
Najib's lawyers allowed to participate in Bar Council's leave application to challenge Pardons Board
Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid fixes new date on September 18 for the hearing that was supposed to start today.
Tue Jul 02 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

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

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

Thomas, Bar Council declined to cooperate in probe - STF
Tommy Thomas and the Bar Council declined to cooperate with the investigation on the former's memoirs, "My Story: Justice in The Wilderness", a recently declassified report revealed.
Sat Oct 22 2022

Bar Council to hold EGM over allegations of judicial intimidation
The Bar Council will hold an EGM to discuss the issue over recent allegations of judicial intimidation, says its president Karen Cheah Yee Lynn.
Thu May 05 2022

Malaysian Bar welcomes Agong's wise move
The Malaysian Bar urges politicians and the public to adhere to the rule of law and the Constitution, and to respect the Royal Decree.
Mon Oct 26 2020

Laws governing phase two of MCO gazetted - AGC
The AGC said that for the third phase from April 15 to April 28, the respective laws are being prepared.
Tue Apr 14 2020

T-Clas for Thais in legal trouble
In a collaboration first of its kind, the Malaysian Bar Council and the Royal Thai Embassy has set up a legal aid system to assist Thai nationals who are caught up in the legal courts here.
Thu Dec 14 2017

Penang landslide: Former bar council chairman to head commission of inquiry
The Penang state government appointed former Malaysian Bar Council chairman Datuk Yeo Yang Poh, as chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the Penang landslide that claimed 11 lives.
Wed Oct 25 2017

Death in custody: Malaysian Bar reiterates call for IPCMC
The Malaysian Bar has reiterated its call for the establishment of the IPCMC following the death of detainee S. Balamurugan.
Wed Feb 22 2017

Mediation important in commercial dispute resolution - Zaki
The Malaysian Bar Council had promoted the use of mediation, and created a mediation facility for use by litigants.
Thu Nov 24 2016

Bar Council admits receiving USD15,000 from Soros' OSF
Chairperson of the Bar Council Migrants, Refugees and Immigration Affairs Committee Datuk Seri M. Ramachelvam reveals that the grant was received on Jan 7, 2015.
Thu Nov 03 2016

Bar Council proposes action plan to improve, modernise legal profession - Azalina
The Bar Council has proposed an action plan to improve and modernise the legal profession in the country before any amendments are made to the Legal Profession Act (LPA) 1976.
Thu Oct 06 2016

MH370: 76 relatives apply to engage 2 US lawyers
But the Bar Council objects the application, saying the two layers are unqualified to represent the plaintiffs.
Fri Aug 05 2016

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025