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
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
CJ Tengku Maimun reveals death threats over high-profile cases
Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said today that she had received death threats before when presiding over cases involving certain personalities.
Mon Jan 09 2023
CJ echoes Sultan Nazrin's call that judges must be free from any influence
The independence of the judiciary is a concept that is embossed into the very fabric of the justice system, says Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Thu Oct 06 2022
CJ: Judges must be faithful to Federal Constitution, resolute in upholding rule of law
Judges, in all circumstances, must be faithful to the Federal Constitution and be resolute in upholding the rule of law, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Kelantan Palace denies alleged ban on Chief Justice, spouse
The Kelantan Palace has denied claims made by an online portal alleging that Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and her husband are banned from the royal institution.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Man arrested for posting online threats against Chief Justice - Bukit Aman
A man has been arrested to facilitate investigations into threats made on social media against Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat yesterday.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Judiciary merely defending its functions by using precedents - Chief Justice
The judiciary is merely defending its judicial functions by using precedents to decide on constitutional issues, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Recent criticism against judiciary gone overboard, says Chief Justice
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said unsubstantiated accusations made against judges and the judiciary recently have really gone overboard.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Selangor State Assembly has no authority to make laws allowing Syariah court to review fatwa
The court found that it is unconstitutional and void as it is a provision which the S'gor State Legislative Assembly has no power to make.
Mon Feb 21 2022
King presents instruments of appointment to two judges
Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today presented the instrument of appointment as Federal Court Judge to Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah.
Thu Feb 03 2022
"I've never been approached by any party to interfere in court decisions" - Tengku Maimun
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said she had never been approached by any party to interfere in court case decisions.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Online proceedings remain as part of judicial system - CJ
The advent of online hearings is not merely a means to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic but a permanent feature of the judicial system, said Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Federal court dismisses review bid by businessman detained under POCA
A three-member bench dismissed Goh Leong Yeong's application for a review of the Federal Court's majority decision that ruled against him.
Tue Nov 23 2021
New Cabinet's swearing-in ceremony begins
The swearing-in ceremony of new ministers and deputy ministers took place before Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara today.
Mon Aug 30 2021
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024