Syamsul Yusof ready to pronounce divorce, wife not in court
Ira Kazar was not in court today as she only appointed a lawyer recently, Syamsul Yusof's lawyer said.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Malaysia charges ex-PM Muhyiddin with sedition over alleged remarks on royalty, lawyer says
Negative remarks about royalty can be prosecuted under a colonial-era Sedition Act.
Tue Aug 27 2024
1MDB: Amhari a 'corrupt public official' says Najib's lawyer
Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah said Datuk Amhari Efendi came as a witness with a programme in his head, almost like a chip entered his head.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Consider This: Business & Human Rights — Profit With Principles
The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Russia declares US Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation
The Foundation was founded by actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Former teacher charged with Istiqomah's murder
The Magistrates court denies bail, sets Oct 22 for lab report submissions, and appoints a lawyer for the accused.
Mon Aug 19 2024
EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Suit by scriptwriter against Amelia Henderson goes to trial
Amelia Henderson's lawyer said both parties failed to resolve the matter through the mediation process.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Prosecution’s appeal hearing over acquittal of Bung Moktar, wife postponed to Oct 9
The lawyer representing Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin could not attend today's proceedings, as he is unwell due to heart problems.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Comedian Harith Iskander, Dr Jezamine Lim officially divorced
According to the lawyer, the application for child maintenance has also been settled amicably by both parties.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Thai court to decide embattled PM Srettha's fate on August 14
The case seeks the dismissal of Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a lawyer who served time in jail.
Wed Jul 24 2024
No answer from AGC on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges - Lawyer
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's money laundering and tax evasion trial continued, despite no response from the AGC to her dismissal request.
Thu Jul 04 2024
Najib's lawyers allowed to participate in Bar Council's leave application to challenge Pardons Board
Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid fixes new date on September 18 for the hearing that was supposed to start today.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Police use all provisions within jurisdiction to probe into Zayn Rayyan’s case
Datuk Seri Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the police have the right to refuse the lawyers' request to see the couple during their remand period.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Psychiatric evaluation extended for lorry driver accused of pushing lover off 23rd floor
A specialist doctor has applied for the one-month extension to determine the mental health of V. Nathan, his lawyer said.
Fri Jun 07 2024