2013: A roller coaster of local court cases
The year 2013 saw its own share of prominent figures suing each other and even more being dragged to court to face the justice system. Here is a list of some major court cases that took place in 2013:
Mon Dec 30 2013
William Yau's inquest: Death by misadventure
The coroner today returned a verdict of death by misadventure in the inquest into the death of six-year-old William Yau Zhen Zhong.
Thu Jun 20 2013
Verdict on William Yau's inquest to be delivered today
Coroner Mohd Hezri Shaharil is expected to deliver his decision on William Yau Zhen Zhong's inquest at 2pm today.
Thu Jun 20 2013
William Yau's grandmother claims she lied
The grandmother of William Yau Zhen Zhong, 6, who was reported missing in Putra Heights and later found dead in Port Klang, claims she lied.
Tue May 28 2013
Three possibilities could have caused William's death
Forensic expert Dr Nur Ayutimasery Abdullah said one of the possibilities, which could have caused the death of six-year-old William Yau Zhen Zhong, was due to blunt trauma of the head.
Thu May 09 2013
Coroner visits site where William Yau went missing
Coroner Mohd Hezri Shaharilled the inquest team to visit the site in Jalan Putra Mahkota, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya where the six-year-old William Yau Zhen Zhong was reported missing on Jan 16.
Wed Mar 20 2013
March 11-12 for William Yau inquest
The inquest into the death of William Yau Zhen Zhong will be held for two days next month, March 11 and 12.
Mon Feb 25 2013
Coroner to decide date of William Yau inquest
The inquest to determine the cause of death of William Yau Zhen Zhong will hold its first mention next Monday.
Tue Feb 19 2013
Inquest into William's death starts Wednesday
The inquest into William Yau Zhen Zhong's death will start on Wednesday at the Petaling Jaya Magistrate's Court.
Fri Feb 08 2013
Investigation paper on William's death sent to deputy public prosecutor
The investigation paper on the death of William Yau 6, who went missing before his body was found in Port Klang last month, was sent to the deputy public prosecutor's office for further action.
Fri Feb 08 2013
'Sungai Sireh not a dumping ground for bodies'
Police quashed allegations that Sungai Sireh in Port Klang is a dumping ground for dead bodies.
Mon Feb 04 2013
William Yau laid to rest
The remains of the late William Yau Zhen Zhong, 6, was cremated at the Malacca Memorial Park on Jan 28, 2013.
Mon Jan 28 2013
RM60,000 reward for information on William's case
MCA offers RM60,000 reward for those with information leading to the capture and conviction of those involved in the death of William Yau.
Mon Jan 28 2013
Kit Siang lambasted over 'Malaysia unsafe' tweet
Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the post which also blamed Umno and BN for the William Yau tragedy as stupid and nonsensical.
Mon Jan 28 2013
William Yau laid to rest
The remains of the late William Yau Zhen Zhong, 6, was cremated at the Malacca Memorial Park in Jelutong at 2pm today.
Mon Jan 28 2013
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Gunfire heard across Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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Wed Nov 27 2024