
'We firmly believe we made correct decisions on the law and facts' - Chief Justice
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat will go on mandatory retirement upon turning 66 in July this year.
Wed Jan 08 2025

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

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Lawyer Jayarubbiny Jayaraj said the provision violated women's right to equality before the law, ought to be repealed.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
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[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

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump and Musk target tax enforcers, rocket scientists, bank regulators for job cuts
Concerns grow over transparency, oversight, and Musk's influence on government operations.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Police confirm drug intoxication caused death of three at New Year's Eve concert
According to police, another victim remains in hospital in stable condition but requires close monitoring.
Wed Feb 19 2025

How can Thailand and Malaysia unlock new trade opportunities together?
Umesh Pandey emphasized the importance of enhancing economic cooperation and removing trade barriers
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
Trump has long pointed to what he calls unfair treatment of US automotive exports in foreign markets.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Trump’s call and the Yalta legacy: Russia’s strategic patience in a multipolar world
The West's attempts to weaken Russia through sanctions, proxy wars, and diplomatic pressure have failed.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Lebanon says it will consider continuing Israeli presence as occupation
Officials and diplomats expected Israel to keep some troops on the Lebanese side of the border.
Wed Feb 19 2025