SLS’s challenge over Sabah 40 pct revenue grant returns to High Court for full hearing
The judge said the SLS has at the very least established local standi for judicial review as it is clearly a public interest litigation.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Mohd Shafiq terminated as Public Service Director-General effective Dec 12
Mohd Zuki said the decision was taken after going through all the procedures for Termination in the Public Interest.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Abdul Azeez gets discharge, not amounting to acquittal on nine corruption and money laundering charges
Judge Azura said the court needs to balance public interest and the rights of the accused as provided under the Federal Constitution.
Fri Sep 23 2022
MACC to continue operations, arrests involving high-profile cases - Azam Baki
MACC will continue to carry out operations, arrests and bring high-profile and public interest cases to court despite the implementation of movement restrictions.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Malaysia needs new political 'potion' that prioritises public interest - Rais
Such dominance could create a 'dangerous' situation amid the country's political developments which could eventually see public interest being ignored.
Sun Apr 04 2021
RM500,000 fine imposed on Mkini Dotcom apt to serve public interest - Federal Court
The sentence would deter others from committing such a crime.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Australia report says make Google and Facebook pay for news
The committee agrees that public-interest journalism is more than just an ordinary consumer product that has been undermined or disrupted.
Fri Feb 12 2021
MCO: Court's priority on public interest cases, Najib's case to resume Jan 27
Najib's 1MDB audit tampering case hearing before Justice Mohamed Zaini Mazlan is set for tomorrow at 9.30 am.
Tue Jan 26 2021
1MDB-Goldman Sachs: Confidentiality clause not an 'easy way' to block access to public interest - CIJ
This is very much related to the element of malpractice that is taking place within 1MDB, which has become public interest.
Sun Nov 22 2020
TI-M questions confidentiality clause in Goldman Sachs issue
Muhammad Mohan said it is an issue of public interest and should be examined by the Parliamentary committee.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Musa-Shafie tussle for CM post not current public interest - Federal Court
Justice Mohd Zawawi said the current interest is on the coming 16th Sabah State Election.
Fri Sep 04 2020
Court sentences Najib to total of 72 years in jail, fines him RM210 mln
Judge Mohd Nazlan meted out the sentences at 6.30 pm, after taking into consideration the mitigating factors from the defence, prosecution and the accused, as well as the public interest.
Tue Jul 28 2020
KDN gazettes prohibition order on 8 publications
The Home Ministry has gazetted prohibition orders against eight publications whose contents pose a threat on public interest, public peace and morals as well as disturbing the mind of the people.
Wed Aug 02 2017
State govt must be informed of every public project in Perak - Zambry
This was necessary so that the state government would not be blamed if the people had problems with it while it would also prevent the project from becoming political fodder.
Sat Jun 03 2017
New regulatory body for CFOs to improve checks and balances
A new proposal is currently being considered whereby Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Malaysia's public interest entities will need to register with a proposed new regulatory body to further improve
Mon Dec 26 2016