Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86, lawyer says
According to his lawyer, Tun Daim Zainuddin has been hospitalised for the past two weeks.
Wed Nov 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: Capture-and-kill a failing solution to stray control
Animal rights lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan says capture-and-kill practices have failed to address the issue of the uncontrolled stray population, urging for more effective and humane solutions.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 3) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with lawyer New Sin Yew.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs pile up as his lawyers seek gag order
Some lawsuits said unidentified celebrities also assaulted Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers.
Tue Oct 22 2024
The Future Is Female: Image-Based Sexual Abuse — Fighting Deepfake Exploitation
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale, Melisa Idris speaks with Noelle Martin, an Activist, Law Reform Campaigner, Legal Researcher & Lawyer, advocating against image-based sexual abuse, and fighting for digital privacy and consent. Her advocacy were a major factor in new laws being introduced and passed in New South Wales in 2017, in 2018 at the Commonwealth level and in Western Australia, making it a criminal offence to distribute non-consensual intimate images.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection
A court hearing for a defamation case was postponed after Tun Dr Mahathir's lawyer said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Rosmah’s tax-related charges bad in law - Lawyer
There is no unlawful activity and no unlawful proceeds which come out of the failure of filing tax returns, says Rosmah's counsel.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Sosilawati murders: Death penalty on ex-lawyer and another upheld
The three-judge panel rejected the applications submitted by N. Pathmanabhan and T. Thilaiyalagan to review their death sentences.
Tue Oct 08 2024
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