High Court rejects Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge AG’s DNAA for Ahmad Zahid's DNAA
Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh also dismissed the Bar's bid to refer three constitutional questions over the same matter to the Federal Court.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG
The role of the AG as the Public Prosecutor is well established and protected under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Malaysian Bar a busybody to challenge my DNAA - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said M'sian Bar as being selective when criticising AG's decision to stop the case proceedings against him.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Sulaiman, a lawyer who believes in justice - PM
Datuk Sulaiman Abdullah, who died yesterday, was a firm believer in the principles of justice and human rights, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Dec 19 2023
PM Anwar urges legal fraternity to continue supporting good governance
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiatives can be bolstered by advocating transparency and reinforcing the government's current efforts.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Increase judges retirement age to 70 - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah Yee Lynn said that many jurisdictions across the globe had set the retirement age at 70.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Reforms to laws necessary to preserve independence of judiciary - Malaysian Bar
The Malaysian Bar also reiterated that the powers of the PM in the judicial selection and appointment process under the JAC Act be removed.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Bar Council files suit against police, govt for stopping walk for justice
The assembly and march were to protest the actions of the MACC which publicly announced an investigation into a Court of Appeal judge.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Three lawyers including Zaid Ibrahim sue Malaysian Bar, its president for defamation
Mohd Zaid, Liew Teck Huat and Rueben Mathiavaranam filed the suit through the legal firm of ZIST at the High Court.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Tommy Thomas: Malaysian Bar's statement on STF impartiality baseless, inaccurate - Wan Junaidi
Dr Wan Junaidi said the STF had invited the Malaysian Bar to participate in the consultation sessions but the council had declined the invitation.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Malaysian Bar loses bid to review Federal Court verdict on breach of statutory duty
Justice Zabariah said arguments presented before the court appeared to be an appeal against the finding of the earlier Federal Court panel.
Mon Sep 19 2022
ZIST demands Malaysian Bar president apologise for statement on Najib's appeal
ZIST have demanded that Karen Cheah apologise for and retract an allegedly defamatory statement she issued regarding their conduct in Najib Razak's SRC International final appeal.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Malaysian Bar objects to UK's Queen's Counsel in Najib's SRC appeal
The Malaysian Bar has objected to an application for Queen's Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal involving the misappropriation of SRC International funds.
Tue Jun 28 2022
World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah said Malaysia was lacking in an effective legal framework to legitimise and protect refugees.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Police to record statements from participants of Malaysian Bar's gathering
Police will call up all individuals involved in the 'Walk for Judicial Independence' assembly at Padang Merbok this morning to help in investigations.
Fri Jun 17 2022