![Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705303943_TBDATUKAHMADTERR.jpg)
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
![Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699523032_TBsyedsaddiqjp.jpg)
Syed Saddiq first politician to be sentenced to whipping - Prosecution
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said the punishment applied to male offenders under the age of 50.
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Separation of AG, public prosecutor powers to be done in phases - Azalina Separation of AG, public prosecutor powers to be done in phases - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696831719_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Separation of AG, public prosecutor powers to be done in phases - Azalina
The Special Task Force on Comparative Studies was conducting research on several countries, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Mon Oct 09 2023
![Government committed to separating powers of AG and Public Prosecutor - Azalina Government committed to separating powers of AG and Public Prosecutor - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695019469_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Government committed to separating powers of AG and Public Prosecutor - Azalina
The AG has the power, exercisable at his discretion to institute, conduct, or discontinue any proceedings for an offence.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Hearing of RM6.6 billion CBT case against Najib, Irwan in June, July next year Hearing of RM6.6 billion CBT case against Najib, Irwan in June, July next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680501625_NajibIrwan.jpg)
Hearing of RM6.6 billion CBT case against Najib, Irwan in June, July next year
The High Court fixed the dates following a request by deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Saifuddin Hashim Musaimi.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![MPs want separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor expedited MPs want separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor expedited](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658109376_Parlimen.jpg)
MPs want separation of powers between AG and public prosecutor expedited
Lim Guan Eng said this will raise the confidence of the community on the transparency of legal actions in the country.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Two task force formed to expedite efforts to split AG's roles - Azalina Two task force formed to expedite efforts to split AG's roles - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694519415_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Two task force formed to expedite efforts to split AG's roles - Azalina
The separation of roles would involve amendments to the Federal Constitution and existing laws, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Contractor of Penang tunnel project paid RM74.8 million for ownership transfer of govt land - Prosecution Contractor of Penang tunnel project paid RM74.8 million for ownership transfer of govt land - Prosecution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689673159_LimGuanEng.jpg)
Contractor of Penang tunnel project paid RM74.8 million for ownership transfer of govt land - Prosecution
Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib said the payment was made in stages from Nov 18, 2013, to March 30, 2015.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Separation of AGC, public prosecutor's functions requires in depth study - PM Anwar Separation of AGC, public prosecutor's functions requires in depth study - PM Anwar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679975928_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Separation of AGC, public prosecutor's functions requires in depth study - PM Anwar
Anwar said its implementation is still being refined as it may involve additional financial implications of almost RM300 million.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Apex Court dismisses Najib's appeal, Sri Ram stays as DPP in audit tampering case Apex Court dismisses Najib's appeal, Sri Ram stays as DPP in audit tampering case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670420627_gopal.jpg)
Apex Court dismisses Najib's appeal, Sri Ram stays as DPP in audit tampering case
Former Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram will remain as ad hoc deputy public prosecutor in Najib Razak's 1MDB audit report tampering trial.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![Public prosecutor files leave to intervene, wants Laidlaw's appeal to be struck out Public prosecutor files leave to intervene, wants Laidlaw's appeal to be struck out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668761818_TBJonathanLaidlaw.jpg)
Public prosecutor files leave to intervene, wants Laidlaw's appeal to be struck out
The public prosecutor has filed an application to seek leave to intervene in an appeal by KC Jonathan Laidlaw who wants to be admitted as an advocate and solicitor to represent Najib Razak.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![Police to submit investigation paper on #Turun protest tomorrow Police to submit investigation paper on #Turun protest tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658641692_Turun.jpg)
Police to submit investigation paper on #Turun protest tomorrow
Police have completed their investigation into the #Turun protest in front of a Sogo shopping complex here last Saturday and will submit the investigation paper to the deputy public prosecutor tomorro
Thu Jul 28 2022
![Investigation paper on independent preacher to DPP tomorrow Investigation paper on independent preacher to DPP tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81651161661_TBAZMIABUKASSIM.jpg)
Investigation paper on independent preacher to DPP tomorrow
The investigation paper on a freelance preacher suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor for further action.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![AGC opposes Rosmah's new bid to challenge Sri Ram's appointment AGC opposes Rosmah's new bid to challenge Sri Ram's appointment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81645622782_Rosmahmansor.jpg)
AGC opposes Rosmah's new bid to challenge Sri Ram's appointment
The AGC has objected to Rosmah Mansor's new application to challenge the appointment of Gopal Sri Ram as senior deputy public prosecutor in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project case.
Wed Jul 06 2022
![Claim that polluters won't be charged not true, Dewan Rakyat told Claim that polluters won't be charged not true, Dewan Rakyat told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638858047_MasErmieyatiMente.jpg)
Claim that polluters won't be charged not true, Dewan Rakyat told
Allegations that the Attorney-General, who acts as the Public Prosecutor, does not allow prosecution to be made against those who commit river and air pollution are unfounded.
Tue Dec 07 2021