![Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725953955_TBCLAIREFITNAH.jpg)
Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah
According to the judge, the significance of the book does not shield the author from liability for defamation of a third party.
Tue Sep 10 2024
![Court delivers reasons for judgment against Sarawak Report editor Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case Court delivers reasons for judgment against Sarawak Report editor Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714667708_TBCLAREREWCASTLE.jpg)
Court delivers reasons for judgment against Sarawak Report editor Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case
The judge said Clare Rewcastle-Brown's conduct had caused a bad perception of Sultanah Nur Zahirah and tarnished her majesty's reputation.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7 Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675317296_ClareRewcastleBrow.jpg)
Rewcastle-Brown's appeal against conviction for case management on May 7
Clare Rewcastle-Brown seeks to overturn her conviction, two-year jail sentence for defaming Sultanah of Terengganu Sultanah Nur Zahirah.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Rewcastle-Brown's criminal defamation case remain to be heard at Kuala Terengganu Court Rewcastle-Brown's criminal defamation case remain to be heard at Kuala Terengganu Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648470798_sultanahnurzahirah.jpg)
Rewcastle-Brown's criminal defamation case remain to be heard at Kuala Terengganu Court
The judge dismissed Clare Rewcastle-Brown's application to transfer the case from Kuala Terengganu Magistrate's Court to High Court here.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![AGC dismisses Rewcastle-Brown's representation to withdraw defamation charge AGC dismisses Rewcastle-Brown's representation to withdraw defamation charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71675317296_ClareRewcastleBrow.jpg)
AGC dismisses Rewcastle-Brown's representation to withdraw defamation charge
The AGC has rejected the representation by Rewcastle-Brown seeking the prosecution to withdraw a charge made against her for allegedly making defamatory statements against the Sultanah of Terengganu.
Thu Feb 02 2023
![Rewcastle-Brown to submit representation to AGC Rewcastle-Brown to submit representation to AGC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648470798_sultanahnurzahirah.jpg)
Rewcastle-Brown to submit representation to AGC
Rewcastle-Brown will submit a representation to the AGC to cancel the charge of issuing defamatory statements against Sultanah Nur Zahirah.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Sultanah Nur Zahirah files appeal against dismissal of defamation suit Sultanah Nur Zahirah files appeal against dismissal of defamation suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71667825715_SultanahNurZahirah.jpg)
Sultanah Nur Zahirah files appeal against dismissal of defamation suit
Sultanah Nur Zahirah has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision to dismiss her defamation suit against Clare Rewcastle-Brown and two others.
Mon Nov 07 2022
![Deputy Minister Ahmad Amzad rushed to hospital Deputy Minister Ahmad Amzad rushed to hospital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71650155517_TBAhmadAmzadHashim.jpg)
Deputy Minister Ahmad Amzad rushed to hospital
Ahmad Amzad is believed to have had breathing difficulties while climbing the 156-metre mountain together with more than 400 participants.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![It was an honest mistake, says Rewcastle-Brown It was an honest mistake, says Rewcastle-Brown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659618128_sultanahterengganu.jpg)
It was an honest mistake, says Rewcastle-Brown
Clare Rewcastle-Brown, sued by Sultanah Nur Zahirah over an allegedly defamatory statement, told the High Court that it was an honest mistake on her part when writing that passage in 2018.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![No instruction from Sultanah Nur Zahirah to appoint Jho Low in TIA - Former Terengganu MB No instruction from Sultanah Nur Zahirah to appoint Jho Low in TIA - Former Terengganu MB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659603347_JHOLO.jpg)
No instruction from Sultanah Nur Zahirah to appoint Jho Low in TIA - Former Terengganu MB
Ahmad Said told the High Court today that he never received instructions or orders from Sultanah Nur Zahirah to appoint Jho Low in the TIA.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![I have never interfered in state government's affairs - Sultanah Nur Zahirah I have never interfered in state government's affairs - Sultanah Nur Zahirah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659353339_TBsultanah.jpg)
I have never interfered in state government's affairs - Sultanah Nur Zahirah
Sultanah Nur Zahirah told the High Court today that she has never interfered in the administration of the state government and did not even know about the Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA).
Mon Aug 01 2022
![Aug 1 hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit against Rewcastle-Brown Aug 1 hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit against Rewcastle-Brown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-11/61542817125_sultanahterengganu.jpg)
Aug 1 hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit against Rewcastle-Brown
The Sultanah is claiming general damages of RM100 mln from each defendant and is seeking an order for the publisher to withdraw the book.
Mon Apr 04 2022
![Court dismisses Rewcastle-Brown's bid to stay hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit Court dismisses Rewcastle-Brown's bid to stay hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648470798_sultanahnurzahirah.jpg)
Court dismisses Rewcastle-Brown's bid to stay hearing of Sultanah Nur Zahirah's suit
Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown failed in her bid to stay the hearing of a suit filed by Sultanah Nur Zahirah, over an allegedly defamatory statement in a book.
Mon Mar 28 2022
![Boat collision: Only one victim still being treated at HSNZ Boat collision: Only one victim still being treated at HSNZ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51643720532_TBOTTERBALIK.jpg)
Boat collision: Only one victim still being treated at HSNZ
Only one victim of the collision between a tourist boat and a fishing boat is still being treated at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
Thu Feb 03 2022
![Seven victims of boat collision incident receiving treatment at HSNZ Seven victims of boat collision incident receiving treatment at HSNZ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51643720532_TBOTTERBALIK.jpg)
Seven victims of boat collision incident receiving treatment at HSNZ
Seven individuals who were injured in a collision between a tourist boat and a fishing boat near the Kuala Besut Tourism Jetty yesterday are currently at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
Tue Feb 01 2022
![With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739348200_ElonMuskDonaldTr.jpg)
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41725066033_KWSPEPF.jpg)
EPF denies claims regarding MAHB investment
In a statement today, EPF said that these claims are unfounded.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51726380928_TBLOGOPDRM.jpg)
Woman hits senior citizen on head with brick, escapes with gold chain
According to police, the suspect approached the victim on the pretext of asking about a house for rent.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739341907_cryptocurrency.jpg)
Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape
Cryptocurrency investing, once complex and volatile, is becoming more mainstream and regulated with the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739336468_TBKEVIN.jpg)
Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
Trump agreed to pause punitive measures on Canada for a month in exchange for a number of concessions, one of which was appointing new czar.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71731071199_NaiylLatypov.jpg)
Russia to deepen education, tourism, and diplomatic ties with Malaysia - Latypov
Russia aims to enhance student exchange programmes, increase educational grants, and boost tourism engagement.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739332435_HadiMatar.jpg)
Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom
Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework [COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Bridging mental health and public safety: Enhancing Malaysia’s MyPCVE framework
As depression rises and lone-wolf threats persist, integrating mental wellness into the MyPCVE framework is key to a safer future.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739332292_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Proposal to streamline gov't agencies to be presented to Cabinet - PM
The proposal to streamline several govt agencies is to address the issue of overlapping functions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Wed Feb 12 2025
![PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739327892_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM wants Ipayment expanded to all ministries, departments by March
The iPayment plays a key role in driving digital transformation in the public sector towards a cashless community, PM says.
Wed Feb 12 2025