Sosilawati murders: Death penalty on ex-lawyer and another upheld
The three-judge panel rejected the applications submitted by N. Pathmanabhan and T. Thilaiyalagan to review their death sentences.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Lahad Datu incursion: Federal Court upholds death sentences for seven Filipinos
Justice Tengku Maimun says the applications from all the petitioners are dismissed, and the death sentences are upheld.
Wed Oct 02 2024
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
Housewife, former lover escape gallows for murdering husband in his sleep
K. Annamah and G. Puganeswaran escaped the gallows today after the Federal Court commuted their sentences to 36 years in prison.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Unity Govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made by the Federal Court by the power vested in them under the Federal Constitution.
Fri Feb 09 2024
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
Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ
Unlike politicians, judges do not, and indeed, cannot answer to or be governed by political will or popularity.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Apex court commutes death sentence and natural-life imprisonment of 11 convicted for drug trafficking
They are the first batch of inmates whose review applications were heard by the Federal Court bench today.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Malaysia will spare no diplomatic effort to prevent massacre of civillians in Gaza - PM
Malaysia believes in upholding international law, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Criminalising men for enticing married woman unconstitutional, Federal Court told
Lawyer Jayarubbiny Jayaraj said the provision violated women's right to equality before the law, ought to be repealed.
Tue Jul 18 2023
PM Anwar urges legal fraternity to continue supporting good governance
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiatives can be bolstered by advocating transparency and reinforcing the government's current efforts.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Agong presents instruments of appointment to 16 judges
The presentation of instrument of appointment began with the Federal Court judges Datuk Abu Bakar Jais and Datuk Abdul Karim Jalil.
Tue Jun 13 2023
[COLUMNIST] The crux of the issue in the claim of bias by Najib's lawyers
The defense team simply can't escape the ramification that they are casting aspersion on the judiciary as a whole.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Great injustice to Najib as he was unrepresented during appeal, says dissenting judge
Justice Abdul Rahman opined that an adjournment should have been granted, not to scuttle the case, but to allow Najib to find a new counsel.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Najib's own misfortune to lose in appeal, no breach of justice, says Apex Court
There was no denial of the applicant's rights and there was no breach of natural justice in the case, judge Vernon said.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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