Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![1MDB settlement: Rosli Dahlan applies to dismiss MACC's application to obtain documents 1MDB settlement: Rosli Dahlan applies to dismiss MACC's application to obtain documents](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB settlement: Rosli Dahlan applies to dismiss MACC's application to obtain documents
Lawyer Rosli Dahlan is seeking punitive and exemplary damages from MACC for allegedly abusing the court process and slandering him.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![More assets related to 1MDB to be seized - IGP More assets related to 1MDB to be seized - IGP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691671539_TBRazarudinHusain.jpg)
More assets related to 1MDB to be seized - IGP
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the assets concerned would be forfeited to the government through a court process.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666344580_TommyNajib.jpg)
Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit
Judge Ahmad Bache said The claim is scandalous, vexatious and an abuse of the court process.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Najib claims 1MDB suit is abuse of court process Najib claims 1MDB suit is abuse of court process](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649925016_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib claims 1MDB suit is abuse of court process
Najib Razak has claimed that the US$8 billion civil suit filed against him by 1MDB and its four subsidiaries is an abuse of the court process.
Thu Apr 14 2022
![Rosmah's second attempt to recuse judge is an abuse of court process - Lead prosecutor Rosmah's second attempt to recuse judge is an abuse of court process - Lead prosecutor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645622782_Rosmahmansor.jpg)
Rosmah's second attempt to recuse judge is an abuse of court process - Lead prosecutor
Messrs Geethan Ram submitted for the earlier recusal application and presently the same relief is filed by a different firm, Sri Ram said.
Wed Mar 02 2022
![Najib's suit against govt - A collateral attack against criminal charges made against him - Prosecution Najib's suit against govt - A collateral attack against criminal charges made against him - Prosecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646141002_TommyNajib.jpg)
Najib's suit against govt - A collateral attack against criminal charges made against him - Prosecution
The RM1.9 million suit filed by Najib Razak against the government and former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas is an abuse of the court process and should be quashed.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Facing 11 sexual harrasment charges, Ebit Lew leaves it to court Facing 11 sexual harrasment charges, Ebit Lew leaves it to court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645171199_TBEBITT.jpg)
Facing 11 sexual harrasment charges, Ebit Lew leaves it to court
A well-known independent preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew, better known as Ebit Lew is leaving it to the court process in connection with the 11 charges that he is facing related to sexual harassment.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![RM9.41 mln income tax arrears: Shafee intends to delay claim - LHDN RM9.41 mln income tax arrears: Shafee intends to delay claim - LHDN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635138364_TBSHAFEEjpg.jpg)
RM9.41 mln income tax arrears: Shafee intends to delay claim - LHDN
The LHDN in filing the affidavit on Jan 26 on behalf of the Malaysian govt claimed that Muhammad Shafee had also abused the court process.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Tommy Thomas, 12 others seek to strike out Sundra Rajoo's suit for wrongful arrest Tommy Thomas, 12 others seek to strike out Sundra Rajoo's suit for wrongful arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612520011_TommyThomas.jpg)
Tommy Thomas, 12 others seek to strike out Sundra Rajoo's suit for wrongful arrest
All the defendants claimed that the suit was unreasonable, frivolous and an abuse of the court process.
Fri Nov 12 2021
![Nur Sajat is not above the law - Deputy Minister Nur Sajat is not above the law - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602594528_TBSajatDenda.jpg)
Nur Sajat is not above the law - Deputy Minister
No one is immune from the law, the court process needs to be prudent and thorough because there are certain procedures and guidelines that need to be followed, says Ahmad Marzuk.
Sat Feb 27 2021
![Emergency: PM Muhyiddin, govt apply to strike out Khairuddin's suit Emergency: PM Muhyiddin, govt apply to strike out Khairuddin's suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607423068_muhyiddinyassin.jpg)
Emergency: PM Muhyiddin, govt apply to strike out Khairuddin's suit
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the Government of Malaysia have filed an application to strike out the suit by former Jasin parliamentary coordinator Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan.
Wed Feb 17 2021
![Govt seeks to quash suit over King's refusal for emergency last October Govt seeks to quash suit over King's refusal for emergency last October](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611243638_TBSELEBRITIDIDAKWA.jpg)
Govt seeks to quash suit over King's refusal for emergency last October
The application was also made on the grounds that the suit is vexatious, frivolous and an abuse of court process.
Thu Jan 21 2021
![Malaysia Airlines nears end of restructuring, parent co says Malaysia Airlines nears end of restructuring, parent co says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610004934_MALAYSIAAIRLINES.jpg)
Malaysia Airlines nears end of restructuring, parent co says
The group is negotiating discounts with lessors via a restructuring plan it is seeking to implement through a UK court process.
Thu Jan 07 2021