Defamation suit: Court tells Santiago to apologise to Zakir Naik
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir directed Charles Santiago to do so after finding that he was liable for defaming Zakir Naik.
Mon May 22 2023
Court rejects govt bid to suspend ruling on citizenship for overseas-born children
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir made the ruling after hearing submissions by parties in the proceedings conducted online.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Children born overseas to Malaysian mothers entitled for citizenship, court rules
The judge ruled that the word "father" in the Second Schedule of the Federal Constitution must mean and include mothers.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Late Dutch model's mother files appeal to reinstate suit against police, govt
The mother of the late Dutch model Ivana Esther Robert Smit has filed an appeal over the High Court's decision to quash her suit against the police, the Home Minister and the Malaysian government.
Wed May 19 2021
High Court orders ZICO to give documents to Zaid Ibrahim
Zaid's counsel Datuk Malik Imtiaz Sarwar said the decision was delivered by Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir via Zoom application.
Mon May 10 2021
Court allows Hadi Awang's bid to quash suit over seditious remark
PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang today has succeeded in his bid to strike out an originating summons filed against him by two Sabahans over an alleged seditious remark against Christians.
Fri May 07 2021
Court throws out mother of Dutch model's suit against police, govt
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir struck out his client's suit during the case management which was held via online proceedings today.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024