Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
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Mon Jun 17 2024
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Sun May 26 2024
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Tue May 21 2024
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Jasmine Loo insists no deal with prosecution to testify against Najib
Jasmine Loo disagreed that she had agreed to testify in favour of the prosecution so her court cases would not be pursued.
Thu Apr 04 2024
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Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said as a person involved in the case, he did not have the right to give the explanation.
Fri Sep 08 2023
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PM advises Muhyiddin to focus on court case
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is because the Unity Gov't under his leadership is still holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Thu Aug 17 2023
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Pakistan court indicts ex-PM Imran Khan
He was indicted on charges that he unlawfully sold state gifts during his premiership between 2018 and 2022.
Wed May 10 2023
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PM assures no interference in court cases involving cabinet ministers
Anwar said he will not take action before there is a transparent and independent due process in court.
Tue Feb 21 2023
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The police have recorded the statements of two individuals in relation to the alleged leaked judgment on Rosmah Mansor's corruption case.
Fri Sep 02 2022
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PM refutes alleged pressure for him to interfere in Najib's court case
Ismail Sabri denied claims of him being pressured to interfere in Najib's court case.
Tue Aug 23 2022
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Chinese woman seeking to freeze her eggs loses court case
Concerns arise over a lack of technology options for Chinese people who consider delaying parenthood.
Mon Jul 25 2022
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The hearing for the contempt of court case involving former UMNO Supreme Council member Lokman Noor Adam will be heard on Aug 3.
Fri Jul 08 2022