timing of these investigations by MACC into the affairs of the Economy Ministry at a time when Rafizi has loudly and persistently called for Azam to step down raises questions, especially when the allegations against Azam are so serious, and the investigations into Rafizi are being made on flimsy allegations by some NGOs.

If Rafizi needs to be investigated, then Azam needs to be investigated much, much more. He must step down during these investigations. The investigating authority needs to be the police, headed by a respected officer who is publicly allowed a free and fair investigation.

Anwar has no more excuses to delay Azam’s removal as MACC chief pending the investigations. Public opinion is moving against him. His own daughter is part of the group within the party who are calling for investigations, an oversight body and even a royal commission inquiry.

The ball is at the goalpost. If Anwar does not kick it away, it will be an own goal with dire consequences, which may severely affect his chances of becoming prime minister again at the next polls.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim


Remember, we kicked out Najib, and we can do it again if there is a dire and blatant disregard of governance, fair play and independent investigation and prosecution by the Madani government.

Much like 1MDB, this is just too much to be swept under the carpet. We cannot allow our already low limits to slip any further; we have to push them higher.

P GUNASEGARAM says there is no substitute for fair, independent and competent investigation into crime if there is to be good governance and accountability in government.

When the Generals Whisper “Don’t”

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When the Generals Whisper “Don’t”… and the Politicians Hear “Full Speed Ahead
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Behind the public bravado and chest-thumping, the people who would actually have to fight the war are quietly waving red flags the size of aircraft carriers. Not activists. Not commentators. Not foreign governments. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff himself — the highest-ranking military officer in the United States — reportedly warning that a major strike on Iran could spiral into a dangerous, prolonged conflict with real costs in blood, hardware, and global stability.

Translation: the adults in the room are looking at the map, the stockpiles, the logistics, the retaliation scenarios — and seeing a mess, not a victory parade.
General Dan Caine’s reported concerns cut straight through the fantasy of a clean, cinematic war.

Munitions stockpiles already drained by Ukraine and Israel. Air-defense interceptors produced in limited numbers. Allies hesitant or unavailable. Regional bases exposed. American troops scattered across the Middle East sitting under the umbrella of Iranian missiles and drones. This isn’t a video game reset button — it’s a web of vulnerabilities waiting to be pulled.

Military planners know something politicians rarely admit: wars don’t unfold according to press releases. Iran isn’t a militia in pickup trucks. It’s a state with layered defenses, proxy networks, ballistic missiles, cyber capabilities, naval disruption tools, and the ability to turn the entire region into a pressure cooker overnight. Every base, embassy, and ship becomes a target the moment the first strike lands.

The word floating through internal discussions — “quagmire” — is Washington’s polite way of saying: this could go sideways fast and stay sideways for years.

Meanwhile, public messaging paints the opposite picture: decisive action, quick victory, controlled escalation. The same script that has preceded nearly every modern intervention before reality intrudes with body bags, budget explosions, and mission creep.

Even more revealing is the quiet anxiety about stockpile depletion. Modern high-tech warfare burns through precision munitions and air-defense interceptors at astonishing rates. A sustained campaign against Iran could drain resources needed for other major contingencies — including the one scenario U.S. planners obsess over most: a future confrontation with China. In other words, winning one war might leave the arsenal dangerously thin for the next.

Yet political momentum has its own gravity. Carrier strike groups surge toward the region. Hundreds of aircraft assemble. Officials debate whether the opening move will be a “signal strike” or something aimed at regime collapse — as if history hasn’t shown how often limited strikes mutate into open-ended conflicts.
And hovering over all of it is the uncomfortable truth: the people tasked with executing the plan are not uniformly convinced the plan is wise.

Because generals count missiles, fuel, geography, and retaliation timelines — not applause lines.
They know that once the first bomb falls, the United States doesn’t control the escalation ladder anymore. Iran, its allies, and every opportunistic actor in the region get a vote. Oil markets panic. Shipping routes tighten. Militias mobilize. Cyber attacks ignite. The war spreads horizontally even if Washington intends it to stay vertical.

So while headlines talk about strength and inevitability, the subtext is far more sobering: the world’s most powerful military preparing for a fight that even its own leadership warns could be costly, complicated, and anything but quick.

The public sees power projection.
The planners see exposure.
One side hears drums.
The other hears alarm bells.

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Home Ministry: Over 17,600 rape cases recorded in last decade; Selangor has highest number

Home Ministry: Over 17,600 rape cases recorded in last decade; Selangor has highest number



Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on February 10, 2026. — Bernama pic

Tuesday, 24 Feb 2026 9:16 AM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — A total of 17,609 rape cases were investigated by police nationwide between 2015 and 2025, leading to 7,090 cases being brought to court, the Home Ministry disclosed in a written parliamentary reply today.

The stark statistics also showed that Selangor recorded the highest number of cases with 3,392, followed by Johor (2,006), Sabah (1,817), and Kedah (1,465). Perlis recorded the lowest number with 275 cases over the decade.

