Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Malaysia's 1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over $1 billion for alleged fraud
1MDB claims eight Amicorp entities and its CEO Toine Knipping played a vital role in enabling the sovereign wealth fund to be defrauded between 2009 and 2014.
Mon Dec 23 2024
What is US birthright citizenship and can Trump end it?
Here's a look at US birthright citizenship and Trump's legal authority to restrict it.
Sat Dec 21 2024
South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings, lawyer says
Yoon Suk-Yeol forms legal teams to address criminal probes into the martial law case and his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Australia says remaining 'Bali Nine' members have returned from Indonesia
The five are banned for life from entering Indonesia, the senior minister for legal affairs says in a statement.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Gas distribution between Petronas and Petros settled, govt fine-tuning details - PM
Discussion is settled but we are looking into details, parameters and legal implication (of it), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Dec 12 2024
[OPINION] Finality of the ICJ rulings: Can the ICJ decision on the Batu Puteh case be “appealed”?
Pursuing an ICJ revision of its rulings without clear legal grounds and within the time limit could have significant repercussions.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Pahang Palace will not issue any statement on royal addendum
Pahang State Legal Advisor says the decision was made on the advice of Pahang MB to respect the court proceedings.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir denies treachery allegations amid calls for criminal probe
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the decision to drop the claims had been made by the then cabinet on the advice of legal experts.
Tue Dec 10 2024
South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis deepens
Yoon Suk-Yeol apologises for the botched attempt, leaving his political and legal fate to his ruling party, but has not resign.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star
The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.
Fri Dec 06 2024
What is the legal effect of President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter?
Here's a look at the circumstances leading up to the pardon and its legal consequences.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Presidential term limits help protect democracy - long ones can be dangerous
Legal scholars offer insights into the role of presidential term limits in a democracy.
Sun Dec 01 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024