Tommy Thomas fails to strike out lawsuit by Shahrir Samad, trial to begin in March 2026
High Court orders lawsuit brought by Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad to go to trial, starting in March 2026.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The government must immediately drop cruel new amendments to the Constitution which creates vast new class of stateless persons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665462264_JalurGemilang.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The government must immediately drop cruel new amendments to the Constitution which creates vast new class of stateless persons")
[COLUMNIST] The government must immediately drop cruel new amendments to the Constitution which creates vast new class of stateless persons
The very government which has promised reform, is taking active steps which will consign the stateless to a hopeless legal limbo.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Two MACC officers linked to Nicky Gang withdraw habeas corpus applications
Their lawyer Latheefa Koya said her clients had withdrawn their applications as they had been released on police bail last May 18.
Mon May 24 2021
Azam Baki appointed MACC chief effective today
Azam Baki has been appointed the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) head, replacing Latheefa Koya who resigned last week.
Mon Mar 09 2020
MACC chief Latheefa Koya confirms resignation
Her letter of resignation was submitted to prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Monday subject to the approval of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Fri Mar 06 2020
MACC will investigate Tengku Adnan's wealth
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate the source of UMNO Treasurer Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor's wealth.
Thu Mar 05 2020
The Latheefa Koya I Know - Tian Chua
While certain individuals may have had misgivings about Latheefa in the past, attacking her personally is offensive and tantamount to undermining MACC and its function.
Sun Jun 09 2019
Cartoonist Zunar gets leave to challenge immigration order
The decision was made in chambers by Judge Datuk Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab in the presence of Zunar's lawyers, N. Surendran and Latheefa Koya.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Book seizure: Zunar awarded RM18,000 special damages
His lawyer Latheefa Koya told reporters that High Court deputy registrar K. Pavani recorded the award settlement in chambers.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Zuraida fails to hand writ of summons to Jamal - lawyer
Lawyer Latheefa Koya, representing Zuraida, told reporters that following this, judge S. Nantha Balan set Jan 16 for case mention.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Bersih's Maria Chin released from SOSMA detention
Maria Chin was released at about 4.45pm today after being incarcerated for 11 days under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 or SOSMA.
Mon Nov 28 2016
Anwar withdraws appeal on bid to attend Parliament sittings
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has withdrawn his appeal on his bid to attend Parliament previous sittings from March 9 to April 9, this year.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Anwar wants judge to recuse herself because of real danger of bias
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is seeking recusal application on grounds of "real danger of bias" if Judge Datuk Asmabi Mohamad heard Anwar's judicial review application.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Court sets Friday to hear Anwar's application
The High Court fixed Friday to hear an application by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for leave to challenge the decision to bar him from attending the Dewan Rakyat session.
Tue Mar 24 2015
Anwar may be charged under Sedition Act - Latheefa Koya
Anwar is being questioned over a speech he gave on March 25, 2011 under Section 4 of the Sedition Act 1948.
Fri Sep 26 2014
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024