The data was provided in response to a question from Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng, who had also asked for an update on the high-profile case of sexual assault survivor Loh Wai Mun.

In its reply, the ministry stated that no reinvestigation was conducted in Loh's case, as the decision to reduce the charge against her attacker from rape to a lesser offence was made under the discretion of the attorney general based on an assessment of the available evidence.

The ministry explained that police had conducted a thorough initial investigation under Section 376 for rape, but the subsequent amendment of the charge to Section 354 for outraging modesty was a decision made by the Public Prosecutor "to ensure a higher probability of conviction in court."

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Those were "reported" cases - imagine the others unreported. Soon we will overtake India as the rape nation in the world

Singapore will take action against citizens fighting for foreign causes ‘for any side’, says minister

Singapore will take action against citizens fighting for foreign causes ‘for any side’, says minister



Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and new Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam described the current global environment as one of “great stress,” marked by political and economic tensions, violence, and wars. — Reuters pic

Tuesday, 24 Feb 2026 11:36 AM MYT


SINGAPORE, Feb 24 — The Singapore government has issued a firm reminder that any citizen who travels overseas to participate in foreign conflicts will face legal action, according to Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam.

CNA reported Shanmugam made the remarks at a fast-breaking session yesterday, reiterating that Singapore’s laws explicitly prohibit its citizens from engaging in violence abroad, regardless of the cause or side they support.


“They are not allowed to go and fight overseas, in foreign causes, whether for countries or for organisations like ISIS, whether they fight in Ukraine or Russia or Gaza, for any side,” the minister, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, stated plainly.

“That will be contrary to our laws and action will be taken.”


His remarks come amid global tensions and followed a recent foreign news report suggesting two Singaporeans had fought for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) in Gaza. While the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated on Feb 19 that it has “no substantiated information” on such cases, Shanmugam used the opportunity to reinforce the government’s stance.


“If they are in Singapore, ISD will detain them, and we have done so before,” he added, referring to the Internal Security Department.


An ‘Oasis of Peace’ Amid Global Strife

Shanmugam framed the warning within the context of maintaining Singapore’s hard-won stability.

He described the current global environment as one of “great stress,” marked by political and economic tensions, violence, and wars.

“In the middle of all of this, we remain a small oasis of peace,” he said. He attributed this stability to a steadfast focus on fundamentals, most critically racial and religious harmony. “It is not the only thing that maintains the peace, but it is a key aspect... Whatever happens externally, in the world, we try not to bring those problems in here.”

While Singapore will continue to extend humanitarian help abroad where appropriate, the minister drew a clear line against any form of overseas militancy involving its citizens.

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My visitor 'TS' may find his brother and/or cousin in trouble soon, wakakaka

Tucker Carlson ambushed Zionist lover Mike Huckabee

From FB of:

Michael Chiang

[Excerpt]

I wonder if there is a plot by the Deep State and the Trump administration to take out Tucker Carlson. To me, my gut is telling me the evidence is pointing in that direction. Consider the following…

President Trump calls up Tucker and tells him to tone down his rhetoric on Israel. He then suggests Tucker travel to Israel to have a conversation with Ambassador Mike Huckabee. While there, Tucker is detained. They ask him questions about his interview and want to know other details about his antagonistic beliefs towards their state.

While over there, I don’t know if Trump was setting Tucker up. Or if he was allowing the Israeli government/intelligence to gather information on him to take him out later. Either way, I know Tucker won’t bow when it comes to his condemnation of Israel. Trump and Israel know about Tucker’s influence over the conservative movement. If more conservatives begin to view Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide, they might take drastic measures.

Pray that doesn’t happen.

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Dorothy Lennon

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After watching Tucker Carlson’s interview with Mike Huckabee, I am further convinced there was a plot to take him out. Consider the facts…

1. Tucker asked for security from the embassy for his interview with Huckabee. The Israelis denied that request. They claimed it wasn’t their responsibility.

2. Tucker asked the embassy for a plane to travel to Israel to conduct the interview or some form of help with transportation. They declined any help. Tucker then chartered a private plane. When they reached out to Israeli officials to let them know the identification of the plane so it would not be mistaken for an Iranian plane, they told Tucker’s team they didn’t care and it wasn’t their responsibility.

The former Fox News host reached out to contacts he had within the Trump administration to fix this problem. After pressure from the American government, the Israeli government logged Tucker’s plane information. If they didn’t do that, there’s a serious possibility Tucker and his team could have been shot out of the sky.

3. After the interview was concluded, Tucker and his team were interrogated by Israeli officials. They asked him questions about the interview and what his intentions were in Israel. Truly bizarre.

Tucker is a prominent voice inside MAGA and the conservative movement. For the first time, people within conservative precincts are questioning funding Israel and its genocide in Gaza. Tucker is a big part of that awakening. To halt it, Israel would love to see him taken out. It looks like that almost happened.