
Daim acquitted of charges after death
The prosecution withdrew the charges following his death on November 13.
Wed Nov 20 2024

Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024

Yasin acquitted, discharged of drug related charges
Judge Faiz Dziyauddin also ordered Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman to be placed at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta
Wed Nov 29 2023

Sharnaaz Ahmad acquitted of causing hurt to security guard
The Court orders Sharnaaz Ahmad Bazir Ahmad be discharged and acquitted of the charge and the security deposit (RM2,000) to be returned.
Fri Nov 17 2023

Thai protesters acquitted over run-in with queen's motorcade
Five activists had been indicted under a law that punishes violence or attempted violence against the queen.
Wed Jun 28 2023

Drug case: Ismahalil walks free or has to enter defence will be known on Feb 27
The decision on whether Ismahalil Hamzah will be called to enter his defence or acquitted on a charge of trafficking in cannabis will be known on Feb 27 at the High Court.
Wed Jan 25 2023

Philippines' Nobel laureate Ressa cleared of tax evasion, calls verdict win for justice
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa and her news site Rappler were acquitted by a court of tax evasion charges.
Wed Jan 18 2023

Shahrir Samad freed of charge of failing to declare RM1m to IRB
Shahrir was acquitted and discharged, after DPP Rasyidah Murni told the court that the prosecution did not wish to continue with the case.
Thu Jan 05 2023

Ex-Sedili assemblyman freed on charge of outraging woman's modesty
The Muar Magistrate's Court today discharged and acquitted former Sedili assemblyman, Rasman Ithnain, on a charge of outraging the modesty of a woman in January last year.
Tue Jan 03 2023

Abdul Azeez freed on corruption, money laundering charges
Since there is no objection from the prosecution, the applicant is now released and acquitted of all the charges, said Azhar.
Fri Dec 09 2022

Three, including two Iranians, escaped gallows for drug trafficking
The three-member panel acquitted and discharged M. Dinesh, a tow truck worker, of the drug trafficking charge.
Thu Nov 03 2022

M'sian in death row in Spore acquitted after appeal with new evidence
Punithan had been sentenced to death in May 2020, the first to be given the penalty during the COVID-19 pandemic via remote hearing.
Tue Nov 01 2022

Chronology of Shafee's IRB, money laundering case involving RM9.5 million
The High Court today acquitted and discharged Shafee on charges of money laundering and making false declarations to IRB.
Fri Oct 28 2022

High Court decides tomorrow whether Syed Saddiq will be freed or enter defence
The High Court will deliver a decision tomorrow on whether Syed Saddiq will be acquitted or ordered to enter his defence on charges of abetting in CBT, misappropriation of assets and money laundering.
Thu Oct 27 2022

Odd job worker acquitted of killing man, body found in cemetery
An odd job worker today escaped the gallows for killing a car wash owner whose body was found buried in a cemetery almost five years ago.
Thu Oct 20 2022

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025