The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will continue consulting stakeholders before retabling amendments to the Prisons Act designed to protect prison officers acting lawfully, clarifying that proposals do not grant immunity.
The UN has urged Pakistan to conduct impartial investigations into dozens of deaths reported in Pakistani-administered Kashmir during recent unrest ahead of regional elections on July 27, citing concerns over protest suppression and internet restrictions.
Mexico has escalated its response to the deaths of Mexican nationals in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, referring cases to the UN Human Rights Commissioner and preparing formal complaints against US authorities.
A Bangladesh tribunal has sentenced three police officers to death for their roles in killing protesters during the 2024 uprising that destabilised the government and forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into exile.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Greece in three separate cases, finding that authorities violated refugees' rights to family reunification under the European Convention on Human Rights.
Malaysia's Datuk Yasmeen Muhamad Shariff has been elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for 2027–2031, securing 136 votes at elections held in New York. This marks her second appointment to the committee.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to eliminate exploitation of migrant workers through transparent recruitment systems. PMs Anwar Ibrahim and Tarique Rahman emphasised worker welfare and family protection during bilateral discussions in Putrajaya.
The UN special envoy for Myanmar has renewed calls for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi on her 81st birthday, highlighting the international concern over the detained opposition leader's fate under military rule.
The Prisons Department faces mounting criticism for its perceived inaction regarding findings from the Human Rights Commission's inquiry into a deadly riot at Taiping prison. A DAP lawmaker has demanded the suspension of the prison director.
A Japanese mother has filed a lawsuit seeking 100 million yen in compensation after her 16-year-old daughter died from severe malnutrition following an 18-day detention. The case highlights systemic issues in Japan's criminal justice system known as 'hostage justice.'
A Malaysian parliamentarian has attacked the Prisons Department for refusing to engage with findings from the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia regarding an inmate's death at Taiping Prison, raising fresh concerns about institutional accountability.