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
SRC appeal: High Court judge says no to UK Queen's Counsel Laidlaw
The High Court today rejected an application for UK Queen's Counsel Jonathan James Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in his final appeal against his conviction of misappropriating SRC funds.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Malaysian Bar objects to UK's Queen's Counsel in Najib's SRC appeal
The Malaysian Bar has objected to an application for Queen's Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal involving the misappropriation of SRC International funds.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Prosecution objects to Queen's Counsel leading Najib's final appeal in SRC case
DPP Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul in an affidavit filed today objected to Queen's Counsel of the UK Jonathan Laidlaw's application to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal in the SRC case.
Mon Jun 13 2022
No advocate in M'sia possess an equal degree of experience like UK Queen's Counsel, says Najib's lawyer
Shafee said Laidlaw had qualifications and experience in a whole range of corruption cases both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.
Wed Jun 01 2022
SRC appeal: Najib files bid to allow UK Queen's Counsel to act for him
Jonathan Laidlaw, a Queen's Counsel (QC) from the United Kingdom seeks to represent Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in the former premier's appeal in the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Tue May 31 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024