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Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Federal Court rules 16 provisions in Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment null and void

Federal Court rules 16 provisions in Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code Enactment null and void

The landmark decision was delivered by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat who led a panel of nine judges.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Anwar gives clear signal that judiciary is free to carry out duties based on facts

Anwar gives clear signal that judiciary is free to carry out duties based on facts

The Chief Justice of Malaysia and the country's judiciary need to be given room to carry out their duties independently and professionally based on facts and laws, PM Anwar said.
Fri Jan 06 2023
CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence

CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence

The independence of the judiciary is a concept that is embossed into the very fabric of the justice system, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Thu Oct 06 2022
CJ: Judges must be faithful to Federal Constitution, resolute in upholding rule of law

CJ: Judges must be faithful to Federal Constitution, resolute in upholding rule of law

Judges, in all circumstances, must be faithful to the Federal Constitution and be resolute in upholding the rule of law, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said.
Wed Sep 14 2022
The legal perils of the Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022

The legal perils of the Tobacco and Smoking Products Control Bill 2022

It is extremely concerning that Malaysian civil liberties are at stake and potentially open to abuse in this Tobacco Bill, writes former chief justice Tun Zaki.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Kelantan Palace denies alleged ban on Chief Justice, spouse

Kelantan Palace denies alleged ban on Chief Justice, spouse

The Kelantan Palace has denied claims made by an online portal alleging that Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and her husband are banned from the royal institution.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Najib seeks to recuse CJ from hearing his final appeal

Najib seeks to recuse CJ from hearing his final appeal

Najib is seeking to recuse Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun from hearing his final appeal in relation to the SRC International case.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Man arrested for posting online threats against Chief Justice - Bukit Aman

Man arrested for posting online threats against Chief Justice - Bukit Aman

A man has been arrested to facilitate investigations into threats made on social media against Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat yesterday.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Judiciary merely defending its functions by using precedents - Chief Justice

Judiciary merely defending its functions by using precedents - Chief Justice

The judiciary is merely defending its judicial functions by using precedents to decide on constitutional issues, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Recent criticism against judiciary gone overboard, says Chief Justice

Recent criticism against judiciary gone overboard, says Chief Justice

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said unsubstantiated accusations made against judges and the judiciary recently have really gone overboard.
Wed Apr 27 2022
I've never been approached by any party to interfere in court decisions - Tengku Maimun

"I've never been approached by any party to interfere in court decisions" - Tengku Maimun

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said she had never been approached by any party to interfere in court case decisions.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Online proceedings remain as part of judicial system - CJ

Online proceedings remain as part of judicial system - CJ

The advent of online hearings is not merely a means to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic but a permanent feature of the judicial system, said Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Additional special criminal court on sexual crimes against children necessary - Azalina

Additional special criminal court on sexual crimes against children necessary - Azalina

Azalina said a request for a courtesy call on the Chief Justice had been made to discuss and find a solution to the issue.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Chief Justice issues new directives for remand proceedings effective Sept 15

Chief Justice issues new directives for remand proceedings effective Sept 15

Effective Sept 15, all suspects must have lawyers present in court during remand proceedings, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said.
Mon Sep 13 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024